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[REVIEW] Ghost Armor full body for T989 Hercules

So I've just placed an order for a Ghost Armor full body skin for my Tmo SGS2 Hercules and this thread is to post a review once I get it!
For those not aware of Ghost Armor, its a wet application screen/body protector that in my opinion is one of the best. I had it on my Nexus S which at one point was in a sweatshirt pocket when I happened to slip on some ice and as phones seem wont to do, it flew out of my pocket and landed screen down on the pavement about 10 feet in front of me. There was not a scratch on the screen nor a crack. Later, while sitting in a recliner my phone slipped out of my pocket and into the mechanics of the chair (without my knowledge). When I put down the foot stool and realized my phone was no longer in my pocket I lifted up the chair and the phone fell out. This time there was damage...to the screen protector; a MASSIVE gash from where one of the mechanisms in the chair had scraped against it. To my amazement the screen was undamaged.
Now that my own little Ghost Armor history is up I'll post a few pictures from the website to give you an idea.
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The available finishes for the full body protectors are Black Carbon, Gun Metal Carbon, and White Carbon (the website says you can get a matte one as well but the guy at the kiosk I went to said that the matte ones don't adhere very well to battery covers like ours so he wouldn't apply one). I ordered the White Carbon and will be getting it applied on Friday morning.
For reference, you can buy the screen only protector for $14.99+s/h&tax on the website and the full body kit for $24.99+s/h&tax on the website but if you go to a kiosk to get it installed by someone who knows what they're doing the full body kit'll run you a hefty $42.
~~~~~~~~~~​What a long week its been! Jeez! This morning I finally went and got my Ghost Armor applied and DAMN does it look sexy. Below are a few pictures:
Front ~|~ Back​
Side with Volume Rocker ~|~ Side with Power Button​
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Top down view
Review
So to start with, I got the White Carbon skin which I find to be massively smexy. The first thing I noticed is that unlike on my Nexus S, the edges of the protector along the sides are not very sharp and are actually pretty comfortable to hold in your hand. The second thing I noticed was that the claim that this will improve grip isn't necessarily true; don't get me wrong, this doesn't make the phone slippery or anything of the sort. The back just isn't quite as sticky as the soft-touch back, however, the sides are much more grippy than the standard chrome bezel.
The biggest issue people have with screen protectors though is not how it looks on the back of the phone or how grippy they are: its the screen, so lets get to that. First off, without even turning the phone on it is MASSIVELY hard to tell there is even a protector on. You can see a feint outline that extends very nearly from the top bezel to the bottom bezel. There is a cutout at the top for the speak and thats really it. Even the capacitive buttons are covered (they do not however seem any less responsive to me). Aside from the outline, the first you'll notice the screen protector is on is when you touch the screen; it doesn't feel as … glass-like. I have very calloused fingers (having been a guitar-player for over ten years) so its hard for me to quantify what it feels like but it doesn't have that slippery glass-like feeling of the new screen.
It doesn't feel cheap either though, and thats nice. Really thats all there is to say. The screen still looks down right beautiful and remains very responsive. I'm super stoked about this protector and I think it was well worth the money.

very suspenseful review lol

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very suspenseful review lol
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Suspenseful for you?! I'm the one waiting to get the damn stuff on my phone!
Seriously though, I noticed that no one had brought up ghost armor and I wanted to get awareness out. I'm about 99.99999999999999999% my review will be "Zoh EM GEE GUIZ! DIS STUFFS IS SCHWEET!" because of my past experience but mostly its going to be about the pictures I take of the stuff on my phone

kenvan19 said:
Suspenseful for you?! I'm the one waiting to get the damn stuff on my phone!
Seriously though, I noticed that no one had brought up ghost armor and I wanted to get awareness out. I'm about 99.99999999999999999% my review will be "Zoh EM GEE GUIZ! DIS STUFFS IS SCHWEET!" because of my past experience but mostly its going to be about the pictures I take of the stuff on my phone
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lol i really like these. but for right now im going to get the white body glove case for sgs2 that thang is gorgeous..... lol

I was looking at some videos on youtube after your post. Very intriguing. I know my phone will be going straight into my pocket with my keys, screws, and everything else! I def going to need a solid screen protector. Looking forward to your review.

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I was looking at some videos on youtube after your post. Very intriguing. I know my phone will be going straight into my pocket with my keys, screws, and everything else! I def going to need a solid screen protector. Looking forward to your review.
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Friday morning/noonish mate I'm stoked to get it!

aqualadb03 said:
lol i really like these. but for right now im going to get the white body glove case for sgs2 that thang is gorgeous..... lol
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are you talking about the one that has the stand? Those are made out of really cheap material. They crack and chip easily. I put one on my phone and when I tried to take it off, it chip the corner then later on I decided to return it so I take it off the phone again and it chip on the other corner. I was very care when I tried to remove it but it still chip.

Had my SG2 for less than a week and while walking across a parking lot, it slipped from my hand and fell about three feet and landed face down. Long story short, screen shattered. I had the Ghost Armor on my Vibrant and the screen never shattered when it fell from higher distances. Needless to say, got my replacement phone and it's going to get the Armor screen this weekend.

Had ghost armour on my nexus s also only on the screen though was running for a bus flew out my pocket onto concrete pavement. Crack wasnt to bad was still usable thank god because I was on vacation. It kept everything intact
Ive had ghost Armour on every phone in the last year and screen protectors are really good and the carbon fiber added a nice black look to my sensation rather than the ugly brown. I really want to see the white one waiting for the kiosk at my mall to get one so I can get one for free. benefits of being an employee for cell phone stores lol

Can someone link the site info? Id like more pictures and literature.
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I have ghost armor on my ipad and love it. I was gonna go with the white carbon this time around for my s2. But I chose the phantomskin chromatics in pearl white instead. One I get it I'll try to write a review. I kinda wanted an extra battery door like they had for my vibrant. So I don't lose the galaxy s II.
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Dsmwookie said:
Can someone link the site info? Id like more pictures and literature.
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sorry mate, thought for sure I'd posted one lol:
http://www.ghost-armor.com/Samsung/700.html

ive used ghost armor on two of my previous phones and i highly rewcomend it. also if you live close by to one of their locations go there they will put everything on for you and you wont have to worry about messing it up. also if it messes up you can just go back in and they will put a new one on for free. im waiting for my full body as well cause they didnt have the cut outs for it yet since the phone just came out. ill have it by thursday i can post pictures

dungtran88 said:
are you talking about the one that has the stand? Those are made out of really cheap material. They crack and chip easily. I put one on my phone and when I tried to take it off, it chip the corner then later on I decided to return it so I take it off the phone again and it chip on the other corner. I was very care when I tried to remove it but it still chip.
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no. not that one. that one looked cheap to me. I was Referring To this one:
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no. not that one. that one looked cheap to me. I was Referring To this one:
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Ok that was a fail. lol. lets try again...

I got mine done at a mall kiosk... Payed $22, looks like its not even on the screen... I'm really happy with it

I got mine ghost armored a the mall, but the kid working there was obviously new and botxched the whole job. I just got the sides and screen done in clear. The sides were overlapping on the button and the screen was cut off early at the bottom. I refused to pay for it. Can someone that has applied it themselves post if it is the actual product that is disproportionate or if the guy that applied it was just a moron?

I found a promo code for those wanting the ghost armor. GA4LIFE

Villegasrl said:
I found a promo code for those wanting the ghost armor. GA4LIFE
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FYI, the promo code is for $3 off of your order at Ghost Armor's website
Thanks for the promo!

SwervFusion said:
FYI, the promo code is for $3 off of your order at Ghost Armor's website
Thanks for the promo!
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That's weird i got $5 dollars off. Oh well money off is always a good thing. Your welcome

Heading to the mall today to get the screen protector done at the kiosk. I called ahed to confirm they had them for the GSII as well that they have done the installs on this phone and good to go on all accounts. I'm just hoping this screen protector doesn't raise up at all once the D30 case is put back on like it does with my current T-Mobile pos screen protector
I'll try to post some pictures once it's on as well as any comments. I've always used Zagg before so we'll see how the Ghost Armor sp stacks up.

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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Anyone has this slim armor "inspired" case?

Hello.
I have been looking for a new case and i found the spg slim armor for the s4. I searched to see if there was a version for the s3 but i couldn't find any until i searched on aliexpress and i found the cases bellow :
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Now i say its inspired on the s4 slim armor because from what i searched there isn't any official version of this for the s3, so i don't even call it a knock off but rather a case with the design inspired on the s4 slim armor, so its clearly not a real spg product. To be honest i don't care if its original or not, just as long as it has decent quality for the price
I was wondering if anyone here ever bought this case and if you can leave some feedback about it? I didn't find threads about it but maybe someone got it and didn't post.
I was also looking for an opinion on which color to get. I have a black s3 and im not sure which one to buy: the silver/black one or the white/black one. Which one would you choose? The light blue one seems nice but im not sure how it would look on because those photos can be a bit misleading sometimes.
Right now i use a spg neo hybrid and its grey with neon on the side, so i wasn't sure if i should get a silver one but i guess they are different shades of grey and different design/color combo.
Thanks.

I haven't bought this case, but I'm definitely interested. How trustworthy is that site?

It will be my first time using that website also, but its a bit like ebay with independent sellers (but i think it doesnt have or require the paypal option like ebay). I have seen that a lot of users here on xda have used the website and they don't seem to have much problems with it. The items do take some time to arrive, but that is expected since they are shipped from China most of the time and that also happens with ebay or other websites.
Which color are you thinking of getting? Im still undecised on which one to get, but now im leaning towards the white one a bit more than the silver one but im not sure. Also, it doesn't seem like it from those photos but most of them(if not all) have a shinny finish on the colored part from what i could see from the listing on the website for this case.

looks nice..

griffin_1 said:
It will be my first time using that website also, but its a bit like ebay with independent sellers (but i think it doesnt have or require the paypal option like ebay). I have seen that a lot of users here on xda have used the website and they don't seem to have much problems with it. The items do take some time to arrive, but that is expected since they are shipped from China most of the time and that also happens with ebay or other websites.
Which color are you thinking of getting? Im still undecised on which one to get, but now im leaning towards the white one a bit more than the silver one but im not sure. Also, it doesn't seem like it from those photos but most of them(if not all) have a shinny finish on the colored part from what i could see from the listing on the website for this case.
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If I decide to get one I would probably get a white one. It kinda looks like they have a matte back, but I hope they are glossy plastic like the spigen ones though. Anyone going to buy one?

I would choose Silver, grey or white. My higher priority goes for Silver because white is quite common. Anyway, the choice is yours. Currently I'm using Trident Kraken(Blue) and I love it so much.

Feeshie said:
If I decide to get one I would probably get a white one. It kinda looks like they have a matte back, but I hope they are glossy plastic like the spigen ones though. Anyone going to buy one?
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They do have it in black but i don't think its really a matte black, i think they all have a shiny/glossy finish like you mentioned. I will most likely get one, but im still not sure which color lol
YRAJ23 said:
I would choose Silver, grey or white. My higher priority goes for Silver because white is quite common. Anyway, the choice is yours. Currently I'm using Trident Kraken(Blue) and I love it so much.
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I also liked the silver one for that reason, but im considering the white one a bit more now because i don't have a white case and i already have a grey one ( even though its not silver or glossy), so now im thinking about getting the white one.
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Here is other picture where you can see the kind of finish the colored plastic has:

Let us know how it is when you get it.

That gray would llok great on my phone
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I placed my order for a white case
The grey one does look nice also but since my current case is already grey (although different design and type of material, its still grey) and i don't have a white or black and white case, i went with the white one. If the cases turn out to be nice, i might even order other one
I will let you know when i get the case, but it will be a while since its shipped from China.

griffin_1 said:
I placed my order for a white case
The grey one does look nice also but since my current case is already grey (although different design and type of material, its still grey) and i don't have a white or black and white case, i went with the white one. If the cases turn out to be nice, i might even order other one
I will let you know when i get the case, but it will be a while since its shipped from China.
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I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)

tsukot said:
I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)
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Cool. Is it a two piece case? Like in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPC1L1_ULhY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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tsukot said:
I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)
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Cool Hopefully the ones online are the same of those ( which likely) and they fit good. I was a bit worried about that, im glad you gave feedback on that Its also nice to know that it wont mess with the screen protectors because some cases end up messing the sides of the screen protectors.
I also have the same question as ayeitschris about being a two part case. I think it is, but im not sure :/

griffin_1 said:
Cool Hopefully the ones online are the same of those ( which likely) and they fit good. I was a bit worried about that, im glad you gave feedback on that Its also nice to know that it wont mess with the screen protectors because some cases end up messing the sides of the screen protectors.
I also have the same question as ayeitschris about being a two part case. I think it is, but im not sure :/
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Yes it is two piece case. It will go well with case friendly screen protectors (obviously).. But with FULL SP, i cant guarantee, but with my realook 3d forming, it should have been a great fit with the case except that i misaligned the SP a bit to the left so its my fault.
The case does have a good fit, but takes a hell taking it off.
Overall, satisfied. It only costs here like $3.5 only.

Bought one. The wait begins
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khunfused said:
Bought one. The wait begins
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Same I just got the email saying that mine was shipped. The waiting is the worst part =X well, that and if the case isn't good, but if its the same manufacturer that made the one that tsukot reported (which i highly believe it is) then it will be good

griffin_1 said:
Same I just got the email saying that mine was shipped. The waiting is the worst part =X well, that and if the case isn't good, but if its the same manufacturer that made the one that tsukot reported (which i highly believe it is) then it will be good
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I hope you get the same because i personally like that case though i haven't bought that one on the nearest chinese store here. I just tried it. :thumbup:

Are these flat back or do they have curve to them?
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Can someone post a link to this product? I can't seem to find it on aliexpress.com

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Can someone post a link to this product? I can't seem to find it on aliexpress.com
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I didn't post it at first because i wasn't sure it was ok ( even though i have seen links on other posts, so i think it is but didn't want to risk it) and i also didn't want people thinking i was the seller trying to promote the case.
Search with the following keywords: slim armor case s3 . This will give you a list with different sellers selling the case. Make sure you select at least the option on the top of the page that says "1 piece only" so it won't show you the listings for cases in bulk.

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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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

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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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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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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).

Nexus 5 Poetic Bumper Review

Got this in the other day so I decided to do a review . Really nice case.
Amazon link:
http://amzn.to/1j54FwH

I used the poetic bumper on my nexus 4 and am using it again on the 5. I completely agree with your review.
Also, I just posted on another thread that I dropped my phone face down onto tile and suffered no damage.
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I hate that they don't have a white one. I hate the color combo of grey and whatever but really want one
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I just received my black and grey one and completely echo your review.
Love the bumper, just as good as their nexus 4 one.
One thing I have done to loosen the buttons is just take the phone out of the case, and squish the buttons repeatedly to soften them up a bit.
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First off. Didn't know OP was on XDA. Been subscribed haha. Also, here is a little review on my side. I ordered this case the 8th of November and was told it got lost and got a full refund. Worst thing was I got the phone that day and Ended up going to a T-Mobile and buying a generic plastic case. Nothing special. Literally just a flimsy plastic shell. It put me $15 more than my poetic and I was upset but I needed a case ASAP. I cracked my galaxy nexus. And took care of my nexus 4 as if it was my baby's baby. A week later. This case arrived. Ended up getting it for free. Put it on and was disappointed. The pros were that it's stylish (mine is red with the white nexus 5. It looks like pokeball), it feels good, and it's light. The cons are the raised from and back edges. The lip on this case is almost to nothing. Literally maybe half a centimeter on the front and on the back. Luckily I have the lens protector skin from dBrand so it's not that big of a deal. If poetic were to revise this case as they usually do with their other cases and fixes all the hiccups they made. I would definitely buy again or ask for exchange.
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To bad they are two tone.
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Mikeonic said:
First off. Didn't know OP was on XDA. Been subscribed haha. Also, here is a little review on my side. I ordered this case the 8th of November and was told it got lost and got a full refund. Worst thing was I got the phone that day and Ended up going to a T-Mobile and buying a generic plastic case. Nothing special. Literally just a flimsy plastic shell. It put me $15 more than my poetic and I was upset but I needed a case ASAP. I cracked my galaxy nexus. And took care of my nexus 4 as if it was my baby's baby. A week later. This case arrived. Ended up getting it for free. Put it on and was disappointed. The pros were that it's stylish (mine is red with the white nexus 5. It looks like pokeball), it feels good, and it's light. The cons are the raised from and back edges. The lip on this case is almost to nothing. Literally maybe half a centimeter on the front and on the back. Luckily I have the lens protector skin from dBrand so it's not that big of a deal. If poetic were to revise this case as they usually do with their other cases and fixes all the hiccups they made. I would definitely buy again or ask for exchange.
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Don't think u can exchange a free case
Same thing actually happened to me and I ended up getting a free bumper and atmosphere case. I got the red one, black one and green.
>^.^< Sent From Meow G2

It seems its common to get free cases on amazon, I got two free spigen slim armors, they arrived after I cancelled my order and got my money back. And downtown your signature is huge, every thread I look at you post in and it takes up a lot of space on my screen. Forum rules are to keep your signature at a reasonable size, which I feel yours is not.

Camera protruding beyond the back is a huge flaw. What good is your notification light if you're forced to lay your phone face down? Amazon reviews reflect this.