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Best slim yet protective case

Any suggestions?
Not looking for anything bulky anymore since my defender on my Atrix
Want it nice and slim as possible yet providing protection
Thanks!

If it's international version find cases from company called Rock. Got it on eBay for £10 came in proper plastic packaging had screen protector included and an android keyring perfect fit and cheaper than barely there cases
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Diztronic Matte black TPU case.
Coupon XDA on their main site.

THS1989 said:
Diztronic Matte black TPU case.
Coupon XDA on their main site.
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I like the gloss black version of this. Makes it look kind of like a Nexus S (which i'm a huge fan of). But I'll probably pick up the matte black too. Just to mix it up from time to time.

Tpu's add the least amount of bulk. Grabbed my gray & transparent argyle one for 3.99$ and a white & transparent(S-Curve) one for$1.99. Great prices, Great protection
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MouseIdt said:
Tpu's add the least amount of bulk.
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This!
And you can get many colors very cheaply anywhere online.
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New to GS3, Please help with Case and Screen Protector

I just got my t-mobile GS3 today! I love it so far coming from a Sensation.
Looking here in the accessories section is quite overwhelming. Can a few of you recommend a good (not very expensive) screen protector (prefer dry application type, but not necessary)?
Also what is a good basic case for protection? Maybe a decent (but not expensive) TPU case and also one of those leather flip cases?
Im not new to XDA and I realize that there is TONS of info on screen protectors and cases here, but there is almost too much and the threads are like 30-90 pages long.
So if a few of you could just recommend inexpensive good screen protectors and 2 different types of cases I would really appreciate it
in the mean time ill keep searching, but there is just way too much info
Thanks!

Urban armor gear cases all the way. The screen protector included is pretty good. Better than some ive used in the past. If not look into the seidio surface, love that case too
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1slow4G said:
Urban armor gear cases all the way. The screen protector included is pretty good. Better than some ive used in the past. If not look into the seidio surface, love that case too
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thanks for the suggestion.
those look nice and rugged, but at this point i am not looking to spend $35 on a case. I really appreciate it though.
anyone else have any other suggestions for a decent inexpensive case (TPU or leather flip) and screen protector?
thanks

On budget the diztronic tpu seems to be peoples favorite.
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Screen protector I recommended SGP ultra crystal. Case I recommended UAG. U can grab UAG from Amazon.com for only 25++. If want cheaper, get an Ballistic SG shell or Otterbox commuter.
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Just got my zagg ishield installed on my phone. Its a little expensive (P1500, thats about $37), but i think its worth it since it covers the front & back part. And it has lifetime warranty.
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1slow4G said:
On budget the diztronic tpu seems to be peoples favorite.
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Thanks.
Ive been looking on amazon though the reviews. looks like there are basically 2 versions. one is flat matte and the other is high gloss finish. I like the look of the flat black better, but some reviews say its kind of slippery. The high gloss version reviews say its not as slippery...
do you have either one? any suggestion? have you tried the flat matte?

I have the zoogue tpu which its pretty much the same as diztronics.. Mine is matte black and has nice grip, it is not as grippy as rubber but its good. Keeps the phone's slim design. The gloss i assume has better grip cause of the stickiness on the gloss. But the scratches would show alot compared to matte. I Dont have a gloss tpu so cant put my finger on the differences.
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I have the matte black diztronics case. It has a little grip to it, definitely more than the phone with no case. I got matte because I hate cleaning off fingerprints plus it just looks better to me.
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Always use phone cases from DSstyles.com. I am happy that they have many designs for S3 so I can choose one I like most. Besides the look, it can protect my S3 against scratches, bumps. My case is very easy to use and has perfect cutouts for all ports and buttons.

DBA cases ultra.
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It skins has lots of cases for the s3.
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DBA Cases thin grip.
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Fosman tpu case 5 bucks and really nice thin case better than dztronic
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I would definitely reccomend UAG. Light weight and protective. Price is a little steep depending where you buy it.
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New Incipio cases?

Just found out that Incipio has been working on a couple cases for the N5! NGP and Dual Pro. No release date yet tho, but I really want that dual pro.
source: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/11/10...cases-to-protect-your-bargain-of-the-century/

Ya, saw these like two weeks ago, beem checking their website ever since.
Saw couple of websites that have them for pre order
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I just wish they'd make a holster. Sometimes their cases fit Seidio holsters.

I always start off liking the dual pro but the last one I had for my galaxy nexus, the tpu got really loose really quick and dust and crap would get trapped under it and scratch up the phone.
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Favorite case manufacturer. Worked great when I had my s3. Didn't make one for the n5 though. Going to get one of these for sure.
Poetic bumper, ringke slim, dbrand carbon fiber skin bought already. Lol
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Nexus 4 I meant to say
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Incipio just replied to my email. They said to expect them 1 to 2 weeks. Can't wait!
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My friend has an incipio case for the iphone.
Those things look really nice.

These are out now and available on their site. 29.99. Hopefully amazon will have them cheaper.
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My favorite case maker. Hope they make feather case. They are bit pricey but quality is outstanding not like cheap
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I've been using the Spigen Slim Armour since day 1 and I love it (although I still feel like the power button is way too sensitive). I used to use Incipio on my Galaxy S3 and i loved it.
Time to buy a new case, I mean, it's been almost 2 months with this phone, it's about time :silly:

jtwlbz said:
My favorite case maker. Hope they make feather case. They are bit pricey but quality is outstanding not like cheap
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Same here. Been using their cases for years.
Their products are quite expensive but high quality. The soft coated layer on my GNex Feather case still on after 1.5 year of using, while cheap China cases only last for a week.
I'm either buy the LG Hardshell or Incipio Feather. :laugh:

Some good news. The dual pro is available on their website. A bit pricey tho at $30 a pop.
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Here is the link for the Dual Pro :
http://www.incipio.com/dualpro-case-for-lg-google-nexus-5.html

I love the feeling of my Diztronic case but I'm not a fan of the glossy front lip. Looks like the Incipio is a similar case with a matte lip. If that's true I'll be ordering one of these.
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Did anyone get the case yet?

AdamUpNorth said:
I love the feeling of my Diztronic case but I'm not a fan of the glossy front lip. Looks like the Incipio is a similar case with a matte lip. If that's true I'll be ordering one of these.
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Definitely a con of the diztronic case I've never liked the glossy lip. This incipio looks to be all matte
NX5

Alternative 1 for $15: http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...87401185&sr=8-29&keywords=nexus+5+hybrid+case
Alternative 2 for $12: http://www.amazon.com/GreatShield-L...87401206&sr=8-49&keywords=nexus+5+hybrid+case

Currently using the diztronic and it fits really snug with minimal bulk. I ordered the ngp should be shipping out soon according to them. Only 18.51 shipped to California using coupon code on Mod Edit: Website removed
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incipio NGP is also available on their website now, and reasonably priced for the quality you are getting (incipio is probably one of the best quality cases i have ever used)

AdamUpNorth said:
I love the feeling of my Diztronic case but I'm not a fan of the glossy front lip. Looks like the Incipio is a similar case with a matte lip. If that's true I'll be ordering one of these.
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Exact same reason I ordered the ngp to try. Can't go wrong for $17 usd shipped.

***Best Nexus 5 rugged cases***

Hi everybody.
This is my first day with my nexus 5 and I love it. I have a spigen slim armor case for it and like that to. The only thing is that the lip around the screen is very thin and I do not know if it would protect against a drop. I also have an iloome flex glass screen protector. Do any of you know if otter box or trident will make cases for the nexus 5. I am worried it will break with what I have on it now.
Thanks

CDCtech said:
Hi everybody.
This is my first day with my nexus 5 and I love it. I have a spigen slim armor case for it and like that to. The only thing is that the lip around the screen is very thin and I do not know if it would protect against a drop. I also have an iloome flex glass screen protector. Do any of you know if otter box or trident will make cases for the nexus 5. I am worried it will break with what I have on it now.
Thanks
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Otter box says they don't have any plans on making a case for us. I-bason and ballistic , sedio all make some great cases. I also have the slim armor I feel safe enough with its lip. But on the other hand you do have a glass screen protector which will surly be closer to the lip.
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I-Blason Armorbox is what I have. Being an electrician my phone takes some knocks every now and then. With this case on it feels indestructible
See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49091788
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Don't have one, but if I have to use it, I would definitely give the Tech21 case a try (you may wanna read through page 3 for more pics)
Some drop test videos in YouTube are quite impressive.

Thank you for giving suggestions. Do you guys think I will be OK with an iloome .12 mm glass screen protector and the slim armor also do you know of and slim armor drop tests?
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I just retired my i-blason case. Unfortunately the corner rubbers started to pop off and yesterday I couldn't find one of the rubber corners. The phone doesn't fit tight and snug in the case. Now I'm rockin tech21 case. So far so good.
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Where would I find the tech 21 case can you send me a link?
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Its in this forum topic(Nexus 5 Accessories). I'm on mobile using tapatalk so I can't link it. They can be found in tmobile stores for 29.99 and in the tech21 thread (when you find it), some of the last pages, you will find a link with 30%? (I think) discount. Print it out and take it to the store and the case will be yours for $22 bucks
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Hi guys. I called Trident case today and apparently they are making the aegis and cyclops cases they said there might be a kraken!!!!
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Cases
I have one For my N5..
Pretty and nice flexible....

I have the Ballistic SG Maxx and while it's pretty bulky, it gets the job done. It comes with a holster which is always a plus. I got it on amazon for $25.
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Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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CDCtech said:
Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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Due to the fact of style I would go with the ballistic however I think both would offer the same protection
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Hi. I was wondering if I should get the iblason armor box, ballistic aspira or the trident aegis for my nexus 5. Also do you guys think port flaps are good/necessary?
Thanks!!
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_MetalHead_ said:
I have the Ballistic SG Maxx and while it's pretty bulky, it gets the job done. It comes with a holster which is always a plus. I got it on amazon for $25.
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I have the Ballistic SG Maxx too, I love it. It's a little bulky but feels solid. The only con for me is the hard screen protector, I love the idea, but it feels a little odd, and takes a little time to settle on the screen.
I think I might order the AEGIS. It looks promising but I wanna see some reviews first.

Rugged Cases
CDCtech said:
Thanks. What do you guys think about the ballistic asparia now known as urbaniye vs the incipio dualpro? Which one would you choose.
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I would choose the Ballistic Tough Jacket MAXX (SG MAXX) for protection. I own this case and I am very satisfied with it. The only concern I have is that it attracts lint easily.
From reading reviews, I have learned that the Urbanite's coat of paint can peel off.
The Incipio Dualpro looks cheap and flimsy. The reviews are not good for it so I would not buy it.

i like the Trident N5 case I had a trident for my evo 3d many moons ago.. i always rocked otter box defender most of the time.. think ima go with the trident soon.. looks sweet

Best case for nexus 5

As in topic. Say which case are you using ( if you are using one ) and what do you think about it.
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wojwem19 said:
As in topic. Say which case are you using ( if you are using one ) and what do you think about it.
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I was rocking the black slim armor from spigen I got when the phone first came out. Great protection, not too bulky, protects the camera, and has a small lip on the screen so you can lay it down on its front with no worries.
I like it so much that when I heard that the bright red was more orange than red. I bought it in a heartbeat.
Only other case I got was the Ringke Fusion, works just as great and has a clear back. but dust kept getting in the back in between the case and the phone for me at least. Didn't like that...

GTDarthYoda said:
I was rocking the black slim armor from spigen I got when the phone first came out. Great protection, not too bulky, protects the camera, and has a small lip on the screen so you can lay it down on its front with no worries.
I like it so much that when I heard that the bright red was more orange than red. I bought it in a heartbeat.
Only other case I got was the Ringke Fusion, works just as great and has a clear back. but dust kept getting in the back in between the case and the phone for me at least. Didn't like that...
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I am acctually thinking about case and I am nearly sure that it will be spingen because I heart a lot of good opinions about them.
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I have a tech 21, a ballistic sg, and a spigen slim armor. They are all great. I tend to use the slim armor more being that it's smaller than the ballistic and looks better than the tech 21. The ballistic is definitely the most protective case made for the n5. But it's quite large. The spigen slim armor is still very protective and looks absolutely beautiful. The build quality is top notch.

for me, no doubt: Spigen Neo Hybrid

I am thinking abou slim armor. Its pretty expensive over here but it looks really great and people say that it is safe for our device
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I have both the Ringke Slim and the Neo Hybrid. The Slim is my choice even though it doesn't cover all of the phone. Its slim and almost makes you forget that you even have a case on the phone.
The Neo Hybrid is a good case and just adds more bulk than I personally wanted. Its not to the level of an Otterbox but still some bulk.
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How about protection neo hybrid vs slim armor?
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wojwem19 said:
How about protection neo hybrid vs slim armor?
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Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634

GTDarthYoda said:
Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634
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GTDarthYoda said:
Read up here
you might find what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...s/spigen-ultra-hybrid-slim-armor-neo-t2493634
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for me its working properly.

Diztronic
Have both the original and the voyeur and prefer the original.
Recently ordered the spigen slim armor to try it out for myself.

I' m using spigen ultra hybrid, and it's great! it's not to bulky and the protection is wonderful, worth it
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Just ordered spingen ultra hybrid on amazon. They say it will come around 1st of May.
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ZeroLemon Rugged Battery Case
I purchased a ZeroLemon 3500MaH Rugged Case. It is by all means not a slim case. it's essentially a big ole brick of bada$$ery.
C shaped connector plugs into your Nexus 5 and into the battery, Hard plastic shell with a built in screen protector snaps around that, then rubberized fits around that, then of course a belt clip lol. I'd say i'm a centimeter off from a full inch thick lol.

I currently don't have a case, but I'm looking for recommendations. Can anyone recommend a case?

samleick said:
I purchased a ZeroLemon 3500MaH Rugged Case. It is by all means not a slim case. it's essentially a big ole brick of bada$$ery.
C shaped connector plugs into your Nexus 5 and into the battery, Hard plastic shell with a built in screen protector snaps around that, then rubberized fits around that, then of course a belt clip lol. I'd say i'm a centimeter off from a full inch thick lol.
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I'm waiting for mine to arrive. How do you like it?
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doverjosh8 said:
I currently don't have a case, but I'm looking for recommendations. Can anyone recommend a case?
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If you like slim cases, I really like the Ringke Fusion Crystal View case. http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-FUSION®-Absorption-Yourself-Technology/dp/B00H3OUGI2
It's completely clear to let the beauty of the N5 shine through. (especially if you have the red or white N5) It's a little bit softer than the Spigen version, has good grippiness, and probably more "bounce" if you dropped it.
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Just ordered spingen ultra hybrid on amazon. They say it will come around 1st of May.
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I bought 2 Spigen cases so far, but put them away in a drawer. I won't be buying any more. Good luck with yours.

wolfen69 said:
If you like slim cases, I really like the Ringke Fusion Crystal View case. http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-FUSION®-Absorption-Yourself-Technology/dp/B00H3OUGI2
It's completely clear to let the beauty of the N5 shine through. (especially if you have the red or white N5) It's a little bit softer than the Spigen version, has good grippiness, and probably more "bounce" if you dropped it.
I bought 2 Spigen cases so far, but put them away in a drawer. I won't be buying any more. Good luck with yours.
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I bought them because I heart a lot of good opinions about spingen. What happend with yours?
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