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What Is the Best (nice) Protectors?

I have one that's not bad and its basic rubber like, its back makes it look like the Sensation :thumbdown:lol so any opinions also if there is a great thread on this a link would be good?
Thanks
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TheCrow1372 said:
I have one that's not bad and its basic rubber like, its back makes it look like the Sensation :thumbdown:lol so any opinions also if there is a great thread on this a link would be good?
Thanks
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looking for a flip case or just one to cover the back? unfortunately there's not much choice with our phones

I have this one, it's cheap and pretty good

I use a black leather flip case by PDAir. Costs roughly $28, great look & feel. I've used PDAir cases for my earlier WM phones, so I'm happy with it.
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Psyloid said:
I have this one, it's cheap and pretty good
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Similar here, using S CURVED GEL CASE COVER FOR HTC Incredible S. Looks, feels nice and it doesn't make phone bulky. For screen I went with cheapest Matte Anti Glare protector. Survived a couple of drops (~2m) on tiles and still works like new (so I guess this would rate as Good )

Ive got the S one too, its got good grip, the sides are a bit rough so theres great grip.
It kind of breaks it up on the back too, I think it looks a bit weird without the case
It adds better feedback for the buttons too

I had This, very nice

I have the case mate barely there,I guess it won't protect very much, but it came with my phone when I bought it (used).
For screen protectors I use HTC Original ones bought on ebay.de (about 3eur 2protectors) they are nice.

skinniezinho said:
I have the case mate barely there,I guess it won't protect very much, but it came with my phone when I bought it (used).
For screen protectors I use HTC Original ones bought on ebay.de (about 3eur 2protectors) they are nice.
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That is the same one I have, cost me $15 and it's pretty good but makes mine look bulky
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TheCrow1372 said:
That is the same one I have, cost me $15 and it's pretty good but makes mine look bulky
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It funny because I can't use the phone without it, I think it's too thin/slippery maybe because I had the phone with the cover since I bought it...

Otterbox defender.
Next best thing to Nintenium. Not cheap though.

I use the casemate barely there cover and a HTC original screen protector too. Reasonably good protection against scrapes and scratches, no extra bulk but won't protect against a hard knock or a drop I reckon.

andy_tyc said:
I use the casemate barely there cover and a HTC original screen protector too. Reasonably good protection against scrapes and scratches, no extra bulk but won't protect against a hard knock or a drop I reckon.
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just the same as me.
But I am thinking of buying HTC S510 pouch too.I saw one of a friend's HTC HD2 and it was amazing.

For prospective buyers from England, I got me a" iGadgitz Dual Tone Black Durable Crystal Gel Skin" from Amazon
Cheap cheerful, pretty solid and has a screen protector included. Great!

None! Thats the best one.. especially for the inc s.. Give thx to the surface. 1year using, Nov scratches.
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I am using an Otterbox Commuter case.. The back is very similar to the device itself, but it adds a little bit of bulk to it.. (not much though). This case protects your phone against pretty much everything except for water (offcourse). I even dropped my phone once of the stairs and you couldn't even see it. Another good thing about this case is the fact it has two layers: rubber and a plastic case around it. The positive thing about this: the rubber also protects the earphone jacket and micro USB-plug against dust etc.. That was one of my main reasons to go with this case.. not the cheapest though, but it is excellent! Also comes with a screenprotecter btw..
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Quick UAG HTC One M8 Review

Got my UAG HTC One M8 NAVIGATOR (white) case today. This is actually my 3rd UAG case, I had the AERO (blue) one on my HTC One M7, and I have a the SCOUT (black) one on my work Iphone 5.
Anyways, much like the previous 2 I really like the case, the quality feels good and it feels nice to hold. On the M8 case they put these 4 little grooved bumpers (2 on each side) that give you a slightly better grip which is a nice touch.
This is the first time I've gotten a white case, I'm interested to see how dirty it gets. I was concerned it might look a bit weird with the gun metal color, but since the only part you really see is the speaker grills it looks fine.
My only complaint so far if you notice on the picture the cutout for the main rear camera isn't centered. There is a small silver ring around the camera lens and the top right part of it seems to be covered. Maybe UAG did a bad job with the mold? Or maybe my case was poorly cut. I've sent an email to UAG but what I've seen in the past they are pretty bad at responding to emails. I will update this post if I hear anything.
Anyways for people who like UAG cases, this is another good case for a great phone.
P.S. (knock on wood) I've never tested the drop a ability of these cases, well at least on purpose, I dropped my Iphone from about 3 feet and it was fine, but have no desire to purposely test it.

Would you mind posting a pic of the front of your phone in the case? I'm curious to see how close the black of the case looks with the gunmetal.
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Galaen said:
Would you mind posting a pic of the front of your phone in the case? I'm curious to see how close the black of the case looks with the gunmetal.
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Here you go, not the greatest photo but there isn't much to see on the front, its just a black boarder all the way around.

That's perfect. The pictures on the uag website all show white m8's, and I wanted to see the black border with the gunmetal. I can be picky when it comes to a case.
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I really want this case but am scared it might be too thick. Do you mind posting a photo of the case and phone separate to see the thickness or if you don't wanna remove it maybe put it next to something we could compare to.
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Thank you for the review.
You mentioned a slight misalignment around the camera. Does it affect the pictures taken with the case on? Could you please take a photo with the case off and retake it with the case on to verify?

IdanK said:
Thank you for the review.
You mentioned a slight misalignment around the camera. Does it affect the pictures taken with the case on? Could you please take a photo with the case off and retake it with the case on to verify?
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I had a similar issue with my UAG but within a week it now looks perfectly centered. I can see the chrome ring around the whole lens. The tapered flash cutout is a big improvement over the M7 UAG case.

I have a spare one of these in white/black if anyone wants it? $26 shipped?

brocabortzfield said:
I have a spare one of these in white/black if anyone wants it? $26 shipped?
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Wish I saw this earlier. Just bought one this morning from amazon
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Is anybody using the included screen protector? Wondering how bad it is.
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Galaen said:
Is anybody using the included screen protector? Wondering how bad it is.
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It is garbage in my opinion.

otariq said:
I really want this case but am scared it might be too thick. Do you mind posting a photo of the case and phone separate to see the thickness or if you don't wanna remove it maybe put it next to something we could compare to.
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Honestly, your going to be hard pressed to find a case this slim with this type of protection, It did not add much thickness at all.
IdanK said:
Thank you for the review.
You mentioned a slight misalignment around the camera. Does it affect the pictures taken with the case on? Could you please take a photo with the case off and retake it with the case on to verify?
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I don't see any noticeable difference with the case on and off taking a photo. I did get an email from UAG last night though, they said they are looking into it. I have noticed over the past day though the fit around the lens is getting slightly better though. Maybe it just needed to be worked in.
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Is anybody using the included screen protector? Wondering how bad it is.
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It looks pretty cheap, but I've skipped screen protectors on both my HTC One M7 and M8.

Yeah I bought a black one this morning lol. But I'm kinda mad just found a defect the speaker grill is coming off near the front camera and I just put on best skin ever yesterday. Gonna try to get it replaced Monday from T-Mobile
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Does this case cover the ir blaster behind the power button? Is the it blaster functional?
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derichio02 said:
Does this case cover the ir blaster behind the power button? Is the it blaster functional?
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IR blaster works great for me. Another plus for me with this case is having the indentations and feet on the back of it. I use those to hold the phone. My otter box has a smooth back and can make the phone feel slippery at times.

Awesome thanks for the response
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Bought the Maverick one (ice) from UAG's site last night. Loved the UAG I had with my M7 and really missed it the 3 months I had the LG G2.

UAG Case
I'm interested to hear how well this case fits with different thicknesses of tempered glass screen protectors

Sisyphus306 said:
Bought the Maverick one (ice) from UAG's site last night. Loved the UAG I had with my M7 and really missed it the 3 months I had the LG G2.
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The ice is out!? Amazon said 2-4 weeks so I just bought the black. Could you upload a few pics when you get it? I really wanna see how the back looks. I might return the black for it
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I'd love to see pics of that clear maverick case. Got the gold m8 and have been contemplating ordering it.

Running Naked

Hey guys got my new HTC One M in Silver and keeping it naked. Just added a Zagg Glass protector i got at Best Buy. Wanted to start a thread discussing how is life using a naked phone. Any sleeves being used? Or skins. I was thinking about getting the back of phone sprayed with plastidip for some grip but i dint its a good idea. I'm hoping for a nice slim aluminum case to come out to take advantage of mods on that instead of the phone.
Those that are interested in sleeves or some leather premium feel should check out storyleather. I have a link down below.
http://www.storyleather.com/smart-phone-cases/htc-one-m8.html
I'm currently waiting for the dodocase sleeves as well but storyleather has customizations with color and size if you have a thin case or thick screen protector.

Hey, in go naked when not at work, keep it in a clean front trouser pocket. But it is extremely slippery. I use the freebie case that it came with, at work. I ordered a quicksand tpu case that is very grippy. I had one on my last htc (one x +), I liked it because it's slim. But prefer naked when I can.
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crustyeye said:
Hey, in go naked when not at work, keep it in a clean front trouser pocket. But it is extremely slippery. I use the freebie case that it came with, at work. I ordered a quicksand tpu case that is very grippy. I had one on my last htc (one x +), I liked it because it's slim. But prefer naked when I can.
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Nice, where did you order the quicksand case, may check it out. Yea i'm obsessed with this phone naked but i wish they added some grip on the sides. Dbrand is making some skins that soon to be released so i want to check those out. I'm hoping the cold aluminum can penetrate through the skin on those mornings lol

271440515122 is the eBay item id
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I wouldn't use it naked, simply because of the metal back. Remember how the original iPhone looked at the back after a while?

Yeah my last htc was poly carbonate. That was very hard to scratch
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crustyeye said:
Yeah my last htc was poly carbonate. That was very hard to scratch
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Yea i hear you, alumimium is bit soft in the metal department so its a bit scratch prone. A pair of keys and htc one in the same pocket would make your phone look like it came out of a cat fight.
Heres the link if anybodys interested in the quicksand case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271440515122

Solid case right here.... i went naked the first week, but the phone is just too slippery to have out in the elements....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43c7d9ba6e
Anyway, I got it in smoke and the case is just the right amount of clear to still show off my black M8.. plus the back is a little "frosted" so it adds the perfect amount of grip. The buttons are cutout, not bumps on the case, which also helps me not press volume up/down when pulling it out of my pocket. (noticed i did that a lot). The case has a bit of a hardened bumper to brace the phone.

Have mine a TPU case, dropped my phone at a ball game and found the volume UP button has a nice dent in it now and doesn't work anymore. Fun.

Easily best TPU case money can buy for the M8 IMHO - http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/htc/one-m8-2014/bugdroid-circuit-case-for-htc-one-m8-2014
Smoke color is perfect.

This case has served me well for the $1.65 I paid for it.
Super thin and has the rubberized coating on the back.

What's the best clear case out there? TPU or hard plastic (I prefer hard plastic, to be honest)

I like to go naked. It ain't pretty.

houstie said:
I like to go naked. It ain't pretty.
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Can you please post some pics?

Badelhas said:
Can you please post some pics?
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Like I said, it ain't pretty!

Hehe

I've never used a case and never had a problem. Most cases are kinda ugly to me, but the M8 has some good looking ones. I'll still be going without it though because I'm going to once again get the car dock like I did for my M7 and my Sensation, and a case won't work in there. I hate the bulky universal docks so I get the nice slim HTC one that you can just slide the phone right into and have it secure and charging.

I am using the Spigen clear case although I prefer the phone naked.
I did put a matte clear skin on the phone to prevent scratches, but you lose the nice feel of the aluminum.

The gunmetal is very susceptible to scratches. I already have a handful of minor scratches but they can only be seen at a certain angle. I think I'm still gonna use it naked and just use a case when at the gym. After a year if the back is really messed up I'll just replace the back with a new one. Etradesuoply has them for $50 and it's fairly straightforward on ifixit on how to remove the back. The only thing I'm not sure on is the NFC tag
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No case for now as I have a skin on it from bestskinsever. Bit of a pain to put on but worth it.

Poetic Revolution Case for HTC One M8

Looks like Poetic has revamped it's Revolution case design for M8. Thinking about ordering this. Looks pretty comparable to Otterbox. http://www.poeticcases.com/revolution-5

Ordered from Amazon for less than 10.00
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Some with the beetle case. Poetic is thinner and still works with the tempered glass protector.
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Only $2.95 + shipping on Amazon, but it looks like the IR port is covered. I wanted to see how it compares with the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro which is a fantastic case and supports IR.
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criptix said:
Some with the beetle case. Poetic is thinner and still works with the tempered glass protector.
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Which do you prefer?

Tikerz said:
Only $2.95 + shipping on Amazon, but it looks like the IR port is covered. I wanted to see how it compares with the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro which is a fantastic case and supports IR.
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It's not covered. Look at the post above yours. The last pic, the left is the Poetic. EDIT: Nvm thought you meant the revo.

PcFish said:
It's not covered. Look at the post above yours. The last pic, the left is the Poetic. EDIT: Nvm thought you meant the revo.
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Yeah, I mean the Revolution case. I have no idea why that guy posted pictures of a different case...
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Case-REVOLUTION-Series-Built/dp/B00JFIO43W

Anyone order one now that they're in stock?
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I just got mine in and it's a lot lighter than the Otterbox Defender. Doesn't seem as bulky either. The touch response is a lot better too. On the Defender, the built in screen protector was a little loose and had some play between it and the screen. On this one, there is no play. The design is really nice. I only used the Defender when I rode my bike and then immediately took it off, with this one, I think I'll use it daily.
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Might pull the trigger.
This commuter sucks
HTC M8

i ordered this last night and am excited. for under $10 shipped, it could be a steal.
quick question tho for elir41 or anyone else who has it already-- will it work with a tempered glass (MIME feather glass) screen protector?
my hope was to run the glass protector always and swap between this and the seidio surface kickstand case as appropriate.
anyway, ill post when i receive mine, but earlier feedback from those who already have the case is appreciated

zagtastic said:
i ordered this last night and am excited. for under $10 shipped, it could be a steal.
quick question tho for elir41 or anyone else who has it already-- will it work with a tempered glass (MIME feather glass) screen protector?
my hope was to run the glass protector always and swap between this and the seidio surface kickstand case as appropriate.
anyway, ill post when i receive mine, but earlier feedback from those who already have the case is appreciated
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I don't think you'll be able to use the tempered glass screen protector. The phone fits really snug in the first portion of the case and the built in screen protector lays right against the screen.
I don't have a screen protector so I can't give you a guaranteed answer, but from what i see, I don't think you'll be able to. Sorry man.
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elir41 said:
I don't think you'll be able to use the tempered glass screen protector. The phone fits really snug in the first portion of the case and the built in screen protector lays right against the screen.
I don't have a screen protector so I can't give you a guaranteed answer, but from what i see, I don't think you'll be able to. Sorry man.
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appreciate it man. after reading your response i did a little additional research and found out about the seidio convert which goes on top of the surface and supposedly offers otterbox-like protection. if this case doesn't work, ill just get that. probably a more elegant (but also more expensive) solution, anyway. regardless ill post in here when i get the poetic case and let peeps know.

zagtastic said:
i ordered this last night and am excited. for under $10 shipped, it could be a steal.
quick question tho for elir41 or anyone else who has it already-- will it work with a tempered glass (MIME feather glass) screen protector?
my hope was to run the glass protector always and swap between this and the seidio surface kickstand case as appropriate.
anyway, ill post when i receive mine, but earlier feedback from those who already have the case is appreciated
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You can probably just pop out the plastic screen protector. I did that with the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro. BTW this case looks a lot like the Unicorn Beetle Pro. I wonder if maybe it's just a rebranded version of it...hmm...
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I just got mine in and it's a lot lighter than the Otterbox Defender. Doesn't seem as bulky either. The touch response is a lot better too. On the Defender, the built in screen protector was a little loose and had some play between it and the screen. On this one, there is no play. The design is really nice. I only used the Defender when I rode my bike and then immediately took it off, with this one, I think I'll use it daily.
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Got any pictures to show? Thanks.
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Tikerz said:
You can probably just pop out the plastic screen protector. I did that with the Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro. BTW this case looks a lot like the Unicorn Beetle Pro. I wonder if maybe it's just a rebranded version of it...hmm...
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Got any pictures to show? Thanks.
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I'll post some pictures when I get out of work a little later today.
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Here's some pics of the case. Please excuse all the lint and dog hair. Not too bad for a $10 (when I purchased) case.
https://copy.com/PHaWGZauAlXf

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Here's some pics of the case. Please excuse all the lint and dog hair. Not too bad for a $10 (when I purchased) case.
https://copy.com/PHaWGZauAlXf
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So it looks like they have a clear strip at the top of the case to allow for IR to work. Have you tried it? Does it still work through the case?
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Tikerz said:
So it looks like they have a clear strip at the top of the case to allow for IR to work. Have you tried it? Does it still work through the case?
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The IR blaster doesn't work, unfortunately. The top strip is clear, but it looks like it's purely cosmetic. I think if they followed the strip through the power button cover, it would've worked. Not sure why they didn't.
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I am in love with this case.
I went from otter commuter. To love mei aluminum. This is the perfect medium.
It's light and also durable .
Buttons are super responsive and the built in screen protector is actually very nicely done.
Not bad for $16 shipped
Edit : the bottom cover port will get loose and not close after a few days. That's too bad
HTC M8

amCase Hybrid Bumper Case

I've been using this amCase Hybrid Bumper case for around a week now. I LOVE it. I came from a similar supcase and this one just feels better in the hand in terms of grip and button tactility.
I also have the screen protector....very clear without the rainbow effect!
I suggest anyone try it out! It's currently only $6 on amazon for the case and screen protector each!
Case- http://amzn.to/1fWtiZf
Screen Protector - http://amzn.to/1iknZQC
*pics coming soon*

Looks slim fitting round the edges then others of similar style. Does it add much bulk?
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Chris_c81 said:
Looks slim fitting round the edges then others of similar style. Does it add much bulk?
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Nope, it is very slim in comparison to other cases like it. I was surprised at how good it is for the price

I got this case for .01 cents on Amazon thanks to someone on the forums here. I freakin love this case! I originally bought a case from Best Buy for $34.99.. PSSSHHH.. this blows that out of the water.. price? $2.00 included shipping! Scratches? None. The one at Best Buy was full of them right in the packaging even. It was the only case they had at the time since the M8 was brand new.
Adds a little bulk to the phone, but it's not bad.. it's not a crappy iPhone! Those things look like bricks.

Sadly doesn't seem to be available in UK
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Looking for it, nice one .

Just ordered one, looking forward to it.

jacobclause said:
I just got mine yesterday. It's really sleek and very nice. I encourage all of you to try it out. It's not very expensive, either.
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Pics please

looks like a very nice case, but I just dont like the amcase on the back in that font, kinda kills it for me

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51933084
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The term "bumper case" must not mean what it used to.

vulcanvillalta said:
What did it used to mean?
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"Bumper" cases came in around the time of the iPhone 4 with antennagate. Purely a case which surrounds the edges only. No back.
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vulcanvillalta said:
No, these new phones dont really use antennas... and it's a case that protects from "bumps" now, i suspect. See-through back.
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I was just defining what a bumper style case used to be. Even in later iPhone models where antennagate issues were fixed, Apples Bumper case spawned a whole line of similar style cases for iPhone and other handsets. Companies like Spigen and Draco continued to make bumper cases without rear sections, for design and for edge protection. Latter even made one for the M7 ( http://www.dracodesign.com/draco-one-aluminum-bumper-for-htc-one-m7-black/).
Now it appears a bumper case can mean anything. Bumper to me always suggests "around the edge or extremity". The bumper on a car is at the edges. The bumper in a pinball machine is an edge.
Phones still have antennas dude. They just might not be wrapped around the edges!
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Chris_c81 said:
"Bumper" cases came in around the time of the iPhone 4 with antennagate. Purely a case which surrounds the edges only. No back.
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Yep. A bumper case with a back is just called a "case" LOL.

henrybravo said:
Yep. A bumper case with a back is just called a "case" LOL.
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He he yup!
I kinda miss not having a "phone of the masses" as the range of cases for iPhone is virtually without limits. Spigen did some really nice true bumper cases made up of two parts one part soft bumper with a harder plastic outer bumper you slipped over the softer one.
Guess it'd be harder to create a bumper for the M8 given its slimmer profile and more rounded off edges. The iPhone was quite squared.
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Back when I had my iPhone 4/4s I used to be amazed at how much people spent on their phones protection, it even got to the point where they were buying protection for their cases.