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They just came out so I don't expect miracles but I figured that one of these stretch rubber kind might fit it. However, I hate to add more thickness to the phone so does anyone know of an extra thin one?
You can try a i9023 case as I believe the super LCD Nexus are slightly thicker than the i9020s. I'm not too sure if the thickness is the same as the sprint versions though.
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The sprint store has a few gel cases that are thin. People are also reporting that the CaseMate Pop fits the 4G.
Has anyone gotten this case:
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...=Carry+&+Protect&selectedAccessoryID=CZS0566R
How is it? what's the fit like. Can you post some pics?
I went with the Incipio Feather case. Its the thinest I know of.
http://www.myincipio.com/Google-Nexus-S-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
Does it snap on well on the NS4G?
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Does it snap on well on the NS4G?
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It hasn't shown up yet so I wont know for another day or 2. Users on other forums have confirmed that it fits well.
As reported in other thread incipio case fits NS4G without problems, the only "complaint" is that the cutout for power button is not centered but lowered, still it doesn't affect/press the button.
Mine came cracked at the bottom, called incipio, they're sending a new one.
i got this case and its a pain to press the power button
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/OSBrowseAccessoriesDetail?categoryRefName=Carry+%26+Protect&PHONE_ID=SPHD720KIT&selectedAccessoryID=CZS2033R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
wish power was on top rather then on the side .. i usually change the volume when trying to turn on volume with my other fingers.
My wife wants this case but i dont believe that it will fit on the 4g version
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Nexus-S...706558?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item48406faf7e
even though it says it does
all the other ones on ebay say they wont fit
Honestly I had the hard case from best buy and it fit my ns4g better than my tmo ns Im sure any hard case will work with it. That said dont get the platinum hard case from best buy it is garbage. Those gel cases from sprint seemed about the same thickness as the best buy hard case it hit the holster perfectly but i didnt put one on the phone. Instead I went with this
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...ryID=CHS8564R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
I am very happy with this case it fastens together very securly and fit even with the invisa-sheild
When I got my ns4g I had the same problem so I got both a red incipio feather and the case/holster combo from sprint
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...ryID=CHS8564R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
The incipio fits fine minus the fact that power button is a little off but its really not a problem or a deal breaker. The case from sprint works great and isn't too bulky either, though not as thin as the incipio case. I personally would suggest both.
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The sprint store has a few gel cases that are thin. People are also reporting that the CaseMate Pop fits the 4G.
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Just a heads up. The gel case at the Sprint store sucks.. It's so tight you barely have to touch the phone to turn it on, or key a volume key.. It's really awkward pressing buttons through a layer of gel.
obsanity said:
Has anyone gotten this case:
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...=Carry+&+Protect&selectedAccessoryID=CZS0566R
How is it? what's the fit like. Can you post some pics?
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Here you go, the phone was very thin to begin with [Coming from an evo mind you] so i wanted to add some bulk using the case, but it doesn't add much at all...very little
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/XxSydenxX/IMG_1621.jpg
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Here you go, the phone was very thin to begin with [Coming from an evo mind you] so i wanted to add some bulk using the case, but it doesn't add much at all...very little
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/XxSydenxX/IMG_1621.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/XxSydenxX/IMG_1619.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/XxSydenxX/IMG_1618.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l274/XxSydenxX/IMG_1617.jpg
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Yeah.. This is the sucky gel case I threw in the trash. Very annoying to operate the power button and volume keys through that layer of gel.
Well... I've successfully tried ALL available cases for the NS4G now, and I'll say this... they ALL suck. All of them. I hope some decent offerings become available soon.
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Honestly I had the hard case from best buy and it fit my ns4g better than my tmo ns Im sure any hard case will work with it. That said dont get the platinum hard case from best buy it is garbage. Those gel cases from sprint seemed about the same thickness as the best buy hard case it hit the holster perfectly but i didnt put one on the phone. Instead I went with this
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...ryID=CHS8564R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
I am very happy with this case it fastens together very securly and fit even with the invisa-sheild
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How does this phone fit the ZAGG Invisashield? Does it match up well with the power buttons etc?
Thanks!
The Incipio Feather case is perfect. Nice matte black finish, feels great in hand, and us thin, but still overlaps the top of screen which is great.
I know it fits slightly off on my 4G version but that's barely noticable. Looks awesome.
I have the Feather case on my EVO as well, but it does not come up and overlap top of screen, it only goes up 90% on the sides which I do not like. Wish it was designed same as the Nexus-S version.
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Just a heads up. The gel case at the Sprint store sucks.. It's so tight you barely have to touch the phone to turn it on, or key a volume key.. It's really awkward pressing buttons through a layer of gel.
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Thanks for the heads up.
The clear argyle gel case is what I have. Yes, in the beginning it was a pain in the ass to push the buttons. I tried a little cutting on the case and now it's not so difficult to deal with. I got a brand new exacto knife blade with a tip blade. I put the case on the phone and gently made a surface mark on the top, bottom, left and right of where the buttons actually are. The volume seemed centered correctly but the power wasn't. Anyways, I made my marks with the tip of the knife so I knew where to cut. I went about a millimeter farther than I needed to go on the borders. I removed the phone and put something the same thickness as the phone on the inside of the gel to give me some leverage to carefully make the cutouts in the gel. I didn't try to cut it all in one shot. I made many passes on the line I was cutting until I managed to go all the way through. It doesn't look stock and it's not ocd perfect but it got the job done and the case is still strong. I originally got the two piece with the holster at sprint but I didn't like it quickly when holding it in my hand with a flat palm, the phone would slide down easily in my hand. I was too afraid of that adding to the chance it might fall out of my hand. The gel is still strong, covers all the phone, has a lip on the front where the screen is so it's not flush on the screen and it doesn't interfere with a zagg screen protector. I could post pics if anyone is interested in seeing it.
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The clear argyle gel case is what I have. Yes, in the beginning it was a pain in the ass to push the buttons. I tried a little cutting on the case and now it's not so difficult to deal with. I got a brand new exacto knife blade with a tip blade. I put the case on the phone and gently made a surface mark on the top, bottom, left and right of where the buttons actually are. The volume seemed centered correctly but the power wasn't. Anyways, I made my marks with the tip of the knife so I knew where to cut. I went about a millimeter farther than I needed to go on the borders. I removed the phone and put something the same thickness as the phone on the inside of the gel to give me some leverage to carefully make the cutouts in the gel. I didn't try to cut it all in one shot. I made many passes on the line I was cutting until I managed to go all the way through. It doesn't look stock and it's not ocd perfect but it got the job done and the case is still strong. I originally got the two piece with the holster at sprint but I didn't like it quickly when holding it in my hand with a flat palm, the phone would slide down easily in my hand. I was too afraid of that adding to the chance it might fall out of my hand. The gel is still strong, covers all the phone, has a lip on the front where the screen is so it's not flush on the screen and it doesn't interfere with a zagg screen protector. I could post pics if anyone is interested in seeing it.
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I'm interested. I'm a little OCD... but I'm coming from the EVO and it just feels like the NS is like a bar of wet soap that I'm going to drop, and I have no rope.
Hey guys,
Anyone found a hard case that fits in the car dock yet? Tried the incipio one but it's pretty tight, and the last thing I wanna do with my shiny new bionic is to go wedging and squeezing it
Also, I've heard that because the screen is gorilla glass there's really no need for a screen protector, anyone wanna weigh in on this? I generally carry the phone in my pocket with nothing else in it, should I be worried about scratches or scuffs through normal use and carrying? In the event of a bad enough drop/scratch that the screen would get damaged, would a screen protector provide any help anyway?
Thanks in advance for any advice, and hope everyone is enjoying their phone as much as I am!
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Hey guys,
Anyone found a hard case that fits in the car dock yet? Tried the incipio one but it's pretty tight, and the last thing I wanna do with my shiny new bionic is to go wedging and squeezing it
Also, I've heard that because the screen is gorilla glass there's really no need for a screen protector, anyone wanna weigh in on this? I generally carry the phone in my pocket with nothing else in it, should I be worried about scratches or scuffs through normal use and carrying? In the event of a bad enough drop/scratch that the screen would get damaged, would a screen protector provide any help anyway?
Thanks in advance for any advice, and hope everyone is enjoying their phone as much as I am!
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The screen protectors they try to sell you at the VZ stores are *always* useless on *all* phones. And since the Bionic has gorilla glass, even the invisibleSHIELDs and Bodyguardz are useless also. You don't have to worry about scratches and scuffs at all on a device that has gorilla glass.
As for cases, I don't plan on using one at all, so I don't have an opinion on that.
i purchased the Shell Holster combo from Verizon and if you remove the insert in the car dock the phone will fit in it with the hard shell on it.
The hard shell also works with the extended battery.
I'm looking for a case that fits over the extended battery. Didn't like the uncomfortable plastic one verizon offers. Haven't seen any others.
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I tried the shell holster combo, didn't seem to fit in the car dock even with the insert removed. It felt like the bulge that allows for the extended battery made the case too wide for the clamp on the car dock to fit over the phone, but I was also being pretty delicate with the thing (like I said, I REALLY don't want to go wedging and squeezing anything on my new baby!), but maybe I missed something? Can you post pics of yours in action?
I'll also say that I thought it was odd that the only clamshell holster that my verizon store had was one that fit the extended battery, it definitely seemed to add a lot of bulk to the phone that you don't need if you're not using it. Is there just the single "one size fits all" version of this case, or are there separate ones for the standard and extended batteries (which seems like it would make a lot more sense)?
Also, thanks for the advice on the gorilla glass, I did get a set of verizon screen protectors (even though I know they're worthless) just as a temporary measure until I could get a better one, but I guess I'll be tearing that thing off and seeing how it goes. Anyone else wanna add their weight to this recommendation and make me feel a little better about going au-natural on the screen? I'm coming from a Dinc which definitely needed the screen protector, so I may just be a little paranoid, but it would totally ruin my day if I went without and then ended up with a permanently scuffed screen
Thanks again for all the advice guys, I'm totally loving this thing, just gets better and better every day I use it!
I didn't use anything on my screen (or a case for that matter) on my DX for the year I had it and the screen still looks brand new. I usually carried the phone in my pocket with nothing else in the pocket. Also dropped the phone a few times and no damage whatsoever.
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I had Gorilla Glass on another phone and used it for over a year with ZERO scratches. I do not plan on using a screen protector with my Bionic. However, I am shopping for a thin case to stop surface scratches.
I had two OG droids over a period of two years that never had a screen protector.
One did get a very minor scratch but the other I had for longer was flawless the entire time.
I think the only thing you have to watch out for if you're going bare is sand.
So what are you guys recommending for cases? I like the Incipios, but if the holster works in the car dock, that'd be a big selling point.
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I'm looking for a case that fits over the extended battery. Didn't like the uncomfortable plastic one verizon offers. Haven't seen any others.
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Looking for a case to fit over the extended battery as well. Hoping that there will be some soon!
You do NOT need a screen protector... rocked the D1 for ~2yr without one and not a single blemish became of it.. it has the same gorilla glass screen:
Youtube:Motorola Droid A855 Key Screen Scratch Test
As for cases... I got the 'high-gloss silicone' case from VZW... I like it, EXCEPT that the power button doesn't work in the car-dock. I was thinking of returning it, but I might just go exacto on it and make a little cut-out for the power button.
I don't know if this is very relevant but tomorrow i'm picking up the otterbox defender bionic case from radioshack (got a buddy whose a rep that can get me a discount). I've seen the otterbox cases on other phones and they're awesome. They do add a lot of bulk but if you're often at risk of destroying your phone if you drop it like I am, (I work at citizens bank park in philly) the bulk is well worth the protection.
Wow, some of you guys are very lucky. Gorilla Glass, without a doubt, CAN SCRATCH. It handles things like coins and keys fine, but things that are harder, like sand, will scratch it. It amazes me that some people still say its unscratchable. Do yourself a favor and get a good quality screen protector, not that Zagg garbage. I recommended Steinheil Ultra Crystal. Once its on, you'll never notice it. Just like glass.
So, just in case anyone was wondering, I did end up finding a hard case that fits in the docks/mounts easily and allows charging and dock mode. The Incipio Feather is what I got, and I'm really liking it. It barely adds any bulk to the phone, but it gives it enough protection to ward off pocket scratches or dings and would probably do fine in a small drop. It does come with a screen protector but I wouldn't recommend using it, it's one of the harder plastic ones that picks up fingerprints like crazy, and while it's big enough to fit the entire screen it doesn't bend to conform to the screen's curves so it overhangs and lifts up around the edges which sucks. I'll probably end up getting a Zagg or a Steinheil instead, but as for the case I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a hard case but not much bulk!
My steinheil screwed with the proximity sensor.
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My steinheil screwed with the proximity sensor.
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Interesting. Did you contact them? I haven't had this problem on my phone or tablet.
I've heard that the OEM case verizon sells fits in all the docks. I believe there's some sort of insert that you can pull out to adapt for the case. Thoughts...?
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I've heard that the OEM case verizon sells fits in all the docks. I believe there's some sort of insert that you can pull out to adapt for the case. Thoughts...?
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Gel OEM case fits without the insert. I rock it everyday.
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Yes, the oem SILICONE cases fit in the docks, but if you're like me and want a hard case you'e SOL. There are only three hard cases that verizon sells for the Bionic, the Incipio two-piece case, the Otterbox, and the shell holster combo, and none of them seem to fit the docks and allow charging/dock mode (not to mention that the otterbox and shell/holster are both huge). You're right about the insert, but it still doesn't help with any of the hard cases that were released at verizon, which is why I'm so stoked to find the one I did!
soul777toast said:
So, just in case anyone was wondering, I did end up finding a hard case that fits in the docks/mounts easily and allows charging and dock mode. The Incipio Feather is what I got, and I'm really liking it. It barely adds any bulk to the phone, but it gives it enough protection to ward off pocket scratches or dings and would probably do fine in a small drop. It does come with a screen protector but I wouldn't recommend using it, it's one of the harder plastic ones that picks up fingerprints like crazy, and while it's big enough to fit the entire screen it doesn't bend to conform to the screen's curves so it overhangs and lifts up around the edges which sucks. I'll probably end up getting a Zagg or a Steinheil instead, but as for the case I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a hard case but not much bulk!
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Hey I'm considering this Feather or the Seidio Surface case (which I had with my Incredible). From the pics on the Incipio website for the Feather case, it looks like the top corners are exposed...is that true? Its a little hard to tell from the website pics. Would you mind taking a couple of pics of the corners with the case on and posting here?
Thanks!!
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Hey I'm considering this Feather or the Seidio Surface case (which I had with my Incredible). From the pics on the Incipio website for the Feather case, it looks like the top corners are exposed...is that true? Its a little hard to tell from the website pics. Would you mind taking a couple of pics of the corners with the case on and posting here?
Thanks!!
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I am wondering this as well. Seems like the bottom chrome bezel might get dinged from a drop. Only thing keeping me from loving that case.
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Has anyone found a place to buy a good case for this phone yet?
Also, I sent an email to ZAGG (invisibleSHIELD) to see if they will be getting screen protectors for the vivid...I hope the respond soon...
I got the Moshi Protector and the AGF case from ATT when I picked up the vivid, case is fine, HATE the protector, makes the screen feel and react like the old resistive screens since it by design, doesn't lay flat on the screen.
I ordered a cheapo clear on ebay(prefer the clear ones) as soon as it comes in I am returning the moshi
badboyz said:
Has anyone found a place to buy a good case for this phone yet?
Also, I sent an email to ZAGG (invisibleSHIELD) to see if they will be getting screen protectors for the vivid...I hope the respond soon...
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I had a few leftovers from SGS2, and you wont believe how perfectly they fit on my Vivid. As if they were custom made for this phone.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...AA/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1320692788&sr=8-20
Not sure how they are going to work out, but I bought some yesterday.. Ill letcha know.
When i picked up the phone i got a speck case and moshi screen protector. Reason i like the moshi is because its bubble free and reusable and anti-glare. The speck case is bulky but i had one on my inspire and i dropped that phone like 20 times and not a scratch or dent
could you take some shots of the phone with the speck case. I ordered 2 white phones with the white cases and i'm hoping they are going to make the phone too big.
yh823 said:
When i picked up the phone i got a speck case and moshi screen protector. Reason i like the moshi is because its bubble free and reusable and anti-glare. The speck case is bulky but i had one on my inspire and i dropped that phone like 20 times and not a scratch or dent
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Do you think you might be able to post your thoughts on the speck case? I got the white phone, and was contemplating the white case, too, but was afraid it would be too thick and make the phone a bit bulky. Thanks!
I picked up the Otterbox Commuter case from AT&T when I picked up the phone on Sunday. I really wish they had the black plastic case with black rubber case versus the black plastic with gray rubber case. But it is protected for now.
Still looking for a good screen protector for this though.
I got the white and black speck case its not that bulky as i recently stated but its not flimsy either like some of those ebay ones. Its rubber on the inside and a smooth hard plastic on the outside. the phone is very snug in the case you dont have to worry about over time the case looses its shape or gets looser. And not to mention if you do drop the phone at least you know they phone wont fall out of it or the back plate coming off.
badboyz said:
Has anyone found a place to buy a good case for this phone yet?
Also, I sent an email to ZAGG (invisibleSHIELD) to see if they will be getting screen protectors for the vivid...I hope the respond soon...
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I'm almost certain they will be, no worries. They've made screen protectors for far less popular phones.
yh823 said:
I got the white and black speck case its not that bulky as i recently stated but its not flimsy either like some of those ebay ones. Its rubber on the inside and a smooth hard plastic on the outside. the phone is very snug in the case you dont have to worry about over time the case looses its shape or gets looser. And not to mention if you do drop the phone at least you know they phone wont fall out of it or the back plate coming off.
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How are the buttons on this case? I had Candyshell for Inspire and hated it becasue buttons were extremely stiff
just got comfirmation that my two white speck cases shipped through AT&T. Should be here tomorrow, now just have to wait for the phones to ship.
Cases and screen protector
I live in canada and really wanted to get the white speck case but when I contacted them about it they said they didn't know if they had any plans to make them, I replied with the link to the att website where its for sale and they replied with a link to the smartphone cases on their website. So helpful!
So going with the otterbox commuter and gonna get the ghost armour screen protector put on at my local mall. So far its the best I have used.
liquidxnitez said:
I picked up the Otterbox Commuter case from AT&T when I picked up the phone on Sunday. I really wish they had the black plastic case with black rubber case versus the black plastic with gray rubber case. But it is protected for now.
Still looking for a good screen protector for this though.
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I'm in exactly the same situation.
Love the Commuter for it's protection... my only complaint is that the cover over the usb port is a PAIN to open(I have to use the end of the charger cable to open it)
yh823 said:
I got the white and black speck case its not that bulky as i recently stated but its not flimsy either like some of those ebay ones. Its rubber on the inside and a smooth hard plastic on the outside. the phone is very snug in the case you dont have to worry about over time the case looses its shape or gets looser. And not to mention if you do drop the phone at least you know they phone wont fall out of it or the back plate coming off.
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I wouldn't mind getting one of these if it were less expensive. I've looked online for about a total of 4 hours today and only found the Otter Box cases to my desire. That being said, I can't stand how bulky they make the phone feel.
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I'm in exactly the same situation.
Love the Commuter for it's protection... my only complaint is that the cover over the usb port is a PAIN to open(I have to use the end of the charger cable to open it)
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Just cut it off and be done with it. Seriously, that's what I did with my previous Commuter cases.
looks like the Otterbox Defender is available. Just ordered it.
AnyMal said:
How are the buttons on this case? I had Candyshell for Inspire and hated it becasue buttons were extremely stiff
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To me he volume rocker buttons arent stiff but the power button is.
propofokgov said:
I wouldn't mind getting one of these if it were less expensive. I've looked online for about a total of 4 hours today and only found the Otter Box cases to my desire. That being said, I can't stand how bulky they make the phone feel.
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compared to the otterbox case's prices to this one they are fair the only reason i dont like otterbox cases is because you have to take them apart.
ClippinWings said:
I'm in exactly the same situation.
Love the Commuter for it's protection... my only complaint is that the cover over the usb port is a PAIN to open(I have to use the end of the charger cable to open it)
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I don't have any problems with the USB cover at all. :shrug: I squish it up and use the edge of my nail to pop it open.
DerUbermench said:
looks like the Otterbox Defender is available. Just ordered it.
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That's good to hear! I might try the Defender out as I want a holster type case.
DerUbermench said:
looks like the Otterbox Defender is available. Just ordered it.
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Wow, that will make this phone HUGE...
but you'll certainly be well protected
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liquidxnitez said:
I don't have any problems with the USB cover at all. :shrug: I squish it up and use the edge of my nail to pop it open.
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I don't have nails... Bite them. (hey don't judge, it stops me from smoking )
When i push it up, the gray rubber pushes up towards the screen... you can actually see it separate from the black plastic part of the case...
I'll likely just cut it off.
I really wanted a Speck case, but they only had them in white(not a fan) and a crazy purple & blue thing (REALLY not a fan)
Does anyone know if any of the snap on cases available for the Nexus 7 are made of a hard plastic? I can't tell from any of the ones on Amazon or eBay if they are a flexible rubber type that snaps over the Nexus, or if they are a hard plastic. I need one that is a hard plastic simply because I plan to cut it up, and need the pieces to retain their shape once cut.
What I basically want to do is cut out the middle section that covers the back of the Nexus, and use the 2 side pieces on the back of my dash bezel to hold the Nexus in place. Currently there is about a 10mm gap between the screen and the bezel face. If I can find a hard plastic case to mutilate, then I can slide the Nexus into the side pieces, causing it to be flush with the bezel face.
Thanks.
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Does anyone know if any of the snap on cases available for the Nexus 7 are made of a hard plastic? I can't tell from any of the ones on Amazon or eBay if they are a flexible rubber type that snaps over the Nexus, or if they are a hard plastic. I need one that is a hard plastic simply because I plan to cut it up, and need the pieces to retain their shape once cut.
What I basically want to do is cut out the middle section that covers the back of the Nexus, and use the 2 side pieces on the back of my dash bezel to hold the Nexus in place. Currently there is about a 10mm gap between the screen and the bezel face. If I can find a hard plastic case to mutilate, then I can slide the Nexus into the side pieces, causing it to be flush with the bezel face.
Thanks.
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The official Asus-Nexus Travel Cover is a good, thin, fairly priced, hard-plastic case. So far, its my favorite of all cases , and I have tried my fair share.
Most of the ones with front covers are hard plastic, if you go for a case made of TPU it's going to be soft.
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The official Asus-Nexus Travel Cover is a good, thin, fairly priced, hard-plastic case. So far, its my favorite of all cases , and I have tried my fair share.
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I have this case and mine is not hard back at all. Great case but I dont think what he is looking for.
Someone with a 3d printer could whip this up in least than a couple hours
system overload said:
Someone with a 3d printer could whip this up in least than a couple hours
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Go on then, why not try finding someone with the time and money to do that :/
Check eBay, they've got loads of that crap floating around
What about this: -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fosmon-Rubb...6VCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364938969&sr=8-1
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Try this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/R2-3-4-fashion-google-nexus7-matted-hard-case-cover-skin-/190810429459?var=
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A USA seller on ebay has the Fosmon for $5.95 with free shipping.
Any MOTO X bumper suggestions...other than this one here: http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/For-Motorola-Moto-X-XT1055-PC-TPU-Hybrid-Bumper-Frame-Black-MHC-XT1058-01A/?gclid=CPGQy4avsLkCFdFDMgod6jYAaA It looks like from China...don't want to wait that long.
Lol that looks just like the griffin reveal or incase proshell just without the clear plastic back. I just got the reveal yesterday, it's a very nice case. That would be my recommendation.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EI7CX1A/
I don't recall whether I got the 'frost' or the 'smoke' variation (they changed the listing, so where I bought now goes to another product of theirs for the X), but whatever it is looks good with my 'cement' back, and is hardly visible.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Motorola-Protector-Compatible-Packaging/dp/B00CXM3RCQ/
I hope an aluminum bumper pops out soon
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Just ordered a black one to show off my turquoise back and white front with black accents
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Rask40 said:
I don't recall whether I got the 'frost' or the 'smoke' variation (they changed the listing, so where I bought now goes to another product of theirs for the X), but whatever it is looks good with my 'cement' back, and is hardly visible.
http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Motorola-Protector-Compatible-Packaging/dp/B00CXM3RCQ/
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From the picture it looks like that case actually retains use of the Motorola dimple. Of course, if the back plastic is raised enough, it'll be annoying to use anyway. How's the use of the back with the case? I'd like to protect the back but still like the feel of holding it w/dimple.
Yazzinit said:
From the picture it looks like that case actually retains use of the Motorola dimple. Of course, if the back plastic is raised enough, it'll be annoying to use anyway. How's the use of the back with the case? I'd like to protect the back but still like the feel of holding it w/dimple.
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It does retain the dimple and doesn't try to jam their logo onto your design either (several other cases like to put their brand logo down near the bottom, which is an annoyance in my eyes!). I like the case, find that the phone still retains it's "easy to hold" characteristics. Sorry for the delay in responding, wasn't getting my notifications for some reason.
Rask40 said:
It does retain the dimple and doesn't try to jam their logo onto your design either (several other cases like to put their brand logo down near the bottom, which is an annoyance in my eyes!). I like the case, find that the phone still retains it's "easy to hold" characteristics. Sorry for the delay in responding, wasn't getting my notifications for some reason.
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i have the moto X and just a case from verizon. what is this "dimple" everyone keeps talking about?
yamaha83 said:
i have the moto X and just a case from verizon. what is this "dimple" everyone keeps talking about?
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the place where the moto logo is on the back of the phone is slightly concave (i.e. dimple). Many people think the dimple feels good when holding the phone or taking pictures. Just a solid spot to put your finger when you are holding the phone.
jayboyyyy said:
the place where the moto logo is on the back of the phone is slightly concave (i.e. dimple). Many people think the dimple feels good when holding the phone or taking pictures. Just a solid spot to put your finger when you are holding the phone.
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ahhh i see.... my case for sure does not have that... hmmm, i never held the phone without the case and i kind of like the dimple too...lol
yamaha83 said:
ahhh i see.... my case for sure does not have that... hmmm, i never held the phone without the case and i kind of like the dimple too...lol
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i have gotten mine yet but most people say for some odd reason they just really like the dimple. it's the small things that count.
Just got the Hyperion case in, it's perfect. Dimple fully useable, yet protects the back. Cutouts are perfect. Can't ask for anything more for $7 off of Amazon
Just bit the bullet and got the chinese bumper case from TVC. I figured for $4 and some change it was worth it to try. Plus, I don't want any coverage of the back of the phone so i wasn't willing to compromise on that. Will try to report back on my impressions.
awperk said:
Just bit the bullet and got the chinese bumper case from TVC. I figured for $4 and some change it was worth it to try. Plus, I don't want any coverage of the back of the phone so i wasn't willing to compromise on that. Will try to report back on my impressions.
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I also ordered a couple of them to see how they fit and look. Hope we actually get them.
I ended up going for the incase proshell because it had the dimple, but the way the cutout is renders the dimple almost useless. additionally, the sides of the phone are the same material as the back (slippery plastic) but i thought they were rubber. really only the lip is rubber and the lip is tiny at that. can you comment on if the griffin reveal has rubber sides and a decent sized lip?
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Lol that looks just like the griffin reveal or incase proshell just without the clear plastic back. I just got the reveal yesterday, it's a very nice case. That would be my recommendation.
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tbebo said:
I also ordered a couple of them to see how they fit and look. Hope we actually get them.
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awperk said:
Just bit the bullet and got the chinese bumper case from TVC. I figured for $4 and some change it was worth it to try. Plus, I don't want any coverage of the back of the phone so i wasn't willing to compromise on that. Will try to report back on my impressions.
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Please do let us know how it is. I cannot believe no company has made any bumper for us yet One of the selling point of Mx is the design. Why do people want to cover it up? So bumper makes the most sense... is it just me
Also, Ebay is selling that as well...seems to be shipped from TX
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hybrid-Plastic-Backless-Bumper-Case-for-Motorola-Moto-X-/231052501660?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item35cbcd629c
i picked up this case but on ebay from a US seller
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Motorola-S-Line-Flexible-Cover/dp/B00EB3FZH0
reviews are pretty good and I also already have this same style case with the S for a nexus 7 on ebay (bought it for $4 and its actually a pretty decent case, has ridges for grip on side)
actually found the moto -x version for $3 free shipping on ebay from a US seller as well. for $3 why not.
$3 ebay link for the cimo s-line case below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251325198541
asylvia said:
I ended up going for the incase proshell because it had the dimple, but the way the cutout is renders the dimple almost useless. additionally, the sides of the phone are the same material as the back (slippery plastic) but i thought they were rubber. really only the lip is rubber and the lip is tiny at that. can you comment on if the griffin reveal has rubber sides and a decent sized lip?
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Soft rubber sides and a more than adequate yet not overly massive lip. I am very picky with cases and am quite happy with the Griffin. It's very comfortable to hold and doesn't add much bulk at all. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for that style of case.
How would you say it will hold up to drops? Does it have adequate protection? I know the cheap tpu cases handle drops quite well and seem to dissipate the energy from an impact. I'm guessing the rubber sides would do the same.
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asylvia said:
How would you say it will hold up to drops? Does it have adequate protection? I know the cheap tpu cases handle drops quite well and seem to dissipate the energy from an impact. I'm guessing the rubber sides would do the same.
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Hard to say considering I have no intention on testing it I do have a Diztronic TPU case (which I love) but I feel more comfortable having my phone in the Reveal vs. the TPU. Take that how you will.