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Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber Review

Ordered the Ghost Armor Carbon Fiber skin on Tuesday and it was just delivered today. I ran over to the kiosk here in my local mall and had the guy there install it since I'm all thumbs when it comes to this.
First impressions:
Carbon Fiber feels great and adds pretty much no bulk. The screen protector is great, Ive used Ghost Armor on most of my electronic screens and this one is no different from the others. Ghost Armor is a wet application, but has NO orange peel like other wet application protectors. Being day 1 there is a slight haze, but this typically goes away after a few days.
The battery cover has 1 cutout for the "Samsung" logo. I would assume this would line up perfectly assuming you have the standard battery door. I am using the extended battery and door so the cutout was slightly off. The guy at the kiosk enlarged the cutout so it appeared correct.
On to the pictures:
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Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!

That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?

snidrx said:
Hi! great review! But can you take more macro shots of the front screen protector with different angles? Thanks!
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gkaugustine said:
That looks pretty sweet, do they sell them directly at the kiosks or do you have to order them ?
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I got mine online, the guy at the kiosk stated they have ordered them but they didn't anticipate them to be there for at least another week.

pretty sweet! thanks mate for posting! I'll get one as soon as I can!

Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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jburnette87 said:
Looks badass. I'm a sucker for anything carbon fiber.
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Me too...such a weird manly fetish though lol

looks great.
i loved the look and feel of my ghost armor screen protector that i had on my droid x but it did really funny things when you looked at it with polarized sunglasses on and i finally had to strip it.

What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30

gkaugustine said:
What color is that? gun metal?
FYI guys they currently have a 30% of promo right now the code is lm30
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This is the gun metal color

Thanks for the code. I'll soon see how the phone will look with black carbon fiber =D

Would love some pics of the phone with the black carbon fiber on it if anyone can post.

May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern

Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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leoaudio13 said:
May i ask whats your wallpaer ? it looks great and modern
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it looks like pixel rain live
Market Link

I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.

Natolx said:
Does this make the back of the phone less slippery?
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I think it does. I had this same carbon on my nexus s and it became better with age.
BoostedSR20 said:
I've never used anything like this on a phone, (always used a case) but I love the idea of the slim fit/no bulk. Also, this looks pretty tough.
Whats it like putting these on? PITA? Not bad?
EDIT: Just ordered one, thanks for review/pics, and also the code. Lets hope its not an epic ordeal to install.
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I didn't install but watching the guy it took him 5 minutes for the whole thing.

Does the pouch come with
Saw a white pouch in the photos just wondering if it's included.

That white pouch is an extra $5 at the kiosk I went to. They didn't have the galaxy nexus armour yet, there getting it next week.
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Dope Cases

Hey as the titles says I'm looking to buy some dope cases it doesn't have to be really protective just a sick design. So what do you guys have or know of? Thanks!!
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Rearth Ringke Slim

tpu bumper

carlost24 said:
Rearth Ringke Slim
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THIS!!! It's the only case that keeps the slim, sexy look and feel of the phone

There was a guy that posted a link that lets you design your own case by uploading a picture to the site and then it would print out for you. The case itself looked pretty sturdy and strong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589563&highlight=custom+case+video

KiNG OMaR said:
THIS!!! It's the only case that keeps the slim, sexy look and feel of the phone
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I just wish it covered the corners. IMO when you drop a phone, chances are it's going to land on of the corners first, otherwise I'd be all over this case.

carlost24 said:
Rearth Ringke Slim
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trainerKEN said:
I just wish it covered the corners. IMO when you drop a phone, chances are it's going to land on of the corners first, otherwise I'd be all over this case.
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First I got the rearth Ringke Slim and it is the best slim case out there.
Second: It does protect the corners.
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This is the white version showing it does protect the corners.
Here's a link to pictures of my case matt black. (click on image/imageshack)
Case comes with screen protector AND has plugs (attached to the case) for the usb & jack ports. (plugs are easily replaceable)
More info here
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Also an option is this case:
Look up the info here

Thanks for the replies! I'll be checking these out ASAP!!
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Incipio Case
I have this case on my phone. Keeps is slick and gives it decent protection.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-Nexus-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp

sandmanz said:
I have this case on my phone. Keeps is slick and gives it decent protection.
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...laxy-Nexus-NGP-Semi-Rigid-Soft-Shell-Case.asp
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I have two of those like new with the screen protectors that u don't even use they are the black and grey one.
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If you like something different, go retro with this!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nintendo-Gam...ccessories&hash=item19cfed385d#ht_1985wt_1037
I don't have any idea how the quality is but I'm going to order a few different ones and see how they feel. Pretty cheap too lol... there are lots of other designs if you search around on ebay

Dogtag said:
First I got the rearth Ringke Slim and it is the best slim case out there.
Second: It does protect the corners.
This is the white version showing it does protect the corners.
Here's a link to pictures of my case matt black. (click on image/imageshack)
Case comes with screen protector AND has plugs (attached to the case) for the usb & jack ports. (plugs are easily replaceable)
More info here
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Also an option is this case:
Look up the info here
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Go with the aluminum bumper its awesome. Makes it look like a new phone and gives it the weight and more of a solid feel just awesome...
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ZafarHSayed said:
If you like something different, go retro with this!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nintendo-Gam...ccessories&hash=item19cfed385d#ht_1985wt_1037
I don't have any idea how the quality is but I'm going to order a few different ones and see how they feel. Pretty cheap too lol... there are lots of other designs if you search around on ebay
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I'm gonna buy this sweet!!!
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Speck PixelskinHD has been my favorite so far.

XAviierG said:
I'm gonna buy this sweet!!!
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I looked more closely at it and it looks more like an image of a controller or gameboy (depending on which of theirs you look at) just made into the case instead of the case really being based around the controller itself. That's disappointing lol since the iPhone has really nice cassette/Nintendo/gameboy cases that are realistic looking and of high quality... here's to hoping we can find some for our GNexus's! Will post if I find them
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TeeRom said:
Speck PixelskinHD has been my favorite so far.
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This x1000. Its the only case I use when im at work (otherwise I've been rocking it outside of work bare naked since launch day without a single scratch/nick)

ROCK Elegant Nexus 5 Flip Case

ROCK Elegant Flip Case designed for Nexus 5
Signature design by ROCK. Transparent Back. Very Thin Flip
Source from Singapore.
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ROCK Elegant Flip Case designed for Nexus 5
Orange color version
Source from Singapore.

That one looks nice, what is the back material? and what about the price?

micha.omfg said:
That one looks nice, what is the back material? and what about the price?
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Its Plastic. Price is $15SGD

adix82 said:
Its Plastic. Price is $15SGD
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Link?

Looks pretty nice, but it's funny that all of the similar style cases for this phone have a cutout for the speaker (good for those who use their phone and don't want to get face grease on it I suppose) but not a cutout for the notification light?

Where to cop?

Where can you buy this? I don't see it on amazon

This is the manufacturer's website,but I can not find to buy.:http://www.rockphone.cn/en/Plus/Search/Search.asp?pID=5&bID=0

+1 interested in this cover. It's a pity there's no hole for notification led, however it still seems the most attractive alternative to LG quick cover... do we know if it features auto wake on for the screen?
I tried on their site but there's no trace of this model; also googling around for sellers but found nothing :silly:

Are there any flip cases with the led cut out for notifications?
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I've managed to find it on ebay with one sold, might end up purchasing one for myself. (uk)
Can't post any outside links yet but search on ebay "Rock Elegant Leather nexus 5" for £7.69 inc p&p, dispatched from china.

FuMMoD said:
Are there any flip cases with the led cut out for notifications?
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It's unbelievable that there is no a single one with led cut out! I'm looking for weeks without results

hamlet84 said:
It's unbelievable that there is no a single one with led cut out! I'm looking for weeks without results
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I know! That has got to be the most stupid design flaw even from LG!
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Does anyone have this? Does it have the wake when opened feature? Basically a magnet in the front side of the case..
-Nexus 5 32gb

yeah.. does it have smart function?

I contacted an eBay seller who said it doesn't have the wake function
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Has anyone got this case???

guruehsaan said:
Has anyone got this case???
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Just ordered the white one, so I'd expect it within two weeks. I'll post once I receive it. I am not really that happy with the cruzerlite one. I use it on the weekends, but I do not like the magnetic clasp and is a bit thick. So I figured I'll try this one. Thanks guys for posting pics. Looks decent for a weekend case.

kpjimmy said:
Just ordered the white one, so I'd expect it within two weeks. I'll post once I receive it. I am not really that happy with the cruzerlite one. I use it on the weekends, but I do not like the magnetic clasp and is a bit thick. So I figured I'll try this one. Thanks guys for posting pics. Looks decent for a weekend case.
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Yeah just from pictures i knew the cruzerlite one would add alot of thickness to the device, i've had those kind of cases before.
and ohhh exciting, what made you go with white? i was thinking the orange one looks the best. Hope you post pics of it

Ringke fusion [crystal clear]

Looked around and didn't see a topic on this new completely clear Ringke Fusion case. I ordered one and I'll post pics and a review once I've gotten it. But had anyone else gotten one and can post pics or let us know what u think about it.
RINGKE FUSION Google Nexus 5 case bumper [CRYSTAL VI... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3OUGI2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_IVqRsb0ET5J07
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>^.^< Sent From Meow G2

Spigen also seems to have released a clear bordered version of their Ultra Hybrid. I'll want to see theses pictures for sure, and how it feels in hand / what material they use for it.

Nice
Looks a great cover. I bought the standard fusion in black, but this one seems great in showing off the sides of the phone. But, I am worried that the side body of the cover will also get scratchy just like the back after a while..
Here, the black side body wins for me.. :good:

khanna27rahul said:
Looks a great cover. I bought the standard fusion in black, but this one seems great in showing off the sides of the phone. But, I am worried that the side body of the cover will also get scratchy just like the back after a while..
Here, the black side body wins for me.. :good:
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Nope youre incorrect the side is TPU it wont get scratched like the back.

Nice case jeff
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gavin-phelan said:
Nice case jeff
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>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5

did you finally get the case?
how does it look?
I'm between this and the black one... which one dou you think that will be look better with a black nexus?

I just got this case for my RED Nexus 5 and really really like this case. Buttons work much better with this case than my all TPU clear case. Still very slim and fitment is perfect.
Love how it shows off my new phone!!

jeffvb9 said:
I just got this case for my RED Nexus 5 and really really like this case. Buttons work much better with this case than my all TPU clear case. Still very slim and fitment is perfect.
Love how it shows off my new phone!!
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really?
would you post some photo/s?

You'll need to buy a new one soon as they rapidly turn yellow. Mine looked great for about a month.

cambotero said:
really?
would you post some photo/s?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50633230&postcount=194

buttons are pretty awesome on this case. I like it, but ordered knock off Google bumper that should get here soon. I'm not really into the clear hard plastic backs. Feels very light and thin though for a good amount of protection.
For reference I've had:
Spigen ultra slim
Quick sand
Beetle case
Diztronic matte
Cruzerlite
Nillkin
I like this one the best I think. Nillkin is pretty sleek though..
Sent from my Nexus 5

Caelrie said:
You'll need to buy a new one soon as they rapidly turn yellow. Mine looked great for about a month.
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Very true

Review of Case-Mate Tough and Naked Tough cases for M8 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Case-Mate Tough and Naked Tough cases for M8. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-M8-Cases/HTC-One-M8-Cases.asp
Just like with my previous M8 case reviews, a vendor send me in addition to S5 cases a few samples of M8 cases. As I stated before, I don't have M8 phone, so I took a number of pictures to show you how it looks without a phone. Since I received exactly the same cases for S5 which I reviewed together with a phone, I would like to provide you a link to my review where you can see it in more details and with my impressions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733694
If anybody purchased this case for their M8, please share your pictures in this thread. The last but not least, though Case-Mate offers some very nice coupons, make sure to check with Amazon where often you can find these for almost half a price.
Pictures of Naked Tough (sorry, had to use a colored paper since the case is transparent).
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Thanks! This is one I'm strongly considering. Any chance we could get some pics with the case on the phone?

goodtimes50 said:
Thanks! This is one I'm strongly considering. Any chance we could get some pics with the case on the phone?
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He said right in the review he doesn't own an m8..

kylecummins said:
He said right in the review he doesn't own an m8..
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My bad . Guess I was so excited I skipped right over the text.

Take a look here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/4006...f11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0
I have this case.
It's slim, great grip and looks classy. (Plus great protection)
Love it

I highly recommend the supcase unicorn beetle cases. They are gorgeous and have amazing feel and protection for more than half the price of these cases listed here.

I am currently using this case after trying an incipio dual pro and a prism exact fit. I love it, but the power button cover is a little hard to press. The case looks great and feels good. The IR blaster works fine as well. If you can deal with the power button it's a great case.
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What's the best clear case out there?

vectron, thanks for the great review. I like the Tough version quite a bit. Gonna have to order me one!

Thanks for the tip. Was looking at the Spigen Case Ultra Fit, but this is also an option.

anyone tried the barely there case?

Yes had it for a couple of weeks. If you want minimal it serves it purpose

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Yes had it for a couple of weeks. If you want minimal it serves it purpose
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Thanks. But does it provide more grip or is the phone still slippery? Do you think the naked though is a better option?

I love my Naked Tough all besides one major flaw. The power button is very stiff, you can't tell at all when you are pushing it and I have found myself wondering if it was even working at times. I have never felt such unresponsive buttons. I May try to mod it to work soon, if I do I will let you know how it works.
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Guys wanted to know , IR Blaster still works after putting Case mate Though naked ?

Callliope said:
Guys wanted to know , IR Blaster still works after putting Case mate Though naked ?
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Yes.
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Just ordered one of these. What does the back part feel like? Is it like a tpu feel or like the case mate barely there hard shell type of feel?
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Badelhas said:
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Ive been using the UAG maverick. 3 weeks so far and loving it
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