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Ringke Cover for Motorola Atrix.

Today I got in the mail a new case for my Atrix. The only case i had gotten for this phone was the Otterbox Impact. This case is slimmer than the Otterbox. it also seems to be a bit more firmer. i was playing around with both the Otterbox and the Ringke case and i found my self applying a bit more pressure to fold them. yes their both siliconish like but im starting to like it a lot. it doesn't add that much bulk and it also solves the super slippery grip on the phone itself. I find my self liking this case more than the Otterbox. less bulk and less slippery. the otterbox had a grip issue for some reason.
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Nice packaging. How much?
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.

big_redfox said:
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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its not a hard case tho. its like silicon/tpu kind of. i learned my lesson with hard cases with my backflip. its messed up the side of the phone pretty bad.

Yea. Right now i have a cheapy eBay TPU case for my Atrix. Nice case overall. Waiting on one of those Pure Gear cases i ordered which should arrive tomorrow. Figured i'd see what it's like. standard shipping was free, and the case itself was only like $20, so i figured if i don't like it much, i could either possibly resell it, or i'm just out a little bit of money. Wouldn't be the first time i bought a case for a phone that i wound up not using. Waited so long for one of those Tech21 iBand's for the iPhone 4.... but when i finally got one, it was so thick that it was difficult to reach the ring/vibrate switch, and the lock/power button was just odd to press. Wound up still using the free smoke colored case from InCase for that whole thing Apple did about the antennagate until i sold the phone, and sold the iBand along with it.

This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.

how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?

neotekz said:
how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
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http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.

Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.

sal2708 said:
http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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elementaldragon said:
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol

LancerV said:
Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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No I haven't. All I have ever had is a otterbox.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.

sal2708 said:
lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Grey.... black.... to-ma-to.... to-mah-to.... either way it's a shade of grey.... and it's transparent. Calling something Aqua Black will just confuse people, and make them think it's something totally different... when it's more than likely smoke.

Purple Drama Llama said:
I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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I just got a review unit as well. I literally just got mine today, so I can't say too much about it, but I am liking it more than I expected. I've used cases on a couple other phones and always ended up disliking the case, but I could see myself continuing to use this. Mine is the maroon color... I'll post pics up with a better review once I've had at least a day or 2 of use.

Stretching damage?
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This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
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The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.

panflute said:
The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
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as do all cases do and $16.99 thats cheap
Broke down and ordered this case reason's being
Thin and no bulkness added
protects around the edges which is important to keep the case intact when the phone drops
its light
its colorful
as many of you saying that it will stretch out thats only for people who takes there battery out 10 times a day which i dont

i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.

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i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
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i figured that about the plug i didnt order a plug but overal its holding its shape that what matters. have you droped the phone or anything yet?

dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.

sal2708 said:
dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
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Thanks cant wait to receive mine

[Review] Full TPU bumper case

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/28091881666...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2752wt_1396
Man this thing came fast! I ordered it last Thursday night, it arrived today. 2 business days from New York, this seller is on it! Not bad considering I live on the West Coast.
Fit and finish:
When I opened up the package and grabbed the case out of it's blister pack the first thing I noticed was the whole thing was not TPU like I thought it was going to be. The shiny plastic part is a hard plastic and the dull part is silicone. The shiny part isn't so hard that it'll break if you bend it, although I wouldn't try tying it in a knot either, it does have some give to it but it's pretty rigid at the same time. The silicone part is nice cause not only does it provide a lip on the front side of the case allowing you to set the phone face down without damaging it, but it also allows the buttons to be pressed as easily as if nothing was over them. Very nice touch! When looking at the phone from the front you can hardly tell it's even got a case on it, very low profile, very little bulk added. From the back it's much more noticeable due to the way it frames the battery cover, which accentuates my white carbon fiber cover perfectly. The lip it adds to the backside is more significant, I'd guess to ensure you don't mess up your camera/flash/speaker/cover when setting the phone face up.
There is room for improvement though....The cutouts are fairly accurate but the top mic opening is a bit off, it doesn't cover the mic but it's noticeably off centered. You can also see the excess from the mold it was formed in and the transitions from plastic to silicone isn't exactly the smoothest. These are the fine details that can make a good product a great one but it won't be noticed or cared about by most. To be honest, I don't even care about it and i'm very particular, but I like to keep my reviews true and honest.
Once caressed into place, the case fits like a glove and looks very nice. The grip in comparison to the Seidio Surface case is significantly better. This is a minimalists' dream! It protects the corners and edges of the phone, has some screen protection, some camera/battery cover protection, while adding insignificant bulk and allowing you to show off your nice battery cover.
Final thought:
Want drop protection with minimal bulk? This case is for you. It feels good in the hand, adds grip, highlights your battery cover by framing it nicely and when handling the phone without looking at it (putting in or out of your pocket, for example) it gives the feel of a naked phone for the most part. I have finally found a setup i'm 100% happy with, minus the screen protector...but that's going to be changed out for a SPG Ultra Nano Clear as soon as I feel like doing it. The seller is awesome, ships super fast and the product is well worth the cost, which is just $7 shipped. Matter of fact, i'm gonna see if they have any other colors available. Highly recommended!
Here's what my phone looks like with my Carbon fiber battery cover, REALook screen protector and full TPU bumper case

Ugh, i've only had my Incipio DualPro Shine for a week and now see this. That is amazing!

mav3rick478 said:
Ugh, i've only had my Incipio DualPro Shine for a week and now see this. That is amazing!
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I agree, i'm loving it. It's only $7 shipped
via Galaxy S III

So if you drop your phone with the case with the screen facing the ground will it make contact with the ground? Same for the back facing the ground.

613BulletProof said:
So if you drop your phone with the case with the screen facing the ground will it make contact with the ground? Same for the back facing the ground.
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No and no.
via Galaxy S III

I ordered this in black. I also have a black carbon fiber battery cover on the way. I can't wait
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shugga101 said:
I ordered this in black. I also have a black carbon fiber battery cover on the way. I can't wait
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I think ur gonna love it. It's amazing to me that this $7 case is much grippier than the $30 Seidio Surface. I can rest this thing in my hand, not even squeezing it from the sides, and hold it damn near vertical before it begins to slide down in my hand. And how sleek it is, man i'm really diggin' this setup.
via Galaxy S III

Gadgetz said:
No and no.
via Galaxy S III
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Thanks, im getting a black one to compliment my pebble blue

I like this as well. Going to order.
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A side note question. Where did you get your carbon fiber back plate? All I'm seeing is the i9300 versions. Does this fit our i535? Thanks in advance
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613BulletProof said:
Thanks, im getting a black one to compliment my pebble blue
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YW...I think i'm gonna get a black one too, it'll mask the grime I can sometimes get on my phone when i'm out working on equipment in the field.
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A side note question. Where did you get your carbon fiber back plate? All I'm seeing is the i9300 versions. Does this fit our i535? Thanks in advance
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I got it from eBay as well, yes it'll fit perfectly. The only difference between the Intl. version and the US version is internals.

I got my self a pack 2 tone color bumpers 5 for 12 from hong kong with a white carbon fiber back the bumpers are amazing. The fit is small lip on the front and back to keep the screen and camera lense off of surfaces. The button response is flawless, it looks sexy and it fits snug. Im so happy with this purchase
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Awesome setup! Could you clarify what you meant by "not TPU" , and yet the product description says TPU? thx
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GoneFishing36 said:
Awesome setup! Could you clarify what you meant by "not TPU" , and yet the product description says TPU? thx
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Thanks, I love it. Not sure I can explain it any other way than I already have. I have a TPU case, I can bend and twist that thing however I want and never fear it will break.....cant say the same for this bumper. It's bendable but much more rigid than TPU and certainly feels as if it'll break if bent too much. This isn't a complaint at all as being able to tie my case into a knot is not a prerequisite, its just an observation.

These are the ones i got im currently rocking red.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330757040275
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Matches your setup perfectly....i'm not a fan of Beats headphones myself but other than that, nice setup.

Thanks the beats are my roomates I just used it to take a picture because I could not find my red skull candy headphones.
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Nice inexpensive find. I'm waiting for my surface to get here. (paid $20 on amazon) this will be nice for when I want to rock something different. I live in NY so shipping should be instant.
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I just finally pulled the trigger on a bumper case and the carbon fiber back. I was mulling over the back for a while and you convinced me to get it. I was also looking for a minimalistic case and this fits my needs perfect.
How do you like the back cover?

tghockey07 said:
I just finally pulled the trigger on a bumper case and the carbon fiber back. I was mulling over the back for a while and you convinced me to get it. I was also looking for a minimalistic case and this fits my needs perfect.
How do you like the back cover?
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Thanks man....I am very happy with my setup.

New Case Needed

Currently using the Aegis on my T989 and love the protection - But it does add a ton on bulk to the phone, making in/out of jeans and other pockets damn near impossible - Any suggestions on a case that offers similar protection in a slimmer profile?

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320938021379
Looks pretty legit and slimmer but idk body gloves usually aren't that big lol
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I have the Incipio Samsung Galaxy S2 Silicrylic Case.
It's pretty good in my opinion. For it being silicone and a hard polycarbonate shell it's not too bulky at all.
Easy to grip in-hand and it's easy to get out of my pockets.
Hope either of our posts helped you find a great case for this amazing device!

Ballistic case.

T-Mobile D30. Great little case IMO.

Ordered these 4 cases off Ebay this week to try out.
Ballistic SG
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This one looks to be a Ballistic SG ripoff but the price was right:
You can see that it does not drop down on the top like the SG
and this one that looks like it could be near CyaN1de proof. (I'm a bit hard on my gadgets)
This one from another thread:

CyaN1de said:
Ordered these 4 cases off Ebay this week to try out.
Ballistic SG
This one looks to be a Ballistic SG ripoff but the price was right:
You can see that it does not drop down on the top like the SG
and this one that looks like it could be near CyaN1de proof. (I'm a bit hard on my gadgets)
This one from another thread:
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Just ordered the second one on this post too.. will post pics on my phone once i get it..
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Go with the body glove case. It's slim and looks incredible while providing excellent protection. I can't even count the number of times I've dropped my phone but it doesn't matter because this case works really well. Anything thicker is overkill.

whats with the extremely black soft keys? I have a white GS2 but the keys dont look that dark.

blkbltwrestler said:
whats with the extremely black soft keys? I have a white GS2 but the keys dont look that dark.
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His GS2 is not white. It's black. He just has a white sticker on the front. The earpiece grill at the top is a dead giveaway. On the white one it is silver. I used to have the same sticker on mine but got sick of it.

Yeah, it's a white decal from decalgirl. I kind of like the two tone black and white look. Plus it hides the ugly samsung and tmobile branding so it looks cleaner.
The only downside is that it is raised from the screen so wiping oil is a little more difficult

kcbboy said:
His GS2 is not white. It's black. He just has a white sticker on the front. The earpiece grill at the top is a dead giveaway. On the white one it is silver. I used to have the same sticker on mine but got sick of it.
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makes sense thanks. I kinda like the look myself. I have a white gs2 and was like wtf I want black keys

unciviilized said:
Just ordered the second one on this post too.. will post pics on my phone once i get it..
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Oh wow, the last case looks really nice. I've been using the Ballistics and love the protection but I am thinking of changing the case and I might get that one, thanks for sharing!

cases???
CyaN1de said:
Ordered these 4 cases off Ebay this week to try out.
How's the thickness on the last two cases. the black transfusion and the apex? I kind of like the black transfusion,but not really sure on the thickness. I have a d30 case I bought from tmobile . Found on the monsteraccessory website.
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Chaaqoti said:
CyaN1de said:
Ordered these 4 cases off Ebay this week to try out.
How's the thickness on the last two cases. the black transfusion and the apex? I kind of like the black transfusion,but not really sure on the thickness. I have a d30 case I bought from tmobile . Found on the monsteraccessory website.
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I have been using the Ballistic SG almost exclusively since receiving the cases. The biggest bulk is obviously the bumper corners but really protects the phone when it manages to slip out of my hand.
I ended up picking up a Body Glove case when I was in the US and really liked it other than the fact that it would cause my screen protector to bubble in the corner.
I only tried the mesh backed case for a few minutes to check fitment so I can not say too much about it other than it does look really nice on the phone.
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D30 case all the way, best material out, slim, and different colors
I have dropped my phone hundreds of time and nothing has happened
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ArcticFish said:
D30 case all the way, best material out, slim, and different colors
I have dropped my phone hundreds of time and nothing has happened
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I concur!

Where are you guys getting cases?

At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?

SysAdmNj said:
At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?
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Not at the 3 I went to today..
Mac

Well... I could only hope that Samsung releases some kind of ultra slim cover like the one for the GS3.
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SysAdmNj said:
At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?
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Sprint has genuine Samsung flip 36.00
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BodyGlove tpu. 24.00 < Only sold by Sprint
I highly recommend the BodyGlove case
It provides great protection looks sharp

Cruzerlite on amazon and sprint
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Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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05GT said:
Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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I got this from ebay: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160907044893...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3659wt_1163
It's pretty cool, the texture feels like fine sand paper which makes it really easy to grip. I recommend this type of case for people with small hands like myself.

05GT said:
Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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Yeah that's a great case , excellent feel fits well but the exposed bezel at top & bottom worried me a tad.

I picked up a cruzerlite on amazon to hold me over until the real cases come out. Downfall is the cruzerlite doesnt play well with my screen protector
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Unhived__Mind said:
Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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Never had to, usually at&t has plenty. They actually blamed it on Hurricane Sandy, said interrupted deliveries.

I got a cheap one for 7 off ebay & ordered the Samsung White Note 2 case from mobilecityonline.com for $19.99. I'm going to not go case crazy like I did on the SGS3.

i don't normally get a case since i usually hate most that ive had, but i actually love the samsung tpu case. it is super thin, good coverage, rubber sides, plastic back that resembles what the phone looks like underneath, and lip that goes over the screen. you can get it 50% off on samsungs website with the coupon code, so $15. totally worth it.
50% off code: rE155266e
black tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BBEGSTA
white tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BWEGSTA

Scythe024 said:
i don't normally get a case since i usually hate most that ive had, but i actually love the samsung tpu case. it is super thin, good coverage, rubber sides, plastic back that resembles what the phone looks like underneath, and lip that goes over the screen. you can get it 50% off on samsungs website with the coupon code, so $15. totally worth it.
50% off code: rE155266e
black tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BBEGSTA
white tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BWEGSTA
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Is it rubber skin thin? I mean, I dont want to bulk this device up at all but I want a really thin case.

SysAdmNj said:
Is it rubber skin thin? I mean, I dont want to bulk this device up at all but I want a really thin case.
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its thin enough that you may mistake it for there being no case on there at all, just like the samsung tpu cases for the GS3. heres a thread with lots of pix and review for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970161

Scythe024 said:
its thin enough that you may mistake it for there being no case on there at all, just like the samsung tpu cases for the GS3. heres a thread with lots of pix and review for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970161
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Thanks, I might just order this if I dont find another thin one or as an alternate.

Unhived__Mind said:
Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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This is why I always wait a bit to purchase my electronics. It makes everything easier to have a bit of patience.

Why does everyone dislike the flip cover case? It seems like decent protection and not bulky at all?

SysAdmNj said:
Why does everyone dislike the flip cover case? It seems like decent protection and not bulky at all?
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I can't speak for everyone but I know a disadvantage is that it blocks the notification light, making it useless to have.

ap3604 said:
I can't speak for everyone but I know a disadvantage is that it blocks the notification light, making it useless to have.
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This may be a solution. Who is willing to try
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Seriously, I might give it a go. As long as you can leave the flip cover folded over the back of the device for the times you want to be able to see the led notification then I should be fine. But I dont plan on getting a screen protector and for throwing it in my pockets or laptop bag the flip cover might do its job in protecting the big screen.

True bumper cases

It seems like we have two options:
Poetic Borderline or this Abacus bumper, which seems to be the same as this i-Blason bumper.
I just got the i-Blason bumper, and it's pretty terrible. It's large and thick, yet the USB hole is just big enough to accommodate the stock cable, which is on the slim side.
Check the photos below, with the first comparing with another crappy case from caseology, which I thought was bulky as well, and the second a closeup of the 3.5mm hole, showing off the thickness in all its glory.
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I am about to give up on bumpers and get a cruzerlite case or something
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By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?

g2tl said:
By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?
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They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I thought that wasn't a bumper case. Must be the bad rendering.
Thanks.

yah that is bad rendering. and i think that looks like an ugly bumper case.

+1
Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.

three colors one a phone are too much imo, I'll pass on these one... I think I would by something transparent + color though

Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.

qsdf55 said:
+1
Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Were are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.

adrian089 said:
I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
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The price is a bit high, but I'll admit that I probably would have ordered one with my phone if they had been available, mostly because it says nexus on the back.

Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.

Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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DigitalMonk said:
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!

got_killed said:
I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
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Sides don't seem any bulkier then a Cruzerlite case but are harder plastic. Don't have my phone yet so can't tell you about the buttons other then I suspect they will be firm. Back is hard plastic so I'm guessing it won't scratch easy.
Can provide more feedback when I get my phone Monday.
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How's the inside of the case? Any causes for concern that the case might mark the case or any part of the finish inside that might rub on the sides of the phone when on?
Just I have had bumper cases before that can cause marking on the actual phone through poor finish on the inside which is what you don't want from something made to protect your phone
Cheers in advance
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Inside it just feels like real smooth hard plastic. Didn't feel any sharp edges that would rub and wear.
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Elisha said:
Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
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clear back is not the same as bare back though
qsdf55 said:
+1
Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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exactly my point

I just bought a spare one to wait for a good 'real bumper' to hit the market in europe (the poetic will cost me double the price because of the delivery from usa, and and don't like it, aesthetically)

This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0

g2tl said:
This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
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SOLD. These look very nice, and though their version for the N4 had some issues, this N5 version looks like it'll be just fine with the 2 piece design instead of one solid piece. and some nice color options.
Just sucks there is no prime and it's going to be a few weeks.

neok44 said:
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
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Yeah, I have one of these for my n4. Survived one fall(concrete), corner of case little scuffed, n4 fine . Never took it off once I put it on, used it with a horiz holster during the warm month, breast pocket of winter coat o.w. or just lying on a table/carried by hand.
What do you do sit and stare at your case all day? Frankly I don't even notice it.
Note: mine never fell apart like some of the Amazon reviews for the n4 version claimed OTOH I wasn't putting it on/removing it every other which I suppose could account for it eventually pulling apart...
I've already ordered the hybrid & slim armor(wanted something available now since the only time that I dropped the n4 was shortly after receiving it), plus the other case listed in the threads here. Might end up ordering this again IF I don't like the three that I've got on order already(well the slim shipped should be here same day as n5).
Now all I need is another horiz holster w/belt clip as I'm sure the one that fit the n4 isn't going to fit the n5 as it was already a little tight with n4 + bumper case...