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T-Mobile Galaxy S2 T989 Hybrid case - $8! GREAT!! (Review and pics inside)

I wanted to post a review for you guys. This is the best case I've ever used on the T989 or for any phone for that matter. Fits extremely well and has excellent fit and finish (I'm extremely picky) and most importantly the buttons on the side (lock button and volume rockers) are very clicky and have a great feel--unlike a lot of silicone cases where the buttons feel like mush and unresponsive. EXCELLENT BUY. The phone now feels solid and grippy all without getting stuck in your pocket. The back is smooth. Very good balance. Without it, the phone feels flimsy and slippy.
Here's where I found it, Amazon:
Amazon.com - Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile T989 Accessories - Hybrid Case $8
Shipping was FAST! HIGHLY satisfied
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Sorry for the hair on my phone... I wish I had seen it before taking the pics! YUCK!

Nice case just wished they had it in all white for those who have the white Tmo SGSII

smartav said:
Nice case just wished they had it in all white for those who have the white Tmo SGSII
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They do have it. I think I found it on the auction site typing t989 hybrid. I don't use mine anymore.

How does it compare to the bulk of something like the Trident Aegis? I'm using the Trident Aegis right now and I'm looking for something with a slimmer profile.

Here it is in white. A simple push of the thanks button would be appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261010374314#ht_6255wt_754
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Yeah i have been using this case for about 2 weeks now and its pretty nice would compare it to a trident case...pretty slim profile for a 2 piece. I would definately recommend to anyone. For the price its a good deal.
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Broken.
Received mine today. Fast shipping but the top part of the metal mesh was broken. Called them up and another one is on the way. We will see how this one goes.

How is it compared to the Incipio Silicrylic case?

Yes it's available in white as well. Sorry about that! But I love this case so much! When I used the one piece case, the silicone case got loose over time. Since this one has a hard plastic piece which encases the phone. I dont see that happening here. I'll gladly pay the $8 every 3 months if it came to that though.. great feeling case

3 pounds?!

For anyone that may have both how does the protection compare to the aegis. I have the Aegis and like it but it is definitely bulky

fectsul wrap
I ordered both the Trident and Ballistic. I prefered the Ballistic because of the beefier corners. Better protection if dropped. About the same size as the Trident. No experience witht the case of OP. But, I think you usually get what you pay for.

Thx for sharing this.
Just bought one myself recently, it's a case that I actually like.
however, the only gripe I have is that the silicone half doesn't fit as tight around the phone as I would like. but other than that I love it.

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Thanks Synenergy52, I went ahead and bought one. I want to especially thank you for the nice detailed (nice resolution and angled) pictures; it's very helpful when you can see an actual image--not some 'stock' photograph on the buyer's page.
Anyway, I actually purchased it from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...ccessories&hash=item416695ab2f#ht_2241wt_1396 In case the sale is done, I paid $6.49 USD.
Interestingly, that seller has several color variants. Too bad I'm not very original, although I was tempted with their neon green and black case, hence why I went for the black one (also because that's the one I could see an actual image of, thanks to your review).

I was sold more on this thread, than I was when I looked at the product on the purchase page.
Very content with this case.
Thanks.

Had mine a couple months, like it alot. Bought a slimmer s/hard gel type skin which I like more becuse of slimline but it added the echo to my conversations, even with the card trick. So am back to this one.

FluffyR said:
Just bought one myself recently, it's a case that I actually like.
however, the only gripe I have is that the silicone half doesn't fit as tight around the phone as I would like. but other than that I love it.
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Exactly my opinion as well. I feel like the silicone material needs to be a tad bit harder so it doesn't flex so much. Which I would gladly pay much more for.
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Amazon doesn't have the all white one. Looking for another alternate case.

anyone else feel the silicon is to lose around the screen edge.

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I wanted to post a review for you guys. This is the best case I've ever used on the T989 or for any phone for that matter. Fits extremely well and has excellent fit and finish (I'm extremely picky) and most importantly the buttons on the side (lock button and volume rockers) are very clicky and have a great feel--unlike a lot of silicone cases where the buttons feel like mush and unresponsive. EXCELLENT BUY. The phone now feels solid and grippy all without getting stuck in your pocket. The back is smooth. Very good balance. Without it, the phone feels flimsy and slippy.
Here's where I found it, Amazon:
Amazon.com - Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile T989 Accessories - Hybrid Case $8
Shipping was FAST! HIGHLY satisfied
Sorry for the hair on my phone... I wish I had seen it before taking the pics! YUCK!
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I know of an even better case and its 7.77 on ebay!!!!!!! Plus it has a built in kickstand and multiple colors!! here is the link http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-MOBILE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S-2-II-T989-HEAVY-DUTY-2-LAYERS-CASE-w-BLUE-KICK-STAND-/220960460348?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3372450e3c

Case recommendations

I currently have a TPU s-line case that I bought a couple of months ago. Its been really good but now its kind of stretching out and not feeling tight on the device like it used to. I bought it for like 5 bucks so overall happy with what I paid for. Now im looking for something with a bit more quality and better looking. Any good recommendations? Can be tpu, gel, hard case doesnt matter. Anything except thick cases like an otterbox. Could you please just link case and pro/cons and possibly pics Thanks.

Bro i'm using The Otterbox commuter series my Sprint representative told me that they were the "Micheal Jordan" of phone cases, & It has triple layer protection & it comes with a nice screen protector, My phone feels like the terminator now. & i ****ing love it. about $30.00 to $35.00 bucks for the case combo but it will be well worth the money trust me.

When you have time, would you mind sharing a few pics? I want to see how thick the phone is with it? Thank for your input, price has dropped so there a bit cheaper now.

Go ballistic about 15-18 bucks amazon
From the 2nd galaxy

I use a Trident Aegis. Got it for $17 on Amazon. I like that part of the rubber sticks out the back, gives a little more grip on the phone than the Otterbox Commuter does.

My Trident Aegis saved my phone over the weekend. Had it up on a shelf streaming Pandora while cleaning garage then I accidentally knocked it off. I saw in slow motion as the phone headed towards the ground. Luckily it hit on a corner bumper and bounced and landed face down. No problems or scratches from a 6 foot drop.

Thanks for the input guys.
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Hated my trident, went back to sline
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Trident Aegis is boss.
that is all

I'm using the Otterbox Defender series. It's very bulky, but imo it's one of the best cases in terms of protection. I asked the sprint guy what the best case was and without missing a beat he grabbed his epic in the defender and threw it across the sales floor. It scared me to death when he threw it lol. But he sold me on it right there.

Trident Aegis hands down. I used to have the same case you did, but I decided to get something with a little more protection. Never looked back.

iniz94 said:
Trident Aegis hands down. I used to have the same case you did, but I decided to get something with a little more protection. Never looked back.
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What he (and they) said! I did a bunch of research on cases before I bought mine, and ended up with the Trident Aegis. I wanted something that didn't add too much bulk but provided good enough protection for moderate distance drops--and the TA is it! It's also a very nice looking case, and fits very snug. My 1 year old son loves phones, and he pulls my girlfriend's iphone case off every time he plays with it--but even though he tries and ties, he has yet to pull mine off =) I highly recommend it.

OK guys I went ahead and went with a Trident Aegis that should be here by Friday. Offers more protection than a TPU case but doesn't add too much thickness. Thanks for the input guys, appreciate it.
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I'm quite fond of the Otterbox Commuter cases. I don't like the one I have for this phone as much as I liked the Galaxy Nexus case, but I have no complaints.
It's a nice, snug fit and the material on the back is a really slick, textured, hard plastic that allows it to slide in and out of your pockets without catching. PICTURE

slick_rick said:
I currently have a TPU s-line case that I bought a couple of months ago. Its been really good but now its kind of stretching out and not feeling tight on the device like it used to. I bought it for like 5 bucks so overall happy with what I paid for. Now im looking for something with a bit more quality and better looking. Any good recommendations? Can be tpu, gel, hard case doesnt matter. Anything except thick cases like an otterbox. Could you please just link case and pro/cons and possibly pics Thanks.
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I just got the Otter Box defender last week. They aren't too thick. With as thin as this phone is, the case makes it more normal. Doesn't add much weight either. It was 39 at Best Buy. I seen them on Amazon for roughly the same after shipping. Looks good too, not like the trident cases with the ugly bumps on the corners.

I looked at the otterbox commuter series as well.. it doesn't have the mesh covers for the microphone and speakerphone which is a big plus for the Aegis since I always have my phone in my pocket.
Also, the Trident Aegis doesn't have bumps on the corners.. it is completely uniform all the way around the phone.. it may look like there are bumps in pictures, but that's just because of the slight two-tone color from the two piece design. I think it looks nicer than the Otterbox Commuter, but that's just personal preference =)
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..and it comes in multiple colors as well.

Trident Aegis case came in today. Love it.
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Actually,the Otterbox Commuter is what I have choir my RAZR.I love it very much.When i got the S2 I saw this Casemate that was very nice too. I found it at Amazon for just 18 dollars. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WWVWL8/ref=redir_mdp_mobileHere
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I just bought a 2 layer case, you know the ones with silicone skin and then the hard plastic that goes over it. I drop my phine a lot lol

Forget about case. It make the phone look super ugly and bulky. Get this
http://phantomskinz.com/samsunggalaxysiiepic4gtouchchromatics.aspx

S3 Otterbox Commuter Case Review

This is my review of the Otterbox commuter for the S3
Youtube Link
Any feedback is more than welcome

well it looks like it offers pretty good protection but kind of diminishes the beauty of a white S3...

z3nith66 said:
well it looks like it offers pretty good protection but kind of diminishes the beauty of a white S3...
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Yeah basically, always the way with good protection though
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Thanks for the review. Left a comment.
Looks kinda ugly, just going to use it for traveling and such.
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I like it, nice review.
Sometimes I just want to use the phone like it was a piece of plastic (without thinking in scratches), so I will get one

Rahabhim said:
I like it, nice review.
Sometimes I just want to use the phone like it was a piece of plastic (without thinking in scratches), so I will get one
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Thanks
I guess this is the case for you then, unless you want the defender so you can throw it down the stairs and laugh

There are other colors of this case that may look better with the white version.
Here is a pic of the white otterbox commuter
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website to see all available colors:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Commuter-Series/77-21092_A,default,pd.html

Otterbox Top Quality
I've owned three Commuter cases (for Samsung Captivate, Infuse, and Note) and you can't beat them for the protection.
The only issues I have had are how the clips are attached to the plate. Twice I've had them break on me, BUT, Otterbox has been very prompt at sending me a FREE replacement. I also have to say that each time I was leaning in such a way that I was putting pressure on the belt clip, so I can't entirely fault the clip. Since they replaced it (promptly), I have no negative feelings.
Although they are a bit pricey, you can definitely see why they do cost more. I would HIGHLY recommend them. They give your phone top-notch protection. :good:

I bought the case today and compared to the case mate tough this provides much more protection however it does the phone slippery due to the hardcover having minimal grip. The biggest gripe I have with this case is the power and volume rockers are really difficult to press and I have contacted otterbox about it and just awaiting reply now.
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Anybody using the commuter in a car mount yet ? If so which one, and any chance of a few piccies ?
Also, does the thickness of the case interfere with the NFC at all ?

micromania said:
There are other colors of this case that may look better with the white version.
Here is a pic of the white otterbox commuter
website to see all available colors:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Commuter-Series/77-21092_A,default,pd.html
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Yeah I have to agree the white case does look a lot nicer than the black case

blue-bear said:
I bought the case today and compared to the case mate tough this provides much more protection however it does the phone slippery due to the hardcover having minimal grip. The biggest gripe I have with this case is the power and volume rockers are really difficult to press and I have contacted otterbox about it and just awaiting reply now.
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I didn't have an issue with the grip of the case but the buttons are a big problem. I did point it out in my review. The trident case is a lot better button wise.

A lot of people have been interested in the differences between the commuter and trident aegis cases so I'm about to film a quick comparison

Oli2k said:
A lot of people have been interested in the differences between the commuter and trident aegis cases so I'm about to film a quick comparison
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Do a drop test:laugh:

tomer4321765 said:
Do a drop test:laugh:
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lol If someone wants to send me an s3 I gladly will ;-)
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what do u think is better over all
this or Trident Aegis

miahegypt said:
what do u think is better over all
this or Trident Aegis
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I'd personally go for the trident if it was the same price as the otterbox
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great review, I have been searching for a gal s3 specific otterbox review and haven't found any... until now.
That is an issue re the lovely sleek lithe lines of the s3 being covered and ruined by protection, but as has been said, thats the trade off i guess.
I am having a really hard time deciding between a few cases. Bought the invisible skin full body protector (it's my goto scratch protection despite niggles with it) and that will sit beneath any case I buy. May have to take the rear skin off to fit but will cross that bridge...
Fancied a defender but the built in screen protector bothers me as I am worried about it fading and misting over time, where as the commuter does allow for the separate screen skin which then can be removed and replaced independently if required.
Would really like the defender but it is increasingly looking like the commuter will be the best solution :/

I just picked the Aegis off eBay for $26 shipped. Good case so far.
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Just got Email....white Otterbox Commuter case is on back order so i will be waiting another week and half to get mine.
:cyclops:

Tight fitting case for the S3?

So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?

I'm not sure what you mean by a "tight fitting case" beyond one that fits securely. With that as the criterion, I can recommend two cases:
Less protective, and currently significantly less expensive (because only shipping is being charged), is the ZooGue, which is available for the cost of shipping. I paid just under $6.00 for two cases shipped within the United States. The cases are well-made and at least as protective as the basic black cases my wife and I bought for our Vibrants back in July of 2010.
More protective is the two-piece DBA Ultra Complete, which I received last night from Amazon.The fit and finish are excellent. The inner layer is TPU. The outer layer is a flexible polycarbonate.

victorlht88 said:
Try uag, I am amazed by it's build quality
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Agreed. Sold my defender for it.
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Cruzerlite if you like soft cases.

cyrusir said:
So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?
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Don't ever Buy the case-mate Barely there. It's horrible quality. I've heard the SGP Neo Hybrid is good

I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

Seidio Surface Case has a tight fit and a sleek design. Check it out
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txkorm said:
I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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The OP appears to be concerned about protection as well as a "tight fit." The more protection is an issue, the more I think I'd recommend the DBA Ultra Complete. But until last night, I was using a black ZooGue. It looks great with my PB SG III.

The Cruzerlite cases are awesome. Definitely tight fitting as requires some lining up to fit properly...can't just slap it on!
Buttons easily accessible, grease doesn't tend to build up like it does on my SGP screen protector either.
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cheers folks gonna try the zoogue

my NEO Hybrid is super tight

cyrusir said:
cheers folks gonna try the zoogue
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At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

txkorm said:
At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.

RebDovid said:
For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.
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...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

So the Zoogue is "free"? I added two different colored cases and it comes out to $.02 cents plus $5.97 shipping.
edit: Ordered a blue and a white case for $5.99. Thanks for name dropping.

yes its free, i just got mine yesterday. thought it was 2 weeks before it arrives, but hey, it took only around 1 week(i guess). what i ordered was red, which i thought ill be giving it to my wife as i plan to buy her a red S3; but i instead bought galaxy note 10.1!! lol... now i have this as my spare case (together with CM phantom, otterbox commuter and metal slim(white) ) hahaha

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...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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DBA Cases is a new company that makes the Just Like Glass screen protectors and Thin Grip and Complete Ultra. There are threads discussing the Thin Grip here, the Complete Ultra here, and the current production screen protector here. (I have no business connection with the company. I came across it in my search, as a new Galaxy S III owner, for a case and screen protector. The CEO has been an active participant in the discussion of his products. In response to complaints about the coverage of his screen protector, he had made and sent to seven testers, a larger trial model. I'm one of the lucky testers. Mine came yesterday. My initial impressions of the larger screen protector, which I'll expand on over time, are in DBA Cases supersized me.)

Get the Slim Case directly made by Samsung!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089KJW3Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Having trouble finding a protective case, any top picks?

Hey guys,
I am late to the Nexus 5 owner parade, but none the less really enjoying this phone. I have not been able to find a good case for it though, most are very slim and cover the back and sides but not top and bottom. Amazon has mixed reviews on alot of the more popular cases, but I'm guessing most of the cases might be hidden somewhere deep in the pages since the phone is a few years old. Any suggestions on a good protective case, something like an otterbox commuter series style versus a defender, I don't need all out protection, just good dual layer setup. I like the ballistic case, but I have ordered 2 and both were labeled Nexus 5, but for the Nexus 6
Appreciate any advice and feel free to post up pics of your setup you recommend if you are using it.

Slim armor by Spigen. even the false one from china are very good quality.

I've had this on mine for 2 years now and inside my phone is absolutely mint condition still
http://www.amazon.co.uk/i-Blason-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG
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Ben36 said:
I've had this on mine for 2 years now and inside my phone is absolutely mint condition still
http://www.amazon.co.uk/i-Blason-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00FUPVHLG
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@Ben36 is possible to use tempered glass with that case?

Yea it'd work, but the tempered glass would be under the cases own protective screen. Unless you mean rip the cases screen out all together, which again would work. But i honestly wouldn't say you'd need to. It's protected mine perfectly for 2 years and I'm on building sites etc
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ringke fusion or spigen ultra hybrid. imo they've got quite good drop protection. almost 2 years using em.

I actually currently have the spigen ultra on my Z5. It's a really nice good fitting case. No where near the protection of the armourbox but still pretty good. I'd say if the armourbox was a 10 the spigen is about a 6-7 on protection. So if you don't want really rugged and just good decent protection then the spigen is really good
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I just get the case from ebay
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me too i didn't find any good case for this device, instead i bought a slickwrap wood skin and a rubber bumper case. it looks great now.

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I just get the case from ebay
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Nice looking, but I would not call it "protective" if you dropped it.

Use Bugdroid Case from Cruzerlite. Best Case. U can watch videos on you tube ppl dropping nexus 5 in it and its a good protection in less then 10$

I have the Tech21 Impactology case, and it's pretty good.
http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?i...gclid=CM6LsdOOrMkCFcKGaQod0b4Htg&gclsrc=aw.ds
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wolfen69 said:
Nice looking, but I would not call it "protective" if you dropped it.
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I have Spiden Neohybrid.. and this is good.... it has so many times saved my phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Wtrdn0R-Q

I have had both soft and harder cases from miniinthebox. Cheap and do the job well.

Best Case Brands!
If you need at least a list to choose, here are my picks:
1. Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circut
2. Caseology TPU Case
3. Diztronic Matte Black
4. Spigen Neo Hybrid (Best color is red
So far I have a history with Cruzerlite and Spigen, but I have recently bought a Caseology case from YouTube reviews that were really good.

Ringke Fusion. It's great and holds up well even after 1.5 years of use.

Spigen Slim Armor, durable and good looking. Totally worth the price.

Spigen
Spigen cases are pretty awesome, I have the Slim Armor one on my nexus, work perfectly and hasnt deteriorated after >1 year of use. They also have a lifetime warranty on the case I think so if it does mess up they will send you a new one for free

dmxsoulja3 said:
Hey guys,
I am late to the Nexus 5 owner parade, but none the less really enjoying this phone. I have not been able to find a good case for it though, most are very slim and cover the back and sides but not top and bottom. Amazon has mixed reviews on alot of the more popular cases, but I'm guessing most of the cases might be hidden somewhere deep in the pages since the phone is a few years old. Any suggestions on a good protective case, something like an otterbox commuter series style versus a defender, I don't need all out protection, just good dual layer setup. I like the ballistic case, but I have ordered 2 and both were labeled Nexus 5, but for the Nexus 6
Appreciate any advice and feel free to post up pics of your setup you recommend if you are using it.
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Any battery cases under $10 for nexus 5?

I've been pleased as Punch with this Ballistic case.
http://www.amazon.ca/Ballistic-Tough-Jacket-Case-Nexus/dp/B00IKYI4BK/
It's bulky and it isn't exactly cheap, but if you drop phones as often as I do it's worth it. Plus it feels pretty nifty in the hand.