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Speck Clear GemShell for HTC One - Mini Review

Hi all,
I've been a lurker for many years here on XDA and figured I'd try and contribute for once. Sorry if someone has posted a review on this case in the other threads. I looked around for a bit but didn't find any.
I received my Speck GemShell for my HTC One http://www.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/htc/gemshell-for-htc-one.html about 3 days ago. It's a hard plastic case with gel incorporated around it. BTW, for those considering shipping options, mine shipped out from Oklahoma so it reached me in Chicago in a day via the free shipping option (USPS). That being said, here are my impressions so far:
Pros:
- The case still leaves the phones feeling pretty slim (though I still do prefer it nekkid).
- It's clear except for a gel around the front rim, corners, and inputs.
- The gel around the front rim elevates the phone when placing it on its face.
- The gel around the inputs will hopefully prevent wearing/cracking of the hard plastic.
- Seems well sealed enough that I haven't seen any dust or pocket enter the space between the case and phone.
- The speck logo on the back is really well done. It makes it seem like it's a part of the aluminum.
Cons:
- The power button becomes really recessed. Not a deal breaker for me but definitely something to take note of.
- Interacting with the volume buttons requires more effort.
- I'm OCD on keeping fingerprints off my phone/case and the cleaning has left micro-scratches on the case. So far it doesn't interfere with the appearance but we'll see after a longer period of time.​- Wish the gel actually covered the entire sides, top, and bottom for better coverage. Even with the clear plastic, you don't really see the aluminum on the sides, top, and bottom.
So you can see the selling point of this phone is not only that it's a clear case but the gel that they've incorporated into it. I'm a bit sad on the micro-scratches but I'm not convinced there's any other case-based solution that would be cost effective. I've attached pictures of the case below.
Hope this mini-review helps!
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This is how reviews should be. Well done!

Red5 said:
This is how reviews should be. Well done!
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Shame the case looks crap doe.

Great review, not too long, not too short, good display angles, thank you!
compact_bijou said:
Shame the case looks crap doe.
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How does the case look any different then any other clear case? zzzz

Just canceled my Spigen and ordered this!

PapaRhino said:
Great review, not too long, not too short, good display angles, thank you!
How does the case look any different then any other clear case? zzzz
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Thick, will turn yellow after a couple of weeks unlike other hard clear cases (such as the Spigen) and it's not very clear. Its very visible on the phone and defeats the purpose of it being clear.

and cturetar
It's good to look. Maybe i will have one.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

compact_bijou said:
Shame the case looks crap doe.
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thats your opinion doe

PillPoppin said:
You sir know your cases. I definitely agree here. It may be "grippy" but this will yellow immediately... for clear cases you have to go with a hard case
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And it'll crack at the stress points. Dirt ingress. Real slick.
CheesyNutz said:
thats your opinion doe
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And you know what they say about opinions.

I just got this case in the mail over the weekend (still waiting on phone) and The case feels rather flimsy on its own and is incredibly thin. I have no doubt it'll protect against scratches, but feels like it'll do nothing for drops. I didn't expect Otterbox protection, but was hoping for some kind of impact absorption. Anyone have any experience with these cases and drops with previous devices?

Actually I went into the Sprint store on Thursday the 18th & purchased the white & silver speck case cor my HTC ONE that I was receiving in the mail the next day on the 19th & liked my case on it because it matches tne phone perfectly & fits it really tight like a body glove. It's hard to put on & hard to take off but I saw the clear gel case by speck o line yesterday morning & wanted that one because it will show my phone all the way around, I just dont want it to loosen up over time but this one I do have by speck is a hard shell case on the outside but a softgray rubber on the inside
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I have ordered the black one but it is still in post. Can someone tell me whether it adds any bulk to the phone? I bought a cheap one from ebay till my speck arrived and im completely satisfied with my cheap one and i hope speck is not bulky.
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mareen77 said:
I have ordered the black one but it is still in post. Can someone tell me whether it adds any bulk to the phone? I bought a cheap one from ebay till my speck arrived and im completely satisfied with my cheap one and i hope speck is not bulky.
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I was completely surprised at how thin the speck is. It's hardly noticeable.

Toaster Strudels said:
Thick, will turn yellow after a couple of weeks unlike other hard clear cases (such as the Spigen) and it's not very clear. Its very visible on the phone and defeats the purpose of it being clear.
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I've had mine for two weeks and it's VERY yellow. I'll post pics when I can. I've had other clear cases before, hard and soft, but never had them turn yellow like this one.

oophlamer said:
I've had mine for two weeks and it's VERY yellow. I'll post pics when I can. I've had other clear cases before, hard and soft, but never had them turn yellow like this one.
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Lolzzzz
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I'm not sure of anyone has mentioned as o didn't read entire post. Leet414 u may try that compound they sell for headlight lenses to get scratches out. May be a stretch but that stuff works.
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mareen77 said:
I have ordered the black one but it is still in post. Can someone tell me whether it adds any bulk to the phone? I bought a cheap one from ebay till my speck arrived and im completely satisfied with my cheap one and i hope speck is not bulky.
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It's pretty thin

SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Case for Google Nexus 5

I plan to order the Nexus 5 when it will release this month. Found this case on Amazon for N5. Like the Clear/Black Color.
SUPCASE Google Nexus 5 Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective Case
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Ordered in black and clear and it shipped today
>^.^< Sent From Meow HTC One

I really wonder if these cases will fil correctly. They probably used the dimensions from the service manual.

rohithaip said:
I really wonder if these cases will fil correctly. They probably used the dimensions from the service manual.
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Someone from another thread stated that they get "dummy" versions to be able to mold their case into the right size.
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Ordered in black and clear and it shipped today
>^.^< Sent From Meow HTC One
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Did you get it already? What is the material they used? I have the Ringke Fusion case on the N4 now and the G/F doesn't like the hard plastic texture. She said this might have a grainy feel to it.

intekmdma said:
Did you get it already? What is the material they used? I have the Ringke Fusion case on the N4 now and the G/F doesn't like the hard plastic texture. She said this might have a grainy feel to it.
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Well no cause when I ordered this case the next day I cancelled this order cause I got another case that looked the same. But I still got a shipping email then about 12 hours later I got an email from supcase saying to disregard the shipping email that they would honor my cancellation. So no I don't have the case but I will have the similar looking case I mentioned made by Spigen tomorrow. The reason I cancelled the supcase and went with the Spigen was Spigen was offering a free screen protector. See below pic
>^.^< Sent From Meow HTC One

Anybody got the SUPCASE yet? I have one for the Moto X and love it. I got the SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid posted above and HATE the screen protector AND the case so I'm thinking about spending yet more money on another case.

I saw these cases on Amazon too and I really, REALLY like the look of the black with matte clear back. I think this is so much more attractive than the fusion/ultra hybrid cases everyone is talking about. I'd guess that the matte texture on the back is somewhat more grippy than the clear gloss PC, but without both in hand, I can't make that call. The price is good, so I might just order one to check out even though I wont have an N5 until Xmas. Also, the black/black looks nice too (kind of like the diztronic). I'm most curious about the button fit on these cases because I've heard some other people are having issues with button covers that are too tight.

MoonDoom said:
I saw these cases on Amazon too and I really, REALLY like the look of the black with matte clear back. I think this is so much more attractive than the fusion/ultra hybrid cases everyone is talking about. I'd guess that the matte texture on the back is somewhat more grippy than the clear gloss PC, but without both in hand, I can't make that call. The price is good, so I might just order one to check out even though I wont have an N5 until Xmas. Also, the black/black looks nice too (kind of like the diztronic). I'm most curious about the button fit on these cases because I've heard some other people are having issues with button covers that are too tight.
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The Moto X version is really tight to get on and off but the button access and everything else is outstanding.

lensgrabber said:
Anybody got the SUPCASE yet? I have one for the Moto X and love it. I got the SPIGEN Ultra Hybrid posted above and HATE the screen protector AND the case so I'm thinking about spending yet more money on another case.
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What didn't you like about the case? My Spigen is in the mail.

So apparently the Spigen, Ringke and now this new one they all look the same.

daLareid said:
So apparently the Spigen, Ringke and now this new one they all look the same.
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Well, kind of, the Spigen and Ringke have a glossy finish on the back plate whereas the Supcase appears to have a "semi matte" finish on that part. I don't know about you, but to me, that's an important distinction to make. The Supcase probably hides dust under the plate better than the other two and I suspect it would also show fewer scratches just from being in a pocket. Even while being matte, you still get to see the Nexus logo so I just don't see the benefit to the Spigen or the Ringke. I'm sure in the next week or two, SOMEONE will post a comparison between the hybrids.

Cleanskinned said:
What didn't you like about the case? My Spigen is in the mail.
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Before I put the case on the phone it looked pretty decent. That was just me looking at it before the phone arrived. After it was put on the phone, it just makes the phone feel cheap. The clear window on the back has multiple scratches already with extremely delicate use. I also can't find the buttons. They are flush and I can't feel for the - or + buttons. When I am searching for +, I usually hit the - or vice versa. The screen protector has various bubbles around the display that I can't get out plus because of the design of the case, the protector is lifting in the bottom corner and bottom middle causing a bubble affect in those areas. The protector and phone were clean (phone was literally taken out of the box five seconds before putting the protector on). I should not have the bubble issue that I am having. I've installed plenty of protectors before on various phones and never have I been so disappointed in one before.
I might just be complaining too much. There are others that have this case and love it so hopefully you will be in that group. There is a plastic sheet on both the inside and outside of the clear window so don't forget to peel off both. I ordered some XtremeGuard body protectors that will do the trick there but I'm also hoping to pick up a SUPCASE since I love everything about the Moto X version. I might just go ahead and prime it.

MoonDoom said:
Well, kind of, the Spigen and Ringke have a glossy finish on the back plate whereas the Supcase appears to have a "semi matte" finish on that part. I don't know about you, but to me, that's an important distinction to make. The Supcase probably hides dust under the plate better than the other two and I suspect it would also show fewer scratches just from being in a pocket. Even while being matte, you still get to see the Nexus logo so I just don't see the benefit to the Spigen or the Ringke. I'm sure in the next week or two, SOMEONE will post a comparison between the hybrids.
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Well I honestly don't really care about that, what I care about the most is the one the offers better protection and doesn't add too much bulkiness. I went with the Spigen because of the good reviews, I have never heard about Supcase but yeah I'll give the Spigen myself a shot and wait for the future comparisons see which fairs better and then maybe get another one I'm actually thinking of getting the most slim case, but I'll wait to see which is the better choice.

daLareid said:
Well I honestly don't really care about that, what I care about the most is the one the offers better protection and doesn't add too much bulkiness. I went with the Spigen because of the good reviews, I have never heard about Supcase but yeah I'll give the Spigen myself a shot and wait for the future comparisons see which fairs better and then maybe get another one I'm actually thinking of getting the most slim case, but I'll wait to see which is the better choice.
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Yeah, it seems like a lot of people are liking the Spigen so I hope you do too. Like you said, there are going to be a lot of other choices coming and plenty of reviews to read/watch. I have about another month and a half before I even get my device so there will probably be 5 more cases that I want by then

MoonDoom said:
Yeah, it seems like a lot of people are liking the Spigen so I hope you do too. Like you said, there are going to be a lot of other choices coming and plenty of reviews to read/watch. I have about another month and a half before I even get my device so there will probably be 5 more cases that I want by then
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Thanks I hope I do too. And yeah that's the pro for you, you get to see which are better, plus you get a new batch of phones which are less likely to present any defects or issues, so good luck to you on your new phone hope you get by Xmas

Ordered a Black/Clear one from Amazon. Here's hoping...

Would love to see a three way review between these three similiar cases. If I could have the Ringke in all black, I'd be a happy camper. Unfortunately, I'm looking elsewhere.
I'm hoping that one of you guys throws some HQ pics of this one.

Any pics of this case yet? Id love to see the black and frost back to see if its worth buying!

Mine should get here today. I'll take some pics tonight.
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lensgrabber said:
Mine should get here today. I'll take some pics tonight.
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I'll be waiting for that thanks!!

True bumper cases

It seems like we have two options:
Poetic Borderline or this Abacus bumper, which seems to be the same as this i-Blason bumper.
I just got the i-Blason bumper, and it's pretty terrible. It's large and thick, yet the USB hole is just big enough to accommodate the stock cable, which is on the slim side.
Check the photos below, with the first comparing with another crappy case from caseology, which I thought was bulky as well, and the second a closeup of the 3.5mm hole, showing off the thickness in all its glory.
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I am about to give up on bumpers and get a cruzerlite case or something
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By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?

g2tl said:
By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?
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They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
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I thought that wasn't a bumper case. Must be the bad rendering.
Thanks.

yah that is bad rendering. and i think that looks like an ugly bumper case.

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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.

three colors one a phone are too much imo, I'll pass on these one... I think I would by something transparent + color though

Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.

qsdf55 said:
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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Were are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.

adrian089 said:
I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
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The price is a bit high, but I'll admit that I probably would have ordered one with my phone if they had been available, mostly because it says nexus on the back.

Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.

Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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DigitalMonk said:
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!

got_killed said:
I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
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Sides don't seem any bulkier then a Cruzerlite case but are harder plastic. Don't have my phone yet so can't tell you about the buttons other then I suspect they will be firm. Back is hard plastic so I'm guessing it won't scratch easy.
Can provide more feedback when I get my phone Monday.
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How's the inside of the case? Any causes for concern that the case might mark the case or any part of the finish inside that might rub on the sides of the phone when on?
Just I have had bumper cases before that can cause marking on the actual phone through poor finish on the inside which is what you don't want from something made to protect your phone
Cheers in advance
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Inside it just feels like real smooth hard plastic. Didn't feel any sharp edges that would rub and wear.
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Elisha said:
Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
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clear back is not the same as bare back though
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Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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exactly my point

I just bought a spare one to wait for a good 'real bumper' to hit the market in europe (the poetic will cost me double the price because of the delivery from usa, and and don't like it, aesthetically)

This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0

g2tl said:
This one looks better than the poetic case
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SOLD. These look very nice, and though their version for the N4 had some issues, this N5 version looks like it'll be just fine with the 2 piece design instead of one solid piece. and some nice color options.
Just sucks there is no prime and it's going to be a few weeks.

neok44 said:
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
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Yeah, I have one of these for my n4. Survived one fall(concrete), corner of case little scuffed, n4 fine . Never took it off once I put it on, used it with a horiz holster during the warm month, breast pocket of winter coat o.w. or just lying on a table/carried by hand.
What do you do sit and stare at your case all day? Frankly I don't even notice it.
Note: mine never fell apart like some of the Amazon reviews for the n4 version claimed OTOH I wasn't putting it on/removing it every other which I suppose could account for it eventually pulling apart...
I've already ordered the hybrid & slim armor(wanted something available now since the only time that I dropped the n4 was shortly after receiving it), plus the other case listed in the threads here. Might end up ordering this again IF I don't like the three that I've got on order already(well the slim shipped should be here same day as n5).
Now all I need is another horiz holster w/belt clip as I'm sure the one that fit the n4 isn't going to fit the n5 as it was already a little tight with n4 + bumper case...

Slimmest case available for the HTC 10?

I currently own the Spigen Neo Hybrid, which I thought was slim:
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But it's not that much, really... The slimmest I could find was the Spigen Thin Fit, but it's not that much slimmer:
Is there anything slimmer out there?

I have that case... Try using it without the border....
I also have the seidio case... I just use the inner cushion part... It doubles as a thin case cuz I can see their logo on it... I don't think you can go much thinner

I didn't measure but I have a cheap Chinese TPU case and it looks less than a mm. It was less than $1 shipped.

I have the nillkin nature TPU case. Perfect fit, and only 0.5-0.6mm thickness. Not much "bulk" added at all when used.
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joewoo said:
I have that case... Try using it without the border....
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Don't really like it without the border and it's still too bulky.
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I didn't measure but I have a cheap Chinese TPU case and it looks less than a mm. It was less than $1 shipped.
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Care to provide a link where I can find a similar case?
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I have the nillkin nature TPU case. Perfect fit, and only 0.5-0.6mm thickness. Not much "bulk" added at all when used.
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I don't really like those kind of "translucent" cases... Had one for my previous phone and with time it became yellowish and ugly.

I also have the Nillkin nature, and yeah, most of these transparent cases do discolor over time, but for only $5 I'll pick up another one when that happens. As far as the case itself goes, I had one of those $1 TPU cases and the mold was a little loose, in particular the sides had a tendency to bulge outwards so I would definitely check the reviews and images before pulling the trigger on one of those. The Nillkin one is pretty spot on and the buttons feel much clickier. Nillkin also have a hard case that's almost as thin as the Nature case, I'll put a link below:
https://goo.gl/7Xus8N

+1 for the Nillkin, I also have this, some months now and not even remotely going yellow.
I have had cheap brand ones in the past that went yellow before now so holding hope this one will not do that.
Good case, light, slim and easy to remove if wanting to run naked around the streets for a bit

ryanjsoo said:
I also have the Nillkin nature, and yeah, most of these transparent cases do discolor over time, but for only $5 I'll pick up another one when that happens. As far as the case itself goes, I had one of those $1 TPU cases and the mold was a little loose, in particular the sides had a tendency to bulge outwards so I would definitely check the reviews and images before pulling the trigger on one of those. The Nillkin one is pretty spot on and the buttons feel much clickier. Nillkin also have a hard case that's almost as thin as the Nature case, I'll put a link below:
https://goo.gl/7Xus8N
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I am really liking this case, the pictures look great.
I am currently enjoying the Spigen thin Fit case, but will be grabbing one of these, thanks for sharing. :good:
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I had a 'barely there' case by Casemate on my M8, and was hoping they would bring it to the 10, but it seems they have discontinues that case for whatever reason.

Watch out for the spigen case, it has some issues with flash when using the camera. Otherwise it's solid.

Nazgulled said:
Care to provide a link where I can find a similar case?
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This is the one I bought: link
It doesn't look exactly like the picture, but it was really inexpensive. I like the look of the HTC 10 so I got a clear case. I also figured that if it yellows a bit, I could always get a replacement for really cheap.

ThrowingKs said:
This is the one I bought: link
It doesn't look exactly like the picture, but it was really inexpensive. I like the look of the HTC 10 so I got a clear case. I also figured that if it yellows a bit, I could always get a replacement for really cheap.
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For that price I can jump on board, thanks for sharing.
Mind posting some actual pictures of the case on and off the phone, please? :good:

andybones said:
For that price I can jump on board, thanks for sharing.
Mind posting some actual pictures of the case on and off the phone, please? :good:
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Here you go: Imgur Album Link
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Thank you kindly, looks real nice, especially for that price.
Do you suggest it?

I do. I have a more rugged case also, but only use that rarely because I feel safe enough with the thin case.

Thanks. Bought 3 of them just in case they get yellowish since they are so cheap and if I don't like it, well, too bad...

I've been rocking the Imak cowboy case (there's a review of it somewhere here). Keep in mind it'll probably have little impact protection but if all you're needing is scratch protection I find it perfect.

Slimmest case by far for me would be the included case from Yelun that was bundled with the TGSP. I've gone used only the HTC Ice View, Nillkin, and Spigen Crystal (I think).

Nazgulled said:
Thanks. Bought 3 of them just in case they get yellowish since they are so cheap and if I don't like it, well, too bad...
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I grabbed 2 myself.
For 77 cents, can't go wrong.
I'm at that point where I love my 10 but no longer treat it like a baby, so I still want some protection against surface scratches and what not, but still want to be able to enjoy the device.
Hopefully it holds up as well as the M8 did for me. Bought it on release day, used it up until the 10 release day, in just a slim case, not screen protector, and it's still in mint condition.

X-Level probably makes some of the best slim cases I have ever used. I first discovered them for my M8 when I visited Hong Kong and I've gotten them for all my phones since then: http://www.ebay.com/itm/X-Level-Lux...hash=item1a1de87d40:m:m4lwJH0dcr1dceg1As9H-EQ
They're also really cheap which is nice.

This is one of the nicest and slimmest that I've used: http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Protect...hash=item3d2066daa1:m:mJx-cwyQu1UTdGuV1gRW8gw

Finally an Ultra Thin Case I love - Elago

So, I was looking for a new skin on my phone when I realized that I didn't want to do a wrap. If you're like me, you'll spend $10 and then remove the skin in like a week. After that you'll have to buy another one if you want to go through the process again. I'm not 100% into cases because of bulk and this is a damn sexy phone.
I scoured a few different places looking for a white thin case when I came across this: ELAGO THIN CASE
Here are my pros:
Fit is perfect
Cut outs are exact
This actually feels like it could be part of the phone
Has a Matte White look
Not TPU, its a hard plastic
Lots of compliments just in one day
Cons (Keep in mind, these are things people may not like but doesn't bother me)
Phone is still a little slippery
Buttons are now a bit more flush with the case
Zero lip over the glass to put upside down
The cut outs are exact so accessories are about 1mm from being perfect
I'm going back for the other two colors. This is an awesome case. Does anyone else have any ultra thin cases they can recommend.
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I got this case.. very thin, very nice
https://www.bare-cases.com/products/bare-naked-for-galaxy-s8
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bigmase01 said:
I got this case.. very thin, very nice
https://www.bare-cases.com/products/bare-naked-for-galaxy-s8
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Is there a promo code for that one? Kinda high in price.

got this today, it's going back. I have a skin on my phone, the case went on with ease on top of that and was still not snug

I got the Anccer in gravel black:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTQKJY8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Preserves "caseless" feel, super grippy.

Do not spend 10 USD for just re-branded case.
Buy the exact same one just for 4USD.
https://is.gd/6HMx4v

I got this on Amazon:
Galaxy S8 Plus Case Clear Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGRDMZ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0VzizbX1VNFKY
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Nice, I'm going to order one.
Love that white & black combo.

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Is there a promo code for that one? Kinda high in price.
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It is kinda high, no promo that I'm aware of. This is more of a harder case then tpu, that's what I like about it.. kinda snaps on
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bigmase01 said:
It is kinda high, no promo that I'm aware of. This is more of a harder case then tpu, that's what I like about it.. kinda snaps on
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That's this one too. Same reason why I like it.

SandeepEmekar said:
Do not spend 10 USD for just re-branded case.
Buy the exact same one just for 4USD.
https://is.gd/6HMx4v
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Good call.
Edit: Just went to the link. I just don't like AliExpress. I had problems with them in the past. 20-39 days for a case when I can get it in 2 days from Amazon, meh... I'll pay the difference.

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got this today, it's going back. I have a skin on my phone, the case went on with ease on top of that and was still not snug
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Really? That's a bummer. Mine fits perfect and has no movement. I don't have any sort of skin. I wonder if that's throwing off the fit.

felloffthetruck said:
Nice, I'm going to order one.
Love that white & black combo.
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It looks just as good in person.

Needs a top and bottom lip. Put your phone face down and it will scratch.

bonerp said:
Needs a top and bottom lip. Put your phone face down and it will scratch.
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Nope. User a screen protector.. Cases with lips exist. This is for absolute minimalists.

Just went to the mailbox to get the Elago case I ordered after seeing this thread. I'm coming from the Spigen Slim case and, even by comparison, the Elago is ridiculously thin! I love it, but it definitely needs to be paired with a screen protector in order to keep the phone somewhat safe.

It is probably not nearly as thin as that case, but I usually buy Ringke Fusion cases for every phone I get. I love the way it adds the extra tactile feel to the buttons, and has saved me from many drops even on asphalt and hard concrete. I'm not sure how it is on the S8+ yet as my S8+ is not here yet. but I've used Ringke Fusion cases on OP3T, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Xperia Z3, and I have loved it on every phone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWRGLTR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

glitchhawk said:
It is probably not nearly as thin as that case, but I usually buy Ringke Fusion cases for every phone I get. I love the way it adds the extra tactile feel to the buttons, and has saved me from many drops even on asphalt and hard concrete. I'm not sure how it is on the S8+ yet as my S8+ is not here yet. but I've used Ringke Fusion cases on OP3T, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Xperia Z3, and I have loved it on every phone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWRGLTR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Not even close.

Just a heads up. The Elago scratches and scuffs pretty easily. Not that I expected much from such an inexpensive case but, I've been babying my black Elago and, within 24 hours it already has 4 or 5 long scuff marks across the back. Not a big deal, just thought I'd mention. It would've been nice if they had used the same type of rubberized finish found on the Spigen and Ringke slim cases.

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Needs a top and bottom lip. Put your phone face down and it will scratch.
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Who sets their phone with the screen down?