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So just got the nexus s 4g, wanna get a really really slim minimalist case almost a bumper type case, so I narrowed between two choices the Nexus S Ringke Case or the Incipio feather Ultralight Hard Shell Case. And i ddint seem to find any other good alternatives between those, any suggestions? I posted the link to both below.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-Slim-Protection-Kit_p_234.html
http://www.myincipio.com/Google-Nex...exus-S-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
Incipio Feather is less bulky and more slim than any silicon/TPU cases.
If your picky and takes care of your phone go with the feather by incipio. Tpu case if your more caresless and drops phones constantly
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a review on the incipio site said the case needed to be trimmed to fit the 4g? I am also trying to decide on the incipio because its made for the nexus s and the NS4g is a bit thicker.
a review on the incipio site said the case needed to be trimmed to fit the 4g? I am also trying to decide on the incipio because its made for the nexus s and the NS4g is a bit thicker.
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Incipio fits well on my NS4G, and since every case isn't exactly the same u might have to trim only little bit on top of power button cut out, more like scraping off some plastic, sharp knife will help. I strongly recommend that case, I love it.
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ditto. my wife and i both have incipio feather case, i'm a phone in the pocket guy so need something light and thin that doesnt add bulk. only thing i wish it it covered top and bottom better, but no biggie. and my power button works fine, the cutout is not centered to it, i thought about trimming the top of the cutout like 1mm MAYBE, but not necessary. great case for the $, check deals on amazon.
i would go for the rearth ringke. Nice case and good deal on the bundle (w/2 audio plugs and screen protectors, even if they are a little small).
Man, im way to hard on my phones to use a sleek case. i tape two 4" pieces of foam top either side of mine
balibalistic said:
Man, im way to hard on my phones to use a sleek case. i tape two 4" pieces of foam top either side of mine
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Lol
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I like my Rearth Ringke!
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Incipio is the way to go...excellent case.
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Ok, looks like Nexus 7 forum doesn't have one of these yet :angel:
Let's go, guys. What's your preference? This is NOT just what you're currently using, but what you're planning/prefer to use. So if you prefer cover but it's still pre-order, delivery, or whatever, then vote cover.
Cover in a whole body protector AND a case LOL
Just a folio case that's smart cover like. No need for a screen protector though.
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I'm going naked With my SGT7, it was hard to fit in my pocket with a case, and I imagine the same will happen with my N7
Prefer naked (+screen protector). Thankfully I haven't had any scratches yet on mine. The rubberized back should offer enough protection for laying it down on any hard surfaces.
Its naked at the moment and i like it like that.
I WOULD like a case but they're all utter rubbish at the moment. I dont see why we can't get good cases like the dreaded iPad, we have to deal with cases that add inches and make it look like one ugly device.
Im waiting for hopefully some sort of slim front cover but that isn't going to happen. So perhaps a nice pouch.
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Its naked at the moment and i like it like that.
I WOULD like a case but they're all utter rubbish at the moment. I dont see why we can't get good cases like the dreaded iPad, we have to deal with cases that add inches and make it look like one ugly device.
Im waiting for hopefully some sort of slim front cover but that isn't going to happen. So perhaps a nice pouch.
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Naked for me. I think the size and backing make it comfortable to use as is, and I am not willing to mess with that. If I drop it, it's inexpensive enough to replace. It's not like my Prime where it would really hurt my pocket if I broke it.
Will eventually be using a keyboard setup that offers some protection.
I'd rather have a cover, but until the official covers come out mines naked, I wanted to like the folio cases but there's just too bulky and spoil size of the N7.
I would def PREFER nekkid, but I know I am a clutz lol.
naked and no screen protector either, i like to feel it when using it. But, i put it in a case with zipper when not in use.
I have a TPU case on mine. It doesn't add too much thickness and the little lip around the front edge feels good to the touch. It seems to also lip over on the screen which perhaps might ease any screen lifting (I don't have any but it may be something that just happens overtime).
Overall I really like it. I am looking for a thin smart cover with a flap, something similar to the TPU but with a flap that not only is a smart cover, but also has some type of magnetic closure to keep it closed. The Poetic Smart Covers looks great but I'm not willing to throw away $20 when they aren't even out yet.
I don't have a Screen protector ATM. I did have a Wet Apply which was great but my last tablet had a oleophobic fingerprint resistant one and it was amazing.
Mine is currently naked. I havent gotten around to getting a screen protector yet for it (I may also get a skin to go onto the back of the device). Although if I plan on traveling with it, I will probably get a sleeve/pocket of some sort to keep it protected. I hate cases if all kinds on tablets/phones.
Naked all the way, baby! Using sleeve for transportation, though; can't chance sand getting in the bag.
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Prefer naked (+screen protector). Thankfully I haven't had any scratches yet on mine. The rubberized back should offer enough protection for laying it down on any hard surfaces.
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+1
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Naked for now
Covers increase the thickness of the tablet and make it ugly.
The back of nexus 7 is nice and does not stain or scratch easily, I think it's best to wait for a copy of the ipad smartcover concept (practical and aesthetic).
Naked but I'm waiting for the famous Blurex ultra slim. I'm really missing a stand...
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Naked with a screen protector. But I do use a pouch when I travel with it.
Naked but gonna add a screen protector and a sleeve. Still wondering what I should get though.
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nekid!
Tpu case with screen protector. It is great except the screen protector is a finger print magnet.
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Question about those with slim cases. I have noticed that most of the slim cases are not snug at all four corners. I have two right now, the ringke slim and the elago slim, and both have issues that prevent me from using them.
The elago case doesn't fit snugly at the bottom right or left corner. It is very easy to press it off of the phone. The ringke doesn't fit well at all and when I pick the phone up the sides flex in and creak. That drives me nuts.
I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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Case-mate Tough (REVIEW) and Case-mate Pop! (REVIEW) will fit that category. Tough is ridiculously slim yet made of two layers, while Pop! is a molded two layers and to hard to remove that you need to push on the camera. Based on your description - those are definitely two cases!
Check out the Case Mate barely there case
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I have the Speck Candyshell and I'm mostly satisfied with it (still searching for the right case). It's 1 piece, hard plastic along all edges, covers all 4 corners, and fits snug. It is slim given the 2 layer protection (plastic and silicone). Two things make me unhappy with it: 1) it has no grip and very slippery; 2) the black plastic shows every scratch (its also available in pink, which probably hides scratches better).
I may try the case below since it's similar to the Candyshell.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163293
Thanks for the suggestions. So far I haven't been able to find one I really like. It seems like most companies are trying to go so thin that they aren't making a case that fits well.
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Spigen SGP slim case. It fits very tightly (no moving or creaking), covers most of corner areas and comes with a great Spigen screen protector. Only $20.
Thanks, I just ordered the Spigen. I will see how it feels. I couldn't stand the elago, the corners would almost slide off with no effort. I'm used to a very strong click when a case pops into place, and that case not moving unless I basically pry it off.
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I use a Mercury pink case I got from Amazon, which is slim and snug. The right corner is exposed, but it doesn't interfere with the phone staying in place at all. There's different colors sold separately or two sold together.
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Get this case! Fits slim and great, great feel and decent protection. Very slim and pretty good grip. I have gotten 4 cases and this one easily wins hands down. $20 may seem a bit steep, but it is well built and you won't regret it!
I do not have 10 posts yet, so may not post an outside link... But it is the samsung protective bumper cover case plus for note 2... Look it up on amazon
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chrisjm00 said:
I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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I own several cases now, but sometimes cheap and simple ends up beating the rest. The one I use more often is still the X-Line TPU. It is ridiculously cheap but a very tight fit and with a very good texture that really gives extra grip. It also looks pretty good, which is surprising for cheap TPUs. I strongly recommend it.
4.4/5 at nearly 60 amazon reviews.
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Question about those with slim cases. I have noticed that most of the slim cases are not snug at all four corners. I have two right now, the ringke slim and the elago slim, and both have issues that prevent me from using them.
The elago case doesn't fit snugly at the bottom right or left corner. It is very easy to press it off of the phone. The ringke doesn't fit well at all and when I pick the phone up the sides flex in and creak. That drives me nuts.
I'm looking for a slim hard case that actually fits well. It doesn't have to be paper thin, but I want it to actually fit snugly and almost be a challenge to remove. I am sort of anal about my cases and these kind of fitment issues drive me nuts.
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This is a good, snug, and fairly slim TPU case that I got after trying and returning the Ringke and others: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009WDWBH6/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It comes in several colors also.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YRQNZ6/
I picked up that case last week, and have been using it ever since. It's very snug on the phone, but still easy to get on or off as needed. The holes line up perfectly, it's very comfortable to hold, plenty grippy, and looks much nicer than the $3 price tag. Back is a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but not a terrible lint collector. Doesn't add much bulk to the phone at all.
Six Abundant case
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I have one of those ultra thin 0.5mm cases that's almost not like having a case at all. I don't ever drop my phone, but prefer to run one of these cases to prevent scratches on the phone. Best of all, it's under $2 shipped, and doesn't have any open edges, which makes it stay on the phone very well.
I can't post links due to post count, but just search on ebay for, "Black Ultra Thin Semi Clear Plastic Cover Case Samsung Galaxy Note 2"
I use the elago G6 slim case and I absolutely love it.
I've never had a problem with it popping off and I'm not overly gentle with it. Everyone uses their phone differently and it obviously didn't work for the OP, but I just wanted to stick up for it a little bit.
what case are you guys using ?
I am using the samsung's official s-view case and I dropped my phone the other day and now i have a dent on the top and bottom outter corners on the metal frame since this case does not protect it well....
i am looking for suggestions for a thin case that covers the body and have s-view window...
any suggestions ?
Spigen bounce for me. Its thin and form fitting around all the corners. Only problem is 2 color choices, black and grey (light black).
Costs more than a generic tpu case but it looks and feels better.
I just ordered a spigen neo hybrid car from Amazon for 24$ (10 bucks cheaper than oem) it looks sick. I'll let you know how I like it on Monday. I got the yellow lined one
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So I got my case yesterday. It's looks okay, not as good as I was hoping (I got the yellow banded one)
The aux port is obstructed by the thickness of the case. I have to remove the case to use in my car.
The buttons move in place, and are audible when moving the phone.
It makes the phone even slippier
Would not buy again
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Any idea what case to get that will protect the screen from getting damaged????
It's fake metal around the edge..aka plastic. I have the neo hybrid but it adds a Lotta bulk. I got naked
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Im using otterbox defender.
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Using the UAG Scout.. not as bulky as otterbox but great protection. On sale for about $30 right now on Amazon.
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I could have told everyone about the spigen neo hybrid from my experience with their S4 case. It's one of the most overrated cases on the market, I'm not sure why people love it so much.
It looks and feels much cheaper in person than in pics and it makes the phone much bulkier and wider than it needs to be. And it's ridiculously overpriced for what it is.
Thumbs way down, I will never buy a spigen again.
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Suggestions then??? Thanks
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Suggestions then??? Thanks
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If you want a fairly inexpensive no frills case, check out the one from Caseology. I got one for $3.50 on a deal from slickdeals and it's a great case with decent protection for the price. Even at the regular $8.50 price I would say it's well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F8P9UFS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1385390284&sr=8-1&pi=SY200
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Cool. What about screen protection??
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I'm using an iSmooth screen protector. Application was the smoothest of any screen protector I've used so far - but I don't know how much of that is just practice applying them. The screen looks beautiful, with no rainbow patterns, and grease resistance is good (the Spigen ones I used before on my original note, I had a harder time of applying, and both Crystal and Oleophobic ones accumulated grease like nobody's business, particularly the supposedly oleophobic one, and the crystal had slight rainbow patterns visible in the right light).
As for cases, I'm not using one; I don't like the added bulk from them - I instead used Sugru to mold little bumpers directly on the corners of the phone. The corner around the S-Pen is kinda tricky, since there's what looks like a mic on the long side, and very little space between the pen and the speaker on the bottom. I used 3 little pieces of sugru around there. I also put a little bumper below the volume rocker, so I can quickly find the volume buttons when the phone is in my pocket. The sugru comes off cleanly (scrape it off with a fingernail). It lasts pretty well, but it will need to be redone at least once during a two year contract, more if the phone is handled roughly.
Thoughts on the S view case?
I think Im mostly concerned with the glass cracking than anything else...
Right now i am rocking the Incipio DualPro case and am waiting for a case from Cuzerlite to come in.
I got the Tudia Melody and it's perfect. 8 bucks to boot. It adds a nice grip to the phone and covers up the chrome lining on the front. You know the part that looks terrible even with a minor scuff? No screen protection except for the raised edges.
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If you want protection and don't mind added bulk the Otterbox Defender is the only way to go. I personally have large hands and prefer the thickness and bulk the Defender adds. Plus you can throw it at a wall and it will not hurt the phone. The built in screen protector is hard plastic and will protect from most surface scratches. Of course direct impacts to the screen will almost always break it on large device like this and there is no case or protector that protects from direct impacts. So for screen protection you just have to take what you can get.
For me the Ottorbox has been the only way to go for my last five phones.
@Solarenemy68 while last year me would agree with you, I found another case company called trident with a similar design. There a bit cheaper too (price not quality!!) long story short, mine came today and it is amazing. Has a built in metal kickstand. (Had a bad experience with my last phone cuz of otterbox's customer service. So tried something new)
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@Solarenemy68 while last year me would agree with you, I found another case company called trident with a similar design. There a bit cheaper too (price not quality!!) long story short, mine came today and it is amazing. Has a built in metal kickstand. (Had a bad experience with my last phone cuz of otterbox's customer service. So tried something new)
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I had a trident case for my LG phone.. To be honest I did not like the finish or quality of the plastic. The plastic looked too military.
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I had a trident case for my LG phone.. To be honest I did not like the finish or quality of the plastic. The plastic looked too military.
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Maybe it's gotten better? Lol
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Looking for a case that's:
1. Rugged (at least decent shock impact)
2. Somewhat slim
3. Not too pricey
So far I'm torn between:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJZZ9W2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1396257921&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
And
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DY2SEFE/ref=aw_d_pd_wireless
Anyone know which case or of another have the best combination of shock impact without being too thick?
Thanks.
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xboxps2gba said:
Looking for a case that's:
1. Rugged (at least decent shock impact)
2. Somewhat slim
3. Not too pricey
So far I'm torn between:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DJZZ9W2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1396257921&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
And
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DY2SEFE/ref=aw_d_pd_wireless
Anyone know which case or of another have the best combination of shock impact without being too thick?
Thanks.
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I have the case from the first link you posted. I've had no problems whatsoever thus far. The belt clip is really secure and the silicon not only covers the phone but it serves as a border around the screen so if you drop it the screen won't even touch the floor really. The case is decent too. Definitely worth $13.
about how thick is the case?
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about how thick is the case?
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It's not bulky. You can trust the reviews on amazon for the case. It's worth it especially for the price.
I have the otterbox defender series. Due to the design of the case, There's a bubble in the screen protector. I simply poped it out and replaced it with a zagg screen protector. Search ebay, I only spent $30. Still waterproof and my 3 kids literally throw my phone across the room and it's still in brand new condition
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I almost went with the iBlason, but ended up going to Unicorn Beetle route. It's a nice case and I really like it. It's a tough TPU throughout with a polycarbonate slab on the back. Looks pretty nice and feels good in the hand--quality materials. The only thing is you have to shave the little inner button nubs off with a razor blade as the Amazon reviews mention.
Good luck deciding.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2331133
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I own both, as well as just about every other case made for our phone...
I hate the i-Blason, and have since I took it out of the package. Nothing really wrong with it, just not my taste. Inner portion is too mushy, hard to slip it in and out of my pocket, and I don't think anyone would call it "thin".
For "thin and rugged" you are far better off with the SUPCASE. Also look at the TUDIA Ultra Slim Melody.