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Interesting looking metal back case

Looks like something right up my ally. I like the idea that the metal can pull some heat of the nexus 7.
I worry the headphone jack will be over covered and block many jacks >.<
What do you all think?
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-ELEMEN...43882614&sr=1-16&keywords=nexus+7+poetic+case
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I doubt it'll work as an effective cooling method, unless the case is incredibly well moulded there will be a slight air pocket between the N7 and the case. And even if there is an effective contact method there's nothing to dissipate the heat from the metal part of the case. Is cooling really an issue with the N7 anyway? I've only ever noticed it becoming warm during long gaming sessions, and never to a point where I'd worry it was causing hardware damage (though in the long term it could affect battery longevity).

Looks awesome. I can't stand all these leather folio-type cases. There are already like 20 of them for sale but they all look the same. The only thing is it has no kickstand! ARGH!!! I had an Incipio Silicrylic for my Xoom and it was awesome. Where is this type of case for the Nexus 7!?!?!?!?!

I went ahead and bought it. Looks like good quality judging from the pictures. It doesn't ship out until the 20th though...just an FYI for anyone who was looking to order. I will post back with my opinion of it when it comes.

I don't much care for that big ugly logo on the back. If it were plain, maybe, but as it sits it's a big fat no for me.

Octhar said:
I doubt it'll work as an effective cooling method, unless the case is incredibly well moulded there will be a slight air pocket between the N7 and the case. And even if there is an effective contact method there's nothing to dissipate the heat from the metal part of the case. Is cooling really an issue with the N7 anyway? I've only ever noticed it becoming warm during long gaming sessions, and never to a point where I'd worry it was causing hardware damage (though in the long term it could affect battery longevity).
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Well I am not
worried about heat so much, it is just a nice bonus type thing to me.
Vugari said:
I went ahead and bought it. Looks like good quality judging from the pictures. It doesn't ship out until the 20th though...just an FYI for anyone who was looking to order. I will post back with my opinion of it when it comes.
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Awesome, I am happy to see someone is braver than haha. Let me know how it works! I wish it came sooner :[
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yeahmon said:
I don't much care for that big ugly logo on the back. If it were plain, maybe, but as it sits it's a big fat no for me.
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i am even willing to pay extra for one without their logo
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Glass back breaks quite easily.

So, in a recent review/first looks courtesy of The Verge It is shown that the nice glass backing of the nexus is quite easily broken. This does not guarentee that this is the case with the final release variant as google might pick this up. Joshua from The Verge said he 'knocked it of his table on to the floor' from memory I think it was a tiled floor.
Whilst its just a hairline crack it is something to look out for
Here is an image I quickly threw together in paint:
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I think people are aware of this already. It uses stronger glass than the iPhone 4/4S so it should be fine. I had an iPhone 4 for 2 years and it dropped twice on concrete, never broke. It's glass, it can break if it hits in the right spot. Best bet is to not drop your phone, or use a case. Honestly it's kind of funny how people freak out over the fact that it breaks when they know it's glass. Gorilla glass is strong, but it's still glass!
I read someone say that EVERYONE they knew who had an iPhone 4 had the back break. What a load of ****. My wife has an iPhone 4 and is terrible with phones, her back is fine (although scratched a bit)

ferris2375 said:
I think people are aware of this already. It uses stronger glass than the iPhone 4/4S so it should be fine. I had an iPhone 4 for 2 years and it dropped twice on concrete, never broke. It's glass, it can break if it hits in the right spot. Best bet is to not drop your phone, or use a case. Honestly it's kind of funny how people freak out over the fact that it breaks when they know it's glass. Gorilla glass is strong, but it's still glass!
I read someone say that EVERYONE they knew who had an iPhone 4 had the back break. What a load of ****. My wife has an iPhone 4 and is terrible with phones, her back is fine (although scratched a bit)
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I'm not completely ignorant to the fact all glass breaks on the right spot, It's just an idea of how bad and a bit of a warning to make sure people know what to expect more realistically than a guess.

Yes, it is being discussed in this thread
The Verge LG Nexus 4 review
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Scratch resistant screen, not so much

I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
I attached some pictures
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Try retaking the picture in better lighting without flash. I've had a screen protector on mine for a while and ended up taking it off,
maybe you had some sand/particles in your pocket rubbing the glass.

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I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
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First off, follow the guy above's instructions and take proper pictures.
Secondly, you are an idiot to blame LG for Corning's Gorilla Glass 2 "failing". LG did not manufacture the glass. By your logic, you should blame Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Google, and Aliens for it too.
Third, if you didn't already know that Gorilla Glass is not entirely scratch proof and why screen protectors are necessary, it is your own fault. This has been documented, even on YouTube for those unable to read, and proven as to why it is not really scratch proof like it is advertised.

Do you put the phone in a pocket in jeans with metal studs? You know like the small copper studs that are on jeans. My right pocket has them to attach the pocket, but the left does not. Therefore I only use the left pocket.
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Dudes, dudes. take it easy
The important thing for this post is to protect your Nexus.
I know it was my fault, but you know, being angry say many things. I had a Galaxy S i9000, and never had a scratch in a year and a half, expected to be the same with my Nexus.

Stop playing in sand.:laugh:

Physically it could not have happened unless you had metal studs as someone mentioned, or there was grit in your pockets. It's scratch resistant, not scratch proof. It's physics, nothing more, nothing less.

Has been discussed in most review threads, please post in one of those. Thanks
Beware - WEAK Gorilla Glass! Scratches out of nowhere
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Casemachine Persus

While I don't yet have this device, I plan on getting it soon. Been shopping cases and such (with loads of help from you all) and found this cover. Gotta admit I am intrigued by it. Wondering if anyone has it yet or seen one. Here is the link.
http://casemachine.com/wp-content/plugins/cscart/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=257

Damn that is a sexy case!! If it wasn't aluminum I'd buy it. Also if it wasn't $69.. thats steep for a case.

That looks futuristicly sick, nice ... too bad it will most likely mess with my imagnet stand and or wireless charging.

Wow this does look really cool, I'd like to have this case.
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Ohh wow im going to be 70bux poorer very soon wifeys gunna be angry

Shipping in April? Pass.
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apallohadas said:
Shipping in April? Pass.
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yep, when they are in stock I might be more interested...

wase4711 said:
yep, when they are in stock I might be more interested...
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Maybe there will be more reviews about signal interference by then as well.

That one shouldn't interfere with signal too bad as the aluminum is only in the front bezel, the back is tpu lined polycarbonate which will have no effect on the signals. The one thing it *may* mess with is the spen, but if it's really a1 aircraft grade aluminum the impact should be very minimal.
I like to break stuff!

If they had an option for a holster that would be better.

Wow. Impressive case
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Would've liked a black/gunmetal grey front option. Not a fan of the white/silver front plates.

well, don't worry, with at least 2 months until these things are for sale, you never know what they might end up coming out with..

What's this sorcery all about?
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$70, not til April, and looks awful uncomfortable to hold? No thx.

That case is sex. I love it's looks.
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acb77 said:
What's this sorcery all about?
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That picture makes it look impossible to remove the Spen..
I wish I could find a valid explanation from a usability standpoint of why they make all the ports with such sharp edges on the aluminium bumpers and such.. Would be better to have a slight curve or angle of depression.

Nice case! But to wait until April. Idts.
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Brad.S. said:
That picture makes it look impossible to remove the Spen..
I wish I could find a valid explanation from a usability standpoint of why they make all the ports with such sharp edges on the aluminium bumpers and such.. Would be better to have a slight curve or angle of depression.
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What I was referring to was the sleep (power) button and volume buttons being on the same side of the case????

acb77 said:
What I was referring to was the sleep (power) button and volume buttons being on the same side of the case????
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I also picked up on that. Magic? LOL

Black Note 4 - lines on back and home capacitive touch buttons?

Is it normal to have lines on back and home capacitive touch buttons? I think the glass has a line design to it?

yes. notice the lines all over the front face of the phone? the buttons are under that.

It's a design feature. It's like Marmite (if you don't know what that is... YouTube it) you either love it or hate it. I find it estheticly pleasing.

I've noticed the stripes and I personally don't like it. It looks broken/shonkey to me. Other than that the handset is great.

I'm gonna put myself down for the hate side on this one. The moment I switched my phone on I saw the lines over the notification LED. What was samsung thinking?

I love them, they look... like pixel art.

Hate the lines. Schoolboy error imo. Worst is the lines over led notification

Hate the lines.

I think the lines give it a little extra flavor.
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Glad to know its a feature and not a flaw. I don't care what it looks like

there are lines??? although I don't have the capacitive buttons light up at all

Anyone know what the white marks are on the top and bottom of the metal frame?

I believe they are to do with antenna reception

They may also be to assist in ease of production. It's gotta be difficult to put a solid rectangular piece of metal around the edge of a phone.

MadfishGTB said:
I believe they are to do with antenna reception
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Yup, those are the "holes" for the antennas.
To the OP: it's the textured painting behind the front protective glass, it is what it is.
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The lines are not visible on the white one....perhaps not too surprising but thought I should mention it in case anyone fancies a colour swap at their store!

BoneXDA said:
Yup, those are the "holes" for the antennas.
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Thanks. Would a tpu case cause any issues with reception?

daz_2000 said:
Thanks. Would a tpu case cause any issues with reception?
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Nope.

I also don't like the lines but it it's the only thing I've had to complain about. Anyway I spend all my time looking at the gorgeous screen.
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Holy **** I dont care. I never really see the lights on the capbuttons, nor the notification light. I see the light distantly if something happened, and the capbuttons for a few seconds, and on the white version I honestly dont even think about the lines.
What I DO think about is a mm or less of light from the cap backbutton kind of bleeding into the edge of the screen above it, as if it wasnt sealed properly. But thats only noticeable in a dark room, and not really a big deal either... But thats far more annoying.