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I really like the seidio active with kickstand cases, I know they made cases for the past nexus phones and the active case foe my sensation has been hands down the best case I ever owned for any phone, and I have gone through lots of cases.
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So what case does everyone else want to see?
I'd like to know if having a case will prevent wireless charging...
I'd probably get the bumper. I don't want to cover up the cool looking glass back but I want something for a little protection from drops and to cover up what looks to be a really scratchable chrome ring.
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I'd like to know if having a case will prevent wireless charging...
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I would think the right material and thickness It would still charge through the case,but if that's an issue the D3o band cases (i think that's what they are called should still work
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i think that's good
I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
A bumper or a Trident case
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Ill be picking up a a full body bestskinsever, cases add too much bulk for me.
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Skins for me as well but it won't prevent me from getting cruzerlites and diztronics when they release them
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I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
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This. Or whichever case I can find locally that appeals to me. Honestly I never really care about brand for cases at least. It's more about their appearance and performance.
Can't see a OtterBox letting you perform that function, but some of their stuff has openings on the back, so maybe they'll take the charging adapter into consideration. What kills me about Otterbox, is they never answer a question. I realize they get tons of requests, but is it too hard to put a coming soon on their site for upcoming popular units? They have Twitter and FB, so you would think................
I really want a green androidified tpu case by Cruzerlite. I hope they make it quickly.
SGP bumper. Once you go them it's hard not to notice the detail that goes into design....
Bumper or a Body Glove - I really like their cases.
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Either a bumper or a black Cruzerlite Androidified.
Really hoping Ballistic comes out with their SG case.
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Either a bumper, a d30 type case, or an otterbox
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I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
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^ this
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I really like the elago breathe cases that have been on my previous phones, so that would probably be the case of my choice.
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SGP bumper. Once you go them it's hard not to notice the detail that goes into design....
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That's how I feel about the sidieo active cases, I have had one on my sensation for almost a year now and I am still impressed by it
I bought my case long before I got my phone, I originally got one of these terrapin case it was terrible, not even made for the phone, the lens for the camera is blocked, you cant plug in the headphones and the speaker has no hole...so be warned dont buy it.
Bad case link here...they also sell this thing on Amazon as well.
So instead I picked up this case (see link below) , so much better, super cheap, holds the phone well, all ports are accessible apart from the USB port but you can simply snip a little hole in for it with a pair of nail scissors.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
Good case link here...Much better option on Ebay
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I bought my case long before I got my phone, I originally got one of these terrapin case it was terrible, not even made for the phone, the lens for the camera is blocked, you cant plug in the headphones and the speaker has no hole...so be warned dont buy it.
Bad case link here...they also sell this thing on Amazon as well.
So instead I picked up this case (see link below) , so much better, super cheap, holds the phone well, all ports are accessible apart from the USB port but you can simply snip a little hole in for it with a pair of nail scissors.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
Good case link here...Much better option on Ebay
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Your good option was at the top of my list at one point but the side grips that keep the fone in looked sus, I ended up ordering a Nilkin Flip.
It is a nice case but I also got the nillkin flip as I need to be able to charge through the case with the air charger. Its funny the eBay seller in Singapore got the case to me quicker than some of the vendors in the UK (I have now tried 4 cases for my n4) the nillkin is the case for me for sure
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Having never used a flip case before I'd be interested to hear some of your thoughts.
I really like the look of some of the flip cases, especially the ones I attach to this message. My concerns however, and the reason I use a bumper, are to do with how practical they are. (I'm talking about cases that flip to the side)
Take the basic task of taking a phone call, what happens to the flippy bit once its up against your ear? surely its just hanging there looking silly.
Likewise, when you want to take a photo? if you took a landscape, the flippy bit would always be falling back down over your fingers and the screen surely? you can't flip it over the other way as then it would block the camera?
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It is a nice case but I also got the nillkin flip as I need to be able to charge through the case with the air charger. Its funny the eBay seller in Singapore got the case to me quicker than some of the vendors in the UK (I have now tried 4 cases for my n4) the nillkin is the case for me for sure
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Do you have the ebay link to the nillkin flip you bought please?
Thinking of getting but don't want to wait a month for shipping!
Thanks
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251199665131
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251199665...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Ordered it on the 5th Jan it took just 5 working days to come from Singapore, I am getting another one I like it so much. Cases only last me about a year
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251199665...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Ordered it on the 5th Jan it took just 5 working days to come from Singapore, I am getting another one I like it so much. Cases only last me about a year
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thanks for the link.
Now just need to decide whether to get black or grey... i think black goes better with phone, but will probably mark easier than the grey
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Having never used a flip case before I'd be interested to hear some of your thoughts.
I really like the look of some of the flip cases, especially the ones I attach to this message. My concerns however, and the reason I use a bumper, are to do with how practical they are. (I'm talking about cases that flip to the side)
Take the basic task of taking a phone call, what happens to the flippy bit once its up against your ear? surely its just hanging there looking silly.
Likewise, when you want to take a photo? if you took a landscape, the flippy bit would always be falling back down over your fingers and the screen surely? you can't flip it over the other way as then it would block the camera?
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I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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Thanks for that app its great
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Bettz said:
Thanks for that app its great
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You're welcome, I agree re its greatness, I got the tip off, iirc, the N4 must have apps thread off the app and themes forum on xda.
Euthye said:
I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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does that app not use a lot of battery?
Guess it must be stopping the phone from sleeping properly if its using the proximity sensor constantly
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Paying stupid money? A bumper alternative is only $9 and $6 if you pre ordered.
For me, flip cases aren't stylish for me or anywhere near where I live. I guess everyone has their own tastes but you shouldn't insult people who wish to use a bumper.
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does that app not use a lot of battery?
Guess it must be stopping the phone from sleeping properly if its using the proximity sensor constantly
thanks
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It hasn't appeared to use any more bat, afaik it just uses the light sensor to give a command the same as the on/off button, off when it gets dark on when it gets light so to speak.
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Paying stupid money? A bumper alternative is only $9 and $6 if you pre ordered.
For me, flip cases aren't stylish for me or anywhere near where I live. I guess everyone has their own tastes but you shouldn't insult people who wish to use a bumper.
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When I posted people were paying stupid money it was because people were paying 60 pounds for them on EBay sure the normal price is OK. I still don't think it offers enough protection esp as this phone has glass both sides.
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When I posted people were paying stupid money it was because people were paying 60 pounds for them on EBay sure the normal price is OK. I still don't think it offers enough protection esp as this phone has glass both sides.
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I'm talking about the Poetic Bumper Case. Not the official bumper case. It's their money, who are you to tell them how to spend it?
It's common sense that bumpers aren't necessarily for those who needs high amounts of protection. It's to show off the back with minimal protection. For myself, I'm a very careful person and don't need Otterbox protection so I don't need those kind of cases.
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I'm talking about the Poetic Bumper Case. Not the official bumper case. It's their money, who are you to tell them how to spend it?
It's common sense that bumpers aren't necessarily for those who needs high amounts of protection. It's to show off the back with minimal protection. For myself, I'm a very careful person and don't need Otterbox protection so I don't need those kind of cases.
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He was talking about the LG bumpers that sell for over 50 pounds.
You're talking about the Poetic. Obviously you are off topic.
And its in his right to say what he thinks any body should do (it's called an "opinion"), as long as he don't force them to do it.
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He was talking about the LG bumpers that sell for over 50 pounds.
You're talking about the Poetic. Obviously you are off topic.
And its in his right to say what he thinks any body should do (it's called an "opinion"), as long as he don't force them to do it.
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Not off-topic. OP thread title says "Why bother with a Bumper" it is generically speaking.
It's their money, if they want to spend $60 for a bumper and they earned that money. They can spend it however they choose to. A flip case isn't the ultimate alternative for everybody. I prefer a regular case over a flip case.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
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You see any part of that that says the LG bumper? He is speaking generically on ALL bumpers. Unless he specified one it is fingered towards all bumpers. English 101.
I was talking about the lg bumper as I didn't know there was an alternative one at the time? And as the other poster has said its my opinion and I have a right to express it in the same way you have to disagree with it.
Stupid money is an expression to say that people are paying over the odds it doesn't mean they are stupid ffs :thumbdown:
The main point is to protect your phone the lg bumper at 60 quid on eBay offers less protection than an 8 dollar case. The nillkin case is very well made, slim and offers great protection. You can put your phone in your pocket with coins in and not worry about it, I wouldn't want to do that with just the bumper on it.
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Lets discuss on the casings for Nexus⁴ attactive(Cool Design) ones and protective(Flip Cases) ones! Please do provide names or links or pictures for it
Nexus⁴ is indeed a hot device, its worth my waiting like a drug addict everyday bugging my gmail for the shipping notification.
there r few cases about the glass at the back experiencing minor cracks,
so i think its better to protect it even though it looks gorgeous without casing and so hard to get a new one
i already had this Nillkin Flip Case at Tmall on standby, bought it from china's "amazon", tmall.com, their original factory's online store
Then i saw Cruzerlite's Androidified A2 TPU Case For Nexus⁴(Teal) attracted by its Android design,
while scrolling around i saw another nice oneXdadevelopers's CASE for Nexus⁴, also by Cruzerlite.
Both are looking cool, but before i buy them i wanna know if there are other casings with Cool Designs out there? Since i chose Cruzerlite because of its designs. I want my phone to look nice even with cases on.
I also need Flip Cases (Book Style)(prefer leather ones, because Nillkin's surface didnt convice me and it gets dirty easily those who had Nillkin flip case will know about this) and as what you all know, Flip Cases for Nexus 4 is extremely hard to find
what i want is 1 Cool Looking, and 1 Flip Case(Book Style) , both are hard to find,
other casings like diztronics' simple design or other cases that i found in this forum board even though they may give protection to device but their design didnt appeal to me(not to insult)
thats why i wanna find out if there are better ones, those who knows of Cool Looking, and Flip Case please do tell me about it, simple user review if possible :highfive:
I too have the xda case on order even though I have a set up I am currently satisfied with. I have now, the Diztronic Ultra hard thin that doesn't cover the top or bottom of the phone like the Diztronic TPU does. It works for me because I can now use the Seidio Surface spring holster made for the GNEX without much of an issue. The thiness of the shell works for me but not for all, so you'll need to decide what you are comfortable with.
According to your list, you are looking at tpu all the way. For the choices listed, which I have most of them except for the Cruzerlite models, I would go for the Diztronic tpu. It's pretty darn thin and the only negative is that the logo on the tpu is a bit glossy for my taste, but you get used to it . Happy shopping!
kpjimmy said:
I too have the xda case on order even though I have a set up I am currently satisfied with. I have now, the Diztronic Ultra hard thin that doesn't cover the top or bottom of the phone like the Diztronic TPU does. It works for me because I can now use the Seidio Surface spring holster made for the GNEX without much of an issue. The thiness of the shell works for me but not for all, so you'll need to decide what you are comfortable with.
According to your list, you are looking at tpu all the way. For the choices listed, which I have most of them except for the Cruzerlite models, I would go for the Diztronic tpu. It's pretty darn thin and the only negative is that the logo on the tpu is a bit glossy for my taste, but you get used to it . Happy shopping!
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urm not necessarily tpu, im looking towards more good appearance cases thats what cruzerlite design attracted me
my plan is to use 1 nice looking flipcase for full protection, and another nice looking which only covers back :laugh: as long as its looking good even when not naked :highfive:
I love my poetic bumper, I had an sline tpu case and it was ok but the power button became increasingly difficult to press.
Stop taking other people credit for accessories links.. is already a sticky
"Vanilla android >jail broken iOS>90" TV's"
I am looking forward to my hand-crafted leather noreve case.
pricey but very classy and top notch leather.
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Stop taking other people credit for accessories links.. is already a sticky
"Vanilla android >jail broken iOS>90" TV's"
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Tsad to hear that the nexus might not have its special finish anymore, but I ordered a cruzerlite case, waiting for it to come in. I ordered the bugified one.
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(however seems like LG had made the second batches of Nexus⁴ without the glitter anymore? ->News about Nexus⁴ Without Glitter)
Lg sacrificed the glitter part for stronger back i think?
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FALSE! See here » http://goo.gl/rYAxr
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I am looking forward to my hand-crafted leather noreve case.
pricey but very classy and top notch leather.
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wow handcrafted?only heard customised TPU casing with graphics before :highfive:
kazuki1 said:
Tsad to hear that the nexus might not have its special finish anymore, but I ordered a cruzerlite case, waiting for it to come in. I ordered the bugified one.
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bro sorry its fake news, lad2 clarified it
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FALSE! See here » http://goo.gl/rYAxr
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thanks for info!
jawxin said:
I am looking forward to my hand-crafted leather noreve case.
pricey but very classy and top notch leather.
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If they made a book style, I'd get it.
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If they made a book style, I'd get it.
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Yeah, a side flip should be preferable to top-down. Though I will give you guys an update on functionality.
Try the Poetic Slimbook Leather Case for Google Nexus 4 (New)
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Yeah, a side flip should be preferable to top-down. Though I will give you guys an update on functionality.
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I got the Poetic case when it was for under $4 and I absolutely love it! I am wallet-free as of now, since all I carry is the phone and the case which holds 3 cards and cash. It takes time for the leather to stretch and accomodate 3 cards, but now its the best thing I bought, well, after my N4 lol
The only downer is its a pain to use this case by just one hand, and taking a picture without the aid of the other hand is next to impossible.
So I've ordered the amCase(TM) Slim fit case for Google Nexus 4 -Matte Black for under $3 including shipping. Should be here tomorrow/Tuesday, so will update my post.
Cheers!
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I got the Poetic case when it was for under $4 and I absolutely love it! I am wallet-free as of now, since all I carry is the phone and the case which holds 3 cards and cash. It takes time for the leather to stretch and accomodate 3 cards, but now its the best thing I bought, well, after my N4 lol
The only downer is its a pain to use this case by just one hand, and taking a picture without the aid of the other hand is next to impossible.
So I've ordered the amCase(TM) Slim fit case for Google Nexus 4 -Matte Black for under $3 including shipping. Should be here tomorrow/Tuesday, so will update my post.
Cheers!
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wow, poetic slim case was very nice to me! how come you got all your cases so cheap? where do you buy it ? mind sharing it? :victory:
btw, the case was using magnetic clips right?
saw about this one and plan to buy it, but its at china website... :S almost the same like poetic ,without the place to hold cards... http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.80.gPYjN8&id=18281667386
btw with the bumper shortage on google website i bought shenit bumper case for nexus 4, on amazon
so now i have nillkin bookstyle flip case, cruzerlite androidified tpu case, shenit bumper case, plan to buy http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.80.gPYjN8&id=18281667386 to replace the nillkin flipcase, dont quite like its serface
As the topic title suggests I am looking for a:
Black Silicone Case WITHOUT Cutout for Sim/MicroSD?
The cases I have found with the cutot for the Sim/MicroSD are too flexible and the side "rolls" when you hold it naturally. A minor inconvenience to be sure...but I'd still like to find one that didn't have it!
Thanks,
BlackIce
blackice000 said:
As the topic title suggests I am looking for a:
Black Silicone Case WITHOUT Cutout for Sim/MicroSD?
The cases I have found with the cutot for the Sim/MicroSD are too flexible and the side "rolls" when you hold it naturally. A minor inconvenience to be sure...but I'd still like to find one that didn't have it!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-LINE-FLEX...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item27cfe8c8da
JCO,
I saw that one (and a helluva lot more!) on e-bay. What I'm looking for is the same soft gel silicone (could be TPU) that I have now, just without the SD-Card/Sim cutout. Very soft. No designs, plain black. A bit grippy. Sorta "gummy"
I found it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EVMULI/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works and fits great...just too thin where the slot is cutout.
Haven't been able to find the same case WITHOUT the cutout.
Blackice
blackice000 said:
JCO,
I saw that one (and a helluva lot more!) on e-bay. What I'm looking for is the same soft gel silicone (could be TPU) that I have now, just without the SD-Card/Sim cutout. Very soft. No designs, plain black. A bit grippy. Sorta "gummy"
I found it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EVMULI/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works and fits great...just too thin where the slot is cutout.
Haven't been able to find the same case WITHOUT the cutout.
Blackice
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That one doesn't have the cut out for sdcard. I have that case.
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The Cimo is a soft silicone case, without the cut out. Like JCO, I've been using the Cimo for about 5 months and have had no issues.
OK.. I ordered a few on Amazon today, based upon the photos, they should be what I am looking for. I'll post when they arrive.
Blackice
blackice000 said:
OK.. I ordered a few on Amazon today, based upon the photos, they should be what I am looking for. I'll post when they arrive.
Blackice
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Mine has held up pretty well. I mean, you can tell it's worn, but it's not bad and it still fits well. Not bad for a few bucks and it keeps the phone looking good.
Looking for something like this, but $8 is pretty steep for a single TPU case. Anyone find one for more around $2-4 (preferably in navy blue)
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Looking for something like this, but $8 is pretty steep for a single TPU case. Anyone find one for more around $2-4 (preferably in navy blue)
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this is exactly what I got:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290840828494&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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this is exactly what I got:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290840828494&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
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Very tempting case. Holding up well? Does it hold tight to the phone?
Coronado is dead said:
Very tempting case. Holding up well? Does it hold tight to the phone?
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yup. i highly recommend it. phone still keeps a slim profile while feeling secure. I love the textured grip - prevents slippage...
Same as JCO^^^. Mine is holding up well.
Bleh!
I ordered FIVE (yes, 5!) silicone or TPU cases supposedly without the sim/microsd card slot. Not a single one arrived. Either not in stock, or they sent an XT926 version.
Ah well, back to square one.
I looked at some of the hybrid hard/soft cases, but they make the phone quite thick. Just a plain soft one will be fine. IF I can find one without a slot for the SIM/MicroSD.
Shouldn't be this hard!
BlackIce
blackice000 said:
Bleh!
I ordered FIVE (yes, 5!) silicone or TPU cases supposedly without the sim/microsd card slot. Not a single one arrived. Either not in stock, or they sent an XT926 version.
Ah well, back to square one.
I looked at some of the hybrid hard/soft cases, but they make the phone quite thick. Just a plain soft one will be fine. IF I can find one without a slot for the SIM/MicroSD.
Shouldn't be this hard!
BlackIce
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Where did you try to order from? I ordered from Amazon and had zero issues.
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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thanks
h_zee13 said:
You could also order the back skin from xtremeguard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712028
90% off XtremeGuard Wet install front/back protector
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Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
Thanks for sharing man, I got ghost armour for my phone love it.
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
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Orrr just install a Zagg or Xtremeguard wet install back protector. Adds some grip without making your beautiful device look like a Blue Peter project!
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koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
Photos taken with m7
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Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
phatmanxxl said:
Living in the south, I prefer duct tape.
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As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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I guess because its cheap and can be used to fix anything....even though it looks trashy, its still functional and better than spending money to have it fixed correctly.
Looks good OP! I just ordered this... https://dbrand.com/shop/htc-one-m8. I ordered the matte black front and back. I had one on my m7 and really liked it.
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urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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Lol... It is a bit of an Americanism & joke, although one that is seated in truth...
Duct tape in America is used to affect many repairs, from simple tears in paper, to re-attaching bumper to automobiles & securing trunk lids (what the EU calls the boot). It is used to make or repair wallets, shoes & even for furniture repairs, not just for attaching ducting to plenum boxes or GRD cans.
The joke comes in because it is said that a redneck (slanderous term for blue collar worker or laborer) can fix anything with duct tape, & that if it can't be fixed with duct tape, then 'F' it, it's broken.
urra said:
As a European, I have to ask, what's the connection "living in the south" --> preferring duct tape?
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This is kind of a truism here...
koysis said:
I usually don't like to use cases, bought one for the m8. It made it bulky so i found a sleek way of gripping it. No company made griping product, just plain ol' electrical tape.
You can style (cut) how you want for your preference. I put it there because of the bottom three fingers that grip that part of the phone. It's sleek, none intrusive, actually does a very good job gripping. I can shake it and it will stay put. Photos should be attached. Tell me your thoughts
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This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
Traceamount said:
This may work well if you live somewhere cool year round, however, if you live anywhere its fairly hot and/or humid during the summer - then you know what happens to electrical tape. When it heats up - you lose the bond, then the tape will slide around leaving a sticky, slimy mess all over your phone/hand/pocket. Just a heads up for anyone looking to do this. If your phone lives indoors, however, I'm sure its a non-issue.
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Not sure if u also considered the fact that phones can heat up. My m7 gets pretty hot sometimes like when gaming and charging (probably shouldn't) don't know if the m8 heats up though but then again where I live its 110 during summers, was 107 this week
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Just ordered a red carbon fiber skin for the back, $10. Never gone without a cast before but the phone is so nice without one.
Jus or xtreme guard full body protector slippery gone
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xReaper7x said:
Thanks exactly what I did! cost me 1.99 for the front and back and I couldn't be happier! great quality product, completely clear and adds a great amount of grip to it! Best purchase I have done so far for my M8
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Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
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Does the Xtremeguard back skin wrap ONLY around the back, or does it wrap around to the sides as well? I'm ideally looking for a skin that ONLY covers the back, which is for some reason surprisingly hard to find with the M8. Most skins wrap around the sides too. The idea I had was to use it with an edge only bumper case, and when a skin wraps around to the sides, it interferes with the fitment of the case. I had a aluminum edge bumper + back skin on the M7 and loved the setup.
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Yep it only wraps on the back!