Anyone selling these slim cases for shipping to UK? - Nexus 7 Accessories

Hi guys,
I'm in the UK - and have seen so many great cases on here - but all of the sites, don't ship to the UK!
Anyone aware of sites where I can get the slim line sleep wake cases - as seen here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792482
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807472
I have a case at present, one of the cheap ones from ebay, but the border - around the screen - is annoying me now - I can't swipe down to get the notification bar some times..
The slim line cases - have grips on the corners only, so no issue!

sorry forgot to say - I would prefer sites that are confirmed to have the newer sleep / wake style - that don't lock the tablet when you fold the cover back!

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Touch Dual Crystal Cases ?

Hi,
Bought the wife a Touch Dual, but I cannot seem to find any crystal cases for it.
Does anyone have any leads on where I can get one ?
TIA
check this out... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1796137#post1796137
I just ordered this from hong kong for £3.99 inc postage, will let you know what it's like if it turns up lol, also read a thread that said i may need to change touch sensitivity setting to accomodate the case so bear that in mind
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Crystal-Case-...ryZ20345QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Update!!!
Crystal case is great! good build, fits well and is also supplied with a screen proctector and ......carry strap (?)
nice gesture but don't know why. Also when in case, buttons recesed ( doesn't affect functions!) so stops unwanted apps launching while in your pocket

Nexus S - Your customization

Post here how your Nexus S looks like, or how it's going to look like, complete with accessories, custom ROM's and more! Just use this quote:
Phone (display type):
Root:
Custom ROM:
Homescreen replacement:
Screen protector:
Case:
Other accessories:
Carrier (+ country):
Subscription:
Notes:
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You can add more, of course, if you miss something. As for accessories, hyperlinks would be nice.
Let me start off. I don't own a Nexus S, as for now at least, but this is how it's going to look like:
Phone (display type): i9023 Nexus S (Super Clear LCD)
Root: No
Custom ROM: No
Homescreen replacement: Launcher Pro Plus
Screen protector: Seidio USG Crystal Clear
Case: "S" Curved Gel Case Black
Other accessories: No
Carrier (+ country): Vodafone (Netherlands)
Subscription: 70 minutes/sms, datalimit 10x the average, speed 3,6mb/s (23 euro/month, 1 year)
Notes:
I am not sure about the case yet. It is either this case or PlastiDip. What looks better to you?
As for the homescreen replacement, I'll stick with stock Android for a while, untill I get bored with it. Launcher Pro Plus looks very cool!
Phone (display type): i9020 Nexus S (Super AMOLED)
Root: Yes
Custom ROM: No
Homescreen replacement: No
Screen protector: None
Case: None
Other accessories: Car Holder
Carrier (+ country): Plus (Poland)
Subscription: 200 minutes/sms, 3G speeds up/down limit 25GB (110 PLN/month, 6 months)
Notes:
For now ... none xD
25GB limit? That is sick! Here we have unlimited, but that doesn't mean 25GB! Unlimited is 10x the average of the users, so that would be in between 1 en 2GB.
Nexus i9020 rooted running cm7 nightlies with Trinity 1.4 kernel. Adw Ex launcher. T-Mobile uk contract. No accessories. Loving it
willcpfc said:
Nexus i9020 rooted running cm7 nightlies with Trinity 1.4 kernel. Adw Ex launcher. T-Mobile uk contract. No accessories. Loving it
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Yeah, I already thought that most of you would use a custom ROM, because this is a developers forum. I don't see the point, even to root (except for taking screenshots), but I'm glad you like it so much!
This trinity kernel overclocks the device from 1Ghz to 1.4, right? Is it much faster?
Phone (display type): i9020 Nexus S (Super AMOLED)
Root: No
Custom ROM: No
Homescreen replacement: None
Screen protector: None
Case: None
Other accessories: Jabra BT2070 and Golla Pouch
Carrier (+ country): Globe (Philippines)
Subscription: Consumable plan + unlimited data (subscription can be daily, 5 days and monthly on top of monthly bill)
Notes:
not really a fan of cases and screen overlays, prefer my gadgets naked.
Androyed said:
Yeah, I already thought that most of you would use a custom ROM, because this is a developers forum. I don't see the point, even to root (except for taking screenshots), but I'm glad you like it so much!
This trinity kernel overclocks the device from 1Ghz to 1.4, right? Is it much faster?
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for me its out of personal enjoyment....flashing roms and getting out of bootloops etc As I understand (I am new to all this) it has been overclocked like you say and yes....according to benchmarks it makes a big performance increase. Real world difference....well its a fast bit of kit to start with but for boot times I find overclocked faster. I think the whole mod scene is great IF that's what you want to do, like I say I enjoy the whole process and it is useful to be able to get rid of apps you don't want or need. My first modded phone was a SE X10i and root+roms made a hell of a difference to that device which was and is handicapped by Sony.
Phone (display type):i9020..samoled
Root: no
Custom ROM: no
Homescreen replacement: no
Screen protector: no
Case:loads...currently the "s" gel one
Other accessories:no
Carrier (+ country):Vodafone UK
Subscription:1200mins,unlimited texts...1gb data
Notes:
Phone (display type): I9020 (Super AMOLED)
Root: yes
Custom ROM: CyanogenMod Nightly #13 (01-23-2011)
Homescreen replacement: ADW Launcher EX 1.21
Screen protector: no
Case: no (awaiting Case-Mate Tough Case)
Other accessories: n/a
Carrier (+ country): T-Mobile, USA
Subscription: Family Plan, Android G1 Plan (Unlimited Web, 400 Text)
Notes: n/a
Hmm, I see none of you use a screen protector. Any reasons for that?
I am going to buy the clearest and most touch responsive on the market, the Seidio USG Crystal Clear. I don't like my screen protector to mess with the colours and responsiveness, but I don't mind fingerprints: I just use a screen protector so that I know that I can easily take it off and that my normal screen isn't damaged. It feels a lot safer!
Funny though that you do use cases!
Androyed said:
Hmm, I see none of you use a screen protector. Any reasons for that?
I am going to buy the clearest and most touch responsive on the market, the Seidio USG Crystal Clear. I don't like my screen protector to mess with the colours and responsiveness, but I don't mind fingerprints: I just use a screen protector so that I know that I can easily take it off and that my normal screen isn't damaged. It feels a lot safer!
Funny though that you do use cases!
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While it's not "gorilla glass", the screen is still glass, and it's very difficult to scratch glass. I somehow managed a small scratch on my very first iPhone (original model) despite kid-glove treatment, but I could only see it when the screen was off.
4 iPhones and 5 Androids later, with none of them using a screen protector, I've yet to have scratched any of them, even when placed in my pocket with other items like a second phone, headsets, etc. I personally just don't think they're necessary. YMMV
On the other hand, especially with Samsung's plastic backed phones, protection for the back makes some sense, as they do scratch up easily. My i9000 got scruffed up noticeably after a couple of months. I ended up putting an Invisible Shield back on it. Still haven't bothered with that on the NS, though.
Phone (display type):i9020 SAMOLED
Root:yes
Custom ROM:CM7 Nightlies
Homescreen replacement:ADW
Screen protector:none
Case:This
Other accessories:
Carrier (+ country):Tmobile USA
Subscription:EM+ 600min texting+internet $60
Notes:
Phone (display type): i9020 SAMOLED
Root: Yes
Custom ROM: Bionix 1.2 and Modaco R9 -- flip flop
Kernel: Trinity15b
Homescreen replacement: I love stock too much
Screen protector: InvisibleShield, not liking it at all.
Case: "S" Curved Black Gel
Other accessories: None
Carrier (+ country): T-Mobile (USA, Alaska)
Subscription: 500 Minutes, Unlimited Data and Texts
Notes: None
Phone (display type): Super AMOLED
Root: Yes
Custom ROM: CM7
Homescreen replacement: Launcher Pro
Screen protector: None, got some cheap one coming with a case I just ordered. Gonna see if that's enough, probably not though.
Case: White Amzer silicone and S curved gel case.
Other accessories: Arkon mega grip dock, motorola 950 mah car charger, and aux cable.
Carrier (+ country): T-Mobile USA
Subscription: 600 minutes (old individual plan) + 300 texts + unlimited data = ~$65
Notes: What else do you want to know?
distortedloop said:
While it's not "gorilla glass", the screen is still glass, and it's very difficult to scratch glass. I somehow managed a small scratch on my very first iPhone (original model) despite kid-glove treatment, but I could only see it when the screen was off.
4 iPhones and 5 Androids later, with none of them using a screen protector, I've yet to have scratched any of them, even when placed in my pocket with other items like a second phone, headsets, etc. I personally just don't think they're necessary. YMMV
On the other hand, especially with Samsung's plastic backed phones, protection for the back makes some sense, as they do scratch up easily. My i9000 got scruffed up noticeably after a couple of months. I ended up putting an Invisible Shield back on it. Still haven't bothered with that on the NS, though.
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Well, I know that glass is almost impossible to scratch, at least as impossible is Gorilla Glass (<- only helps it not to break when you drop your phone), and I don't want a screen protector to mess with the colours and touch responsiveness/feel of the phone, but with a super clear one like the Seidio it is as good as without a screen protector. It's just that I feel safer with a screen protector.
I think I'm just going to buy one, see if there is much difference between with or without protector in responsiveness, feel and looks. If there is much difference, I'm not going to use a protector. After all my brothers Xperia X10 hasn't got any scratches, and it doesn't have a screen protector either.
DKYang said:
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Nothing! I just think it is interesting to see which accessories people are using, and if they use custom ROM's. For example, I just found out that no one uses a screen protector!
Of course, you can add whatever you want. What else do you want me to know?
Phone (display type): Super Amoled, love this super amoled, especially when prople says "that black ... it's so black!" (Yeah, I use pure black wallpaper).
Root: No
Custom ROM: No
Homescreen replacement: LauncherPro Plus
Screen protector: None
Case: None
Other accessories: This pouch
Carrier (+ country): Vodafone, The Netherlands (I bought my NS from UK)
Subscription: I don't remember, but it is still the old unlimited one.
Notes:
I cannot stand screen protector, nor phone case. Screen protector is fine (I used it with my old WM), if applied "perfectly". Perfect = aligned correctly, and no trapped bubbles. Oh and the edge of the screen protector, it attract and trap dusts!
Since my HTC Desire, I just use soft pouch. And it is perfect for the naked phone. No problem with scratch or anything and the phone still looks new
Root? Probably ok for screen-shooting. But that's not worth the hassle, because I dont quite like custom ROM. Stock ROM is still OK so far. Even though has some quirks like un-stable WiFi and laggy browser which cannot be fixed with any custom ROM anyway
@hierboven
Vodafone heeft nooit unlimited gehad, toch? Moet dan FUP zijn geweest. Ik denk dat 10x het gemiddelde nu wel gelijk is aan ongeveer 1 of 2GB, dus dat de nieuwe limieten voor Vodafone niet echt verschil maken.
Aan de andere kant, Vodafone controleerde nooit echt of je over je limiet heen ging. Je mocht zogenaamd ook niet tetheren, maar het werkte wel gewoon. Nooit een brief gehad ofzo.
Androyed said:
25GB limit? That is sick! Here we have unlimited, but that doesn't mean 25GB! Unlimited is 10x the average of the users, so that would be in between 1 en 2GB.
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It is subscription for long term (8 years) loyalty
For protection i will probably buy pouch or if something like this http://cgi.ebay.pl/BLACK-HYBRID-HARD-BACK-CASE-FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S-I9000-/170523428812?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item27b3fd07cc show up xD
Phone (display type): i9020 Super AMOLED
Root: Yes
Custom ROM: CM7 Nightlies
Homescreen replacement: Launcher Pro Plus
Screen protector: None
Case: None
Other accessories: Car charger and aux cable.
Carrier (+ country): T-Mobile USA
Subscription: EM+ 1000 minutes + Unlimited Text + Unlimited data
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PCBK-A7 case made specifically for A7/A7+

shopnbc sold a bundle which included a case, it appears to close with a snap button and opens vertically and made of black 'leather-like' material. they included the model number of it online. searching for "PCBK-A7" online gives results for retailers, including sellers on ebay who sell the very same case going for around $11 total.
ecost has one for $11.09 total
ebay has a retailer selling for $10.99 total
A quick Google search turned up the following link:
http://www.thenerds.net/STREAMTV_NE...r_Like_Case_For_A7_Series_Tablets.PCBKA7.html
I've just ordered one. I'll let you all know how my experience goes.
Sent from my A7+
I got it and it fits snugly. It's held in by a flap of material you tuck over the top. But the fit is so tight that it'll hold. Because the A7 and A7+ are basically the same, none of the ports are obstructed. The cover has two kinds of stands to prop it up at different angles, there are no pockets but you can tuck small things under the stands when you're not using them. The button clasp that holds the case closed acually came off one side when i first unbuttoned it, I pressed it into position hard and it hasn't come apart again. But when it's in the open position and buttoned the cover can move around a bit, so using the stand is a bit tricky. Overall, it's definitely worth the $11 for keeping it protected, not so much for the functionality. the material around the screen is a bit close to the screen, making access to the top and bottom edge tricky. i just make the status bar open with a vertical swipe on the home screen in the settings so i don't have to actually click on the bar itself. the off screen buttons are still accessible even if the material is too close.

Bunker Ring 3

I just received my Bunker Ring from 'The Hi Shop' last week and I'm loving it so far. As someone with very small hands and a massive phone, I find myself dropping and having a very hard time of gripping the phone. This solves that problem. Although the ring is too big for my finger, it still works very well in providing excellent grip. I also looked into the FlyGrip but the price-point really pushed me away. $30 plus ~$14 shipping plus very likely brokerage fees with FedEx put me off. That being said, here are some of the features of the ring:
- 360 degree rotation in the ring (allows for a large variety of viewing positions for landscape and portrait)
- Kick stand (both landscape and portrait) in which viewing angles can be adjusted
- Reusable/easily removable adhesive (it's micro suction, you can wash it with water and it'll be as good as new; doesn't leave residue)
- Price (at only $20 plus $3 shipping, it's much cheaper than the FlyGrip)
Here's the link to where i bought it:
http://www.thehishop.com/ths-bunker...-permanent-adhesive-360-degree-rotatable.html
Hope this review was helpful!
Dimensions of the rectangular piece? Also what is the thickness of the entire assembly when snapped down?
Sent from galaxy note 2, tablet in my pocket! ^_^
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What case is that? Underneath the ring I mean.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
Android_Noob_2k12 said:
What case is that? Underneath the ring I mean.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
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INCIPIO Samsung Galaxy Note II Dual PRO Shine Case
I also have the bunker ring but I only paid 6.37 for it. it's here on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/251147580077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 It ships from China, but I received it in 11 days. Here it is on Amazon for $5.98 with shipping, http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Bunker-Holder-Iphone-Galaxy/dp/B009T11WYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359302268&sr=8-1&keywords=bunker+ring
You can definitely see the difference in quality between original and ebay one, just by looking at it. But I'm sure ebay one will work the same way. Oh, I just wish they would come up with some universal clamp so you don't have to stick it to the case and use it with any case.
I had the OEM bunker ring. Very nice. I liked it a lot on my Note 1. However, after using it for about 6-12 months, it started flipping in the opposite direction. Over time, it got very loose and would no longer function as a portrait stand.
Recently I purchased the cheaper ebay version. It's very hard to twist to make it 90 degrees so you can put your finger in it. I have to use two hands whereas with the original, I could do it with one hand. At the same time, the good thing about the ebay version is that because it's stiff, it'll also less likely move in the wrong direction (picture the ring flat but in the wrong direction). Also, the hinge on the ebay version is completely plastic. This means it'll likely give and wear down over time...but then again, it only cost me 6 bucks vs 20.
In the end, I'd prefer the OEM version, if only they could improve the hinge. But in it's current state, I had to remove it. I'm using the ebay one now.

ISO "protective" style cases, really hard to find

So among my several slight disappointments upon receiving my 7T the other day is how hard it is to find the kind of case I like (in the US). After much experimentation with 3 different models of OP, I only like "ultra slim" cases with exposed volume and power buttons. The case like this most people would recognize is the "classic" official OP "protective case." Yes, I know the top and bottom are exposed but I don't care; I'm all about the naked buttons. Beside the official OP cases go out of stock almost immediately and are way too expensive (I wouldn't pay more than @$10 for a case).
https://imgur.com/ZAAYWmP
The vast majority of cases for my old OP6 and my new 7T have covered buttons that are very unpleasant to press, regardless of the rest of the design. Even my go to Nillkin Frosted was redesigned for the 7T with covered buttons.
You can still buy the standard very cheap Chinese case I always get, but it takes forever to come. These are *never* available in the US *anywhere* for some reason, but foreign sites like Daily Objects have had literally dozens of cases in this style for every OP phone until the 7T. No more.
I actually did find the ideal case and it available from Amazon for US shipping. The company is Kalibri and this is the only OP case I've ever seen with *both* exposed buttons *and* covered top and bottom, which is ideal and unique. But it's ~$30 (again). Oddly the Kalibri brand seems more or less exclusive to Amazon and international Amazon sites have a better selection but they are not shipping to the US these days.
So do a brother a favor: if you happen to stumble across a case with exposed buttons for under $20 please let me know by pm or a reply to this post. Thanks!

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