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Case or no case

So what are your thoughts, will you use a case with your NS? I have been using a HTC Desire without a case and not a single scratch on it (touch wood), but it also utilizes more scratch resistant materials.

Well I think we should base it off of how the current Galaxy S phones do without a case on the back. I do not want a case, but if the back is going to scratch easily, then I would consider it.
I hope it comes with a neoprene pouch like the original Nexus One does...

Based on the unboxing videos the Nexus S does not come with any pouch.
Best buy just listed the accessories they will have available on launch day. Not very impressive at all, mostly generic looking accessories.
http://mobileaccessories.bestbuy.com/samsung-nexus-s-accessories.htm

irishrally said:
Based on the unboxing videos the Nexus S does not come with any pouch.
Best buy just listed the accessories they will have available on launch day. Not very impressive at all, mostly generic looking accessories.
http://mobileaccessories.bestbuy.com/samsung-nexus-s-accessories.htm
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Those are gay.
Bummer about no pouch. Luckily I have one

Soft silicone/gel case is at least, which can absorb some impact when dropping and save your phone.

mingkee said:
Soft silicone/gel case is at least, which can absorb some impact when dropping and save your phone.
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I don't drop phones.

I will buy Gelaskins once it's available.

Holy crap, those are the worse cases I've ever seen!
And this: http://mobileaccessories.bestbuy.com/smartphone-experts-desktop-stand/5A100A6285.htm
Are you f'ing serious? You don't deserve to buy a Nexus S if you buy that thing.

almost all of those are just generic cases that will fit any smartphone. Probably gonna be a couple months until we see specific nexus s cases.
Anyway, for me i'm going to be getting an invisible shield for the front and a zagg skin for the back in a little custom design by me.

I'm going to use a Case-mate Barely There case without screen protector (in order to protect the back cover from scratches when I lean it on a table etc., for a better grip and for a minimal drop protection without being bulky) and a Mofi pouch (to protect the screen and the camera lens when I put it in my pocket).
Well... if they'll release such products for the Nexus S (but I do think so).

ekerazha said:
I'm going to use a Case-mate Barely There case without screen protector (in order to protect the back cover from scratches when I lean it on a table etc., for a better grip and for a minimal drop protection without being bulky) and a Mofi pouch (to protect the screen and the camera lens when I put it in my pocket).
Well... if they'll release such products for the Nexus S (but I do think so).
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Case-Mate will release products for certain phones if there is a demand. There was a poll for the Vibrant and got about 400+ votes I think. Case-Mate ended up making cases for the phone. So it's still possible.

I just want a nice aluminum case to make it feel more substantial.
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DKYang said:
Case-Mate will release products for certain phones if there is a demand. There was a poll for the Vibrant and got about 400+ votes I think. Case-Mate ended up making cases for the phone. So it's still possible.
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Case-mate Barely There ftw! had one for my N1 and sticker bombed it, all awesome

When I was using feature phones I went threw them at a rate of 3ish a year. Since the original iPhones release? I havent had a single issue with smartphones....but I suck at being nice, so I'm really really careful. I am not planning to grab a case (despite the fact that BB put one in my bag and charged me for it without asking) for my NS. The thing is plastic as hell. I have like 20 bowls that have been through my dishwasher at stupid temperatures and had no issues. Im not worried.

TestaRossaSTi said:
Case-mate Barely There ftw! had one for my N1 and sticker bombed it, all awesome
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The Pop! case (iPhone version: http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-Pop-Cases.asp) would also be nice if you want more protection. Seems like it's the successor of the Tough case.

I only us a case when i go out drinking. But other then that i have no case during the week.

KROMO50 said:
I only us a case when i go out drinking. But other then that i have no case during the week.
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That is a great idea.

lokto7 said:
I will buy Gelaskins once it's available.
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not sure if you knew this already, but i check the gelaskins site every couple days, and today i see that they put up a link for the Nexus S, if you go to gelaskins.com and browse under phones, there's a Nexus S dry link... could be a sign of things to come

This phone is a scratch magnet cause theres no soft touch or anything on it so as nice as it is without a case it needs one

KROMO50 said:
I only us a case when i go out drinking. But other then that i have no case during the week.
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LMAO..... Only when drinking

Platinum Series Case from Best Buy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...8270209047&skuId=1584221&st=nexus s&cp=1&lp=5
Seems like a Seidio case? Any thoughts of you early shoppers?
EDIT: Added pics I took
EDIT: It is a Seidio case as written on the bottom of the packaging. Looks like a Seidio Innocase Surface combo with Spring-Clip Holster.

I didn't see any accessories at the BB I went too, but then again, I didn't search for it well either.

nxt said:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...8270209047&skuId=1584221&st=nexus s&cp=1&lp=5
Seems like a Seidio case? Any thoughts of you early shoppers?
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apollostees said:
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Works fine for me.

I saw it, and thought it was way too cheap looking. Plus I hate cases with belt clip. I'll wait for a nice case to hit the market. I'm sure it won't take long.

I bought it in store, I love it. This is exactly the Seidio Case. The belt clip is reverse, the phone goes in reverse (screen in).

i almost bought it. gonna buy it after work lol
just got my nexus S and the bestbuy mobile i went too said they didnt have it in stock/

I got it and besides being a tiny bit flimsier than my deodorant case it the same. That and it's a front and back snap case versus' the sliding one on the nexus one.
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seidio makes Platinum cases (look at bottom of packaging)

I also picked up the Platinum Case for my Nexus S but am thinking of returning it within the return policy period should a better case become available.
Doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and the holster ain't that bad either. The holster + case ain't as bulky as my Nexus One with the Otterbox Defender.

Can someone take a couple nice pics, front and back on the S, front and back just the case, please?

I have it also and I will be replacing it with something else as soon as I can find something.
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.

csmall said:
I have it also and I will be replacing it with something else as soon as I can find something.
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.
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Yea my girl has it for her NS and it does feel slippery and the sides are not so sturdy

csmall said:
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.
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That's what she said!

BB had one on their display unit in the store i went to, IMHO it does feel loose around the phone, adds too much bulkiness, makes the phone a lot less sexier...

TestaRossaSTi said:
BB had one on their display unit in the store i went to, IMHO it does feel loose around the phone, adds too much bulkiness, makes the phone a lot less sexier...
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The more I look at it the more I can tell it's an overpriced POS. ZAGG has full body shields for order on their site maybe i'll just do that and go naked/sheild. This BB one is going back.

BestBuy charged me and put it in my bag with the phone without me even asking. Had to raise a stink to get it refunded too. Looked like a crappy case that they always try and pawn off on new purchasers

I repeat. Its made by seidio. Its the same you would pay $40-50 for direct from seidio.
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I like Seidio's where they're in 2 halves (top half/bottom half) and it slides onto the phone, and there's felt in the inside of the case, this does not.
The phone sorta bangs around in there, I inserted a piece of paper, now it's tight.
Still a deal for $34, with the price Seidio sells them normally (with belt clip).

I bought it just to get me by until a real case comes out. It doesn't fit tight and feels real cheap.

[Q] Is the Platinum Case really that bad?

I got my Nexus a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I REALLY NEED a case, but i've heard bad things about it, but is it really that bad?
Or can you recomend me another good quality case?
TNX.

[Q] Nexus S Platinum case...?
I got my Nexus a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I REALLY NEED a case, but i've heard bad things about it, but is it really that bad?
Or can you recomend me another good quality case?
TNX.

Dont buy it unless you want dirt to scratch your phone constantly. Check Amazon for TPU/Rubber/Silicone cases which are way better.

wilee1928 said:
I got my Nexus a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I REALLY NEED a case, but i've heard bad things about it, but is it really that bad?
Or can you recomend me another good quality case?
TNX.
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Its not bad per se but its not the best. There really aren't a lot of hard case options out there to be honest. I have the platinum for mine but since putting Ghost Armor on my phone I've not felt the need. My wife still has her platinum case on and she seems to like it or at the least not mind it.

wilee1928 said:
I got my Nexus a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I REALLY NEED a case, but i've heard bad things about it, but is it really that bad?
Or can you recomend me another good quality case?
TNX.
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Do not double post your questions to get a response.

Do not put that case on ur phone. I had to exchange my phone cuz that case mangled it. The best kind of case to get for this phone is a silicone one. I use the amzer one an love it

chris6278 said:
Do not put that case on ur phone. I had to exchange my phone cuz that case mangled it. The best kind of case to get for this phone is a silicone one. I use the amzer one an love it
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How did it mangle your phone? I had it on my phone for a few weeks with no damage and its been on my wife's phone for almost a month, half of which her phone has also had ghost armor on which makes the case a very tight fit and it hasn't even nicked the ghost armor. I just checked.

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Sorry! Won't happen again.

It is that bad. Order a case on Amazon. I bought the simple Amzer silicon gel and I love it. Its like six bucks, fits perfect, buttons push really easy and it doesn't seem to attract much lint. They also have a TPU case and some other options. The one at best buy is terrible. Its a little loose, feels slippery in the hand and scratched the back on the phone.
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The Best buy case and the amzer are both junk but they are your only choices.

the best buy case is available on ebay for 6.95 shipped. The one from best buy is a generic. I bought it and it's loose and build quality is garbage. I took a eye glass cleaning cloth and stuck it between the back of the phone and the case, and when I snapped it shut, it's much more solid. No more creaking.
-Matt
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kenvan19 said:
How did it mangle your phone? I had it on my phone for a few weeks with no damage and its been on my wife's phone for almost a month, half of which her phone has also had ghost armor on which makes the case a very tight fit and it hasn't even nicked the ghost armor. I just checked.
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It scratched the **** out of my battery cover an put alot of dot scuffs an nicks all over the bezel. Im sure using the case with ghost armor or a zagg would prevent it from hurting the phone but if u dont use anything like that with that case it will mess it up

anyone seen a case like this?

saw this when browsing cases for my wifes s3. Does anyone know of a case like this for the Note 2 that isn't insanely expensive? Main part is the lip that comes up a decent amount above the screen to protect the screen when the phone hits the floor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Black-...291874?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item564f2943e2

robl45 said:
saw this when browsing cases for my wifes s3. Does anyone know of a case like this for the Note 2 that isn't insanely expensive? Main part is the lip that comes up a decent amount above the screen to protect the screen when the phone hits the floor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Black-...291874?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item564f2943e2
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Check these out:
http://www.ebay.es/sch/i.html?_nkw=...+note+2&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

I'm basically looking for the same thing, I'd rather be safe then sorry if it hits the floor face down. Also looking for a cheap price point, hopefully less than 20-25
I found some cases, search Note II hybrid on ebay(stolen from another thread)
here is the link(New member restriction)
http://ww w.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=m570.l3201&_nkw=note+II+hybrid&_sacat=0

mitchillen said:
I'm basically looking for the same thing, I'd rather be safe then sorry if it hits the floor face down. Also looking for a cheap price point, hopefully less than 20-25
I found some cases, search Note II hybrid on ebay(stolen from another thread)
here is the link(New member restriction)
http://ww w.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=m570.l3201&_nkw=note+II+hybrid&_sacat=0
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I feel the same way. I'm nervous about dropping my device. The note 2 was actually a gift from my partner, hehe. So I want to take extra good care of it. I even wanted to buy the Otterbox Defender case which would make it a tank. I had that case for my iPhone 3G and it turned it into a tank / brick. So I'm going to stay away from it.
I did buy the Seidio Active Case for my Note 1, and it was a GREAT case. I loved it! It made it thicker, but it wasn't that bad. So I'd suggest a case like that. I wouldn't the Case Mate pop case either, but it's not out yet. Or I'm waiting for the Speck Pixel HD Case. That will make my day! I loved that case so much on my iPhone 4. Great protection, great design. Great case. Until then, I'm going to keep using the original cases and the cheapo cases.
Anyways, good luck! Share your findings / or review your cases I am kind of a case freak. I love cases! :$

CaseMate Pop is available at at&t stores but it's ridiculously expensive.
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jlczl said:
CaseMate Pop is available at at&t stores but it's ridiculously expensive.
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Yeah.... I'm in Europe No AT&T in Spain.
I think AT&T got an exclusive perhaps? I mean, why else would Case-Mate NOT want to put it up on their website and sell 100 times more across the globe?
Feeling charitable? Only a few clicks!http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013416

robl45 said:
saw this when browsing cases for my wifes s3. Does anyone know of a case like this for the Note 2 that isn't insanely expensive? Main part is the lip that comes up a decent amount above the screen to protect the screen when the phone hits the floor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Black-...291874?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item564f2943e2
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This is pretty close and comes with a kickstand. The only thing I do not like is the hard shell is 2 piece and might be a pain to remove once you install it. The softshell just stretch over the hard shell. Looks like an otterbox defender with raise screen lip.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...408949?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d369fec75
This one looks pretty good too an easy on and off. I think I will order this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BK-White-Ha...659917?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5aebe43bcd

Okay so I just got this case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330832732520?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#rpdId
I will try to post some useful info but I DO NOT have my note 2 yet, it is coming tomorrow.
Here goes to a half-assed review
1) The TOP CORNERS are not protected at all. They are protected by the somewhat thin, soft, flexible material and not protected by at least the outer plastic part like on the bottom and that's a problem. I am guessing corners should be protected the most because that is what causes the screen to crack(unless it faceplants)
2) I am NOT SURE about the how trustworthy the lip is because I NEVER had a case on a smartphone and my samsung vibrant was like an unbreakable brick. From my experience of looking at products through videos,pictures,etc. the lip does not seem like it will bring enough protection for a faceplant.
Unfortunately, I will ask for a refund.
P.S. The shipping part was very fast, the only thing that will make this seller a 6/5 would be if I get a refund
Hope this helps some of you out in your decision

Great I just ordered this case in white and blue yesterday
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Okay so I just got this case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330832732520?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#rpdId
I will try to post some useful info but I DO NOT have my note 2 yet, it is coming tomorrow.
Here goes to a half-assed review
1) The TOP CORNERS are not protected at all. They are protected by the somewhat thin, soft, flexible material and not protected by at least the outer plastic part like on the bottom and that's a problem. I am guessing corners should be protected the most because that is what causes the screen to crack(unless it faceplants)
2) I am NOT SURE about the how trustworthy the lip is because I NEVER had a case on a smartphone and my samsung vibrant was like an unbreakable brick. From my experience of looking at products through videos,pictures,etc. the lip does not seem like it will bring enough protection for a faceplant.
Unfortunately, I will ask for a refund.
P.S. The shipping part was very fast, the only thing that will make this seller a 6/5 would be if I get a refund
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stay away from the dual layer "mesh" like ones on that link. really CRAP
the other ones the fishbone style ones are actually shockingly nice considering how cheap they are. they are NOT easy to take apart again without breaking (slow careful and once you pop the joint use a thumbtack to pop each successive joint)
but they are surprisingly nice.
you can get a case ology case like the one you posted for the Note II I am still waiting for case ology to get on the ball and make the impact case (with the 2 arcs on the back) that I like and use on all my phones when possible.
I also got a Jelly Tank case from korea. its a one piece hybrid but VERY protective. not "as" protective of the screen as I would like but so far very impressed with it.

I got these because of the good protection on the corners and front:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Note+II+Note+2+N7100+

Got the "Hybrid" case from ebay and it sucks. Inside hard shell is doesn't fit so the phone moves around a creaks. Hard to use the buttons and makes it too think. I think I migh try the Ionic Guardian case next.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400343071194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

one80oneday said:
Got the "Hybrid" case from ebay and it sucks. Inside hard shell is doesn't fit so the phone moves around a creaks. Hard to use the buttons and makes it too think. I think I migh try the Ionic Guardian case next.
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robl45 said:
Which one exactly
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/400343071194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I got the one with the mesh looking back, it's okay especially for the price

New OnePlus Official Leather Case for 3/3T

https://oneplus.net/oneplus-3-3t-leather-case-black
Looks really nice. You can see it covers the top of the phone unlike the style covers. Reminds me of the Apple leather cases for the iPhone which aren't bad.

Is made from Genuine Leather.
Genuine Leather is among the cheapest types of leather and is barley above being glued together pieces. I'll be excited if they ever use a full grain although it'd be overkill.

Indeed, looks very nice. Hopefully it holds up well.

I will buy that one. looks so elegant

Was this ever released? Can't see it on site or anywhere else in stock yet..
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They removed it from the accessories site. It is now marked "coming soon".
https://oneplus.net/fi/oneplus-3-3t-leather-case-black

carmello1911 said:
Was this ever released? Can't see it on site or anywhere else in stock yet..
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Yep, it seemed to disappear for a while.
But, it's back now.
I ordered one the day it became available, or, at least, I saw it online again..the 27th of December.
So, it's winging its way to me now!
However, when I checked my account, it already seems to be "out of stock!" :crying:
I agree with those who think it look very much like the iPhone 6+ case which I've seen on a friend's phone.
I'm not particularly into cases that leave the top and/or bottom exposed, which is why I've abandoned the OEM Sandstone case which I bought with it, in favour of a (much) cheaper hard case by Pelosi, which, at least, fits all the way around.
But, this one is just too nice looking and tempting to resist and if it looks as good as the 6+ case, I'll probably risk keeping it on the phone..otherwise, it may, very quickly end up on eBay!

I'd love to see more photos and videos of this. I'd immediately buy one, but unfortunately it's currently out of stock in Germany...

Received today. It doesn't feel real lether at all,however it smells as a genuine leather stuff.,the biggest weakness of the case is,that it is quite slippery.I'm a bit disappointed .

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Received today. It doesn't feel real lether at all,however it smells as a genuine leather stuff.,the biggest weakness of the case is,that it is quite slippery.I'm a bit disappointed .
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Could you share some photos from more angles please? That'd be awesome!

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Could you share some photos from more angles please? That'd be awesome!
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Quick pictures.

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Quick pictures.
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Thanks! How does it feel? Cheap or comparable to the iPhone leather cases?

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Thanks! How does it feel? Cheap or comparable to the iPhone leather cases?
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Feels ok,but a bit weird for me as I've never had leather case. Compare to i****? Can't, because never had that device, nor case.
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I have this one for 3 months. A bit expensive but I'm very happy.
https://www.amazon.com/StilGut-Genu...398&sr=8-1&keywords=StilGut+Book+oneplus&th=1

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Received today. It doesn't feel real lether at all,however it smells as a genuine leather stuff.,the biggest weakness of the case is,that it is quite slippery.I'm a bit disappointed .
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Mine arrived today.
And, I have to agree with you. It's OK, but for that price?
It fits really snugly, although it did reboot my phone and I hit the panic button as it started going through all sorts of weird things on the restart. I ended up removing it and force-closing the phone.
It's been fine since, the buttons are amazingly responsive IMO>
It reminds me very much of the Snugg Leather Case for the iPhone 6 in look and feel, however, unlike the Snugg, it doesn't protect the bottom.
Although I don't like that, I could live with it, although, to me, it just looks weird from certain angles!
So much so, that I've removed it and put a Spigen Rugged Armor Case on, which, IMO, looks and feels better in the hand.
To be honest, I looked at the returns policy, but, having slightly damaged the packaging on opening, it looks like OnePlus won't take it back anyhow.
So, I'll probably try it for a few days and see if it "molds" itself around the phone better at the bottom corners..otherwise, it'll be appearing on eBay pretty damn quick!

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Mine arrived today.
And, I have to agree with you. It's OK, but for that price?
It fits really snugly, although it did reboot my phone and I hit the panic button as it started going through all sorts of weird things on the restart. I ended up removing it and force-closing the phone.
It's been fine since, the buttons are amazingly responsive IMO>
It reminds me very much of the Snugg Leather Case for the iPhone 6 in look and feel, however, unlike the Snugg, it doesn't protect the bottom.
Although I don't like that, I could live with it, although, to me, it just looks weird from certain angles!
So much so, that I've removed it and put a Spigen Rugged Armor Case on, which, IMO, looks and feels better in the hand.
To be honest, I looked at the returns policy, but, having slightly damaged the packaging on opening, it looks like OnePlus won't take it back anyhow.
So, I'll probably try it for a few days and see if it "molds" itself around the phone better at the bottom corners..otherwise, it'll be appearing on eBay pretty damn quick!
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Because I didn't like it,I just gave it to my wife.She loves it :laugh::good:

hunhool said:
Because I didn't like it,I just gave it to my wife.She loves it :laugh::good:
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Well, at least, it hasn't gone to waste..
I'm happy with the Spigen Case, or even the original Sandstone....but I don't want to go down the road I did with the iPhone 6 and end up ditching the phone because I couldn't find a decent case/screen protector combo for it!
Which, if any, case are you using?

The Highwayman said:
Well, at least, it hasn't gone to waste..
I'm happy with the Spigen Case, or even the original Sandstone....but I don't want to go down the road I did with the iPhone 6 and end up ditching the phone because I couldn't find a decent case/screen protector combo for it!
Which, if any, case are you using?
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Original sandstone and karbon case.

hunhool said:
Because I didn't like it,I just gave it to my wife.She loves it :laugh::good:
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Are you still talking about the leather case here?

Masteryates said:
Are you still talking about the leather case here?
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:crying::crying::crying: