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Thinnest case for extended battery Nexus ?

Just bought the extended battery at Verizon for half off, also walked out with the Incipio double case. This case feels tough and sure can take s beating, great for outdoor work and kids dropping my phone. But this case is a little too thick for my liking.
But on weekends or going out would like a second thinner case. What thin cases fit the extended battery ? Anything like the Feather or Rearth slim fit ?
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I just use ghost armor full body, and then I use a belt clip pouch that I drop my phone into. It is the slimmest option, I protect the whole phone from scratches, and I can keep it on my side. I'm not really worried about dropping it, because even with a case if you drop it in the right spot, you will end up with a broken phone. That's what insurance is for. At least that's my opinion. I hope this helps.

I just picked up the Diztronic case below and it fits great and doesn't add much thickness to the phone- nice and thin. I don't have my extended battery yet but per the reviews this case fits, just a little more tightly which is fine with me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065PGWQ0/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details

mmj12345 said:
I just picked up the Diztronic case below and it fits great and doesn't add much thickness to the phone- nice and thin. I don't have my extended battery yet but per the reviews this case fits, just a little more tightly which is fine with me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065PGWQ0/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
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+1 on the Diztronic 3rd revision case. I am running it and I love it. I have 3 other cases and this is now my daily driver. You can even leave the extended battery cover on too. I use the Incopio when I need extra protection.

Also a big +1 on the Diztronic rev 3 case. Full access to all controls, full protection yet thin. Just about perfect as far as cases go and I have tried a few.
Diztronic has very upstanding customer service to boot!
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Does anyone know if the big case companies, plan to make official extended battery cases ? Like Case-Mate and their Barely Case ?
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I've been bugging Rearth about making their RingKe case to fit the Verizon w/ extended battery. This case has been getting a lot of accolades here...

With the Verizon extended battery going for $24.99, it should just come standard with the phone. At such a cheap price, and only adds like a business card extra thickness it is so worth it. Plus you may get up to 2 extra hours on it over stock.
Point being, with extended battery so popular, I would hope case companies realize this, and pump out cases that are officially designed for it.
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TheKaz said:
I've been bugging Rearth about making their RingKe case to fit the Verizon w/ extended battery. This case has been getting a lot of accolades here...
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Keep me posted please. I like what I read about that case, just need them to make an official version for us.
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I checked their website and it isn't showing the extended battery at all. You can purchase these at their stores for 25.00?

MissyO said:
I checked their website and it isn't showing the extended battery at all. You can purchase these at their stores for 25.00?
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My local Verizon store didn't have any in stock but they ordered it for me w/ free 2-day shipping. Still $24.99

I went into the biggest Verizon store in my area, called first asked if they had the Nexus extended battery, they said YES, and tons of accessories too. Go in there and they said the battery is 50% off, they had like 4 on the shelf. Just call the largest Verizon store in your area, I am sure they stock them.
I am using the phone today with no case, crosses fingers The Incipio 2pc case was just way too bulky for me, felt like a my old EVO 4G which was a giant. Back to caselsss and this phone looks awesome, the gray color makes this phone looks stealth, like something a pilot from F-22 Raptor plane would have in the cockpit I just want a razor thin case to go around this now.

Oddly enough I tried the High gloss silicone Verizon case and its is really nice. feels thin in the hand

I use the SGP capsule case. Its clearly designed for the GSM version because my Verizon + extended battery keeps the lips from grabbing the edges all the way.
But the phone is on there and not going anywhere. You'd have to really look at it to see what I'm talking about.
I'm still waiting for something specifically designed for the Verizon with extended battery.
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player911 said:
I'm still waiting for something specifically designed for the Verizon with extended battery.
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Hopefully we get some news soon from the big case companies

Does anyone know if the Diztronic case works with the GSM Galaxy Nexus with an extended battery?

The best case I've tried period that also works with the extended battery is the Case-Mate Pop case. It was recalled initially due to a lack of clearance around the micro usb port. In about another two weeks they'll have the second revision out and it will be my daily driver.
I've tried the Case-Mate Tough Case, the Boxwave Active, the Boxwave Slim Rubberized Shell Case, and the Seidio Surface. The Pop case sucked less than the rest and fits the extended battery with good protection and minimal bulk.

can't comment if it's the thinnest, but it fits and looks good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434954

Video Review: Rearth Ringke Slim for Galaxy Nexus

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the Rearth Ringke Slim, this is Rearth's revamp of the original Ringke series of cases, which were made of TPU. The Slims are thin, plastic shells that wrap around your device. Rearth touts this as being the slimmest plastic case, and I can definitely see why! The matte finish looks and feels great, but over time tends to pick up some dirt and grime.
Check out the full review below;

Great video review, I want one now! Thanks for that!

You're welcome! Glad to help

fantastic looking case, may well pick it up...another fine video

Thanks Buddy Hope you enter my giveaway video coming up later this week!

will this case work with the gsm extended battery?

neotekz said:
will this case work with the gsm extended battery?
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Yes, I demonstrated that in the video.

thanks, i actually only watch the first half just before you put on the extended battery lol. funny that you mention scratch protection of the case after you showed that it scratched the phone. ive read that this case can also scratch a phone with the normal battery. thats too bad since this is the only thin case ive seen that has a lip over the corners.

neotekz said:
thanks, i actually only watch the first half just before you put on the extended battery lol. funny that you mention scratch protection of the case after you showed that it scratched the phone. ive read that this case can also scratch a phone with the normal battery. thats too bad since this is the only thin case ive seen that has a lip over the corners.
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Yeah, if you're gonna use it with the stock battery, you'll be fine. The scratches are cause of the added pressure by the thickness of the extended battery.

Just got mine and I love it. Very sleek and sexy. No scratching the phone or anything.
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I just ordered the Grey one. Cant wait for it.

Does this case fit the stock Verizon LTE version ?
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Zorachus said:
Does this case fit the stock Verizon LTE version ?
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I'd like to know this too!
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Zorachus said:
Does this case fit the stock Verizon LTE version ?
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if u go to their website, they show pics of da case on the LTE nexus = looks good to me

Galaxy Nexus Incipio Silicrylic

Picked up an Incipio Silicrylic for my (GSM) Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Great form factor & snug fit for a Hybrid case. Its build quality is top notch as we've come to expect from Incipio. The case offers good protection & can handle most mid range impacts. I had a friend try it on his Sprint GNex and I must say that it wasn't a perfect fit. Even though most sites say it's compatible with the CDMA version.(It's NOT) but is capable of handling the extended battery for the GSM version.

Anymore pics from your phone? How's the silicone on the bottom part? Floppy? Sturdy? Does it collect much dust?

The silicon is actually pretty sturdy and it's not that prone to being ripped. I have all black version, and it collects dust like mad..

My Incipio Silicrylic with a SU vinyl decal. Loving this case so far.
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Can anyone confirm that it can house the GSM extended battery?

it'll fit with the extended battery but it does leave a gap on the backside. I've had it since release day. the gap isn't very noticeable.
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How much was it?
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i just ordered the white/grey one straight from incipio and it was on sale for $17.99 and i got it in 3 days from CA to CT.

I have this case on the LTE verizon GN, and it works great.
I often use the official extended battery, though it is a somewhat tight fit for this case. As noted for the GSM extended battery above, it does push the bottom of the case out a bit, so there is a slight gap. Removing the battery cover will get rid of the gap, but I tend to leave the cover on and ignore the gap.

Anyone wanna buy mine? I like it but I'm changing to something else...might just go with a skinomi skin...$15... PM me if interested...
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08BlackWRX said:
Anyone wanna buy mine? I like it but I'm changing to something else...might just go with a skinomi skin...$15... PM me if interested...
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What color? First dibs.
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Added a vinyl SU decal. Lookin'lovely
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Paid 35$ from casemate
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Hey, can you write anything about the screen protector or is it useless? I mean, do I need to buy another protector or can I use the one attached to the case?
Thanks!

Hows the lint attraction on these things?

Doritos Bandito said:
Hows the lint attraction on these things?
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The lint attraction is pretty much non-existant. Gets an A+ on that subject. As for the screen protector Incipio includes with the case. It's terrible,very cheap. I actually threw it out. But the case overall is one of the best I've used and I've spent a small fortune looking for solid cases. Incipio has proven to be a great brand.
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My friend has this on her Nexus. I felt like it made it too bulky for my liking. But it's definitely a great case that gives good protection.

I bought the grey and white one which i really like. To bad the black one would attrack dust and lint just by looking at it to hard!

My GF has this case on the Verizon GNexus and it fits really well. Well made and the smoother backing makes it easier to pocket. Silicone does collect some dust but since its so little surface area, its not that bothersome. It seems like it would really protect well but I'm not going to test that out!

Perseus by Trident
So, I ordered finally a trident perseus orange, looks good, have heard that doesn't give bulk to GNEX and provides light drop protection. In fact there is a discount at tridenteer.com 25% and free shipping in the US, I ordered it to Poland and payed 15$ with shipping over the ocean! Maybe I'll make some review after I got it

Question about SGP ultra hybrid. Need good lte case.

I currently have the Verizon incipio case and the seidio active. The Verizon case turned a gross color from my jeans and the seidio case attracts so much dirt and dust and pulls it all into the case that it actually scratched my phone. Is the ultra hybrid better on these aspects? I'd be getting the white one. I just don't want another case that actually pulls dirt into itself scratching the phone.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I currently have the Verizon incipio case and the seidio active. The Verizon case turned a gross color from my jeans and the seidio case attracts so much dirt and dust and pulls it all into the case that it actually scratched my phone. Is the ultra hybrid better on these aspects? I'd be getting the white one. I just don't want another case that actually pulls dirt into itself scratching the phone.
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Sorry, it won't fit the Verizon version with extended battery. I've found it to be fine.

joshnichols189 said:
Sorry, it won't fit the Verizon version with extended battery. I've found it to be fine.
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So its good as long as I have the stock battery? I actually use stock since I picked up an extra with my phone and its better than extended for me.
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Yes it is fine with stock.
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Hmmm paranoia I've been reading reviews that it doesn't even fit the vzw? Also idk if anyone can chime in on the longer term dust issue I really don't wanna buy my third $25 case and have another dust magnet messing my phone up.
Maybe I should look into an ultra capsule to avoid dust magnetic effect... Hmmm just need some feedback
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Hmmm paranoia I've been reading reviews that it doesn't even fit the vzw? Also idk if anyone can chime in on the longer term dust issue I really don't wanna buy my third $25 case and have another dust magnet messing my phone up.
Maybe I should look into an ultra capsule to avoid dust magnetic effect... Hmmm just need some feedback
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It should just be a tight fit on the Verizon model. The ultra capsule is also a great case.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I currently have the Verizon incipio case and the seidio active. The Verizon case turned a gross color from my jeans and the seidio case attracts so much dirt and dust and pulls it all into the case that it actually scratched my phone. Is the ultra hybrid better on these aspects? I'd be getting the white one. I just don't want another case that actually pulls dirt into itself scratching the phone.
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Personally I got the sgp hybrid white one and right away was not happy with, I mean yeah it will fit on a CDMA version, but not perfect at all, were talking about that it feels like its gonna pop out of the case if you drop it or pull it out of your pocket.
I am a picky person and I didn't not like feel of it on my phone, of course I should of known that when. The seller stated is was only made for GSM version.
Since my experience with I wouldn't recommend it, speciality since its pretty pricey.
PS. Sorry for grammar
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fullmetal509 said:
Personally I got the sgp hybrid white one and right away was not happy with, I mean yeah it will fit on a CDMA version, but not perfect at all, were talking about that it feels like its gonna pop out of the case if you drop it or pull it out of your pocket.
I am a picky person and I didn't not like feel of it on my phone, of course I should of known that when. The seller stated is was only made for GSM version.
Since my experience with I wouldn't recommend it, speciality since its pretty pricey.
PS. Sorry for grammar
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Thanks man. I'll steer clear as I am super picky. Any suggestions?
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No one knows of a good lte fitting case? I just need it to not attract tons of dirt and not have cut outs for every button
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Gahh Its Lee said:
No one knows of a good lte fitting case? I just need it to not attract tons of dirt and not have cut outs for every button
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Sorry I didn't respond away bud, well after buying the sgp ultra case white, I should of learned my lesson but didn't lol.
I bought the Neo hybrid sgp white and I came out bad on my LTE Gnex in the end, it will fit with the standard battery but you will have to play around with it(stretching ). But the more time with it, it will get loose and you won't have a good feel. So regardless how sexy it looks, I recommend staying away from it.
I recommend the ringke slim extended battery case for a very slim feel and look (plus has covers for headphone jack and charging port)
And recommend the diztronic revision 3 tpu case which fits all around the case and has cutouts for everything.
Once again sorry for my grammar...
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fullmetal509 said:
Sorry I didn't respond away bud, well after buying the sgp ultra case white, I should of learned my lesson but didn't lol.
I bought the Neo hybrid sgp white and I came out bad on my LTE Gnex in the end, it will fit with the standard battery but you will have to play around with it(stretching ). But the more time with it, it will get loose and you won't have a good feel. So regardless how sexy it looks, I recommend staying away from it.
I recommend the ringke slim extended battery case for a very slim feel and look (plus has covers for headphone jack and charging port)
And recommend the diztronic revision 3 tpu case which fits all around the case and has cutouts for everything.
Once again sorry for my grammar...
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Your grammar is fine. I think I'm gonna pick up a cruzerlite case. Wanted that ultra hybrid so bad lol. The Neo looks amazing as well if only it didn't sag.
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fullmetal509 said:
Sorry I didn't respond away bud, well after buying the sgp ultra case white, I should of learned my lesson but didn't lol.
I bought the Neo hybrid sgp white and I came out bad on my LTE Gnex in the end, it will fit with the standard battery but you will have to play around with it(stretching ). But the more time with it, it will get loose and you won't have a good feel. So regardless how sexy it looks, I recommend staying away from it.
I recommend the ringke slim extended battery case for a very slim feel and look (plus has covers for headphone jack and charging port)
And recommend the diztronic revision 3 tpu case which fits all around the case and has cutouts for everything.
Once again sorry for my grammar...
Via Galaxy Nexus [LTE]
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Actually can you post pictures of the two? I'm curious if its really that bad lol. I absolutely love these cases I'm curious if I could live with it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25674512
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R9urfSWu51g
Hope those help ;p
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Incipio Silicrylic REVIEW

you know..this was not a bad case.. I was thinking I was getting a crappy case, that was not going to do anything and was gonna have low quality.
When I got it..I really liked it. Color is awesome and protection is there
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rault18 said:
you know..this was not a bad case.. I was thinking I was getting a crappy case, that was not going to do anything and was gonna have low quality.
When I got it..I really liked it. Color is awesome and protection is there
here ya go
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Nice review, but I think you bashed the grippiness a bit much. My grey/grey Incipio is grippier than both my Cruzerlite TPU and my rubberized Rock Quicksand polycarb.
What were you comparing to?

I like that color. Where did you get it?

cavguy said:
I like that color. Where did you get it?
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That's a Tmobile exclusive color. You can find it in most retail stores.

lol Incipio has made a lot of money off of this case. so many discussions about it just in the US S3 section.

Nice review think I'm going to try one of these cases.
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I might try and pick up one of these as well. I like the Tmobile blue better than the Verizon blue that I have seen, but I get a 25% discount on Verizon accessories so I might just go with the Verizon one.

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lol Incipio has made a lot of money off of this case. so many discussions about it just in the US S3 section.
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Good for them... until someone makes a better hybrid case.

zmore said:
Good for them... until someone makes a better hybrid case.
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someone already has. they're called Case-Mate. i had the pleasure of holding their Tough Case in store at an authorized att retailer. i had one on my SGS2 international but was worried about it being thicker for the SGS3. well, glad i saw one in person because i would've missed out. hands down better than the Incipio with not only the feel of the case in hand but it's also a tad thinner than the Incipio. as soon as i got back to my computer i ordered one. can't wait to get it.

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someone already has. they're called Case-Mate. i had the pleasure of holding their Tough Case in store at an authorized att retailer. i had one on my SGS2 international but was worried about it being thicker for the SGS3. well, glad i saw one in person because i would've missed out. hands down better than the Incipio with not only the feel of the case in hand but it's also a tad thinner than the Incipio. as soon as i got back to my computer i ordered one. can't wait to get it.
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Thanks for the Case-Mate Tough recommendation, but I just checked out some reviews, and, IMO, it's got more downside than upside when compared to the Incipio:
Casemate Tough VS Incipio Silicrylic
Pros:
- Separate cutouts for flash/camera/speaker VS single cutout provides better protection
Cons:
- It's visibly bulkier-looking
- The casemate only comes in two colors: black/black and pink/black
- Much harder to put on and remove. Check out the video review below
- More expensive
- No screen protector included (if you care about that)
- The grippy silicone on the sides is completely covered by the outer shell (wtf?)
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zmore said:
Thanks for the Case-Mate Tough recommendation, but I just checked out some reviews, and, IMO, it's got more downside than upside when compared to the Incipio:
Casemate Tough VS Incipio Silicrylic
Pros:
- Separate cutouts for flash/camera/speaker VS single cutout provides better protection
Cons:
- It's visibly bulkier-looking
- The casemate only comes in two colors: black/black and pink/black
- Much harder to put on and remove. Check out the video review below
- More expensive
- No screen protector included (if you care about that)
- The grippy silicone on the sides is completely covered by the outer shell (wtf?)
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is this coming from this review or something?
Cons:
- It's visibly bulkier-looking - i can tell you the Incipio is actually a little thicker...
- The casemate only comes in two colors: black/black and pink/black - i just wanted a black personally...
- Much harder to put on and remove. Check out the video review below - again, i've had one on my SGS2. it's not hard but i could see some having trouble here. legit con i suppose
- More expensive - by about $4 if a coupon is used ($24 vs $28)
- No screen protector included (if you care about that) - already have one
- The grippy silicone on the sides is completely covered by the outer shell (wtf?) - the material that the Case Mate shell is made out of is actually a better grip than the little bit of rubber that you may touch on the Incipio.
coming from someone who has personally held both, the Tough Case is a better buy, if only for the reason that it's a little thinner. that Incipio is so bulky imo. when my gf saw it, that was the first thing she said.

No way the ibcipio is thicker than the case mate IMHO (or at least it doesn't feel like it) . I held both I used both and the incipio is thinner.. Which doesn't mean it's better. The tough is a great case but they are aimed to different markets
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rault18 said:
No way the ibcipio is thicker than the case mate IMHO (or at least it doesn't feel like it) . I held both I used both and the incipio is thinner.. Which doesn't mean it's better. The tough is a great case but they are aimed to different markets
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it's def thinner lol after i get it i'll go to Verizon or T-Mo and take a photo comparing the two. i promise you it's thinner though...

mrvirginia said:
it's def thinner lol after i get it i'll go to Verizon or T-Mo and take a photo comparing the two. i promise you it's thinner though...
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Now you got that in my head hahaha. I gonna get home and dig for my tough!
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rault18 said:
Now you got that in my head hahaha. I gonna get home and dig for my tough!
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no worries mate. they're both nice cases. i was just really surprised when i got my mits on the Tough Case by how thin it was. i expected it to be thicker.

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no worries mate. they're both nice cases. i was just really surprised when i got my mits on the Tough Case by how thin it was. i expected it to be thicker.
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Yeah specially since the tough for the gn was considerably thicker
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After seeing that review I think I'm going to look at the Sedio which I loved on my Inc.
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black one ordered. so ready.

Hi, I just ordered the incipio case. I was wondering how exposed is the back with the single cut out? Will this decrease the level of protected ton drastically as compared to cases that have separate cut outs?

No not at all. The cutout nests the phone nicely.
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