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Bumper-like cases for side protection?

I'm pretty much a minimalist when it comes to phone cases.
I already have ghost armor film on the front so I just need a bumper that protects the side bezel, just like iPhone 4's. I'd rather not have back cover since I have a white gs2.
Is there anything like that available?

nothing, how about something like this?http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-TPU-T...405692?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc0116ebc

I'm the same, i have the white one with the d3o case. I find myself taking the phone of the case alot because it just flat out interferes with the beauty of phone.. O think what he's looking for is something along the lines of the iphones iband.
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Yep. Like a bumper for the iphone...been trying to look for one as well..but no luck for me :-(
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ugotproblemz said:
Yep. Like a bumper for the iphone...been trying to look for one as well..but no luck for me :-(
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I'm pretty sure D30 had release them. They had it where you can have the bumpers only, or with the clear back. I saw them while I was inside the T-Mobile store a couple of weeks ago. Not sure if they have it in all the corporate stores.

I'm surprised there is not many option available for t-mobile version gs2... I just ordered white version of elbarto's link though it's not exactly what I was looking for.will post picss once I receive it. thansk everyone

I take that back, it was for the Galaxy S 4G, not the Galaxy S II 4G

The D30 flex protect is the closest thing to a bumper for our phone.
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Found some other stuffs on eBay. Looks pretty good but most pics of photochopped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220900861863?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320819179822?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330642841162?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Clear TPU Case
Have you considered getting a clear TPU case? I also have the white GS2 and I ordered this case right here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00620FT76/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Honestly, I think it looks ****ty on the black model, but I can vouch for it on the white one. It fits snugly on the phone and has power button and volume rocker cutouts. It's nice because it's totally transparent and you can see the white back. If anything, it just makes the phone look more badass.

Michaelearljohansen said:
Have you considered getting a clear TPU case? I also have the white GS2 and I ordered this case right here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00620FT76/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Honestly, I think it looks ****ty on the black model, but I can vouch for it on the white one. It fits snugly on the phone and has power button and volume rocker cutouts. It's nice because it's totally transparent and you can see the white back. If anything, it just makes the phone look more badass.
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Not taking any chances with this device. TPU cases offer minimal protection against drops, sure its cheap but I'd rather dish out the extra bucks for a reliable case. I have dropped my device many times already from carpet (not much to that I know ) to hardwood floors and the case has kept my device looking like new.
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iLeopard said:
Not taking any chances with this device. TPU cases offer minimal protection against drops, sure its cheap but I'd rather dish out the extra bucks for a reliable case. I have dropped my device many times already from carpet (not much to that I know ) to hardwood floors and the case has kept my device looking like new.
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Yeah theres no padding in a tpu case. People like the d30 because both the flex protect and defender offer padding and scratch protection.
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Just got the case and it looks fairly good. Back cover is frosty transparent so it still shows off white. It does add some bulkyness to it but it's close to what I was looking for: http://goincase.com/products/detail/snap-case-cl59594/2
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By leggysoe at 2012-01-26
By leggysoe at 2012-01-26

leggysoe said:
I'm pretty much a minimalist when it comes to phone cases.
I already have ghost armor film on the front so I just need a bumper that protects the side bezel, just like iPhone 4's. I'd rather not have back cover since I have a white gs2.
Is there anything like that available?
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If you are minimalist, then you don't need a screen protector for your device. The screen of your device is pretty resistant (Gorilla corning).
For case, I am also looking for one, the thinnest I have seen are the carbon ones. TPU ones are a bit bulky IMO.

barribow said:
If you are minimalist, then you don't need a screen protector for your device. The screen of your device is pretty resistant (Gorilla corning).
For case, I am also looking for one, the thinnest I have seen are the carbon ones. TPU ones are a bit bulky IMO.
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Carbon ones? As in the skins or is it an actual carbon fiber case?
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leggysoe said:
Just got the case and it looks fairly good. Back cover is frosty transparent so it still shows off white. It does add some bulkyness to it but it's close to what I was looking for: http://goincase.com/products/detail/snap-case-cl59594/2
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Very nice! You hadnt used your piece?

iLeopard said:
Very nice! You hadnt used your piece?
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Yeah but I was waiting for ghost armor to be installed. I'll visit a kiosk in the mall tomorrow and see if I want to stay with this TPU or get their carbon skins.

leggysoe said:
Yeah but I was waiting for ghost armor to be installed. I'll visit a kiosk in the mall tomorrow and see if I want to stay with this TPU or get their carbon skins.
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Got this case too. Really liked this case but didnt like the buttons so I cut them out..BIG mistake..now its worse as they are too recessed in. Might pick up another

NogaroS4 said:
Got this case too. Really liked this case but didnt like the buttons so I cut them out..BIG mistake..now its worse as they are too recessed in. Might pick up another
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Haha, my guess is your finger can't reach all the way down?
I'm still digging my D3O. I've yet to experience big drops (I'm really hoping not though). People complain too much over the buttons saying that they are too hard to press but really they soften over time.

iLeopard said:
Haha, my guess is your finger can't reach all the way down?
I'm still digging my D3O. I've yet to experience big drops (I'm really hoping not though). People complain too much over the buttons saying that they are too hard to press but really they soften over time.
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Word. Mine are much softer now after a few weeks of use. Cutting them out seems like a mistake... the buttons are protected by the case if dropped.
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best incipio case for the s3

what is the best incipio case for the s3? are they good and don't they have any problems (buttons, etc.) ?

I had the silicrylic and it worked perfectly the buttons didn't give me a problem. In actually even dropped the phone on the library floor which is basically cement with a ****ty carpet on top and it didn't even ding the case. I ended up returning it because the silicone layer was a little loose on the bottom but now I regret it I might buy it again
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I have a used syllicrilic case if anyone wants to buy. It's the gray/white. Works very well, I'm just a TPU guy, not a dual layer. PM me!

Been using the syllicrilic since it was released. I switch between the incipio syllicrilic and ringke slim lite depending if I'm at home or working. I am a construction worker and the syllicrilic does just fine for drops. Plus the buttons work perfect and the cutouts are also good. I listen to a lot of music and have a few different heaphones and auxiliary cables that I connect to the phone and haven't had any issues with the headphone jack yet.

otariq said:
I had the silicrylic and it worked perfectly the buttons didn't give me a problem. In actually even dropped the phone on the library floor which is basically cement with a ****ty carpet on top and it didn't even ding the case. I ended up returning it because the silicone layer was a little loose on the bottom but now I regret it I might buy it again
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The bottom part of the silicone being a little loose was actually a feature for me in that I could just stretch it out of the way in order for my 5-to-11pin MHL-HDMI adaptor to fit, and it snaps back into shape when I unplug . Also, the silicone doesn't peel up any screen protector you might choose, unlike TPU cases.
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I love my Incipio Silicrylic ($17); it was the best case by far out of the half dozen I tried. The only case I'm even considering replacing it with is the new Urban Armor Gear's, once the new colors come out (and the price drops from $35 to the low $20s)

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The bottom part of the silicone being a little loose was actually a feature for me in that I could just stretch it out of the way in order for my 5-to-11pin MHL-HDMI adaptor to fit, and it snaps back into shape when I unplug . Also, the silicone doesn't peel up any screen protector you might choose, unlike TPU cases.
I love my Incipio Silicrylic ($17); it was the best case by far out of the half dozen I tried. The only case I'm even considering replacing it with is the new Urban Armor Gear's, once the new colors come out (and the price drops from $35 to the low $20s)
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Hmm that color combination doesn't look bad I was hesitant of getting it from Amazon. I just bought sgp neo hybrid its in the mail but I might return it for the silicrylic again
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redthunda69 said:
I have a used syllicrilic case if anyone wants to buy. It's the gray/white. Works very well, I'm just a TPU guy, not a dual layer. PM me!
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Thanks. PM you for what?
What does the dual layer have as an extra compared to the basic TPU case?

kevindd992002 said:
Thanks. PM you for what?
What does the dual layer have as an extra compared to the basic TPU case?
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I'm saying that I'm selling my Incipio case, and if anyone wants to buy, he should PM me. The dual layer has really, as it sounds, two layers of protection. It's got that plastic outer shell and the silicone inner shell. A TPU case is one solid piece, which I prefer.

redthunda69 said:
I'm saying that I'm selling my Incipio case, and if anyone wants to buy, he should PM me. The dual layer has really, as it sounds, two layers of protection. It's got that plastic outer shell and the silicone inner shell. A TPU case is one solid piece, which I prefer.
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Rihht got you. The only TPU case is the sycrilic right?
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kevindd992002 said:
Rihht got you. The only TPU case is the sycrilic right?
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Silicrylic isn't tpu its partially silicone (first layer) and a polycarbonate shell (outer layer). There are numerous tpu cases for s3 I just bought sgp neo hybrid it should arrive tmrw ill let u know how it is just search for tpu on Amazon
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otariq said:
Silicrylic isn't tpu its partially silicone (first layer) and a polycarbonate shell (outer layer). There are numerous tpu cases for s3 I just bought sgp neo hybrid it should arrive tmrw ill let u know how it is just search for tpu on Amazon
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Well, I was planning on buying the neo hybrid but many are saying that the volume and power buttons become very sensitive when it is installed. Did you know that?
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Hmm that color combination doesn't look bad I was hesitant of getting it from Amazon. I just bought sgp neo hybrid its in the mail but I might return it for the silicrylic again
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I've got the same color combo also, looks great with the white S3

Bump!
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kevindd992002 said:
Well, I was planning on buying the neo hybrid but many are saying that the volume and power buttons become very sensitive when it is installed. Did you know that?
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I get it today will let u know when I get home
Edit: just got the case I love the feel and slimness of it but ppl were right the buttons suck @ss. The power button is really sensitive and the volume down works perfectly but volume up has a mind of its own I can barely get it to work
Edit 2: looks like the volume button needed to settle in the volume up and down both click now and work properly but the power is still really sensitive
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It seems like almost all cases have really thin protection along the bottom of the phone (where the USB port is), either that or they are super floppy exactly like the picture demonstrates in this case. This concerns me because sometimes when I drop my phone it really goes sliding along the pavement.... If the silicone can be moved out of place that easily then when the phone goes sliding couldnt that portion of the silicone be pulled away exposing the phone to the ground?

I love my silicrylic shine. the back cover looks like brushed aluminum. this is actually my 2nd silicrylic case, the first one was all black but I just didn't like the color match up with my blue phone.
I've also noticed that the silicone on the shine version is slightly tighter than my black one which is nice. but that could be simply because it's new and I've had the black one for months now

otariq said:
I get it today will let u know when I get home
Edit: just got the case I love the feel and slimness of it but ppl were right the buttons suck @ss. The power button is really sensitive and the volume down works perfectly but volume up has a mind of its own I can barely get it to work
Edit 2: looks like the volume button needed to settle in the volume up and down both click now and work properly but the power is still really sensitive
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Exactly what I was worrying about O don't understand why SGP can't address that issue properly.
Death&co said:
I love my silicrylic shine. the back cover looks like brushed aluminum. this is actually my 2nd silicrylic case, the first one was all black but I just didn't like the color match up with my blue phone.
I've also noticed that the silicone on the shine version is slightly tighter than my black one which is nice. but that could be simply because it's new and I've had the black one for months now
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But a TPU Incipio would be better than a silicone case, right?
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Honestly sgp isn't that bad now I just had to let it settle in and I might look into cutting the small rectangles on the inside and see if that helps. I really like the case tho its very slim and doesn't catch any lint or anything. Btw incipio doesn't make any tpu cases at least not for s3 just go to incipio.com and check out their stuff
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How does the spigen compare to the silacrylic? I have the gray case that is pictured. I don't find the silicone to be loose. It never slides down. Site, I could push it with my fingers, but why? I just wish it were lower profile. It seems super protective, but I wish it didn't add so much mass. It's not as big as an otter box, but it's not thin. The Spigen looks really nice and somewhat thinner. How do you think it stacks up to the silacrylic for fall Protection?

If ur more accident prone I'd say stick to silicrylic its a little heavier and thicker but definitely gives more protection in my opinion. If u drop it on a corner that pc shell will pop off and take energy away from the phone while the silicone will absorb the rest. Spg is a little thinner and I think it's enough protection for me (minor drops around the house mainly carpet flooring) when I walk and text I always use 2 hands but the thing about accidents are that they happen when u least expect so this is a choice you'll have to make. Btw that outer shell on sgp isn't really gonna do anything its more for show and to secure the tpu case onto the phone.
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[REVIEW] SGP SPIGEN Ultra Lumi Bumper. (HQ Pics Heavy) Must see++

Have you been looking around to find the most beautiful case for your s3? I have got you covered. I have found the perfect case for the Galaxy S3.
This is a review for the SGP Spigen Bumper Ultra Lumi series. I have ordered this case before three weeks and it arrived today. As you can see from the photos, the packaging for this case is pretty good.
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Once you order this case, you get the following items: 1. Case 2. Front protector 3. Back protector 4. Cleaning cloth. Normally you have to pay at least 10 dollars to get a decent pair of front and back protectors, so its a positive thing that they are included for free.
Now, lets have a look at the case. First thing i have noticed is the slim factor of the case. It looks beautiful and most of all: it looks premium. Although, if you touch the case you get that plastic feel. I dont see this as a bad thing, because it gives you at the same time the feeling that this case will do its job: to protect your investment.
As you can see from the photos, the cut outs for the usb, headphone jack, mics are perfectly lined. The buttons, both volume and power, are made of plastic. This is a good thing because its far more easy to press them from other tpu cases out there.
Also, this case has edges on the front and back of it. If you lay your phone on the table, its still protected because of these edges. Same thing goes for the front of the phone. You are protected because of these edges, so if you drop your phone on a straight floor, you are protected as well.
Now lets move on the negative side of this case. The price is little high for some people but notice that this case is one of the most beautiful cases i have ever seen (and i have seen a lot). Moreover, when you are holding your phone with this case, it doesnt have that anti-slippery feeling, that other cases give you. I dont care very much about this because i know that this case will protect my phone in every days situations.
Finally, I highly recommend this case to every s3 user in this forum. However, i dont think that it will look as great in the pebble blue s3. I am sure that it looks fantastic on my white galaxy s3 with my aluminum brushed back cover.
If i could give a rate to this case, i would rate it: 4,5/5.
Here's the pros and cons:
Pros: 1. best looking case for my taste 2. very good protection 3. easily accessible buttons
Cons: 1. pricey more some people 2. not having that anti-slippery feeling.
I hope you liked this review. If you find it helpful, hit thanks.
You can buy this case on:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
Have a nice day everybody.
10/11/2012 ***UPDATE*** I emailed SGP Spigen and asked them when this beautiful case will be back in stock, and this is the response i got:
"We are still unsure when we will be receiving new shipments of the Ultra Bumper from our manufacturers and they haven't given us an ETA yet.* As soon as they inform us, I will be sure to send you an email".
So anyone who wants this case, HOLD on

Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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nice!! thanks for the feedback :laugh:

angie4u said:
that looks absolutely beautiful~ the White S3 with the white bumper looks amazing.
good review!
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i know. it is hard to find a nice looking bumper for s3. i am glad, i did.

I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.

Kruzkal said:
I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.
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nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!

kl25 said:
nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!
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it will protected ur phone from straight floors, tried it

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I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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b0gd4n said:
I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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if you need more pictures, let me know

Just to be sure, maar camera dienst hit the table when laying flat?
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your camera lens and speaker will be protected when ur phone is laying on the table.
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awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case

vikramdhani said:
awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case
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basically it is a case because it protects ur phone in every way. notice that they include front and back protectors, so you are fully protected :good:

Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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DandroidT said:
Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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if you take a look at the pictures, i have a brushed aluminum back cover which fits perfectly to the bumper case. it has a better fit than most bumpers on ebay, i guarantee you that.
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I see it now
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Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.

JayGoat said:
Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.
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yes it is plastic and i think that a vinyl will applied nicely to the case BUT i dont recommend to do so if you have the white s3, because i think that the case is beautiful as it is. its my opinion but its your decision

True bumper cases

It seems like we have two options:
Poetic Borderline or this Abacus bumper, which seems to be the same as this i-Blason bumper.
I just got the i-Blason bumper, and it's pretty terrible. It's large and thick, yet the USB hole is just big enough to accommodate the stock cable, which is on the slim side.
Check the photos below, with the first comparing with another crappy case from caseology, which I thought was bulky as well, and the second a closeup of the 3.5mm hole, showing off the thickness in all its glory.
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I am about to give up on bumpers and get a cruzerlite case or something
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By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?

g2tl said:
By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?
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They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
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I thought that wasn't a bumper case. Must be the bad rendering.
Thanks.

yah that is bad rendering. and i think that looks like an ugly bumper case.

+1
Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.

three colors one a phone are too much imo, I'll pass on these one... I think I would by something transparent + color though

Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.

qsdf55 said:
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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Were are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.

adrian089 said:
I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
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The price is a bit high, but I'll admit that I probably would have ordered one with my phone if they had been available, mostly because it says nexus on the back.

Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.

Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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DigitalMonk said:
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!

got_killed said:
I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
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Sides don't seem any bulkier then a Cruzerlite case but are harder plastic. Don't have my phone yet so can't tell you about the buttons other then I suspect they will be firm. Back is hard plastic so I'm guessing it won't scratch easy.
Can provide more feedback when I get my phone Monday.
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How's the inside of the case? Any causes for concern that the case might mark the case or any part of the finish inside that might rub on the sides of the phone when on?
Just I have had bumper cases before that can cause marking on the actual phone through poor finish on the inside which is what you don't want from something made to protect your phone
Cheers in advance
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Inside it just feels like real smooth hard plastic. Didn't feel any sharp edges that would rub and wear.
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Elisha said:
Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
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clear back is not the same as bare back though
qsdf55 said:
+1
Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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exactly my point

I just bought a spare one to wait for a good 'real bumper' to hit the market in europe (the poetic will cost me double the price because of the delivery from usa, and and don't like it, aesthetically)

This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0

g2tl said:
This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
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SOLD. These look very nice, and though their version for the N4 had some issues, this N5 version looks like it'll be just fine with the 2 piece design instead of one solid piece. and some nice color options.
Just sucks there is no prime and it's going to be a few weeks.

neok44 said:
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
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Yeah, I have one of these for my n4. Survived one fall(concrete), corner of case little scuffed, n4 fine . Never took it off once I put it on, used it with a horiz holster during the warm month, breast pocket of winter coat o.w. or just lying on a table/carried by hand.
What do you do sit and stare at your case all day? Frankly I don't even notice it.
Note: mine never fell apart like some of the Amazon reviews for the n4 version claimed OTOH I wasn't putting it on/removing it every other which I suppose could account for it eventually pulling apart...
I've already ordered the hybrid & slim armor(wanted something available now since the only time that I dropped the n4 was shortly after receiving it), plus the other case listed in the threads here. Might end up ordering this again IF I don't like the three that I've got on order already(well the slim shipped should be here same day as n5).
Now all I need is another horiz holster w/belt clip as I'm sure the one that fit the n4 isn't going to fit the n5 as it was already a little tight with n4 + bumper case...

Tudia slim TPU case review

I pre ordered the Tudia case from Amazon.com on Sunday Aug. 3rd and received it on Wednesday August 6th.
Inside the small bubble envelope, I found the case. It was packaged in plastic like many other Chinese cases. It even included a cardboard dummy phone with Chinese writing.
I tore into the plastic and found that despite the cheap container, the case is fairly nice. It isn't very thick and barely adds any overall thickness to the phone. The back of the case feels a bit like velvety rubber, and on the top and bottom ends the plastic is glossy and smooth.
The holes on the case match up perfectly with all of the holes on my device.
The front lip of the case sticks out far enough to protect the Screen when the phone is face down.
The buttons line up nicely, and are easy to press.
I bought this case because I needed a tough case for work. Unfortunately, this case is no different than any other TPU case that I've owned. It seems that it will provide enough protection for day to day things, but if you are looking for extra protection, look elsewhere.
Overall, I think the price is a bit high for what I got. The case looks nice, but I'm a fan of the sandstone back that comes on the phone and if I'm going to cover it up, I'd prefer to cover it with something with more protection. Also, the case is a bit more slippery than the original back of the phone. The phone offers no more protection than any of the 99 cent cases on ebay.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LW...s One"&qid=1406234816&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Thanks to info from Charlieb620 and Knight-Rider, it has been confirmed that this case works well with a tempered glass screen protector. To see photos, go to this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54662999
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Will it play well with a glass screen protector?

It appears to have enough room for a glass screen protector, but I can't give you a definite answer because I haven't tried it. There is a very small gap between the lip and the screen. I suppose it depends on the thickness of your screen protector.
Others will be receiving them today and tomorrow and someone will probably chime in with your answer.

Thanks for the review!
Ordered that same one yesterday and one of those aluminum bumpercases the day I got my invite - of course neither will show till next week I'm guessing
So far the only issue I have found getting a new phone from a small company is lack of accessories, the ones I'm finding aren't exactly what I want but will make due.
Just hope more options show over the next few months!

demkantor said:
Thanks for the review!
Ordered that same one yesterday and one of those aluminum bumpercases the day I got my invite - of course neither will show till next week I'm guessing
So far the only issue I have found getting a new phone from a small company is lack of accessories, the ones I'm finding aren't exactly what I want but will make due.
Just hope more options show over the next few months!
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No problem. I'm hoping someone offers a more rugged case soon. I just recently got my one plus one also and I've found it hard to get nice accessories. I'm sure I'll jump to the next big thing in a few months though. This is my third phone this year, so it's a trend lately.

Nice review....
Can you resize your photos?

mbudden said:
Nice review....
Can you resize your photos?
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How are they showing up? I did all of this on mobile and they came out fine. Are they insanely huge on the desktop version? I can get online and change their size shortly if so.

tpierce89 said:
How are they showing up? I did all of this on mobile and they came out fine. Are they insanely huge on the desktop version? I can get online and change their size shortly if so.
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They're big but I like it that way, we can get to see more detail.

zephiK said:
They're big but I like it that way, we can get to see more detail.
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Hopefully they are somewhat clear. I took all of them except the last few with the One camera. It doesn't seem to be as clear as my note 3 camera, but I'm still trying to learn all the bells and whistles. I like this phone though.

tpierce89 said:
Hopefully they are somewhat clear. I took all of them except the last two with the One camera. It doesn't seem to be as clear as my note 3 camera, but I'm still trying to learn all the bells and whistles. I like this phone though.
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Pictures look great. I'm waiting for my Diztronic case, it arrives tomorrow. Planning to have any developmental projects for the OPO?

zephiK said:
Pictures look great. I'm waiting for my Diztronic case, it arrives tomorrow. Planning to have any developmental projects for the OPO?
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Thanks! Maybe so. I have a few things I'm working on for all devices. I develop apps mostly, but all this "theme" stuff has piqued my interests.
Aside from that, I'd really like to join a ROM Dev group and work with other developers.

I received both my Tudia and glass protector.
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I received both my Tudia and glass protector.
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If it fits well, send me a link and ill update the Op. Thanks

Tudia+Glass Protector.
Perfect Fit.
Here is the link for the protector....
9H all that good stuff
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=311029665158&alt=web
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charlieb620 said:
Will it play well with a glass screen protector?
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It does i have the same case with tempered glass and the case wraps around the top. Extremely nice fit with no issues.
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It appears to have enough room for a glass screen protector, but I can't give you a definite answer because I haven't tried it. There is a very small gap between the lip and the screen. I suppose it depends on the thickness of your screen protector.
Others will be receiving them today and tomorrow and someone will probably chime in with your answer.
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Fits perfect.
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Just to add my tempered glass screen protector is a 9H 0.3mm thick version I know there's a .25mm as well.
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Holy Icons Batman......
My case came toady as well.....review is spot on......noticed yours had the same injection "nub" on the bottom as well
Diztronics in matte red is waiting at home, when I get there Friday.....

Here's 2 pic with .3mm tempered glass protector.
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rcdd said:
Holy Icons Batman......
My case came toady as well.....review is spot on......noticed yours had the same injection "nub" on the bottom as well
Diztronics in matte red is waiting at home, when I get there Friday.....
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Yep, I didn't want to complain about the injection nub on it, because I don't know if it is possible to make them without it, but it is noticeable for sure.

charlieb620 said:
Tudia+Glass Protector.
Perfect Fit.
Here is the link for the protector....
9H all that good stuff
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Holy apps!