After a lot of research I went ahead with this Arctic Silver variant of Neo Hybrid case instead of my standard Spigen Liquid Air and this has been the best decision ever. Complements the phone so well and makes it look damn classy while protecting it as well.
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lol? what? how are tire tracks damn classy?! I look at it and think it's another typical phone. No one will ask what phone is that. it doesn't capture the light and reflect the shimmering colors.
Every time I put the phone face down at a party, work, or even out in public, the aura always catches people's eyes and they inquire about it.
It's like buying a pair of Air Jordans and putting a Kroger bag on it when you go outside.
OP: that Spigen case sure looks nice, I preffer somewhat translucent cases, I have a UAG plasma ice, and a Ringke Fusion X black camo, both show the aura color nicely, and as they are not totally clear, the scratches on their polycarbonate back don't show, I also have some other cases, but my favorites are these two, don't pay much attention to those who dislike the type of case you are comenting here, ultimately, if you feel happy and proud of your spigen case, nothing else matters, thanks for your post, I might get one these!
Thanks. I alternate between the Spigen case and the default transparent case depending on where I'm going. Overall the Spigen case provides better grip and makes me feel more secure about the phone thus that is the case i use if I'm going on a ride or going to Gym. Otherwise i use the transparent one to show off the aura glow.
One thing i loved in the design from Spigen is the attention to detail. Look closely on the front side pic, near the top of the screen where the earpiece speaker is, the case is not closed like normal TPU or hard cases. Instead they have created a tiny vent there to let the sound out so that the case do not obstruct the hearing experience. Works great.
Yeah, the UAG and Ringke cases I mentioned also have the tiny recessed part for the speaker, neat!
I think it's weird to get a color like aura glow only to then completely cover it up...
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I think it's weird to get a color like aura glow only to then completely cover it up...
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No, not weird, as many users have more than ONE case, by your reasoning, who chooses the aura glow, should leave it nude, because even a clear silicone thin case spoils its stunnig look, I like to change themes, wallpapers and icons very often,
and switch cases accordingly, ultimately it is matter about choices and tastes, and very important, protection
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No, not weird, as many users have more than ONE case, by your reasoning, who choses the aura glow, should leave it nude, because even a clear silicone thin case spoils its stunnig look, I like to change themes, wallpapers and icons very often,
and switch cases accordingly, ultimately it is matter about choices and tastes, and very important, protection
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True. I always end up buying way too many cases to use based on my mood. Had 8 cases for my Note 9. Right now I have this spigen case which I use mostly in office since Aura Glow doesn't really go well in a corporate environment and also in gym spigen gives better grip. Rest of the places I use the transparent case that comes in the box.
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How easy does the Nexus S battery cover scratch? Please participate, and let it know in the comments for how long you've used your device, and how you carry it with you (how you use it)!
just put on a case or put on a skin
see the Accessories section, lots of good choices
Ghost armor over the whole phone. Looks and feels great.
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I put an Invisible Shield on the backplate of my Galaxy S i9000 for the same reason. Seems like it (or any of the similar products) are the best path to go.
I haven't done this on my Nexus S yet.
I'm was considering just buying a new backplate when it gets so beat up that I don't like the look any more.
Mine's not scratched at all that I notice after 5-6 weeks I've had it.
Sorry, I don't think I made myself clear. I want to know how bad the back cover scratches, not which case I need to buy (because if I'm going to buy a case, it's going to be the "S" curved one).
@above: thanks! Can you tell me how you carry around your phone? In your pocket? With other stuff? And where do you put it down if you don't use it? On a place where it could be scratched?
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
i carry it in my horizontal belt leather case that was for my old SGS I9000
perfect fit
I already mentioned above no scratches on mine yet.
I carry it naked, in my pocket. My headphones are alway in my pocket (so there's a naked jack in there usually), and I frequently carry a second phone in the same pocket (an iPhone 4 or an i9000).
I've added a poll an edited the first post.
No scratches on mine, but that's because I keep mine in a Nexus One pouch.
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No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
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I'm exactly like this, except from the keys and coins.
I don't have any scratches (I'm very pedantic with that matter) and I don't use any case (makes the phone looks ridiculous).
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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You mean crack in the paint?
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Had mine a week but I've had it in a case since I got it and I just added ghost armor so out should stay shiny for a long time. Carry it in my pocket with a cigarette lighter and a microfiber cloth.
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Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
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I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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Sim simma, who's got the keys to my ... Nexus S.
Nexus S BMW Edition,
with a V 1.6 trinity engine,
horsepower: 4000+ quadrants
lol
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Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
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Agreed
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No scratches. All naked and I definitely don't take care of it as I should
I have couple on the back and where the usb port is. I tend to miss sometimes when it's dark and I'm tired, didn't really expect it to be scratched there. Oh well, I'll be keeping this phone for a while anyways. Also use a case, but I don't think it's doing a very good job protecting it from scratches.
I know I'm not the only one to reapropriate some old leather.
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Are you working on your own DIY cover or case? Or maybe a frame?
Maybe you have some ideas but not sure how to start? Or maybe you already made one
Post'em if you got'em.
I want one how much?
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I made it for me. I'm not selling any.
Aww dang nice job though!!
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Thanks
It only took a few hours to do. While it's not protective like a hard-case, it'll keep the dust off it as a place to store. It feels nice in the hand, has a better grip than just the tablet alone and looks classy. The tablet slips in and out easily and the added moleskin elastic band helps the flap from flopping around.
Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however
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Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however
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Thanks jacobras!
I might make another one - book-style though - So I can prop it up.
just finished mine!
Forgive the poor image color.
I don't know how I missed you DIY case. Looks great and functional, well done!
My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.
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My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.
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That's rather neat! Tell her to knit the Acer logo into it, too!
That is neat and I bet it keeps it nice and toasty on those cold winter nights. (;
I love the knit sleeve!
My niece is a big knitter and my brother has a tablet.
I've got to show her this pic, she will go nuts.
Great ideas folks, loving the creativity!
Love the knit sleeve - I had a sleeve by Rogue Theory via Etsy for my iPad, it wasn't knit but it fit really snug which I liked.. Can't find anything like it for the Iconia, so this knit one would likely be just about perfect! I don't want a hassle with zippers or velcro!
Thanks for the great idea!
Not self made but I recycled a 10.2 inch netbook sleeping bag for my a500. I don't really care for skins, folio cases or silicon covers as I like the look and feel of my tablet so the bag works perfect for me, it's not a super snug fit but i welcome the extra space for my cleaning cloth and earbuds.
I got it for like 6 bucks at Ross
P.S.
That knitted sleeve is pretty creative but I wonder how well it would protect the tab if dropped.
Well, if it's going to get carried on the train or something like that, I put it in a netbook case, for the extra protection. But, to be honest, I don't think it makes much of a difference, so I try not to drop it at all
jacobras said:
Nice job, I like it! I'm going for Acer's case however
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The biggest problem with Acer's case is that the tab slips out of it by itself... just sitting there.
Biologos said:
My gf is knitting a custom sleeve for me, it will be similar to this one, in a slightly different colour.
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And keeps your head warm when not protecting your A500
My DIY sleeve and Stand
Hi all,
Just thought I'd share my DIY sleeve and stand with you.
The sleeve is nothing fancy but the cloth / foam / cloth sandwich construction makes it highly shock-absorbing. I used wrapping foam found in bubble wrap envelopes
the stand is a PU foam core with cloth cover. I used the official stand as a model, so the 70° "film watching" and 20° "reading" angles are the same.
Very nice, jodokus77. I especially like the matching stand.
Hey I made these videos so you can all laugh at me ok? You can probably guess I'm not the next Youtube sensation... The videos were done by the X5. The pics by a Galaxy 5 (What a crap camera...)
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Purchased from this link: TPU Case
Would I recommend this case? Hell Yes.
Would I recommend this eBay seller? Probably. Postage was pretty slow, but I had no problems at all. (I ordered on the 26th of May today is the 14th of June)
Also included with the screen protector is some kind of scratch repair stuff. I don't know how to use it though, luckily my screen is scratch free.
I got the first generation of the sikai cases. The fat, ugly, matte ones. Still they fit perfectly, and can really absorb shocks. The included screen protector was of above average quality.
They are a bit pricey though, I got an amazing TPU case for my Desire Z for 5$ or something wichi is actually 2 cases due to the weird design of the device. Anyway, I dont see any other option right now, so I recomment the sikai cases too.
I bought a black Sikai case off of Taobao. But it is different from yours. Mine covers more of the front on the phone. Awesome case, it will protect the screen should you drop it face down. Screen protector, not so awesome. Caused the screen to have a grainy image by distorting the pixels. Went and paid 40 RMB for a heavy duty screen protector custom cut for the screen and camera lens. What is the blue film thing that came with it?
Hey Poulsen8r
Can you give any feedback on a couple of things...
I have a Nillkin case i bought off e-bay. It fits nice but I found that when sticking the USB in the case got in the way and stopped it from going in all the way.
Same with the headphone jack.
The holes were too small on mine...I noticed your USB hole was much bigger and wondered how you are finding plugging in.
Cheers
Ordered one and it arrived yesterday...it took almost 30 days.
The case is excellent especially around the the USB port. The headphone space is still a little narrow for some of my headphone jacks but better than before.
It feels sticky to the grip which is nice as the phone is less likely to slip out of my hand.
I got the blacj shiny one and it looks great. The fit, especially around the front face lips perfectly.
The sent me the wrong LCD screen protectors but that's OK. I didn,t get any of the extras like cute badges or anything like that.
I recommend this brand
i have one and is near perfection
yeah i have one too, and its great!
Poulsen8r, what is color of the cover you have bought: Light Blue or Dark Blue? I'm guessing its Dark Blue, am I correct?
that's a light blue case
Are you sure? It seems more darker than the light blue.
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yes, i'm sure. i have the same one.
Thanks! Now buying it!
it's a great case though the screen protector that comes with it sucks
Thanks for the review! It made me buy the sikai case
Has anyone bought this before? It looks quite similar to the Rearth Hybrid Fusion. Add in the shipping from Amazon to Canada, and it's only a one dollar difference.
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To me it looks like a frosted back, for this look you can get one way cheaper on eBay. I'm just going off of the thumbnail you have posted though. Could be wrong.
The shipping for the fusion to Canada is ridiculous! I've been thinking about ordering a few and getting them shipped to a mail delivery place in at the us border and then picking them up but after reading reviews that I wasn't sure it was worth it.
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To me it looks like a frosted back, for this look you can get one way cheaper on eBay. I'm just going off of the thumbnail you have posted though. Could be wrong.
The shipping for the fusion to Canada is ridiculous! I've been thinking about ordering a few and getting them shipped to a mail delivery place in at the us border and then picking them up but after reading reviews that I wasn't sure it was worth it.
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That's what I'm worried about too. I'm hoping that it's similar to the GN case ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859080 )
Saw it at a Future Shop. It's clear like the Ringke Hybrid Fusion.
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Two more things to note:
1) it doesn't have the bumps at the corners like the Ringke Fusion, but the TPU lip extends above the plastic. The lip also rolls up over the screen edge, but not as much as my off-brand Diztrinuc matte TPU.
2). No watermarks, rough edges, or button issues. While the covers over the buttons are nearly flush with the rest if the edges, the TPU is thinner and has ridges moulded into the TPU, so the buttons work properly, without needing to mash them. You can feel the buttons beneath the covers, and they provide proper tactile feedback when pushed.
So, it appears the issues with the Ringke Hybrid's buttons are wry fixable, as the factory that made this case did what Ringke couldn't. It's not the exact same mould being used... but it's close. Almost identical to the one they used for the Galaxy Nexus, but with the button issues of that model fixed (you couldn't feel the buttons on the GNex version either, just like the Ringke).
Curious if they're using polycarbonate as opposed to maybe acrylic though.
It's clear polycarbonate. The sides are the matte-finish TPU, and it's not quite as thick as the Diztronic TPU on the sides.
On the upside, it doesn't have those moulding flaws reported in the Ringke Hybrid Fusion thread, and the buttons have proper indentations with thinner material in the sides to let it depress properly. Also, the PC doesn't press against the back the way the Ringke Hybrid does.
But it's definitely more slippery than my matte-finish TPU case due to the PC back. The shiny sides/matte back of my off-brand Diztronic has bad button response but more grip, due to the matte back. I may have to look at an InvisibleShield, just for the tacky orange-peel to provide a grip pier, yet still transparent surface.
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It's clear polycarbonate. The sides are the matte-finish TPU, and it's not quite as thick as the Diztronic TPU on the sides.
On the upside, it doesn't have those moulding flaws reported in the Ringke Hybrid Fusion thread, and the buttons have proper indentations with thinner material in the sides to let it depress properly. Also, the PC doesn't press against the back the way the Ringke Hybrid does.
But it's definitely more slippery than my matte-finish TPU case due to the PC back. The shiny sides/matte back of my off-brand Diztronic has bad button response but more grip, due to the matte back. I may have to look at an InvisibleShield, just for the tacky orange-peel to provide a grip pier, yet still transparent surface.
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Can you post some pics with the case on the phone from different angles Haesslich? Sounds like a good alternative to the Fusion.
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Can you post some pics with the case on the phone from different angles Haesslich? Sounds like a good alternative to the Fusion.
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When I get some daylight. It'll be from an inferior camera, alas.
Also, given some of the complaints about the Hybrud Fusion, it seems there's nowhere to go but up. I wouldn't call this a good deal at full retail price, though.
A few more photos. The buttons don't stick out at all, but they aren't stiff.
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Nice
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can someone please post a link of where to get this case, thanks!:laugh::laugh::laugh:
See the first post. Or Amazon.
I am looking for a case for my Galaxy S4. I don't want anything super regged I just want some basic protection. I want something relatively thin that gives me a better grip on the phone and will protect it against light drops. Comfort is my biggest concern.
Any recommendations?
I have the Ringke Slim, it's great. 7 dollars shipped from Amazon.
jedinegotiator said:
I am looking for a case for my Galaxy S4. I don't want anything super regged I just want some basic protection. I want something relatively thin that gives me a better grip on the phone and will protect it against light drops. Comfort is my biggest concern.
Any recommendations?
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I picked a few of these up and they are nice.. I've used the elago cases before with the iphone and they did me well...
elago Galaxy S4 Case Slim Fit G7
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7F9BD8
tiptoekirk said:
I picked a few of these up and they are nice.. I've used the elago cases before with the iphone and they did me well...
elago Galaxy S4 Case Slim Fit G7
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7F9BD8
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Does that case have a raised bevel on the sides of the screen? I would like a case that has this so if I lay it down on the screen side the screen is not touching the table.
Still amazes me how many people post questions in general when there is obviously a questions sub-forum or even the accessories forum
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Still amazes me how many people post questions in general when there is obviously a questions sub-forum or even the accessories forum
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Damn I was in the questions section and the general section at the same time. I didn't mean to post it in general. My bad.
jedinegotiator said:
Does that case have a raised bevel on the sides of the screen? I would like a case that has this so if I lay it down on the screen side the screen is not touching the table.
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Yes it does.
I'm using a Casemate Barely There case, and it seems to work well. Very slim, slightly raised on the front, and a kind of rubberized texture. Good fit, no movement or creaking.
I bought the following 2 cases.
1. I've always been a fan of the Case-Mate Barely There Cases, so I wanted something similar and saw a deal on this. It does slightly extend above the screen on the edges, protecting the screen when laying flat (but to be honest I still prefer the flat front like the case-mate offers).
KaysCase Slim Hard Shell Cover Case
http://amzn.com/B008ZCO1QY
2. I saw this case too and liked the design... It should arrive in the mail today.
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid]
http://amzn.com/B00BYJXKDK
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Both seem to be great options. And as I always do, grab a quality screen protector too.
1. Tech Armor Samsung Galaxy S4 SIV Premium High Definition (HD) Clear Screen Protector
http://amzn.com/B00BT7RAPG
2. REALOOK Samsung Galaxy S 4 (2013 Model) Screen Protector, Crystal Clear
http://amzn.com/B00CL1CEAU
gflare said:
2. I saw this case too and liked the design... It should arrive in the mail today.
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid]
http://amzn.com/B00BYJXKDK
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This is a beautiful case and I was also blown away by the look but Do Not buy this case if you are looking for something slim that doesn't make the phone bulkier. There is a significant increase in height and width with this case. I plan on selling mine. Just look at the pictures showing the headphone and charging ports and you can see how much longer it is.