[Q] What's the ultimate clear case that yet offers shock protection? - One (M8) Accessories

I have the UAG Maverick, but looking for an alternative. Any others that meet those 2 requirements? When I say shock protection I mean military drop test standards. And when I say clear I don't mean translucent

Only uag has military
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Tech21
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Tech21
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Attractive, and slim. But I don't see anywhere that it has mil drop test standards...

rhe12 said:
I have the UAG Maverick, but looking for an alternative. Any others that meet those 2 requirements? When I say shock protection I mean military drop test standards. And when I say clear I don't mean translucent
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.....my kay clear case survive drop, I'm not sure why you want the branded "military grade" for, it just a gimmick.

rhe12 said:
Attractive, and slim. But I don't see anywhere that it has mil drop test standards...
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Tech21 is going to be your best bet. As for mill drop, it's mostly a gimmick. I mean sure it has some warrant, but at the end of the day there are more cases that are better quality and better price than the very narrow selection of cases that bother to get the certification. I'd go tech21.
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Pure+ said:
Tech21 is going to be your best bet. As for mill drop, it's mostly a gimmick. I mean sure it has some warrant, but at the end of the day there are more cases that are better quality and better price than the very narrow selection of cases that bother to get the certification. I'd go tech21.
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The Tech21 cases look great, but wish they were more widely available for the M8. Not too keen on the red and purple available at T-Mobile. Hope the clear cases are available soon as shipping from their site is cost prohibitive.

G1_enthusiast said:
.....my kay clear case survive drop, I'm not sure why you want the branded "military grade" for, it just a gimmick.
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If I were to go that way I think I'd opt for the Spigen Premium Clear TPU Case or maybe even better, the soft clear Ultra Hybrid (once available).

I've got the Cimo http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IIYR1YS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's great.

I just bought the Case Mate tough clear for the same reason. Looks good and offers good protection but the volume button doesn't work well and for some reason it makes the phone even more slippery
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Diztronic, love it!

I bought directly from the site of the seller.
I've been a user of this case since my last phone (HTC Evo LTE). The case did me really well on that phone and it was slim on form factor. Protector was also very good on the previous phone as I've dropped it couple times with the phone in the case. No damage were shown on the case or on the phone. Because of this, I decided that I would choose the same company again if I were to change phones.
This time around, I went with the Samsung Note 2 as an upgrade to my previous phone. The case wasn't announced when I got the phone, but soon after they decided to make the case. I bought it the second day it was announced through the owners site. Case arrived quickly and the quality is still superb. If you check this listing, there's a few photos that I posted which represented the case. When you lay the case flat with the phone inserted, it's basically the same thickness as the Evo LTE with the phone in a diztronic case. Adds very very minimal bulk which doesn't affect the usability.
The back of the case is a matte finish. This matte finish actually allows the user to grip the phone better. That's not just it, the finish also reduces all fingerprints and dust particles.
Phone cutouts are all perfect and aligned to the spot. Power button and volume buttons use a soft silicon touch. It's covered, but in no way does it affect the touch. I can still easily press those buttons and the phone would respond to my action.
Overall, great case! Price is right! Go for it!
Im pretty pleased with mine too even though I normally dont use tpu protectors. It has a really nice feel and the sides seem like they provide substantial protection. No real complaints from me. I know diztronic has a great reputation and this was my first case from them so im happy.
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Im on the same boat!! I detest silicone and TPU cases as they are flimsy and stretchy, causing plenty of dusts to get trapped inside and scratch the device. But when I saw this case on Diztronic site I was very amazed so I ordered one. It arrived fairly fast despite the holiday seasons for US to Australia. Been using for 2 days and have to say, the best TPU case I've ever seen. The texture is very very nice, matte and really nice to touch and hold, raised lips to protect the screen, cover all the buttons (my favourite features), compact and thin enough but still have a decent protection from it. I'm very happy with this case, by far the best case I've got for Note 2 yet.
The only thing they should improve is to stick with matte texture all the way rather than having the raised lips/edges in glossy texture. And the seams could use some clean up.
Perhaps. I kinda like the edges with the smooth finish. Feels good when I need to stretch fingers across the whole phone.
One other plus I noticed is it seems to not get stretched easy. As I said this is my first Diztronic case so I'm sure others already know, but I've taken it on and off about 5 times and it still fits tight.
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bond32 said:
Perhaps. I kinda like the edges with the smooth finish. Feels good when I need to stretch fingers across the whole phone.
One other plus I noticed is it seems to not get stretched easy. As I said this is my first Diztronic case so I'm sure others already know, but I've taken it on and off about 5 times and it still fits tight.
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Yup, always a tight fit`
How's the grip on it? I want something with some decent grip so that behemoth doesn't slip out of my hands lol.
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slapshot30 said:
How's the grip on it? I want something with some decent grip so that behemoth doesn't slip out of my hands lol.
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I think it's pretty firm on my end. I don't seem to loose control of it when it's in my hand.
I just want to pipe in and say I really like the Diztronic tpu case on my note 2. I used their cases on my Galaxy Nexus and was very happy. They add very little weight and size to the phone, yet I feel like my phone has pretty decent protection. My Galaxy Nexus still looks brand new, even though I dropped it a few times. I've dropped my note 2 one time and it still looks perfect.
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Can't wait to get mine. I been thru quite a few cases hope this is the last one, it seems to fit all the criteria.
Diztronic is my preferred case-maker. Good quality, decent prices, great fit and feel. Can't ask for more than that.
Quick question on people who has it, I checked out the bodyglove case from sprint, and while it fits nice the sides were flimsy, does the diztronic fit nice and tight on the sides?
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Quick question on people who has it, I checked out the bodyglove case from sprint, and while it fits nice the sides were flimsy, does the diztronic fit nice and tight on the sides?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052389
Yes, Diztronic is not as loose on the edges compared to Bodyglove.
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Its a tight fit even after I took it off and on about 6 times.
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I just with Diztronic would make their cases in more colors.
They've got a clear white frosted one as well. Just ordered one.. for my Titanium note. Seems counter (color) intuitive, but should be interesting
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AECGDHS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
decalex said:
They've got a clear white frosted one as well. Just ordered one.. for my Titanium note. Seems counter (color) intuitive, but should be interesting
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don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
Please upload some pictures of that combination when you receive it, as I have been wondering about that look as well.
On diztronics website they say they only recommend the frosted clear case with the white model.
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McLaren__F1 said:
don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
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DOH!
McLaren__F1 said:
don't forget to use the coupon "XDA" for 10% off
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On amazon or the diztronic site?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
On amazon or the diztronic site?
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diztronic.
but amazon you got prime! LOL

Half decent cheap tpu cases?

I'm looking to buy two or three cheap tpu cases to mod to go with my flip covers. I want just cheap ones for now to see if I like them or not. Does anyone have a link to ones they like? Ive checked ebay but its always a gamble. If this is in the wrong section I apologize. Thank you in advance.
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Diztronic is the way to go, just ordered one today
adrenalinemotion said:
Diztronic is the way to go, just ordered one today
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Im thinking cheaper lol and preferably in colors.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Im thinking cheaper lol and preferably in colors.
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you get what you pay for. if your going to cheap out on such a phone, don't come back complaining your screen is broken.
twe90kid said:
you get what you pay for. if your going to cheap out on such a phone, don't come back complaining your screen is broken.
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Edit: I got a little hostile. I have bought nicer cases but id rather not cut them apart. I'm not looking for an otterbox but something to try out some color combos and get my cuts down.
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twe90kid said:
you get what you pay for. if your going to cheap out on such a phone, don't come back complaining your screen is broken.
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That's not always the case. Pun intended.
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ac16313 said:
That's not always the case. Pun intended.
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Night = made. I mean I dont think anyone buying a case for next to nothing is expecting an otterbox. But back on track lol
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This is the one I'm rocking right now. I really like it. It has grip on the sides, fits excellent and looks good.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190772482285
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i'm using this right now. fits really tight and all the cut outs are accurate.
"obostore.com/smooth-tpu-silicone-skin-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-case-p-10297.html#.UO0xVIleuA3"
I'm a new user, so i can't post any external links yet.
Dx.com has a bunch of cheap bumper cases for around $3 in multiple colors that match the flip case colors. I would check them out.
does anybody know where can i find an all clear tpu casing? been searching online for one, but to no avail
LOL we need to know your definition of cheap, but as adrenalinemotion said, go with diztronic. It's not expensive, I'd say not very cheap either, but it is close to being cheap. The quality is top notch I promise. I never go with TPU case as their nature of loose edges allowing dusts and the like get inside between the case and the phone, but with diztronic I'm loving it. For color-wise, they only have clear, black and glitter white/clear but I think they will have more coming soon.
I got myself the Mercury jelly case. I think it's fairly decent for its price. Personally it's just something to tide me over until I get a better case (probably the UAG one).
Evermind10 said:
does anybody know where can i find an all clear tpu casing? been searching online for one, but to no avail
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I purchased this one
Corki2 said:
I got my clear TPU case today. I'm pleased to be able to see the chrome through it. It was a cheap Ebay case. item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221147345782
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LOL we need to know your definition of cheap, but as adrenalinemotion said, go with diztronic. It's not expensive, I'd say not very cheap either, but it is close to being cheap. The quality is top notch I promise. I never go with TPU case as their nature of loose edges allowing dusts and the like get inside between the case and the phone, but with diztronic I'm loving it. For color-wise, they only have clear, black and glitter white/clear but I think they will have more coming soon.
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My definition of cheap hmm ive been seeing people get $3-$5 cases
IsolatedAbyss said:
I got myself the Mercury jelly case. I think it's fairly decent for its price. Personally it's just something to tide me over until I get a better case (probably the UAG one).
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I was thinking about getting a few of them actually how do you like it??
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I was thinking about getting a few of them actually how do you like it?
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The "sparkly" design (shiny little dots all over the case) makes it look classier than your average plain TPU case. Overall I'm very satisfied with the material , cut-outs and I think the phone fits snugly into it (perfect fit imo). My only gripes are
1. the exposed top right corner (I know its for the antennas for the Korean models but still...)
2. the volume rocker cut-out (I can press it without any problems but it just doesn't feel nice to me.)
3. Edges are raised too little to offer much protection to the screen.
Evermind10 said:
does anybody know where can i find an all clear tpu casing? been searching online for one, but to no avail
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Here's some
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Clear-TPU-S-...452849?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4abfbd95f1
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Clear-GEL-TP...617128?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c6b7873e8
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Clear-TPU-Ge...226215?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item56515cd6a7
Id rather go for the Samsung case than that Diztronic case. Thats too expensive to be considered cheap. With 50 off the Samsung case comes out to 15.
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I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HYBO-S...57758930&sr=1-1&keywords=fosmon+galaxy+note+2
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Fancy...758955&sr=1-14&keywords=mercury+galaxy+note+2
and this one is coming:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-White...964&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=2&sd=251190624762&
I really like the first one because it also comes with a stand and it fits nicely. The second one I use when I go to the theme parks (I don't carry any bags if I don't have to... makes it faster to go through security). The third one I haven't tried yet, still on the truck from CA.
I saw $13 body gloves today.
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[PICS] Cruzerlite XDA TPU Case

In case people want to see what it looks like, I'm posting pics. Obviously, it won't provide as much protection as, say, an Otterbox Defender or a UAG but it looks pretty nice. It adds very little bulk and the cutouts are pretty much perfect.
I'm extremely happy with it, even though the shipping to my country cost me more than the actual case.
And pardon the quality of the pictures. I rarely take pictures so I'm not very good at it.
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Look pretty nice. Where can I get one?
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Here
http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers/pre-order-xda-developers-galaxy-nexus-case-4512
Preorder? Any idea when it will be available?
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I like the fact that it covers the bottom and top where most thin cases are lacking. I may have to look into this.
It seems my search for a case may end up running me more than the phone itself until I start RMA'ing em all
How good is the grip? Does it slip out of your hand? (please be honest)
dhoang said:
Preorder? Any idea when it will be available?
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It should be available now, unless Cruzerlite makes them on a per-order basis. If that's the case, it only took a couple of days before I was notified that they had already shipped it.
Acery said:
I like the fact that it covers the bottom and top where most thin cases are lacking. I may have to look into this.
It seems my search for a case may end up running me more than the phone itself until I start RMA'ing em all
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At $10, you can't go wrong. But it is really thin and fits really well. I don't think you'll be disappointed should you decide to get one.
IamPro said:
How good is the grip? Does it slip out of your hand? (please be honest)
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So far, I haven't had any trouble holding on to it at all and it doesn't really feel like I'm gripping my phone any more tightly than I did before. I can imagine why you'd be concerned, though, given the finish. But yeah, with my 'normal' grip, it doesn't feel like it's in any danger of slipping out of my hand/s.
Thanks awestrike. I will put in my order tonight.
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It sure is nice looking case, but I changed back to Samsung Note 2 original case almost immediately. Material is much more slippery in xda-case and build quality is okay, but not great.
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Pure laziness from case makers...

Anybody else notice the lazy design choices case makers are making?
Like this one -> Case-Mate OLO
And this -> Incipio DualPro
They destroy the look with the back of it where the camera/buttons are. Like they just cut a block out and call it a day.
Then don't buy it...
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Then don't buy it...
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Uh.. I won't? I'm just asking if anybody else sees this?
I've used these in the past for other phones. But these for this phone look horrible.
LG G2
20degrees said:
Uh.. I won't? I'm just asking if anybody else sees this?
I've used these in the past for other phones. But these for this phone look horrible.
LG G2
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They didnt get lazy with the Verizon version: http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...s-verizon/dualpro-case-for-lg-g2-verizon.html
But if you notice, it kinda looks like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_bird
Id rather have the "lazy" version
35 for a case mate or 8 for a case off amazon that's not lazy. I'll take amazon.
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20degrees said:
Anybody else notice the lazy design choices case makers are making?
Like this one -> Case-Mate OLO
And this -> Incipio DualPro
They destroy the look with the back of it where the camera/buttons are. Like they just cut a block out and call it a day.
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Ugh - no kidding! The $5 generic TPU case I got on ebay looks better designed than these!
While you may not like the look of those cases. I can attest that the CaseMate does actually protect the phone. My GNex slipped out of my hands atop an 8 foot ladder. It bounced on a step half way down. And no damage ! Try that with one of those $5 cases.
On another note, I'm still waiting for the Spigen Slim Armor case to come out for my Verizon G2.
It would be nice if Otter Box would make a Defender Series Case for the G2. I prefer protection w/holster.
I have the ballistics case . I think it looks great. A little thick, but I know the phones protected
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If you guys only knew how much these cases actually cost to make, you would throw up. I know, and it's simply ridiculous.
I won't go into why or how I know, but cases that are selling for $15-30 cost about $0.50-2 max to make. The price to profit margin ratio is even more than clothing which is pretty hard to do lol.
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What confounds me is how ugly the back covers (the ones with covered buttons) look, with the exception of the ballistics case.
To me the covered button is a must to space out the distance (through indentation) between the lens and the buttons for my fingers. The Case-mate could be nice but just look at the way the lens opening is designed. Pleah.
I order this case
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=87678
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hands0m3 said:
I order this case
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=87678
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That's a decent case imo. I looked at it but didn't want the gray color the T-Mobile store has.
LG G2

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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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.
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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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"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.

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