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Luxury Hard Plastic & Metal Cover Case Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus

I saw this within other posts but I didn't see that it had it's on thread so I'll post some pictures of it...
I bought this off ebay for $8 shipped. As you could probably figure out by the price it's definitely not metal, but rather all plastic. The metal finish back portion looks like some sort of thin aluminum brushed metal sticker and you might not be able to tell by the photos but the writing on the back is elevated and not flush against the backing and kind of "scrapy".
It actually fits really really well, almost as if a second skin, but it's a finger print magnet and theres no hole for the 3pin.
For $8 it's not bad as a backup case but you get what you pay for, but it's not too bad.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Luxury-Hard-...599321?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ab4b8f1d9
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Does this work with NFC? How about cell/wifi/other radio signals?

Just to be clear this thing is plastic and not metal.
I don't know about NFC because I never use it or have anything to test it with.

Do you have an extended or normal battery?

I got mine in the mail the other day, ordered from here ("DELUXE" instead of "LUXURY" ): http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290671148814
I got the black one, like backspacr, but this seller has other colours (silver, pink, blue, red) available as well!
The case fits my GSM/HSPA+ model with a normal battery perfectly, though it can be a little creaky if you push on the tiny strips of plastic just over the volume and power buttons.
The plastic itself isn't black, but a darker, glossy shade of the Galaxy Nexus plastic, making it quite complimentary where the ends sticks out. I believe there is some metal plating on the "brushed" black backplate, as it feels cool to the touch most of the time. The whole thing feels quite good in the hand.
I was originally interested in it since it retained the branding, and unfortunately it's bevel out instead of bevel in, but that doesn't take away too much from the appeal.
No effect on cell signal, with wifi taking a bit of a hit (5-10 dBm), which causes some throughput issues, as I've noticed choking on video streaming when I'm at the far end of my house. As for NFC, I'll update this once I get it back from warranty replacement for the screen defect.
Overall a pretty good case, especially for the money, though I wouldn't get it again due to the effects on wifi throughput.

...And it completely blocks NFC. Terrible. Guess I'm in the market for a new case...
Edit: Perfect for NFC - Anymode Cool Case. Very nice in black.

Video Review: Tridea Bumper Case!

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the Tridea Tedoori Bumper case, this is a TPU bumper that wraps around the sides and corners of your Galaxy S III to provide a tight fitting but slim case alternative. As a bumper, it leaves the front and back exposed, however you can pair this case up with a set of skins and have maximum scratch protection.
Check out the full review below for more info:

another nice video mate, keep going

Thanks for the review. The one major flaw of bumper cases on a phone like the Galaxy S III is the speaker volume is greatly lowered when the phone is lying face up on a flat surface. Due to the location of the speaker, the sound waves get trapped under the phone since the bumper case basically forms a seal against whatever flat surface the phone is lying on. I have a Belkin bumper case that looks really great, but I'm going to have to switch to another design because of the severe volume reduction (I don't want to leave the phone face down all the time). I would estimate the volume is lowered by about 80%, enough to miss hearing a phone call or notification if I'm in the next room or something.

nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing

Aimara said:
nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing
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Thanks, it isn't a bad case as long as you know what you're getting into. I'm rocking it around my house because it's comfortable to hold and don't have to worry about dropping it.

You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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distortion said:
You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Yes please!!! review it mate

this model was release on 28 june , i doubt anyone would receive it so soon

although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all

nice review!

winwiz said:
although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all
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I whole heartedly agree. It hit the recycle bin within 5 minutes of trying it out. I recommend the Rock Quicksand case to anyone looking for a quality case.
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[Review] Brushed Aluminum Battery covery, Gold (looks more orange to me)

This was not received purposely, my guess is that they packaged up the items and mistakingly sent me somebody elses cause the tracking number they sent me doesn't match what's on the package. I ordered a white carbon fiber battery cover. But I gotta tell ya, this thing is DEAD SEXY! I'm not even mad that I didn't get what I paid for.
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Fit and finish:
The finish is beautiful! I'd say the cover is a bit darker than pictured...when I seen it I didn't think gold I though burnt copper. Very nice color and it's accented with the vertical brush marks which makes it look even better. The cherries on top are the chrome trim around the bezel and the chrome trim around the camera/speaker/flash openings. Also, no gaudy "Galaxy S III" name on the back, it has the SAMSUNG logo embossed on the back and it looks like it was machined, polished aluminum. Very nice! Snapping it on to my phone I was impressed at how precise the fit is. The camera is flush with it's opening with the speaker and flash recessed and looking nice with the chrome trim surrounding them. The chrome bezel lines up perfectly with the bezel of the front side of the phone and doesn't clash nearly as much as I thought it would, it blends in nicely. The charger port cut out is spot on as is the headphone jack cutout. After I stopped drooling the first thing I noticed is added weight makes the GS3 feel much more substantial and solid. So far so good.
Cases:
The only cases I have right now are a Fosmon S type TPU and an Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro. Apparently this cover adds a little girth cause the TPU case didn't work out. I got it on but it would not wrap around the screen on both sides, one side would but the other would just reach to the edge of the bezel. No bueno. The Incipio fit, but it's very tight. That being said, case fit will be hit or miss.
Functionality:
One concern was signal interference. Cell signal strength seems uneffected but wifi is weaker by 1 bar at the furthest point in my house from my router. I haven't tested NFC yet but will later on. Mobile data connection hasn't seemed to take a hit, based on the updates I just completed for a few apps. Haven't tested bluetooth yet either. So far any signal degredation is minimal and insignificant.
This is the first time I'm actually happy the company messed up my order!

I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!

Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )

skatin707 said:
I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!
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No problem
LordGeek said:
Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Carbon-Fiber...ccessories&hash=item4ab9e30645#ht_4596wt_1163
My bad

The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.

Vocalize said:
The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.
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After using mine the last two days in varying environments in and around my house as well as out in the community...I have to agree with you. It's too bad cause damn that thing was sexy! But there's a new battery cover in town and I don't miss this one at all...white carbon fiber :good:

Spigen SGP Ultra Flip Leather Cover

Hello all, just received my SGP Ultra Flip Cover in "blue green" today. Will post photos tonight.
http://www.spigen.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-flip-series.html
The case feels very nice. The front cover sits nice and flat when you flip it to the back. Remains comfortable to hold when the case is open. I carry my phone in my front pocket most of the time, so i like the added protection the cover gives you. Still waiting on my curved screen protector too, so once i get that i can let anyone know if there is any screen peel from the case.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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angie4u said:
I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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+1
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angie4u said:
I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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This one is an actual case though Partly the reason I returned my original flip cover from samsung, but it was so damn sexy.

Pictures are up. I hope they came out well enough.

Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.

ahwang87 said:
Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.
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I've had mine since late November and its getting to the point where I need to replace it. On the back the blue leather is peeling at all the corners, the edges of the cover are all frayed, and on the inside the fold where you fold it behind to use the phone is pretty grimy and stained. The inside felt material is too light of a color, so every bit of dirt you get on it shows. I'm a pretty messy person though so your mileage may vary.
If you are a tidy person this might work for you but I'm pretty rough with my phones. Also, the case won't protect your phone if you drop it on the top or bottom edges as it doesn't cover those sides. Lastly, it does add a bit of bulk to what is a very slim phone. Might as well get an otterbox as this point...

$1 case lol

*$1.37
I bought 2 because why not. My expactations aren't high but they actually look decent.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191387738190
Edit: Pics below

Thanks for sharing. In for one as a backup.

Thanks. Just order 2 (-:

adamk7 said:
because why not
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:laugh:
let us know how they are...

I've also ordered one, will post pictures/review as soon as it arrives

Came in yesterday. I'm pleasantly surprised with it all around.
Has a nice metallic color to it with a rubbery texture, fits well, nice and slim, though it's like .05 mm too thick to fit in my dock. Doesn't interfere with my Nillkin tempered glass protector.
It had a gnarly smell at first... It's much better now after 24 hours, but if you put your nose right up to it you can still smell it. Should wear off soon
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Nice, thanks for sharing!
I ended up ordering a pouch instead of a case. In India I could order it online for roughly 5 usd
Its pretty good quality, phone fits well. So now I don't have to worry about scratches in my pocket or in the car cup holder.
It has a flap at the back for pulling out your phone which I thought I would cut off but I actually end up using it sometimes. I've attached a pic with the strap fully pulled out as well.
Link - http://www.flipkart.com/ch.php?utm_...http://www.flipkart.com/item/ACCEFYCCDW2XZSQ2

I ordered 2 of these a few days ago. Yeah at that price, it's a no brainer. Scratch protection at least.
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Unfortunately the do not ship to Germany.....:crying:

adamk7 said:
Came in yesterday. I'm pleasantly surprised with it all around.
Has a nice metallic color to it with a rubbery texture, fits well, nice and slim, though it's like .05 mm too thick to fit in my dock. Doesn't interfere with my Nillkin tempered glass protector.
It had a gnarly smell at first... It's much better now after 24 hours, but if you put your nose right up to it you can still smell it. Should wear off soon
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hey that's not bad lookin at all.. how are you finding the quality? any rough plastics sticking out? is the material grippy?

Baron1971 said:
Unfortunately the do not ship to Germany.....:crying:
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I noticed when I lived in Germany that my chinese purchases would take well over a month to arrive, compared to 2-3 weeks in other EU countries. Packages would arrive at my door all at once, even though they were sometimes ordered weeks apart. I think what happens is china packets get stuck at German customs for a while. So that might have something to do with the seller's shipping restrictions - avoiding the hassle.
Here's the same case, albeit for twice the price ($2.60...), but you have more colors to chose from and looks like they ship everywhere: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-C...ony-Xperia-Z3-Mini-Z3-Compact/2041321566.html
Here's an even cheaper case: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/limi...-Sony-XPERIA-Z3-Mimi-Compact/32224263790.html
and another: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Exqu...-Xperia-Z3-Mini-Compact-Suzie/2053488575.html
More: http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...ge=1&CatId=380230&shipCountry=ca&isFreeShip=y