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[Q] NS4G Phantomskinz

I searched all over the Internet for this answer and came up with nothing so far. Has anyone tried the phantomskinz chromatics for the Nexus S 4G? I see they have the T-Mobile version, but has anyone tried that on the Sprint Nexus S? I used it on my Epic and I loved it, but I don't want to get it it if won't cover my phone right. If anyone has tried it, please let me know how it fit. Thanks!

Would like to know for my i9023 also, why dont these guys put the model numbers instead of just listing stuff as "for nexus s"?

CONTACTMC said:
Would like to know for my i9023 also, why dont these guys put the model numbers instead of just listing stuff as "for nexus s"?
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I do have a message into Phantomskinz about the 4G version, I'll update this thread once I hear back from them. Hopefully someone here has actually tried the Nexus S version they are selling with both of the 4G and the i9023 versions so we can see what it will fit like.

Are the 4g and the I9023 the same size?

I have absolutely no idea...maybe others are going to shed some light on our situation...
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Based on specs listed online (checked by others) the Sprint 4G version is 0.3 mm thicker than the TMo version. As far as I can tell, people have been able to use cases interchangeably. (e.g. the incipio feather that people seem to like fits both) I've been reading threads here and at androidcentral for a week or two and I don't recall someone saying they had an accessory that fit one and not the other, but none of this is confirmation for your question.
I just ordered a Phantomskinz Chromatics (carbon fiber black) and it's in the mail. I'll post with a response and possibly pictures when I get it in and installed.

Thanks so much! Pictures would be much appreciated! Let us know how it goes.
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I emailed em, they won't fit the i9023, not happy!

They asked me if I want to test one and let them know how it fits...I'll let you know what I find out.
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They do work for the NS4G, have the carbon fiber one on there right now.

How does it look? Fit perfectly? Pics?
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jerbeck24 said:
How does it look? Fit perfectly? Pics?
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I bought one for my NS4G and it fit alright. The power button didn't line up perfectly. The texture of the carbon fiber was actually more slippery that the stock back in my opinion. I took it off after a few hours of it being on there.

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I bought one for my NS4G and it fit alright. The power button didn't line up perfectly. The texture of the carbon fiber was actually more slippery that the stock back in my opinion. I took it off after a few hours of it being on there.
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Same experience. The power button cutout wasn't lined up properly. There is also a little extra material at each of the folds at the corners where the back curves down. I agree that the carbon fiber is more slick than the original cover.
I've left it on for now because it looks ok overall and it's protecting the phone. If something better comes along I might try that. I'll post pictures later if I can.

I'm late to the party but bought the carbon fiber skin and it is definitely not made for the NS4G. It has extra at each corner as stated above plus it doesn't cover completely. I don't see myself using this for very long. I wish I had read this sooner.

Nexus 7 FitFolio by Speck

I would love to see Speck make a Nexus 7 FitFolio Case so I have submitted a request to do so, if you like the idea please go vote for it as per there feedback email the more votes they get the more likely they will be to build the case.
Here is an example of there current FitFolio for Kindle Fire which I would like them to model the Nexus 7 after.

I'm looking forward to this too. Speck already confirmed via Twitter that they are making it!

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I'm looking forward to this too. Speck already confirmed via Twitter that they are making it!
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Really this is what I got from there team when I emailed them last night:
"Thank you for contacting us. I took a look and there is no word on if we are making a case for the Google Nexus 7 at this time. You can submit your idea for a case for it to our design team! You can submit your idea to our Feedback page found on our homepage on the far left side of the screen. You can submit the idea for voting and the more votes it gets, the more likely our team will be to consider it. Please take a moment to do so!
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T (650) 462-2040 | [email protected]"

Well, if they want you to design it it, I'd personally add in magnectic latching system as well.

MWBehr said:
Well, if they want you to design it it, I'd personally add in magnectic latching system as well.
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Yea I listed that in my description I submitted
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Title is super misleading

IamPro said:
Title is super misleading
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Sorry that was not my intention

It looks quite difficult (read: impossible) to press the physical buttons on the kindle fire version, and with the nexus 7 having the buttons on an angle, it seems like it would be MORE impossible on a model fit for the N7. I do hope they do something about that before releasing one, but I agree that I would definitely hunt one down if they made one

Man, I would get it too. Too bad I ordered the TreeGloo case already . It's not coming til Early August. This Speck one if made, would come even later though..

I'd be all over that in red. I'm gonna have more backup cases than I know what to do with I think. Everytime I buy one something else comes out that I want. Fortunately neither I have bought have cost very much.

+1 on the Speck.

The Speck looks like JUST what im looking for. Hopefully they make it!
If only the cutouts for buttons on the KF case were the same i'd buy it...

I just spoke to 1 of their representatives via live chat and she said that they will be available in august. And to check the website later on.
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Nicraz said:
I just spoke to 1 of their representatives via live chat and she said that they will be available in august. And to check the website later on.
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I sure hope that's true but I'm not holding my breath
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bdizzel1982 said:
I sure hope that's true but I'm not holding my breath
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I'm not holding my breath either lol. I'm using my Kindle case for now and just waiting patiently to see what case to get. I saw a Speck for kindle today at Marshall's and it looked nice.
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I wonder if the magnet could be used as the closure rather than that strap thing since there is a magnet in the nexus. Then this would be the case i want.

Nice. Another good one other than Marware.

Definately the sort of thing im looking for too, did you ask for a slit at the back where the speaker is too?

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I wonder if the magnet could be used as the closure rather than that strap thing since there is a magnet in the nexus. Then this would be the case i want.
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I think they would have to include two different magnets for that since the screen sensor is right above the pogo pins and in order to keep it closed you would want another one on the far side of the tablet at the edge of the cover. It could be done but I doubt they will go that route.

Woot it looks like it worked I just saw this posted on there twitter feed
"Speck Products ‏@speckproducts
@sbgmag We will be making a Folio style case for Nexus 7. Be on the lookout in a month or two!"

For those of you who don't like cases but are worried about traveling with your N7...

I picked this travel case up at Target for about 12$... fits everything nicely.
http://i.imgur.com/riXfL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/A81Vq.jpg

That looks pretty slick for a travel case.:good:

I like it might have to go buy one, do you happen to know the name of it.

kidnice15 said:
I might have to go buy one, do you happen to know the name of it.
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Its actually not even in the electrinics department of target. Its in the camping supply area next to the travel stuff. Its labeled as an e-reader case and has a cardboard sleeve around it. I'm pretty sure the brand was Embark

Thanks.. I am going to go look tomorrow.. I had a feeling it would be an a area I wouldn't know about.lol

Good find. I may grab one of these.
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Its even got a wrist strap.

Got a brand name or something?

Amon_Re said:
Got a brand name or something?
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I'm pretty sure the brand was Embark
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See above.

From looking online it looks like this is it
HTML:
http://www.target.com/p/embark-compression-case-black/-/A-14021658

Just an FYI, I had a similar case for my old Archos PMP. The elastic band wore away the finish on the PMP's frame after a bit of taking it out and putting it back in. I imagine that, if you're careful, it won't be a problem. And one advantage to plastic over metal is that there's no paint to abrade.

Thanks exactly what i was looking for!

That's the right one in the website posted but it says $16 online. It was definitely only $12 or $12.99 in store.

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Just an FYI, I had a similar case for my old Archos PMP. The elastic band wore away the finish on the PMP's frame after a bit of taking it out and putting it back in. I imagine that, if you're careful, it won't be a problem. And one advantage to plastic over metal is that there's no paint to abrade.
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I'm not sure if this will be a problem with this or not but regardless, keeping it face down will eliminate that problem.

Wow man nice find !!! But I am waiting for a portenzo hardback case !
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hkim.doc said:
Wow man nice find !!! But I am waiting for a portenzo hardback case !
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ok!!

Hmm. This looks pretty decent actually. Simple but effective.
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[Official] Nexus 10 cover from Google

Hopefully this is a sign of more official accessories to come.
https://play.google.com/store/devic...ey?id=nexus_10_cover_gray&feature=accessories
If another thread with this info has already been posted (I didn't see one), my apologies. Feel free to merge or delete this if it's the case.

I wonder if its as bad as the nexus 7 one
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I like it.. But i tend to put my tablet down on random surfaces so i need a back cover as well

Most of the other cases are better thats just covers the screen and is more expensive but it would be nice if google could release a good hard case
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About Damn time lol
They shipped these covers to some of the reviewers and they seem pretty nice!
If I remember right, they don't work very well as a stand

I ordered one. My current case is a little worn anyway, so I could use new one. I'll post my thoughts on it when it arrives.

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I ordered one. My current case is a little worn anyway, so I could use new one. I'll post my thoughts on it when it arrives.
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What was your final price with shipping? Curious
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ThugosaurusRex said:
What was your final price with shipping? Curious
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Mine came to $38 with shipping and tax (FL).
I always buy the cheap crap and really want a official case, loved it in The Verge review and have waited for the Scarlet one since I saw it... I also hate my Moko Ultra slim because of the back cover, I want a minimal case
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It says scarlet... Is it my screen or does it look more bright orange?

I'll order one tomorrow. Really glad they finally are offering it.
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the_boo said:
It says scarlet... Is it my screen or does it look more bright orange?
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It's a burnish orange/red. Check out the verge preview and they have it on it
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Its unreal how long it took for this to come out. What excuse can there possibly be for a 6 month delay on the first official accessory? So strange to me. Looks decent though.
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Ordered the scarlet one too. I'll post some pictures when it arrives. Including shipping to Germany it came 35,98 €. Compared to eg official Samsung covers it really isn't that expensive. The thing i wonder is, if we may see some more accesoires in the near future (dock perhaps)? Hopefully Google has something more to come...

It came to just over £30 in the UK. 3 - 5 Shipping days. Can't wait!

Guys any video for this official case?
Wat you guys recomment, should I order this or get the poetic slimline???
Price difference of 20 dollars !!
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It doesn't cover the back of the device, or the corners. Much better 3rd party cases already available.

I can't believe I waited all this time for what is effectively a flap. It doesn't even fold into a stand!

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I can't believe I waited all this time for what is effectively a flap
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...and an expensive flap at that, seemingly designed by somebody late at night whilst drunk in a pub.

s4vva said:
I can't believe I waited all this time for what is effectively a flap. It doesn't even fold into a stand!
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I like the concept of not covering the back, but I agree it should fold. It´s seems prety rigid, making it even somewhat uncorfortable to hold the tablet. I will wait for some reviews and photos around here.

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I like the concept of not covering the back, but I agree it should fold. It´s seems prety rigid, making it even somewhat uncorfortable to hold the tablet. I will wait for some reviews and photos around here.
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Same here, its a crap design for $30. I'm going to stick with the poetic case. Id prefer something that just covered the front (im not clumsy) because the tablet is so thin and light and then folds into a stand but this isnt it.

Leather pouches

Anyone know of a leather pouch made for the M8 yet? I had a Sena case for my Note. I'm hoping I can find something for this as I really don't want to put such a nice phone in an ugly case.

http://www.htcaccessories.com.au/PO_S650.aspx

I will share it here once i find one.

Looks like it fits a bunch of devices..I don't trust it. My sena case was built specifically for my note, fit perfectly, and would never let my phone skip out on accident.
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Yes i've been looking daily for a pouch.. (since i got the phone on 6 days ago lol)

I picked up this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMRA06S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's originally for the HTC One M7. I use it with my Dot View case. It's a bit snug, but it fits. It's been working out a lot better after working it out for a few days. The package smell on the pouch is a little strong, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with the look and build quality. FYI, it's a belt clip, not sure if that's what you're looking for.

I emailed sena cases about this.. they said they'd look into it if they get more attention about the phone. I'd suggest you guys do they same if you're interested. They already made cases for the older ones so hopefully they will for this too.
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I just got a Krussel 5x case that's a little too big but works. Quality leather and I owned a 3x size with no problems.
I wonder if a 4x will work.
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This pouch case is from Noreve. I have ordered many cases from this company and they have been super well made. And if there ever was an issue, they replaced mine without a problem. Highly recommend this company for quality and excellent fit.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_One_M8_Tradition_C_leather_case.html

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I just got a Krussel 5x case that's a little too big but works. Quality leather and I owned a 3x size with no problems.
I wonder if a 4x will work.
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Krussel's web site says the Hector 4xl is the right one for the M8, but according to the published interior dimensions it is 1.5mm short on width and height.
Alan
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Just ordered this http://m.ebay.com/itm/161270101427?nav=SEARCH

And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/

I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/

II-XeenoX-II said:
I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/
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Let us know how this one fits when you get it. I was thinking about buying this exact pouch.
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croques said:
And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/
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I like the green accent on this one.

II-XeenoX-II said:
I ordered this one yesterday, not made for the M8 but the dimensions are right there with it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H99LRCA/
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Looks good.
When it arrives, Can you post some pics with your M8 fully in the case so we can see the fit. Thanks.
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Just ordered this http://m.ebay.com/itm/161270101427?nav=SEARCH
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Let us know the quality when it arrives. It doesn't say genuine leather.
Good slim case though.

eep02b said:
Let us know how this one fits when you get it. I was thinking about buying this exact pouch.
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globalgpj said:
Looks good.
When it arrives, Can you post some pics with your M8 fully in the case so we can see the fit. Thanks.
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Looks like it will be a while before I can post results if the date of arrival is correct. Looks like it wont get to me until May 25th :[

II-XeenoX-II said:
Looks like it will be a while before I can post results if the date of arrival is correct. Looks like it wont get to me until May 25th :[
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I always use these pouches for my phones:
http://www.bags4u.eu/
Perfect fit and great quality.
Emailed them and they're expecting the first items for the new One within the next 2 weeks.

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And I've just bought this:- https://www.etsy.com/
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Wow, these look really nice. The lava(gray)/petrol(dark blue) combination with a cc slot is really tempting me but it isn't cheap. Post pics when you get yours please.
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I'm waiting for the sena ultra slim.
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