Sheeesh this is getting ridiculous that there's maybe 2 out there and both companies look sketchy and they're in china and take weeks, maybe a month, to get (if they even will fit).
Whoever actually does finally mass produce one will make a killing on the leather backed G4 market. Maybe someone at one of the big guys like Spigen, UAG, Incipio, etc. will read this post and get off their butts and get some out there. I think I'm speaking for most of us when I say we don't want a bumper with a clear back so the leather is mushed inside and we can't feel it.
Just saw this one for the iphone. I'd love to see something like this instead of that silly frame thing from zdelco.
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I'm with you. I don't want to hide the leather back either but would like some sort of protection on the corners. The profit margin has to be huge. I can't believe nobody has imported a couple thousand or so units, marked them up a couple bucks and made them available on Amazon with reasonable shipping times.
psechler said:
Sheeesh this is getting ridiculous that there's maybe 2 out there and both companies look sketchy and they're in china and take weeks, maybe a month, to get (if they even will fit).
Whoever actually does finally mass produce one will make a killing on the leather backed G4 market. Maybe someone at one of the big guys like Spigen, UAG, Incipio, etc. will read this post and get off their butts and get some out there. I think I'm speaking for most of us when I say we don't want a bumper with a clear back so the leather is mushed inside and we can't feel it.
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Just got done searching for one myself before heading over here to this forum for any help...you took the words right out of my mouth (or keyboard I guess). I'm sure eventually there's going to be more options, but unbelievable just how few there are at the moment, considering the leather back is one of the biggest selling features of the phone.
I guess I'll have to switch to a plastic back of I want to use a bumper
I dunno never seen a bumper provide any kinda protection so might as well go are
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I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?
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I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?
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Exactly.... as long as the bumper has nice corners and general layering and around the edge is fatter than the face and back by a few millimeters then your protected from drops. Unless of course you drop it on something sharp not flat which would be rare.
Ballistic made some cool cases imo that would be a nice bumper. The corners were thicker and overly fat, but the rest of the edges fit close to the phone so kept a slimmer feel.
Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1
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Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1
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Was it tough to get it on? Is it so snug that you think it might damage or leave a mark in the leather? Convenient to take it on and off to swap batteries?
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Was it tough to get it on? Is it so snug that you think it might damage or leave a mark in the leather? Convenient to take it on and off to swap batteries?
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I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.
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I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.
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Sounds good. Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably order one to try it out.
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I had a metal bumper on my GSIII that took all sorts of abuse and kept the phone pristine. Why would you think it wouldn't provide protection?
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I wouldn't say it was very tough at all to put on but I would guess it's probably easier on a plastic back.
It may leave a depression in the leather after a year or so but I wouldn't guess that's likely.
I'm not sure what your threshold for convenience is so i can't guess. It won't bother me to take it off a couple times a week.
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How's the lip on it; does it look like it'll keep the glass from making contact? And also that weird looking white liner inside the bumper looked cheap. Is it fairly solid and even tho it's minimal will it provide some shock absorption ?
kidcope06 said:
Got my bumper, skinomi tech glass, and my black leather G4 yesterday and I'm happy to report they work together great. Bumper is a little snug but it certainly fits.
Here's the one i got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131517775534?_mwBanner=1
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Does the bumper affect WiFi or cell signal at all? Tia
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psechler said:
How's the lip on it; does it look like it'll keep the glass from making contact? And also that weird looking white liner inside the bumper looked cheap. Is it fairly solid and even tho it's minimal will it provide some shock absorption ?
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Lip is good. It will keep the screen from touching when face down. The liner is certainly minimal. It's like a foam rubber band. It's probably not going to do any shock absorbing but it will keep the metal from rubbing on the plastic. Keep in mind this was only like $7.
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Does the bumper affect WiFi or cell signal at all? Tia
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None that I can tell.
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sad panda everyone email them!
I sent them a good email, basically saying there missing out on a gold mine. Every leather G4 owner would prefer a high quality backless case.
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I sent them a good email, basically saying there missing out on a gold mine. Every leather G4 owner would prefer a high quality backless case.
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I know right?!
A wood bumper would be awesome, but even a simple TPU bumper would do
I think I finally found the bumper I'm looking for. It's rubber and flexible and only 4.99. I guess I'll find out in 2 to 4 weeks. Here's the link for others that were interested.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381298599870&alt=web
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Today I took receipt of 2 Nillkin Hard Cases for the GT-N7100 Galaxy Note (One brown, one Red.)
I bought them from eBay for around £6 each delivered, the quality is surprisingly good, I wasn't keen on having a TPU or Soft Silicone case, or the flip case that I had for my original Note. So I thought I'd give this one a try.
You can see that it comes well packaged, not just in an envelope as is usually the case from Chinese suppliers of such products.
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It also includes a screen protector, I've not yet fitted that, as I already have one fitted that's in good condition.
As you can see from the next set of photos, it doesn't really add a great deal of bulk, which is another reason I didn't want a TPU or Silicon case.
Granted I can't see it protecting the phone from a massive fall, but I wanted to keep the svelte lines as much as I could, whilst adding some grip, which it does nicely with the texture that is on the under side.
The fit is really snug, I had reservations at first, but once it's fitted it doesn't move at all, so I have no worries about it slipping off.
All-in-all I think it's a really good product, it adds protection from scratches for most of the phone, whilst not being too bulky, just enough thickness to save the camera lens from getting scratched when you put the phone down.
So if you're looking for a case and have similar requirements to my own, consider giving this one a try.
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Excellent review and photos,its a shame the case doesn't cover the top and bottom of the phone .
i just made a thread about this, but yours is nicer so....
I didn't like the fit at ALL until I just removed the back cover from my note 2 completely.
I don't really care about NFC so I'm okay with this. I like having a bit more lip too.
I find a couple of the edges a bit sharp. meaning if I hold the phone in landscape, my index fingers get scraped a little bit by the case edges.
I might sand them down or something.
The texture on the case is quite nice - pretty subtle but noticable when you hold it.
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Excellent review and photos,its a shame the case doesn't cover the top and bottom of the phone .
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I know what you mean, but at least it looks uniform all the way around, I had a couple of flip cases, one made by a company called Tenda, great case and had a similar hard back to it, that case did cover all the edges... except for one corner, it would have looked a bit daft if it didn't have the flip screen cover.
But because of the material, I think it would be a nightmare taking it off, if it did cover every edge, as because it's really stiff, you need some leverage when you do want to remove it.
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i just made a thread about this, but yours is nicer so....
I didn't like the fit at ALL until I just removed the back cover from my note 2 completely.
I don't really care about NFC so I'm okay with this. I like having a bit more lip too.
I find a couple of the edges a bit sharp. meaning if I hold the phone in landscape, my index fingers get scraped a little bit by the case edges.
I might sand them down or something.
The texture on the case is quite nice - pretty subtle but noticable when you hold it.
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It might just be the batch you've got perhaps, I've just been around both cases, both on and off, and there are no sharp edges, in your case, a small nail file or wet'n'dry should do the trick.
I think I know what you mean about the fit, I too was a bit cautious as it "almost" sits flush with the screen, but there is a bit of a lip and I've shaken the hell out it and it's going know where haha.
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I get one. Very slim charming
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I received my black one yesterday. Yeah, it stinks that the top and bottom are exposed, otherwise it would be perfect.
If you're looking for the lightest, minimalist case, this is the one.
Honestly, you really can't go wrong with a product that says "SUPER COOL" on the packaging. :laugh:
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I received my black one yesterday. Yeah, it stinks that the top and bottom are exposed, otherwise it would be perfect.
If you're looking for the lightest, minimalist case, this is the one.
Honestly, you really can't go wrong with a product that says "SUPER COOL" on the packaging. :laugh:
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Haha, yeah that made me chuckle when I read that. Lol.
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RavenY2K3 said:
Today I took receipt of 2 Nillkin Hard Cases for the GT-N7100 Galaxy Note (One brown, one Red.)
I bought them from eBay for around £6 each delivered, the quality is surprisingly good, I wasn't keen on having a TPU or Soft Silicone case, or the flip case that I had for my original Note. So I thought I'd give this one a try.
You can see that it comes well packaged, not just in an envelope as is usually the case from Chinese suppliers of such products.
All-in-all I think it's a really good product, it adds protection from scratches for most of the phone, whilst not being too bulky, just enough thickness to save the camera lens from getting scratched when you put the phone down.
So if you're looking for a case and have similar requirements to my own, consider giving this one a try.
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Thanks. I am expecting the black one. I love the texture look. I am hoping it feels like it looks.
Be careful though. It looks like you already have some scratches.
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Tweh said:
Thanks. I am expecting the black one. I love the texture look. I am hoping it feels like it looks.
Be careful though. It looks like you already have some scratches.
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There's a screen protector on my beast, they arrived 4 days before the phone haha
That's a really nice case you have there. I envy your adventurous nature in going for red, I'd be more conservative and go for grey or black!
Anyhow I was also looking at this similar case and thought it offers a little more protection around the top / bottom. Any opinions?
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That's a really nice case you have there. I envy your adventurous nature in going for red, I'd be more conservative and go for grey or black!
Anyhow I was also looking at this similar case and thought it offers a little more protection around the top / bottom. Any opinions?
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I'd be more inclined to go for the one you've found, for that added protection, I have ordered a aluminum bumper and a flip case which I'll probably post a review about, unless someone already has.
I might buy the one you've posted about too lol.
Yeah I'm on the case hunt too. Already bought the S-Line with kickstand just yesterday. I also really like the look of the one I linked to above. I'm interested in this flip cover too , which I really like for its corner protection - should be protective enough for most falls and no magnet involved to interfere with the s-pen.
And worst of all, I don't even own a Note 2 yet. Crazy or what?!
Anyhow apologies for hijacking your useful review thread
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I have one. I think its more slippery than the back Dolf the phone itself!
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I ordered one a few days ago. Can you tell me approximately how long it took for delivery?
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I have one. I think its more slippery than the back Dolf the phone itself!
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Which case is that then as there's a few mentioned above? I'll stay away from that one once I know as the phone is slippery enough as is (from trying out in store).
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RavenY2K3 said:
Today I took receipt of 2 Nillkin Hard Cases for the GT-N7100 Galaxy Note (One brown, one Red.)
I bought them from eBay for around £6 each delivered, the quality is surprisingly good, I wasn't keen on having a TPU or Soft Silicone case, or the flip case that I had for my original Note. So I thought I'd give this one a try.
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White ones look nice too, but its just hard to maintain the white from turning dull color. If you have time, please post some pics of your brown case
Raven
Who was your seller on ebay?
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Raven
Who was your seller on ebay?
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Original_Digi88 was the seller I bought mine from
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190729775236?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D190729775236%26_rdc%3D1
For those interested, I have reviewed another product.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975267
nice
i wish they had it in malaysia
www.dbacases.com
I was moseying around and saw these were now available for sale. Everyone's been waiting. Glad they are ready! They look awesome.
The whole inventory wasn't available yet, but it shows the TPU's are in stock and about half of the Ultra Completes.
What's so good about these cases?
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What's so good about these cases?
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You didn't hear? They add 20% to your battery life!
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Kidding aside, those are supposed to be of a very high quality material and fitment. The guy behind these (Scott) put a lot of time and effort into research to make a perfect case with a slim fitment and drop protection. Based on reputation of their S3 cases this should be a good one as well. Will know more for sure once I have a chance to review it.
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You didn't hear? They add 20% to your battery life!
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Kidding aside, those are supposed to be of a very high quality material and fitment. The guy behind these (Scott) put a lot of time and effort into research to make a perfect case with a slim fitment and drop protection. Based on reputation of their S3 cases this should be a good one as well. Will know more for sure once I have a chance to review it.
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Looks like a good case. Best thing about it is the color combinations. Other than that it doesn't look like it's much better than other tpu cases like from cruzerlite.
I just ordered some of these cases and will post photos as soon as I get the cases.
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DarkManX4lf said:
Looks like a good case. Best thing about it is the color combinations. Other than that it doesn't look like it's much better than other tpu cases like from cruzerlite.
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Thanks for your great observation. I think you missed that it's a 2 piece case.
The Ultra has a hard outer shell made of polycarbonate and some other voodoo. This outer shell offers far superior protection than just TPU alone.
If my girlfriend's S3 survived multiple drops on concrete, I'd say it's much more durable than just TPU.
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Thanks for your great observation. I think you missed that it's a 2 piece case.
The Ultra has a hard outer shell made of polycarbonate and some other voodoo. This outer shell offers far superior protection than just TPU alone.
If my girlfriend's S3 survived multiple drops on concrete, I'd say it's much more durable than just TPU.
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Just my opinion. I see that it's a two piece case. I've dropped my phone with a tpu case on concrete. Never had any damage.
Anyway good luck with these.
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Just my opinion. I see that it's a two piece case. I've dropped my phone with a tpu case on concrete. Never had any damage.
Anyway good luck with these.
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That's cause you are in NYC and you guys got smoother concrete. Here in Jersey we got swiss cheese potholes lol!!
But in all seriousness, you guys know I reviewed a ton of accessories on this forum. Also, I heard a healthy buzz about these cases for a few months now. Obviously that got my interest considering Scott has posted in this forum before in great details about process of his material selection, fitment testing, and all other stuff that goes along with it. I also heard a lot of work went into packaging details as well. That got my curiosity for sure. Once I receive it, I will do my usual detailed review and give you my honest opinion about it.
The polycarb he uses is actually flexible. It disperses the shock better. You can actually fold rhe PC part in half without cracking it. It's not standard PC I forget what its technical name is but it's very close in chemical make up to the PC they use in fighter jet cockpits. It's almost like a polycarbonfiber instead of carbonate. The fit is also very nice for the price. Theres no play in the case when it's installed and the tpu acts as a shock absorber between the PC and device. They have the fit and slimness of just a plain tpu but the protection of an otterbox defender minus the built in SP.
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The polycarb he uses is actually flexible. It disperses the shock better. You can actually fold rhe PC part in half without cracking it. It's not standard PC I forget what its technical name is but it's very close in chemical make up to the PC they use in fighter jet cockpits. It's almost like a polycarbonfiber instead of carbonate. The fit is also very nice for the price. Theres no play in the case when it's installed and the tpu acts as a shock absorber between the PC and device. They have the fit and slimness of just a plain tpu but the protection of an otterbox defender minus the built in SP.
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My girlfriend loves to drop her phone. The hard shell is the stuff in **** pits like you said and also in bullet proof glass / plastic.
I took the shell from the one my girlfriend dropped and I flexed it. Let's just say it didn't just break like other cases. I gave it a bit of a work out.
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My girlfriend loves to drop her phone. The hard shell is the stuff in **** pits like you said and also in bullet proof glass / plastic.
I took the shell from the one my girlfriend dropped and I flexed it. Let's just say it didn't just break like other cases. I gave it a bit of a work out.
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Yeah its supposed to be super durable. I've snapped plenty of cheap PC cases just trying to pull em off when they're really tight and a piece snaps right off
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For those that have ordered, I'm curious what color your phone is and what DBA combination did you get?
I have not ordered as of yet but am considering getting a white and blue set up for my white Note 2. I prefer a blue tpu with white polycarbonate piece but don't see the blue tpu on the website.
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What I hate most about a lot of tpu cases is the flimsy sides, is this one of those? Urban armor gear did it right, they made the top and bottom part so thick that it feels solid.
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majorbgss said:
What I hate most about a lot of tpu cases is the flimsy sides, is this one of those? Urban armor gear did it right, they made the top and bottom part so thick that it feels solid.
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In my opinion the sides of the tpu are very thick and ridged. It doesn't have the sides that will pull away from the phone. I will have cases on 5-3 and will post photos then.
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For those that have ordered, I'm curious what color your phone is and what DBA combination did you get?
I have not ordered as of yet but am considering getting a white and blue set up for my white Note 2. I prefer a blue tpu with white polycarbonate piece but don't see the blue tpu on the website.
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I ordered black and blue...was the most manly color in my opinion...I heard from Scott that it looks awesome...and also black on black so I might order a black poly when it comes available... Also the tpu is not flimsy at all...I got my fiancé one for her iPhone and the thing is top notch...Scott chooses the best materials for his products there is no need to worry about ordering his stuff
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I'm going to order the Black/Red Complete and an extra White PC once they finally come in stock. So excited to finally have this on my phone!!
The case doesn't have the flimsy crap sides that bow out. The ones I've had for our S3's have been solid all the way through.
Still trying to justify the $27...Hopefully there will be some reviews for it soon.
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Still trying to justify the $27...Hopefully there will be some reviews for it soon.
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Because it is the highest best material a case can be made of IMO lol... At least they say it is!
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Because it is the highest best material a case can be made of IMO lol... At least they say it is!
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Hope so. It's between this case and UAG right now.... Waiting for reviews....
What are the thinnest Flex cases? Post pictures if you can. The only issue I have with the Flex if you call it a issue is that I don't want to hide the curves. lol I want the thinnest case. Might just have to go with a full body protector.
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get this one bro; super thin, great grip ridges on the side, and it fits like a glove..
http://www.amazon.com/MPERO-FLEX-Series-Protective-LS995/dp/B00HUFYW2K
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get this one bro; super thin, great grip ridges on the side, and it fits like a glove..
http://www.amazon.com/MPERO-FLEX-Series-Protective-LS995/dp/B00HUFYW2K
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You have it? I might get the clear or red one. I guess a mall has cell phone shop that will like shrink wrap a protector on any phone/tab. lol I might take a look at that today.
yeah, I have the red one..its super thin, just like you are looking for..
problem with those shrink wrapped type skins is that if you drop the phone on its edge, on concrete, they wont keep you from chipping the phone...
wase4711 said:
yeah, I have the red one..its super thin, just like you are looking for..
problem with those shrink wrapped type skins is that if you drop the phone on its edge, on concrete, they wont keep you from chipping the phone...
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Post some pictures of the case on your phone if you can. I just wanted something that will make the phone not as slippery with limited bulk possible. I'm not going to say what I want to say for the fear of jinking myself. lol
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Post some pictures of the case on your phone if you can. I just wanted something that will make the phone not as slippery with limited bulk possible. I'm not going to say what I want to say for the fear of jinking myself. lol
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I will later today, after I exchange this defective phone...but trust me, this is the slimmest, thinnest tpu type case you could imagine for this phone..
I ended up ordering that case and another one yesterday. I guess I didn't need to start another thread.
Sorry mods.
sorry I forgot to post pics; got busy restoring the phone all day yesterday..
Trust me, if you wanted a thin, unobtrusive cast, you bought the right one..what other case did you get?
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sorry I forgot to post pics; got busy restoring the phone all day yesterday..
Trust me, if you wanted a thin, unobtrusive cast, you bought the right one..what other case did you get?
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This one. Only a few bucks so what the heck. A local mall has a invisible shield store and I wanted to have them install one but they said it might be a week til they get it. Might buy one online and have them put it on. I'm kind of picky and thinking they might not stay on with a curved phone as well though. I've had clear plastic cases that don't add much bulk but that's not happening with a curved phone. lol
Fosmon HYBO-SK Series Hybrid PC + TPU Kickstand Case for LG G Flex (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...N=B00HCNFVSO&linkCode=as2&tag=androheadl04-20
I had one of those on my one maxx; its OK, for a cheapo, but not as flexible as the other one you ordered..
for the price, its worth having around.
BTW, I had installed one of those skins on my flex; it was ok for a few days, then it started to come up around the round corners, so I don't know if one is good for a rounded phone like this. I am good at installing these things, but I couldn't get it perfect...
I'm still thinking about getting LG flip case. I know it's pricey but the discount helps and it provides good protection. Don't think you need a screen protctor with that case.
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Well having the incipio dual pro shine...i just got the feather shine by incipio and it feels amazing. It nice and its thin.
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Well having the incipio dual pro shine...i just got the feather shine by incipio and it feels amazing. It nice and its thin.
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Did you get it from their site or another site like Amazon?
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Did you get it from their site or another site like Amazon?
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I got it from amazon...it was the last one at the time. For some reason the incipio site keeps saying out of stock.
I just ordered the incipio feather case will post pics when I get it
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MPERO FLEX S Series Protective Case for LG G Flex
It's ok and doesn't add that much bulk. I don't think it fits like it should on my Flex because I have a Otter Box 360 on. I think I just want a pouch to put my Flex in when I go golfing.
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Feather Shine
So I just put the Feather Shine on - it's a nice case, and looks pretty good. There's a strange thing, however: the corners on the front are shaped/recessed in such a way that when the phone is lying face down, the phone's top and bottom edges and corners are in contact with the table. I would prefer if the feather shine was what was touching the table.
I'm very curious about the Vest thing that LG has on their site. I can only find it (so far) from Korean vendors on eBay, with 3-4 week delivery times, so I haven't pulled the trigger. It seems to be minimalist protection, focusing protection exactly on the area I am concerned about: the front corners and top and bottom edges of the phone. Does anyone know someplace in the US that's selling these?
Thanks!
I have the quick window case. It's a nice design with nice patterns and such. The only thing I didn't like was that it really doesn't stand up to scratches much. It makes a nasty scuff Mark on the front of the door where it hits the back of the phone. I bought a vest from overseas last week for $20 on eBay. We'll see how that goes.
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rudyrude432 said:
I have the quick window case. It's a nice design with nice patterns and such. The only thing I didn't like was that it really doesn't stand up to scratches much. It makes a nasty scuff Mark on the front of the door where it hits the back of the phone. I bought a vest from overseas last week for $20 on eBay. We'll see how that goes.
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Not sure I understand the scuff mark. So the vest case overseas is the same as LG's but you save 40 bucks? Send me the link. Thanks
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171271288586
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RhinoShield Crash Guard Features
Slim profile bumper that weighs less than half an ounce or 12 grams.
360 degrees high impact protection powered by Eggdrop Technology.
Matte texture for ease of grip.
Easy access to all ports and buttons without exposing the camera.
Compatible with third party headphones and cables.
Important: If you add the screen protector, please note that it is not edge to edge coverage. A slight portion of the display is unprotected by the screen protector itself.
RhinoShield Screen Protector Features
Impact protection for your device's screen.
Anti-fingerprint oleophobic technology.
Slim profile with high transparency.
Not edge to edge protection.
Updated 9/22/16
I just don't understand why the screen protector is just as much as the case...
Had one of these for my N6P and it was awful tbh the sides were so loose my phone got dings there with the case on...no idea how it even happened.
And the Screen Protector is too expensive swell
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Had one of these for my N6P and it was awful tbh the sides were so loose my phone got dings there with the case on...no idea how it even happened.
And the Screen Protector is too expensive swell
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oh man i was going to get this.... think im going to wait for other brands, since this is so bad. any recommendations?
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Had one of these for my N6P and it was awful tbh the sides were so loose my phone got dings there with the case on...no idea how it even happened.
And the Screen Protector is too expensive swell
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Thanks for that info. I'm still kind of interested in trying it out, but now I'm kinda skeptical.
lagista said:
oh man i was going to get this.... think im going to wait for other brands, since this is so bad. any recommendations?
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Honestly i'm using the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case atm and I really like it but it's a little annoying if you're using an all over tempered glass like the Orzly one.
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Thanks for that info. I'm still kind of interested in trying it out, but now I'm kinda skeptical.
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it's just too expensive for what it is tbh and if the sides are loose then i'd be afraid of getting marks again....even though it's somehow already happened with the official OP cases on....those things really don't protect the phone either but I should have known that.
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oh man i was going to get this.... think im going to wait for other brands, since this is so bad. any recommendations?
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Thanks for that info. I'm still kind of interested in trying it out, but now I'm kinda skeptical.
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I also have a 6P with a RhinoShield. It does have a little bit of play on the sides, but only if you push/pull on it and it will certainly not come off your 6P unless you really want to remove it... Manually, with force.
RhinoShield is one of the highest quality cases out there. Too many people complain about it simply because it's more of a rugged type case/bumper than a slim profile fit. It's not going to be the most ergonomic, but it's still a great case that's worth the money & the protection. $18 is hardly expensive for a case. Will last a lot longer and offer way more protection from drops than a cheap $8 TPU.
I took a photo of my 6P w/ RhinoShield just the other day..
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I also have a 6P with a RhinoShield. It does have a little bit of play on the sides, but only if you push/pull on it and it will certainly not come off your 6P unless you really want to remove it... Manually, with force.
RhinoShield is one of the highest quality cases out there. Too many people complain about it simply because it's more of a rugged type case/bumper than a slim profile fit. It's not going to be the most ergonomic, but it's still a great case that's worth the money & the protection. $18 is hardly expensive for a case. Will last a lot longer and offer way more protection from drops than a cheap $8 TPU.
I took a photo of my 6P w/ RhinoShield just the other day..
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Which material is the Rhinoshield bumper made of? Metal or rubber or plastic? Is it compatibility with glass protectors? Thanks.
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Had one of these for my N6P and it was awful tbh the sides were so loose my phone got dings there with the case on...no idea how it even happened.
And the Screen Protector is too expensive swell
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I also have a 6P with a RhinoShield. It does have a little bit of play on the sides, but only if you push/pull on it and it will certainly not come off your 6P unless you really want to remove it... Manually, with force.
RhinoShield is one of the highest quality cases out there. Too many people complain about it simply because it's more of a rugged type case/bumper than a slim profile fit. It's not going to be the most ergonomic, but it's still a great case that's worth the money & the protection. $18 is hardly expensive for a case. Will last a lot longer and offer way more protection from drops than a cheap $8 TPU.
I took a photo of my 6P w/ RhinoShield just the other day..
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Thanks for that detailed info.
Quick question. So is it necessary to have great rear protection without the Caseguard Screen protector on the rear of your Nexus 6p? Looks great by the way, thanks for the photo. @Andromjb
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Roxas598 said:
Honestly i'm using the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case atm and I really like it but it's a little annoying if you're using an all over tempered glass like the Orzly one.
it's just too expensive for what it is tbh and if the sides are loose then i'd be afraid of getting marks again....even though it's somehow already happened with the official OP cases on....those things really don't protect the phone either but I should have known that.
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Hmm....
I had one on my 6P with a dbrand skin on the back. This got rid of any rough edges from the skin. I gave it to my Mom when I got this phone. She drops her phone literally all the time. It's saved it so many times. I actually really liked it an recommend it for anyone looking for a bumper. It always fit great and I just looked at it now to take a picture and it's still holding up great and fits well.
Ordered this the other day. Excited to receive it. It's a bit more expensive than I would normally spend on a case but hopefully it's awesome
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has anyone received their rhinoshield bumper yet?
Screen guard is totally worthless..
Also pre-ordered this and I'm excited!
Did you also get this email?
Also, to the Nexus 6P x CrashGuard users: Does it work together with a tempered glass screen protector?
I've also ordered it, thx for the discount code.
I think I will also use a dbrand or slickwraps skin on the back with the Rhinoshield.
Buy a thin smartphone and put a bumper seem to me a sacrilege, it's like going to the beach dressed as firefighter, helmet and oxygen tank included. In such case is more safer and cheap wrap it in a shower towel.
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Still haven't received my order yet. The company is even sending me a white bumper & protector free to review. Yet to receive those either.
They were supose to ship in late August but they updated the site which now states, "Pre-Order, Shipping 1st Half of September".
Yep, nothing. They postponed it to mid September
They said on Twitter that they willl ship this week.
I just got my shipment confirmation via Email!!
Went into a tmobile store to see their demo blue coral and noticed a lot of scuff marks on the bottom rear of the phone. I can only assume they've only had this for a a week and it's already this bad. SMH. They are definitely scratches. I tried rubbing it off and ran my nails through it. Rough AF.
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My case is sitting right next to me thank god
Anyone that doesn't immediately get a case for a glass phone, gets what they deserve.
Maybe that's how they made gorilla glass 5 more durable to drops by making it softer. But now more susceptible to scratches.
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Speaking of cases, what is everyone planning on getting? I got a cheap Supcase Bettle unicorn, frosted case to begin with. I'll probably get a Spigen Neo hybrid later on.
I'm not going with a case... Toast said they'll have wooden skins ready by the end of the month, so that's what I'm going for.
Maybe leather if they make one. But not metal or plastic.
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I'm not going with a case... Toast said they'll have wooden skins ready by the end of the month, so that's what I'm going for.
Maybe leather if they make one. But not metal or plastic.
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Ok, looking at that...you convinced me not to use a typical case. What devices have you used this for? How does it protect against drops? I am not one of those who will beat down on their devices but sometimes I do forget it is on my lap while at movie theaters and it will drop....or stepping down from cars. Does it cover all the edges? Looking at the pictures on their websites I can't tell....give me the skinny!
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Ok, looking at that...you convinced me not to use a typical case. What devices have you used this for? How does it protect against drops? I am not one of those who will beat down on their devices but sometimes I do forget it is on my lap while at movie theaters and it will drop....or stepping down from cars. Does it cover all the edges? Looking at the pictures on their websites I can't tell....give me the skinny!
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The very edges are slightly visible, but the corners are covered. The sides of the phone are also covered, and they include wooden button caps and camera lens covers. The front isn't covered unless you spend the $10 for a front cover, but if you do then of course the capacitive buttons and fingerprint scanner are left uncovered. The wood isn't thick enough to interfere with usage, thankfully, but it is the thickest and highest quality wood cover I've seen.
I don't have any phones that they make skins for, but I've visited their "factory" in Portland and handled several iPhones and Android phones with their skins attached. They're really nice and high quality, better than similar skins I own for other products.
Take a look at this video for a typical phone installation:
As you can see, nice and easy - just be careful about it, and go slow. It will re-adhere if you mess it up, but the first application is always the strongest by far, and you don't want those edges coming up.
E: I should clarify that you can re-apply in the first 5-10 minutes, but after that the adhesive is 'set' and will not be reusable. It's really strong adhesive, so it isn't going anywhere, but it also does have an oxygen-activated cure.
Skins are a thick sticker and protect as such. They are no replacement for a good case.
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Skins are a thick sticker and protect as such. They are no replacement for a good case.
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Agreed. A skin, even a wooden one, is not a case. They don't offer shatter protection - merely scratch protection. In this case they also make the phone look nicer in my opinion :good:
I would like to mention a small local company. They haven't put out a note 7 case yet. They offer several cases made out of exotic wood, and they look fan-****ing-tastic.
The company is called carved sorry I can't post a link yet
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I would like to mention a small local company. They haven't put out a note 7 case yet. They offer several cases made out of exotic wood, and they look fan-****ing-tastic.
The company is called carved sorry I can't post a link yet
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That sounds like it's up my alley. Here is the link for everyone else's convenience.
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That sounds like it's up my alley. Here is the link for everyone else's convenience.
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Looks like they do not make for the note series?
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Looks like they do not make for the note series?
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The more requests they get, the more likely they are to make them.
Spigen all the way.
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Maybe that's how they made gorilla glass 5 more durable to drops by making it softer. But now more susceptible to scratches.
That why i scoff at people that say you dont need a case because either its going to be easier to scratch or easier to shatter.
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This exactly. There is a trade off of hardness to toughness. Hardness is what prevents scratching but the harder you make it, the more shatter prone so in essence you lower the toughness
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I bought a clear case and it's sitting in a drawer waiting for my unit to arive.
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I'm getting a slim tpu for now since the spigen one I want won't ship till after I get my phone. My slim case is already here just waiting.....
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ask them where the scratches are from, it could've been dropped on the floor
are most of the scratches at the bottom? that's not where fingers typically rest