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Vipertech Premium Leather Slim Case on amazon for $14.99 shipped!

Just a heads up- looks like many of the other cases reviewed here but this one is only $10 shipped. I just ordered one; I'll review it when it arrives. 9 5-star reviews!
*Edit: looks like it's up to $15. Still, appears to be the same as the pyro case and a few others that sell for twice that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...-options=see-all-buying-options&condition=new

Wow, that looks almost exactly like the Pyro skin clip case that I just bought for $30 bucks. It's listed on amazon for $14.95+shipping now. How did you get it for $10 shipped? If the quality and build is anything like the pyro, I'd be intrigued

dhuangxda said:
Wow, that looks almost exactly like the Pyro skin clip case that I just bought for $30 bucks. It's listed on amazon for $14.95+shipping now. How did you get it for $10 shipped? If the quality and build is anything like the pyro, I'd be intrigued
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looks like they upped it. It was $9.98 when I posted.
I think that the pyro case (and several others) are the same rebranded chinese thing. I really don't care, all I want is to pay less for it. At $15, it still beats most of the others by at least a few bucks. I'll review it when it gets here.
BTW- I'll update the OP with the price.

I bought this case from amazon for 9.98 shipped and received it in two days! They apparently had a promotion going because they refunded my money and let me keep the case for free in exchange for a review. Great case, great build quality and looks great!

This is the 3rd variation of the same case. I think it's all the same manufacturer just different distributors. I'm in!

Just got mine for 9.98 great quality and got it for free after I left them a review.

I don't know how everybody is giving this case such great reviews. Sure, it's cheap and does its job, but the quality is definetely not there. I got mine yesterday and the clips on the top seem somewhat uneven between each corner. Also, the case does not stay fully flat when holding the tablet opened in your hands. That's quite annoying and makes it basically unusable to me. The case also seems to bulge when closed due to the middle clamps holding the tablet; which, by the way, cover a bit of the bottom portion of each speaker.
For the price, I'd give this case 4 stars, but 5 stars is just too much. People are easily satisfied I suppose.

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I don't know how everybody is giving this case such great reviews. Sure, it's cheap and does its job, but the quality is definetely not there. I got mine yesterday and the clips on the top seem somewhat uneven between each corner. Also, the case does not stay fully flat when holding the tablet opened in your hands. That's quite annoying and makes it basically unusable to me. The case also seems to bulge when closed due to the middle clamps holding the tablet; which, by the way, cover a bit of the bottom portion of each speaker.
For the price, I'd give this case 4 stars, but 5 stars is just too much. People are easily satisfied I suppose.
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Look, I don't disagree that it's not perfect, but after owning many, many different cases for many different tablets, I have to say that this one is about as good as it gets for the price. The only cases I've seen that are better quality cost $50 or more. Maybe you got one that is defective; for the price that wouldn't surprise me. Get them to replace it. Also, please don't dismiss those of us that are happy with the case with "People are easily satisfied I suppose." That's rude.
BTW- I tried to figure out what you were talking about when you said "the case does not stay fully flat when holding the tablet opened in your hands" and realized the problem: you're not holding it tight enough. It's new material and needs to be conditioned. Squeeze it a bunch of times to loosen and crease the bottom edge.

I'll try to conditition it when I get home. Do you also notice a bulge when closing it from the middle clips?

does this case fit with an invisible shield by zagg?

jaewon223 said:
does this case fit with an invisible shield by zagg?
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Yes. I have a clearprotector full body protector and it fits fine. So far no problem with it catching when I open and close the flap.
BTW- I think this is exactly the same case as the "pyro case" which has a huge thread here. Except much less expensive...

Please be honest guys, does your case stay flush when opening it 360 degrees without pushing it against its back? I find this highly annoying. I've been trying to break the leather all day and have had no success!
Also, anyone else here find that the locking flap marked their tablet over time? I'd hate for that to happen.
Thanks in advance...

shigga said:
Just got mine for 9.98 great quality and got it for free after I left them a review.
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how u do that? i just order mine

akarol said:
I don't know how everybody is giving this case such great reviews. Sure, it's cheap and does its job, but the quality is definetely not there. I got mine yesterday and the clips on the top seem somewhat uneven between each corner. Also, the case does not stay fully flat when holding the tablet opened in your hands. That's quite annoying and makes it basically unusable to me. The case also seems to bulge when closed due to the middle clamps holding the tablet; which, by the way, cover a bit of the bottom portion of each speaker.
For the price, I'd give this case 4 stars, but 5 stars is just too much. People are easily satisfied I suppose.
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I received my case with a note that said if I left a 5-star review I would be given a full refund, thus getting my case for free. I'm assuming that's why it's getting so many 5-star reviews.

akarol said:
Please be honest guys, does your case stay flush when opening it 360 degrees without pushing it against its back? I find this highly annoying. I've been trying to break the leather all day and have had no success!
Also, anyone else here find that the locking flap marked their tablet over time? I'd hate for that to happen.
Thanks in advance...
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My case doesn't stay flush (if you mean folding it completely back like a magazine?) but neither did my belkin ultra thin folio. I believe its because of the design. The only way I can see it staying flush is if the material used was very pliable or there was a hinge (kind of like a notebook with rings).
Also, I too felt that it might scratch my tab with the front clip, but so far it hasnt. Overall, its a good case and in some aspects better than the belkin ultra thin folio.

Yeah, it's growing on me. I do wish it stayed more fluch when fully opened. I feel they could have made the flap holding both parts together a bit longer to allow that to happen.
I'm going barenaked with the tablet on this thing. I really hope it doesn't scratch the edges of my tablet. I have been puyshing the locking flap a bit outward so there's not much resistance to close it. Seems to help a bit.

vuabip00 said:
how u do that? i just order mine
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I got a letter shipped with mine that basically said to do a review for the case and rate it and my payment would be refunded. Wrote the review and was refunded the next day.

gah so frustrating!! amazon doesnt ship to nz....sigh sigh.....

What on earth would make this case incompatible with the verizon version of the tab? Something in the case blocking the 4g signal?

Buji said:
What on earth would make this case incompatible with the verizon version of the tab? Something in the case blocking the 4g signal?
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Uhhh... what about the different position of the buttons on the LTE models? Look up the user uploaded photos on the Amazon description of the Pyro Case.

Speck cases!

Not sure why I have yet to see anyone mention these on here, but on a whim I went to their site and saw they are selling 3 styles for our phone now. Back when I had my iphones (3gs and 4) these cases were always my favorite. Once I got my GSII, I didn't see them releasing anything for it and didn't like many of the other cases out there, so I just went commando.
I just ordered the black candy shell (for my white GS3) and will also be checking back to see if any other colors are released. I always felt they offered a great amount of protection (kept my iphone 4 safe MULTIPLE times from really bad drops) and not TOO much bulk (IE- not an otterbox).
Pixelskin HD (had this on my ip4 first, probably the most well constructed tpu style case out there)
http://www.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung/pixelskin-hd-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Fabshell (not my cup-o-tea )
http://www.speckproducts.com/fabshell-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Candyshell (cannot wait to get mine)
http://www.speckproducts.com/candyshell-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Once I get mine, I will post up a mini review. But judging from my past experience with them, I know I will love it.
Anyone else get them yet?

I'm planning on getting one of these (Candyshell), however, it appears they color I want isn't in stock yet. (Dark Grey). Apparently some AT&T stores have them in stock though.
I'm on Verizon, but may need to take a trip into AT&T and pick one up.
Somebody on Android Central posted pics of theirs and it is gorgeous. Looks perfect with the SG3.

My wife has the white/pink candyshell one on her Atrix 2 and when i took it off she ad some rusty looking stains on the corners of her phone.

I bought a grey Speck Candyshell from my local AT&T store for $35 while I waited for the cheaper slimmer cases I had ordered. It was a great fit, almost a tad too tight for my liking. But it was very solid, offered nice protection for the back/sides/rim-raised for the screen.
I just returned it as my other cases came, IMO the fit was a little too tight for me, and it added just a bit too much bulk for me, I like my cases barely there. Though I'm sure many will love it, this was just my feeling on it.

hawkeye2188 said:
My wife has the white/pink candyshell one on her Atrix 2 and when i took it off she ad some rusty looking stains on the corners of her phone.
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Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.

gaveup said:
Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.
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I dont know possibly, she doesnt care about it so it doesnt bother me much. Thanks for the heads up though.

The Candyshell looks awesome, but does anyone know what the finish is like? I need something with a little bit of rubbery grip bcause this phone just wants to slide right out of my hands.

NA 521" said:
The Candyshell looks awesome, but does anyone know what the finish is like? I need something with a little bit of rubbery grip bcause this phone just wants to slide right out of my hands.
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My wife's candyshell case doesn't feel rubbery/grippy, however it doesn't ever seem to slip out of her hands either.

gaveup said:
Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.
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Good point!
I had that happen with my DINC. Scratches from dirt and dust getting in. Was hoping that the Speck wouldn't do that as it's more enclosed and lined, but still..... I think I'll remember to do that from time to time.

hawkeye2188 said:
My wife's candyshell case doesn't feel rubbery/grippy, however it doesn't ever seem to slip out of her hands either.
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I just looked at one at a store and the finish was too smooth for me. I need something with a little more grip. My search continues...

Just ordered the black/dark grey candyshell. All colors of the candyshell are available on their site with free shipping right now.

I ordered one of the candy shells yesterday. It should be here tomorrow. They also said that if enough people hit the feedback button link on the bottom of their main site and request the SmartFlex Card for the gs3, they will make it.
Smartflex for iPhone 4s link
I've already done the feedback so hopefully others will too.

Anyone have pics of their device with the Candyshell on?

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That is such a nice looking case.
I read so much about the soft edges eventually flaking though, and the back being easy to scratch

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Which color is that listed as on the site? Black/Dark Gray I assume?
Soot/black is the one I want and its the only one thats unavailable! D;
What do you guys think of the Bayou/Pebble on a PB phone? Might go with that if Soot isn't available soon.
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What color is that?

SemiGamer said:
Which color is that listed as on the site? Black/Dark Gray I assume?
Soot/black is the one I want and its the only one thats unavailable! D;
What do you guys think of the Bayou/Pebble on a PB phone? Might go with that if Soot isn't available soon.
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I think I may go with the Bayou/Pebble for the PB ill be getting too... Guess we can love or hate the color combo together haha

Bluerai said:
I think I may go with the Bayou/Pebble for the PB ill be getting too... Guess we can love or hate the color combo together haha
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That's the same color I ordered. All were available when I ordered and thought the bayou/pebble looked pretty good.

It's the soot/black in the pics above.....picked it up at the ATT store last week. Although a little off topic i also ordered the cruzer lite TPU clear case for $9 off [email protected] Bottomline, you get what you pay for in cases.....don't expect a $35 case for $9. The speck case is a quality product while i feel the other is not.

Bumper Case, anyone has gotten this?

Hi, they look kind of good, has anyone bought one of this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hybrid-Bump...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2332d8b846

I actually have the red one. the clear back side actually gets a lot of scratches and fingerprints, unless you have the white nexus 5. Its a pretty simple case and saved my phone couple of times from minor drops. ( no screen protector).

IcOpRo said:
Hi, they look kind of good, has anyone bought one of this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hybrid-Bump...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2332d8b846
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http://www.amazon.com/Slick-Shell-Plastic-Hybrid-Backless/dp/B00H7MTY3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390084486&sr=8-1&keywords=B00H7MTY3I
Got it here on amazon shipped from USA for same price.
I have the black one. It is actually pretty good. First couple times it turn off my phone due to it pressing the power button. I took it out and put it back in and now is pretty much perfect.
Going to get the other colors.

joyj112 said:
I actually have the red one. the clear back side actually gets a lot of scratches and fingerprints, unless you have the white nexus 5. Its a pretty simple case and saved my phone couple of times from minor drops. ( no screen protector).
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The clear back side as in theres a plastic backing or are u talking about the bareback of the phone?
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This looks like one of the hybrid cases with the clear back removed. I'd bet money that's exactly what it is. Probably made in the same factory, they just don't put the back in these. I'll never understand the allure of bumper cases. They made sense with the iPhone 4/4s but for any other phone I think they are just pointless and ugly.

_MetalHead_ said:
This looks like one of the hybrid cases with the clear back removed. I'd bet money that's exactly what it is. Probably made in the same factory, they just don't put the back in these. I'll never understand the allure of bumper cases. They made sense with the iPhone 4/4s but for any other phone I think they are just pointless and ugly.
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Is a decent protection while keeping it close to the original phone shape and weight. If you drop it, it can take most of the impact instead of your phone taking the impact. It also protect the glass part somewhat since it is rise on the front so if you put it on the table face down it is not touching the glass.

What's up with that rectangle bit sticking out on the back? Is that for anything particular? It kind of kills the flow.

looks like a cheap imitation of the iblason one

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Is a decent protection while keeping it close to the original phone shape and weight. If you drop it, it can take most of the impact instead of your phone taking the impact. It also protect the glass part somewhat since it is rise on the front so if you put it on the table face down it is not touching the glass.
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I mean I get it, but I just understand why people like them so much. But to each their own. The aluminum one (theres a thread for it somewhere) was somewhat OK, but this one looks like it's missing half the case.
Wergin said:
Any One tell Me about zerolemon battery Case for N5...
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Dude why is every one of your posts asking about the zerolemon case? What are you, a paid shill? Quit trying to hijack threads. Search the accessories forum for a thread about it, and if there are none post your own. Or search google, that's a novel idea, don't you think?

_MetalHead_ said:
This looks like one of the hybrid cases with the clear back removed. I'd bet money that's exactly what it is. Probably made in the same factory, they just don't put the back in these. I'll never understand the allure of bumper cases. They made sense with the iPhone 4/4s but for any other phone I think they are just pointless and ugly.
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agree, only phones with glass backing like the nexus 4/ iphone4/s need that back clear covering! otherwise a bareback bumper is fine!

[Review] Noreve Ambition Leather Case (Ivoire)

Hi XDA,
Time for another case review, again from the good people over at Noreve. The company, based in France, is well known for making extremely high quality, genuine leather cases for mobile devices and tablets. In total, this is my 8th Noreve case - that should be a testament of the quality and how much I love these cases.
As always, Noreve does an impeccable job with packaging.
As an extra bonus, you get a soft carrying case for your case as well.
Upon opening the box, you are greeted with that addictive leather smell. It's weird to be smelling your phone all the time, but the case just smells that good. There is nothing quite like high quality, genuine leather.
The case is very solid and feels great in the hand. This model is from the Ambition series, and it seems to be even softer than their standard
Perpetuelle series. Very comfortable to hold, won't slip easily, and even if it does, you're well protected in every way.
Here is the case with a look from the front. Note that you have a cutout for the indicator LED, and also the metal speaker grille. I personally love the metal speaker grille.
Note that they have left enough of a cut out for the microphone and speaker on the bottom of the device.
A shot with the case open.
As you can see from the side views, they is ample room for the volume rocker and power button. Everything is as it should be.
And finally, a shot of the back of the case, revealing the cut out for the camera, which is perfect. This is a model without a belt clip, which is personal preference. If you would like a belt clip installed, then Noreve provides both a choice of metal and/or plastic and no extra charge. Very thoughtful of them.
The only gripe I would have with this case is that the magnet is not quite strong enough. Perhaps it's only the model I reviewed here, but when you fold the front part of the case backwards (when writing a text for example) it has a tendency to flap around a bit, rather than being locked in place by the magnet. Still, not really a big deal, as your hands are usually gripping the phone from behind anyway while using the device.
Overall I would say that this is another fantastic case from Noreve. Haven't really come across a bad one so far, the genuine leather and protective qualities are always a winner with me. And there's just something about it being hand made in France. In this day and age, where almost everything of this sort is made in China from cheap materials, I really do applaud Noreve for sticking to the tradition of hand crafting leather goods. They also offer a staggering array of finishes and colors for your case, pretty much whatever you can think of, they have to offer.
Here is a link to the Nexus 5 product page.
Cheers!

You wrote an entire review without mentioning the price?
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Very well written review,
I enjoyed it.
Thanks!
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If anyone has ever looked at premium leather cases like Noreve then you know how much these cases are. I am a fan of them, even though they really screwed up my order for my Nexus 4 lol. But growing pains of a small company.
These cases remind me of the old Vaja iVolution cases I had for my Sony Clie NX70 lol. I actually came across my old pda in my desk the other day. I was tempted to power it up lol. In any case, great review and I hope they improved in estimating the time frame to get the cases done. I waited 3 months without a word for my Nexus 4 until I told them to cancel my order. Not sure what happened, but that was my personal experience with them the first go around. I may go and try again, dunno. Depends if I feel like waiting a month for a case because of the hand crafting .

No offense of course to the OP, but is it me or does this case not look very appealing. I understand it is high quality and everything but especially for the 50 euros they're asking for I don't think it looks that great. It just looks kind of "mushy" to me. I also find it weird that it opens vertically.

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No offense of course to the OP, but is it me or does this case not look very appealing.
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It's not just you. I would mUch rather get a battery case for that price. At least it's functional
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PsychDrummer said:
No offense of course to the OP, but is it me or does this case not look very appealing. I understand it is high quality and everything but especially for the 50 euros they're asking for I don't think it looks that great. It just looks kind of "mushy" to me. I also find it weird that it opens vertically.
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None taken. People have different tastes when it comes to cases, this is just a good option which offers high quality leather.

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If anyone has ever looked at premium leather cases like Noreve then you know how much these cases are. I am a fan of them, even though they really screwed up my order for my Nexus 4 lol. But growing pains of a small company.
These cases remind me of the old Vaja iVolution cases I had for my Sony Clie NX70 lol. I actually came across my old pda in my desk the other day. I was tempted to power it up lol. In any case, great review and I hope they improved in estimating the time frame to get the cases done. I waited 3 months without a word for my Nexus 4 until I told them to cancel my order. Not sure what happened, but that was my personal experience with them the first go around. I may go and try again, dunno. Depends if I feel like waiting a month for a case because of the hand crafting .
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That is very strange, I think you may have just had some bad luck. All of my orders have arrived within a week, except the Nexus 7 case I have from them, which was custom made. That arrived in 3 weeks.
I would give them another try because if you like leather, you will love the fit and finish of these cases. And long time no see! I remember you from the Nexus 7 sub-forums, but I have been absent for quite a while.

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That is very strange, I think you may have just had some bad luck. All of my orders have arrived within a week, except the Nexus 7 case I have from them, which was custom made. That arrived in 3 weeks.
I would give them another try because if you like leather, you will love the fit and finish of these cases. And long time no see! I remember you from the Nexus 7 sub-forums, but I have been absent for quite a while.
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I thought your nick sounded familiar lol. Yes, still sporting the OG N7 as well. I may go about it and order again later. I am cased out for a spell lol.

detdett said:
You wrote an entire review without mentioning the price?
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I provided a link, did I not? Instead of writing that sentence, which took you 56 keystrokes and 2 clicks, you could have just clicked on the link.

People who can read can click on the link to the product page to find out the price is starting at 50€.
Looks like the bump in the flap is a magnet to unlock the phone when opening the case?

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I thought your nick sounded familiar lol. Yes, still sporting the OG N7 as well. I may go about it and order again later. I am cased out for a spell lol.
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Same, still have my 1st gen N7. Didn't see the need to upgrade to the second one as this still serves me well. I say go for the case, it was probably just some bad luck you had. Mine usually doesn't leave my house but I still always have the case on, it's just sexy damn it.

Hatshipuh said:
People who can read can click on the link to the product page to find out the price is starting at 50€.
Looks like the bump in the flap is a magnet to unlock the phone when opening the case?
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That would be correct good sir.

Need help with- screen protection and case

I'm in the Boston area and have been to the major locations, Verizon included , for screen protection and cases. Verizon's prices are out of line so I need some advice. NO one is really stocking Pixel 2 supplies.
I have gone on Amazon and bought a couple screen protectors that were on the list within this forum. They are both bad. They don't fit right and one of them confuses the phone. Confuses in such a way that when making a call the display blacks out. Plus they were a soft flimsy plastic and 4-5 star ratings. Both sent back.
I'm looking for a hard plastic protector. They are better and go on easy and don't have too many air bubbles.
As far as a case, I need-
Hard plastic, because the soft ones have friction if I use my shirt pocket. Not thick and bulky. I prefer control buttons that are hard plastic, because I hate the soft squishy ones. The hard ones contact better. What's crazy is that I recently when over seas and was at an out door market and found a Basus hard plastic case for my recently retired Note 5. It was great, 2 peice , not thick and bulky and had hard plastic control buttons. The problem that after searching I can't seem to find a Basus product anywhere. That case was $9. It was equal to any $40 that Verizon has.
Sorry to be whiner , but I know what I want I hope it's out there. I know Amazon is fairly good to deal with as far as returns but I'd like to get it right.
Thanks for any help!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/accessories/google-pixel-2-xl-screen-protectors-t3684327
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/accessories/google-pixel-2-xl-t3684333

Pkt_Lnt said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/accessories/google-pixel-2-xl-screen-protectors-t3684327
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/accessories/google-pixel-2-xl-t3684333
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Thanks for the link, but are there any go to protectors?
Thanks

pbman1953 said:
Thanks for the link, but are there any go to protectors?
Thanks
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There's a fairly massive thread on this subject, right in this forum. If you'll browse a few pages of it, you'll see that this has been a major issue for all of us who own P2XL's. In short - nothing conclusive yet, although a couple of promising, but expensive, possibilities are surfacing amidst a sea of dreadful products.