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Hey folks. Frequent XDA forumer here and new owner of a SGS3.
Unfortunately, my story begins with tragedy. I got my SGS3 just a few days ago, and last night it slipped from my pocket while I was sitting in a chair and fell 2 feet onto concrete. BAM, hairline crack along the entire length of the front glass. I have to say, I'm not too pleased (my Epic 4G took worse tumbles than that without a case) and I'm ordering new glass from eBay to replace myself because the $178.61 Samsung quoted me, and the $150 deductable I'd have to pay Asurion are both complete rip-offs just to swap the front glass. I'd also just like to go on record and point out that Samsung really dropped the ball not rubberizing the back of the SGS3; the phone is beautiful but like a wet fish to handle. I suspect it wouldn't have slipped out of my pocket had it been rubberized like my Epic.
So, anyhow, enough of my bellyaching. Once I finish replacing the front glass, I need to get this thing some protection. I've looked around on eBay and seen a lot of candidates (both brands I recognize like Otterbox and UAG and otherwise) but I'd really like to hear from you guys what you think.
Here's what I'm looking for:
As thin as possible
Rubberized back or TPU shell
Has a kickstand
No extended battery
Let me know your recommendations!
EDIT - I've now been through all ~75 pages of the "Post a picture of your case along with your S3" thread and, coupled with the suggestions from this thread, I've got this running list going of options:
Qmadix Holster Shell Combo (Metalix product line)
SEIDIO ACTIVE with Kickstand
Case-Mate Pop! with Stand
Cruzerlite Spi-Force
Trident Kraken
Fosmon/GreatShield Hybrid (A lot of alternative styles with kickstand here)
GreatShield Snap Stand
Tomaxx Silikon TPU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TZA84DV754

CZ Eddie said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TZA84DV754
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Awesome, that's essentially what I'm looking for; some minimal protection that's rubberized and sporting a prop. My only complaint about those Qmadix Metalix models is that visually I'm not really digging the style. They're a little too flashy; I was hoping to see something just all black. But who knows, maybe I'd get used to it. I was glad to hear that the kickstand is very durable, as a lot of the no-name brands I see on eBay have props that look very flimsy.
Would love to see any other suggestions, and thanks again!

I have this: http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Holster...qid=1352610675&sr=8-6&keywords=galaxy+s3+case
The case its self feels nice but it doesn't protect enough. My screen still broke :crying: with it because it only covers the sides and not the top and bottom. The kickstand is utter **** and falls over when you breathe because the kickstand barely sticks out.
tl;dr: it blows

Electrofreak said:
I was hoping to see something just all black.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/310479829942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

CZ Eddie said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310479829942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Perfect. I didn't see anything like that on the Qmadix website so I didn't bother to look any further. Gotta love eBay!
EDIT - Ah, I see it now, it's listed separately due to being a holster/shell combo.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/holster-shell-combo-samsung-galaxy-siii.asp
EDIT 2 - Though the prop looks a bit flimsier on this Case Mate model, it does look like it protects a bit better due to having an edge that comes around the edge of the phone, which does add a bit of bulk. Anyone have this case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Case-Ma...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=221097898397&ps=54

I'm currently using a Seidio Active case, which has a sturdy kickstand, good protection, plus looks really nice. Really liking it, haven't changed cases since I got it
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This is what I am using:
http://www.amazon.de/tomaxx-Halteru...r_1_39?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1352640008&sr=1-39
Cheap, but at least it offers some kind of screen protection, since it envelops all sides of the phone. In my opinion a case that leaves top and bottom unprotected is just useless since those are the areas your phone will most likely hit when it drops.
And it protects the screen when you put it on a table with the screen facing down.
The case has soft sides but most of the back and three of the sides are hard plastic. Only the bottom left corner is the same "soft" material like the sides are. Buttons on the sides are encased too, so no lint or water will enter there. Still they are working pretty well, need a little more pressure though. At least your phone won't activate accidentally in your pocket as easily as it does without the case.
The soft material is some kind of hard silicone or maybe that's what they call TPA(haven't yet figured out what that is). It has a rubbery touch and makes the otherwise slippery S3 a lot saver to hold but it's not so much that you'll have problems slipping it in your pant pockets.
The kickstand only allows for landscape mode and looks rather flimsy but it's not. It stays in place when closed and has no problem holding the S3 when in use.

Trident Kraken. You can throw your phone like a football across concrete and It wouldn't damage your phone. Plus its has a kickstand and different color choices.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=trident+kraken+S3

I'm probably going to order one of these to try out. Inexpensive as can be and gets good reviews.
EBay item #221090881463.

rlatjs17 said:
Trident Kraken. You can throw your phone like a football across concrete and It wouldn't damage your phone. Plus its has a kickstand and different color choices.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=trident+kraken+S3
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I've been looking at that one, though it's a little chunky and kind of on the "busy" side. In terms of protection, it does look to be one of the best sporting a kickstand.
EDIT - Updated my original post with some options for those interested

There are tons of great cases, but for the best deal, look on Amazon and search for hybrid case for galaxy s3. There is a case that looks like an otterbox, and it is tough and has a stand. Great deal too, I got mine for $3 including shipping.
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tomtom96135 said:
There are tons of great cases, but for the best deal, look on Amazon and search for hybrid case for galaxy s3. There is a case that looks like an otterbox, and it is tough and has a stand. Great deal too, I got mine for $3 including shipping.
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You're probably talking about the Fosmon/GreatShield Hybrid (I've seen them branded either way). It's in the list I've added to my OP

About the Tomaxx Silikon TPU you've linked:
Tomaxx is probably only the name of the ebay seller. You can get that case everywhere, don't have to order from a german seller, when you are in the US.
http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Stand-...TF8&qid=1352685183&sr=1-58&keywords=galaxy+s3
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0089NQF22/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Cheaper and more important: faster delivery.

Oh yeah your right. I didn't know that was manufactured by fosmon. They make so many products, and for the price, the quality is excellent.
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if you want serious and TESTED protection and lots of color options but NOT SLIM trust me. get a case-ology impact case.
http://www.case-ology.com/shop-by-d...ices=251&limit=all&manufacturer=8&price=10-20
you can get them on ebay too watch for fakes
I have involuntarily TESTED these cases (SII and SIII) and they are truly protective. never a scratch on the phone whether I crunched it in the hatch of the minivan (ouch) or tossed it 15ft into the street when some wasps decided to teach me the error of my ways as I tried to photograph them
I avoided the stingers and learned my lesson. get a zoom lens hehe
I have the orange and blue one. $12.95 shipped. you can't beat it. they have TWO STYLES for the S3 so watch it. one has a oval around the camera one has an oval with a little "cut out" (you will see what I mean) because if you don't see the exact color combo you want you can buy 2 and mix and match parts I had to do that to get the same blue orange with my S2. so make sure the two you order if you do this are the same style.
you want the "heavy duty hard" cases with the 6 little "curves" on the back like this
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its the only case I will use on a day to day basis because I DO NOT have $400 to replace this phone!!
I have one well over 18 months old. NO DEGRADATION AT ALL. the silicon has not gotten loose or sloppy. here is my S2 with the case that's been on it for over 1.5 years.
sadly the blue for the S3 is much much darker. (I prefer lighter brighter colors) so once I have more cash going to order a couple other blue ones and hope one of them is a "lighter" blue. (the S3 case is WAY darker than the picture shows a dark NAVY)

nerys71 said:
if you want serious and TESTED protection and lots of color options but NOT SLIM trust me. get a case-ology impact case.
http://www.case-ology.com/shop-by-d...ices=251&limit=all&manufacturer=8&price=10-20
you can get them on ebay too watch for fakes
I have involuntarily TESTED these cases (SII and SIII) and they are truly protective. never a scratch on the phone whether I crunched it in the hatch of the minivan (ouch) or tossed it 15ft into the street when some wasps decided to teach me the error of my ways as I tried to photograph them
I avoided the stingers and learned my lesson. get a zoom lens hehe
I have the orange and blue one. $12.95 shipped. you can't beat it. they have TWO STYLES for the S3 so watch it. one has a oval around the camera one has an oval with a little "cut out" (you will see what I mean) because if you don't see the exact color combo you want you can buy 2 and mix and match parts I had to do that to get the same blue orange with my S2. so make sure the two you order if you do this are the same style.
you want the "heavy duty hard" cases with the 6 little "curves" on the back like this
its the only case I will use on a day to day basis because I DO NOT have $400 to replace this phone!!
I have one well over 18 months old. NO DEGRADATION AT ALL. the silicon has not gotten loose or sloppy. here is my S2 with the case that's been on it for over 1.5 years.
sadly the blue for the S3 is much much darker. (I prefer lighter brighter colors) so once I have more cash going to order a couple other blue ones and hope one of them is a "lighter" blue. (the S3 case is WAY darker than the picture shows a dark NAVY)
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I read your post in the other thread with interest. As I understand it, you combined 2 different cases together (Blue and White and Orange and White) to make your Blue and Orange combo. Unique!
There does seem to be quite a few imitations of this particular style. The Fosmon and GreatShield models mentioned above appear to be virtually the same except for the branding. Either way, all reports of these models appear to be pretty favorable!

Cruzerlite spi (style) is the one you want. I have bought many of them (iPhone, galaxy s2, galaxy s3) and am satisfied with all of them. Grippy, slim, and kickstand works great.
You can get them cheaper on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-TPU-H...334451?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a25b65bb3
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shamez23 said:
About the Tomaxx Silikon TPU you've linked:
Tomaxx is probably only the name of the ebay seller. You can get that case everywhere, don't have to order from a german seller, when you are in the US.
http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Stand-...TF8&qid=1352685183&sr=1-58&keywords=galaxy+s3
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0089NQF22/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Cheaper and more important: faster delivery.
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Excellent choice here ^^
I have purchased a ton of cases, this one is one of my favorites.
I ended up going with the Otterbox Defender when on the job,
and the Seidio Surface case when off work.
If I had to have the same case on all the time, and had to pick only one... it would be one of the Fosmon you link to.

Thoughts on Accessories & My Finalized HTC One ;)

After having tried several different screen protectors and cases here's what I've discovered.
Most of the gel cases turn rather yellowish (though there are a few that don't). Obviously the grippy feel will be there. The downside to that feel in my opinion would be when sliding your phone in and out of your pocket. I personally hate having to 'force' it down my pocket. I'm a heavy multi tasker so I'd have my iPod in my other hand with perhaps a book/newspaper (with headphones cable tangled all around) and my phone in the other. So keeping that in mind I love to whip out the phone and also likewise slide it out of sight rather quickly. The grippy feel is beneficial to prevent me from dropping the phone but I simply don't like it.
Following the above, my thoughts on 'full body protectors' are similar. They all have that tacky feel to them. From back in the day with my HTC myTouch 4G & LG Nitro I've tried Zagg, BestSkinsEver, BodyGuardz (my favourite), and Skinomi and I'd say they all simply peel. I cannot stress that enough. Regardless of the matte effect or absence of the tacky feel these protectors simply peel after lots of use around the corners. They do save the phone from drops because they do absorb the dents in a way. But nonetheless, they are 'temporary' in my opinion.
As for screen protectors I've found myself to prefer the Skinomi & BodyGuardz. It's because I found that these ones are missing the 'orange peel effect' and also the matte BodyGuardz is nice to the touch. The Skinomi was a little tacky and had a few streaks/lines but these disappear.
And back to the cases. The one I fell in love with was the one I got on eBay from smokeydiscount (mentioned elsewhere). I bought that case since it was cheap and so that I could use it temporarily until I got a better case. But just as several other members have said, it's actually quite nice.. It grips the phone well and taking it off is an absolute b*tch. It has a frosted aspect to it and isn't fully see through. But from a feet away you'd swear the phone didn't have a case on it. It's really minimalistic.
As per the screen protector that I decided on I went with the Spigen Glas.tr and it DOES work with the buttons as long as you're running the latest firmware. Even if you weren't (like I did initially) DON'T rip it off immediately. You can still download a ROM to your SD card, boot into Recovery and you'll notice the Recovery works fine under the glass. Then proceed to install the ROM and bam, all is perfect and fine.
The red skin I have was a little addition to give it a little flare and personality. It was also to follow with the red Beats branding (even though I hate Beats). But coupled with a red system theme and I'm in love with my current setup. I didn't use all the included skins and only used the top and bottom pieces. It was the red leather skin off eBay (I'll add the links later).
I attached pictures of my phone so you can have a look at what I've finally decided on.
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I have added the following links for the accessories I'm using that are available for purchase. I have also added bigger images so the case can be seen more clearly. The thumbnails on XDA were resized and a lot of clarity was lost since I used PNG. It appears using JPEG doesn't fall under the max width and height restrictions so I uploaded JPEG instead to XDA.
Case: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281092762148
Red Leather Skin: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151036989259
Spigen GLAS.tR Screen Protector: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/ht...ctor-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
I also bought some NFC cads that work really well. They are Mifare cards and are quite cheap (the cheapest I could find). Here's a linky: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121113649220
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Looks awesome!!!!
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anrki said:
After having tried several different screen protectors and cases here's what I've discovered.
Most of the gel cases turn rather yellowish (though there are a few that don't). Obviously the grippy feel will be there. The downside to that feel in my opinion would be when sliding your phone in and out of your pocket. I personally hate having to 'force' it down my pocket. I'm a heavy multi tasker so I'd have my iPod in my other hand with perhaps a book/newspaper (with headphones cable tangled all around) and my phone in the other. So keeping that in mind I love to whip out the phone and also likewise slide it out of sight rather quickly. The grippy feel is beneficial to prevent me from dropping the phone but I simply don't like it.
Following the above, my thoughts on 'full body protectors' are similar. They all have that tacky feel to them. From back in the day with my HTC myTouch 4G & LG Nitro I've tried Zagg, BestSkinsEver, BodyGuardz (my favourite), and Skinomi and I'd say they all simply peel. I cannot stress that enough. Regardless of the matte effect or absence of the tacky feel these protectors simply peel after lots of use around the corners. They do save the phone from drops because they do absorb the dents in a way. But nonetheless, they are 'temporary' in my opinion.
As for screen protectors I've found myself to prefer the Skinomi & BodyGuardz. It's because I found that these ones are missing the 'orange peel effect' and also the matte BodyGuardz is nice to the touch. The Skinomi was a little tacky and had a few streaks/lines but these disappear.
And back to the cases. The one I fell in love with was the one I got on eBay from smokeydiscount (mentioned elsewhere). I bought that case since it was cheap and so that I could use it temporarily until I got a better case. But just as several other members have said, it's actually quite nice.. It grips the phone well and taking it off is an absolute b*tch. It has a frosted aspect to it and isn't fully see through. But from a feet away you'd swear the phone didn't have a case on it. It's really minimalistic.
As per the screen protector that I decided on I went with the Spigen Glas.tr and it DOES work with the buttons as long as you're running the latest firmware. Even if you weren't (like I did initially) DON'T rip it off immediately. You can still download a ROM to your SD card, boot into Recovery and you'll notice the Recovery works fine under the glass. Then proceed to install the ROM and bam, all is perfect and fine.
The red skin I have was a little addition to give it a little flare and personality. It was also to follow with the red Beats branding (even though I hate Beats). But coupled with a red system theme and I'm in love with my current setup. I didn't use all the included skins and only used the top and bottom pieces. It was the red leather skin off eBay (I'll add the links later).
I attached pictures of my phone so you can have a look at what I've finally decided on.
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What case is that?? Could you be a bit more specific or maybe add the link too??

Okaay said:
Looks awesome!!!!
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Thanks!!
Maddymiru said:
What case is that?? Could you be a bit more specific or maybe add the link too??
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I'm adding more info to the first post. I finally got over being a lazy ass and pulled the links I have on eBay. Just for you of course

I can't add links until I've posted 10 times or so and a moderator approves my account.. Harsh spam policies hahahah. Well, any moderator can see that this is indeed an old account. I just never posted, and lurked instead.
Hopefully I'll post the links tmr

Maddymiru said:
What case is that?? Could you be a bit more specific or maybe add the link too??
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It appears to be the same as mine. In which case, here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281092762148
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I dont like the front sorry, but the back looks sooo good! i have a black cardon skin and had no idea what i was going to do with it, but sorry
im going to copy your back!

Phil750123 said:
I dont like the front sorry, but the back looks sooo good! i have a black cardon skin and had no idea what i was going to do with it, but sorry
im going to copy your back!
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Hahah yeah go for it! I'm still not satisfied with the front and may cut out the small speaker line. Or I may even take the front skin off. But yeah, for the back the top and bottom could be customized and so retain the middle metal plate. The color variance is subtle and nice. Glad you liked the back
I will post all links to the stuff I bought soon once I made enough posts and a moderator approves my account
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anrki said:
Hahah yeah go for it! I'm still not satisfied with the front and may cut out the small speaker line. Or I may even take the front skin off. But yeah, for the back the top and bottom could be customized and so retain the middle metal plate. The color variance is subtle and nice. Glad you liked the back
I will post all links to the stuff I bought soon once I made enough posts and a moderator approves my account
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yer i think it will look better cutting the middle bit out!
Im going to try putting the back skins on in abit, but i also have a invisible shield so might put that over the back then put my bumper
on over the top, see how it looks first!

Yeah, it's exactly what I did. I've been contemplating it for ages hahah. I guess you were motivation enough xD. I'll upload pics soon enough. Also good luck with yours, though I think if you put it on top of the cover it may peel. At least for mine I know the adhesive isn't the best and lots of pocket removal may cause peeling. Though that being said the front stickers are still holding up. Be sure to share pics of yours once you do it
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I just uploaded new pictures of the new front with the sticker lines removed. I also uploaded more clear and brighter pictures of the back. The older ones were done under crappy lighting though the new ones are missing the 'Audio' part of the Beats branding simply because the case is slightly frosted and the camera I used is not the best (pictures taken with my old LG Nitro rear camera).
I also added the links to whatever I purchased and used.
I noticed many users thinking about purchasing the GLAS.tR and asking whether it will fit with the case or not. Well, as mentioned in the OP you can see I talked of how the current case grips onto the phone rather tightly. The case also curves onto the front, holding the phone nicely. And with the glass protector, there's still around a millimetre or more between the protector and the case. So I'd say it would work with if not all, most cases out there on the market. It's also not too thick. If you're going to get the GLAS.t then opt for the GLAS.tR . If it's not to your liking, switch to the GLAS.t . The beveled edges are nice, since pulling down on the menu won't bring the edge to your finger.

girlygirl00 said:
It appears to be the same as mine. In which case, here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281092762148
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Thanks to your post I ordered that case also.....

Philly Jim said:
Thanks to your post I ordered that case also.....
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Good deal! I think you'll like it. I have a Nilkin case also, and this one is the same in fit and quality, yet cheaper.
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Hahah agreed. Like I said, it was my temp case but is now my favorite and primary case. Love it.
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Best screen protector for Nexus 7 2013?

Is it just me but I have not found here and on the internet particular discussions about what is the best screen protector for this tablet. I live in Italy and right now it seems that the best ones I can get are the MOFRED, based on the numerous reviews on the British amazon. They come with 6 protectors for a good price.
I also saw that Brando already sells its screen protectors for this new tablet. I never had problems with this brand, but I would like to hear some feedbacks from you.
Do you have any suggestions or reviews to share?

i have been looking around on ebay.co.uk for some screen protectors, but i dunno if i should take glossy, matte or ultra clear u can get 2 for like less then £2 with free shipping.
but i will look onto here to see if others have tested some out and say if they r good

Go with the Zagg invisible shield , sure its 25.00$ for one screen protector, but it has a lifetime warranty . Zagg will replace it at anytime for the lifetime of the device
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I know the Zagg are really famous, but at the same time as you wrote they are really expensive and maybe still not available for the new model.
http://www.zagg.com/search/search.php?keyword=nexus+7+2013

Tech Armor if available to you.
Great fit, great feel, easy application and stellar CS.

Jewveeski said:
Go with the Zagg invisible shield , sure its 25.00$ for one screen protector, but it has a lifetime warranty . Zagg will replace it at anytime for the lifetime of the device
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danvee said:
Tech Armor if available to you.
Great fit, great feel, easy application and stellar CS.
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They also seem to still not produce any screen protector for the new model

Garret88 said:
They also seem to still not produce any screen protector for the new model
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I've had 2 packs of them for about 2 weeks...

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I've had 2 packs of them for about 2 weeks...
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Yes you are right, they are present on the British amazon. Before I just checked at the official website and it was not present.
But always on amazon there are three reviews and they are not really positive :/

Garret88 said:
Yes you are right, they are present on the British amazon. Before I just checked at the official website and it was not present.
But always on amazon there are three reviews and they are not really positive :/
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You know what they say about opinions...
Mine is as stated, and I stand by it.
Of course, it's your choice.

Best SP is really subjective to opinions, so you're not going to get a true answer because honestly there isn't a "best", just a favorite of that individual. Some prefer glass, some wet installs, an some dry installs. That said, Ghost Armor is my preferred choice of screen protectors and full body protectors. I always buy Ghost Armor for all of my devices that they cover. They recently released their 2013 Nexus 7 protectors, which I have been anxiously waiting for! While I normally buy their full body protection, I just went with the screen this time. Ghost Armor just offers clear for the rear so far, and I wanted white carbon fiber like I have in my Note 2. I bought dbrand for the rear to give them a shot, as I've never used their products before. After reading through their thread in this subforum, I was glad to see them active on the boards here. All of their customers are happy with their products, and I I think they look great! They offer a white carbon fiber just like I was looking for, so I'm anxious for it to get delivered so I can install it.
Ghost Armor has a lifetime warranty just like Zagg(as was mentioned previously). I've even messed up an install of a Ghost Armor before an they were happy to replace it free of charge even though it was my fault an not an issue with their product. Also, Ghost Armor doesn't have the horrible orange-peel look like Zagg has. I used to use Zagg in the past but couldn't stand the look or feel of Zagg! I was actually in a coma when my pre-ordered Evo LTE came in the beginning of last June. My parents went to Best Buy an picked it up for me, and had Best Buy install a Zagg HD screen protector. I got a replacement for it so I could install it myself as soon as I was capable of doing so. While their HD line is MUCH better than their standard SP, it still has the orange-peel look and has to much grip for my taste, which doesn't allow your fingers to glide across the screen as easily as it does when the screen is bare. Again, it's a preference thing, and some people swear by Zagg. I personally don't like the the added friction, though some do, and I absolutely can't stand the orange-peel look!! I don't see why anyone would deal with the way Zagg looks! 24 hours after installing Ghost Armor, you can't even tell it's on there unless you're up close and looking for it!! They cost around $10 less than Zagg, and quality is far superior!! I highly recommend Ghost Armor! If you want the same look and feel of a bare screen, then you should definitely try them out! I think that if you do get Ghost Armor, you'll be a customer for life just like me! I'm expecting delivery of my Ghost Armor for my '13 N7 today!!
Here's the link to 2013 Nexus 7 on Ghost Armor's site : http://www.ghost-armor.com/product/details/asus-nexus-7-2013
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EDIT: Just walked to the mailbox and my Ghost Armor was inside!! I'll post some pics of it sitting on the screen for now, and I'll post more pics after I install it.
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I picked up the Official Asus ones. They are $12.99 and comes with 1 Clear and 1 Matte.
I personally like the Matte but others like the clear.
The Matte is nice and helps keep fingerprints down. The Fit is great and very tight. I would recommend the "hinge" method to align it up before trying to apply. They are higher quality and thicker, similar to a Spigen. There are only 2 holes for the camera and light sensor. Should last quite a while, giving you a second one to use in case of emergency.
I personally would stick to a Dry Apply unless the screen has curved glass or tapered edges (like my Galaxy Nexus). I ended up pulling it off after a few months because it start getting spots. I forget the Brand but I've had horrible luck with all wet applies. I've even tried several brands across multiple devices before giving up.
If I can see the SP, it will drive me nuts until I pull it off. I've never seen a wet apply that doesn't look like crap.

I am also curious if you had the annoying problems with bubbles.
@player911: what do you mean by "Matte" and the "hinge method"?
PS: Apparently the ghost armor are not available in Europe? I just searched on the British Amazon. I don't know if they send also in Europe from the official website.

Here's some pics, I didn't photo all of the edges, but it looks awesome and basically doesn't have any gaps on the edges! Definitely fits edge to edge! The small space will allow for easier install, and are almost nonexistent. I did photo the two holes in the SP. One is for the camera and the other for the proximity sensor. Also you can see in the close up photo showing the two holes, the backing paper that the SP is shipped on is what is cloudy looking, not the actual SP. You can't tell in these photos, but you'll see that it's crystal clear and unnoticeable in the pics I take after it's installed.
Also, I forgot to mention earlier, but if you don't want to do the install yourself then you can take it to one of their stands in the malls an have them do it. Oh, never mind that, I forgot you were outside of the US, so they may not have any local stores near you. Completely irrelevant though if you're like me and wanna do it yourself. May be helpful info for some people who are in the US and don't wanna do the install themselves
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Garret88 said:
I know the Zagg are really famous, but at the same time as you wrote they are really expensive and maybe still not available for the new model
I bought the zagg for my new N7 2nd gen at best buy it fits perfect and it specifically said for the New N7 . I'm not sure why the search came up with no results that's odd. Good luck though there seems to be a lot of good recommendations.
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Zagg all the way. I've got one on right now, so I don't know what anyone is talking about not having one for the new model. perfectly with a cutout for the camera and sensor offset to the right. The package still has the original n picture on it, but says "new". I pulled it out of the box at bestbuy and lo and behold, it is the correct fit.
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I'm surprised you've never seen a Ghost Armor SP installed. Not sure where you live, but most of my local malls have a Ghost Armor stand in them. You can go to one and see their products installed on various devices. You don't even notice there's a SP installed unless you're really looking for it. Best SP I've EVER used, and I've tried a lot of brands over the years!
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Apparently the ghost armor are not available in Europe? I just searched on the British Amazon. I don't know if they send also in Europe from the official website.
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You should email them and ask if they do. I'd actually be surprised if they don't ship to you.
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iSmooth is another excellent option for plastic-based "dry application" screen protector.

I bought a NILLKIN screen protector
With shipping, it costs me $5 which is quite expensive...

I went with spigen. They also have lifetime replacements if you buy from Amazon us
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I recommend the ScreenShield screen protector. I have it on all my devices (including 2x phones, tablet, navigation).

Accessories - better for Red or White Nexus 5

Okay, so I have a Slickwraps Black Carbon Fiber rear skin on the way, and several bumper cases coming in to match the skin. Everything was going according to plan, until my lovely dog, went hyper and wacked my pristine and perfect Black Nexus 5 off the coffee table and half way across the room with it's tail... So despite me babying my phone and keeping it perfect, it was all undone by the wag of a tail. :crying:
I thought it would be fine because it's thick carpet on the floor, but I guess the screen hit the corner of my entertainment center and it is utterly smashed. The phone still works perfectly, touch inputs and all, just the battle scars... I am just going to ebay it and buy a new one, as the cost of fixing the screen, plus shipping, labour, long time/turnover without a phone, etc. is not worth it. And the collection I'll be putting up on ebay should get me a good chunk back (phone+all accessories, 8 cases, Qi charger).
Why Doggy Why??
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Anyway, I'm torn between getting a Red or a White phone as my replacement. So instead of choosing based on just colour preference (I like both so can't decide) I thought I would go by what phone would look better once it's been accessorized.
So given that I will have some bumper cases, quicksand cases, skin on the back for a while, and anything else I decide to buy down the road (like a tempered glass dog protector); What colour do you fellas think I should buy?
Those of you with Red phones, how do you think it look accessorized? Same for the White Nexus owners? Would you switch colours if given the choice?

I've had a white nexus 5 and now have a black.
I know this wasn't really your criteria but I personally do not like glossy black plastic. It scratches easily and feels cheap and ultimately would make me NOT want to ever use my phone naked.
That alone would be enough for me to go for the red variant. That's just me though

Hey mmmmmBacon f**k, I'm really sorry....to be honest I have the black one and I love it but the red/orange is awesome! If I was getting one right now I would probably goes for the red with a clear case. But if you want to try skins like dbrand and slickwrap better is to go with the white(star trooper) version. Take a look here http://youtu.be/qauddPrHLqU
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Yaminashi said:
I've had a white nexus 5 and now have a black.
I know this wasn't really your criteria but I personally do not like glossy black plastic. It scratches easily and feels cheap and ultimately would make me NOT want to ever use my phone naked.
That alone would be enough for me to go for the red variant. That's just me though
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Yeah, the glossy black plastic on the sides of the white phone are a bit of a downer. I really like how my black phone was completely matte throughout. Wasn't the biggest fan of it being a fingerprint magnet though, but the matte is so nice.
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Hey mmmmmBacon f**k, I'm really sorry....to be honest I have the black one and I love it but the red/orange is awesome! If I was getting one right now I would probably goes for the red with a clear case. But if you want to try skins like dbrand and slickwrap better is to go with the white(star trooper) version. Take a look here http://youtu.be/qauddPrHLqU
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Yeah it sucks... After all the trouble I took to make sure my cases didn't even scuff up the corners, my dog's tail screws me over. But it is what it is, can't be prepared for everything...
I think I'm leaning towards the red though. Red and black colour combo is nice, and I think once I put the black carbon skin on, the red Nexus lettering would look really good. Along with a red bumper case, I think the look would be fantastic.

mmmmBACON said:
Okay, so I have a Slickwraps Black Carbon Fiber rear skin on the way, and several bumper cases coming in to match the skin. Everything was going according to plan, until my lovely dog, went hyper and wacked my pristine and perfect Black Nexus 5 off the coffee table and half way across the room with it's tail... So despite me babying my phone and keeping it perfect, it was all undone by the wag of a tail. :crying:
I thought it would be fine because it's thick carpet on the floor, but I guess the screen hit the corner of my entertainment center and it is utterly smashed. The phone still works perfectly, touch inputs and all, just the battle scars... I am just going to ebay it and buy a new one, as the cost of fixing the screen, plus shipping, labour, long time/turnover without a phone, etc. is not worth it. And the collection I'll be putting up on ebay should get me a good chunk back (phone+all accessories, 8 cases, Qi charger).
Why Doggy Why??
Anyway, I'm torn between getting a Red or a White phone as my replacement. So instead of choosing based on just colour preference (I like both so can't decide) I thought I would go by what phone would look better once it's been accessorized.
So given that I will have some bumper cases, quicksand cases, skin on the back for a while, and anything else I decide to buy down the road (like a tempered glass dog protector); What colour do you fellas think I should buy?
Those of you with Red phones, how do you think it look accessorized? Same for the White Nexus owners? Would you switch colours if given the choice?
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Awww dawg! Sorry that happened! I like your thought of red using a black cf to show the nexus logo. I think the outline and logo would look great.

I just use a clear case with my red one. I can't imagine covering it up personally. Though I have imagined getting a green skin for a watermelon type of look. But I ain't pulling the trigger on that anytime soon.

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I just use a clear case with my red one. I can't imagine covering it up personally. Though I have imagined getting a green skin for a watermelon type of look. But I ain't pulling the trigger on that anytime soon.
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Can you throw up some pictures of that phone in a clear case? I really want to see actual pictures of how it looks.
As for the OP's question, go with Red! I got one last week and it looks amazing! I love how the red wraps around the sides and contrasts with the buttons and outlines the screen. It looks great.
As I'm sure you already know though, it isn't really red. It's kind of a florescent red/orange. Can I coin the term "rorange" nexus? Is there a better nick-name for it on XDA? I really would have preferred to wait and see if they come out with a blue one, but I got an offer on my old phone so I went with Red.
As far as case style goes, I've been debating 3 types.
The first is this Red Transparent/Matte back TPU:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Flexib...0023&prg=20140127091515&rkt=4&sd=390731416398
it happens to be only 99 cents for some reason. It's shipping from the other side of the planet, so It'll be here for about a month. They also have a grey transparent one that I have been considering.
The second is actually the quicksand cases you've recommended. The sand finish just looks so fantastic to me. I think the black or grey on the red nexus would look really good. The red would also be great, but I fear they would not match the color and it would look tacky. The problem for me is that I need drop protection. I really wish they had this texture in a full TPU or hybrid style case.
The third, and what I expect to be my daily driver is the Ringke Fusion hybrid. Black bumper with solid protection around the sides, and the rorange showing through the back. And if I ever decide I'm sick of seeing the back of the nexus, I can throw some picture or something in there.
Anyway, let me know what you ended up deciding and if you have any ideas on other stuff. I read on your tilted qi charger and the quicksand cases and both posts were extremely well written and informative.

dunni88 said:
Can you throw up some pictures of that phone in a clear case? I really want to see actual pictures of how it looks.
As for the OP's question, go with Red! I got one last week and it looks amazing! I love how the red wraps around the sides and contrasts with the buttons and outlines the screen. It looks great.
As I'm sure you already know though, it isn't really red. It's kind of a florescent red/orange. Can I coin the term "rorange" nexus? Is there a better nick-name for it on XDA? I really would have preferred to wait and see if they come out with a blue one, but I got an offer on my old phone so I went with Red.
As far as case style goes, I've been debating 3 types.
The first is this Red Transparent/Matte back TPU:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slim-Flexib...0023&prg=20140127091515&rkt=4&sd=390731416398
it happens to be only 99 cents for some reason. It's shipping from the other side of the planet, so It'll be here for about a month. They also have a grey transparent one that I have been considering.
The second is actually the quicksand cases you've recommended. The sand finish just looks so fantastic to me. I think the black or grey on the red nexus would look really good. The red would also be great, but I fear they would not match the color and it would look tacky. The problem for me is that I need drop protection. I really wish they had this texture in a full TPU or hybrid style case.
The third, and what I expect to be my daily driver is the Ringke Fusion hybrid. Black bumper with solid protection around the sides, and the rorange showing through the back. And if I ever decide I'm sick of seeing the back of the nexus, I can throw some picture or something in there.
Anyway, let me know what you ended up deciding and if you have any ideas on other stuff. I read on your tilted qi charger and the quicksand cases and both posts were extremely well written and informative.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50633230&postcount=194

Go for the red! It's absolutely amazing, a beautiful beautiful red-orange, trust me, NO pictures does its colour any justice. You have to see it to believe that there really is a Neon Red, because Google 'invented' it.
Personally I have a clear snap case, it really dulls the colour, so I'm going naked right now. Did drop my phone from about 2m (6 feet for you imperialists) high face on and the entire case popped off but phone was unscathed.
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Jiayit's OMG-MY-EYES Neon Nexus.

As a sad user of a black nexus who's favorite color is red, go red. It's a "white nexus" without the plastic crap. So yeah get red and make me jealous.
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I've got a red, are you jealous?
In all seriousness, ever considered selling your black and getting a red?
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jiayit said:
I've got a red, are you jealous?
In all seriousness, ever considered selling your black and getting a red?
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I am considering that, hell if I were living by myself I would sell it in a heartbeat. I don't know how my parents will react to it even though I bought it, and I doubt Google will replace just for a color, and if I sell it I don't know what steps to take and if I will get enough for a red one. I have so many probs it's better to keep it.
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Yeah I'm jealous, but not for long!!
Ordered on Feb 28th! The wait is a damn killer though....

Oh well. There's always next time. I might consider the Moto X 2, no spontaneous color releases.
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enriquelabrada said:
Oh well. There's always next time. I might consider the Moto X 2, no spontaneous color releases.
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If you were to sell you Black one and buy a Red, you definitely wouldn't get full money back. As soon as it's sold to you, it automatically loses some value. If you've had it for a month or two, guaranteed you would probably drop $50+ when trying to sell it. Then there is the condition of it, if there are any scratches or markings, value drops further.

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50633230&postcount=194
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Appreciate the pictures! I don't think that's the one for me. I think I'm going to try the Black version of the Ringke Fusion. And see how that looks. Also have red transparent TPU case on the way from China that was only 99 cents.

Is it wrong that I ordered a Red one specifically for the fact that I am going to put a SW skin over it and wanted red NEXUS lettering to show through?!?

BAHAHAHAHAH it has begun!!
Also, the CDN play store says every colour/size of phone is in stock and ships in 1 - 2 business days. Now is a good time to order if you are on the fence!

mmmmBACON said:
Is it wrong that I ordered a Red one specifically for the fact that I am going to put a SW skin over it and wanted red NEXUS lettering to show through?!?
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Kinda like this? Taken from dbrand's fb page.

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Kinda like this? Taken from dbrand's fb page.
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Pretty much exactly like that!
I have a black carbon fiber skin waiting here, but also white carbon fiber and orange glow skins on the way. still debating which one to put on the phone first!

Looking for a genuine Nexus 5 Bumper Case

Hi everyone,
Just a quick enquiry to get the feelers out there. Does anyone have a genuine Nexus 5 Bumper Case (preferably black but failing that, other colours are welcome) by any chance, or happen to know where I can get a brand new one from? I may be late on the bandwagon with the Nexus 5 however I have been given the phone for free and want to give it a good run to compare it to my iPhone 5s (I've had iPhone's for over five years so I think it's about time I experience what else is on the market).
I always prefer genuine accessories made for a product.
Thanks in advance guys. I tried posting a link of what I'm after but am unable to due to the 10 post restriction, so here's a picture instead. The Bumper Case I am after can be found on the Google Play Store website.
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I'm under the impression there were two 'models', is this true? If so, the revised Bumper Case is what I'm aiming for but I won't say no to the first release case.
Thanks and hopefully something pops up.

@Tilduh
Yes, I've read your post, but just for fun, look also for original Nillkin Nexus 5 case. You won't be dissapointed. This is really value for money.

I appreciate the recommendation. Do you know of any particular places where I could look into that case or am I right in assuming eBay is my best bet?

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I appreciate the recommendation. Do you know of any particular places where I could look into that case or am I right in assuming eBay is my best bet?
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I bought all of them on e-Bay. I was using them on X10, Arc, Xperia s, Nexus 4 and now Nexus 5 and I allways needed just one of each model.

Cool, thanks mate. I'll look into it but I still prefer the genuine product so the question is still there.

you can get them on Amazon I believe, but they're crap. they peel and get dirty and are rather bulky. there are a number of inexpensive knock offs on Aliexpress and eBay that are likely just as genuine as the originals. there's a thread around here somewhere about them, they're just as good (or bad, depending on your perspective) at a fraction of the cost.

Tilduh said:
I appreciate the recommendation. Do you know of any particular places where I could look into that case or am I right in assuming eBay is my best bet?
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I just bought Two off eBay -
Got a Black first, I liked it so much I purchased a Red within a couple days
Out of China arrived within 10 days in Google official packaging
I'll put it here search for eBay item number: 151231456735

I ordered a yellow one from the same Ebay shop DroidDredd used. We'll see i guess.

Let me know what you think of it, toy203.
kellybrf said:
you can get them on Amazon I believe, but they're crap. they peel and get dirty and are rather bulky. there are a number of inexpensive knock offs on Aliexpress and eBay that are likely just as genuine as the originals. there's a thread around here somewhere about them, they're just as good (or bad, depending on your perspective) at a fraction of the cost.
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I have heard that the Amazon ones do peel and overall are crap quality which is why I haven't bought one from them. I have just found aftermarket products to be very poor quality as opposed to the genuine product. For example with my iPhone 5s, I initially had aftermarket cases. I spent about $40-$50 on the genuine leather case and nothing has compared. The feel is great, quality is flawless and so far I have had no faults whatsoever. I can justify the price as most aftermarket products won't last. After three or four replacement ones you're pretty much spending that amount anyway.
Do it once, do it right I guess.
DroidDredd said:
I just bought Two off eBay -
Got a Black first, I liked it so much I purchased a Red within a couple days
Out of China arrived within 10 days in Google official packaging
I'll put it here search for eBay item number: 151231456735
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I have done some research with that seller on eBay and many people have confirmed that that product is not genuine, despite the ad saying they are. I will send him a message and get confirmation. I'm happy to spend $11.75 on it though to see whether it makes the cut.

I got the official case in black from the Google Play store as a gift a while ago and it was pretty crap. The matte color peeled after maybe a month. The buttons also had no real feedback when pressed through the case and it made the phone feel like a brick being so thick and chunky.
I bought a Diztronic Voyeur case as I still wanted protection similar to the official case. This one also has a small window to see the Nexus logo through it, so it still has a similar kind of effect as the official case that has Nexus printed on it. The good thing is that it is only the logo where there is an acrylic window and not the whole back like other cases that make the case look cheap. It looks really premium in the case and the protection I'd say is better than the official case I had as well. It fits snug and the corners have a bit of extra protection on them. It's a bit slimmer feeling in the hand vs the official case as well. It's taken a few tumbles already and only has a couple scuff marks on the back.
I also have a tempered glass screen protector on the front, and the case fits perfectly right against it. So if you have a tempered glass protector and it is installed perfectly centered, the case works great with it.
It was only $10 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Voyeur-Case-Nexus-Black/dp/B00HNYVY60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426811199&sr=8-1&keywords=diztronic+voyeur+nexus+5
This is their official site: http://www.tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_99&products_id=371

Apparently there were models I guess you could call them of the Google Bumper Case. The revised model rectified a lot of the issues revolving around the volume and power buttons.
Thanks for your recommendation as well, but as I've mentioned, the Bumper Case is what I'm after at the moment. I want to test it out myself before going to any aftermarket products. I have heard a lot of good things about tempered glass screen protectors though so once my clear film screen protector gets a bit rough, I'm definitely gonna go for one.
Thanks for your post mate.

Tilduh said:
Let me know what you think of it, toy203.
I have heard that the Amazon ones do peel and overall are crap quality which is why I haven't bought one from them. I have just found aftermarket products to be very poor quality as opposed to the genuine product. For example with my iPhone 5s, I initially had aftermarket cases. I spent about $40-$50 on the genuine leather case and nothing has compared. The feel is great, quality is flawless and so far I have had no faults whatsoever. I can justify the price as most aftermarket products won't last. After three or four replacement ones you're pretty much spending that amount anyway.
Do it once, do it right I guess.
I have done some research with that seller on eBay and many people have confirmed that that product is not genuine, despite the ad saying they are. I will send him a message and get confirmation. I'm happy to spend $11.75 on it though to see whether it makes the cut.
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you can buy genuine ones on Amazon, they're the ones in the $30-35 range. the cheaper ones are all from the same place, doesn't matter where you buy it. there are only maybe a handful of manufacturers making them, and to be honest the "fakes" are likely coming off the same lines as the originals. I've had both a fake and an original, and the only difference was the packaging on the fake was slightly off, the products were identical. I get what you're saying about buying genuine, but in this case fake vs genuine doesn't really matter, because the genuine is a crap product

Go for black case ... fake or genuine doesn't matter.. Other colors just fade away..
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Go for black case ... fake or genuine doesn't matter.. Other colors just fade away..
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Any good places to buy in the UK?

This is basically what you can expect to see happen. Even being the official Nexus 5 case, the quality is not good. If you get any of the brighter colors, it will stain quickly, then peel. If you get the black, it won't stain, but will still peel.

The Spigen Neo Hybrid bumper case has been doing me solid for the past two months or so now. Wish the silver rim was still available, but I have the dark blue version. Looks really good. Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EV...umper+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41ed62TlPXL&ref=plSrch

Thank you for the suggestion iamterence. But I'm still keen on giving the genuine bumper case a solid go before going aftermarket.
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you can buy genuine ones on Amazon, they're the ones in the $30-35 range. the cheaper ones are all from the same place, doesn't matter where you buy it. there are only maybe a handful of manufacturers making them, and to be honest the "fakes" are likely coming off the same lines as the originals. I've had both a fake and an original, and the only difference was the packaging on the fake was slightly off, the products were identical. I get what you're saying about buying genuine, but in this case fake vs genuine doesn't really matter, because the genuine is a crap product
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I have since managed to get a genuine case from someone in the US for the cost of postage. I have been using it for a couple of weeks now and it is perfect. I'm quite sure it is the first model of the case but there are no complaints whatsoever from me yet.
DosNexus said:
This is basically what you can expect to see happen. Even being the official Nexus 5 case, the quality is not good. If you get any of the brighter colors, it will stain quickly, then peel. If you get the black, it won't stain, but will still peel.
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How long did you have this bumper case before it started peeling? Did you ever drop it or chip it anywhere (which would cause the peel to come on much sooner)? I appreciate your reply and opinion. Do you know whether this was the revised bumper case?

Tilduh said:
How long did you have this bumper case before it started peeling? Did you ever drop it or chip it anywhere (which would cause the peel to come on much sooner)? I appreciate your reply and opinion. Do you know whether this was the revised bumper case?
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I have no idea if my case was old or revised. It was a gift from a friend off the Play Store. Just FYI though, those pics aren't of mine. Those were from a quick Google search. It is a very common issue. I didn't take pics of my case when it peeled, I just got rid of it. I think it was a little over a month when it started to peel a little bit. After another month the whole bottom edge had rubbed off, that's when I bought the Diztronic. I figure it was mostly due to putting it in and taking it out of my pocket. I wasn't really hard on the case or anything. I think the coating is just not very rugged or of high quality. It just rubs off over a short amount of time.
Hopefully yours doesn't get the problem.

Well that's fair enough. I've had mine now for almost three weeks and it's still looking brand new. I have always been a bit overprotective with my phones though so that might come into play. If this one does end up peeling on me, I'll be on the look out for the revised Bumper Case.
Having said that though, I am happy to buy any genuine Nexus 5 products that people have laying around. So long as they're in mint condition of course. This includes the Bumper Case, chargers, cables and other accessories.