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PDair Aluminum Case?

Can anyone comment on this case? It looks pretty decent with the rubber gripping inside. There are some videos on youtube of it. Silver looks snazzy. Already dropped my xperia bad once without a case had to send it in. Looking for something that covers it completely while I can still use it. Any advice on a case would be greatly appreciated thanks.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_1800000_11000335&products_id=13741

I purchased this case in the silver and the black. They are extremely well made and the X1a seems to fit in it perfectly. I like the "velvet" lining. The one thing that you have to get used to is that it has clear hard plastic built into the case that covers the screen. This was actually why I bought it because in my handbag, I don't want the phone screen getting scratched. But when I take it out I forget the screen is covered and just start tapping. It's no big deal to just open the "door" of the case but it was funny.
Also, I don't know if the aluminum messes with the radio signal. It seems a little weaker while in this case.
Overall the case is well made, protects the phone, fits snugly and looks really cool. Drawback is that it adds weight. Phone is very heavy in the case.
Hope this helps, Cindy.

so you cant use the phone while the case is closed? in the youtube videos it looks like the front screen portion of the phone is open. Can this plastic screen be removed? Id rather have a martin fields screen protector and still be able to use the phone with the case closed.... thanks.

how are the hinges on the case? are the stiff enough to keep it from closing by itself while the keyboard is out?

I've has one of these for about a week.
I carefully (but easily) removed the plastic window it comes with to make touch screen accessible. I already have a screen protector to prevent scratching.
All is good with it, although I'm sure the phone reception is slightly reduced by the metal casing. I'm testing more in this area.

I have had one of these for a long time.I used to have a plastic case with the screen exposed until i ended up with a dent in my screen.The phone reception is definatly affected with this case which is great for me as i dont want signal all the time as i use it for work to which gives me a nice break when out in the country.Definatly saves the screen though and ive dropped my phone alot of times where it would of definatly been damaged if it wasnt for this case.

kitzie said:
I've has one of these for about a week.
I carefully (but easily) removed the plastic window it comes with to make touch screen accessible. I already have a screen protector to prevent scratching.
All is good with it, although I'm sure the phone reception is slightly reduced by the metal casing. I'm testing more in this area.
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Certainly well made, but the two bar drop in phone signal and the unusable GPS makes it not an option anymore......shame
Not too keen on the big hinge either.
I've gone back to the silicon case with a scratch guard fitted and will use the metal case for bigger trips/ holidays etc.
Also tried the rigid plastic cases. The one with a silicon feel. Although signal strength is unaffected, this type is too brittle and breaks easily. Especially the screen cover side.
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Can you please post a link kitzie to the silicon case your using? Is it anything like the rubberized boxwave case because that thing is atrocious. Thanks.

kitzie said:
Update:
Certainly well made, but the two bar drop in phone signal and the unusable GPS makes it not an option anymore......shame
Not too keen on the big hinge either.
I've gone back to the silicon case with a scratch guard fitted and will use the metal case for bigger trips/ holidays etc.
Also tried the rigid plastic cases. The one with a silicon feel. Although signal strength is unaffected, this type is too brittle and breaks easily. Especially the screen cover side.
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where did you buy your silicone case? is it the one being sold at ebay for 1 US$? is it a perfect fit? thanks

I've tried many a way to protect my X1 and although not perfect, its the best allround. Got mine from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Screen-Prot...X1-XPERIA_W0QQitemZ360155589252QQcmdZViewItem

Xperia X1 Silicone Case
frankencowx said:
Can you please post a link kitzie to the silicon case your using? Is it anything like the rubberized boxwave case because that thing is atrocious. Thanks.
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hi, is the BoxWave silicone case really that bad? I'm planning to buy one for my X1i. my choices are the ones from BoxWave and Capdase..
which one is better? or is there another brand?
1US$ silicone case..

I had a boxwave and the top panel grip hooks broke off.
I can't comment about the Capdase. If it's made of rigid plastic, I'm sure it will do the same.
The cheapo silcone has performed the best for me.....not perfect though, but better than other options.

Got the aluminium case. It's from Brando, but from what I can see in the pictures in the first post, they are EXACTLY the SAME. Because I'm traveling quite often with my bike, I got this one as my Xperia dropped few times before and got several deep "scars" all around the housing and from cover If you do some "offroad" traveling, I can recommend this AL case. But for "ordinary" use it's bit useless. Oh and btw, it's blocking the radio signal quite well. If you get around 2 bars normaly, with this case it'll drop 2 bars bellow. So mostly no signal in a forrest. But hey, who didn't expect it, as it's ALUMINIUM

DaRkMyk said:
hi, is the BoxWave silicone case really that bad? I'm planning to buy one for my X1i. my choices are the ones from BoxWave and Capdase..
which one is better? or is there another brand?
1US$ silicone case..
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The boxwave rubberized case is terrible do not buy it. As mentioned earlier the clips to the faceplate break off within the first week of use, as it hardly stays on to begin with. The bottom piece looks nice, however after several weeks of use, it leaves a black stain on the corners of your xperia, VERY visible if you have the silver model. As far as I've seen the only remedy to my problem is to get new housing...I repeat....do not buy the boxwave case.

alrighty then... BoxWave = Bad !!!!...
has anyone tried the Capdase????
i'm also tempted to buy the cheapo silicone case (1USD wtf!), but as you can see in the picture (middle,near the optical sensor) it's not a perfect fit.. and also, i'm kinda wondering what material did they use? toxic maybe? hope not..

Silicone for $1 must be worth a punt. As for being toxic, now you mention it I have started coughing recently. It's either the silicone case or those damn pigs again (swine flu)

i have a hard plastic one looking the same , it broke/cracked like 4-5 places after 1 month , still covering the important places tho (corners)

there is a huge signal drop problem with this meral case. so anyone can post some solution.?

get the silicone case that kitzie mentioned earlier, its good, significantly better than the boxwave case, just a lint magnet if you keep the phone in your pocket

frankencowx said:
get the silicone case that kitzie mentioned earlier, its good, significantly better than the boxwave case, just a lint magnet if you keep the phone in your pocket
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don't listen to this guy...silicone cases are very uncomfortable.

[Review] SGP Ultra Silke Case

I just received the SGP Ultra Silke case for my Nexus S yesterday and like it a lot. Actually I was waiting for the Otterbox Defender case for Nexus S to come out but am getting tired of it so I just decided to give this case a shot because no one has written a review about it here yet.
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First thing I'd like to say is this case costs $19.99 (excl. shipping) and comes in a standard SGP Case package (a.k.a. a hard clear plastic box), which includes the case itself and an Ultra Crystal Clear Steinheil screen protector. I did not install the screen protector because I already have full BSE skin on my Nexus S. I bought this case from SGP Store on eBay because the shipping cost is cheaper than buying from the official site. I was surprised that it took only about a week to ship from CA, US to Thailand (normally I'd expect about 10-14 days)
My first impression about the case is it looks almost the same as the Rearth Rinke case [1], [2]. However, from the information on its website, the SGP Ultra Silke is made of "hi-polymer coated silicon" so it is quite soft like a silicon case (unlike TPU cases) and has matted/smooth texture -- which feels very good in my hand. The installation was very easy. The case covers the front bezel and in the back there is an SGP Case logo which, for me, makes it looks good while keeping the minimalistic look
What I like most about this case are the cutouts -- the speaker and camera/flash holes fit perfectly. There is a raised edge around the camera hole, the speaker hole also get this little "curve" touch in the middle The USB and headphone holes work fine and there is even a separate hole for the microphone. I think SGP people did a very nice job on these small details.
And if you're in doubt, the power and volume buttons are fully functional -- just like there is no case on it. No annoying issues like the popular "S" shape TPU case whatsoever. And as you can see, there is a small power icon on the power button of the case. The volume button, however, looks a little bit plain to me though.
IMO, this case adds a lot less bulk than the "S" shape TPU case and provides more protection than the Incipio Feather case. It fits perfectly and adds more grip to the Nexus S while being stylish with its minimalistic look. I'll be happily using this SGP Ultra Silke as my main case until something better shows up (may be not the Otterbox Defender, who knows)

Bro is urs a i9020 nexus s or a I9023 nexus s?

noobhero said:
Bro is urs a i9020 nexus s or a I9023 nexus s?
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It's I9020.
FYI, the "official" Nexus S that is being sold in Thailand is I9023 but I bought mine 2 months ago from Best Buy

Thanks mate, cant find an exact fitting case and sp for the i9023

noobhero said:
Thanks mate, cant find an exact fitting case and sp for the i9023
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Found the case a couple of weeks ago at Momax but dunno if you'll like the design or not

suksit said:
Found the case a couple of weeks ago at Momax but dunno if you'll like the design or not
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Hah thanks man, but i'll stick to the ringke for now, just need a screen protector.

Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?

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Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?
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Hmm... just got it for like 24 hrs. so I cannot tell about that yet, but as least from the SGP Store site:
The Premium Silicone case SGP Case Ultra Silke Series Prevetns your mobile from scratchesm damages and dust. Surface is coated with high polymer which reduces dust sticking on the surface, and even makes easier to put in and out of pocket.
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For me the surface feels similar to the matted part on the back of the "S" Shape TPU case so I guess it *should* be harder to attract dust/lint/oil etc.

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Does it attract alot of dust and fabric when you leave it out or put in your pocket?
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I have the silk for vibrant before. The material does not attract dust and hair at all, unlike silicon. But like all cases, there will be dust deposit INSIDE between case and phone eventually. Now I rock NS naked with squaretrade.

^^^
Just came back from a whole-day normal usage and wanna confirm what he said about the material. It won't attract dust, lint, or hair at all.
BTW, my friend who has seen my Nexus S in the "S" TPU case before said this when he saw my phone today: "Now you've got a good case" xD

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^^^
Just came back from a whole-day normal usage and wanna confirm what he said about the material. It won't attract dust, lint, or hair at all.
BTW, my friend who has seen my Nexus S in the "S" TPU case before said this when he saw my phone today: "Now you've got a good case" xD
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I have the same case and the best thing about it is that it does not attract dust.

I like it, just gotta find out where to buy it in Italy

How well does the case hold the phone? I have one of the platinum cases from best buy now and the phone almost feels loose inside the case, causing it to creak and squeak some. The clips that hold the 2 half's of the case are very weak on the platinum case also and its pretty annoying to have the case come apart in your pocket. So can you tell me how the two compare?
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How well does the case hold the phone? I have one of the platinum cases from best buy now and the phone almost feels loose inside the case, causing it to creak and squeak some. The clips that hold the 2 half's of the case are very weak on the platinum case also and its pretty annoying to have the case come apart in your pocket. So can you tell me how the two compare?
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First of all, it's not a hard case like the platinum case, it is a one-piece case just like other silicon/TPU cases (but with nicer material) so you just push the phone in and it stays there. The case fits perfectly and shouldn't move easily

suksit: You have a I9020 right?
How does it fit in your opinion, couuld this fit/strech on a I9023?
(ordered one already, but will take about another week for it to get here)
Second question is about the sides, I watched a video on youtube by nexedzero on this case with the iPhone 4, and the user fairly easily "flips" the sides after the case is on
= are the sides firm(er) on the Nexus version or the same as in that video?
(search youtube: SGP Ulta Silke for iPhone 4" between 3:37 - 3:56mins)

From the pics it looks like a 2 Peice case. My fault for skimming the description and just looking at the pics. It looks as if there is a seam. To add to the above post. Does the silicone seem more ridgid than others?
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i like it, but last month i buy the S Shape Case already.

FoCsU said:
suksit: You have a I9020 right?
How does it fit in your opinion, couuld this fit/strech on a I9023?
(ordered one already, but will take about another week for it to get here)
Second question is about the sides, I watched a video on youtube by nexedzero on this case with the iPhone 4, and the user fairly easily "flips" the sides after the case is on
= are the sides firm(er) on the Nexus version or the same as in that video?
(search youtube: SGP Ulta Silke for iPhone 4" between 3:37 - 3:56mins)
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Yes I have a i9020, the fit is perfect so hmm... I guess it *may* have the same issue as Rearth Rinke case here.
For the "flip" issue, yes the sides can be flipped just like the iPhone 4 case, however, I never "flip" the sides from my normal usage -- I think it may be because of the larger gaps (than iPhone's) between the actual screen and the case.
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To add to the above post. Does the silicone seem more ridgid than others?
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Nope, it's quite soft actually.

neungs said:
i like it, but last month i buy the s shape case already.
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suksit said:
Yes I have a i9020, the fit is perfect so hmm... I guess it *may* have the same issue as Rearth Rinke case here.
For the "flip" issue, yes the sides can be flipped just like the iPhone 4 case, however, I never "flip" the sides from my normal usage -- I think it may be because of the larger gaps (than iPhone's) between the actual screen and the case.
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OK, lets see how it fits when it arrives, will post some pics
The flipping seemed pretty huge, but hopefully it wont be the same....
Nope, it's quite soft actually.
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Actually I'm counting on this to make the difference between the SGP and Rearth, more softness & flexibility hopefully compensates the size difference...
tnx for the quick reply

Ballistic - Shell Gel (SG) Case Series

So on the ballistics case after going through other reviews and more than enough websites I found the ballistics case was the indeed the case which had the protection. The box said 8-9ft drop so I tested it with a leap faith and the case phone stayed together with no damage and didn't come apart even with case alone dropping the case stays together. Not slippery I can apply minimum pressure using my little finger and thumb dry and wet with no slippage. The case is made from decent materials not the stuff you would get from a 5 dollar case which I have been through several. The case works with NFC and Wireless Charging so this is a good point i found a few cases that doesn't allow this. The case offers better screen protection from laying flat on a surface screen down than any case with the added corner protection see the photo you can see the light from the screen coming through. The back is non slip also and makes good resting on a slanted surface say a car roof, bonnet or dash board. And with a year warrantee you can't get far wrong. In general its makes the whole overall grip better and nice to the touch. Feels very manly to and with a simplistic look. With the plastic support the case holds firmly all round the note. Down side only two colours black and white, little flimsy top and bottom of screen as there isn't as much support but the gel is strong and durable, a screen protector isn't provided but with the gorilla 2 glass I'm one of those who thinks they are a waste of time. The price is fair for the case was 22.99 off eBay stores, cheaper if you get a deal on it and cheaper again if your in the US.
Amazon gives a 4.5/5 overall for 33 reviews that's pretty good like 26 being 5 Star rest 4 star, 1 or 2 at 2stars.
As promised photos.
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Is it grippy? Looks hard plastic. I'd like a soft rubber case with a good pattern. The type that would be deficult to remove from a tight pocket.
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Beowulf_pt said:
Is it grippy? Looks hard plastic. I'd like a soft rubber case with a good pattern. The type that would be deficult to remove from a tight pocket.
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The 2nd later is plastic but it has micro dents which make it non slip and the back is rubber which means it doesn't slip either
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Many people complain that the inner silicone is loose in the upper and lower part and also in the corners. Would you agree?

Upper and lower yes, not on the corners the corners are tight.
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Are you still using this case? How has it held up? Really considering buying one. Had it for my S3 and loved it.

jbreeze228 said:
Are you still using this case? How has it held up? Really considering buying one. Had it for my S3 and loved it.
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I really do like this case, with the exception of one thing... it's tpu is semi tacky. In other words, it sticks to things when taking it out of my pocket, to include money, paper... even the pocket itself. But, in the end, it's slimmer than my UAG case. So I swap them out a few times per week, some days the UAG extra thickness gets to me, so I throw on the ballistic case until I get irritated by the tpu snag, and back to the UAG for a bit.
YMMV.

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I really do like this case, with the exception of one thing... it's tpu is semi tacky. In other words, it sticks to things when taking it out of my pocket, to include money, paper... even the pocket itself. But, in the end, it's slimmer than my UAG case. So I swap them out a few times per week, some days the UAG extra thickness gets to me, so I throw on the ballistic case until I get irritated by the tpu snag, and back to the UAG for a bit.
YMMV.
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I think I may just order this case. After seeing the drop test video on the Note 2 on youtube I'm convinced this is a great case that will keep my baby safe

For what is worth, since I had my hands on all of these cases, if you have to choose between UAG and Ballistic - I wouldn't even blink my eye and go with UAG. UAG is thinner than Ballistic, because Ballistic has the added tpu layer on top of it's plastic outer shell. If it wouldn't be for that extra layer, it would be the same thickness as UAG. I also didn't like how grippy the rubber ends were in Ballistic, including it pulling away from the case. It sure does offer a supper protection if dropped, no doubt about it, but so does UAG and its more pocket friendly and nothing pulls away.
What I think mdt73 refers to is not thickness but rather hand ergonomics where Ballistic is more rounded off thus feeling better in your hand versus UAG being more squared off thus feeling a bit wider. Pretty much, for some people who can't get used to it, that's the only complaint with UAG where some don't like its squared of grip. Drop protection wise, both cases can take the same abuse. Why don't you get both, compare, and return the one you don't like?

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For what is worth, since I had my hands on all of these cases, if you have to choose between UAG and Ballistic - I wouldn't even blink my eye and go with UAG. UAG is thinner than Ballistic, because Ballistic has the added tpu layer on top of it's plastic outer shell. If it wouldn't be for that extra layer, it would be the same thickness as UAG. I also didn't like how grippy the rubber ends were in Ballistic, including it pulling away from the case. It sure does offer a supper protection if dropped, no doubt about it, but so does UAG and its more pocket friendly and nothing pulls away.
What I think mdt73 refers to is not thickness but rather hand ergonomics where Ballistic is more rounded off thus feeling better in your hand versus UAG being more squared off thus feeling a bit wider. Pretty much, for some people who can't get used to it, that's the only complaint with UAG where some don't like its squared of grip. Drop protection wise, both cases can take the same abuse. Why don't you get both, compare, and return the one you don't like?
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Thank you for your input. I actually already have two UAG cases. I really love the case, I just hate how the left side becomes loose after removing the phone and reinserting which takes about 1-2 for it to get tight again. And on the case where the headphone jack is it is slightly warped and bent upwards. I love my UAG case, been rockin them since I had my S3. Just those little things that bother me that I try to ignore.. and the case always pops off the phone in my pocket.

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Thank you for your input. I actually already have two UAG cases. I really love the case, I just hate how the left side becomes loose after removing the phone and reinserting which takes about 1-2 for it to get tight again. And on the case where the headphone jack is it is slightly warped and bent upwards. I love my UAG case, been rockin them since I had my S3. Just those little things that bother me that I try to ignore.. and the case always pops off the phone in my pocket.
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Hmm, have you contacted UAG about it? This shouldn't be happening, neither of my UAG cases have this problem. I typically pop the phone in and out all the time testing different cases and accessories. In almost 3 months of use it feels as tight at the day I got it. Oh, I wish everything in life would be like that
But back to OP of Ballistic case. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic case and will offer a great protection. You never know, you might like it. Everybody has their own preference. I know people who switched from UAG to Trident because of the better hand grip. So there could be that little thing that completely ticks you off and stops you from enjoying something until you get another case. That's why if it burns a hole in a back of your mind, you can always order it from Amazon, and if you don't like it - return it back.

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Hmm, have you contacted UAG about it? This shouldn't be happening, neither of my UAG cases have this problem. I typically pop the phone in and out all the time testing different cases and accessories. In almost 3 months of use it feels as tight at the day I got it. Oh, I wish everything in life would be like that
But back to OP of Ballistic case. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic case and will offer a great protection. You never know, you might like it. Everybody has their own preference. I know people who switched from UAG to Trident because of the better hand grip. So there could be that little thing that completely ticks you off and stops you from enjoying something until you get another case. That's why if it burns a hole in a back of your mind, you can always order it from Amazon, and if you don't like it - return it back.
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Yep sure did. I'm actually on my 3rd on that's been replaced twice. They told me to keep my other one. I sent them an email regarding the continuing issue three days ago but haven't heard anything back. Got my flygrip in today so not concerned about grip.. Although I did not see that being an issue with the UAG. The only thing I dislike about the Ballistic cases is the rubber silicone attracts so much lint and gets dirty very easily. But thank you for replying and giving great advice and details about the cases.
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MYBAT Jolt Case mini review - amazing case for only $6

I'm not that great at prose. Bullet points for all of you!
Bought from here. Also comes in white and red.
Notes:
The great big DANGER sticker and Big Scary Laser sticker is something I bought separately.
Pros:
It's 6 freaking dollars!
Does not feel cheap
Volume/power buttons retain their 'click'
Reasonable protection
High lip for drop protection
Lip does not impede touching the edge of the screen
Stand actually useful (comfortable angle)
Slippery enough to slide into my pocket, grippy enough to comfortably stay on a table
Does not attract fingerprints at all
Fit is very tight, phone absolutely won't come out on its own
Feels comfortably rugged but not ridiculously so
Would not be afraid to drop the phone whilst in the case
Cons:
Volume/power buttons have very little definition on the case, very easy to accidentally press volume down whilst holding the phone
Stylus cutout could be a tad bigger
Larger headphone connectors may not fit
Larger microUSB connectors may not fit
Can be a little fiddly to get the phone out of the case due to tight fit
Neutral:
Stand only has one angle (I like it for the simplicity, but each to their own)
Stand feels a little flimsy (I don't think it will break unless someone smacks the phone down whilst standing)
No dust covers on the jacks (I personally like this as I hate having to remove dust covers when I want to plug anything in)
Wrapup:
For $6 shipped I couldn't be happier.
Unless I find something hugely better or the otterbox commuter drops in price by $20, I'm sticking with this.
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I've got the same case, modded it to use with my flip cover and it works great. With the flip cover on I can fold it back and prop the stand on it or it lays flat in front like a keyboard on a laptop. The only problem I have with it is the kickstand is a bit flimsy.
I like to break stuff!

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I've got the same case, modded it to use with my flip cover and it works great.
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I think I might give this one a go - can't say no to extra protection!

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I think I might give this one a go - can't say no to extra protection!
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I put the flip cover on, then put the case on and marked it just 1mm-2mm from the top and bottom of the flip cover then removed the case and cut it down to the little groove along the back edge, then cut along the groove. Afterwards I sanded the back edge with 200-1800 grit sand paper and it looks factory finished now.
I like to break stuff!

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
I put the flip cover on, then put the case on and marked it just 1mm-2mm from the top and bottom of the flip cover then removed the case and cut it down to the little groove along the back edge, then cut along the groove. Afterwards I sanded the back edge with 200-1800 grit sand paper and it looks factory finished now.
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I don't quite read you... Pics?

Monty, i found one exact replica of the Otterbox Commuter for $5 and mod it to have a thin kickstand.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153383
I spliced in the kickstand from a $9 TPU casing. The point is it's more protected from drops & has a functional stand without the $70 cost from where I come from.
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TheNeighbor101 said:
Monty, i found one exact replica of the Otterbox Commuter for $5 and mod it to have a thin kickstand.
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If you can find me an ebay link I'll happily buy some to experiment with!

montymintypie said:
If you can find me an ebay link I'll happily buy some to experiment with!
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Sorry, mate. I could only find it in a kiosk shop chain here called Swisstech. Nothing online.
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Im pretty sure THIS is the same case.

Double0EK said:
Im pretty sure THIS is the same case.
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Correct, it is identical.

Got the same case from amazon for a buck with 5 bucks shipping. Very god review and I agree with all of it.
Pics of the models version would be awesome.
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Im uploading some pics of the case and flip cover now, will take some with them on the phone when my wife gets home so I can use her phone camera
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Anyone with the white case notice a halo when taking flash pictures?
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I just received my uag scout case and then I see this thread. Blast. The uag case is nice. Fit is not a hundred percent but protection feels good. What it is, is not worth 39 that I paid for it. This case looks like it would offer similar level of protection to the uag case. Anybody compared the two? Might get it to cutout the back to allow for better charging wen I finally get around to performing the induction charging mod.

I like to break stuff!

I'll post pictures on the phone soon, either tonight if I can get decent pics with my wifes photon on weds when I get home and have my 2nd note I can put the case on and take pics
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I just got the same one. It's tight. No pun intended.
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The only thing to be careful with on this case is the inside edges are pretty sharp, at least on mine, and scuff up the edges of the phone. The reason I don't use it on my new note.
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asmd6230 said:
I just received my uag scout case and then I see this thread. Blast. The uag case is nice. Fit is not a hundred percent but protection feels good. What it is, is not worth 39 that I paid for it. This case looks like it would offer similar level of protection to the uag case. Anybody compared the two? Might get it to cutout the back to allow for better charging wen I finally get around to performing the induction charging mod.
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Sorry, but in terms of quality these are in a different category. Two months ago I said to myself after getting a handful of ebay cases - hey they all cost as much as one of the premium one. Then, I compared it to those from UAG, Case-Mate, and Otterbox - and the quality and fitment of ebay cases was pale in comparison. They will offer a similar level of protection, I will not deny that. But you will see how brittle plastic material is, how hard to push volume/power buttons, how flimsy and stretchy silicone inserts, how poorly inner/outer shells interconnect, how flimsy kickstand is, the silicone/plastic gets a blue shade from your jeans pocket, and how poor some of the port openings are. Regarding price of UAG - that's expected when a brand new product is released and there is such a high demand for it, thanks to a great reputation of their S3 cases.

Here's pics of it on the phone itself
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[Review] Ringke FUSION Case

Introduction
I know the search for cases for this phone has been a little annoying and, in some cases, (hah!) underwhelming. I decided to pull the trigger on a case from a brand I've never bought before. I wanted a low profile case that provided, at least, decent protection. After some research, I purchased the Ringke FUSION Case over at Amazon for $12.99. My goal here is to provide people with some quick and concise information so they can make an informed decision when looking to buy a case for the Nexus 5X. So lets jump right in and see how this baby holds up to my expectations.
Disclaimer: I bought this case with my own money. I haven't been paid to endorse this product in any way. I'm also not a professional photographer, so the pictures I took with the M9's underwhelming camera is about the best my trembling, hungover hands could manage.
Details
It comes in two colors, "Smoke" (Grey) and "Crystal View" (Clear) -- Both are priced at $12.99
The case is made of Silicone TPU and the Plastic (maybe polycarbonate?).
No matter which color you choose, both come with an "HD" screen protector.
Initial Impressions
The case comes packaged quite nicely, sealed in a bubble-wrap insulated envelope. Upon opening the package we're greeted with Ringke's "ECO Package" which is supposedly saving the polar bears or something. It touts that they have sold over 10 million products, use non-toxic materials, and also instructs me to "feel good adout myself".
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It's also a little funny because within this ECO package is another plastic Ziploc bag that houses the actual case.
Within this resealable bag you'll find the actual case. It has a protective film plastered on both sides of the clear plastic that shows off the rear of your beautiful new phone. This must be removed before installation. (Forgive me, I did not take pictures of this). The screen protector is also placed perfectly inside the case. My immediate impressions were that this case felt pretty decent for the price. It's light, the TPU sides felt grippy and the plastic (after having removed the protective films) felt a bit grippy and not brittle at all. This bolstered my initial confidence in the case that if I were to drop the phone accidentally on a hard surface that it'd shrug it off without a problem.
Installation and Fitting
The Screen Protector that comes with this case is a thin flexible film. It's plastic, not tempered glass and isn't the same material you'd experience with, say, a Skinomi TechSkin screen protector either. The screen protector comes with films attached to both sides. Both films are labeled with a description as well as a number to let you know which one you're suppose to remove first.
After washing my hands, I removed the adhesive film and carefully placed it on my phone. I placed the screen protector on the bottom and slowly applied it from the bottom up, using a credit card to smoothly apply the protector to mitigate any air bubbles. Application was pretty easy and just took about 3 seconds of patience. The protector fits almost perfectly. I applied it about a millimeter or two off center to the left, so there's a bit of a gap between the protector and the case now but it's hardly noticeable. As you can see from the picture above, the protective film that gets removed from the protector is colored blue, which I promptly removed, crumpled up and threw in the garbage before taking a picture. Because I'm an idiot.
The screen protector DOES have a cut out for the proximity sensor (are you listening Spigen?).
The case itself is a pretty easy installation. I slid the top portion of the phone in first, so that the buttons wouldn't get pressed during installation. With a satisfying hugging/click sound I then pressed the bottom end of the phone into the case. The case fits snuggly and does not allow the phone to move around at all. That being said, removal of the case is quite easy and can be done in seconds. This, however, I can't see happening by accident in your pocket or any other situation. This is exactly how I like my phone cases. Easy to install and remove without it just falling off from tumbling around in my shorts or something.
How the case fits the phone is a huge plus in my book. There is a TPU lip that goes around the entire face of the phone that provides some extra scratch protection if I were to place the phone face down.
On the back you can see the clear plastic allows the nice Nexus logo to shine through. There's a proper cutout of the Fingerprint sensor, Camera, Laser Auto-focus and Flash LED.
The plastic lays flush with the camera lense / glass, providing decent protection from a fall if the phone were to land on it's back. This case basically lets the phone lay flat on a desk or anything else due to little bumps at all four corners of the case. This is nice so that the phone no longer rests right on it's fragile camera when placed face up on a flat surface.
Features & Other thoughts
This case seems to be as well thought out as it is constructed. There is a properly sized cutout for the USB-C port as well as the headphone jack. The headphone jack, however, has a TPU flap covering it to prevent dust from getting in. This is a bit annoying sometimes to remove, but I like that they included it for the reason of cleanliness. There's also a cutout for the bottom microphone.
Moving to the right side of the case, we can see that there are TPU buttons covering the Volume Rocker and Power button. Normally I hate these things because they're hard to find and usually dull the tactile feedback from the buttons. But the way these are implemented are probably the nicest I've ever felt. They're raised from the side of the case, so they're easy to find and feel quite nice when pressed giving a satisfying click sound that you'd get from the naked phone itself. Well done, Ringke!
There's also a cutout at the top for the top microphone as well.
The case feels nice to hold and doesn't add much bulk at all. The TPU sides are decently grippy but the gloss finish on them makes it slippery at times. My only complaint with the case is that the clear backing is a fingerprint magnet. If you have greasy hands the back will look smudgy and at times can be quite slippery. Not a big deal but if it catches the light a certain way it looks pretty bad.
As for the screen protector, I'm not exactly thrilled with it. I actually ordered a different screen protector before I bought this case, but it hasn't shipped yet so I just threw this one on for now. I'm fairly sure the screen protector isn't oleophobic, so finger prints and smudging happens pretty often. Which is a shame because it feels pretty nice to interact with.
Overall
Overall, I really like this case. It offers adequate protection from minor falls and scratches for the price without adding nearly any bulk. It also allows the phone to lay flat on flat surfaces without resting on the camera, which is a major plus. The case is easy to install and remove and fits nicely. It's a well-thought-out case with no glaring oversights or problems. The screen protector, however, is a bit lackluster. But hey, it was a free and it's a stand in for my Tempered Glass one arriving in the mail next week. Those looking for a low-profile, comfortable and protective case for there brand new N5X, look no further.

I second this. Using it right now
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Thanks for the review. Sounds like just what I want, ordered one from Amazon.
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I myself have never used a case before but will try for my 5X, you saved me quite a bit of research. Thanks a lot mate!

I had this case for the note 4 and it had very rough edges, this case does not! Very nice case for the price. Nice review too.

I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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dpwhitty11 said:
I bought this in clear. It's nice, but I just can't stand the feel of a case on this phone (not to be confused with saying I don't like the feel of the case, because the case feels great). I might go caseless for the first time in years.
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I ran my old N5 naked for a long time while in school and while it was nice it was ultimately a bad call because the wear definitely accumulated over time.

Got this case based on your review and I'm really happy with it. It's a very simple case that appears to be well-made and doesn't add a lot of bulk. The buttons have a great feel and for about $10 you can't go wrong.

Very nice review.

I used the ringke fusion case for my n4 and loved it. Ordered it for my n5x and was a little disappointed that it's an all tpu case. I've personally never cared for tpu cases. The case is too smooth for my taste and I think makes it harder to hold on too.
The n4 version was nicer because the outside wasn't a smooth tpu and a solid and more case like plastic while retaining the clear back. It also has small edges where the plastic parts met on the back which help when gripping and holding the phone.
The n5 is almost smooth all around. Gonna give it another week or so but will probably be looking for something else or going with now case.
It's still a decent case, but just wanted to make sure people realize the fusion line cases has changed from the older phones.
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It's definitely not an all TPU case. The back is a hard plastic and the sides are a softer TPU material.
I like the case for everyday use, but am still looking for something with a little more protection for work.
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Ringke Fusions are my favorite cases on the market right now. I've had 7 of them for various devices. All fit perfectly and no discoloration or scuffs. Great cases

Received this one yesterday in smoke color. First time using a case since my OG droid incredible. I didn't want to use a case but after my nexus 5 experience (RIP N5 screen x2) it was the smart play. Exactly what I was looking for, snug fit with some rubbery protection for the edges and not too much added bulk. I approve of this case.

I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?

TheeWolf said:
I saw a review on Amazon (and a comment following it) saying that this case scratch the part where the camera is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RR9AFEF94JZWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B014RS5BHW
Can you, or anyone who has that case, confirm this?
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It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.

Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.

Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.

oldpreowner said:
It does not, the case has little feet on the corners that keep the camera from touching the table.
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oldpreowner said:
Here is a close up confirming the camera doesn't touch.
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I think what they mean is the clear plastic on the back, the slot that has been cut out for the camera and flash has rough edges rubbing against the phone, which apparently damages the paint? I haven't had this issue.
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Also here is a couple real quick backings I made out of the included template.
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That actually looks awesome. Do you have the link for the template?

@Alcolawl the template came with the case.

oldpreowner said:
@Alcolawl the template came with the case.
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God damit I threw it out. wtf am I doing with my life?
EDIT: It was actually sitting at the top of my waste paper basket. Crisis averted.