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[Review] Brushed aluminum cases! *Update*

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=130805607876&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=24197188589
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A8TZCS8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1355372504&sr=1-12&pi=SL75
I ordered a few of these for my titanium Grey GN2 and they are my favorite cases by far! They are brushed aluminum with metallic plastic sides. The inside is lined with a felt material. I have the light blue, silver, and black one as well as pink that I bought for my girlfriend. They make my phone look very sleek and expensive compared to any tpu cases I have!
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I've also seen these listed on eBay... They come in 9 colors I believe
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Anyone else have these cases?
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Do they interfere with phone signal and/or nfc?

I haven't had the chance to test NFC but my phone signal doesn't seem to be affected at all.
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Can you check if GPS signal is affected?
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Just checked my GPS using the navigation app and it locks on and works perfectly with the case on. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is NFC. I just tried it with my Nexus 7 and it was a no-go until I removed the case. But my phone signal and GPS are working just fine. I don't really use NFC so it's not a deal-breaker for me personally.
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I have this case. The build quality is really good. Feels better in the hand than the other plastic case I have (ion guardian). Reception and gps signal is fine. Only compliant I have is it doesn't fully cover the top and bottom of the phone.
Another user posted a video review of this case.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966169
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Just to be clear, these cases aren't made from "brushed aluminum", they are plastic with "brushed-aluminum-color" finish....

I have 3 of these and I assure you they are mainly brushed aluminum with metallic plastic around the sides and camera area. It is very easy to tell when examining them. You can tell by the edging where it is cut. It also has felt lining inside to prevent scratching against the aluminum
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I really like the black one but the silver one is my favorite. I use that one the most
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Xda case or seidio surface

I'm deciding between xda/cruzerlite and seidio surface/best buy premium
Xda is xda and only $10 and looks nice
Surface seems more durable and comes with holster that I might or might not use
This is my 1st phone that isn't a flip so I don't know if I will use it because I don't like that it takes up a whole pocket but the phone might weigh down my pants.
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I bought the surface and love it!!! Only thing is that it ripped off my skinomi screen protector so I'm in search for a screen protector that works with this case... It does seem to collect dust around the edges of the the screen but not too bad and doesn't bother me... Over I think it's perfect
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Selling my surface 25 shipped only 3 days usage
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Why
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majorbgss said:
Selling my surface 25 shipped only 3 days usage
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Could you get a screen protector to work with the surface? A wet one I just ordered a just like glass one and the owner says it will be fine
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I have the BB PT case and it works great. Love the holster.

Geting surface/bb premium I don't want to wait for xda case to come out
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I tried to resist the surface case for a while, cos I live in Europe and it's expensive with shipping, but, I couldn't hold my self off anymore! went on and ordered it(for a total of 40 $) , might get it next week.
Reviews, videos and ppl on xda have nothing but praising that case, though I've never seen it but I guess I won't be disappointed.
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Got best buy premium and it didn't rip off the screen protector - I have spigen ultra optics
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pschatz12 said:
Could you get a screen protector to work with the surface? A wet one I just ordered a just like glass one and the owner says it will be fine
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I have a JLG and the surface case... Best combo. Just make sure to line up the protector with the home button. The two literally fit together perfectly minus an 1/8" gap at the bottom. My camera can't even capture how well the two go together.
Enjoy!
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Ghost_1 said:
I have a JLG and the surface case... Best combo. Just make sure to line up the protector with the home button. The two literally fit together perfectly minus an 1/8" gap at the bottom. My camera can't even capture how well the two go together.
Enjoy!
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Spigen ultra clear is just a small amount to the case so dust gathers there
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Verizon Trident vs dual pro

Can Somerton post some pics of these two cases next to each other. Your comparisons would also be welcomed. Not interested in Otter. These two seem like most attractive to me
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I'm ordering the trident in a few days. I'm just gonna tell you they rank right up their with otter box. If their cyclops series will end up fitting the verizon I will be complete. Cyclops and Aegis were on my s4 and protected my phone so well while giving them an amazing fit.
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I know. I refuse to buy Otter because in my mind I associate them with Apple. Just me. But Trident and incision both make quality cases that look good. I'm just interested in the size comparison
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big70tom said:
Can Somerton post some pics of these two cases next to each other. Your comparisons would also be welcomed. Not interested in Otter. These two seem like most attractive to me
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Where did you find the Verizon Trident case for LG G2?

Day deal bro.
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Ballistic vs. DUAL PRO INCIPIO

Could someone by chance compare these two? Maybe pics side by side? Is Incipio less bulky? More streamlined? Thanks
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And if someone does have both of these, does the Dual Pro fit into the Ballistic holster?

big70tom said:
Could someone by chance compare these two? Maybe pics side by side? Is Incipio less bulky? More streamlined? Thanks
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I have both. There is no point to show pics or compare. The duelpro is hands down the better case. Its not even close. Its like comparing a chunk of glass to a diamond lol.
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big70tom said:
Could someone by chance compare these two? Maybe pics side by side? Is Incipio less bulky? More streamlined? Thanks
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By the time you find a case, the lg g3 will be out. ?
LG G2

Otterbox has email signup for Verizon version of their defender...
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I have ballistic, just don't want to get dial pro of its as bulky and clumsy.
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zathus said:
I have both. There is no point to show pics or compare. The duelpro is hands down the better case. Its not even close. Its like comparing a chunk of glass to a diamond lol.
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please post pictures? Do you have d802? How does the ballistic fit? Why do you prefer the dualpro?

The dual pro by incipio is definitely not bulky!
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Puregear Dualtek cases

I haven't seen any mention of the Puregear Dualtek case for the G2 so I thought I'd share. It looks like a great rugged case, very similar to a UAG. Use the code PURE50 for 50% off at checkout to knock the price down to $17.49! Just ordered one and can't wait to get it. The site doesn't specify what carrier model the case fits, though the mock up pics show the Verizon model. I contacted Puregear customer service and asked about my Sprint version. According to their engineers it will fit the Sprint variant just fine. AT&T/T-mobile will fit as well.
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-device/lg/dualtek-extreme-shock-case-for-lg-g2.html

Looks good to me. It's a case to consider
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Nice case but a little expensive.
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I just picked up a few of Amazon. They were17 and 10 bucks
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mrm43 said:
Nice case but a little expensive.
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Not if you use the code for 50% off. Also, it's a heavy duty case, not a cheap tpu.
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irokgalaxy said:
I just picked up a few of Amazon. They were17 and 10 bucks
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Look those over once they arrive. For that price they're likely knock offs. I looked at eBay first and found some that were cheap but the seller had bad feedback for counterfeit cases.
A while back I bought a UAG case for my wife's phone from Amazon and it was fake. This was sold by Amazon too, not a 3rd party through Amazon. They corrected it with no issue, but it does make me hesitate when something is at that much of a discount.
If those are real, kudos to you for the find. I looked on Amazon before I purchased and there weren't any listed. I'd be jealous if I hadn't got mine for $17 and free shipping with that code.
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The tough case will be here today and the slim will be here Wednesday I Will report back. Don't think they are fake with the code it's the same price,just have the choice to send it back if it's not liked
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Awh man USA delivery only..... Poor ol'canadian...
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The slim cam in today. Its 100% real. I like it So much I ordered the black one also.
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Another pic
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I'm supposed to receive the Dualtek case Friday. I'll throw up some pics
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I picked up a dualtek black (would have gone with the white, but I wasn't digging the white gloss so i opted for the matte finish black). it seems very nice so far, much bigger than the Dual Pro i'm about to return, but also feels considerably more protective. Feels more substantial than my S4 UAG case as well.
Mike

My wife was looking at s4 cases on eBay. I sent her a link from here for her device. And told her to get the black one for my g2.
Is there rubber or anything to keep it from sliding around my center console?
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I've seen the slim case at ebay & suspect it's a fake. But puregear seems not posting out of US, so the best way to go for me is ebay. Even if it's possibly fake. Like the clear back plate very much & the black one has a matte finish to the sides.
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The black one came in today. Still waiting on the tough case. We had bad weather so it may be here today as well
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Both. The white is still in the box
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The tough is here. I will say that the g2 is floating in the case. Not 100 percent float but I would say 40 percent is. All corners are stiff so it not moving around at all but the back is its not flush in all areas. It works. I guess it will let air in side for heat and cushion.

Pic
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This will only do one pic at a time. Gez!
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You can see where the g2 rest on the black things in the pic at all corners and the middle
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