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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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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.

Do I really need a case?

Im ordering a Nexus 5 and I don't know if I should even buy a case. Im not a person who drops the phone a lot but I do put it on flat surfaces that made my GS3 scratch. Since both of the phones are practically plastic, I thought it might happen to the N5 as well.
I will get a screen protector for sure, but do I need a case?
Thanks.

If you drop it from any significant height it will damage.
I don't drop phones. So I'm going caseless most of the time. Out drinking though I have a neohybrid
As for scratches on flat surfaces, it's pretty tough and I wouldn't worry about it.

You can just go for a minimal one. Personally I'd get a very slim case not too bulky just for the camera. The camera sticks out of the back
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Have a look at both and reply back -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkb5Qe_-0k0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg

zephiK said:
You can just go for a minimal one. Personally I'd get a very slim case not too bulky just for the camera. The camera sticks out of the back
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If I get the Neo Hybrid Case would the camera touch the surface in case I lay it on one?

Bei60 said:
If I get the Neo Hybrid Case would the camera touch the surface in case I lay it on one?
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Nope I use a neo hybrid right now. The case makes the camera sit snug inside the back piece of the case
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Working in cellular sales, "I don't drop phones" ranks just below a redneck screaming, "Hey, y'all! Watch this!" in the category of famous last words. I'd at least go with a bumper.

arzbhatia said:
Have a look at both and reply back -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wkb5Qe_-0k0
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
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The first one got me thinking "I need a case no questions asked!!!!"
In the second one I was all like "yeah, a case it is".
I think I'll go with Neo Hybrid Case. Its slim, not bulky, just like I like it and it looks pretty good.
Thanks for the replies guys.

I went with the Ultra Hybrid. So sexy!
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I don't use any cases and screen protectors since the g1
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I have never, and will never, use a case. I live in the Danger Zone.

No you don't really need a case.
/thread.

it really depends what you do in the day...if say you are huddled over a desk from 9-5 then probably not; if you work in a hospital/clinic constantly moving around you should probably get one; if you go to the gym you should probably get one; etc. it depends on the person.

I am getting a Spigen screen protector and a case to use at the gym and if I'm going to be out doors where it might fall out of my pocket. Other than that, my lifestyle isn't such that I need one. I'm really just worried about the screen. If I damage the body, at some point there will be replacement parts and I can replace it.

Nope you don't need a case... Enjoy the phone as is unlike people uglyfying the phone putting cases.
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Bei60 said:
Im ordering a Nexus 5 and I don't know if I should even buy a case. Im not a person who drops the phone a lot but I do put it on flat surfaces that made my GS3 scratch. Since both of the phones are practically plastic, I thought it might happen to the N5 as well.
I will get a screen protector for sure, but do I need a case?
Thanks.
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Do you "need" a case, probably not. Should you have one? Yes! In my experience, I've always used a case and the one time I didn't I dropped my phone and scratched it all up. After I scratched it I quit using a case since it was already damaged and lover the naked feel. Although I'm using a case for this beauty of a phone for sho!
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You don't need a case until you drop your phone, then you should have had a case.

It's like saying that you don't wear seatbelts because you don't get into accidents. Only takes one time.
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I liked to live dangerously
Rocking my Panther Black HTC One for 3 months, until.... it dropped from my pants pocket
Just one drop and the phone went ugly, got a big deep scratch on the speaker grill
Since then I decided to always use case and screen protector as long as there's GRAVITY
So far Diztronic TPU protects my Panther Nexus 5 nicely
(also slimmest case compared to SGP Slim Armor/Caseology TPU, still waiting for my Ringke Hybrid case to be delivered).

sxp123731 said:
I liked to live dangerously
Rocking my Panther Black HTC One for 3 months, until.... it dropped from my pants pocket
Just one drop and the phone went ugly, got a big deep scratch on the speaker grill
Since then I decided to always use case and screen protector as long as there's GRAVITY
So far Diztronic TPU protects my Panther Nexus 5 nicely
(also slimmest case compared to SGP Slim Armor/Caseology TPU, still waiting for my Ringke Hybrid case to be delivered).
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Should be fast as they deliver out of Texas

THINNEST case w/auto-wake function?

I want something as close to the iPad Smart Case as possible: super-thin, able to function as a stand, but with the auto-wake functionality. Any suggestions?

Poetic Slimline is your best bet.
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I am also using the Poetic Slimline. Very happy with it. Auto-wake, miracast with PTV3000 and wireless charging with Lugulake all work properly when using this case.

This is what I use. Found the folding too stiff on the poetic. This is just like my smart Cover was on the iPad mini (except it has a back cover)
MoKo Google New Nexus 7 FHD 2nd Gen Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart-shell Stand Case for Google Nexus 2 7.0 Inch 2013 Generation Android 4.3 Tablet, BLACK (With Smart Cover Auto Wake / Sleep Feature) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CKA1IYU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_us?ie=UTF8
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Thanks for the suggestions. Tough call between the Moko and Poetic. I ordered the Poetic. I figure that when it gets a bit ratty I'll get the Moko.

I really like the Moko so far.
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I bought the Nillkin V Series because it was the sleekest case I could find. It fulfills the two conditions in the thread title, but the stand function seems a bit unstable.
I take that thing everywhere and it's been holding up quite well.
People have been talking about the Mofi case lately, but it's only available in green, orange, brown and teal (which Mofi laughingly calls blue).
The brown version is only available on ebay.
The new cases by Seido are also worth a look -- though if you want one, you might want to wait for a sale.

My roocase slim works great. Origami version I think it's called. 15$
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Reignogleph MMXI said:
I bought the Nillkin V Series because it was the sleekest case I could find. It fulfills the two conditions in the thread title, but the stand function seems a bit unstable.
I take that thing everywhere and it's been holding up quite well.
People have been talking about the Mofi case lately, but it's only available in green, orange, brown and teal (which Mofi laughingly calls blue).
The brown version is only available on ebay.
The new cases by Seido are also worth a look -- though if you want one, you might want to wait for a sale.
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I can't stand the mofi colors I would prob buy the Orange if I had to choose but I have a moko case one of the originals and it's pretty good but the stand kinda sucks on it
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MoKo case and I'm very pleased
I got the MoKo when it first came out, shortly after I got the N7. I've been very happy with it, the tablet is held firmly, but can be removed without a lot of force. I have another very similar case that holds the tablet so tight that I'm concerned when I try to remove it (I've decided to use that one for a car mount system I'm building as I know there's no chance it will fall out!) The smart on/off works great and the cover stays closed with magnets also. It took me a little while to get the bend lines to flex properly so that the stand functions worked, but after a few days it has been no problem. It still looks new after 4 months, no frayed edges, it goes with me everywhere, everyday. It's got to be one of the best cases I've ever had (no I don't work for the company, nor do any friends or relatives).
Mike

dakunclear said:
I can't stand the mofi colors I would prob buy the Orange if I had to choose but I have a moko case one of the originals and it's pretty good but the stand kinda sucks on it
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Brown is normally a low-key color, but Mofi outlines it in white, which makes it look garish.
I liked the orange case best myself but wish the surrounding plastic were black.
Still, the few people who own both the MoKo and Mofi cases and post here have claimed the Mofi is noticeably better made.
How are the magnets on your MoKo -- does the cover stay closed if you hold it upside down? Does the stand stay in place? I've read good things about those features.

Google released their official case yesterday on play store.
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Just purchased and "put on" the rooCASE Origami Slimshell. It's got a polycarbonate shell back and a light flap (which turns on/off the unit) which can be "folded" to support the unit in landscape or portrait mode. I have a Nexus 7 (2012) I'm about to sell on which I used both the Speck Fitfolio and an Incipio unir. I preferred the Speck because of its clasp, but I understand that the Speck version for the Nexus FHD 2013 doesn't have the magnet for on/off ability.
If you want slim, take a look at the rooCASE. With the case on the unit is still just about a half inch thick.

hgoldner said:
Just purchased and "put on" the rooCASE Origami Slimshell. It's got a polycarbonate shell back and a light flap (which turns on/off the unit) which can be "folded" to support the unit in landscape or portrait mode. I have a Nexus 7 (2012) I'm about to sell on which I used both the Speck Fitfolio and an Incipio unir. I preferred the Speck because of its clasp, but I understand that the Speck version for the Nexus FHD 2013 doesn't have the magnet for on/off ability.
If you want slim, take a look at the rooCASE. With the case on the unit is still just about a half inch thick.
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I have a Roocase Origami.
The magnets on that one are so bad that the screen shuts off when the cover is folded back.
Try it.
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Sleepy! said:
I have a Roocase Origami.
The magnets on that one are so bad that the screen shuts off when the cover is folded back.
Try it.
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Not happening on mine. I think there are two different cases called "Origami." Mine is the SlimShell. I did have issues with the unit turning off from the magnets on the Speck case on my 2012 Nexus.

Reignogleph MMXI said:
Brown is normally a low-key color, but Mofi outlines it in white, which makes it look garish.
I liked the orange case best myself but wish the surrounding plastic were black.
Still, the few people who own both the MoKo and Mofi cases and post here have claimed the Mofi is noticeably better made.
How are the magnets on your MoKo -- does the cover stay closed if you hold it upside down? Does the stand stay in place? I've read good things about those features.
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The magnet is very good but the stand is a bit stiff even after using it for months and months on end so it doesn't always stay in but that's a minor inconvenience, but for the most part it works fine even when the stand comes out it still tends to stay in the same spot so I'm not really disappointed.

showstopper03 said:
Google released their official case yesterday on play store.
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What's odd about the Play Store's specs for the black, gray/red, white/red and blue/red Nexus 7 2013 cases is that no mention is made of the kinds of materials used or whether there are magnets. What's odd about the ad copy is that no mention is made of features other than the fit's being exact.
I wouldn't want to spend $50 on a case for a $270 device -- even a white 32GB N7 (2013) -- but I'd be especially reticent not knowing if the interior was real or synthetic leather or the exterior, real fabric -- let alone whether the cover would actually stay closed.

Reignogleph MMXI said:
What's odd about the Play Store's specs for the black, gray/red, white/red and blue/red Nexus 7 2013 cases is that no mention is made of the kinds of materials used or whether there are magnets. What's odd about the ad copy is that no mention is made of features other than the fit's being exact.
I wouldn't want to spend $50 on a case for a $270 device -- even a white 32GB N7 (2013) -- but I'd be especially reticent not knowing if the interior was real or synthetic leather or the exterior, real fabric -- let alone whether the cover would actually stay closed.
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The Google cover has no magnets anywhere. The gray is a denim-like fabric and the other two felt like synthetic leather to me. All the colors smell horrible.
Don't buy the official Google case.

I've owned 2 first Gen N7s and the Moko has been by far my favorite case - has anyone used both on the Gen 2 and can offer any opinions?
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MoKo case has been excellent both function AND value
I use MoKo for Nexus 7 (2013), iPad mini, and iPad Air. It has been outstanding for ALL tablets in a variety of environments. It fits snugly, all ports and holes line up nice and square. Wireless charging perfect. The price <$20 incl. shipping.. (The Apple Air case is almost $90, MoKo gets the job done for under $20 shipping incl. I'd buy a MoKo in a heartbeat for my HP TouchPad if I could locate one. I have about half a dozen other cases for different usages, but the MoKo is on %90 of the time. GOOD STUFF!

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:
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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.

Best Protective Case - Toddler in the House

Hey all,
I am looking for a case that offers near max-protect for the Nexus 5. I've got a one year old who loves our phones, and he'll occasionally throw phones down the stairs from a high balcony and what not.
I have the Otterbox Defender for my HTC One, and I like how it's multi-layered, with a full screen protector that is attached to the third layer of protection, as well as an outer shell that acts as the first layer of protection. Nothing of the phone is exposed except for the cuts outs that leave room for the speakers and ports.
I am looking for similar protection for the Nexus 5. Don't know where to start (except here) since it seems this monster phone isn't supported by retailers like Otterbox.

Ballistic SG Maxx. Great protection. I'd say better than Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GW9XM6M
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EvanJ18 said:
Ballistic SG Maxx. Great protection. I'd say better than Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GW9XM6M
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Thanks. Checking it out now but can't tell if the entire screen is behind the screen protector. By screen protector, I don't mean a sheet you lay over the screen to protect it from scratches, I mean a protector that guarantees the screen never touches anything when laid face down, irrespective or raised corners (which I don't want to depend on).

Its got a built in screen protector. One of the pictures shows the different layers. I believe that's the difference between the SG and SG Maxx
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I have the SG maxx.
Its a great case but the screen protector is not mounted to the actual case. Its a layer that goes with the silicon part....it is rugged anti glare plastic tho and cover 98% of the screen
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noXcape said:
I have the SG maxx.
Its a great case but the screen protector is not mounted to the actual case. Its a layer that goes with the silicon part....it is rugged anti glare plastic tho and cover 98% of the screen
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thanks. Would you trust it to protect the phone if someone with the strength of a toddler were to throw it down hard on the floor, including hard surfaces?

My 1 year old throws mine around and it protects very well... But I am getting a regular screen protector that covers the entire screen to go under the SG maxx plastic screen protector
Also the holster that comes with the SG maxx is very good
I found mine on amazon for about 35$ with shipping
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Wouldn't that ruin the responsiveness with two screen protectors? Also, what protector would you get? I think I'll just get the MAXX for a case.

I do some high end custom electrical stuff with a lot of metals that I have to drill and grind and weld so it will only be during work when I have the plastic protector on..so if touch isn't 100% it won't bother me to much...its more for extra protection.
Im using a standard static cling screen protector
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Man,
I must be lucky. My daughter never threw my phone down the hall or stairs..lol.. she actually is very careful with it. The only phone that broke for me was the galaxy nexus and that was my fault..

You could probably look at:
i-Blason Armorbox (has a built in screen protector)
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Full...d=1388436513&sr=8-2&keywords=i+blason+nexus+5
Acase Superleggera Pro
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...&qid=1388436566&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+acase
Seidio Dilex
http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-google-nexus-5-dilex-metal-kickstand-case-black-p/csk3lgn5k-bk.htm
TUDIA [WAV-HYBRID]
http://www.amazon.com/TUDIA-WAV-HYB...&qid=1388436733&sr=1-33&keywords=nexus+5+case
Link to drop test with the TUDIA [WAV-HYBRID] : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZyLInX4EsM
And the Ballistic case mentioned before is very good as well.

Am I the only one around here that doesn't let their toddler play with my phone?

OregonLawyer said:
Am I the only one around here that doesn't let their toddler play with my phone?
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My kid understands that I love my phone more than him, so he knows not to touch it.

Hahaha dad of the year
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apparently seidio is releasing the CONVERT very soon. it looks like this will be the most protective case for the N5 when it is released. check out the nexus 4 version for an idea of what it will look like:
however, no built in screen protector.

ccs1676 said:
apparently seidio is releasing the CONVERT very soon. it looks like this will be the most protective case for the N5 when it is released. check out the nexus 4 version for an idea of what it will look like:
however, no built in screen protector.
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I have used those before and the case will make your phone last like cockroaches and Twinkies after a nuclear war. It's big and heavy, but they protect very well. I have the Ballistic SG Maxxx on mine right now and it should work fine for me with maybe half the weight. (I work outdoors part of the time so I NEED a protective case). If you really want maximum protection you can't really go wrong with either.

I bought the i-Blason Armorbox (has a built in screen protector) for exactly the same reason... well 20 months... but same idea. I like it quite a bit.

I don't think the bulk of the protection unless you need it for work is worth it for your child to play with it. I have 3 kids; 6, 4 and 2. If they want to play with a phone they get an old phone (like my G1) not my brand new expensive one. Specially if they are going to throw it around.