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Hybrid TPU Cases for EVO

10/23/2010 edit: I no longer recommend these cases. Neat idea, but they just don't last. If you want a thin case I'd go pure TPU. Personally I'm now using the Otterbox Commuter and not looking back. Excellent case.
Just ordered these 2 bad bays... they are called hybrid cases. found the link in another thread here on XDA. The back is made out of hard Poly Carb and the sides are made out of soft TPU. I picked em up on ebay... so what do you guys think? i'm pretty pleased. the TPU is very soft so the buttons are very very easy to press compared to other TPU cases I've used. Only problem I see is the PC back will probably scratch up quicker then a full TPU case would. The white & clear makes the white evo look how HTC should of made it look. kinda strange that they made the sides black on the white evo.
White & Clear Hybrid
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Blue & Clear Hybrid (sorry, out of focus)

Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?

Very nice. Mine should be here tomorrow. I love white cases.

Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!

Looks good. Glad the buttons are easy to press. I ordered a black with smoke back that should be here any day.

whatsitsnamenow said:
Very nice. How tight is the fit? Will the case come off if I slide the phone in my back jean pocket?
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definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.

SonicEvo said:
Yes these are VERY nice cases! I just got mine in the mail last week. Ordered from Ebay Store Monster Accessories. The Cool part is... if you take off your original cover.. then you get all red!! Its pretty nice!
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like so?
looks pretty good! i think i like it with the white better though. I hope the Poly Carb back doesn't scratch up my battery cover, I've only used TPU before and that's too soft to scratch a phone, but PC definitely could. I'll keep my eye on it.

OneStepAhead said:
definitely not. that's the only down side to the case so far actually, its not the easiest to take off.
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And you have no problems with the power or volume button? My frosted white TPU from evocase was great except for the button problem. Its just too hard to press. Also can you give a link so I could order the correct one. Many thanks.

sorry to ask but how much did it cost you?
mines cost 8.95 free shiping because after i saw this thread i looked on ebay and there where very expensive.
the link i bought it from is this one http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAR-White-Sof...30415250927?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2989wt_1137

Be careful with these.. I have the clear/white model shown at the top. 2 days after geting them, there are stress cracks by the hole for the camera and the speaker. I called daydeal to rma and return then figured out its not worth it and just keep the one I got

just ordered mine, looks like exactly what im lookin for.

Juss. Order this case from the same site these are gorgeous... can wait till it comes
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Man that's just ugly! What's wrong with just black?

Just an FYI, daydeal.com has an ebay store as well and you can save around 2-4 by buying from there instead. I just got the hybrid red and clear case for $9.50.
stores.ebay.com/daydealdaydeal <-- not a typo

does this case protect the cammera lens?

Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?

Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.

timtlm said:
Got mine with the black border and smoke back today. Overall I am very pleased. Pressing the power and volume buttons is as easy if not easier than without a case at all. I love the look because you can see the HTC and sprint logos through the back. It will likely scratch easier though. The biggest downside is it's not as snug around the sides as I would like. Specifically I have a bulge on the upper left side that doesn't fit snug against the side. Could be just the one I got though.
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Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?

scl23enn4m3 said:
Can anyone confirm this fitment on theirs?
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I got a clear on clear and the fit is great. it fits snugly, camera is recessed, kickstand has a 1 mm border unprotected, but its not a dealbreaker. i didnt want the kind without the individual speaker/flash/camera cutouts. this one has them. i also didn't want one of the kind with the diamond pattern. i like this case a lot. Purchased Friday, recvd Monday. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400143134032
4.99 free shipping.
***Note - I am not a case fan, but I'm a klutz. My requirement was a 100% clear, non bulky case. I searched for over an hour and my choices were out of the one i got, and a 100% clear all TPU case. I feel that maybe the all tpu would have fared better in a drop. (This is the closest I could find to what I wanted... not 100% clear but close, with individual cutouts http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Evo-Flexi-Skin-Case/dp/B003X6BVX8/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281690779&sr=1-47) I love my case, and in the end I think it looks less cheap than the 100% TPU.***

Hybrid case
I[E said:
Trying to decide between this or a full TPU case to replace the Innocase II.
Any idea how this case would fit in the Innocase holster?
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All I know is that my Innocase II Blows! It's loose and a bit bulky. I think I'm going to test drive one of these. Oh..and I paid freaking 26 bucks for the Seido!

Amzer Luxe Argyle TPU case... (pictures)

perfect case for me, as im a big fan of the TPU cases in cases in general, had some for my Blackberry before i bought my Captivate.... the cutouts for the charger port/headphone jack/speaker/camera are all perfect, the case fits snug, volume and power buttons arent restricted at all. the case doesnt add much bulk, and the TPU material adds a sure grip on the device.
only dislike i have is the color, i ordered Blue and i thought itd be more of a royal blue, rather than the almost turquoise-ish color that i received. no bother though, ive already put in an order today for the smoke gray.

Looks great. Waiting for pictures of the smoke grey one when that comes in . Big fan of these type of cases but I'd prefer a simple black/dark grey without patterns.

Are the Power/Volume buttons covered or opened?

cheerup38 said:
Are the Power/Volume buttons covered or opened?
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they're covered, but they're not restricted at all.... they press just as well as if they weren't covered.

Aftashok said:
they're covered, but they're not restricted at all.... they press just as well as if they weren't covered.
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How's the overall fit? Loose? There are reviews on vibrant amzer cases on amazon and they say they fit loose.

Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a great case except I can't get over the pattern... it makes me sad. Is it too much to ask for a plain black or plain clear tpu case without funky patterns?

yeah argyle is so 90s

I just ordered the lime green version of this

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How's the overall fit? Loose? There are reviews on vibrant amzer cases on amazon and they say they fit loose.
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nah, mine isnt loose at all. no real give to it in the least bit.
Ryukeima said:
Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a great case except I can't get over the pattern... it makes me sad. Is it too much to ask for a plain black or plain clear tpu case without funky patterns?
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yeah, i wish there was a clear one, but i was waiting for a tpu case from the time i bought the phone so i went ahead and bought this one. hopefully someone comes with a clear one soon though.

What is tpu? Hard or soft, or both? Just wondering because i have a clear plastic case over the phantomskinz white chromatics carbon fiber skin, and lets just say its a tight squeeze. I just ordered a clear gel case from mr. hit and I don't think its gonna cooperate with my belt pouch very well. Something like this IMO would look great over the white chromatics skin. I know it sounds like overkill but I am a freak about protection as I resell all of my old phones to party for the new ones.
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beazie0885 said:
What is tpu? Hard or soft, or both? Just wondering because i have a clear plastic case over the phantomskinz white chromatics carbon fiber skin, and lets just say its a tight squeeze. I just ordered a clear gel case from mr. hit and I don't think its gonna cooperate with my belt pouch very well. Something like this IMO would look great over the white chromatics skin. I know it sounds like overkill but I am a freak about protection as I resell all of my old phones to party for the new ones.
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TPU is a medium between hard and soft.... its a plastic, a rather firm plastic, but it bends|flexes|gives, but always retains its elasticity - no matter how many times you might put it on and take it off of your phone, itll never get loose and worn, messing up its fit on the device. also does a decent job of shock absorption in the event of drops.

Cool thanks. Wondering now if it will fit well over the chromatics
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i'd like one of those but in a dark purple or black

I love this case because it's different than the usual Body Glove case from AT&T that everybody has. I got the clear one and it is a little grippier than the Body Glove case but I like having that extra grip in the hand.
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Great TPU Case for Captivate
I bought purple, green and hot pink for my Cappy. I love these. They fit the phone perfectly. No loseness. But easy enough to remove to switch out colors. I wasn't that wild about the argyle pattern either but this is the only TPU type case which is what I had and loved on my iPhone. TPU material is good for gripping but slides in and out of your pocket easily unlike silicone.

I bought the purple and it's a real nice shade.

Someone else posted pictures of the smoked grey on androidforums
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/159237-amzer-case.html
Looks like I might have to pick this one up sometime, too.

illestChronicle said:
I love this case because it's different than the usual Body Glove case from AT&T that everybody has. I got the clear one and it is a little grippier than the Body Glove case but I like having that extra grip in the hand.
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Do you have a screen protector of any kind on your Captivate?
P.S: Also, what camera were those photos taken with!?

does anyone have it in red and can share pics?
i'd love to see pics of the other colours like purple or green, etc

OP please cut your nails, I almost lost my soda when I saw that, and there seems to be dirt under them as well, and maybe a small hair.

Thin case for atrix?

im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions

fRenZy-_- said:
im looking for a thin atrix case.. any suggestions
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I want a simlar thing, I think I'm going to just wait for the OEM rugged battery door; looks sweet and will still work with the docks!
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27649

I picked up the bodyglove that ATT sells, love it so far feels good in the hand and deosn't add bulk to the phone. Bought the otterbox but that thing is huge don't like at all sucks to cause the store I got it from doesn't do returns so currently selling it on ebay.
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Here is also a thread where they are talking about the three that can be found at ATT website besides the otterbox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958367

I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back

I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.

EJayMz said:
I got the Body Glove and think the thickness is perfect.
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I got this one as well. Had it for my Captivate too. Works great and doesn't stick to your pocket lining.

I think the Incipio Feather case should be very thin. Available from them directly or I'm hearing in Radio Shack too.
We have that same case on the wife's iP4 and it adds almost no bulk to the phone. It probably doesn't provide much shock resistance like the Otterbox cases, but prevents scratches and makes it easier to grip.

I purchased a smoke TPU case off of EBay; should be here today or tomorrow. I've used a TPU case on my EVO since about 2 weeks after I had it and I love the feel and the slimness of the case, and the fact that it provides a bumper of sorts to keep the screen from lying on surfaces (unlike the Incipio case).
The one I purchased is item 290530353216 (chose that one due to the seller's location being near to me, only reason really).

If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-...LKO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298653527&sr=8-2

Can you still dock the phone with the body glove?

The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.

any TPU case is the way to go. rubbery and protective, but not too rubbery to stick in your pocket and not come out.

shamdawg said:
The body glove case works with the car dock perfectly. It's a great case. Not to rubbery and not to slippery, just right.
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What about with the standard dock or the HD Multimedia dock?

pvillasuso said:
I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O95J0Y
I have used this material in several phones , it kind of adheres to surfaces
I'll get it next week and report back
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zizo79 said:
If you have prime with Amazon, the case 2 posts above is only $2 with 2 day shipping
http://www.amazon.com/EMPIRE-Black-...LKO4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1298653527&sr=8-2
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are they easy to take off and put on? is the material bendable?

I purchased the Speck case at the Att store. Very good protection nice looks without the added bulk of an otterbox case.
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Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!

Aaronneyer said:
What about with the standard dock or the HD Multimedia dock?
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The Body Glove does not work with these docks. It will fit (extremely tight), but the thickness of the sides of the case near the HDMI and microUSB ports keeps the phone from sitting all the way down on the dock. The end result is that it doesn't trigger or power the device.
I ended up returning my dock because of this.

+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.

shawnbuck said:
+1 for the Incipio feather. Its the right mix of style and protection in the this case range. I dropped my phone about two feet this morning, and the feather was more than adequate to protect it.
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Out of curiosity, did you try your screen protector?

[DT] said:
Cross posting this from the Incipio thread:
Just scored the Incipio Feather case (in black) - we're already using one on our iPhone 4, and I really like it. I wanted something to cover the back/side, provide better grip, and maybe offer a touch of drop resistance, but that's secondary.
The material is super thin, like 0.5mm or thinner, it basically adds no bulk to the phone. It does come with a screen protector, but I doubt I'll use it, I'm pretty gentle with my phones and they're usually just in my pocket (and I keep my rusty nails and broken glass in a +different+ pocket). Plus the design isn't edge-to-edut
The fit is tight, really clean, the ports/buttons are easily accessible. It uses that popular "soft touch" type material, which has an almost felt like surface. We have a Speck case that's like this. The nice thing vs. silicone is it's grippy, but it doesn't attract dust ~n~ gunk and wipes clean. It also isn't so sticky that it's hard to get out of a pocket!
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Off topic: Which lock screen app are you using? Also, what's the app at the bottom of the screen? Thanks.

[Cases/Covers] Thread

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iFace First Class Anti-Shock Case
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This should be stickied. Thanks sir.

megamaster2 said:
This should be stickied. Thanks sir.
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Thanks! I need to update it more
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Bessi Leather Wallet
Received the Bessi leather wallet (eBay) a couple days ago. Fits 3-4 cards, a screen cleaning wipe, and few bills comfortably. Feels good, looks nice, and I'm very happy with it. :good:
Also set up a neat-o Tasker profile to auto display on/off (using proximity) when opening/closing the wallet

How effective is it as a kickstand?
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megamaster2 said:
How effective is it as a kickstand?
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Just so-so. You may see in the photo I attached, the latch to hold the wallet shut can hang down over the screen.
EDIT: Suppose its not so obvious in the photo...

Wow. That thing is beautiful.
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Had this thread cleaned up. Now to update it now!

Changing the format of this thread.
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looking at ebay for a case.. the ones im interested in
G skin S-linee TPU
Mercury fancy flip
eclipse black leather
Feelook point diary case
Arium flip wallet case
Eclipse carbon fiber hard cover
leather case cover pouch

I've had this phone since release day at best buy and bought the rocket fish soft-touch plastic two piece case. Since then I have bought and used JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Case and a generic carbon fiber look hard plastic 2 piece case. I really like the jkase a lot. the kick stand gives great stability(much better than evo 4g) but could be more durable, mine has a crack in it and ive heard of it breaking. Though it doesn't bulge out as far or cover as much of the front as the rocketfish one did. Simply because it's just a slip on rather than snap.
rating best or worst. in my opinion
Best.) JKase - pros- kickstand. rugged look. dual layer. Cons - kickstand could be more durable but is limited to keep case thin. Some audio and usb cables are not small enough to fit the cut outs for the ports.
Good.) Rocket Fish from Best Buy - Pros - Great protection (I have dropped on concrete twice, one at 4 feet and one at 3 feet. just some light scuffing on case no damage to phone at all. I haven't dropped the phone in any of the other cases so can't give rating on those) slick. feels good. Cons - Was the most expensive of the three. Shows finger prints and oils easily.
Okay.) Generic Carbon Fiber Hard Case from amazon - Pros - Price(spent less than $2). Two piece snap on. Cons - becomes very slippery with hand sweat. More of a checkered look then carbon fiber.
Also one note for all cases. the jkase is the only one that protects the buttons, can be hard to press sometimes. The others have open cut outs for the buttons and ports.

CruzerLite Androidified cases are the best. Light-weight, snug fit, do added bulk, and comes in many different colors. It's only $12.90 (also have buy 2 get 1 free).

metropolitansin said:
Received the Bessi leather wallet (eBay) a couple days ago. Fits 3-4 cards, a screen cleaning wipe, and few bills comfortably. Feels good, looks nice, and I'm very happy with it. :good:
Also set up a neat-o Tasker profile to auto display on/off (using proximity) when opening/closing the wallet
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How is it holding up after a few months?

_Epic said:
How is it holding up after a few months?
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Beautifully! No frays whatsoever. :good:

metropolitansin said:
Beautifully! No frays whatsoever. :good:
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I may get it, can you link it for me please?

_Epic said:
I may get it, can you link it for me please?
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Can't link just yet eBay "Bessi ] LG Optimus G case OptimusG Leather diary wallet standing case cover" seller is lovelymuz.

Found A Really Neat Case, Everyone Should Take A look. Its Kinda minimalist But Very Nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1536wt_1271

NexusS4gFreak said:
Found A Really Neat Case, Everyone Should Take A look. Its Kinda minimalist But Very Nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1536wt_1271
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Theres a thread about this case already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056358
Seems like the people over there aren't to fond of it
Anyways if you want a minimalist cover try this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ventev-colorclick-Optimus-LS970-Sprint/dp/B00A274OY4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Ive been using it since day one and it looks nice, keeps the camera lens from touching any surface its placed on
Its not "complete coverage" of the phone but I do take good care of my phone and haven't dropped it at all *knocks on wood*
Plus it sits well with my Zagg too (which is a plus for me :good: )

Just got an Xtremeguard Skin (screen protector and rear glass protector) and I got it flawlessly on my first attempt at a wet install. Really simple. Bubbles and haze went away in a few hours while I was at work. Feels tacky but not too tacky (after you break it in a little). Doesn't effect screen quality at all. wanna know the best part? I got it for $3.98 from XtremeGuard on eBay.
I have one question though, I want to buy a carbon fiber skin but I don't want my protector installation to be in vane so...can I apply the skin over the protector that's already there?
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Anybody know where to find some custom made cases? I love this phone but finding a custom case blows.

[Case] Generic Ultra Thin Matte Faux Carbon Fiber TPU Case

At first, I was going to get the Spigen Neo Hybrid in Champagne Gold for my black Nexus 5. It's usually about $20.00 U.S.D. with free shipping. I really liked that the iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4 versions had replacable colored frames. I wanted their 'Dante Red' and 'Infinity White' colors.
Then I contacted Spigen and asked if those colored replacement frames would be available for their Nexus 5 version of the Neo Hybrid case. They replied back telling me that they have no current plans to offer seperate replacement frames for the Nexus. I guess Nexus 5 sales can't compare to iPhone and Galaxy S sales to justify the expense to produce those frames.
So...off I went searching for something that has that dual color look in red or white.
I found this generic TPU case from eBay and decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did.
Ultra Thin Matte Fiber Pattern Tpu Hard Case Cover For Google Nexus 5
eBay seller 'yin_store1120' from Hong Kong
$8.69 U.S.D. + free shipping
It doesn't add much bulk to the phone, gives you TPU protection all around, and has a glossy colored side edge and a matte faux carbon fiber texture on the back. The backing is especially nice because it doesn't pick up fingerprints. The cutouts are all there and nicely accented. I bought the red and the white, and it still cost me less than one Neo Hybrid.
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Good deal!

Chinese cheap-o cases are usually a dime a dozen but every now and again you find a diamond in the rough, and this appears to be one of those good finds. Just ordered a white one, thanks for the heads up.

I think I'll get one but have a question for you. How do the buttons feel? Are they stiff and hard to push or are they reasonable (compared without the case on)? The buttons would be my main concern.
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PatriotXT92 said:
How do the buttons feel? Are they stiff and hard to push or are they reasonable (compared without the case on)? The buttons would be my main concern.
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Response after pushing the case buttons is very good, actually. There's no looseness, and they don't feel any more stiff than the phone's actual buttons.
And if you look closely at the case buttons, you can see that they are textured. That's a very nice touch (no pun intended )

xdadevelopers1222 said:
Response after pushing the case buttons is very good, actually. There's no looseness, and they don't feel any more stiff than the phone's actual buttons.
And if you look closely at the case buttons, you can see that they are textured. That's a very nice touch (no pun intended )
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I just purchased one in white. Thanks!
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You can buy it even cheaper. Cheapest I've found on eBay was for $2.82 with free shipping.

Thanks for this find. Looks pretty awesome actually.
In terms of protection, how well do you think this case would do in a drop? Have any drops happened with one of these cases on your phone?
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Skyerin said:
In terms of protection, how well do you think this case would do in a drop? Have any drops happened with one of these cases on your phone?
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I used to have a generic TPU case on my Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, and found the protection to be great. I didn't want silicone ones because they have a sticky feel to them. I then got one of those polycarbonate cases which had a rubberized surface, but I didn't like the feel of that case either, and the hardness of the polycarbonate didn't give me faith that it would absorb the shock for any drop to protect both the phone and the case itself. Then I ended up with the generic TPU case, and from then on that was the way to go for me.
I'm very careful with my phones, but I dropped my X10 a few times getting out of my car where the phone landed onto concrete. The shape-fitting firmness / soft-feel properties of TPU absorbed those multiple-feet drops with no issues. After having it for about 3 years, I retired my X10 just last month. If you looked at it, you would think it was still brand new.
My girlfriend used to have a TPU case on her old HTC EVO 4G and one time accidentally dropped it into a tank of water. The case was tight-fitting secure enough where it kept the water out of almost all the parts it covered, so all she had to do was wipe it down, make sure it was dry after a while, and the phone was fine afterwards.
Now this Nexus 5 case is more stylized than the clear smoke one I had for the X10. This one has textures and a paint/color scheme which makes it feel more hard on the outside surface than my old X10 case even though it is TPU all the way around. But being TPU, I'm sure it will offer good protection.
I have a matte anti-glare, anti-fingerprint screen protector on my Nexus 5 as well. Now fingerprints and fingerprint smudges will be kept to an absolute minimum.

Anyone having this case has a problem with over responsive buttons? Volume rocker works fine. I actually have to push it to work, but power button is way over responsive in my case. I just lay a finger on it without applying any pressure and it gets pressed. It pisses me off since I accidentally happen to turn the phone off while using it or end the call when I don't intend to (I use power button to end call function).
Other than that it's really great case, although I'd rather prefer matte instead of glossy sides, since glossy finish gives almost no grip.

Do you have any other cases? Can you compare the bulkiness to other cases? That's the thing that I look at most is how bulky cases are. Thanks
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Any decent links for lower price? I can't find it any lower.. on Aliexpress they have bulk orders 1.5$/piece for 50+ pieces...
I have a similar bumper with no back which fits perfectly with rhino shield and doesn't raise it like the spigen crap

where did you buy it?

I bought mine here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390732650970

Found it here too for UK buyers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-H...-Skin-For-LG-Google-Nexus5-451-/291052941040?
£1.74 sounds like a great price for it!
Gonna order it!