Hi guys,
Bought this case from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Caseology-Lea...=1425782635&sr=8-2&keywords=caseology+nexus+5
8.99 USD and I have to say that I really like the feel and the look.
Only think that worries me is that all the buttons aren't protected, but I suppose it's an adquired taste hehe.
Cutouts are excelent, check the pictures.
Problem I am getting now is that the case pushes the edge of the screen protector, it's really a shame. That didn't happened using Spigen and Diztronic cases . Any DIY solution?
Screen protector is Spigen.
Best regards.
I got HTC one m7 screen protectors and lined it up under the ear speaker..works great.lol. I don't like full screen protectors to begin with tho.
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What do you guys recommend? Needs to not have orange peel
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xo skins
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My XO skins is on its way
This is excellent
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Samsu...reen-Protector-Cover-Skin-Guard-/230710735869
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SGP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Screen Protector Steinheil Flex Series
Amazing screen protectors IMHO.
Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...BX5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326757031&sr=8-1
sn707 said:
SGP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Screen Protector Steinheil Flex Series
Amazing screen protectors IMHO.
Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...BX5A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326757031&sr=8-1
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Look for a review on youtube for this SP. Even the video shows orange peel effect. Of course YMMV since even the XO Skin, which promises no orange peel effect, has users that experienced it.
XO Skins. Mine doesn't have any orange peel. You will get a slight rubbery feel but that goes away after a few days. Someone on here said they got orange peel because they missed some spray and left bubbles, rather than just letting them dry out, the forced them out and caused the orange peel in those spots.
XO Skins video shows theirs doesnt have orange peel and shows a different skin after it that has orange peel BAD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoMRO4OiXw4
But xo skins does not cover whole screen. Bottom 1-2 mm exposed. Unless they changed it.
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Mine is maybe .5mm short, but a few people posted pics and it goes edge to edge. They probably got sent or accidentally ordered case fit.
This thread shows some pics and it goes edge to edge. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442878
Maybe it was just me but I got a replacement and the replacement was still short at the bottom.
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This is excellent
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Samsu...reen-Protector-Cover-Skin-Guard-/230710735869
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Agreed! I was very surprised by this one. I decided to give it a try since it was such a great price. After application i had some bubbles, but the next day it was completely clear. Fit's perfectly with no edge-bubbling. I ordered another from the same seller for my girlfriend's evo.
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This is excellent
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Samsu...reen-Protector-Cover-Skin-Guard-/230710735869
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Those orange peel like crazy I had their brand on my Bionic
Ghost Armor
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I bought one on indian ebay , Called GAdget shieldz must say im very very impressed its just like XO and others perfect fit , No orange peel i screwd up the instal a little bit its all good and it hasnt been 24 hours yet so 2 or 3 more days it might even look better .
it was only 299 rs , which like just under 6 dollars full body guard front back and sides.
for cheaper amount only difference is u dont get a squeege and micro fibre cloth but that price when the screen guard quality is same i dont think it really matters
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I bought one on indian ebay , Called GAdget shieldz must say im very very impressed its just like XO and others perfect fit , No orange peel i screwd up the instal a little bit its all good and it hasnt been 24 hours yet so 2 or 3 more days it might even look better .
it was only 299 rs , which like just under 6 dollars full body guard front back and sides.
for cheaper amount only difference is u dont get a squeege and micro fibre cloth but that price when the screen guard quality is same i dont think it really matters
Does the screen protector cover all the way to the edge?
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ghost armor, FTW!
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Does the screen protector cover all the way to the edge?
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Yes its a perfect fit.
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Samsung-Gala...Accessories&hash=item3a6f70d029#ht_3494wt_911
I have a Zagg and the orange peel doesn't seem to be as bad as the one on my SGS last year. I also purchased a Clear-Coat but I didn't like the cutouts; worse than the Zagg IMO and similar orange peel. I did buy a Ghost Armor and when I get tired of the Zagg I will install it. I like the cutouts on the Ghost Armor and SGP Flex the best. The Zagg looks sloppy in that area....just like it did on my SGS. Like they were too cheap to put in a little more effort to design it better around the speaker and front camera.
Is it orange peel?
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Ghost Armor
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ghost armor works well, when you actually ship it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246935
piece of ****. over less than $20 too
I want a case that protects my screen from dropping on the screen face first but nothing overly large like the otterbox.
I already ordered the flex hd screen protector and I want a case on it because I already wrecked the screen and have to buy a digitizer :S
Any suggestions?
Another question is that do screen protectors protect drops from the screen glass breaking or just scratches?
I absolutely love my Diztronic matte black TPU case.
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K Rich said:
I absolutely love my Diztronic matte black TPU case.
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Does this case cover the front well enough to protect my phone?
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Another question is that do screen protectors protect drops from the screen glass breaking or just scratches?
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I dropped mine face down, only had the xtremeguard protector on the screen, caseless (just removed it, lol!). It was attached to the microusb cable from the laptop at the time.
I was lucky, only a 2 foot drop, not even a scratch.. YMMV
I would really do a search of the accessories section, I have posted many TPU as well as others. You'll also be able to read their reviews and others' comments that way.
Goodluck,
-CC
I just ordered a Galaxy Nexus after my HTC Sensation was stolen and I would like to know everyone's recommendations for screen protectors batteries and cases.
What would you recommend?
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Welcome to the forums.
If you take a look around in the Accessories section there are many threads that answer those questions. The short answer is, it depends on your tastes.
For cases, check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405890
I use the ringke slim case (matte black)
I am waiting on the tempered glass screen protector. Just using the one that comes with the ringke now. It's okay, kinda rainbow-ish. And I have some dust under it.
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Im using a otterbox commuter case got it on amazon for $22, it adds a bit of bulk (not much) looks and feels great and just the right amount of protection. Like it so much ordered a second one. It does collect a bit of lint but not to much. For my screen protector right know I'm using some cheap screen protector i got from ebay (usa seller, 6 for $1.75) the fit is good but the screen protectors scratch like crazy(within 1 day i had scratches on the protector, just from wiping the screen with a wet wipe). So yesterday i ordered some Clarivue screen protectors, they are really good quality and not to hard to install. Had some on my g2, best screen protectors imo.
also check these threads
Screen protectors
Cases
If you want a tank then get the Trident Kraken. It feels like its bullet proof.
From the mind of Minolta
I use a Diztronic TPU case and got 3 screen protectors for about $9 on amazon. The screen protector doesn't have any scratches. I'll probably end up using only 2 in the phones life. I also got a OEM spare battery from eBay and shipped from china. Works better than the original since it is newer. Spare battery for those really long days or trips.
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Using this:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-nexus-6/sgp-google-galaxy-nexus-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
Pretty spiffy
What do you use. What's your setup? Idk how I feel about using a case and no screen protector. I feel as if it defeats the purpose of protection
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What do you use. What's your setup? Idk how I feel about using a case and no screen protector. I feel as if it defeats the purpose of protection
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Wet Screen Protector, Leather Sleeve
Spigen ultra fit and the screen protector that came with it
The case is too tight and scratch the left top corner. My advice is to keep the case on and never take it off. Or use a soft case like a tpu.
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Case took only a few days to get used to and it's worth it. Helps when the materials are soft touch as on the Fusion Hybrid.
The screen protector is nice having the piece of mind but the plastic ones can never be as smooth as glass.
Screen protector and spigen ultra fit.
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diztronic matte black tpu case & spigen screen protector.
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Shellster case for my N5
Hi
I use this shellster case for my N5 and for still I have not used any screen protector on my N5 as it protects my phone completely it does not let the screen to touch surface even when I put it on the table even from the screen behalf...it has a 180 stand view that also makes me comfortable for media viewing in both mode in landscape and portrate and it also ensures the safety of my phone quite well too..so I like this case and would recommend too...the only thing I just need to update in it is to have some protection in the lower end as it is open from their...but that hardly effects as it covers the corners properly...so simply I have a case with a combo of Holster and Kick stand....So I just love it and quite happy with it.....
I was using an extreme guard screen protector...but it was coming up at the corners and looked pretty aesthetically displeasing so I took it off a few days ago.. the bare glass is so nice and smooth to the touch... I think I will let the Gglass do it's job until I have to run into my old nemesis quartz sand when I go to Florida this spring break
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Spigen Ultra Hybrid + custom back by me/Neo Hybrid and the screen protector they gave me.
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I bought a spigen ultra hybrid and was using it until a few days ago and now I'm using no case and spigen screen protector. I love the feel of the nexus 5 without a case.
cbutt said:
diztronic matte black tpu case & spigen screen protector.
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The same!
I had slim armor and ultra hybrid. And Im now completely naked and no sp
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chris6278 said:
The same!
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Yea man, works like a charm. I have my dad using the same set up for his s2 & my husband & I using them for our nexus 5s. Don't wanna jinx anything but phones have been dropped & everything & no marks.
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No case, no screen protector.
First we don't need a screen protector, the screen is hard enough to protect from friction.
Second you'll waste the original back of N5, course the touch feeling of any other case cannot be better than the skin like material.
That's my opinion:fingers-crossed:
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No case, no screen protector.
First we don't need a screen protector, the screen is hard enough to protect from friction.
Second you'll waste the original back of N5, course the touch feeling of any other case cannot be better than the skin like material.
That's my opinion:fingers-crossed:
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Actually, the screen can very easily scratch, all it takes is a bit of sand or dust in your pocket. Glass is harder than steel, so keys are not a concern, but most sand is silicon, which is the same hardness as glass, and some sand or dust can even be corundum or diamond, and there is just no way to stop that from scratching any surface.
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Ringke slim, no screen protector
I think the case has the same feel as the phone itself, and stays true to the design.
Xtremeguard screen protector + Cruzerlite Bugdroid case.
I might change the screen protector to a glass protector.
I'm so confused by exactly which of the 4 N5 spigen cases to choose from- they are all in the same price range and sort of look the same (except the ultra thin air one which is solely transparent)
If I'm looking for something thin that protects the screen- can anyone point me to which of those I'm looking for? And if it protects the screen- is it an inbuilt screen protector or a separate screen protector comes with it?
Also- chose spigen over ballistic because it doesn't appear they are selling N5 cases any more?? Why pull out so soon?
Thanks!
Melamunna said:
I'm so confused by exactly which of the 4 N5 spigen cases to choose from- they are all in the same price range and sort of look the same (except the ultra thin air one which is solely transparent)
If I'm looking for something thin that protects the screen- can anyone point me to which of those I'm looking for? And if it protects the screen- is it an inbuilt screen protector or a separate screen protector comes with it?
Also- chose spigen over ballistic because it doesn't appear they are selling N5 cases any more?? Why pull out so soon?
Thanks!
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The only protection you're getting for the screen is the lip that raises the device when you set it facedown. Theres another product called the Rhinoshield which is a glass screen protector which will shatter instead of your phone screen if dropped. If I were you I wouldn't get the neo hybrid because of its square form making it awkward to hold and extremely uncomfortable. Rounded back da best. Other than that most cases have a lip and you should be fine based on personal preference.
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I got the ultra fit off eBay for 8 bucks. It included a good quality hard screen protector. I like the minimalist design and the feel of it. Obviously it won't really protect your screen from a drop, but its good scratch protection which is all I require.
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95Z28 said:
I got the ultra fit off eBay for 8 bucks. It included a good quality hard screen protector. I like the minimalist design and the feel of it. Obviously it won't really protect your screen from a drop, but its good scratch protection which is all I require.
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The ultra fit is good but it can damage your phone's corners - especially if you have the black N5. It requires a specific install method. I had this problem and Spigen hasn't responded in over a week. Just FYI if something happens to your device.
Thanks for the suggestions guys- I definitely like the idea of the rhinoshield as well.
@ctscloud What difference is there between the black and white N5 that would make it more susceptible to damage?
I know its not spigen but I have the diztronic case and the zagg shield and its a match made in heaven
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