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I need a something that doesn't make it slip from the table anymore

there are 100s of sleeves, bumpers and cases. I lost track. All I need is something, slim, nothing fancy that doen't make that bloody phone to slip from every damn surface. Any advice besides a rubber band?

edgeball said:
there are 100s of sleeves, bumpers and cases. I lost track. All I need is something, slim, nothing fancy that doen't make that bloody phone to slip from every damn surface. Any advice besides a rubber band?
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Meifeng Hard Skin. Looks and feels great, fits perfectly, precisely cut, doesn't add bulk and is cheap. Look up for it on eBay, you won't be disappointed. I recommend a black one.

Any screenprotector should help and it does not get any slimer then that^^

Poetic Bumper or a full body skin (I recommend Best Skins Ever)

thanks, I just ordered the Meifeng.

Dbrand carbon fiber skin. works well and looks awesome.
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I second the Meifeng. I have one in black. The cutouts are more precise and it adds more grip than the Diztronic hard case.
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AW: I need a something that doesn't make it slip from the table anymore
I use a Xtreme guard screen protector on the back. I hate those protectors on the front, but the phone is no more slippy now with the one on the backside.
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ZAGG's back protector works wonders. Because it is so damn grippy!

im using Skinomi with no case, just front n back and it grips the table fine.

I second that ^^ the skinomi adds the grip needed if you like the naked look of the N4. Works great for me.
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I wish somebody would make a TPU case where at least the front face AND back face are glossy to make it non-slip! I've got one for my old iphone4 (which i'm using now while waiting for my replacement Nexus4 since the USB port decided to just up and drop dead), and on most surfaces it is rock solid and will not budge unless you put some real force on it. I don't understand the extreme fascination of a matte back case when it is just as slippery as without the case!
I also have the meifeng hard case (with the rock quicksand like texture) and although it does give it a little bit of grip, it is also far from eliminating slippiness...

Superglue. Never fails.

I also recommend the Meifeng (the black one is my daily case). However, if slip issues are the *only* reason you want a case, why cover the whole phone? Why not try something like these?
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Wood Backs

How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case

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How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case
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I'm curious too as I need to use my code today and I was debating a wood back.

I can only speak for the ebony (not real ebony, just as with the teak and walnut). They feel almost like paper, and they scuff quite easily. Mine had some light marks right out of the box, which I think was from the original inside top of the box rubbing against the phone.
I was disappointed enough to send it back and stick with my woven black back.
Bamboo may be better as it is actually bamboo. Don't know what they're doing with the other finishes, but the ebony one was lousy.

I've only had my Moto X for a few days but I've not noticed any visible scratches/scuffs on my bamboo back. I don't have a case yet and I'm thinking I don't need one. Might just go with a bumper and screen protector to show off my bamboo back.

ILowry282 said:
How scratch resistant are the wood backs? Do they hold up well in day to day use? Obviously, if you design something like that you don't want to cover it up with a case
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I just received my Bamboo backed X on Saturday and put a (clear) case on it the next day. I didn't really want to put it in a case, I've always preferred neked. But after my GNex (and OG Droid and Bionic) I've proven that I'm not to be trusted with keeping a phone looking pristine. Anyway, I'm more concerned with scratching the plastic than the wood. I would think some scratching/wear on the wood might actually add character more than anything. Excepting of course deep gouges or peeling. This may not apply to the other wood backs though due to it being a finish and not the actual wood, scratches on those might expose the base wood too much and look odd.

Wood backs are better than glass this thing is a fingerprint magnet :banghead:
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I have the bamboo and it's been great, granted I baby my phones..
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[Q] To case or not to case

Hello all,
So I recently purchased a Note 4. I have to admit that the device looks gorgeous, and I can't decide if I should put a case on it or not. What do you guys prefer and why?

I use s view as my case and it still look weel
Note 4 easy to get scratch so i decide to get a case.

How well does the S view case work, and is it worth the money?

I use a case. Doesn't look near as nice but feel it's needed to be safe. A good case is like insurance, you might not need it but if something happens you can't get it after the fact.

That's actually a good way of putting it. Thanks a bunch.

Being such a costly device I also wanted a cover, but was afraid to ruin the feeling of the phone.
First had a S-View cover, but that just made the phone awkward to hold. and really just easier to drop if you try to take pictures because the flap have to hang down or sideways...
then bought a samsung protective cover, best cover I had on a phone. it made the phone ever better to hold and doesn't add so much bulk. I really recommend you give it a try.
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Got the Rinke slim tpu case from Amazon. After buying the s-view case which is horribly awkward and a bulky case from caseology I find the Rinke slim case amazing.

I always use a case. I usually resell my phones or trade them in and you can get a lot more for a mint-condition device than one covered in wear & tear. Also, I like being able to dress up my phone in different "outfits", haha.
I have the purple tech 21case ffrom T-Mobile along with a few others that I got from the accessory shops here in Dallas. Right now my N4 is wearing a purple & blue imitation otterbox, its very cute & extremely protective

mrnovanova said:
Got the Rinke slim tpu case from Amazon. After buying the s-view case which is horribly awkward and a bulky case from caseology I find the Rinke slim case amazing.
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White Ringke Slim and screen protector, sometimes S-View case
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Phantomskinz Review

First off, I did receive a review sample for their new S9+ full body skin at no cost.
The packaging was nice, it actually impressed me. Typically, when I purchase screen protectors it comes in very minimalist tube/boxes.
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I won't bore you with the screen protector application, it's pretty straight forward for a film screen. It went well, got a few random bubbles, but they should smooth out over time. The film surface is super smooth, almost glass-like, so I appreciate that, no skidding across the surface.
Now to the nitty gritty. I've never used a skin before, so I was apprehensive about my abilities to get it right. Phantomskinz has a good instructional video, so that helped.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvKWR8sptco
I laid things out and took the plunge.
It was a struggle (as a newb) to get the camera hole and charging hole/speaker/headphone jack all lined up. I would say though that this is due to my inexperience and not the product, I'm happy with the end result.
End result
I did have to really work the wrap around corner pieces to line up and adhere without wrinkles, again my lack of experience could be the culprit. Just keep working the sides with a hair dryer and they will bend to your will as needed.
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2 screen protectors included, with a quality feel.
Good instructions.
There is an actual texture to the skin as opposed to others that just look like carbon fiber.
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The skins really want to stick to the surface when lining things up
Skins do not protect the actual camera lens, this is true of all skins however.
At the end of the day, this is a quality product, I would highly recommend. I had purchased a different screen protector, but now it's going to sit in the closet.

It's all good, thanks. Just took a few days (which is normal).
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Nice job with the installation :good:
If the screen protector bubble hasn't worked itself out, send us a DM and we will help you figure out what went wrong before you use the second screen protector that was included
Thanks for the review!
Guru
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Torras slim cases & wireless charging pad

Hi All-
I want to share my thoughts on Torras clear cases and wireless charging pad. I found the company while looking for a case for my iPhone. I've use their thin hard plastic case and silicone cases which are great. I'd like to make a request from them to make these type cases for our Note's haha... Anyway I received 3 soft tpu cases for review which I'm trying for first time. We have one all clear it's soft tpu similar to the Ringke air I've use previously. It keeps the phone slim while showing off colors.. My favorite is the blue trim case which matches great with blue phone. They also sent me a black trim which I've seen with the white and aura colors nice combo.. All cutouts are aligned perfectly and easy access to S pen. Also the camera cutout gives it nice protection. My only gripe with clear cases is fingerprints. It's better than phone naked but I find myself wiping them on many occassions. I have not found a clear case to cure my OCD with keeping it fingerprint free haha..... Screen lip is slim I would prefer a little higher while placing phone screen face down but on par with other slim cases. I've not dropped my phone but I think these are good for keeping scratches away and will survive a minor drop ..I will report back once I've used them for a longer period. So far good I've been using 3 weeks switching between them, Lastly the wireless charging pad. It has fast wireless 15W with QC 3.0 adapter and it gets the job done nicely. No issues with phone heating up. I like the bottom has a grippy ring so on my table it doesn't slide. It's well made and easy drop and charge. I also like the brick included with a solid overall package . Anyway you can check specs yourself. Thanks for your time if you've made it this far along my post. [emoji16]
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