Hi
I am looking for the best clear slim case for the LG G4. Here are some cases that i found that might be good?
I-Blason Halo Scratch Resistant Hybrid Clear Case
Spigen Case Ultra Hybrid
I was thinking of getting this one -> http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VH1T0EI/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A8NYDTKQCUJSM#
There is a link on slickdeals for LG G4 cases from Rearke (sp?) - some of the best cases for $5 or $6 shipped with no tax.
Anyone try these. I got the i-blason clear and it gives a polka-dot effect on the white. I'm guessing it's some kind of shadow effect but definitely not attractive. I sent them an email to see if I'm crazy or what because the effect certainly wasn't in their pictures on the amazon page.
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Just ordered that one for 0.99£ ... I am curios to see how it is XD
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00YGXQYZC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Anybody try I-Blason clear with leather back?
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Anybody try I-Blason clear with leather back?
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Checking out reviews, one posted pictures of it on leather back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VY...case+lg+g4&dpPl=1&dpID=41lxFbY8JFL&ref=plSrch
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Anybody try I-Blason clear with leather back?
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Got it. Using with AT&T H-810 with leather back. Very snug fit and the openings around ports are generous. Curious how it'll hold up against scratches.
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Got it. Using with AT&T H-810 with leather back. Very snug fit and the openings around ports are generous. Curious how it'll hold up against scratches.
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When you pull the case off, does it come of easy or hard? Does the corners get scuffed taking the case off?
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I'm trying this one out:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Light...=1434731448&sr=8-2&keywords=ringke+slim+lg+g4
As it's a hard plastic case versus TPU, I'm hoping it won't have the "sticky" effect like OP.
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Checking out reviews, one posted pictures of it on leather back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VY...case+lg+g4&dpPl=1&dpID=41lxFbY8JFL&ref=plSrch
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Hello,
I gotta be honest, I own the I-Blason Case for my Red Leather LG G4 and I got to say, I'm a little disappointed.
It's not holding up well to scratches and the case already looks like it's a month old even though it's been a week, so far I'd only give this thing a 3/5.
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I'm trying this one out:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Case-Light...=1434731448&sr=8-2&keywords=ringke+slim+lg+g4
As it's a hard plastic case versus TPU, I'm hoping it won't have the "sticky" effect like OP.
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I must advise you. Some one reported bad glare from flash cause case covers it. I am using speigen ultra thin clear case with folio wireless charging back. I modified hinge side so I have best of everything. Also fits over leather backs. Fit snug but not too snug.
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I must advise you. Some one reported bad glare from flash cause case covers it. I am using spigen ultra thin clear case with folio wireless charging back. I modified hinge side so I have best of everything. Also fits over leather backs. Fit snug but not too snug.
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The Ringke Fusion has that issue, this is the Ringke Slim.
So... how slim we talkin? I got this one... http://amzn.com/B00XUJ3YT2
Description says 0.35mm, I measured 0.25mm.
Illmatic662 said:
Hello,
I gotta be honest, I own the I-Blason Case for my Red Leather LG G4 and I got to say, I'm a little disappointed.
It's not holding up well to scratches and the case already looks like it's a month old even though it's been a week, so far I'd only give this thing a 3/5.
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There are several reviews on Amazon that mention the clear I-Blason case scratches easily. It's funny because I-Blason uses anti-scratch as a marketing angle.
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Take a look at the Case-Mate Naked Tough. I replaced a Ringke FUSION with the Case-Mate this week and I am very satisfied. I have it installed on a leather-backed T-Mobile version and it fits fine.
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There are several reviews on Amazon that mention the clear I-Blason case scratches easily. It's funny because I-Blason uses anti-scratch as a marketing angle.
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Hell, that's the thing that's so annoying about the scratches.
That's why with Spigen I know I'm getting high quality I've never been disappointed in a Spigen Case before.
They complain about Fingerprints, but I'd take Fingerprints any day over scratches.
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Take a look at the Case-Mate Naked Tough. I replaced a Ringke FUSION with the Case-Mate this week and I am very satisfied. I have it installed on a leather-backed T-Mobile version and it fits fine.
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Does the case go on and come off easy without messing up the leather corners? Is the case scratch resistant? I saw a few of these on Ebay for $20, but all the sellers mentioned the case is not compatible with leather back.
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Check out the Nillkin Nature TPU case on eBay. Ridiculously thin and fits the leather back no problem. Just got mine today love it. It even has port covers for the USB and headphone jack.
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I was able to remove the Case-Mate without causing and damage to the leather back. At my local T-Mobile store, the Case-Mate is labeled as compatible with the leather back version of the G4.
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I ordered a cheap TPU material case from amazon for something like $7 shipped and its an amazing deal. It's a smoke colored diamond pattern and i chose it because i wanted something easier to slide out of my pocket than the regular cheap rubber silicone cases that get lint all over them and i didn't want to pay a lot of money. I also didn't want a snap on cheap plastic one that might scratch my phone so this seemed like a good choice.
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I have grown fond of the tpu cases, especially the argyle pattern and it works well as regard to no lint and being non-sticky. I usually buy it for all my gadgets..xoom, Ipad, and thunderbolt.
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I have grown fond of the tpu cases, especially the argyle pattern and it works well as regard to no lint and being non-sticky. I usually buy it for all my gadgets..xoom, Ipad, and thunderbolt.
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cool, thanks for the reply! im excited to try it. along with a cheap screen protector for a total of under $10 shipped, it seems like a good solution on a budget.
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I ordered a cheap TPU material case from amazon for something like $7 shipped and will let everyone know how it is when it arrives. It's a smoke colored diamond pattern and i chose it because i wanted something easier to slide out of my pocket than the regular cheap rubber cases that get lint all over them and i didn't want to pay a lot of money. I also didn't want a snap on cheap plastic one that might scratch my phone so this seemed like a good choice.
Has anyone had experience with these cases? Can you get them out of your pocket easily without your pocket gripping it and such?
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I got mine off eBay for 4 bucks. I didn't want a glossy finish, nor the argyle pattern, so mine is a matte dark gray/black finish. It should feel better in the hand.
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I got mine off eBay for 4 bucks. I didn't want a glossy finish, nor the argyle pattern, so mine is a matte dark gray/black finish. It should feel better in the hand.
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yet yours is still tpu material and not silicone/rubber? i didn't like that type, because it always pulled my pocket inside out.
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Had it on my Captivate, my DroidX, and now my Bolt
Liked it then, still like it now
Looks pretty good in person
Fits perfectly
Doesn't add too much bulk
And makes me not scared to put it down somewhere and think it is going to get scratched
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Had it on my Captivate, my DroidX, and now my Bolt
Liked it then, still like it now
Looks pretty good in person
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nice. thanks for the pictures. looks like ill have to put the screen protector on first, hopefully removing and replacing the case doesn't make the protector start to lift on the edges.
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nice. thanks for the pictures. looks like ill have to put the screen protector on first, hopefully removing and replacing the case doesn't make the protector start to lift on the edges.
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I put the screen protector on and gave it about a day and a half, 2 days before i put the case on (the put the case on carefully)
the case sits just a but on top of the screen protector, so far, it hasnt lifted, but whatever, lifetime zagg warranty
mine arrived in the mail, smoke grey colored argyle diamond pattern just like the pics posted. easy to slip on and off but would never fall off. MUCH better than the rubber silicone material yet still nice and smooth and almost rubber or gel feeling. slips in and out of a pocket easily yet feels a little better in the hand, it sort of grips slightly better than the actual phone surface, so better one handed use. very happy for under $10 shipped!
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Degasis dot net has these as well
I got this off of eBay, $10 really nice I think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...04355&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2862wt_1139
Is that hard clear or tpu?
I'm using the Verizon tpu case now.
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I'm really digging that argyle look to the back of it. Makes me wish I hadn't just picked a case off the wall while @ VZW
Wow...there's literally 4,000 listings for cases. There were like 3 for my Fascinate.
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Is that hard clear or tpu?
I'm using the Verizon tpu case now.
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"The HTC THUNDERBOLT (VERIZON) CLEAR/BLACK HARD CANDY CASE is a new case made out of a combination of PC material and TPU."
Fits really nice, and makes it look good, got my screen protector in yesterday also, got to put that on.
drewfinkel said:
Had it on my Captivate, my DroidX, and now my Bolt
Liked it then, still like it now
Looks pretty good in person
Fits perfectly
Doesn't add too much bulk
And makes me not scared to put it down somewhere and think it is going to get scratched
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Nice! Looks good and it's cheap, I'll have to pick one of these up.
It really is the perfect middle ground between hard plastic and silicone skin. Everyone should get one!
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which brand would you recommend? Theres...a lot of them when I search on amazon. Though I guess at $10 and under it's worth a shot trying and seeing what I find.
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I got this off of eBay, $10 really nice I think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...04355&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2862wt_1139
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I really like this one... What brand is this one?
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which brand would you recommend? Theres...a lot of them when I search on amazon. Though I guess at $10 and under it's worth a shot trying and seeing what I find.
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pretty sure all the argyle pattern ones are the same brand. got mine from eforcity retailer on amazon and it arrived in like 4 days from california to chicago.
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So I'm just curious that if I should pay 45bucks for OtterBox... I do want a great protection. But I don't want a huge bulk... I am willing to pay 45bucks if that's must. I need your guys opinion!
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First off amazon sells it for like ~$23. Secondly, it is a lint MAGNET, I got so fed up with it collecting dust/lint that I couldn't take it anymore and returned it. Get a CruzerLite Androidified case, it fits the normal extended batteries, looks sleek, and will give you protection.
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First off amazon sells it for like ~$23. Secondly, it is a lint MAGNET, I got so fed up with it collecting dust/lint that I couldn't take it anymore and returned it. Get a CruzerLite Androidified case, it fits the normal extended batteries, looks sleek, and will give you protection.
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Will it be as protective as OtterBox or is it in durable side?
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First off amazon sells it for like ~$23. Secondly, it is a lint MAGNET, I got so fed up with it collecting dust/lint that I couldn't take it anymore and returned it. Get a CruzerLite Androidified case, it fits the normal extended batteries, looks sleek, and will give you protection.
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I have a commuter and it doesn't attract that much lint.. plus there are only the 4 couriers showing of the gelcase, the rest is the hard plastic.
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I have a commuter and it doesn't attract that much lint.. plus there are only the 4 couriers showing of the gelcase, the rest is the hard plastic.
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Um... So do you recommend this?
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While I didn't purchase one for my GN, I did have one on my previous phone. Nice case, but the silicone on the edges wear out a bit after a while and gets kind of loose. My biggest problem with commuters is the slippery plastic. For me, the feel of a case is right up there in priorities. The Seidio surface case has a nice soft touch covering on it and it protects the edges and provides a nice lip around the screen so it doesn't touch when you set it down on that side.
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While I didn't purchase one for my GN, I did have one on my previous phone. Nice case, but the silicone on the edges wear out a bit after a while and gets kind of loose. My biggest problem with commuters is the slippery plastic. For me, the feel of a case is right up there in priorities. The Seidio surface case has a nice soft touch covering on it and it protects the edges and provides a nice lip around the screen so it doesn't touch when you set it down on that side.
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Hm... I was looking at seidio active case... It's 20bucks right now...
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Get trident kraken it can either be used as soft case or as a hard case and has some options and colors ,screen protector included .
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I haven't had any complaints or problems with my commuter case and it's saved my phone several times.
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I purchased the Defender and love it...amazon has it cheap as well
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JO232E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Very happy with the Commuter. I had one for my the Hero before i got this phone too and i couldn't recommend them enough.
I personally like that it has a "slippery" hard cover on the back so its easier to slip in and out of pockets. The front side still has the rubberized feel, if you need to put it somewhere that it won't slip. I do this while driving and just place it face down.
I have to say the version for the GN seems more solid and a tighter fit than what I used on the Hero. Only minor complaint is that the screen protector that comes with it doesn't cover the entire screen. Its still decent, though.
I'm thinking about trying a zagg screen protector, but i've read that people say it won't stay on when applied to phones with a case.
edit: got mine at thecellguru.com....seems to be the best deal going.
I use the OB Commuter on both mine and my fiances Gnexus.
I'm overly careful with my electronics so it's worked great,. She's hard as hell on them since she hates smartphones, would rather have a old flip phone, and just drops it, leaves it on the kitchen counter while she bakes, all sorts of stuff and her's doesn't have a scratch.
Love Otterbox and definitely buy thru Amazon. Save your money
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First off amazon sells it for like ~$23. Secondly, it is a lint MAGNET, I got so fed up with it collecting dust/lint that I couldn't take it anymore and returned it. Get a CruzerLite Androidified case, it fits the normal extended batteries, looks sleek, and will give you protection.
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I have the otterbox defender for my galaxy 1 and it was a dirt and dust/lint magnet and it always made my screen dirty! but I gotta say it saved my phone many times and that's what it was made for!
Any one using the commuter with a GSM gnex + samsung original extended battery ?
I really like the case but it definitely adds a bit of bulk. Look at the difference between these two phones.
Great case tho. I really like it.
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Buy through Amazon is my advice.
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i have a commuter but Im using a mercury tpu case, it doesn't attract lint like the rubber on the commuter does, it got annoying so i had to change cases.
Hm... Now I'm thinking of buying incipio double silicon case. That is cheaper and people left a great review for that
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Hm... Now I'm thinking of buying incipio double silicon case. That is cheaper and people left a great review for that
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It doesn't cover the ports at the bottom with something similar to the commuter. That's the only reason I didn't get that case
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OK I was gonna buy incipio but commuter was on sale for 25bucks! Got the last one
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Have you been looking around to find the most beautiful case for your s3? I have got you covered. I have found the perfect case for the Galaxy S3.
This is a review for the SGP Spigen Bumper Ultra Lumi series. I have ordered this case before three weeks and it arrived today. As you can see from the photos, the packaging for this case is pretty good.
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Once you order this case, you get the following items: 1. Case 2. Front protector 3. Back protector 4. Cleaning cloth. Normally you have to pay at least 10 dollars to get a decent pair of front and back protectors, so its a positive thing that they are included for free.
Now, lets have a look at the case. First thing i have noticed is the slim factor of the case. It looks beautiful and most of all: it looks premium. Although, if you touch the case you get that plastic feel. I dont see this as a bad thing, because it gives you at the same time the feeling that this case will do its job: to protect your investment.
As you can see from the photos, the cut outs for the usb, headphone jack, mics are perfectly lined. The buttons, both volume and power, are made of plastic. This is a good thing because its far more easy to press them from other tpu cases out there.
Also, this case has edges on the front and back of it. If you lay your phone on the table, its still protected because of these edges. Same thing goes for the front of the phone. You are protected because of these edges, so if you drop your phone on a straight floor, you are protected as well.
Now lets move on the negative side of this case. The price is little high for some people but notice that this case is one of the most beautiful cases i have ever seen (and i have seen a lot). Moreover, when you are holding your phone with this case, it doesnt have that anti-slippery feeling, that other cases give you. I dont care very much about this because i know that this case will protect my phone in every days situations.
Finally, I highly recommend this case to every s3 user in this forum. However, i dont think that it will look as great in the pebble blue s3. I am sure that it looks fantastic on my white galaxy s3 with my aluminum brushed back cover.
If i could give a rate to this case, i would rate it: 4,5/5.
Here's the pros and cons:
Pros: 1. best looking case for my taste 2. very good protection 3. easily accessible buttons
Cons: 1. pricey more some people 2. not having that anti-slippery feeling.
I hope you liked this review. If you find it helpful, hit thanks.
You can buy this case on:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
Have a nice day everybody.
10/11/2012 ***UPDATE*** I emailed SGP Spigen and asked them when this beautiful case will be back in stock, and this is the response i got:
"We are still unsure when we will be receiving new shipments of the Ultra Bumper from our manufacturers and they haven't given us an ETA yet.* As soon as they inform us, I will be sure to send you an email".
So anyone who wants this case, HOLD on
Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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nice!! thanks for the feedback :laugh:
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that looks absolutely beautiful~ the White S3 with the white bumper looks amazing.
good review!
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i know. it is hard to find a nice looking bumper for s3. i am glad, i did.
I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.
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I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.
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nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!
kl25 said:
nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!
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it will protected ur phone from straight floors, tried it
This is my Next...
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I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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b0gd4n said:
I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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if you need more pictures, let me know
Just to be sure, maar camera dienst hit the table when laying flat?
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your camera lens and speaker will be protected when ur phone is laying on the table.
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awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case
vikramdhani said:
awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case
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basically it is a case because it protects ur phone in every way. notice that they include front and back protectors, so you are fully protected :good:
Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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if you take a look at the pictures, i have a brushed aluminum back cover which fits perfectly to the bumper case. it has a better fit than most bumpers on ebay, i guarantee you that.
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I see it now
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Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.
JayGoat said:
Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.
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yes it is plastic and i think that a vinyl will applied nicely to the case BUT i dont recommend to do so if you have the white s3, because i think that the case is beautiful as it is. its my opinion but its your decision
At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?
SysAdmNj said:
At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?
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Not at the 3 I went to today..
Mac
Well... I could only hope that Samsung releases some kind of ultra slim cover like the one for the GS3.
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At&t didnt have any just the flip case. Does best buy have cases for this device yet?
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Sprint has genuine Samsung flip 36.00
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BodyGlove tpu. 24.00 < Only sold by Sprint
I highly recommend the BodyGlove case
It provides great protection looks sharp
Cruzerlite on amazon and sprint
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Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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I got this from ebay: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160907044893...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_3659wt_1163
It's pretty cool, the texture feels like fine sand paper which makes it really easy to grip. I recommend this type of case for people with small hands like myself.
05GT said:
Purchased the Ringke Slim on ebay. Amazon has them as well.
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Yeah that's a great case , excellent feel fits well but the exposed bezel at top & bottom worried me a tad.
I picked up a cruzerlite on amazon to hold me over until the real cases come out. Downfall is the cruzerlite doesnt play well with my screen protector
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Unhived__Mind said:
Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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Never had to, usually at&t has plenty. They actually blamed it on Hurricane Sandy, said interrupted deliveries.
I got a cheap one for 7 off ebay & ordered the Samsung White Note 2 case from mobilecityonline.com for $19.99. I'm going to not go case crazy like I did on the SGS3.
i don't normally get a case since i usually hate most that ive had, but i actually love the samsung tpu case. it is super thin, good coverage, rubber sides, plastic back that resembles what the phone looks like underneath, and lip that goes over the screen. you can get it 50% off on samsungs website with the coupon code, so $15. totally worth it.
50% off code: rE155266e
black tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BBEGSTA
white tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BWEGSTA
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i don't normally get a case since i usually hate most that ive had, but i actually love the samsung tpu case. it is super thin, good coverage, rubber sides, plastic back that resembles what the phone looks like underneath, and lip that goes over the screen. you can get it 50% off on samsungs website with the coupon code, so $15. totally worth it.
50% off code: rE155266e
black tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BBEGSTA
white tpu: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1J9BWEGSTA
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Is it rubber skin thin? I mean, I dont want to bulk this device up at all but I want a really thin case.
SysAdmNj said:
Is it rubber skin thin? I mean, I dont want to bulk this device up at all but I want a really thin case.
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its thin enough that you may mistake it for there being no case on there at all, just like the samsung tpu cases for the GS3. heres a thread with lots of pix and review for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970161
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its thin enough that you may mistake it for there being no case on there at all, just like the samsung tpu cases for the GS3. heres a thread with lots of pix and review for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970161
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Thanks, I might just order this if I dont find another thin one or as an alternate.
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Nobody thought of buying a case or at least looking for your 1 before you got the phone?
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This is why I always wait a bit to purchase my electronics. It makes everything easier to have a bit of patience.
Why does everyone dislike the flip cover case? It seems like decent protection and not bulky at all?
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Why does everyone dislike the flip cover case? It seems like decent protection and not bulky at all?
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I can't speak for everyone but I know a disadvantage is that it blocks the notification light, making it useless to have.
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I can't speak for everyone but I know a disadvantage is that it blocks the notification light, making it useless to have.
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This may be a solution. Who is willing to try
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Seriously, I might give it a go. As long as you can leave the flip cover folded over the back of the device for the times you want to be able to see the led notification then I should be fine. But I dont plan on getting a screen protector and for throwing it in my pockets or laptop bag the flip cover might do its job in protecting the big screen.
It seems like we have two options:
Poetic Borderline or this Abacus bumper, which seems to be the same as this i-Blason bumper.
I just got the i-Blason bumper, and it's pretty terrible. It's large and thick, yet the USB hole is just big enough to accommodate the stock cable, which is on the slim side.
Check the photos below, with the first comparing with another crappy case from caseology, which I thought was bulky as well, and the second a closeup of the 3.5mm hole, showing off the thickness in all its glory.
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I am about to give up on bumpers and get a cruzerlite case or something
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By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?
g2tl said:
By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.
My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.
Has anybody found one?
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They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They have multiple colors
Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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I thought that wasn't a bumper case. Must be the bad rendering.
Thanks.
yah that is bad rendering. and i think that looks like an ugly bumper case.
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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
three colors one a phone are too much imo, I'll pass on these one... I think I would by something transparent + color though
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
qsdf55 said:
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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Were are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
adrian089 said:
I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
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The price is a bit high, but I'll admit that I probably would have ordered one with my phone if they had been available, mostly because it says nexus on the back.
Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
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I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
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I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
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Sides don't seem any bulkier then a Cruzerlite case but are harder plastic. Don't have my phone yet so can't tell you about the buttons other then I suspect they will be firm. Back is hard plastic so I'm guessing it won't scratch easy.
Can provide more feedback when I get my phone Monday.
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How's the inside of the case? Any causes for concern that the case might mark the case or any part of the finish inside that might rub on the sides of the phone when on?
Just I have had bumper cases before that can cause marking on the actual phone through poor finish on the inside which is what you don't want from something made to protect your phone
Cheers in advance
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Inside it just feels like real smooth hard plastic. Didn't feel any sharp edges that would rub and wear.
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Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
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clear back is not the same as bare back though
qsdf55 said:
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Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.
Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
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exactly my point
I just bought a spare one to wait for a good 'real bumper' to hit the market in europe (the poetic will cost me double the price because of the delivery from usa, and and don't like it, aesthetically)
This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
g2tl said:
This one looks better than the poetic case
http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
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SOLD. These look very nice, and though their version for the N4 had some issues, this N5 version looks like it'll be just fine with the 2 piece design instead of one solid piece. and some nice color options.
Just sucks there is no prime and it's going to be a few weeks.
neok44 said:
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.
Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
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Yeah, I have one of these for my n4. Survived one fall(concrete), corner of case little scuffed, n4 fine . Never took it off once I put it on, used it with a horiz holster during the warm month, breast pocket of winter coat o.w. or just lying on a table/carried by hand.
What do you do sit and stare at your case all day? Frankly I don't even notice it.
Note: mine never fell apart like some of the Amazon reviews for the n4 version claimed OTOH I wasn't putting it on/removing it every other which I suppose could account for it eventually pulling apart...
I've already ordered the hybrid & slim armor(wanted something available now since the only time that I dropped the n4 was shortly after receiving it), plus the other case listed in the threads here. Might end up ordering this again IF I don't like the three that I've got on order already(well the slim shipped should be here same day as n5).
Now all I need is another horiz holster w/belt clip as I'm sure the one that fit the n4 isn't going to fit the n5 as it was already a little tight with n4 + bumper case...