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Broke down and picked nexus 4 at Tmobile...

I still have about 5 weeks before my google order comes in and broke down and picked up a Nexus 4 from local store under contract. Their monthly rates are ok but having to pay additionally monthly for full price on phone is not worth it. Will test their network for 10 days and may take it back. Did not port my phone number to them yet. I still have an old flip phone w Straight Talk SIM card. Love the feel and buttery smooth of the phone. Went right afterwards everywhere to get a case but no luck. Scare to take the phone out of the house till i get a case. I never put the phone in pockets, always have in death grip on my hand. Please let me know if anyone in Austin/Cedar Park, Texas area has seen any out there or might sell me one. In the meantime. Ordered a tpu case from Amazon.
Ian B

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Order a Rearth Slim case, they ship their cases from Texas. A cheap TPU from Amazon won't protect your phone.
Dallas, TX 75238 is exactly where they ship out. USPS First Class Mail, $9.99 + no sales tax + free shipping.
Very good case that you can find a lot of reviews on the forum about it. I'd cancel that TPU asap, waste of money to be honest.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,165&rh=i:aps,k:rearth slim nexus 4&ajr=2
4 colors to choose from: black, grey, blue, white.

zephiK said:
Order a Rearth Slim case, they ship their cases from Texas. A cheap TPU from Amazon won't protect your phone.
Dallas, TX 75238 is exactly where they ship out. USPS First Class Mail, $9.99 + no sales tax + free shipping.
Very good case that you can find a lot of reviews on the forum about it. I'd cancel that TPU asap, waste of money to be honest.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,165&rh=i:aps,k:rearth slim nexus 4&ajr=2
4 colors to choose from: black, grey, blue, white.
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Thanks for info. Placed the order just now.
Ian B

Get this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...-Phone-FREE-SHIPPING-USA-SELLER-/221154902075
It is only $3

zephiK said:
Order a Rearth Slim case, they ship their cases from Texas. A cheap TPU from Amazon won't protect your phone.
Dallas, TX 75238 is exactly where they ship out. USPS First Class Mail, $9.99 + no sales tax + free shipping.
Very good case that you can find a lot of reviews on the forum about it. I'd cancel that TPU asap, waste of money to be honest.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,165&rh=i:aps,k:rearth slim nexus 4&ajr=2
4 colors to choose from: black, grey, blue, white.
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I strongly disagree. The cheap TPU ebay cases are great and will likely protect your phone more than the Rearth case which doesn't adequately cover the top or bottom of the phone.

Qbancelli said:
Get this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...-Phone-FREE-SHIPPING-USA-SELLER-/221154902075
It is only $3
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Xenocide23 said:
I strongly disagree. The cheap TPU ebay cases are great and will likely protect your phone more than the Rearth case which doesn't adequately cover the top or bottom of the phone.
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Agree.
The 3 dollar case is perfectly adequate
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Please take this discussion to the existing T-Mobile thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972051
Thanks
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Screen Protector and (Cheap) Case, or More Expensive Case?

So, my Note 2 is coming in the mail tomorrow (yay! though I kinda accidentally paid too much for it, especially with new rumors of Note 3... oh well). Anyway, I'm trying to stay on a budget for a case--if I bother to get one at all--and I've narrowed it down to:
-Seidio CSK3SSGT2K-BK ACTIVE Case with Metal Kickstand - $21.48
OR
-iSmooth screen protector - 3 pack - $9.97 AND
-Diztronic High Gloss Clear Flexible TPU Case - $9.99
--Total: $19.96
Want to keep it to around $20 total, so I can use the $5 remainder ($25 free shipping) to add on a Nexus 10 case for a gift: MoKo Slim-Fit Multi-angle Folio Cover Case for Google Nexus 10 - $5.99
So, question for all you case-using Note 2 owners:
1) Which do you think is more necessary: a hard-backed plastic/TPU case, or a screen protector?
2) What do you think of these options; do you have any others?

1. For me, both the case and the screen protector is necessary specially when you use your phone on outdoors. As the saying goes, its better to be safe than sorry.
2. I'm still waiting for my UAG case and my spigen screen protector, Currently I'm only using a cheap TPU case and a screen protector. You might want to check out the other thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931209&page=104 and you might get some idea on other cases.

I got two cases free from Best Buy with my Note 2 purchase.
(It was for the $50 reserve offer, but since that was only for upgrades, I got free accessories).
One was the Seidio brand (in blue) which has a nice kickstand in the back, and the other Samsung flip cover.
I am still planning on installing a screen protector (iSmooth) on my Note 2.

Okay, went for the screen protector & case option. I was concerned about the stylus potentially scratching the phone; now I guess I don't need to worry about that. Thanks for the help!

Good,CHEAP screen protectors

Any recommendations?
Do they make those glass screen protectors for the Nexus 7 ?
Thanks in advance.

I have an xtremeguard protector on mine, wet application means tight, perfect fit and it's stayed on for 6+monthd no problem. Look for coupon codes, I've always been able to find one when I looked, I think I paid $2 to get mine - shipped!
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Xtreme Gaurd Coupon Code
Xtremegaurd launched a coupon code '85off' for 85 percent off store wide. Not sure when they expired. Picked up two for my sister the other day. I got it from $20 down to $3!

why do you need one? I've been using mine without one for a year now and there's absolutely no scratches on the screen, not even micro ones like you get on the N4.
Anyway, I've always found the wet-apply ones to be the best protection (used them on my Hero, Sensation, ZVM etc) - http://www.bestskinsever.com/tablets/google/google-nexus-7-tablet-skin-2012-model - as good as Zagg ones, and much cheaper.

Best Screen/Clasp protectors?

I've searched around on ebay but really only see what looks like generic, or the SKinomi stuff. Does anyone have experience with any of the sellers and could recommend some?
EDIT: Xtremeguard is having a sale currently, 90% off. I've bought from them many times in the past. Not bad for a cheap protector. I'm actually using a cut up one from xtremeguard...was a battery protector for my galaxy note 2.
Got 4 for 2.80 shipped

erick161 said:
I've searched around on ebay but really only see what looks like generic, or the SKinomi stuff. Does anyone have experience with any of the sellers and could recommend some?
EDIT: Xtremeguard is having a sale currently, 90% off. I've bought from them many times in the past. Not bad for a cheap protector. I'm actually using a cut up one from xtremeguard...was a battery protector for my galaxy note 2.
Got 4 for 2.80 shipped
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how did you get them 90% off? Please share the code.

red rocket said:
how did you get them 90% off? Please share the code.
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Good question... I looked them up and yes, they are that price, but shipping here in the US is 5.99! Hardly worth ordering for something that can be easily just cut out of vinyl or a spare screen saver.

ronfurro said:
Good question... I looked them up and yes, they are that price, but shipping here in the US is 5.99! Hardly worth ordering for something that can be easily just cut out of vinyl or a spare screen saver.
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Dude i just ordered 6 of them. Use the code 90off at checkout. My shipping was free as well. USPS First-Class Letter Standard (5-12 days) FREE. My total for the 6 was $4.19

I just picked up the ZAGG invisible shield last weekend at best buy for 15$ and they gave me a 10$ Best Buy gift card. Not sure if that is everywhere just thought I'd share
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I got mine on ebay. I can't post link yet but the title is "2x Samsung Galaxy Gear Clear Body Shields.." It is clear and has protected my watch many times. Only $4.99 free shipping.

XtremeGuard is offering a 90% off sitewide coupon and free shipping
- Go to XtremeGuard and add an item to your cart
- Purchase 2 Items - Use coupon code 90off to get 90% off
- Shipping is free
Here are the links:
http://www.xtremeguard.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=samgalgerxgrds#.UvOFRvYo5Ds
http://m.spoofee.com/xtremeguard-90%-off-coupon-free-shipping/deals/803504#.UvOEU_Yo5Ds

here is a 3 pack for under 2 bucks shipped. I have used this seller before and had no problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3X-Clear-LC...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item2ecd226bc2

Just got 3 screen savers from an eBay seller in China. Good quality and went on first time with no dust or air bubbles. I'm waiting for clasp protectors to come from the US from a link on here.

I got my clasp protectors, screen protectors, and protectors for the face metal parts from here: www.ebay.com/itm/221355950676
$4.99 was the price and shipped from USA.

ronfurro said:
XtremeGuard is offering a 90% off sitewide coupon and free shipping
- Go to XtremeGuard and add an item to your cart
- Purchase 2 Items - Use coupon code 90off to get 90% off
- Shipping is free
Here are the links:
http://www.xtremeguard.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=samgalgerxgrds#.UvOFRvYo5Ds
http://m.spoofee.com/xtremeguard-90%-off-coupon-free-shipping/deals/803504#.UvOEU_Yo5Ds
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I got the same deal, whole order for something like 10 of them was under $5 total.
These are awesome screen protectors, when correctly installed they are crystal clear and completely invisible.

I'm pretty happy with the clear Skinomi one. It's a little soft but I like the fact the it has a bit of adhesive on it so It's stuck my watch pretty good. And the fact that it's soft allows it to bend better to hug the curve of the watch. Also the clasp one covers the entire clasp even the sides, and also it comes with 2 extra strips that protects the sides of the watch as well. I bought my 1st set on amazon right after I got my watch for christmas. Had it on since and the only issue I've had is on the clasp side, the bottom corner near the band got caught on something so it lifted up the corner slightly. Instead of removing and reapplying it, I just cut the lifted part off with a nail cutter. It's been almost a month and half and it still intact and I wear my watch everyday, except when I go to sleep.
A few days later i bought mine I saw a post about a 60% off year end sale from Skinomi. So I bought a back up just in case and 2 sets for my note 3.

Could someone write the size of the glass of the display ? I would like to know if the films GEAR1 are compatible with the grar2 NEO
thanks
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I'm fully satisfied with FRONT SHIELD Invisible Screen Protector.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...408?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19f93f9a20

Supershieldz film dry install screen protector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U6...+galaxy+s6&dpPl=1&dpID=51AxiQpmWNL&ref=plSrch
I tried skinomi,iqshield and zagg and they all had that rubbery orange peel look except the zagg but thar still felt rubbery and marks didn't go away from pushing the bubbles out. The supershieldz came 2 to a pack and I did my wife's gold and then my black sapphire. I taped the bottom to align mine and and just removed first film then flipped it on and took off second film.then I sprayed some water on top a fine mist of course and used a squeegee to remove the bubbles.the water helps a lot.the sides and corners adhered well. I usually go naked on my phones and never had any issues but hearing about the s6 edge scratching easily maybe because of the plastic substrate? I decided to throw a protector on.overall very satisfied for the price that is hard to beat for 2.
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There is another thread I was reading that mentioned this product so I went over to check it out. I have two phones that need protecting so, although there are two films per package, I thought I should play it safe and consider purchasing two packages. The price shown per package was $2.99 which I thought was a fantastic deal. I aborted my purchase at check out however for the following reason: the price of the item in the listing was $2.99 and the shipping said $3.99 and when I went to check out I saw I was being charged $3.99 per item. The cost of the items was $5.98 and the shipping was $7.98. To me that seemed a bit odd. I will be honest, I have not used Amazon in a while but back in the day the shipping was on a per order basis - not per item. Also, $3.99 for shipping of a $2.99 item seemed a bit out there. I did notice that Amazon was not fulfilling the order and that it would be shipped from the seller. The experience reminded me of the TV ads that claim to throw in a second item free as long as you pay separate shipping and handling, but when you read the fine print the shipping is like $20 or $30.
If this is a good product and the company is legit, I will reconsider, but as of right now I am skeptical.

Elbrin said:
There is another thread I was reading that mentioned this product so I went over to check it out. I have two phones that need protecting so, although there are two films per package, I thought I should play it safe and consider purchasing two packages. The price shown per package was $2.99 which I thought was a fantastic deal. I aborted my purchase at check out however for the following reason: the price of the item in the listing was $2.99 and the shipping said $3.99 and when I went to check out I saw I was being charged $3.99 per item. The cost of the items was $5.98 and the shipping was $7.98. To me that seemed a bit odd. I will be honest, I have not used Amazon in a while but back in the day the shipping was on a per order basis - not per item. Also, $3.99 for shipping of a $2.99 item seemed a bit out there. I did notice that Amazon was not fulfilling the order and that it would be shipped from the seller. The experience reminded me of the TV ads that claim to throw in a second item free as long as you pay separate shipping and handling, but when you read the fine print the shipping is like $20 or $30.
If this is a good product and the company is legit, I will reconsider, but as of right now I am skeptical.
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i just ordered this. it is shipping via dhl which means it is shipping from abroad. this probably explains the weird shipping

Camboteav said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U6...+galaxy+s6&dpPl=1&dpID=51AxiQpmWNL&ref=plSrch
I tried skinomi,iqshield and zagg and they all had that rubbery orange peel look except the zagg but thar still felt rubbery and marks didn't go away from pushing the bubbles out. The supershieldz came 2 to a pack and I did my wife's gold and then my black sapphire. I taped the bottom to align mine and and just removed first film then flipped it on and took off second film.then I sprayed some water on top a fine mist of course and used a squeegee to remove the bubbles.the water helps a lot.the sides and corners adhered well. I usually go naked on my phones and never had any issues but hearing about the s6 edge scratching easily maybe because of the plastic substrate? I decided to throw a protector on.overall very satisfied for the price that is hard to beat for 2.
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Does this have the rainbow effect like some dry protectors do? it kind of looks that way based on your pictures.

What is rainbow effect?
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Camboteav said:
What is rainbow effect?
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The screen protector has rainbows running through it when viewed from certain angles. Similar to oil in water.
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The only thing I notice are little crystal like dots on white backgrounds. ..but not as bad as on the skinomi and iq shields and invisashield
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