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New Case Review - Perforated Plastic

I was tired of waiting for SGP to get their $^#& together and decided to get yet another case.
I got this Perforated Retro Sports Case from Fommy.com.
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=Samsung&model=Samsung+Vibrant+T959&skuno=89299
I'm not sure what makes it "retro", but it is a nice looking case. It's a combination of hard plastic (the perforated area) and flexible plastic sides. It's thin - not like the Samsung mesh or Case Mate Barely There - thin, but probably a touch thinner than the average TPU case.
The case covers all sides, although you can still see a bit of the bezel. However, unlike a different case I tried, the amount that peeks out is consistent all around so it still looks nice.
Now, it's not without it's quirks - which may be deal breakers for some. First there are no cutouts for the speaker or the mic. The speaker is no big deal because the case is perforated - I didn't really notice much difference in volume of some music I tried. The mic, on the other hand, required a hammer and nail to deal with. It was pretty simple, though. I just lined up the hole from another case and then hammered a small nail through. It works just fine and I tested some calls with no reports of sound loss on the receiver's end.
The other "quirk" is that the cutouts on the top and sides are a little strange. The one on the volume side is really long and spans over the rocker keys and the strap-loop-hole. It's tapered well along the edges so it doesn't look bad or anything, just a little odd. The top opening also spans across both the jack and the usb port. This makes the bar along the top feel a little less solid than the rest of the flexible areas. I would have preferred they used two separate openings on top rather than one for the extra support. It's also cut rather close to the port, so if you are using a thick plug, you have to move the plastic up a bit. A little annoying, but at least you don't have to take the case off to plug it in like with some cases.
Things may change after a week of use, but my initial impression is positive. Overall, the case is very nice and is unique compared to the other stuff that's currently available. I do, however, think it's a bit pricey at $14.95+shipping (around $5 for super saver). But hey, money grows on trees.

Just ordered mine, From the looks of it, I think i will like this case better than the perforated plastic snap on case. This one looks like it offers full phone protection. tell me if the case would protect the phone in the event of a fall or drop. Rate its protection from a fall as either minimal, moderate, or maximum protection. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks

Since it covers all sides the protection is going to be better than the snap on. But its thin and pretty stiff so impact resistance is probably minimal to moderate at best, especially compared to silicone or TPU.
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thanks for the review, but i would be worried about knowing from the get go that i would need to use a hammer and nails to get a plastic case to work.

mikey98277 said:
thanks for the review, but i would be worried about knowing from the get go that i would need to use a hammer and nails to get a plastic case to work.
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Very true. I didn't try calls before making the hole so I'm not entirely sure it's necessary (although I imagine you would get a drop in sound quality with the hole covered).

I love this case. It is slim and perfectly follows the contours of the phone. The only thing that i didnt like was the hole missing over the microphone. But the texture and quality of the case is top notch. I have the mesh galaxy s back cover, the tpu grey argyle case, the body glove rubber case, the case mate tough case, and the carbon fiber samsung case. This one is the best of them all, I am very happy with this case

whoa, that looks like it'd be pretty ****in sweet if they made them 2 tone..

turbosix said:
whoa, that looks like it'd be pretty ****in sweet if they made them 2 tone..
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Blue-XMat...268389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2b1cd525
Like this?

talltexan said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Blue-XMat...268389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2b1cd525
Like this?
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i love you more than you could ever know. :eek:
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turbosix said:
i love you more than you could ever know.
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they also have pink and white if your into that just search Xmatrix Vibrant case. They are cheaper than OP's so i dont know if they are the same or not but they do look the same.

I ordered this case on Tuesday and it came today. I am very impressed and the quality is much better then I expected.

Did the one you got off Ebay come with the hole for the mic already cut? Looks in their photos like it's there already.

No i ordered it from fommy and I forgot about the missing mic hole lol.

dashed said:
No i ordered it from fommy and I forgot about the missing mic hole lol.
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I ordered the blue and black one from fommy on thursday and received it today. Mine has the mic hole already cut out. In my opinion it feels just a little bit loose and kinda cheep. I like the way it looks and is very slim so I'm gonna give it some time to see if it grows on me or if i want something else

The black case I received fits extremely well and is not loose at all.

Great Deal on this Case
I'm getting one from Handhelditems.com found here xmatrix case and it's 10.99 and $2.89 shipping, plus I used coupon code 30vibrantsamsung and got 3.30 (30%) off. Price out the door - $10.54. Helluvuh deal

Got the case today. It sucks.
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Acase Superleggera for E4GT

I currently have the TPU Black Matte and it is quite a good case,... good fit, but not so much when it comes to protection. Has anyone seen either the Acase or an Aegis case for our phone about? Every time I do a search, I get fed non-Spint Galaxy SII Options or cases for the original slider Epic 4G. Any other options I should be looking at? Kinda given up on Otterbox after all the fitment complaints I've read about and my experience with the Evo 4G.

Just got the Aegis case from this site:
http://www.cyclopscase.com/epic-4g-touch/
Used Code TOM25% to get 25% off so with free shipping it was a little over $18. Love the case especially for the price! If you decide you like them check what color you want first on tridents website because they still dont have pictures on cyclopscase website.

Is this a new case? Pictures?

locoboi187 said:
Is this a new case? Pictures?
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yes its a new here is the link to the official company website:
http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch/
I am very pleased with it myself...there is another thread here somewhere with some more reviews...

The Aegis case has been out for a couple months now. I got it when it was first released and I still love it. I don't use it that much anymore because I prefer something slimmer, but when I'm on the job that's my go to case.

how do AUX wires fit?

beseenwithgreen said:
Just got the Aegis case from this site:
http://www.cyclopscase.com/epic-4g-touch/
Used Code TOM25% to get 25% off so with free shipping it was a little over $18. Love the case especially for the price! If you decide you like them check what color you want first on tridents website because they still dont have pictures on cyclopscase website.
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Thanks for the link beseen, just ordered one. The coupon code was still active, so saving a little over 11 bucks on the $30 price tag Trident has on their website. Free shipping just means I'll get it sometimes in Juvember. That's cool though, I'll just keep rolling with the TPU until it gets here. If this Aegis is as well built and thought out as the Evo 3D Aegis, I'll be satisfied. I'll still wonder about the Acase, it's gotten nice reviews too.
How responsive is the volume rocker and sleep button?
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ericpd said:
Thanks for the link beseen, just ordered one. The coupon code was still active, so saving a little over 11 bucks on the $30 price tag Trident has on their website. Free shipping just means I'll get it sometimes in Juvember. That's cool though, I'll just keep rolling with the TPU until it gets here. If this Aegis is as well built and thought out as the Evo 3D Aegis, I'll be satisfied. I'll still wonder about the Acase, it's gotten nice reviews too.
How responsive is the volume rocker and sleep button?
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cool i think my case came in about a week after I ordered it....going from the TPU case myself the buttons are not even comparable...You'll actually probably have to get used to how easy it is to use them

beseenwithgreen said:
cool i think my case came in about a week after I ordered it....going from the TPU case myself the buttons are not even comparable...You'll actually probably have to get used to how easy it is to use them
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Yeah, I'm figuring about a week too. You know, the volume rocker design is the only I have with the TPU. I mean if you want slim and your mission is to protect beauty, there ain't a better case in my opinion. They fit like a glove, easy battery changes if needed, very easy on adding weight and girth, and won't scratch the E4GT from within. What more can you ask,... oh yeah, price! But I'm looking to protection more than just a pretty face when it comes to this phone. And I'm done with Otterbox. I mean they stand behind their products like a champ,... but what's the utility in getting a replacement case that's bringing to the table the same issues the original case brought. Oh well,... the deed is done. I'll be rocking Aegis in a couple days. And I'm happy,... I think! Plus I read somewhere that Otterbox has decided to not even touch the E4GT.

Can someone please tell me how car AUX cables fit? The wire is pretty thick and they do not fit on my tpu s line hybrid case
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locoboi187 said:
Can someone please tell me how car AUX cables fit? The wire is pretty thick and they do not fit on my tpu s line hybrid case
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You mean your car hook up has a Mini USB jack that connect to your phone, and you wanna to know if the case's USB port opening is large enough so that it doesn't impede the connection between your car's cable and the phone's Mini USB port. Right?

The TPU case may offer more protection than you are imagining...
(your imagination I hope is where this belief comes from - let us know if your TPU case has been put to the drop test and the results!)
The TPU material seems like one of the best compromises for impact protection - hard enough that it wouldn't just mush away from an impact, but soft enough that it could absorb impact shock without transferring it all directly to the phone.
On a hard impact, a slightly flexible material will deform and absorb the shock, protecting your phone from damage - like "crumple zones" on your car. Best the car deform and absorb the shock and save your life than be rigid, transfer the shock of impact to you and damage YOU.
In the case of a phone case, if I dropped my phone hard enough to damage my TPU case, I'd be glad the phone was OK and glad it only costs me $6 to replace my case.
Most of those tough-box cases make your phone huge and are just thicker and harder plastic that make the case more likely to survive a drop. Haven't EVER seen drop test results or comparisons, but there's no getting away from physics.
Bear in mind also, on a related note, this phone is very light, so on a drop there isn't as much momentum. There was a "drop test comparison" video on youtube of the Epic Touch 4G vs iPhone 4, and with no protection at all, numerous drops, the ET4G came away relatively undamaged.
Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6zlXBTREcE
If anything, check out this case:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL7PIjZbLY8
Note at the end when he takes the phone out of the case, it's a very similar material, if not also TPU, with thicker corners.
IMHO though, unless you are looking to have your phone survive a drop off a moving motorcycle or similar, you are probably fine with the TPU case.

ericpd said:
You mean your car hook up has a Mini USB jack that connect to your phone, and you wanna to know if the case's USB port opening is large enough so that it doesn't impede the connection between your car's cable and the phone's Mini USB port. Right?
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No i mean the AUX cable. Like headphone cables you would insert in the headphone jack. Sorry should have been clearer. So just pretend it's a thick headphone wire. Will that fit?

You know what geolemon you're right. The TPU is a tuff case. Didn't mean to imply that it offers little to no protection. Far from it. I've dropped my phone once or twice getting in-n-out of the car, and no harm at all. The TPU just dusted off it's shoulders and kept on thumpin'. No sweat! But I think I need something just a little more robust, just in case I go beyond a 3 foot drop-n-roll with the phone. The big cases, like the Defender and the Kraken and also the new Kraken AMS, are a little overkill for me though. I guess the sweet spot for me is the Commuter/Aegis/Superlaggera range of cases. Would have snapped that one up in a heart beat if any were left at Amazon. Can't find them anywhere else either.

locoboi187 said:
No i mean the AUX cable. Like headphone cables you would insert in the headphone jack. Sorry should have been clearer. So just pretend it's a thick headphone wire. Will that fit?
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Ohhhh,... I understand what you mean now. Sorry. Based on seeing the Aegis on a Evo 3D, yeah,... on the Aegis case seems to have a very flexible 3.5 opening. Once you pull the protective plug up and out of the way, there's a good bit of room for a jack with a wide belt size I'd think. Well at least on the Evo 3D Aegis. They've also made it so jacks with a 90 degree angle fits in pretty easily too. No worries with the Otterbox,... since they've chosen not to make a case for this phone. The TPU looks like it would have little problem accommodating a variety of 3.5 jacks too! However, this thread is about the Acase Superleggera for the E4GT, which I haven't seen yet. For this phone, I only have full experience with the TPU and partial with the Aegis (my brother has a Evo 3D dressed in an Aegis). Sorry if I couldn't be more helpful.

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Ohhhh,... I understand what you mean now. Sorry. Based on seeing the Aegis on a Evo 3D, yeah,... on the Aegis case seems to have a very flexible 3.5 opening. Once you pull the protective plug up and out of the way, there's a good bit of room for a jack with a wide belt size I'd think. Well at least on the Evo 3D Aegis. They've also made it so jacks with a 90 degree angle fits in pretty easily too. No worries with the Otterbox,... since they've chosen not to make a case for this phone. The TPU looks like it would have little problem accommodating a variety of 3.5 jacks too! However, this thread is about the Acase Superleggera for the E4GT, which I haven't seen yet. For this phone, I only have full experience with the TPU and partial with the Aegis (my brother has a Evo 3D dressed in an Aegis). Sorry if I couldn't be more helpful.
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This was helpful. We just need an Aegis E4GT user to confirm. Thanks
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locoboi187 said:
This was helpful. We just need an Aegis E4GT user to confirm. Thanks
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Hold the phone there locoboi,... I'm not actually an Aegis E4GT user,... yet. My E4GT is still dressed in a TPU. I'm waiting on my Aegis to arrive from CyclopsCase.com as we speak. Tracking says Wednesday of this week. Now my brother has the Aegis on his Evo 3D, and my comments were based on my observations of his phone. Should be safe though, usually there's not a lot of change in case model features between phone to phone,... some, but not a lot. An Aegis is an Aegis in most cases.

I just picked up a "Case-Mate" from Amazon, it was only 18 dollars with shipping can't complain.
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dts00 said:
I just picked up a "Case-Mate" from Amazon, it was only 18 dollars with shipping can't complain.
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How do you like it? What did you have before the Case Mate? Any comparisons?
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Hold the phone there locoboi,... I'm not actually an Aegis E4GT user,... yet. My E4GT is still dressed in a TPU. I'm waiting on my Aegis to arrive from CyclopsCase.com as we speak. Tracking says Wednesday of this week. Now my brother has the Aegis on his Evo 3D, and my comments were based on my observations of his phone. Should be safe though, usually there's not a lot of change in case model features between phone to phone,... some, but not a lot. An Aegis is an Aegis in most cases.
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No I'm saying that we need an Aegis Epic user to confirm haha

Armband holster for the gym

Can anyone suggest an armband holster for the gym? The pocket is less than ideal.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I posted the link to the grey / blue Belkin one towards the end of this thread, and really like it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736407

If your at the gym just get the Samsung HS3000, bluetooth stereo adapter..works really well sound quality is good too! Just leave your phone in a gym bag so you don't have to worry about your phone falling or getting crushed..

I used this for my Galaxy S1:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...=1343186933&sr=8-5&keywords=Galaxy+S3+armband
I hated it! You can't press the buttons very well. The plastic bubbles up, making swiping hard. The cut-outs don't work well.
I avoided the Belkin because it looks like more of the same -- hard to use. And $20 too.
I bought these two from eBay (pictures attached):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33076460537...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6088wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26107246592...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
The 1st one is the one I truly wanted. I wanted something that will hold the device securely but will let me use all the features and buttons.
I'll let you know how secure it is when I get it. The picture looks loose, but I figure then I can use it with my Diztronic case and it should fit snug (Bonus!).
I got the 2nd one because it looked nice for running when it's sprinkling. Water + device = bad.

jnadke said:
I used this for my Galaxy S1:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...=1343186933&sr=8-5&keywords=Galaxy+S3+armband
I hated it! You can't press the buttons very well. The plastic bubbles up, making swiping hard. The cut-outs don't work well.
I avoided the Belkin because it looks like more of the same -- hard to use. And $20 too.
I bought these two from eBay (pictures attached):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33076460537...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6088wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26107246592...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413
The 1st one is the one I truly wanted. I wanted something that will hold the device securely but will let me use all the features and buttons.
I'll let you know how secure it is when I get it. The picture looks loose, but I figure then I can use it with my Diztronic case and it should fit snug (Bonus!).
I got the 2nd one because it looked nice for running when it's sprinkling. Water + device = bad.
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ATT stores carry this http://www.alternativewireless.com/nxe-activesleeves-phone-cases-large.html
Comes as a pack of 2 for 30 bucks, the XL size fits the GS3 pretty good. I have a 17" bicep and it isn't as snug as I would like, but when I am in the gym they are a little over 18" so it fits great. And when I run my arms are usually up and flexing often so it stays snug then too. Just sitting at my desk it doesn't work as good lol.
Its neprene or something and super stretchy so you could probably fit the phone into a smaller size.

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I got this one in the mail.
Unfortunately the phone fits very tightly. The case keeps mashing the buttons when it's in the case.
My friend ordered one and said his is fine. If you order off eBay, might want to get 2-3 direct from China and use the best one.
Also, don't order unless you have fairly thick biceps. I don't have would I would consider super-thin biceps, about 13-14 inches, but this thing is definitely designed for someone with a 16+ inch bicep.

[Review] Sweet Armor Galaxy S3 Titanium Rainbow

Sweet Armor
Sweet Armor is a Korean company that produces premium metal cases for mobile phones. Currently, it has produces cases for three popular Android phones, the GS2, GS3 and the GNote.
Sweet Armor Galaxy S3 Titanium Rainbow
Packaging
The packing is not bad at all compare to SGP or other companies. As you can see in the pictures, the case protected by four soft foams inside the box, which I think is very thoughtful, as this is a very expensive case, no one would like it to be damaged during the shipping.
Inside the box, there are 8 Philips screws and a little small Philips screwdriver. The build quality of the screwdriver did surprise me a little while. The screwdriver is well built and it is magnet, which can certainly help your installation of the case, the screws are very small.
There is one thing that may be disappointed- there is no manual inside the box. You may say it is easy to figure out how to install the case but I think it would be nicer if there were a manual inside the box along with a USD72 dollars case.
Built Quality
The built quality of this case is 10 out of 10. The case is very solid and the colouring of the case is very well done. It is definitely one of the best cases in the world with no doubt. The edges are smooth and the cuttings are perfect.
On the case, there are two holes on the left side of the case, which allow you to put a string strap. Although I do not use a string strap, I think these two holes are very nice as some people may want to put a string strap onto a phone and most of the cases/ phones nowadays do not provide this.
Also, there are two button covers at the position of the power button and the volume rockers. These not only help to prevent dust getting into the gap between the phone and the case, but also help to make the buttons easier to access. I have no problem in using the power button and the volume rockers when I using this case. The buttons are sensitive and “clicky”.
This case does add some weight to the phone. However, the weight is very small. You can definitely feel the weight but the weight is acceptable. you would not feel the phone too heavy, in my personally opinion.
I have used a lot of cases in the past, from the cheap Ebay cases to SGP expensive cases but there is no cases that can give me the Sweet Armor case can give me. All the cases that I used in the past kept gave me a very “plastic feeling”. When I tried to hold the phone very tight, I felt like I was going to break the phone. But when I am using the Sweet Armor case, it gives me a totally different feeling of the phone. The case is very solid and when I try to hold the phone very tight, I do not feel any “plastic feeling”. The case gives an extra strength to the phone to against the force from the outside, and this makes me feel the phone more “solid” and steadier when I am holding it.
Although this is a metal bumper, it provides a little lift at the back of the phone, which prevents the back of the phone from scratching. So it does not have the common problem that most of the bumpers in the market have.
For your information, during the time I use this case, there is no reception/NFC problem for me.
However, there are some problems about the case, too. The headphone and the micro USB cut outs of the case are not big enough, so if you are using an expensive pair of earphone like the Westone 4R, TF10 pro, or other head phones, you may need to find a extend 3.5mm cable; if you are using a dock such as the Samsung OEM dock, or the Zen dock, you cannot use the docks when you are using the case unless you uninstall the case. Sweet Armor might needs to make a bigger cut out for these two ports in the next edition of the cases.
Talking about the installation of the case, it is very simple. The case only requires one screw at every corner of the phone (total: 4 screws). However, when you try the swap the SIM card or battery of the phone, you will find the case does not come handy. There is no way for you to do any of the things that I talked above if you forget to bring the screwdriver with you. Therefore, if you are a person who usually swaps your SIM card or change battery, this case may not suit you.
There is one more issue about the case, for the people with small hands, like me. The case will makes the phone wider and taller, so it will make it harder to use the phone with one hand.
Conclusion
Overall, considering the price of this case, I would not say the built quality surprises me, as this is what a $72 case has to have. The case is very solid, very beautiful and stylish, and very thin. It can certainly handle a few drops from a certain height but you cannot expect it can protect your phone from 2 meters height. For normal daily usage, I think this case does its job. And if you are looking for a luxury metal bumper, I think this is one of the cases in the market you should consider.

Wow it's a So beauty
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pius kim said:
Where to got?
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U can get one from the official sweet armor website. http://www.thesweetarmor.com/en/15-galaxy-s3
The gold and titanium ones look more beautiful

Thank you for your Review
Thank you for your Review!!l.:victory:
We have all Sweet amor Bumper 20% off come to website

Will these fit with an extended battery? They look like there's enough room on the back bezel for the extended cover to fit.

Too expensive for a BUMPER, I can't stand bumpers who are twice as expensive as some of the higher end cases with half the protection.
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Spigen Neo Hybrid Review

The Spigen Neo Hybrid for the Nexus 5 is a solid case. I've received it from Amazon yesterday for a mere $20 and this case has been performing really well so far. All the ports are nicely cut and positioned. One drawback I've noticed is that the power and volume rocker buttons do have space to wiggle around a bit. You can slightly hear them rattling if you shake your phone but they aren't too big of a problem.The USB cutout is large and wide, making it possible to use almost any charging cable. The same applies to the headphone jack. The back of the case tends to show a few fingerprints but they can be wiped off easily. The case does provide a lip, so it is possible to lay the phone on the screen without worrying too much about getting it scratched (though it is not a big enough lip to be protective during falls on rough surfaces). I've attached a good amount of pictures since I am able to post them yet. Overall, I would recommend this case to someone because it's sleek and sturdy despite a few small drawbacks.

Nice
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I've got the same case. Looks good. I'm still waiting for my phone though.

I've had my Neo Hybrid (silver edging) taunting me while sitting on the nightstand since Saturday. Cannot wait for my phone to arrive tomorrow.

Nice review. I've just ordered the Spigen ultra hybrid (with clear back) from Amazon. I'll post some pics and findings as soon as I have it.

is the case itself heavy?

thegtfusion said:
is the case itself heavy?
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Not really. The case doesn't add much bulk to the phone itself other than changing the size of the phone a tad bit.

Sharvil06 said:
Not really. The case doesn't add much bulk to the phone itself other than changing the size of the phone a tad bit.
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I did find that it added a lot in dimension in height and width, but not thickness. Makes the phone feel slightly larger than a G2 even.

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I did find that it added a lot in dimension in height and width, but not thickness. Makes the phone feel slightly larger than a G2 even.
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The only phone I have to compare it with is the Samsung S3 and the case does make the Nexus 5 larger than the S3 (You can pretty much fit the S3 on the Nexus and there will still be a small amount of room on the sides).

Sharvil06 said:
The Spigen Neo Hybrid for the Nexus 5 is a solid case. I've received it from Amazon yesterday for a mere $20 and this case has been performing really well so far. All the ports are nicely cut and positioned. One drawback I've noticed is that the power and volume rocker buttons do have space to wiggle around a bit. You can slightly hear them rattling if you shake your phone but they aren't too big of a problem.The USB cutout is large and wide, making it possible to use almost any charging cable. The same applies to the headphone jack. The back of the case tends to show a few fingerprints but they can be wiped off easily. The case does provide a lip, so it is possible to lay the phone on the screen without worrying too much about getting it scratched (though it is not a big enough lip to be protective during falls on rough surfaces). I've attached a good amount of pictures since I am able to post them yet. Overall, I would recommend this case to someone because it's sleek and sturdy despite a few small drawbacks.
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Have you tried it the phone and the case on a wireless Qi charger yet? If so, did it work?

beckmaneric said:
Have you tried it the phone and the case on a wireless Qi charger yet? If so, did it work?
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Yes it works.

Also have this case, although not as impressed with it.
The biggest complaint is the buttons. The buttons don't have a great feel to them. They wiggle (as mentioned by OP) all the time, the phone is actually annoyingly loud to move around (it's not loud, but it's certainly noticeable).
Other complaint is the USB port. While the OP thinks it's big enough, I can't fit in my Monster MicroUSB cable (I know all the hate about Monster, but the cable is 3" and was under $1 at Frys at one point). Wouldn't typically be a problem, but I use this cable a lot.
The headphone jack does allow my headphones to fit, but it's very close. Not sure if other headphones will have issues, but I'd be slightly worried about it.
Besides those complaints, it's a solid case. It looks great, appears that it'd protect the phone well. All in all, I am not planning on replacing it any time soon... unless my "ideal" case happens to come out... We shall see! The Qi charger still works through the case, along with NFC tags that I've tried thus far.

Petrovski80 said:
Nice review. I've just ordered the Spigen ultra hybrid (with clear back) from Amazon. I'll post some pics and findings as soon as I have it.
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I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.

cutterjohn said:
I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.
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Did you remove the protective films off both sides of the clear plastic parts? Majority of the people who bought this didn't realize there's something protecting the plastic...

cutterjohn said:
I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.
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have you checked out the supcase? I just ordered one. It has black borders and frosted clear back, which should help hide scratches and dust.

Have this case and pretty happy with it as well. I just wish the power button was flush with the case. Don't know if anyone else has this problem, but I accidentally hit power all the damn time...

I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.

bleuiko said:
I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.
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yea I feel the same way. Am waiting on my diztronic, as well as the supcase unicorn beetle. The thing with the neo hybrid is that it made it boxy as well as wider and taller, which made it very hard to hold and feel bulky. Not to mention taking it off was a chore.

I just got this case today and it is nice. But honestly the phone has a nice rubberized back and sides where I don't feel a case is always necessary. The case adds major width. But it is high quality.
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bleuiko said:
I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.
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I felt the same way, this phone is just so damn sexy naked. (Did I just type that...) Anyway, I want my phone to remain that way so I left it on, and it's definitely grown on me. I'm happy with it enough that I'm just going to leave it on.
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