What do you use. What's your setup? Idk how I feel about using a case and no screen protector. I feel as if it defeats the purpose of protection
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imablackhat said:
What do you use. What's your setup? Idk how I feel about using a case and no screen protector. I feel as if it defeats the purpose of protection
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Wet Screen Protector, Leather Sleeve
Spigen ultra fit and the screen protector that came with it
The case is too tight and scratch the left top corner. My advice is to keep the case on and never take it off. Or use a soft case like a tpu.
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Case took only a few days to get used to and it's worth it. Helps when the materials are soft touch as on the Fusion Hybrid.
The screen protector is nice having the piece of mind but the plastic ones can never be as smooth as glass.
Screen protector and spigen ultra fit.
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diztronic matte black tpu case & spigen screen protector.
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Shellster case for my N5
Hi
I use this shellster case for my N5 and for still I have not used any screen protector on my N5 as it protects my phone completely it does not let the screen to touch surface even when I put it on the table even from the screen behalf...it has a 180 stand view that also makes me comfortable for media viewing in both mode in landscape and portrate and it also ensures the safety of my phone quite well too..so I like this case and would recommend too...the only thing I just need to update in it is to have some protection in the lower end as it is open from their...but that hardly effects as it covers the corners properly...so simply I have a case with a combo of Holster and Kick stand....So I just love it and quite happy with it.....
I was using an extreme guard screen protector...but it was coming up at the corners and looked pretty aesthetically displeasing so I took it off a few days ago.. the bare glass is so nice and smooth to the touch... I think I will let the Gglass do it's job until I have to run into my old nemesis quartz sand when I go to Florida this spring break
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid + custom back by me/Neo Hybrid and the screen protector they gave me.
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I bought a spigen ultra hybrid and was using it until a few days ago and now I'm using no case and spigen screen protector. I love the feel of the nexus 5 without a case.
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diztronic matte black tpu case & spigen screen protector.
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The same!
I had slim armor and ultra hybrid. And Im now completely naked and no sp
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chris6278 said:
The same!
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Yea man, works like a charm. I have my dad using the same set up for his s2 & my husband & I using them for our nexus 5s. Don't wanna jinx anything but phones have been dropped & everything & no marks.
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No case, no screen protector.
First we don't need a screen protector, the screen is hard enough to protect from friction.
Second you'll waste the original back of N5, course the touch feeling of any other case cannot be better than the skin like material.
That's my opinion:fingers-crossed:
Laishikuma said:
No case, no screen protector.
First we don't need a screen protector, the screen is hard enough to protect from friction.
Second you'll waste the original back of N5, course the touch feeling of any other case cannot be better than the skin like material.
That's my opinion:fingers-crossed:
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Actually, the screen can very easily scratch, all it takes is a bit of sand or dust in your pocket. Glass is harder than steel, so keys are not a concern, but most sand is silicon, which is the same hardness as glass, and some sand or dust can even be corundum or diamond, and there is just no way to stop that from scratching any surface.
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Ringke slim, no screen protector
I think the case has the same feel as the phone itself, and stays true to the design.
Xtremeguard screen protector + Cruzerlite Bugdroid case.
I might change the screen protector to a glass protector.
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are there any good slim cases which can accomodate full screen protectors (like the curved crystal or the wet apply sorts), meaning the lip does not go onto the screen. i recently received the zoogue case but to my dismay the lip goes onto the screen and pushed my protector off. so far i only know of the sgp modello which doesnt push the protector up. any other good alternatives?
thanks guys
Seidio Surface also doesn't get with full screen savers.
Now I use TPU case from ebay for 2 bucks, it aligns screen perfectly without going under screen protector.
Also waiting for diztronic tpu which ordered yesterday.
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christo4 said:
are there any good slim cases which can accomodate full screen protectors (like the curved crystal or the wet apply sorts), meaning the lip does not go onto the screen. i recently received the zoogue case but to my dismay the lip goes onto the screen and pushed my protector off. so far i only know of the sgp modello which doesnt push the protector up. any other good alternatives?
thanks guys
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Seidio active does go over the lip, but its not tight at all and doesn't mess with the full protectors.
Ringke slim is another good one.
To the guy above me: the seidio surface, as well as diztronic do not work with full protecotors.. I have all these cases and have tried them with spg curved crystal
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To the guy above me: the seidio surface, as well as diztronic do not work with full protecotors.. I have all these cases and have tried them with spg curved crystal
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Damn...
I don't like Ringke Slim as it doesn't cover whole bezel area.
I had one of the spigen glas screen protector s installed and it had the air bubble issue. So I'm never spending that much coin on a screen protector again, I just installed a amFilm protector on today it's flawless cutouts are perfect, and it feels great to the touch. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1807&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
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I had one of the spigen glas screen protector s installed and it had the air bubble issue. So I'm never spending that much coin on a screen protector again, I just installed a amFilm protector on today it's flawless cutouts are perfect, and it feels great to the touch. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1807&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
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Can you tell me, does it fit nicely with a case? I just applied a caseology protector with a caseology case and believe it or not they're not very compatible. The screen protector seems to be just a smidge too big. The case fits perfectly, but I'm getting air bubbles on the 4 corners that aren't there without the case.
I have a spigen slim armor case it is perfect with this screen protector. The protector doesn't go all the way to the edge of the glass there is a tiny gap when centered perfect
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how is it with fingerprints and dust? I have the ultra clear crystal on right now and smudging finger prints all over it
it gets fingerprints ,but seems no worse than touching the glass screen without it.
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yep still gtg
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Can you tell me, does it fit nicely with a case? I just applied a caseology protector with a caseology case and believe it or not they're not very compatible. The screen protector seems to be just a smidge too big. The case fits perfectly, but I'm getting air bubbles on the 4 corners that aren't there without the case.
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I have it and it is amazing. I'm typically not good at applying screen protectors, but amFilm's hinge method does it nicely.
I have a video if you guys want to watch it
When the phone/screen becomes warmer after some time do you find the screen protector becomes much less slippery?
I've noticed that with my Invisible Defender and it's annoying because when the phone is cooler my fingers glide easily but not when the phone heats up.
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When the phone/screen becomes warmer after some time do you find the screen protector becomes much less slippery?
I've noticed that with my Invisible Defender and it's annoying because when the phone is cooler my fingers glide easily but not when the phone heats up.
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Never had that on the amFilm screen protector (at least for me). It's hard to tell when it's winter. Everything is cold in Canada lol
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Just got mine.
I was always using steinheil/sgp screen protectors for the past 3 years, decided to try amFilm.
To my surprise I got 4 in a pack instead of 3.
Installation was super easy, tho I misaligned from the first try, but simply took it off and reapplied.
All cutouts are exactly in place.
I can barely notice protector on the screen, only feel it swiping down notifications (can feel cutouts for sensors and speaker)
Highly recommend it!
The only thing I would prefer to have tabs on the other side as I'm using peel back application method and it's easier to start from top side to get a perfect alignment.
Sup guys, I have the diztronic tpu case, which is awesome by the way, feels exactly like the nexus 5 itself without adding much bulk.
I was wondering if anybody tried this case with spigen glasT screen protector? Does it work?
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You're good to go, I have a spigen protector on my screen & am using the diztronic case. You just gotta make sure you put it on straight/lined up.
The first time I applied it, it was a little crooked so the material was a little off the side, so the case made that bubble type effect on the corner. I peeled it off quickly & reapplied it & it has been perfect ever since.
I have earrings & I like that the screen protector still isn't scratched up like others.
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You have the spigen screen protector that's made out of glass or the regular kind?
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You're good to go, I have a spigen protector on my screen & am using the diztronic case. You just gotta make sure you put it on straight/lined up.
The first time I applied it, it was a little crooked so the material was a little off the side, so the case made that bubble type effect on the corner. I peeled it off quickly & reapplied it & it has been perfect ever since.
I have earrings & I like that the screen protector still isn't scratched up like others.
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Do you have the glas.t or glas.tr? I would imagine that it might be better to put the protector on with the case on. That way it can center itself inside the frame of the case.
The diztronic works fine with the MIME ghost glass. Can't even tell its there.
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Do you have the glas.t or glas.tr? I would imagine that it might be better to put the protector on with the case on. That way it can center itself inside the frame of the case.
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Would like to know this too!
The Diztronic case does not work well with the GLAS.tR. The case causes the protector to lift off the screen in areas.
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The diztronic works fine with the MIME ghost glass. Can't even tell its there.
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Really?
I though Ghost was about 0.32mm thick.
I have GLASS-M that is about 0.33mm thick, and Diztronic is pulling it some corners off...
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Really?
I though Ghost was about 0.32mm thick.
I have GLASS-M that is about 0.33mm thick, and Diztronic is pulling it some corners off...
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Well its not perfect, sometimes the front of the case gets up against the glass instead of on top of the glass and I have to pull it over it. It did lift up the edges the first day, but now it doesn't. I did not put the case on after the glass for 6 hours. Then I put the case on and made sure it was on top of the glass and left it overnight. Had issues the next day lifting the edges, I just kept pushing it down and since then has been perfect. The thinner mime feather might be better for the case but I'm happy.
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I'm so confused by exactly which of the 4 N5 spigen cases to choose from- they are all in the same price range and sort of look the same (except the ultra thin air one which is solely transparent)
If I'm looking for something thin that protects the screen- can anyone point me to which of those I'm looking for? And if it protects the screen- is it an inbuilt screen protector or a separate screen protector comes with it?
Also- chose spigen over ballistic because it doesn't appear they are selling N5 cases any more?? Why pull out so soon?
Thanks!
Melamunna said:
I'm so confused by exactly which of the 4 N5 spigen cases to choose from- they are all in the same price range and sort of look the same (except the ultra thin air one which is solely transparent)
If I'm looking for something thin that protects the screen- can anyone point me to which of those I'm looking for? And if it protects the screen- is it an inbuilt screen protector or a separate screen protector comes with it?
Also- chose spigen over ballistic because it doesn't appear they are selling N5 cases any more?? Why pull out so soon?
Thanks!
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The only protection you're getting for the screen is the lip that raises the device when you set it facedown. Theres another product called the Rhinoshield which is a glass screen protector which will shatter instead of your phone screen if dropped. If I were you I wouldn't get the neo hybrid because of its square form making it awkward to hold and extremely uncomfortable. Rounded back da best. Other than that most cases have a lip and you should be fine based on personal preference.
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I got the ultra fit off eBay for 8 bucks. It included a good quality hard screen protector. I like the minimalist design and the feel of it. Obviously it won't really protect your screen from a drop, but its good scratch protection which is all I require.
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95Z28 said:
I got the ultra fit off eBay for 8 bucks. It included a good quality hard screen protector. I like the minimalist design and the feel of it. Obviously it won't really protect your screen from a drop, but its good scratch protection which is all I require.
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The ultra fit is good but it can damage your phone's corners - especially if you have the black N5. It requires a specific install method. I had this problem and Spigen hasn't responded in over a week. Just FYI if something happens to your device.
Thanks for the suggestions guys- I definitely like the idea of the rhinoshield as well.
@ctscloud What difference is there between the black and white N5 that would make it more susceptible to damage?
I know its not spigen but I have the diztronic case and the zagg shield and its a match made in heaven
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I was using one of the $.99 eBay cases and dropped my phone a couple of weeks ago face down and of course the screen shattered. I just got it repaired and don't want this to happen again. Are there any cases that people can recommend that would protect the screen if I were to drop it facedown again?
Something with a raised lip?
ANDROIDRAZRM said:
I was using one of the $.99 eBay cases and dropped my phone a couple of weeks ago face down and of course the screen shattered. I just got it repaired and don't want this to happen again. Are there any cases that people can recommend that would protect the screen if I were to drop it facedown again?
Something with a raised lip?
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Any of the Spigen cases. I currently have on the the hybrid but I love the slim armor and the fitted one
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+1 for the Spigen Slim Armor
Pretty much any case over 99 cents...
tech 21, here is a video of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T0XwPq8BjY
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Slim armor!!
i know this kinda ot but do you guys have screen protector when using cases? i have my spigen just now and the edge of my screen protector goes bad when i grip hard the phone. i have the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD.
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i know this kinda ot but do you guys have screen protector when using cases? i have my spigen just now and the edge of my screen protector goes bad when i grip hard the phone. i have the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD.
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I honestly don't know how anybody can stand using the zagg, feels like you're running your finger across rubber to me. I have a spigen glaS TR, works great with the slim armor case. The others that would maybe work for you would be the trident aegis and the seidio active.
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I honestly don't know how anybody can stand using the zagg, feels like you're running your finger across rubber to me. I have a spigen glaS TR, works great with the slim armor case. The others that would maybe work for you would be the trident aegis and the seidio active.
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yeah, i love how it feels. lol. been using it also on my old device.
for the op, i been using the ultra-hybrid btw. really nice and not bulky feel.
I swear by my Diztronic TPU cases, been using them since I shattered my One S screen.
One of the main reasons is the amount of edge lip around the screen to protect it.
Having a lip on the case doesn't really stop the glass from shattering in any way. It's more to protect from scratching the screen when placed face down.
For drop protection, you need a cushion or buffer zone where some of the impact can be absorbed by the case and not the phone itself.
I hope going back to the Spigen case will save me now, same thing happened to me when I changed to a cover case which conveniently when I dropped my phone the cover opened up leaving my phone unprotected to fall on it's own screen and completely shattering, guess I should have stuck with the Spigen ultra hybrid.