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[Review] Skinomi Full Body Shield

I previously posted in other threads that i was waiting on my skinomi to come in the mail. This is my personal opinion on it and take it fwiw.
This is a good product as i have had it on many of my devices before this one, now saying that i am slightly unhappy with this one in particular. The screen protector itself fits pretty much perfectly and so does the back. However the back (note.. Has only been installed for about 20 hours as of this post) because of its texture does not seem to be sticking too well. Also the side and top pieces that cover the chrome are all too long and overlap a little. Beacause of this i ended up taking them off but i am leaving the front and back on. I will post an update if the back seems to fix itself. I hope that this helped u guys on deciding on this product.
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mikeb85 said:
I previously posted in other threads that i was waiting on my skinomi to come in the mail. This is my personal opinion on it and take it fwiw.
This is a good product as i have had it on many of my devices before this one, now saying that i am slightly unhappy with this one in particular. The screen protector itself fits pretty much perfectly and so does the back. However the back (note.. Has only been installed for about 20 hours as of this post) because of its texture does not seem to be sticking too well. Also the side and top pieces that cover the chrome are all too long and overlap a little. Beacause of this i ended up taking them off but i am leaving the front and back on. I will post an update if the back seems to fix itself. I hope that this helped u guys on deciding on this product.
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did you happen to snap any photos?

Right now this is the only phone i have to use ... My g2x is on ebay ... I will have to get some pics sometime and upload them i want to give the back time to dry and i threw away the side pieces but i will post some asap.
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mikeb85 said:
Right now this is the only phone i have to use ... My g2x is on ebay ... I will have to get some pics sometime and upload them i want to give the back time to dry and i threw away the side pieces but i will post some asap.
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wouldn't throwing away the side piece kinda defeats the purpose of the whole skin? cuz i think the metal sides are most prone to scratches than any other part of the phone.

MMakoto said:
wouldn't throwing away the side piece kinda defeats the purpose of the whole skin? cuz i think the metal sides are most prone to scratches than any other part of the phone.
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Yea i agree but they looked like **** they all overlapped each other and i have it in the d3o hard shell right now.
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i installed the same skinomi skin about four days ago and everything you say about the this product is spot on.
i really like the feel of this product. its not sticky and has no orange peel like zagg.
fit on front and back is perfect. the back looks like crap though because of the texture on the back of the phone. mine is not coming off but it "looks" like it is adhering to only the bumps of the texture. i don't think this is a fault of the product though. i would have got one of their carbon colored pieces if i had to do it over again so you wouldn't see the inconsistent adhesion due to the textured battery cover.
the fit around the metal trim of the phone is not good at all. the pieces are too long so i had to cut two of the pieces or else they would overlap. the trim pieces do not fit around the corners well either. they are slightly too wide and there are not slits in the design of the skin to help it curve around the corners. as a result the corners slightly kink in a couple of areas.

onyonees said:
i installed the same skinomi skin about four days ago and everything you say about the this product is spot on.
i really like the feel of this product. its not sticky and has no orange peel like zagg.
fit on front and back is perfect. the back looks like crap though because of the texture on the back of the phone. mine is not coming off but it "looks" like it is adhering to only the bumps of the texture. i don't think this is a fault of the product though. i would have got one of their carbon colored pieces if i had to do it over again so you wouldn't see the inconsistent adhesion due to the textured battery cover.
the fit around the metal trim of the phone is not good at all. the pieces are too long so i had to cut two of the pieces or else they would overlap. the trim pieces do not fit around the corners well either. they are slightly too wide and there are not slits in the design of the skin to help it curve around the corners. as a result the corners slightly kink in a couple of areas.
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Yea forgot to mention the width of the side pieces. They do seem to be to big and not stick around the edges like they should. As u said tho the texture of the screen protector is nice as it is very smooth unlike sagging and some others.
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Are there any pics to go with this review.

Soon
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Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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The back of mine looks similar
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onyonees said:
The back of mine looks similar
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How long have u had urs on forfor
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Going on six days.
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mikeb85 said:
Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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does the Skinomi Full Body Shield have a good grip or does it feel slippery that the phone can slip from hand? thanks for the pics

bhagiratha said:
does the Skinomi Full Body Shield have a good grip or does it feel slippery that the phone can slip from hand? thanks for the pics
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Yea id say it adds a little grip. Deffinitely not as grippy as zagg tho. But imo zagg looks like crap.
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mikeb85 said:
Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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My skinomi on my G2X was like that initially...it eventually worked itself out!

boostenmkiv said:
My skinomi on my G2X was like that initially...it eventually worked itself out!
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I really think that it will stay this way due to the texture of the battery cover. But maybe i am wrong time will tell
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UPDATE: SGP GLAS.t Screen Protector (Video)

For those asking where i brought this, it was purchased off eBay from a Canadian SGP Authorized reseller "rand-a1thor" for $43.99USD.
***ATTENTION***
After the installation the bubbles seen at the end of the video we're indeed removed and the screen looks beautiful.
I also use the Casemate "Barely There" case with this Spigen GLAS.t and it still fits perfectly like a glove. Surprisingly the package did NOT come with any of the home button "stickers" like the iPhone does but to be quite honest the home button still feels responsive and doesn't have that sunk-in feeling.
I highly recommend this GLAS.t protector as it gives the Galaxy Note that great stock screen feeling.
YOUTUBE LINK: (720p Quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlr4DpNQKA

I have this and I love it. It's so much better than the Note's screen, which I personally think is awful. That thing is a fingerprint magnet and difficult to clean! I haven't had any problems with screen response with it at all...even when charging. It's just like the actual screen except it feels even better. Fingerprints still happen of course but not nearly as bad and they wipe away easily.
My only gripe, and it's a small one, is that the tiny sliver right above the ear piece (about 1mm x 3/4 in) won't adhere. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it but it still kinda bugs me a little bit. Other than that, this thing is amazing. Can't recommend it highly enough. I also love that unlike screen protectors, this won't have to be replaced...like, ever. This is definitely something I'd buy again when I eventually switch phones.

mindgrape said:
I have this and I love it. It's so much better than the Note's screen, which I personally think is awful. That thing is a fingerprint magnet and difficult to clean! I haven't had any problems with screen response with it at all...even when charging. It's just like the actual screen except it feels even better. Fingerprints still happen of course but not nearly as bad and they wipe away easily.
My only gripe, and it's a small one, is that the tiny sliver right above the ear piece (about 1mm x 3/4 in) won't adhere. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it but it still kinda bugs me a little bit. Other than that, this thing is amazing. Can't recommend it highly enough. I also love that unlike screen protectors, this won't have to be replaced...like, ever. This is definitely something I'd buy again when I eventually switch phones.
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Did yours look dirty/cloudy and scratched before you took off the protection on both sides during application?
Got mine but it looks like its been through hell.

Atrix_E said:
Did yours look dirty/cloudy and scratched before you took off the protection on both sides during application?
Got mine but it looks like its been through hell.
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Yeah, it looked pretty bad before I took off the protection. I somehow even got dust under the top sheet and thought it was under the glass and wanted to scream. But once that top sheet is off it looks pristine and perfect.
Also, be warned that the glass will have a slightly sticky texture from whatever they used to make that top sheet stick. I was disappointed at first because I noticed a slight drag when sliding my finger across the screen. Just be sure to wipe it down really good to get rid of that residue and then it's great.

Thanks for the info. Mine comes in tomorrow. $34.99 from Amazon with free two day shipping.
The Zagg which I have on my phone now sucks. The stylus doesnt work very well. It catches on the rubbery surface.

Mine arrives tomorrow too... anyone doing a video review?
I plan on doing one and posting to YouTube afterwards.
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peoples_flip said:
Mine arrives tomorrow too... anyone doing a video review?
I plan on doing one and posting to YouTube afterwards.
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Can't wait to see your video review!
Edit: Did you get it yet? How is it? Where did you get it?
Still no video review from anyone on Youtube yet...

Uploading to YouTube right now
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Video has been uploaded to my YouTube channel...(720p Quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlr4DpNQKA
Please comment and "LIKE" if you enjoyed the video

lol I'm so jealous.
One more thing, I can't seem to get rid of all the dirt and lint in the air. How you guys can make it perfect because I hate to see any bubble inside the screen protector when it isn't cheap to replace

ashn2k said:
lol I'm so jealous.
One more thing, I can't seem to get rid of all the dirt and lint in the air. How you guys can make it perfect because I hate to see any bubble inside the screen protector when it isn't cheap to replace
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Do it in the bathroom. Preferably about 10 minutes after you have taken shower and steam in air has settled down a bit. Usually its the most lint free place in home.

Funkym0nkey said:
Do it in the bathroom. Preferably about 10 minutes after you have taken shower and steam in air has settled down a bit. Usually its the most lint free place in home.
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That's an idea i never would have thought of
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Actually I read someone here using Humidifier and water spray but the bathroom sounds easier
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Actually I read someone here using Humidifier and water spray but the bathroom sounds more easy

Go search "Ebay" and key in "sgp glas note". There's a seller selling $35.99 with free shipping worldwide.
Go get it while stocks last. Getting 1 soon.

Funkym0nkey said:
Do it in the bathroom. Preferably about 10 minutes after you have taken shower and steam in air has settled down a bit. Usually its the most lint free place in home.
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This is the secret. Cannot stress this strategy enough.

peoples_flip said:
For those asking where i brought this, it was purchased off eBay from a Canadian SGP Authorized reseller "rand-a1thor" for $43.99USD.
***ATTENTION***
After the installation the bubbles seen at the end of the video we're indeed removed and the screen looks beautiful.
I also use the Casemate "Barely There" case with this Spigen GLAS.t and it still fits perfectly like a glove. Surprisingly the package did NOT come with any of the home button "stickers" like the iPhone does but to be quite honest the home button still feels responsive and doesn't have that sunk-in feeling.
I highly recommend this GLAS.t protector as it gives the Galaxy Note that great stock screen feeling.
YOUTUBE LINK: (720p Quality)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlr4DpNQKA
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How is this compared to Ultra Optics? Any reduced in brightness? Is it anti-glare? How about fingerprints and dusts?
Ultra optics reduces the brightness and have rainbow effects.

tytung2020 said:
How is this compared to Ultra Optics? Any reduced in brightness? Is it anti-glare? How about fingerprints and dusts?
Ultra optics reduces the brightness and have rainbow effects.
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- no reduced brightness
- it is NOT anti-glare
- oleophobic coating reduces fingerprints
- no rainbow effect
Hope that helps
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I think it is claimed that even knives and keys won't scratch this thing. How about the S-pen? Also did it affect the usage of s-pen negatively? Thanks

dknight178 said:
I think it is claimed that even knives and keys won't scratch this thing. How about the S-pen? Also did it affect the usage of s-pen negatively? Thanks
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I haven't tested it with knives but I did mistakenly put my phone in my pocket with some loose change and it didn't put any mark or scratch on the screen. Seems to be extremely durable. No effect whatsoever on the s-pen. Same as using the stock screen!

Any problems with sensitivity of the screen during charging? Especially the menu and back buttons? I was using the GLAS for my S2 previously and had to remove it because of this.

Tempered glass screen protector

Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)

I would like to know about this as well. Does anyone know if Spigen is coming out with one?
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andygold said:
Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
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Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??

esimon311 said:
Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
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I did post the link in the original posting but i guess it got deleted. Here goes again but a bit differently.
http://(get rid of the spaces and brackets) item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=321121631126
If that does not work just go to ebay and search "optimus g pro tempered". The seller is " e-sparkler".

Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96

jdk2 said:
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Yep! Thats it. Thanks. Dont know why it deleted the link in my original post.

This looks interesting. Anyone try it out yet?

I think I'm gonna have to try one of these.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??

I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.

andygold said:
I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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It makes full contact using a silicone adhesive. It does cause issues with hard shell cases. It should be about as fingerprint resistant as our original glass considering it is made from oleophobic glass.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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philoso said:
Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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How is it for light transmission...does the anti-smudge property block light (like a matte screen protector does)?
If it does smudge, is it relatively easy to remove them? (my Case-Mate vinyl protectors hold onto smudges, needing a liquid cleaner to remove the grease).
During your installation did you trap any dust, and if so, is the silicone adhesive forgiving? Basically, can you remove and reapply or will that possibly leave permanent fingerprints on the adhesive as well as dust?
If you had to do it over again, would you still get this product or try something else?

If you've used spigen glass, they are identical in my opinion.
It basically comes down as the best screen protector you can buy. You won't go back to using any other type of protector.
You can read up on spigen glass it applies for this as well.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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lessthanzach said:
I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I live in California, ill say about two weeks or so. Yes from same seller that OP listed(esparkler).
Matte coating? Gloss? Its just glass. There is no matte or gloss coating. Its just very clear.
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL

AKA_Rizzo said:
Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Get there yet?
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Nope. When it does I will post in this thread.
It's a city over from me, So I suspect I'll get it today.

Alright, I got my glass protector today.
I'll give you the bad news, I do not have a photo of it on the phone..But I will cover everything so you won't miss it.
Packaging
The Envelope and the product both had a bubble wrap element to them. So the product made it here safe and I bet yours will too.
The Robot is my watermark and it covers my address.
Sellers Address
It's only worth $8.00 to them LOL
The opening process in order.
They included two Home Buttons
This will let you press the button with the glass on. It's not very tall so have no worries about it grabbing. My Tough Case it higher from the screen than the button.
Alcohol wipe,Home Buttons and a cheap cloth
The glass
It has very accurate cut outs for Home Button,Speaker and the Sensor/Camera area.
Application.
Scotch tape will help you remove any lint after you clean it. It will remove it from the adhesive side of the glass.
My adhesive side plastic cover stayed on the glass and the pull tab came off. It took a finger nail on the Speaker slot to pull it up and off.
I lined it up with the home button as it gives a 360* range of center to focus on. I then let that side rest down and gently let it drop down and on.
If you do it this way you will get to watch as it will pull itself to the OGP screen, It's actually interesting to watch as the glass will change color as it adheres to the screen from Home button up to the speaker.
Impressions
It's really slick and smooth.
The screen is just as responsive as it was naked.
I do not see any finger prints while I've been touching it.
Make certain you have every spec of dust removed. The glass is rigid and it will allow for a larger bubble of air and make it more noticeable.
I work at a steel plant and carry my phone all day, I also live a very active life style so this glass will gets its strength tested.
If it scratches or breaks I will update this thread.
All in all after a hour of having it, I like it and so far have no complaints about it.

Found my case finally - very minimalist

Let me state it 1st, I like my N5 naked. It really feels good in my hand, but the hard reality of the world is I will drop it, again. 1st time I was sitting on a chair and put the phone on my leg and I said to myself, take it off your leg because when you stand it it will fly off. And boys and girls what did I proceed to do? You guessed it, I stood up and the phone hit the concrete floor on the right corner and kind of popped open. I squeezed it shut and no harm. Anyway, after that I had been looking for a case and bought I think 3 others. They were all thin and 2 with the clear backs and 1 without, but they all added too much bulk and worst of all for me was the fact when I actually used the phone, something sharp would rub my ear and drive me crazy.
So, I had the following criteria; minimal, no top and bottom covering and had to raise the phone up slightly when I put it down on its face.
Well, the new release Ringke Slim going for around $7.99 is perfect for me. I covers the corners so if I dropped it I feel it would absorb the blow. It's raised just a little so when I lay it down it is off the surface. It has no top and bottom so does not hurt my ear and its cheap! I would of paid pretty much anything for a really good case, but I found it for cheap. I still have to put my glas screen protector on, like I say I really like it naked, and with that on it should be pretty safe.
I can't really see anything being thinner, except maybe just a bumper, but I have not seen one I like. I will be leaving the Slim on my phone.

It's a great case for those of us who like a more professional look with a minimalist form factor and the feel of the naked N5 back with an added grip factor. I'm with you
There is a similar case that's cheaper and believe it or not thinner, albeit minor. Bear Motion. I have 2 and while they are slightly thinner and have very smooth edges unlike the stock rearth slim, they are very slippery in the hand. Too slippery for me.
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The spigen ultra fit and ringke slim are both good minimal cases. You can't go wrong with either.
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Thanks for the additional case suggestions, I'm going to investigate the Bear Motion. I could not imagine slimmer but the slippery factor may be an issue. The slim is not as nice, to me, as the naked back, but not bad in terms of grip.
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jackpollard said:
Thanks for the additional case suggestions, I'm going to investigate the Bear Motion. I could not imagine slimmer but the slippery factor may be an issue. The slim is not as nice, to me, as the naked back, but not bad in terms of grip.
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Yeah when it is new you are correct. How long have you had it? Reason I ask is because after your finger/hand oils get on the case it then becomes very grippy like rubber. At least that has be my experience.
I'd also imagine it can be dependent on where you live and the weather. If it's cold and dry this case could have a little slip to it.
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The Ringke Slim is a terrible case. It scratches the device, sharp corners all over it. Do not recommend it unless you want to scratch your phone.

klin1344 said:
The spigen ultra fit and ringke slim are both good minimal cases. You can't go wrong with either.
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Yes ultra fit is too tight that it scratches the phones corner

I'm not quite sure it would protect your phone from a drop. There was a post on here not to long ago with a cracked nexus 5. In the picture it was wearing the spigen ultra slim which is very similar to the ringke. The glass screen was cracked at the bottom where it took full force of the fall because there was no protection there.
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cipsaz said:
The Ringke Slim is a terrible case. It scratches the device, sharp corners all over it. Do not recommend it unless you want to scratch your phone.
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It's the best case I've used so far. Highly recommended if you want a case that doesn't take away from the look and feel of the N5. I've taken the case off and on over a dozen times and I have no scratches at all on my phone corners. As for the sharp corners of the case, about 30 seconds with a nail file takes care of it
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Isn't Dzitronic swimmer?

GoatsTech said:
I'm not quite sure it would protect your phone from a drop. There was a post on here not to long ago with a cracked nexus 5. In the picture it was wearing the spigen ultra slim which is very similar to the ringke. The glass screen was cracked at the bottom where it took full force of the fall because there was no protection there.
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Sure it does. It depends on many factors. How high it drops from, how it lands, what it lands on, etc....
This is a minimalist case with form factor, scratch resistance, and looks as the priority. Not drop protection. If one wants strong drop protection then this case is NOT the one to buy. One should then purchase a thicker bulkier 2 or 3 piece "fat case" like an otter box or similar.
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dicecuber said:
Isn't Dzitronic swimmer?
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No it is thicker
NX5

I agree both the spigen and the ringke scratch the phone but the rinkge is extreme.
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dicecuber said:
Yea these cases are probably the worst/cheap cases in spigen/ringke's lineup. Stop making lousy recommendations.
Close this thread please
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It's really a nice case. Very affordable and adds to the grip of the phone. It also looks and feels like the back of the N5. Before offering advice on a product it would be a good idea to try it first
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Not everyone has the scratch problem like you guys have had. I have a Ringke Slim and have never had it damage my phone, and I quite like the case. I also switch between different hardcases often and there are no scrapes in sight.
Also, it's unfortunate dice that you damaged your phone from your drop with a hardcase case on it. But don't criticize a person for recommending one because his good experience differed from yours.
It seems you've got some personal vendetta and drive to go into every hardcase thread and badmouth them.

dicecuber said:
Isn't Dzitronic swimmer?
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I wouldn't recommend swimming with the Diztronic.

Is the texture matte or glossy on the INSIDE of the case? I only ask because those wet-apply skins get stuck on the glossy cases...

raichur0xx0rz said:
Is the texture matte or glossy on the INSIDE of the case? I only ask because those wet-apply skins get stuck on the glossy cases...
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Matte finish inside and out
NX5

jackpollard said:
Nope, 55 and just stating the facts, thanks for the comment, appreciate you taking the time out of your day
I'm hoping we can get back on topic, I checked my phone last night and not a scratch or mark anywhere pictures on demand.
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Are you using a White or a Black Nexus? I have a feeling that the sides of my white one will end up getting damaged over time with this case, just because that's how glossy stuff is... Regardless, thanks for mentioning the case and it's nice to hear that the interior is matte. I just wish that there was a case similar to the 360 Spigen case that covers the top and bottom as well, and is matte on the inside.
But for now, i guess the Ringke will do.

raichur0xx0rz said:
Are you using a White or a Black Nexus? I have a feeling that the sides of my white one will end up getting damaged over time with this case, just because that's how glossy stuff is... Regardless, thanks for mentioning the case and it's nice to hear that the interior is matte. I just wish that there was a case similar to the 360 Spigen case that covers the top and bottom as well, and is matte on the inside.
But for now, i guess the Ringke will do.
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I do have the black N5 and the black case, on the black phone you almost have to take a 2nd look to see it has a case. I do like the way on a white case the white would show on the top and bottom. You may be right but, the rubbing of just the day to day may be enough to wear it down. Well good luck in finding a case and let us know what you decide on.
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I do have the black N5 and the black case, on the black phone you almost have to take a 2nd look to see it has a case. I do like the way on a white case the white would show on the top and bottom. You may be right but, the rubbing of just the day to day may be enough to wear it down. Well good luck in finding a case and let us know what you decide on.
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I think I'll have to just settle for this one, as every time a company creates a minimal case such as this (like Incipio's feather line), they will always leave the top and bottom exposed.
I'm slightly concerned regarding the buttons being exposed, but I'm sure that since Google has a rev. 2 variant with better buttons, any issues I come across during the warranty period will be addressed.
I remember with my HTC EVO I had left that it in a Seidio Surface case which wrapped around all sides and it still got dents/scuffs/scratches just sitting in the case because of small bits of dirt or something would slip in. Oh well, such is life

LG V20 ZiZO ion series cover ($13.99)

[Okay! I just got my cover (1 day before it was supposed to arrive LOL just like it happened with my V20). Anyway. This is my review:
First of all, here is the link to purchase the cover (maybe cheaper in other websites, maybe not):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26267917850...49&var=561595568110&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Now, lets proceed by telling you what was included:
1x Heavy duty cover (dual layers, 3 pcs); 1x Premium Tempered Glass; 1x Dust absorbant cloth; 1x Cleaning wipe
Finally, Lets get to the review! The good and the bad:
The good: I like the cover. So far i dropped the phone from 3 feets and nothing happened to it. The cover meets Military Grade 810.1-G Compliancy. The first layer feels like a fat layer of clear TPU but it doesnt feel bad at all. The outer layers are made of Polycarbonate to absorb the falls. The TPU layer is enough to absorb the impact but the 2 layers of polycarbonate have 2 purposes to protect, but also to make the phone adjust firmly in the cover. The audio jack and the type c usb port both have dustproof covers so that it doesnt penetrate any dust particles. easily to open and close. With this cover you will be able to use every functionality. Including IR Blaster, and every mic has its big enough hole to let the voice sound as clear as possible. cover doesnt feel bulky, to put it inside your pocket with or without cover, you wouldnt notice the difference (see the picture of the rule and measure your phone with one). it is very light too. Now, the screen protector, im sure it was premium, but i messed up putting it (STUPID DUST PARTICLES FLOATING EVERYWHERE), so now i have to buy a new screen protector lol.
The bad: 1) Your fingerprints will stay on the TPU layer (light fingerprints) but they still there. So,,, if you are into security and no trusting anyone and thinking about someone will do conspiracy against you and will use your fingerprint to unlock the phone, well,,,, it is not for you, unless you paint it with an spray ; 2) possibly another bad side: if you are no accustomed to the volume buttons on the side of the device and have to constantly looking for where exactly to press, then this is not a cover for you, since the buttons totally disappear with it. On the other hand, they are easily to press if you are accustomed to the volume buttons on the side; 3) The cover might slip if the material of the surface were you put it is made of Anodized aluminum or any other material that has been processed or polished.
Funny Fact: Seems that they created the cover missing some information about the phone's physic, since they added a button in the right low side of the cover which has no purpose there LOL!
I havent had any scratch so far (from the fall) yet.
If there is any question, please let me know, and i will try to answer. Or any other comments.
Cheers!

@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too

haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???

iLLxLBPSTi said:
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
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When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle.. Now, about the tempered glass, it is very thick. if it werent for the dust particles in my living room, i would have put it perfectly, Something that i like is that when you put the screen protector, and the put the cover, there is no way any dust will go inside, at least from the front part, since the polycarbonate layer presses the tempered glass, hard enough to no let any dust go inside. So, neither from the front nor the audiojack nor the type c port, you will get dust. I just bought 2 tempere glasses on ebay ahhahahah.
Few advices to put it perfectly: go to a place inside your house where there is the least amount of dust (no air conditioner, no windows, and no fans rotating), clean your hands with alcohol, and let it dry. then start from the hardest part, The top, as soon as you align the top and the edges on the top, it wil become easier. Now, i noticed that many of the screen protectors, such as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Shield-Te...ywords=lg+v20+tempered+glass+screen+protector
Are not been built correctly. As you can see on the reviews, you will see people talking about the tempered glass not properly adjusting to the edges, And to be honest, i dont know if this tempered glass i used but put wrong had the same issue since i see the edges not properly adjusted . maybe because i removed it 2 times and put it back on, or maybe is the built quality. Anyway, im going to wait for the other tempered glasses. and see if those have the same issue.
i bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182283071096?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

joseguillen1994 said:
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?

joseguillen1994 said:
When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle..
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case

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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
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It doesnt feel bad, it could be better though if it were aluminum probably. But i figure that the polycarbonate absorbs impact better than metal. Also, please revisit the the first post of the thread, i made some changes into my review you might want to read.
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
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Im Posting the 2nd wave of pictures now

2nd wave of pictures (will also be posted on first post)
Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL

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Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol

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nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
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Loooooool yes. I even have the plastic in the camera and the back of the phone

Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.

thx for posting up more pics...i will definitely order this soon...my phone will be here in an hour or two...
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Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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it doesnt look like it does..if you look at pics 8...shows a good gap between the regular battery/time info and the top portion of the case...

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Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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Nope. It doesnt. it leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:

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Nope. It doesnt. eat leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.

Logi23 said:
Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
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Oh! you are right hahahah. I didn't notice that until i went to the same link on ebay now. The black one shows the 2nd screen, but the others show it as covered . hahaha Probably for the same reason they added something extra to the case that it didnt need to be there as you might have noticed in the picture #8 of the first post i uploaded. But just to play safe, if you will bu y the cover, ask them first.

So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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i went ahead and ordered one as well...also ordered this for when im in the house and dont need the full protection...

I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!

Jooosty said:
So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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Yeah at first i thought the same about mine. But then after a minute or 2 it came back to normal and iI t stayed put covering pretty well. Did you try after a short period of time?
Well , for the time being, i did a little adjustment to mine lol and it worked. I put a very very very thin layer of superglue on the edge of the port-cover and waited for it to dry, now the superglue is part of the case, but now the dustcover protector stays there the second i want it to stay there. Although it is not necessary because as i said before, it will come back to normal after about 1 minute or 2 minutes.
On the other hand, I just dont want to return the cover and have my phone naked for another week LOL . And also, i kind of like how thin it is yet very protective. and the seller gave me $5 dollars back because seems like the "premium screen protector" is one of those that wont stick to the edges correctly, althoguht it might have been my fault since i removed it 3 times and put it back on.

planetbeen said:
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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Hey i have a question. when you open the cover to plug the usb charger, does it remains open? or is it like mine that after a few minutes it does closes okay?