[Q] Is the cover as flexible as the SGS2 one? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hi,
I'm wondering if the back cover of the Galaxy Nexus is made of the same material as the back cover of the Galaxy S2. That one can be bent like crazy!
I'd prefer some video proof

Why would it matter?
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Because I would like to know.

It is flexible, but only noticeable when it's off the phone. It feels exceptionally good on it.
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Don't have an S2, but it is very flexible and this picture is about the point where I feel it would fold if I went much further.
That said, it feels fine on the phone and the phone is solid.
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Oh yes the cover is very flexible. its amazing

I know you can fold the SGS2 cover completely, and it will spring back as if untouched

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I know you can fold the SGS2 cover completely, and it will spring back as if untouched
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This video shows the S2 cover being bent completely in half and you can see it creases it some, but when bent back the other way it seems to flatten out. Can't see the back of the battery door afterward though so no way to see if it really stayed creased at all.
The Nexus cover is a bit more curved so it is a little bit more rigid, but still seems to be the same material. I am not going to try bending it that far though.

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Top Of Phone Magnetic

This may be me being amazingly paranoid, but the top of my nexus picked up a staple off my work desk and took it with it.
I've never had a magnetic phone before, and it doesn't do this at the bottom of the phone, just the top.
I'm a bit concerned about putting it by my head now, but I don't really want to make a hat out of tin foil to use my phone.
Anyone else notice their phone doing this?
its highly possible the internal speaker is quite close to the plastic case speakers have magnets on them.......
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Little know fact that the Nexus was spliced with a Magpie.
Be careful or more shiny things will go missing
her0n said:
Little know fact that the Nexus was spliced with a Magpie.
Be careful or more shiny things will go missing
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but the nexus is shiny..........mind = blown
Im guessing that if its the speaker that its actually no worse than wearing big headphones
Nice - maybe I can turn my Nexus into an expensive Fridge Magnet while they fix the volume problem
You can also glue a piece of metal to your head and instant hands free
Q.Entity said:
You can also glue a piece of metal to your head and instant hands free
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Now that is genius. And much cheaper than an overpriced bluetooth headset.

Tiny rubber bumper

Anyone know of a minimalistic silver / white / clear rubber bumper? I have a thicker back cover on and gonna mount a screen
protector soon so I would like to protect the sides from scratches without adding too much bulk. The bumpers I've found so far are
all thick and probably ment for taking a hit, I need one to protect only from scratches since I use a pouch.
Show me your bumper..
I've seen a few on ebay, but I don't know if they are tiny enough for ya.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=s3+bumper&_sacat=0
This..
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and this...
are a couple of examples..
Hope that helps,
-CC
Those look nice but are indeed too bulky. I'm thinking about just a thin rubber strip, if such a thing exists and will actually stay on the phone.
Duct tape..
Seriously though. Try full body skins. Just put on the pieces you want protected.
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s3-rubber-bumper-blue-p35724.htm
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anymode bumper
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Ha $35 for a plastic bumper... laughable.

Rock Quicksand hardcase

I just want to show you guys few pics with my new hardcase Quicksnad from Rock. I bought this on Ebay for 10 pounds. It's high quality, scratch resistant, giving you a very good grip, protecting your lens and back of SGS3. I did check few of hard cases, but this one is defo the best for me.
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Thanks, I was convinced that the sgs3 didn't need a case but after seeing this, it doesn't look half bad. I might just get one.
I bought one too, and I really like the feel. However it does not fit my phone, one corner appears to be too short to go over the phone at that point and slips out. Poor QC
I've bought it too. Hope it will fit in a yomix pouch: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0076I5JS2
Nope, it doesn't fit in the Yomix. But the ROCK Quicksand fits perfekt on my S3 so I don't a Yomix.
Might have to look into this one not terrible looking
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Not bad at all, doesn't add too much bulk either.
Looks pretty cool, i like the texture on it
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Case-Customs Custom HTC One Case

So I placed an Order for a Custom Printed HTC One Case.
http://www.case-custom.com/htc-one.html
It looks like it's printed onto the case apposed to the POS Sticker Cases you find for the iPhone, lets see how long it lasts.
Taken with my HTC One
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I'm really tempted. How well does it fit? Does it seem like it would protect the phone well? How bulky?
stevedebi said:
I'm really tempted. How well does it fit? Does it seem like it would protect the phone well? How bulky?
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It fits great almost too good kind of a pain to take the phone out of it, it's extremely slim.
Only one Gripe about it is the top and bottom only go a part of the way up the phone, and the headphone port is sharp, I feel they should of rounded off those edges and corners
I have been looking for exactly like this. But the durability is a little concern, feel free to post some updates that how it lasts.

5x Carbon Black Back

Anyone else noticing any discoloration or issues with there back cover. You can see in the pics around the edges where my hand grips what I'm referring too.
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Yeah, i have it like that on mine. Can only really see it in the light. I assume it's oil from our skin or the texture wearing slightly more smooth with use.
I'm debating on returning it, Google is willing to swap it out for me, but Im sure it will happen again.
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Mine's like that too, but if I take a damp cloth and wipe it down good, it mostly goes away.
Yeah wiping it down temporarily evens it out but at least in mine it returns. Scared to think of how this will look in 6 months. I'd recommend everyone complaining to LG, I don't think this is justifiable after a week of use
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My ice has done it as well. Very difficult to see unless held at the perfect angle in light. My whole back is now this way except for right around the flash and lens. Sounds weird, but I like it. It has more grip now and is slightly darker. Some might not accept this but I have. It's a phone. I don't use a case. It's matte plastic. It gets used A LOT. It's not liquid titanium diamond sapphire plastic.
The only solution is to use a case or rubber gloves

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