I really like the feel of the Nexus when it's naked but I want at least some minimal amount of protection. I own a Spigen slim fit case but the sharp corners really bother me, and a Neo Hybrid but I feel it's just a little too bulky for my liking. I was wondering if anyone out there has a ghost armor skin applied on their Nexus and how it's holding up?
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I cant speak from experience but if you expect ghost armor to withstand falls, don't. You are essentially just wrapping the phone in plastic that will withstand scratches and chips. As long as you baby your phone you should be fine. Hope this helps
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I cant speak from experience but if you expect ghost armor to withstand falls, don't. You are essentially just wrapping the phone in plastic that will withstand scratches and chips. As long as you baby your phone you should be fine. Hope this helps
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I hardly ever drop my phone but I wanna protect the back piece from scratches and whatnot, I haven't dropped my nexus at all yet! I know just wrapping it in plastic wouldn't protect it from a fall lol
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coolboy6332 said:
I cant speak from experience but if you expect ghost armor to withstand falls, don't. You are essentially just wrapping the phone in plastic that will withstand scratches and chips. As long as you baby your phone you should be fine. Hope this helps
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Agreed with your thoughts here as long as you baby your phone you should be fine........dat was really cool one... as wrapping it up in plastics wont protect it completely...
I have been using Ghost Armor for a while now, had it on my OG Evo and my Epic 4G Touch and it is a very nice skin. The recently "upgraded" their film and when I got the new film on my SII I was very impressed. It was extremely smooth and had almost no orange peel to it.
If you are going to get a skin for the front and the back I would try and get the "Matte" finish for the back of the N5. I had the clear front and matte back on my OG Evo and I loved how it looked and felt, the matte back feels better than the clear back does.
with the nexus logo on the back, i wouldn't cover it with these unless you know it has a cutout of some sort. especially using clear. it will bubble due to the air pocket of the logo.
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not sure if this case has been posted. but i will decide outta this case and otterbox. probally will own both but here guys and gals take a look if u havent already.
Btw not yet available :crying:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-3-ballistic-sg-maxx-series-case
The holster format swivel. Other than that this looks nice. Unfortunately i need my phone horizontal instead of vertical. I could be wrong.
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The holster format swivel. Other than that this looks nice. Unfortunately i need my phone horizontal instead of vertical. I could be wrong.
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It says horizontal belt clip in the details.
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im mostly curious how responsive that screen protector is that comes with it.
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im mostly curious how responsive that screen protector is that comes with it.
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I have this case/holster. it does have a ratcheting clip on the holster btw. anyway what I was gonna say is regarding the screen protector. I had a screen protector on my phone before getting this case. I tested out the screen responsiveness with the ballistic SP over my SP and it suffered badly. So i chose not to use it. Maybe I will try to remove my SP and try the ballistic SP on it one day.
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I have this case/holster. it does have a ratcheting clip on the holster btw. anyway what I was gonna say is regarding the screen protector. I had a screen protector on my phone before getting this case. I tested out the screen responsiveness with the ballistic SP over my SP and it suffered badly. So i chose not to use it. Maybe I will try to remove my SP and try the ballistic SP on it one day.
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This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
sdlopez83 said:
This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
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What? My ballistic doesnt stink lol. Neither the sg maxx nor the every1 case. Btw i use my maxx without the screen plastic. I Hate them.
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sdlopez83 said:
This case is great,
Cons: Smells horrible, Smells like petroleum (which it is made of) if the phone is a foot away from me it is very potent.
Needs a kickstand.
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I cant say mine smells either. This is definitely my favoritecase so far!
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I wrote to them. Hopefully its a replaceable defect in production.
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My maxx case came in the mail the other. I put it on right away just to find out the hard back cover doesn't stay on the rubber case. That sort of got me upset. Even the screen cover layer was a bit deformed. It was concave inward, not straight. Anyone else had a similar experience?
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My maxx case came in the mail the other. I put it on right away just to find out the hard back cover doesn't stay on the rubber case. That sort of got me upset. Even the screen cover layer was a bit deformed. It was concave inward, not straight. Anyone else had a similar experience?
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Thats strange. Mine fits tight and the shell is made perfect. Are you sure u received an authentic AFG baliistic sg maxx? Post pics if you can
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Mine fits and its snug even without the screen protector
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I got it on Amazon, ill post pics once I can
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They replaced mine. I guess the vendor must of left it out in the sun.
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I just resent it for a refund. I just ordered the ballistic Hc. Pretty souped for it.
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I just resent it for a refund. I just ordered the ballistic Hc. Pretty souped for it.
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Hows the Hc case?
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Its great. It's thin and durable (I use it without the optional outer rubber layer). Covers the ports of headphones and charger. There are also plastics films to protect the camera lens and flash lens. Only annoying hindering aspect would be the power button and home button. You need press with a bit of force. Taking it off is a hassle too, but I knew that when I purchased it. I popped off the built in screen protector since I have a zagg hd on mine, so I can't comment on that. It feels great and the kick stand isn't flimsy. Overall it is a great product.
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Kraken or Otterbox? Which of the two is better? I really like both cases, and I've heard good and bad things about both. I would appreciate any input, especially of you own/have owned either cases.
Trident Kraken A.M.S:
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.aspx
Otter box Defender:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-2-epic-touch-4g-cases
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I like the look of otterbox better, but tridant has the kick stand...so depends on what you think you'd use more. I had an otterbox on my phone for a while but realized the bulk was too much since I baby my phone. I'm sure same would be for the trident. If you drop ur phone a lot or do a lot of hiking with it, bulk it up....but otherwise it really takes away from the slim design.
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I haven't seen an AMS until now, ordered mine. 34.95 on amazon.
I have the otterbox defender case. The back of my holster clip locks in so it can be a kickstand. Its very bulky but it works.
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I have the trident aegis. With trident cases, the plastic is on top of the silicone when you put it on, with silicone sticking out on the corners. That way, the silicone doesn't easily stretch like it does on the otterbox. Especially if you take off your case on a regular basis. I have the defender for my ipod touch, and I've used it on other devices as well. In my opinion, the screen protector is horrible as well. The worst I've ever used(yes its worse than those cheap ones you can get off ebay in a 3 pack for 3 dollars). Trident cases also have dust covers over the mic and speaker grill, whereas the otterbox does not. So I say go with the Kraken. It would be worth it.
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Thanks. I decided to but the Otter from BestBuy, and also order the Kraken online to try both out when the Kraken gets here. The first day with the Otter was terrible with the screen protector, but now it's a lot better, since I guess it either stuck to my screen better, or O got used to it. Does anyone know the quality of the built in protector for he Kraken? And also, one last thing, if I were to drop the Kraken, since the outside is; plastic, how durable is that plastic. Because the thing I like the most is he outside rubber for the Otter.
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Just got my Kraken today, absolutely love it. As for the screen protector, I threw it away, didn't even bother with it. I've had ghost Armor on all of my phones as well as my wife's phone, I get a new one put on once a month and have never had a problem. The plastic around the Kraken is very durable and wouldn't be worried if I drop the phone. I'm coming from an Aegis, a lot better protection and I've owned otterboxes before, Kraken from here on out for me.
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Just got my Kraken today, absolutely love it. As for the screen protector, I threw it away, didn't even bother with it. I've had ghost Armor on all of my phones as well as my wife's phone, I get a new one put on once a month and have never had a problem. The plastic around the Kraken is very durable and wouldn't be worried if I drop the phone. I'm coming from an Aegis, a lot better protection and I've owned otterboxes before, Kraken from here on out for me.
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Wait. The Kraken's screen protector is separate?! Awesome!
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F3L1XZS said:
Wait. The Kraken's screen protector is separate?! Awesome!
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Yes it is.
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Djsvckdbdvr I can't wait till it gets here, this is gonna be amazing.
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Djsvckdbdvr I can't wait till it gets here, this is gonna be amazing.
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i just got this case a few days ago and i like it so far. im coming from an otterbox, which i started to not like that much after the rubber outer layer began to get weak. im sure i could probably contact otterbox about it and they would likely send another one. but i wanted to give the kraken a shot since i really like the aegis and my only contention with it was that there was no kickstand or belt clip. i have to get used to the texture, hard and a lil slippery is much different from the otterbox's soft grippy exterior...but not a downer by any means. also, i found the screen protector to be decent and actually a welcome edition. i was ready to go without it or use a Realook screen saver that i have, but the one that comes with the Kraken is nice and im not having an issue with it at all.
one issue i do have with the Kraken is that they didn't design it with a hole for the indicator light (top right). i actually use mine and when im doing in the field and my phone is on silent. so that would be a good thing to adjust if they can for future designs.
Be different, go trident... I see too many otterboxs.. Mostly on iphones though
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Heres my kracken
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Couldnt afford kraken so i went aegis
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moparfreak426 said:
Couldnt afford kraken so i went aegis
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How is it?
At work i left my phone on top of car, pressure washed my phone off the top of the car and ma good 20-25ft away from car to the ground... Guess what im still using. No cracked screen or other ill effects...
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Hey XDA just thought I'd put this up incase anyone is shopping for a case. I've had this case for a little over two months. I am a college student, I love bike riding, and this case goes with me everywhere. It has been an awesome case to have, it's saved my phone from MANY nasty falls while bike riding and running in and out of classes.
Fit:
The case fits the phone perfectly. Every cutout and button is done right, and I haven't had any issues with charging port or the headphone jack. The rubber on this case is a nice tight fit; it hasn't gotten loose on me during all this time of constant in and out of my pocket. The lip that this case has is awesome, it provides awesome protection for the screen when it falls face down or even just laying it flat on tables or wherever.
Look:
Well the case is a very rugged manly case. You can tell you have a serious case when you look at it and everything about it screams protection. I have the white and black one which to me looks awesome (although it would look better if I had the white S3).
Protection:
This is the most important part of owning a case like this. The case offers awesome protection for your phone and you certainly won't be scared of dropping your phone with this bad boy. The rubber absorbs impact perfectly and again that lip makes protection even better. I haven't really used the screen protector much because I personally don't like them BUT it is awesome! I did not loose any sensitivity on my screen and it's a bit thicker than you would expect so great protection there.
Overall I really enjoy having this case. It goes with me everywhere and keeps my phone very well protected. I should add that it has survived 3ft, 5ft, and 6ft drops easily. It even survived a nasty experience where my girl flung it at me when I got her mad
EDIT: 10/29
I was riding my bike today on some rocky trails and I forgot I had my phone in my jacket pocket. So I dropped the phone and saw it fall face down on some pretty nasty rocks Fortunately I decided to use the screen protector today Well the screen protector got a bit scratched but my phone is perfect! I barely got the white GS3 so it would've gotten me mad to break it after just two days with it lol
I love the SG Maxx. My only problem with it is pressing the back button in the lower right hand corner. The silicon case gets in the way sometimes, but eventually you get used to it.
Lol I had that issue the first day but I trained myself to use the left thumb for it and never had that problem again.
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How loose is the case if you don't use the provided screen protector? I already have the glass spectre, so I'm not sure if they will play nicely together.
It's actually not loose at all. I have been using it without the screen protector and it's awesome. For a while I had an antiglare protector with it and it didn't peel or affect it in any way
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That case looks sexy
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Me likes it!
One potential problem I see is that the case is too raised near the sides of the screen, which might make it difficult to touch that are.
Other than that, I'd use have like this on my phone.
Simonetti2011 said:
Me likes it!
One potential problem I see is that the case is too raised near the sides of the screen, which might make it difficult to touch that are.
Other than that, I'd use have like this on my phone.
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Now that you mention it the sides were a bit of a problem the first day; it was the same issue as the back key. That was quickly solved by using the opposite finger to touch that side though. It was a small change of habit but worth it for me.
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That case looks sexy
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I like it better now that I have a white gs3
I BOUGHT THIS CASE FOR MY CELL...ALL BLACK THOUGH...ITS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN...AND I DONT USE THE THE BELT CLIP..BUT IM NOT GOING TO LIE...I SOMETIMES USE IT...CAUSE ITS PRETTY NICE TOO LOL!!
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Good drop protection but over time the port covers become loose. I have had it on my phone since day 1 and I have dropped on concrete and wooden floors from about 3 feet and it has held up well
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Here it is with my white phone : D
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rolo1387 said:
I BOUGHT THIS CASE FOR MY CELL...ALL BLACK THOUGH...ITS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN...AND I DONT USE THE THE BELT CLIP..BUT IM NOT GOING TO LIE...I SOMETIMES USE IT...CAUSE ITS PRETTY NICE TOO LOL!!
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Still loving this case! Highly recommend it
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So I was wondering if Amy of you use this phone with no screen protector and how the screen looks after x amount of time with normal use?
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I have had my phone for about 8 months and never had a screen protector on it.. I can't detect one single scratch..
Same here. I don't like screen protectors. I've had this phone 7-12 months now and while my silver rim has scuffs on it, my screen is immaculate. No hairline scratches. It's absolutely mint. I have an OCD with my device screens though. There's always an LCD screen cleaner and microfiber cloth within arms reach of me. I really, really hate dirty mucked up screens lol
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Everyone enjoys not having a screen protector..
Until they drop their phone and it gets scratched
I always use one. They cost 3 dollars on ebay for 6 with free shipping. Its worthed
I dropped my phone plenty...
No screen scratches, bezel is all torn up though.
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bzlik88 said:
I dropped my phone plenty...
No screen scratches, bezel is all torn up though.
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same here, ive had mine just about a year now. the bezel has some nicks in it.. but even a screen protector wont prevent that. I even ditched my case after about a week or so.. its much less bulky then
Yea my silver part is wearing down a little from the case I'm using. I've been debating not using a screen protector. I have one left, i just get tired of them scratching up and dulling the screen. Then on look at my kindle (I know it has gorrila glass) with no case or screen protection and its amazingly clean. And clear. I'm always on the fence about it
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I have used screen protectors before for this phone and been without for a while too. And to tell you the truth only when I have a screen protector you can see scratches from everyday use and from my jeans pockets. And when its without I dont see one single scratch
Not bad
I used mine for about a month without a screen protector. I just got Zagg, and I like the feel a lot better.
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I used mine for about a month without a screen protector. I just got Zagg, and I like the feel a lot better.
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I had a zagg on my inspire 4g and I didn't really care for it. It came pre installed
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I've had my Hercules without a protector for near a year. The screen is pristine, no scratches! I love the glass used on this phone. It can get oily but nothing a microfiber cloth can't wipe clean.
I've had the phone since February with no screen protector. Finally dropped it 2 weeks ago, went skidding face down about 3 feet across an asphalt lot. The bezel is scratched up pretty good, but the glass has no scratches at all.
I generally don't use a screen protector but with this phone I decided to. My HTC Glacier I didn't use one and after a year it had no scratches. The reason I did use one with this phone is to retain its value so I can resell and get a better phone when I get sick of it.
Sand scratches the glass so don't think its 100% safe to go without one.
I just put my last screen protector on here. I got a hair scratch down where the hardware keys are. I used to use those cut to fit ones and they would never cover those buttons. Now the one I have is fitted. I probably won't buy any more
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I have had mine for 9 or 10 months and the screen looks great, my bezel was dented and such so I tapped of my screen, took a dremel to it and took off the outer coating, now I have an all white s2 with a matte black bezel, with an awesome screen... Pretty bad ass
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No screen protector since February. I take excellent care of my phones but just discovered a few horizontal scratches on it that's barely noticeable but still surprised me. Kept in a tpu case
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I just got this phone for 2 months, and i dont want to use screen protector, which will ruin the touch experience.
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Gorrilla glass is there for a reason isn't it ?
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Gorrilla glass is there for a reason isn't it ?
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I don't think this flavor of the s2 his the gorilla glass. I believe I read it was some kind of fortifies glass. Could be wrong
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I don't think this flavor of the s2 his the gorilla glass. I believe I read it was some kind of fortifies glass. Could be wrong
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Hmmm don't know
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00849E17M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
It's full body so it covers the phone. I already have my phone in an Otterbox Case which is sort of getting annoying since the rubber is now stretching. So would this protect my phone to where I could take it out of the Otterbox and not have to worry about it shattering(Including the back not only the screen.) whenever I drop it?
All it will do is help prevent scratches.
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All it will do is help prevent scratches.
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So the back can still bust or crack if I drop it really hard?
That's just a phone skin - nothing near what an Otterbox or even cheap silicone slip case can provide. Consider it scratch protection only. If you drop it, it will be just as likely to cracking or break open as if you had nothing on it. It might prevent little broken glass pieces from flying all over, but it'll still break. I had one like that on my previous phone - but it was only for looks and scratch protection - nothing serious, now that I have a more expensive phone, I wouldn't use just a skin.
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Personally dislike those. Too much work to get them perfect. Then they start to peel, get discolored, and make the touchscreen harder to use. Oh, and the air bubbles. And if you have dogs, dog hair.
Yeah they are only screen protectors not an actual case. Plus I never understood the infatuation with having a screen protector on the back cover of the phone, where there's the really cheap plastic and it's also replaceable. Basically just get a TPU case and add the screen protector.
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