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Hey fellas,
I finally made the switch again over to android.
I have been contemplating this for quite some time now and I just had to do it with the Nexus at $350 & I can not wait for it to arrive later this week. + i missed the xda community
I was a former Captivate owner then jumped over to the iphone 4s for a test and now I had to come back. Cant wait to start flashing roms (a little rusty since im sure things have changed in flashing techniques since I left) so a lot of reading to catch up on :good:
Never been a fan of touchwiz or any carrier implemented interface over android so this will be a great change having a pure google device for once.
Also what would be the best cheap case I should get ?????????
Just wanted to introduce myself on the Nexus forum and hope to be pretty active here
UPDATE: I ordered it on Saturday Oct 6th around 3pm ....anybody order it recently ? How long did it take for it to arrive because I haven't gotten any update as of yet??
Plus today being Columbus day I think there it wont be shipped out till tomorrow?
Welcome! This is my favorite stop for smartphone info...
The gnex has been my favorite android phone. The screen size paired with SwiftKey made for an easy transition from my droid 2's qwerty keyboard.
Your gsm version will get better battery life than sprint / verizon. I would suggest bugless beast with trinity kernel, screebl beta, extended battery, cpu spy, and better battery stats.
Good luck.
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I know even when I didn't have an android I would still come and browse around XDA to see what I was missing hah...
& Great appreciate the advice, I will def look into that...
Goto diztronics and get a tpu for about $10.
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Make sure you get a screen protector. Citigeeks has them for 5 bucks. Best 5 bucks I've ever spent
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Didn't want to wait for new Nexus? Seems may b coming out soon.
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I can say 100% that the battery life is better on the unlocked gsm model then sprint or verzion. I had the sprint gnex for four months. i got tried of thier data speeds so i cancelled my contract and since my brother was ditching his unlocked gnex for the iphone 5. i got his phone and went to att
i know a new nexus is coming but i will still keep this phone. i absolutely love it. the battery difference is night and day for me.
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Didn't want to wait for new Nexus? Seems may b coming out soon.
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I was thinking about holding off but I heard there were rumors it will be manufactured by LG? which I do not like as much. Also the $ was a influential factor, I can't justify spending $500+ on a phone so thought I would dive in now with the great reviewe's I've read.
Trying to sell my iphone for 300+ so it will basically be a trade off for me..
& thank you all for the comments. I have already ordered a case and screen protector from eBay so now i just sit and wait for it all to arrive :fingers-crossed: (the hardest part)
Congratz, you'll love the galaxy nexus.
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I hust got this phobe also, xheapest case i found in stock was 30.99 at best buy. I got one for 34.99, invisishield fir 20.89, used some best buy points i had and walked iut for $35. Was cool. Havent rooted yet, awesome phobe though.
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Rearth Slim Case -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405178 48 page thread about the case.
dont abuse the device, you'll be fine.
read stickies in general/q&a/efrant's to know how get around things (fastboot to be more precise, forget Odin, we have freedom here).
welcome home
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I personally use it without a case, only a screen protector on.
For 5 months, went without any scratches, then got 2 small battle scars when i friend knocked it over.
I got a casemate barely there black case. Google it. Bought it for €15
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My favorite by far is the Otterbox Commuter case, just picked one up for $15. Feels great and feels secure.
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Body Glove TPU at Walmart +/- $15 depending which store. Had it since march and still fits snug and looks good.
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My favorite by far is the Otterbox Commuter case, just picked one up for $15. Feels great and feels secure.
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Don't forget your helmet this morning when you head out to go to work...
Screw cases just be careful with it.
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I have had my galaxy nexus for about a month with straight talk. Love the phone and cheap service. I use just a cheap tpu case from eBay. Gets the job done.
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I'm just about to do the same! I'm on the s2 and jumping onto the nexus in about a few days! I'm excited!! I know the specs are a bit outdated but I don't really need or want quad core as of yet .
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Yea I ordered a cheap TPU case that came with the screen protector so should be good...
I just can't stand the wait....
How long did it take for your guys phones to arrive ? anybody order it very recently??
I just realized being Columbus day I fear it won't be sent out today either (my card charge still is pending)
Rumor has it that preorder will start tomorrow and the case will be available in about a month.
I have one of these for my original nexus 7 and its really good for the price. Just figured I'd pass on the info.
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Source? Link?
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Im gonna have to pass. I made the mistake of buying the Slimline for my OG N7 and it was terrible. Left marks on the screen and practically fell apart. And I hardly even used the flippin case. Only put it on when I was traveling about. I had it for about 5 months, and by the 4rth month it was already fraying at the edges.
I had the same problems with the slim case. I have had the revolution for my nexus 7 for a long time and it's in Greddy shape.
BTW the new case is on amazon now for $20
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http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/612/poetic-revolution-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2nd-generation
$70! Damn I ordered one for $20 on amazon. I paid $30 for the one for my original 7 but I see they are $20 now as well.
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http://www.yourpoetic.com/p/612/poetic-revolution-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2nd-generation
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What a rip off
I'd rather get best buy protection and go naked with that price
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FYI, Amazon Just Dropped the Price on this Cae Its now Only $14.99 Free Shipping! , BTW I pre-Ordered Both The Revolution and the Slimline, heck for $20 shipped on both, its bang for buck, I've had Poetic in the past, Quality is not the best but not the worst either;for me it's enough; I'm really careful with my devices I'll bet they'll last me!
PS. I trust My N4 with a Poetic Atmosphere.
Revolution Case Link---> http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU...sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7+fhd+revolution
Thanks for the update. Any idea how OK can get them to honor that price instead of the $20 I already ordered out at?
As far as the cases go I really, really like the one that I have for my nexus 7. I was looking for a defender case but I wasn't about to spend $70 on one. I haven't really been happy with defender cases lately anyways. After buying one for my note 2 I'll never buy one again.
The revolution case is defender like, can be had for less than half the cost and the button press is easy and it feels good in hand. I bought one of the first runs and it had the blurry screen protector. I contacted poetic and they sent me two replacements..... It took a month or so to get them made amnd to me but they made good. While I was waiting I just knocked the one out and installed a stock on one on the screen.
Anyways ever since I got the new front its been on, clear and nice and I don't think twice about letting my toddler use the tablet.
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Dam, for $70 I would need a b...job with it. lol That is way to high for a device under $300. I'm sure it is awesome though.
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Amazon canceled my $20 order so I ordered one at $14.99 and just got confirmation that it shipped. Can't wait to get this in a case!
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Just got the email that it will be shipped between 24th and 28th
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Hi guys,
So my order came in today. I’ve had the case for about the the whole afternoon now and I wanted to give my quick impressions. Took a bunch of pictures to show off this beautiful case.
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Nice write up and I'm exited for mine to come in. The pics are a little small but nothing a little pinch zoom can't fix.
Thanks, Danny R.
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Awesome. I just checked my shipment and it looks like it was just shipped 12 hours ago even tho I got a email from amazon saying it shipped before that. Kinda bummed, I've been waiting a long time for this case. I've actually been using my old nexus 7 all the time just because I like the way it feels in my hand with the case on.
Looks like I'll be happy with the case when I get it tho.
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Ordered one of these myself. Looked very decent. Been looking for something that has decent protection as my kids broke the screen on my first generation that I'm still trying to figure out what to do with. Estimated delivery date is Monday, however I'm doubtful as the tracking days it's been in San Francisco since the 19th.
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I got mine today. Awesome case for $15!
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Is anybody else's screen protector very cloudy? Mine is cloudy and has specs that kind of look like a screen protector placed on a dirty screen. This is the screen protector however, and not the screen being dirty.
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Make sure you removed the plastic protector film on the outside as well as the inside of the built in screen protector.
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Much better thank you. It was the inside cover that I didn't know was there. There is some distortion, giving a rainbow like look, but that's something I expect I guess from a screen protector that is not adhesively bonded.
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Much better thank you. It was the inside cover that I didn't know was there. There is some distortion, giving a rainbow like look, but that's something I expect I guess from a screen protector that is not adhesively bonded.
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That rainbow effect never goes away either. My original nex7 case still has it. It's not bad once the screen turns on.
This case is way better than the original case. only thing I don't like is the horizontal stand, it leans back farther than the original nexus 7 case.
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Anyone has experience with this case?
http://dx-box.com/baseus-faith-pu-leather-skin-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2013-2nd-gen.html
Looks pretty slick to me. I hope the weight and build quality are OK.
Just ordered one today.
R.
Not that one. But, I ordered http://dx-box.com/myriann-ultra-slim-smart-shell-stand-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2013-2nd-gen.html from them on 8/12. Be patient, I should get it next week. Also said in stock. They had just three order status' with me; pending, processing and complete. Complete means they shipped. That was 5 days ago.
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Alright! I'm curious about how you like that one.
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I would like to see how this compares to the Poetic Slimline
Im waiting for mine.. Could you please post a review.. Im wondering how it handles in use when its folded on the back.
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I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
I've had one, maybe two, of these cases previously for other phones. It was a few years back, and don't really remember how I liked them. But, they have been selling them for years now, and for most major phones, so I figure they were doing well. I had been through page after page looking for a case that caught my eye. I never could really find anything that suited me, and was about to settle on the official Google (non-flip) case. Somehow, I came upon the Incipio website and found the dual pro. Went ahead and took the plunge on the blue/dark grey version.. I COULD'NT BE HAPPIER!!
Seriously, this has to be one of the best three cases out for this phone; and, in my opinion, it is the best one out. I also have the .13mm Mime glass screen protector; it fits like a charm and has no peeling issues. The "lip" of the inner silicone part of the case actually goes over the edges of the screen protector. Almost as to "protect" it from chipping/peeling.
Does anyone else have this case? If so, what do you think about it? I might can find a camera to put some pictures up if anyone is interested.
Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Interested! Put some pictures up.
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Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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Here you go.
http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=565956
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There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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There is some value in real pictures by users and not company mockups.
Thanks anyways.
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Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.
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Without a doubt. I'll put some up when I get home.
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that case is like a copy of the Acase Superleggera Pro. which is AMAZING and half the price. http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...&qid=1387789731&sr=8-1&keywords=acase+nexus+5
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I'm really surprised that I haven't seen anyone mention anything about this fantastic case!!
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People have.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561584
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From where did you get that...?? didnt fine one at amazon....so please share the link
this looks a very nice case shame cant find it to buy in uk
Their cases normally make it to a UK seller eventually but their international shipping is only $8 that isn't too bad. Enter the coupon code Fall14 for 15% off too.
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Thinkin about getting this case. Is there any feedback when pressing the buttons with the case on?
has any one used this company before octilus i see they have it on there website white only just now and for the uk
http://octilus.net/incipio-case-lg-nexus-5-dual-pro-protection-white.html
I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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I hated the Dual Pro for the iPhone. It was a lint and dust magnet.
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This. Also the silicon got very lose after a while and dust and debris would get trapped between the case and phone easily.
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I have this case in black. Its a nice case but the silicon part of the case is loose. When you take the phone out of your pocket, the silicon pulls away from the phone. The buttons are nice on it tho and the case isn't too bulky.
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This is the same product that Motorola has on their site (link here) except it's actually in stock. Just placed an order in advance of my 360's arrival.
http://www.powersupportintl.com/Brilliant-Film-for-Moto-360-p/m360-01.htm
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This is the same product that Motorola has on their site (link here) except it's actually in stock. Just placed an order in advance of my 360's arrival.
http://www.powersupportintl.com/Brilliant-Film-for-Moto-360-p/m360-01.htm
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Thanks! I just ordered one too.
Got mine in today. Fit perfectly. Messed up one because I was installing it while having a conference call and lets say, I cannot multitask well. lol.
Second one installed like a champ! The fingerprints are less noticeable with this on. which is good!
How about visibility? Has it changed with the screen protector?
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How about visibility? Has it changed with the screen protector?
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If it looked any different I would have took it off right away. [emoji4]
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These guys are awesome. Mine somehow got a scratch on it... it did it's job and saved my watch face. I wrote an e-mail and they sent me a new one and I got in a couple of days.
Thumbs up!
Pretty good
I tried a couple of cheap ebay screen protectors which were fine at first but quickly lost their 'smooth' feel.
These official ones though are still glassy smooth a month or so later, would recommend.