[REVIEW][VIDEO][Poetic_Element_Case][Thin] - Nexus 7 Accessories

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I purchased this case for £6.95 form AMazon yesterday and it came today. I wanted a thin case that offers as much protection as it could, and I believe this is that case. THis case is listed as $35 on thier website, I just wanted to say I dont think that it is worth that much.
The case has a hard, plastic structure with a layer of Brushed Aluminum on the back. This gives it a cool touch and a very nice texture. All cutouts are very well aligned and I have had no issues with audio or pressing the volume or power buttons. The pogo pins are also exposed which is nice as this is the only case I know where they have allowed them to be open. Overall the case is very good very slim and offers quite a lot of protection.
THe negatives come in the way of the design though. The huge poetic logo on the back of the case (see images) may put some people off as well as the bottom and top silver plastic being exposed on the device. Also the case is not that grippy to hold. Meaning it is very slippy to hold and may fall out of your hand.
Great case at a great price.
BUY: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008NMCPXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Here's my video:

Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?

Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:

Just recently got my nexus and I've been looking for a new case. I just recently dropped my nexus on concrete and the top right corner the I guess bezel or the silver gray material came off. Am wonder ok by if this case would provide decent protection against such a fall
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phantasybm said:
Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?
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Yea there is a bit of a lip to put the N7 face down on the table, its very minimal
ctbaker said:
Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:
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Lol Im not a fan of the branding, but the case feels really nice in the hand

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Minimalistic, super-thin case?

I got my case-mate Clear Armor screen/device protector yesterday (fit quite well by the way), and it came with a nice, soft, and thin cleaning cloth. And I realized - I want a case/pocket for my HD2 made of this or similar material. Will not increase thickness, will protect the device, which means perfect for carrying it in my jeans' pocket. It will also clean the device actually, and you could probably even take calls without removing it
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Also look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYjHwpjUluE&feature=player_embedded#
at time 00:13. Mine is actually in silver color, very nice one.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I was so excited, I send an email to their support with the idea
Something like this?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-hd2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
It's nice because it doesn't add bulk and it protects against scratches, but it doesn't really help against drops and what not? I can live with a few mm of rubber to help soften the blow.
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Rubber-Hard...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3efc6af5ef
thatg said:
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
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This thing looks quite good....Can you post some pics and review the quality of the case?
mazzarin said:
Something like this?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-hd2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
It's nice because it doesn't add bulk and it protects against scratches, but it doesn't really help against drops and what not? I can live with a few mm of rubber to help soften the blow.
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The case-mate I bought was exactly like this one. However, I'm talking about a simple case/pocket made of thin fabric. Haven't seen anything like that. Maybe I should claim a patent
thatg said:
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Rubber-Hard...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3efc6af5ef
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Yeah, this one looks nice, but again doesn't protect the whole device and adds to the size. The invisible shield is better IMO.
nmm_47 said:
This thing looks quite good....Can you post some pics and review the quality of the case?
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Anyway, I'd also like to hear/see/read about the quality of this one

More pictures and a comparison of Seidio Innocase Surface Case

I bought the purple case for my wife. Here are a few pics for those interested in a few more pictures of the case. I also have a few comparison shots with an EVO Shift that doesn't have a case as well so you can see how much thickness it adds. I like the case. It feels the same as the back of the Shift for the most part. Both the Shifts in the pictures also had the Seidio screen protectors installed which fit and feel great and have no adhesive. At $30 the case is a little spendy but it fits perfectly and doesn't feel like the top will pop off or anything. Was a good thing to spend some left over Christmas money on Sorry about the high ISO of the shots LOL, it is dark outside and I didn't want to use a flash and apparently the lighting wasn't the best.
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http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/5306.htm
ps. I also posted this over at Android Central.
5mm doesn't sound like much on paper. But side by side, wow it sure does look quite a bit thicker.
wizputer said:
5mm doesn't sound like much on paper. But side by side, wow it sure does look quite a bit thicker.
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That is exactly what I was thinking. Though I have fat hands and the case I got made it a little easier to hold on too.
Nice case looks better then my shield combo from sprint
I just got my case today, and the front plate seems to want to fall off when I use the slide. Maybe I need to break in the case a bit...but it seems like it just barely fits.
has any one found a good leather or hip case that will fit the phone in the shell
depsidynamic said:
I just got my case today, and the front plate seems to want to fall off when I use the slide. Maybe I need to break in the case a bit...but it seems like it just barely fits.
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In my first update I detailed the same issue: Seidio Innocase Surface Review (quick/dirty)
Basically you're going to have to carefully pry on your case to make a gap to fit the plastic in.
warstoke said:
has any one found a good leather or hip case that will fit the phone in the shell
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I have the HTC leather hip case from Best Buy from a previous phone. The Shift+Innocase fits nicely inside.

This would be the perfect "thin case".

I have a Samsung flip case which I love but the lack of drop protection is disconcerting. What would be awesome would be if someone made little clear gel "corner bumpers" that you could just fit over each corner and not all the way around the phone. They could be small and thin with a little stickiness on the inside to hold them on. It would be the ultimate "thin" case as it only protected the corners (the trouble spots).
Does such a thing exist?
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Sugru -Different colors, but no clear.
https://sugru.com/
or make your own and don't put any coloring in it. I think it will be as clear as silicone gel.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/#step1
Lord Sekhmet said:
Sugru -Different colors, but no clear.
https://sugru.com/
or make your own and don't put any coloring in it. I think it will be as clear as silicone gel.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/#step1
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Thanks but I am looking for something premade and clear. That would look pretty ghetto.
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mine doesn't look perfect, but it's only as ghetto as your art skills. get someone else to do it for you. It's not just silicone so not sticky after it sets.
It's the best drop protection you'll get on anything thin. plastic just transfers energy to the screen, rubber on the sides just adds bulk and there doesn't need to be anything on the back in most cases.
In reality though, most cases look ghetto compared to the gorgeous phones we get new and then cover up. My brother's iPhone bumpers are 5th or 6th generation Sugru, so he's getting pretty good at shaping them and they are only raised about 1/16" on the ends but a bit more for the face.
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mine doesn't look perfect, but it's only as ghetto as your art skills. get someone else to do it for you. It's not just silicone so not sticky after it sets.
It's the best drop protection you'll get on anything thin. plastic just transfers energy to the screen, rubber on the sides just adds bulk and there doesn't need to be anything on the back in most cases.
In reality though, most cases look ghetto compared to the gorgeous phones we get new and then cover up. My brother's iPhone bumpers are 5th or 6th generation Sugru, so he's getting pretty good at shaping them and they are only raised about 1/16" on the ends but a bit more for the face.
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Wouldn't those just fall off if you dropped it on one of those corners? What holds that stuff in place, can it be removed without damage to the device? Residue, adhesive?
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Im only posting because I am interested in where this thread goes, and threads are easier to find if you post in them.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_83&products_id=326
i bought this case, it's great. very thin and fair amount of protection.

Kickstand Case

I purchased this kickstand case on ebay and I am very happy with it. This case stands the Note up at good angles both vertically and horizontally and It is slim enough to fit comfortably in my frocket (what my son calls my front shirt pocket) but offers adequate protection and has a nice front lip. It also slides in and out easily because of the hard plastic covering. The unexpected advantage is that the kickstand also can act like a holder for the phone for one handed operation by opening the kickstand and holding the phone by putting your middle finger through the opening of the kickstand and its supporting bracket. I also think the style is very attractive compared to most phone cases of this type and cost.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Black-...261678?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c6a41da6e
After trying a few different cases, my wife and I are both using this one now. Mine is black, hers is purple. The purple (not to be confused with the pink) is a stunning, deep, rich color. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the lines on the back. I'd prefer something a little cleaner. I love the case, though. It offers excellent protection, it's easy to get on and off (important to me because I swap batteries instead of charging the phone), and the price is right.
dan_tm said:
After trying a few different cases, my wife and I are both using this one now. Mine is black, hers is purple. The purple (not to be confused with the pink) is a stunning, deep, rich color. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the lines on the back. I'd prefer something a little cleaner. I love the case, though. It offers excellent protection, it's easy to get on and off (important to me because I swap batteries instead of charging the phone), and the price is right.
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a bit thick for my taste. I'm waiting for this to arrive.
I'm replacing the RED stand with WHITE.
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Link?
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Most are sold out, but I have an extra Red/Red stand case for $10.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251214069149
The nice thing about this case is it stands the Note 2 up, steadily and at a good angle, in either portrait or landscape.
mxl180 said:
Most are sold out, but I have an extra Red/Red stand case for $10.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251214069149
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Cases with the antenna cutout on the upper right corner drive me batty. It exposes 1 of the 4 primary drop points.

Fullbody: Xtremeguard or SlickWraps?

Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent
Raduan said:
Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent
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I got a xtremeguard one. For the price I can't complain about the transparency and also add a lot of grip to the back if you are going to run case-less.
I can upload pictures if you want!
also currently the got a coupon code for 90% off too! 90off1
if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx
Raduan said:
if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx
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http://imgur.com/a/JHLwF (original size images)
I haven't tried Xtremeguard but I installed slickwraps on my gf's phone and it's a really good quality. it's a dry install and you have to have a LOT of patience with it. I have a skinomi on mine under my case and I'd have to say the SW is on par with quality, maybe even better of a cut fit and it doesn't have the orange peel feeling like the skinomi does. It has full coverage and they provide both top and bottom front plate cover and a whole front cover whichever you prefer. It has top and bottom coverings as well. Her phone is prone to riding in my gf's purse and so far only a couple of unnoticeable nicks, no tears. She did drop it once and the skin didn't scratch. Though I now make her put it in a case, the skin remains on for front and button coverage. The only issue I had with the whole front cover was the side bezel covers tend to stretch when you're applying it so you have to trim a bit to get them to lay flat. Also slickwraps has a 35% off coupon + free shipping today only (or so says their ad) the code is luvsw if you're interested.
I ended up buying Xtremeguard, because of the price difference. However the Xtremeguard does not protect the top or bottom =/
Thank you both!
I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
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Steven How said:
I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
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Can you share some pictures?
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Can you share some pictures?
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Sure. Here is some pic I taken with my tablet. Too bad I don't have any better camera. The top portion where the power button is located. That sp is not from bestskinever. Its from skinomi. I would suggest you to get skinomi if you were looking for more durability. As the film on the skinomi feels much thicker than the bestskinever. If budget is wat you are looking for. Bestskinever would be it.
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