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Duo Shield Case

Has anyone tried out any of the Duo Shield cases yet?
They seem pretty sturdy since its both a hard and soft case. Also there nice and cheep on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-BLACK-D...ccessories&hash=item43ac441894#ht_3678wt_1163
Anyone know if there any good?

I just ordered the white/red one on Amazon for 11.64 with shipping. Ill reply back when I do get it.

looks cool, like a cheaper otter box case.

I'm also contemplating on which to buy. I like the Duo Shield and then this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984

I have one. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. It is very loose and comes off too easy. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster.

Clarkkent434 said:
I have one. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. It is very loose and comes off too easy. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster.
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What case are you thinking of instead?
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I wish otter box would make multiple cases for the galaxy nexus like they do for the iPhone.
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I ordered the red/black one. looks pretty good. I'll update when it's delivered
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Clarkkent434 said:
I have one. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. It is very loose and comes off too easy. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster.
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Wow after reading that I don't even wanna open mine when it gets here. My main concern was that it would be cheap & flimsy. I think it looks great but if it's a piece of poo I'll be returning it
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HTC One Diztronic TPU Case Review

Beast of a case right here. Extremely thin, lightweight, and several different colors. I wouldn't expect anything less than that from Diztronic.
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If you guys have any questions about the case I would be happy to answer them. :good:

nice thanks !

Seems nice, but I can cover up this sexy phone with a case like that. I must be able to see it in it's glory. Lol I have pre-ordered a few Poetic Cases and will be in several weeks, they had issues at the factory the guy told me.

HotInEER said:
Seems nice, but I can cover up this sexy phone with a case like that. I must be able to see it in it's glory. Lol I have pre-ordered a few Poetic Cases and will be in several weeks, they had issues at the factory the guy told me.
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Yeah the Poetic cases look great. I'll be picking some up soon and reviewing those as well.

Beast indeed.
I bought one back when they were branded TC for my Galaxy S2 as a holdover until Seidio started selling a case. It was one of the cheapest on Amazon at the time. A year and a half and many miraculous saves later I'm retiring the phone in near perfect condition. I'm definitely getting one for my One.

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Beast indeed.
I bought one back when they were branded TC for my Galaxy S2 as a holdover until Seidio started selling a case. It was one of the cheapest on Amazon at the time. A year and a half and many miraculous saves later I'm retiring the phone in near perfect condition. I'm definitely getting one for my One.
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Yeah, I got my first one back when I had my Galaxy Nexus LTE. After being happily surprised I got both the hard shell and TPU for my Nexus 4 and will be using this one on my future HTC One. Hopefully sales are good enough for the TPU that they release a hard shell case.

That gray looks sexy for sure. Anyone know if it will yellow over time though? I sure want it but scared it will look ugly in a few months time.
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Gja88 said:
That gray looks sexy for sure. Anyone know if it will yellow over time though? I sure want it but scared it will look ugly in a few months time.
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I doubt it will grey over time. I've never had it happen to me on any case.

I ordered this case as well from amazon today. I can't help but notice the number of you guys posting from nexus 4 devices. I have only had the nexus 4 now for about 3 weeks yet I got the htc one today. I planned on returning it to bestbuy within my 14 day period to get the S4, but I will not part with this beast.

dxwilliams40 said:
I ordered this case as well from amazon today. I can't help but notice the number of you guys posting from nexus 4 devices. I have only had the nexus 4 now for about 3 weeks yet I got the htc one today. I planned on returning it to bestbuy within my 14 day period to get the S4, but I will not part with this beast.
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Yeah I'm scared to make the switch to HTC and sense since I've had stock since the gnex lte but I've never owned an HTC device and I always thought sense looked nice. I've heard so many bad things about it that it has me worried, but I guess I've gotten bored of pure stock for a bit and its time to try something new. Either way I can't wait to try it out. Hopefully its worth it!
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I got my Diztronic Gray TPU case today, and since I've been using the HHI (purchased from that $0.99 sale last week) I figured I'd share the differences having them both in hand.
As I said above, I had a Diztronic TPU on a previous phone and enjoyed it although it had a few flaws (excess molding flash around buttons, missing NC mic hole). Being a tightass I jumped on the cheap HHI case deal, figuring I'd take a chance on other manufacturers matching that same quality.
And I was rewarded for my cheapness with a cheap case. The HHI case has two big problems as far as I'm concerned. The cutout for the power button is pill shaped, following the contour of the button and projecting upwards away from the case. It doesn't leave much room for a finger to press, especially when trying to use your index finger when one-handing it. I remedied this with an X-Acto and a soldering iron to smooth the cut, opening up the button hole towards the back of the case. More troubling though is the fit around the front of the case. HHI managed to get the back of the case to fit the curves of the One nicely. However they didn't account for the bevel around the One's bezel. The side effect of this is that the corners don't stretch the front portion enough, leaving the sides to bow out a couple of mm at the center of each side. I don't think this would affect the function of the case in an impact, but at best it ruins the straight line aesthetic of this phone. One lesser annoyance is the molding seam that runs the entire perimeter, which isn't distracting to the touch but is very obvious against the transparent side pieces.
The HHI seems like it would be a functional case from the aspect of being protective: it covers the corners with shock absorbing TPU and protects the bezel where it counts. It goes in and out of pockets easily and the matte clear blends well with the color of the silver phone.
Today the Diztronic came in and the extra $11.51 proved well worth it. The Diztronic case fixes both of the issues I had with the HHI: the power button cutout is nearly flush with the button at the front and back, making it easy to push, and the front fits snug and stays straight along the edges. Like the HHI, the cutouts all line up ok, and while it doesn't make a functional difference the camera cutout is centered maybe 1mm too low. Unlike the HHI, the molding seams are small and in the corners. My previous TPU case experience was with a black case, so time will tell if I'll see this one turn yellow after a few months. If that happens (and supposedly it's inevitable with clear TPU) I'll buy the black version without hesitation.
TL;DR: The HHI and Diztronic TPU cases both do their jobs, but the Diztronic is well worth the extra money for the fit and finish.

Nxxx said:
Beast of a case right here. Extremely thin, lightweight, and several different colors. I wouldn't expect anything less than that from Diztronic.
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If you guys have any questions about the case I would be happy to answer them. :good:
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SH*T. lol i just spent awhile putting a video together for these cases. hahaha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czwrO4AWlQ0&feature=youtu.be

I don't like how the logo and branding has gradually gotten larger and larger as well as the price increase.

fightr said:
I don't like how the logo and branding has gradually gotten larger and larger as well as the price increase.
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The logo is so small though... And it's only $11! Haha
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beforedenied said:
The logo is so small though... And it's only $11! Haha
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Haha 'tis is true but I remember I got my HTC One S case for approximately $7 or so but
nevertheless I am quite content with this case! I just recieved it today, so far so good. I was a little concerned that it would cover the camera a little as the cutout looks really tight and possibly even touches the lens but it actually doesn't affect the pictures which is fine for me!
Otherwise I'm liking it! I feel like it is definitely a little more protected than it would be naked but slim enough to not make much of a difference although I do miss the aluminum unibody feel a little..
Just to add, definitely not going to protect much from a crazy fall or anything but I already knew that when I decided to purchase it.

Purchased this case after seeing everyone's reviews here. Thanks everyone!

Nillkin case

Just found this
http://dx-box.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-smart-shell-stand-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2013-2nd-gen.html
I've loved the Nillkin cases I purchased for my phones (One X, One X+ and now SGS 4).
Tempted to purchase but still waiting on the cheaper cases I bought on Amazon before I pull the trigger.

$19.99 seems a little expensive. Does it has the smart cover function?

Looks nice and it has all the smart features...
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Looks no different from the Moko or Poetic which cost less than ½ the cost.

I suspect the quality of the Nillkin materials are much better
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danvee said:
Looks no different from the Moko or Poetic which cost less than ½ the cost.
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Have u had a Nillkin case before? Their quality for the price is unrivaled
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mehdi_s82 said:
Have u had a Nillkin case before? Their quality for the price is unrivaled
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In fact, I have. For my old (now sold) Nexus 7 2012.
Other than the markings there was no discernable difference between that and my friends' Poetic and iBlason(IIRC) cases. Both of which holding up nicely after a year's time.
Unless this N7 2013 case is different, I'll stick by my assessment.
Basically, you spend your money, and make your choice... :thumbup:

Most likely this one and the others that look like this are probably close to the same. As someone said in a different thread they buy them in bulk from somewhere and apply the companies branding.
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That would have been me.... :beer:
Not uncommon, in fact, very common.
If you order a few hundred units, they'd put YOUR name on them. In nice, hot stamped, pseudo gold leaf even...

I must agree that there is great difference on the overall feel and materials of the Nillkin.
I have the poetic slimline and the moko already, and gladly shelled the $16 for one from eBay just now.
I had the Nillkin for my now gifted to nephews' OG 7, and knowing all brands I was really waiting for it.
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Does it have magnet to hold the cover tight when closed?
Does it have magnet to maintain the triangle shape when folded as the stand?

No and no, just the auto wake/sleep feature I believe
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I bought and received this case (from Taobao to Hong Kong)
I don't have the device with me at the moment so I will take pictures tonight with it in the case.
Initial impressions are that the leather is very soft and the back cover is made in very high quality (leather wrapped around the plastic shell) and see no exposed plastic bits. Furthermore the "baseball" stitching on the cover is very nicely done, and very pliable with no stiffness.
Will update with fitment and auto sleep/wake tonight!

Page brings me to an "Account suspended." That's shady, no thanks
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tsupersonic said:
Page brings me to an "Account suspended." That's shady, no thanks
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What page? Link is good.

I bought and received this case (from Taobao to Hong Kong)
I don't have the device with me at the moment so I will take pictures tonight with it in the case.
Initial impressions are that the leather is very soft and the back cover is made in very high quality (faux leather wrapped around the plastic shell) and see no exposed plastic bits. Furthermore the "baseball" stitching on the cover is very nicely done, and very pliable with no stiffness.
UPDATE: fitment is good and cut outs are accurate. Speaker grilles are properly cut and quality of the case is insane against the 11USD value. Must buy given the current case selection on the market. The case is light weight and made of very thick "leather".
The only minor quibble I have with the case is that the magnet doesn't keep the flap closed completely. Auto sleep/wake occurs without fault with a 1 second delay. (standard among cases). Finally the "Nillkin" logo is not very prominent making this a very stealthy case.
Rating: 8/10

Price is now $15.89 on dx-box.com. Also noticed they have a white version and it seems there are also Red and Grey version elsewhere.

Does anyone know if this will fit a 2013 model or is it 2012? It doesn't say anywhere in the description.
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Ultra...79&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=nillkin+nexus+7+2013

RyanTX said:
Does anyone know if this will fit a 2013 model or is it 2012? It doesn't say anywhere in the description.
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Ultra...79&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=nillkin+nexus+7+2013
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2012. no camera hole the back upper-left.

I have this case for my Nexus 7 first gen, and I love it, except that the front cover edge has started to split. Hard to explain, I'll try and get a pic, but basically the outer layer and the inner micro-fibre layer are coming apart at the outside seam. I'm looking for a similar case for my 2013 N7, not sure if I'd get the Nillkin again based on the previous experience.

SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Slim [Ultra Fit] *pictures*

I just received my n5 plus the case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all, the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably wouldn't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot. I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem, even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it's worth the extra $1 or $2. Spigen also include a screen protector with this case.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
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duckied said:
I just received my n5 and case and thought I might give my first impression on the " [Non-Slip] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Premium SF Coated Matte Hard Case" available on amazon.
First if all the case fit perfectly on the phone with no play what so ever. It has an soft smooth feel almost close to the feel of the all black nexus 5. Although it probably won't provide as much protection as a bumper case or all around case it keep the profile of the phone very slim. It holds up very well against finger prints. I probably won't recommend it to a person that drops their phone a lot but I had a ringke slim case on my n4 and never had a problem even with a few drop my n4 is still in pristine condition.
How does it compare to the ringke? I not sure if the texture of the n5 ringke slim is the same as the n4 but it has a more firmed plastic touch then the spigen. I think it would the extra 1 or 2 bucks.
At $9.99 on amazon prime it is a steal for the quality.
I will post pictures up later =)
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Im looking to get this one or the ringke slim! Waiting for pics! haha

I ordered the white one.
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
N5 coming tomorrow, case next week.

Look forward to the pics! Keep us updated

Goood, give us the pics

Pics please... Im waiting on my white one.
OP, did you get the screen protector too? How was it?

Heads up, it's the same price from spigen on eBay and comes with one of their pet screen protectors

The one I ordered through Amazon came with a screen protector. I was surprised because it did not mention anything about that on their page.

Thank you for the pics. Can you tell us what the fit is like? Is it comparable to the Ringke Slim for the N4? (most people on this forum own/owned both products ) Also, how does the build feel - cheap or premium? Thanks again.

The fit is perfect but it was the same on the ringke even after a year it still held on tight and I expect this would be the same quality. As for which feel more premium? I would probably say the spigen has the tiny edge on that because of the softer Matt touch. The difference isn't by much and you can't go wrong with either.
How well would it hold up, I still don't know. But at $10 I'm not loosing much.
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have black version thanks for pics have to wait a few more days for my n5
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Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?

Got my N5 and Spigen ultra fit today. Not a fan of it, I should have looked at it more carefully. Don't like how little coverage there is on the top and bottom.
I'm hoping the Chinese company that I bought my TPU case for my N4 on Amazon comes out with a N5 version. I think it was like $.79 with $2 shipping. Best case out of 4-5 I bought for the N4.

UnbornApple said:
Does the tight fit around the flash cause any issues when taking photos?
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Nope because of the thinnest of the case it does not interfere with the camera.
And it's a thin case and there pictures of it lol how much protection you expect it will provide?
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I have the white case on my black N5, it looks great. My only concern with this case is that it is sharp on the bottom where I use my pinky to hold the phone. It's nothing some sand paper can't fix. It looks like the Ringke has more rounded edges, which might be more comfortable.
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Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.

Gibsonflyingv said:
Just throwing my 2 cents in. I would highly recommend against this case. While the overall quality is nice, the top and bottom portions of the case are very sharp. I should not have to take out sand paper and take that off after buying a $10 piece of plastic that probably costs 10 cents to make. Spiegen will be getting a complaint from me.
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I agree with this. The case looks really nice and feels high quality but the top and bottom are ridiculously sharp. I like to rest my pinky under my phone when I use it but I can't with this case because it is too painful. Hopefully this will be fixed in a revision.
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I'd agree my bottom of case is pretty sharp... top is OK though..I'll ask about a revised version...

I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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gsrrr said:
I read that this case may scratch the phone at the corners. Anyone have that issue?
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For what it's worth, I have removed the case and put it back on several time and do not see any scratches. It fits on way too snug for my tastes(it is incredibly difficult to take off) so I was afraid it would mess up my phone. But so far no issues. In fact one of the times I was having real trouble getting it off and I noticed white stuff on the corner of the phone when I finally got it off. It appears that the phone will scratch the case rather than the case scratching the phone.

Warning to anyone using the Ringke Slim case...

I'm sure people have probably mentioned this already but I just wanted to show you guys what the sharp edges on the case can do to your phone after removing the case. Very disappointed with Rearth, never had this issue with the N4 slim case and it was much easier to remove as well.

That looks awful! ;(
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Yup, that case scratched the corner of my N5 as well (not as bad as yours though). I have requested a refund on Amazon and shipping it back to them.

Spigen ultra fit does more scratches ure lucky
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Raistlin1 said:
Yup, that case scratched the corner of my N5 as well (not as bad as yours though). I have requested a refund on Amazon and shipping it back to them.
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You should be able to request a refund without having to ship the case back. Just tell them that this case is unusable/defective, which it is honestly. I also left a review on Amazon with the picture to warn people as well.
What made this even more painful though is I waited 3 weeks for this case to arrive (I'm in Canada so not sure if it was a customs thing) and I did just fine without any protection

Gah! I have this case... I guess i'll try never to take it off... Can you recommend some alternative cases if I ever do have to hide a scar like that?

A soft tpu
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Wow, this sucks. I have N5 Ringke Slim case (haven't put it on a phone yet) but the edges doesn't seem to be that sharp.

The key is to bend the case while taking it off and on.
I've done over a dozen times without issue.
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av3n said:
I'm sure people have probably mentioned this already but I just wanted to show you guys what the sharp edges on the case can do to your phone after removing the case. Very disappointed with Rearth, never had this issue with the N4 slim case and it was much easier to remove as well.
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Wow! A case did that?
Hey, I've got the same pajamas.

samizad said:
Wow! A case did that?
Hey, I've got the same pajamas.
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lmao.

All rigid cases can cause this. Gaps in between the phone and the case cause abrasion and will wear off the urethane soft touch finish. Go for a TPU or silicon case or cover your phone with a skin to prevent this.

The case will also pull your back plate off as well. I stopped using it after that. I am lucky I don't have any scratches.

samizad said:
Hey, I've got the same pajamas.
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Nice. They're damn comfy

Kinda glad that my case and screen protector never arrived, been over a month now, refund demanded!

is it only on the edges? if so ill just place a small piece of tape on my phone on the edges to protect it

I've had the rearth slim since it launched and have zero scratches on my phone. Not saying that this case won't scratch but I've taken it off and put it on several times without issue. It fits so snug and feels almost identical to the back of the N5 I love it. Adds quite a bit of additional grip as well
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I had that case on my galaxy Nexus and when I finally took it off to sell the phone it had scratched the **** out of the back/bottom of the phone.
Never buying one again...
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Get the Diztronic, have it for my N5 and had it for my N4, never a single problem and I dropped my N4 a few times even face down and it never had any damage with the Diztronic on it.

This is my greatest fear from hard cases. I only buy rubberized or tpu cases encased in a hard case.