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Incipio Silicrylic Review (Blue)

http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases.asp
Contents:
1. Phone Case
-Silicone rubber
-Acrylic
2. Screen cleaning clothe
3. Dry screen protector
Where purchased: T-Mobile Store.
Price: $29.99 + TAX
Review: I bought this case to hold out for maybe a Speck, Otterbox or Body Glove. But man I was impressed with the design. It feels very sturdy and tight on the phone, yet it is quite slim and easy to take off the case. With the acrylic, it slides in and out of pockets. But with the rubber on the sides it grips firmly in your hand.
Compared to Speck, like I said it's easy to take out. When I had a Speck candyshell on my HTC One X, I felt like I was going to break the One X anytime I needed to remove the case. This is essential as we have removable batteries and SD cards, so accessing the back is required.
Compared to Otterbox, it's thinner. The depth of this case is .49" measured with calipers.
I highly recommend this case. It looks very nice, feels great, thin and slides in and out of pockets. plus it comes with goodies like the screen protector and cleaning clothe. Along with the acrylic background, I plan on creating a Captain America Shield decal and using the blue area as the center of the decal.
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Cons: Top and bottom parts of rubber are a little flimsy. But it makes it easy to hit the home button if you have big thumbs.
If anything goes wrong, I will update the OP.
EDIT: With the plastic backing, it's perfect to put a decal on.

Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.

vw671 said:
Thanks for the pics...That's the best looking case I've seen so far on Pebble blue. Love how the grey blends with the front.
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No problem. The great thing is that they're out now. Should be in best buys, T-Mobile stores, etc.
This blue one might be a T-Mobile exclusive since I could not find it anywhere else.

Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .

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Do you have any pictures with the case on the actual phone? The pic you posted shows the camera not centered in the cut out, so I'm not sure if that's a real phone in the case or just a piece of cardboard .
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It's just the cut out, but I posted the site and they have it around the phone. I can't take photos because well.... I'm taking the photos with my phone lol, unless if I do front cam in mirror.

Looks good! I might get Incipio Feather
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp

So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks

SlimJ87D said:
So I went and compared this case with the Speck candy shell one. I'm sticking to Incipio.
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Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.

KevTN said:
Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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From falls, acrylic is known to break. Speck Candyshell should be much stronger with the plastic material they are using. But it will protect for phone and get the job done. Plus there are some add on bonuses like the screen protector and clothe.
I chose it mainly because it looks the best, slides in and out of my pocket, and feels studry enough for my lifestyle. I work in a cubicle, not construction, trucking, etc.
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Can you elaborate? Was there something you disliked about the Candy Shell.
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Candyshell is very VERY hard to get on and off of the phone. Try and watch a video on how it attaches itself, the hard rubber and plastic are almost molded in together where is the incipio are two separate pieces.
So if you ever wanted to get your ext SD card out to transfer files, access your battery for battery pulls if you get a soft brick during flashing, the Speck will make it extremely difficult. I meant extremely. It feels like you are going to break your phone in half to get it off.

Thanks for the review.
I hope someone can do a side by side comparison/review of of the otterbox commuter and this.
After all that i've seen so far, i am down to choosing between the two for my needs.

Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...

I thought I'd add to this thread since I have used the Incipio Silicrylic Dual Protection case on my new S3 over a busy weekend. After three days of use, these are my impressions:
PROS
Slim styling adds minimal bulk, while the two-piece design adds protection while adding sophisticated styling details
Excellent side-button covers give an accurate tactile feel to the on/off and volume toggle switches on the side of device - I can feel the case itself click with the button!
Smart, well-centered cutouts for all ports, camera lenses, etc. with no exposed plastic edges (all rubber or rubber-lined)
Nice - almost "rubberized" - feel to the plastic outer case with an almost aluminum look - so it feels AND looks sharp
The blue teal color is unique - Incipio doesn't offer it on their website, so it's probably a T-Mo exclusive (I picked mine up in a T-Mo store). And, uncannily, it just happens to be a perfect match for my VAIO EB "Iridescent Blue" notebook PC - not intended but a pleasant surprise that likely no one without an iridescent blue VAIO will likely care about.
CONS
Poor implementation of clear acetate screen protector - first, only one is included. Although the surface of the S3 is only subtly convex, it is enough for the edges of the screen protector to separate and float above the corners of the device. Additionally, the edges of the rubber shell will overlap some of the acetate screen saver, further "nudging" it off the screen.
Extra screen protectors are surprisingly unavailable from Incipio as a separate purchase
Minor point - extra outer or inner shells unavailable, so mixing colors is not an option (I'd think that would be a revenue generator for Incipio since the two-piece stylish design lends itself to some fun mix-and-matches)
CONCLUSION
In all, this is the best case I've had for a smart phone yet. Since the S3 - like the other Samsung S-series smart phones - uses Gorilla Glass, the value of the screen protector is questionable, but my Samsung S (Vibrant) was showing microscratches after 20 months of in-and-out-of-pocket use despite Corning's claims. If anyone has figured out how to use the screen protector, I'd like to know about it. Perhaps a slightly larger screen protector from another manufacturer (a true edge-to-edge) would work better with the Incipio shell.

shiro836 said:
Can't to seem to find the case with the colour in your photo on the website.. Hmm...
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It's an exclusive to tmobile right now I think.
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KevTN said:
Do you feel the screen is protected from the accidental falls? Thanks
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No. It is thin. I sent mine back because it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.

yeahmon said:
... it was so slippery in the hand, I felt I was at a greater chance to drop the device WITH the case on rather than without it. It felt like it was covered in baby powder or talc or something.
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Wow - that is definitely not my experience. I have the Silicrylic DualPro but not the DualPro Shine - in case that makes a difference..

Looks a great case

I went and bought this case earlier. i will upload a few pics when the camera is charged. My case isn't as blue as the op's case though but it has the same sku on the back. I think it may be the lighting as mine's more of a teal color. Still a cool color though.

is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.

micromania said:
is the rubber part flexible easily on the sides once the hard case is on?
that was a problem with other incipio silicrylic cases. the rubber would move in your pocket cause it was too lose and lint/dust would get trapped between the case and the rubber.
i hope the response is that "it's nice and tight"
im really looking into buying this case.
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It's not sloppy loose but it's not as tight as say the "body glove dimensions" case either. But then again, it's a different material. While the body glove it really tuff, this is really smooth. I like this one better.
Incipio SILICRYLIC in blue exclusively for T-Mobile USA.
The case is very, very nice. The soft material is very comfortable and a joy to grip. The plastic is also a great "soft" feeling material. I've jumped through 4 premium cases so far and this is by far the best one for what I want in a case. The only thing that stopped me from buying this in the 1st place, was the colors available on the Incipio site. The color of this one is more of a metallic teal than the blue that it looks in the pictures. I'd rather have the blue, but the teal is very attractive in person.
The case is $30 at T-Mobile (I snagged it for like $23). I would've payed the $30 though no problem. Cause I feel the case is way better than some that are priced higher.
The main thing about this case - It's easy to take off so I can swap batteries. This is a must for me as I've tried it with the speck case, the body glove dimensions and the case-mate barely there and this is by far the easiest to take off.
When it comes to protection, this is number 1 from the ones I've tried. And that includes the speck candy shell. The reason this beats the speck? Cause you seriously run a risk of cracking the gs3 screen while trying to remove it from the speck. And there should be no reason that a case, can make you risk breaking your phone while trying to do a simple task like removing it.
Some say "use a tool to remove the speck". Nah, I'll pass. If the 10 tools that I use daily for other jobs (fingers), can't remove the case, then the case is a p.o.s.
If the phone falls in this case, it has just as much of a survival rate as that of the candy shell, if not more... I have dropped phones from waist high with a Incipio feather on it and it didn't have a mark on it (gs2). I'm pretty sure that this case can do better. The candy shell, though it has a hard and soft material, is a lot less shock absorbing than this. The reason is the specks "soft material", isn't nearly as soft as this Incipio case. And for that reason alone, I feel there's a risk of less shock absorption with it than this case.. Drop a rock and a sponge and tell me which one does better...
Here's the pics.

[Q] Best Minimalist case for the Nexus 5?

As I wait for my phone to arrive, I'm researching cases. Personally, i'm done with the ultra protective cases, so I want something now that's as minimal as humanly possible
My research brings me down to two in particular:
1. Spigen Ultra Fit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2SFKRF5TPZMT5
2. Ringke Slim: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPLTC1I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A8YCUEQIOX5AP
Complaints for both seem to be the same with respect to sharp angles, and most seem to fix it with a nail filer.
Are there any others out there that are minimal cases for the Nexus 5?
Anyone else who wants minimal protection and got a case? Which one did you go with?

Speigen Ultra Fit
I hate cases and love how the phone looks/feels but just feel like I need at least some protection on it. So I ordered the Speigen Ultra Fit and have been happy with it overall so far. The edges on the bottom are a bit sharp but not bad enough that I have felt the need to sand them down at all. The case feels almost exactly like the back of the actual phone which is a big plus. It adds minimal amount of bulk to the phone. I also ordered the Speigen Neo Hybrid but took it off after about 3 seconds and sent it back cause it made the phone feel huge to me. I would definitely recommend the Ultra Fit if you are looking for a small case. I may end up ordering the Ringke also just to compare but for now I'm happy with the Speigen.

I have a Spigen Slim armor case and it is very slim. I have small hands too. The phone does not have the "Naked" feeling, but its not super overkill like an otterbox monstrosity. I personaly dont get bumper cases and low profile cases. Those offer little to no drop protection. If you want a slim option, why not go with a full body film protector to at least prevent scratches?The bumper and slim cases seem to be "Faux sense of protection in a box"

I would not recommend the Spiegen Case. It's left scratches and scuff marks on my phone. I had a case from them on my Galaxy Nexus and it didn't do that.

Spigen Ultra Thin Air (Crystal Shell) is actually thinner than the Ultra Fit. 1.0mm vs 1.2mm thick.
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I ordered one, will see if it is susceptible to scratches/smudge marks.

egofreak said:
I have a Spigen Slim armor case and it is very slim. I have small hands too. The phone does not have the "Naked" feeling, but its not super overkill like an otterbox monstrosity. I personaly dont get bumper cases and low profile cases. Those offer little to no drop protection. If you want a slim option, why not go with a full body film protector to at least prevent scratches?The bumper and slim cases seem to be "Faux sense of protection in a box"
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It's all personal preference but for me I don't like full body protectors cause no matter how well they go on they start peeling pretty quick and that just makes the whole phone feel cheap when you hold it. I usually go without cases but with the Nexus 5 setting the phone down with the camera bump just scares me. No idea if it actually does any damage but it feels that way to me. Having a slim case means I'm more comfortable setting the phone down on hard surfaces but doesn't make it too bulky.
For the record - I have taken the Ultra Fit on and off several times and not seen any scratching on my phone.

burgerpimp07 said:
Spigen Ultra Thin Air (Crystal Shell) is actually thinner than the Ultra Fit. 1.0mm vs 1.2mm thick.
I ordered one, will see if it is susceptible to scratches/smudge marks.
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Where did you order this? I don't see it on Amazon?

stangy said:
Where did you order this? I don't see it on Amazon?
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It's actually in the same link as the ultra fit, just click the crystal shell 'color'. It's a completely different case and covers the from on all four sides (not just two sides like the ultra fit).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOW4KNC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this case. It rocks so far. Perfect fit, almost looks naked still. Very thin. Good feel to it. Tastes delicious!

Best minimal case would be the 0.3mm ultra thin hard case found on ebay. Very slim at 0.3mm.
ebay LINK

Landara said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOW4KNC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this case. It rocks so far. Perfect fit, almost looks naked still. Very thin. Good feel to it. Tastes delicious!
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Would you mind posting pictures of it? I was looking at that one but the renders dont help me see how good it may be.

Nocturnal86 said:
Would you mind posting pictures of it? I was looking at that one but the renders dont help me see how good it may be.
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On my way to work, can try to help you out later when I get home

Landara said:
On my way to work, can try to help you out later when I get home
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Thank you very much Id appreciate that!

burgerpimp07 said:
Spigen Ultra Thin Air (Crystal Shell) is actually thinner than the Ultra Fit. 1.0mm vs 1.2mm thick.
I ordered one, will see if it is susceptible to scratches/smudge marks.
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Burgerpimp, Spigen's eBay store is slightly cheaper than buying it from Spigen via Amazon: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Ultra-Fit-CRYSTAL-SHELL-Case-Google-Nexus-5-/271319918154?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3f2bed664a

myculito said:
Burgerpimp, Spigen's eBay store is slightly cheaper than buying it from Spigen via Amazon: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Ultra-Fit-CRYSTAL-SHELL-Case-Google-Nexus-5-/271319918154?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3f2bed664a
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I ordered mine on amazon for 6.99 + 3.00 shipping. Same as ebay, just not 'fullfilled by amazon'.
Thanks though.

FWIW, I just got a Spigen Ultra Fit delivered and was concerned about the "sharp edges" people kept reporting. No sharp edges here. Fits great. Slim profile (I also have a Neo Hybrid that was too bulky for my taste). This should do the trick.
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Empty Hand said:
FWIW, I just got a Spigen Ultra Fit delivered and was concerned about the "sharp edges" people kept reporting. No sharp edges here. Fits great. Slim profile (I also have a Neo Hybrid that was too bulky for my taste). This should do the trick.
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I placed an order yesterday for the Ultra Fit clear that burgerpimp posted above. Came out to $10 shipped. If it's a bust, then i'll probably give something else a try.
People seem to be saying good things about the Diztronic thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490294

myculito said:
I placed an order yesterday for the Ultra Fit clear that burgerpimp posted above. Came out to $10 shipped. If it's a bust, then i'll probably give something else a try.
People seem to be saying good things about the Diztronic thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490294
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I was looking at the clear as well. Looks a bit slimmer too. My only concern was whether it would be too slick. The black has a similar feel to the N5. I'm curious to know your thoughts when you get it.
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Empty Hand said:
I was looking at the clear as well. Looks a bit slimmer too. My only concern was whether it would be too slick. The black has a similar feel to the N5. I'm curious to know your thoughts when you get it.
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TONY206 said:
I got mine today and can confirm the flash issue. Other than that I like it. It fits a little looser than the black ultra fit, but still snug. The ultra fit is pretty tight. Surprisingly it doesn't show much fingerprints and grips decently. Also, all the edges are smooth.
It's good enough that I will try to fix the flash issue myself by making the hole slightly bigger. This will be a great case to show off a dbrand skin.
I will post pics once I receive my white carbon skin.
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I like the Slim Ultra Fit Black and Crystal Clear case both and think they are the best cases so far from what I've tried.
Other cases I have are the ultra hybrid, neo hybrid, slim armor, caseology slim fit, and official bumper.

TONY206 said:
I like the Slim Ultra Fit Black and Crystal Clear case both and think they are the best cases so far from what I've tried.
Other cases I have are the ultra hybrid, neo hybrid, slim armor, caseology slim fit, and official bumper.
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I may end up with the Glas tr nano once Spigen works out the issues with the glass screen protectors. I really like the feel of this phone without a case and that may be a viable option if I'm confident the screen is protected.
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Diztronic Matte Black TPU case Review and Picture

So I just got he Diztronic Case for my new Nexus 5 today and here's my thoughts on it. I've been a Diztronic case user for sometime now; had it on previous devices such as my S3. One thing I love about Diztronic is that they are more substance than flash when it comes to their cases.
Packaging:
One thing you will notice when you get the packaging is that, well there isn't much to say as its in a plastic wrap, with a cardboard cutout placeholder for your phone. They spent the money were it needs to go; on the case itself.
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As expected from Diztronic, the case is a built top notch using a soft but firm flexible TPU material. It has a two tone appearance where the edge/frame is a shiny glossy black (along with the Diztronic logo on the back) where the rest of the case is a soft grippy matte black on the back and sides. A thing to point out is the nice feel the matte finish has. It almost feels like the Nexus 5 back without a case. It just feels good. One thing I like is that Diztronic did not plaster their name all over the case like some case manufacturers do. Just one simply logo at the back near the bottom.
The cutouts are all in the perfect location and aligned right. The cutouts for all ports/mics/speakers are spot on. One thing I would like to point out is the cutout for the headphone jack. It's bigger than other cases I've seen and I like that. It allows for headphone plugs off varying sizes to be used with our phone. Many times a plug will be too big to be used with certain cases and the phone would have to removed from the case to use said plug. The cutout is a large nice square cutout. So thumbs up to Diztronic for that. Also, the microusb port cutout is large also, allowing for oem and aftermarket micro usb plugs to be used. Which is really like as I have plugs and charges of all sorts of sizes around the house, bag and car.
One thing that did differ from the S3 Diztronic case is that there is no cutouts for the buttons; volume and power. I'm sure a lot of us went the super cheap route before and got a tpu case off of ebay with no cutouts and it was just plain misery trying to press the buttons. That was one of the big pluses for me on the S3 case and was doubtful and wary about no cutouts on the Nexus 5 case. Yet, Diztronic has pulled through and made pressing the buttons easy and nice even without the cutouts. The fake buttons on the case to mimic the buttons on the phone are very nicely designed and implemented. They actually look and feel like real buttons and not just some bump on the case like the cheaper tpu cases.
Another thing I liked is that the edges are raised to protect the phone if you place it face down on the table. So no scratching the screen when doing so.
Also, unlike the slim cases from Spigen and Ringke (other cases I considered) is that it has decent protection all the way around the phone. The slim cases protect the sides but not so much the top and bottom. Sure its a little bulkier and thicker but my mind is a little more at ease with the added protection.

Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.

johnny15 said:
Got the same case on my N5 as well. Had one on my EVO 4G LTE as well. Decent case all around. Nice review.
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Thanks I appreciate it!
Yeah one of the better cases I've used on any device. Great customer support too, anytime I had an issue they always were quick and courteous.

Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.

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Thanks for the review. My phone slipped out of my hand today and I was able to catch it with my foot before it fell the rest of the approx. 6 inches to a tile floor. The back cover popped open a little bit, but it was otherwise unscathed. I took that as my first and only warning from the phone Gods to put a case on it so I just bought one of these based on your review.
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yeah I always recommend a case. I don't like otter boxes or tank sized cases but I do like a medium between super slim and otterbox. I'm sure you'll like the case!

How much of the screen does the edge/lip of the case cover? Any use this with a screen protector?

Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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Yeah, if you can't tell my phone has a screen protector on it. I'm using the xtremeguard protector on it
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Does anyone have any pictures of this case (either black or clear, both would be nice though) on a white Nexus 5? Looking to purchase this case just not sure in which color

funky_snowman said:
Covers very little of the screen. I am using with with the spigen ultra crystal with no problems. I think it's a much more functional case than the official bumper.
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The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?

Yes, I think that's accurate
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Does this case feels like the soft black of the phone? How is it with fingerprints?
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Momotani-Hitoshi said:
The skinomi screen protector I got has 1mm margin to the edge of the screen so any case lip that covers more than 1mm will start to push on the protector.
Would you say the it covers 1mm or less of the screen?
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I'm curious as well about the case pushing against the screen protector. I would like to know if the case causes the screen protector to lift away from the screen. This is a problem I have with the spigen.
Thanks

Amazon has the black with prime shipping, I'll make sure to post my thoughts
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Looks like you lucked out and got the second revision, seems like a lottery at Amazon right now but good to see they started shipping them. Nice big photos and thanks for taking the time. I personally decided to pass on Diz this time due to the QC issues and covered up buttons.
FYI there's a thread a few pages long dedicated to the progression of this case including other pics and reviews: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490294 :good:

After using a spigen neo hybrid for a few days I've gone back to the diztronic, fits like a glove. And almost feels like there's no case.
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Is it hard to take off? I've read that some people actually damaged the exterior back and edges by taking off their cases...

No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Sucks that from Italy apparently there is no way to get my hands on one since no euro amazon sells it and they directly also dont mail it to Italy or other european countries....

krash183 said:
No its not hard to take off... I don't go side to side... I go from bottom to top. So insert the bottom of the phone first then the top. Yeah i was worried about the revisions but Diztronic emailed me that all new cases should be the revised version
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Have you tried eBay through the seller "post3rs" ?
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Spigen Slim Armor vs Supcase vs Tech21 – My Opinion

I have been using the following three cases for Nexus 5 for about a week, namely, Spigen Slim Armor, Supcase Unicorn Beetle, and Tech21 Impact Snap Case and thought I would share my opinions on each of them. You can find more real-life™ pictures in each case’s dedicated thread linked below…
Notes:
- All three of them works fine with Meenova in case you wonder :silly:
- I'm using Spigen Crystal Clear screen protector and all three cases don’t interfere with it :good:
Spigen Slim Armor (dedicated thread)
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This is one of the first cases I have an eye on. I love the design (especially the camera cutout) and protection it provides – with this case on, my Nexus 5 feels like a tank. However, it has to sacrifice in aspect of weight and shape. Being a 2-piece hybrid case, the Spigen Slim Armor adds a lot of weight to the phone. It also changes the shape of Nexus 5 into a “square brick” and is harder to hold than the naked phone. The button feedback was acceptable, and the price around $16 is quite good for me.
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Supcase Unicorn Beetle (dedicated thread)
This is the most compact case among the three. I like how it “hugs” to the sides of the Nexus 5. With plain and simple design, it adds minimal weight and makes the phone easier to hold, however the hard matte TPU on the sides could be uncomfortable from time to time. The frosted semi-transparent back is a nice addition to the design. However, I feel like it provides the least protection among the three cases because there is no “air cushion” or “shock absorbing molecules” whatsoever. The only thing that I don’t like is the button feedback, it’s really hard to press the buttons – the only way to know if the button is pressed is to look for feedback on the screen. Any way, the cost at around $10 is ideal.
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*** Modded Supcase Unicorn Beetle
There are people having the same problem with the button feedback and @dzaster89 came up with modifications to improve the button feedback. I gave it a try, and now the button feedback feels just like I’m using the naked Nexus 5 (better than the Tech21’s). So the ratings for the Supcase with modification would be the following:
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Tech 21 Impact Snap Case (dedicated thread)
Bought this case out of curiosity because many people claim that it’s really good, and I’m glad I bought it. This is a very nice case with unique design. It feels great in hand and improves grip a lot. The button feedback is the best among the three, I can tell if the button is pressed without looking at the screen. I also love the clear back that shows the “nexus” logo. The open cutout at the bottom seems to follow the curve of the Nexus 5 perfectly and I like it. However, some people may concern about the protection at the bottom part. The only gripe is the price of the case – I think $30 is too expensive, even with a discount coupon it’s still expensive than the other two cases.
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TL;DR
So, in summary, I’d suggest:
- modded Supcase for the best price/performance ratio.
- Spigen for protection and look.
- Tech21 for protection, comfort, and overall aesthetics (of course, it’s subjective )

I picked up the Tech21 case last week. My issues with it are the easily scratched back and no protection on the bottom front. It does have a good feel and I think a solid drop protections, as long as it doesn't hit the bottom front.

Thanks for the review. I use a spigen slim armor and was thinking of getting the tech21 case. The two issues with the slim armor is that I don't think it works with most wireless chargers, and if it does the magnets from the official nexus charger won't hold it. Also, I don't know if this is a problem with most cases but I notice that there is a lot of dust that collects around the usb port and the headphone jack area. Again, I don't know if other cases do this but it sort of bothers me especially since my old S3's headphone jack port got clogged by some dust which I had to replace to fix. So, do you know if the tech21 case would work/hold with the nexus wireless charger and have you encountered the dust issue?

timsterzzz said:
I picked up the Tech21 case last week. My issues with it are the easily scratched back and no protection on the bottom front. It does have a good feel and I think a solid drop protections, as long as it doesn't hit the bottom front.
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Yeah it lacks protection on the bottom. But to think of the scenario that the bottom will hit, it has to be a non-flat surface with protruded edge or something like that – and I believe in that situation the screen has much more chance of getting hit instead of the bottom

PsychDrummer said:
Thanks for the review. I use a spigen slim armor and was thinking of getting the tech21 case. The two issues with the slim armor is that I don't think it works with most wireless chargers, and if it does the magnets from the official nexus charger won't hold it. Also, I don't know if this is a problem with most cases but I notice that there is a lot of dust that collects around the usb port and the headphone jack area. Again, I don't know if other cases do this but it sort of bothers me especially since my old S3's headphone jack port got clogged by some dust which I had to replace to fix. So, do you know if the tech21 case would work/hold with the nexus wireless charger and have you encountered the dust issue?
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I don't have a Qi charger yet… planning to order one from AliExpress, but will wait until after the Chinese New Year. If someone with a Qi charger could provide more info it would be great.
Regarding the dust, I believe it depends mostly on your environment. I usually put my phone in the pocket and I work in an office so no dust issues for me :fingers-crossed:

Tech 21 all day, its pricey but well worth it to me anyway. I plan on getting 1 or 2 more.

Can you please provide length x width x height measurements for the Tech21 case?
The dimensions I find listed online (125x60x10mm) are impossible since they make the case out to be smaller than the phone.

renxda said:
Can you please provide length x width x height measurements for the Tech21 case?
The dimensions I find listed online (125x60x10mm) are impossible since they make the case out to be smaller than the phone.
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Just did a quick measurement and I got 142x76x12 mm.

kong said:
I don't have a Qi charger yet… planning to order one from AliExpress, but will wait until after the Chinese New Year. If someone with a Qi charger could provide more info it would be great.
Regarding the dust, I believe it depends mostly on your environment. I usually put my phone in the pocket and I work in an office so no dust issues for me :fingers-crossed:
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I also usually keep my phone in my pocket. Usually in jeans. I don't really work in a messy environment. I even clean out all lint when I put on my jeans. So weird.

After many more days of usage, I finally understand what @PsychDrummer means.
In summary, the Supcase attracts a lot more dust than the Tech21. Especially on the screen edges and speaker holes. I had to use a brush to clean it out every other day.
I'm not sure why, but I couldn't stand using the Supcase more than a few days, then I had to switch back to the Tech21. It just feels right for me over those two cases

kong said:
After many more days of usage, I finally understand what @PsychDrummer means.
In summary, the Supcase attracts a lot more dust than the Tech21. Especially on the screen edges and speaker holes. I had to use a brush to clean it out every other day.
I'm not sure why, but I couldn't stand using the Supcase more than a few days, then I had to switch back to the Tech21. It just feels right for me over those two cases
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I'm glad you got what I meant. The dust on the very edge of the screen is the most annoying for me, and it's very difficult to clean. It's so strange too since my Slim Armor case covers it up so I have no idea how it gets in there. So with the Tech21 case it doesn't seem to happen?

PsychDrummer said:
I'm glad you got what I meant. The dust on the very edge of the screen is the most annoying for me, and it's very difficult to clean. It's so strange too since my Slim Armor case covers it up so I have no idea how it gets in there. So with the Tech21 case it doesn't seem to happen?
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Just took the Tech21 off yesterday to clean up the phone and found that it did collect some dust, but a lot less than the Supcase so I guess it should also collect less dust than the Spigen Slim Armor :fingers-crossed:

I just got a used tech 21 case from ebay and have to agree with all your comparisons. My slim armor is definitely heavier. My n5 came with a rinke case which is basically the same as the supcase and I don't like it at all. I like my slim armor but the tech 21 is what I'm going to keep on the phone. It's lighter, seems like it'll protect as well as the slim armor, and I just really like the looks better than either of the other 2.

Review: Poetic Slim Palette

Lately I've grown quite fond of hardshell cases for my Nexus 5 as they keep the slimness and aesthetic of the phone. I've already tried the Nillkin Frosted Sheild (gibsonflyingv posted a great review here) and the Ringke Slim, and while they're both decent, I thought I could do better and felt like the Poetic Slim Palette might fit the bill. Does it? Read on! :laugh:
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Right away, I'll tell you that I really, really like this case. It's just as thin as some other slim cases (if not thinner), but it's the finish that's the real takeaway here. The Slim Palette is what has been referred to as a "sandpaper" case in that it feels like a low-grit sandpaper, but to me, it feels more like a really rough cotton. The feel is a little jarring at first, but after you get used to it, it's brilliant. It provides excellent grip without the rubbery feel of the Nillkin case or the "stickiness" of a TPU case. And whereas other cases claim to be (and are often not), it's also 100% anti-fingerprint. I've been handling it like a lover, and it still looks like I've never touched it. I love the finish of it.
The fit is also another bright spot. As I mentioned, it's just as slim as competing cases, if not slimmer. It's so slim in fact that I wasn't sure the camera lens on the back was going to be protected (it is). It has a lay-on-the-table design and it hugs the phone well and doesn't feel loose anywhere. The corners are nicely rounded and avoid the sharp edges that are common on many other cases. In short, it's a perfect fit.
Another nice thing about the case is how it wraps up and around the back and around the corners. Other hardshell cases offer minimal protection, and while this case isn't going to save your phone from a massive fall, the protection it does offer, at least comparing to the Nillkin, is a bit more stout and should be sufficient from an accidental drop off a desk or similar. It's also much, much easier to remove than other hardshell cases. If I have to watch a tutorial on how to remove your case, then you've failed in the engineering department. This case snaps on and off easily while still staying extremely snug.
Overall, this is easily my favorite hardshell case thus far. It offers excellent fit and finish, and for only $5 on Amazon, the value can't be overstated. It's easily better than the Ringke and offers the slimness of the Nillkin with better protection. I can't recommend this case enough to any Nexus 5 owner who wants a minimal case with better protection than most hardhsell cases offer.

How sad, this case is $20 in Canada. I'll debate about it though, since this sandpaper like texture is intriguing!
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I have this case in blue and agree that the feel is wonderful. I bought it so I'd have 'something' while I waited for the limefuel battery case to arrive - and the limefuel would benefit from the textured surface and from the slightly taller 'lip' over the screen that the Poetic has.
I have one of the Spigen glas fronts on the phone, and that front felt recessed in the Poetic and almost flush in the limefuel. Jury's very much out on the limefuel right now, especially since I installed the Uber kernel which seems to have outstanding battery life.

I'll wait for Mr. Bacon to confirm this but I suspect this is the $1 QuickSand case people have been buying from Ebay. Ships from China for free, has extras included and has been reviewed quite favorably.
The $5 price point kind of confirms it in my mind and the Bear Motion branded ones also look the exact same.
See what I mean here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577289

bblzd said:
I'll wait for Mr. Bacon to confirm this but I suspect this is the $1 QuickSand case people have been buying from Ebay. Ships from China for free, has extras included and has been reviewed quite favorably.
The $5 price point kind of confirms it in my mind and the Bear Motion branded ones also look the exact same.
See what I mean here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577289
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Those are extremely similar, the cut especially. I wonder if the finish feels the same...

bblzd said:
I'll wait for Mr. Bacon to confirm this but I suspect this is the $1 QuickSand case people have been buying from Ebay. Ships from China for free, has extras included and has been reviewed quite favorably.
The $5 price point kind of confirms it in my mind and the Bear Motion branded ones also look the exact same.
See what I mean here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577289
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Jason_MCG said:
Those are extremely similar, the cut especially. I wonder if the finish feels the same...
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Yeah, they look like the same $0.99 ebay ones. Even the mold line that is apparent on the right side vs left. They do have a darker blue and a yellow choice for colours, so there's that. But yeah, it appears to be the same case. Here is my comparison of the bear motion vs generic ebay. Identical everything, even choice of backgrounds haha.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48771439&postcount=13
Here is the mold line comparison on the right side vs my lime green case. You can see that the mold line is on the exact same spot on the right side on both cases, and not on the left side on both cases.
*Edit* - My poor usb port.... Stupid stock Nexus 5 cable and your teeth of death.... Thank you Qi chargers!!

Jason_MCG said:
Lately I've grown quite fond of hardshell cases for my Nexus 5 as they keep the slimness and aesthetic of the phone. I've already tried the Nillkin Frosted Sheild (gibsonflyingv posted a great review here) and the Ringke Slim, and while they're both decent, I thought I could do better and felt like the Poetic Slim Palette might fit the bill. Does it? Read on! :laugh:
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Why do you think this is better than the Nillkin? I have it and it's really great with its textured back. It's thin and doesn't scratch the phone. I'm just really not keen on the sand look. To my eyes it removes the sleekness of the phone, whereas the Nillkin has some character.

floepie said:
Why do you think this is better than the Nillkin? I have it and it's really great with its textured back. It's thin and doesn't scratch the phone. I'm just really not keen on the sand look. To my eyes it removes the sleekness of the phone, whereas the Nillkin has some character.
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Honestly I like it more because the grip is better and it's easier to remove. There's also a small lip that goes over and under the top and bottom of the phone that would protect it from impact if you dropped it straight down whereas the Nillkin wouldn't since the Nillkin stops just short of the top and bottom of the phone. Granted the Nillkin looks better and I wasn't a fan of the sandpaper cases for the same reason, but unless you're looking at it up close, you really don't even notice the texture.

Anyone know if this case/quicksand is compatible with wireless charging? Seeing conflicting reports.

alex.daoud said:
Anyone know if this case/quicksand is compatible with wireless charging? Seeing conflicting reports.
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The Poetic is. Can't speak for any other sandpaper case.

I strongly dislike this case. It's so slippery.
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Can anyone pls tell me if this case enhances or cuts off the vibration? Or it's the same without a case?

I've been looking for a minimal case lately due to being tired of having my nexus completely covered up.
Does this case leave any marks/scratches on the phone like the SGP ultra fit?

thfreedumb said:
I strongly dislike this case. It's so slippery.
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This has to be a troll post. This case, and sandpaper cases in general, have the best grip of any case I've ever used on any phone.
Yaminashi said:
I've been looking for a minimal case lately due to being tired of having my nexus completely covered up.
Does this case leave any marks/scratches on the phone like the SGP ultra fit?
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Not at all. I made a habit of cleaning off my phone every week without the case and I've removed it many times (without much issue I might add). There isn't a mark on it...and I have the white case.

Jason_MCG said:
This has to be a troll post. This case, and sandpaper cases in general, have the best grip of any case I've ever used on any phone.
Not at all. I made a habit of cleaning off my phone every week without the case and I've removed it many times (without much issue I might add). There isn't a mark on it...and I have the white case.
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You obviously haven't used it. How is it 'sandpaper'? You're pathetic. Try a Ringke slim for grip. You'll be blown away
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thfreedumb said:
You obviously haven't used it. How is it 'sandpaper'? You're pathetic. Try a Ringke slim for grip. You'll be blown away
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Check the OP, friend - I wrote it. And I also compare the case several times to the Ringke Slim. I wasn't blown away.