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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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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?
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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?
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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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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
I currently have the Hyperion Honeycomb case and like how it looks, but not how it feels(feels slippery or slick). Is the qcell case made from a softer gel like material that might be gripper or is it a hard plastic/tpu esque feel.?
Are there any other extended battery cases besides these two (and one other one ebay)?
I read numerous pages back and have checked amazon, ebay and Google and it's always back to these two cases.
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I got this one on ebay. It is made for the Anker extended battery cover but it fits over my Qcell battery cover. Tight fit but looks great. It is still a TPU cover and the sides are glossy/slippery but the back looks like frosted glass so it is not as slippery.
All in all, not bad for five bucks shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280936695627?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Btw, I have the Qcell case and it is also completely glossy, so it is also slippery. It does not work on the Anker backplate. Too loose. Blue color does look nice with my white SGS3.
OT, the Anker 4400 beats the sh1t out of the Qcell by a mile.
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I got this one on ebay. It is made for the Anker extended battery cover but it fits over my Qcell battery cover. Tight fit but looks great. It is still a TPU cover and the sides are glossy/slippery but the back looks like frosted glass so it is not as slippery.
All in all, not bad for five bucks shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280936695627?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Btw, I have the Qcell case and it is also completely glossy, so it is also slippery. It does not work on the Anker backplate. Too loose. Blue color does look nice with my white SGS3.
OT, the Anker 4400 beats the sh1t out of the Qcell by a mile.
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I have a Hyperion 4200 with NFC and its fantastic. Yeah thats the TPU case I saw on ebay. Looking for something thats a bit more grippy. I've hit myself in the face with my phone a few times already with the Hyperion HoneyComb case (in bed, phone above my face). Extended battery adds a good amount of heft when its coming downwards!
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I have a Hyperion 4200 with NFC and its fantastic. Yeah thats the TPU case I saw on ebay. Looking for something thats a bit more grippy. I've hit myself in the face with my phone a few times already with the Hyperion HoneyComb case (in bed, phone above my face). Extended battery adds a good amount of heft when its coming downwards!
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have you thought of modifying the hyperion case?
I would say try plastidip it adds a matte slightly rubbery coating tho things.. it is used for making those rubber grips on tools.
Thought about it, but worried about rub off and possible tearing or peeling
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Thought about it, but worried about rub off and possible tearing or peeling
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well, i have done wheels on a car with it, and it lasted a long time... and it nevr seems to hurt anything. i just peel it off each spring, and reapply. it is cheap and easy.. and non permanent, if you don't like it. (i have actually been considering getting the OD green and doing my whole car.. but that is a tale for another forum.)
Has anyone tried or hesrd of the Airbus case?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092F8L9G/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Looks like what i want but only one picture and no reviews. Asked the seller if they can post additional images.
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Has anyone tried or hesrd of the Airbus case?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092F8L9G/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Looks like what i want but only one picture and no reviews. Asked the seller if they can post additional images.
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http://www.amazon.com/AirBus-Samsun...4397&sr=1-3&keywords=AirBus+Samsung+Galaxy+S3
behold, another view.. albeit black (a better color), and either on a NON extended battery phone, or a mugen extended battery (mugen has a different camera cutout: one large depression.)
personally, i don't trust it.
in the title it says it is Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), but in the description it says silicone. if THEY don't know what it is made of, how would anyone else?
Looks like Onite makes the same case too
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Well I ordered the surface extended backdoor and case. I received the backdoor today (case was ordered yesterday should receive it next week. The backdoor fits over the 4200 mah hyperion battery with no problem and looks and feels better than the door you get with the extended batteries. Design and price are A+.
Bad thing is it came crammed in a box smaller than the retail packaging and one of the side clips was busted so it doesn't sit flush atm. I already sent an email to Seidio so hopefully they rectify it. It feels lighter and almost as slim as stock.
UPDATE:
Seidio Customer Service RMA'd the battery door and sent out a replacement asap. The replacement snaps in perfectly!
DESIGN:
The battery door and the case both feel excellent, sturdier than the flimsy stock door and the case is a nice hard and just as thick material wise as the normal Surface case. Both the door and case have that nice soft/rubbery/grippy feel, definitely helps prevent the phone from slipping out of your hands. Also the way the door and case are designed(top and bottom are slim, then a slight curve our to cover the battery) it just sits in the palm of your hand perfectly. It feels "just right" weight wise. The case also provides enough of a lip in front of the screen to protect it if you put it face down. As with any of these types of cases though angles could mean something else though.
PRICE:
Now the price might put some people off. But I already about a Pt(Platinum) case from Best Buy when I bought my SGS3 which is essentially the Seidio Surface case with Holster. The battery door cost $15 + shipping, then a week later I purchased the case ($29.95) + shipping. You can get the case + holster for a little bit more, but the battery door as of now needs to be ordered separately. I spent about $50 all together ontop of the $15 I paid for my Hyperion Battery so your running into Otterbox territory price wise, but now you have a better case, a holster (if need be) and a bigger battery when your out.
Seidio Customer service said they do run promotions from time to time so you could luck out and save money on this package.
CS:
Probably one of the few times I had to call customer service for a case warranty, but they were very polite, answered very quickly and shipped out my replacement asap. They didn't require me to ship my broken one back to them either. They do require images of the product showing the defective areas.
I have attached screenshots to this post of the case, which snaps over the Seidio battery door. You cannot use this case unless you are using the battery door from Seidio as its molded in the same fashion. The battery door screenshots are further down in this thread(still working on combining them into this first post).
The Battery door can fit over the following battery sizes:
3500 mah
4000 mah
4200 mah
4400 mah
I do not think the 4600+ mah batteries will work as they are too thick/tall.
This is a really good backdoor option for those of us running extended batteries.
Pics?
I'll have em up shortly!
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I'll have em up shortly!
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Attached, you can see in one of the photos that the corner by the power button isn't flush(clip was broken on that corner). I am really hoping Seidio comes through, I heard their CS is top notch and i have never had issues with their other cases from the iPhone 4.
Looks good...did they get back to you about a replacement back door?
How much was the shipping cost?
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Didn't get back to me yet as they were closed on the weekend. Hoping to hear from them today. Shipping was usps $5.85
Need to mention that it just feels awesome using the phone with it, the back material is just great.
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How do you order the battery door without the battery? I don't see it on their website.
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How do you order the battery door without the battery? I don't see it on their website.
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You need to call Seidio Customer service.
Product Code: BVY35SSGS3-BK
Got a response from Seidio, doing an RMA (DOA) process. Not sure if I have to send this back in first or what not as the RMA team will respond once they get my information and pictures. I'll keep everyone updated and post pictures of the Extended Surface case when it comes in this week as well.
Mine also came broken. CS has been very helpful though
Did your replacement work better or still waiting on the RMA?
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Seidio is shipping out a replacement cover asap, awesome =)
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Sedio back with cheap ebay tpu bumper cover. Perfect match.
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case?
what case on ebay is that?
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Sedio back with cheap ebay tpu bumper cover. Perfect match.
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tymansdaddy said:
what case on ebay is that?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-TPU-B...287377?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ae92fe751
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Attached, you can see in one of the photos that the corner by the power button isn't flush(clip was broken on that corner). I am really hoping Seidio comes through, I heard their CS is top notch and i have never had issues with their other cases from the iPhone 4.
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Looks nice but I have the white gs3, don't want my phone looking like an oreo cookie lol
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Is this case so far the only higher protection case available that supports extended batteries? I only know of this one and the cases from hyperion and qcell. I got the qcell case on the hyperion battery but want something more rugged, dont like the slippery feeling.
I have a white sgs3 as shown and like the StormTrooper look lol. The Surface Extended case(still waiting to receive it) is essentialy the Surface Case which is great(have it for stock battery). It let's you use the Seidio Holster it came with. You can use the same holster with the Hyperion battery door and honeycomb tpu if you bought it.
I prefer the slimmer profile and feel of this battery door. Also it is sturdier than the Hyperion which has cracked on me by the charging port
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I have a white sgs3 as shown and like the StormTrooper look lol. The Surface Extended case(still waiting to receive it) is essentialy the Surface Case which is great(have it for stock battery). It let's you use the Seidio Holster it came with. You can use the same holster with the Hyperion battery door and honeycomb tpu if you bought it.
I prefer the slimmer profile and feel of this battery door. Also it is sturdier than the Hyperion which has cracked on me by the charging port
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I had issues with my hyperion door(s). the first one was cracked on the side, they sent me a new one, the second was also cracked (this time by the ear phone plug) they sent me a third... the third is good to go.
they have great CS... but this seido just looks sexier.
My phone is the Verizon Galaxy Nexus i515 and I've had the red Seidio cover for a long time. It came with a clip holster but the clip broke after 2 days. Got another holster and it broke again in 6 days. This was just from slight/small snags.
Basically I'm looking for something that can hold up against small snags. Also has all 3 combo (good rubber case/kickstand/clip holster).
This is something I'm looking for... only downside to this one is it doesn't come with a clip holsters. There's no indication, even on "what else user's bought after buying this", whether any clip holster will fit this particular brand. Link below...
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ94208-Hybrid-Kickstand-Samsung/dp/B008B5DUT4/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
I like the thickness of it and how it has small covers for the USB port and headphone jack. It also has the kickstand.
Does anybody have this particular one and have a clip holster with it? If you do, which one fits with this brand? If not, is there anything exactly like the link above with all 3 combo?
You could try the Trident Kraken A.M.S. case. It comes with a belt clip. Its around $20 on Amazon.
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Thank you. That helped. It's got everything I'm looking for. I got the sky blue one.
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Thank you. That helped. It's got everything I'm looking for. I got the sky blue one.
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Glad I could help. I have their Aegis case for my GNex and I love it. The Blue looks awesome. And if you have any issues with it, Trident has awesome customer service.
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Glad I could help. I have their Aegis case for my GNex and I love it. The Blue looks awesome. And if you have any issues with it, Trident has awesome customer service.
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Good to know i can rely on them if something goes wrong unlike the last one.
here is one
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My phone is the Verizon Galaxy Nexus i515 and I've had the red Seidio cover for a long time. It came with a clip holster but the clip broke after 2 days. Got another holster and it broke again in 6 days. This was just from slight/small snags.
Basically I'm looking for something that can hold up against small snags. Also has all 3 combo (good rubber case/kickstand/clip holster).
This is something I'm looking for... only downside to this one is it doesn't come with a clip holsters. There's no indication, even on "what else user's bought after buying this", whether any clip holster will fit this particular brand. Link below...
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ94208-Hybrid-Kickstand-Samsung/dp/B008B5DUT4/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
I like the thickness of it and how it has small covers for the USB port and headphone jack. It also has the kickstand.
Does anybody have this particular one and have a clip holster with it? If you do, which one fits with this brand? If not, is there anything exactly like the link above with all 3 combo?
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here you go http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-active-case-with-kickstand/4A225A9572.htm
I like the cases shown in this thread but would any of them accommodate the OEM 2100 extended battery?
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I like the cases shown in this thread but would any of them accommodate the OEM 2100 extended battery?
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Probably not. These are for stock only. I think I saw a Seidio case awhile back that had options to accommodate a bigger battery door. Seidio and Trident are my 2 preferred cases but I've never looked into one for bigger batteries cause I've never had an extended battery before.
You could type stuff like Trident Kraken case for extended battery. Same with Seidio.
Edit: here is a link to get you started...
Check this out on AMZN:
Seidio CSK3SSGNLKX2-BK ACTIVE Extended Case with Metal Kickstand for Seidio Innocell 3800/3500mAh Extended Life Battery for Samsung Galaxy Nexus - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083RTZ7G/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
I know you said you have a 2100 battery and this is for 3800. I just looked out up quick but I know there is one for your need.
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Probably not. These are for stock only. I think I saw a Seidio case awhile back that had options to accommodate a bigger battery door. Seidio and Trident are my 2 preferred cases but I've never looked into one for bigger batteries cause I've never had an extended battery before.
You could type stuff like Trident Kraken case for extended battery. Same with Seidio.
Edit: here is a link to get you started...
Check this out on AMZN:
Seidio CSK3SSGNLKX2-BK ACTIVE Extended Case with Metal Kickstand for Seidio Innocell 3800/3500mAh Extended Life Battery for Samsung Galaxy Nexus - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083RTZ7G/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
I know you said you have a 2100 battery and this is for 3800. I just looked out up quick but I know there is one for your need.
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Thanks for the help. I saw that one yesterday. I'd rather not have the huge 3500-3800 battery so I have been looking around for one and am not having much luck. I'll just keep looking. :good:
I don't know how the kraken is, but my wife and I both have Trident's Aegis cases for our Sprint Galaxy Nexi and they fit good, even with the 2100maH battery.
It looks like the Aegis isn't a holster case.
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I don't know how the kraken is, but my wife and I both have Trident's Aegis cases for our Sprint Galaxy Nexi and they fit good, even with the 2100maH battery.
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The Kraken case is really good. Its encasing my Gnex right now. Provides ultimate protection and with military grade screen protector. Only issue with it
Is that its a pain in the arse to take apart when I have to do battery pulls sometime when flashing ROMs. I have no complaint about the rest of it.
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Thanks for the help. I saw that one yesterday. I'd rather not have the huge 3500-3800 battery so I have been looking around for one and am not having much luck. I'll just keep looking. :good:
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I think with a better wording for what you're looking for is making it harder to find one. I know some products require specific wording in the search in order for it to show up. I was hoping that link would get you somewhere. I'll help you look for something when I get home from work.
You could also start a thread, if you haven't yet, and see if anyone bought what you're looking for and can point you to where they got it from.
Are you looking for a similar combo like mine (kickstand, holster, hard/rubber casing)?
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The Kraken case is really good. Its encasing my Gnex right now. Provides ultimate protection and with military grade screen protector. Only issue with it
Is that its a pain in the arse to take apart when I have to do battery pulls sometime when flashing ROMs. I have no complaint about the rest of it.
I think with a better wording for what you're looking for is making it harder to find one. I know some products require specific wording in the search in order for it to show up. I was hoping that link would get you somewhere. I'll help you look for something when I get home from work.
You could also start a thread, if you haven't yet, and see if anyone bought what you're looking for and can point you to where they got it from.
Are you looking for a similar combo like mine (kickstand, holster, hard/rubber casing)?
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Thanks for the replies. I've got the Verizon holster and I like it but with this OEM extended battery and cover, its a real snug fit. In fact it's really too snug.
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My carbon case. It comes with a two layer case with a really cool kickstand, a holster that can double as a stand, and I screen protector for under 15 bucks on amazon. I don't have a like but it's pretty easy to find
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Both nexii in my house are using this huge battery but all we have so far is tpu. Is there anything a bit more...........secure at a reasonable price?
Would also like to hear about what others are using. Recently picked up a 3800 and using a Hyperion TPU.
Was wondering how a bumper case would work.
Was thinking about this aluminum case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Aluminu...474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c2a6a79a
Being that its just around the side I don't think it would hinder reception much. If anyone could post some experience with it that be great, or some good plastic bumpers.
Love my seidio case. Costed a bit (add about $17 shipping to korea!) but more reasonable than a busted screen when I intend on keeping this phone for at least 3 years. Feels good in the hand.
I retired the 3800mah battery after a year.. Using the 2000mah stock battery but still loving this case. Thank goodness for 4.3.
Can't post links as a new user.. search "galaxy nexus seidio active extended case" on amazon or somewhere
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