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which is the best case to buy for compact size , protection , style and useability in regards to the capability for the belt clip. i have seen the aluminium and plastic one . how does the belt cilp work with that also can you get them in funnky anodised colours.
cheers
Don't know about funky colours but the leather Krussel case is excellent.
O2 standard Xda II case
On the subject of cases, anyone know if it's possible to get a spare belt clip for the standard O2 Xda II case? A tiny bit broke off mine after 1 month and it is now useless as the PDA falls off it.
Neither my local O2 shop nor the UK Xda II Service Centre can supply a replacement belt clip on its own - they want to hit me for £20 for a new case. If I do have to buy one, it won't be from them, that's for sure...
Gadget 8)
Why bother? Just get the Krussel, it's a much better case and way cheaper.
The Alu cases have a screw-in peg on the rear of the case which the belt clip locks onto. Others using the Alu cases have suggested glueing the post in place to prevent it unscrewing during normal wear.
The Alu cases also reduce the signal strength in weaker areas. I purchased the ProPorta model and only used it for two weeks before going back to the standard O2 case.
I am now the very happy owner of a ProPorta Crystal Case. It is very lightweight, adds almost no bulk and looks great.
Unfortunately it does not support a belt clip although I see no reason why you couldn't fabricate something yourself if you were so inclined.
I just got the clear case, its very sexy, wish it had a belt clip but you cant have everyting, there is a thread about the clear case with pics, it's like the alu case but that looses signal strength apparently, although does have sd card holders if i remember correctly and this doesn't...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=10480
its nice cos u can make and receive calls without the threat of the xda2's slippery surface sliding thru your hands... which is why i used to keep it in my standard case so much... i just got mine from pdamods.com for £15
the standard case offers little protection to the lower sides of the xda2 (not that i have scratches on mine as a result but some people moan of it) but there is a reason, basically it's so you can sit it in the docking cradle without taking it out the case...
moving on, I'm getting this silicon job that pdamods want £20 for, from ebay at only a £10 :lol: this seller has them for sale all the time - here is an example auction with picture http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5115014427&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
it doesnt have a belt clip but has a loop by the looks for carry strap / neck strap type effort
Clips
I use cases utilziing the Ulti-Clip from http://www.theclip.com/.
My leather case from HandheldPlanet.com has one.
They are very solid clips. I used a stick-on post on my aluminum case -I took off the screw-in post. Now all my phones/gadgets have the same clip.
Is anybody making a leather case that does NOT have a snap closure, similar to the EB Case for the original XDA? The Krussel is nice, but that strap/snap closure is annoying and slow to use.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=57253&item=6315363710&rd=1
spotted on ebay UK, anybody had any experience of this case?
Silicone Case For The XDA 2
Had a play with one last night, feels good in the hand and does not look too bulky, more importantly phone signal is NOT affected. I'll be ordering one this week
Check out www.pdamods.com, £23 incl delivery.
Ebays cheap but you always get people trying to rip you off
You can also check out http://www.javoedge.com
They also have the silicone case and the clear case, you can also get a bundle deal too.
Best Price for silicone case: http://shop.brando.com.hk/
Bye,
Urosh
It appears this case has no screen protection, and no way to attach it to your belt...? Is that true, or did I miss something?
Hi there.
Does anyone know how to buy from these guys? Can't find any internet-shop on their site or something.
http://www.hzhkkj.com/product_show.asp?pid=968&bigid=16&smallId=479
Also, can PDair be trusted? This case looks nice.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638
I have good experience with PDair pouches, always best quality You can find many of their products on ebay a few dollars cheaper. I'm gonna to buy this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/PDair-Black-Lea...QQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item335794a03c#shId
I love my PDAir Case
Thanks for the answers. I think I'll try to buy PDAair. The problem is I'm from Russia, so I don't know how would they deliver it to me.
Hello
I ordered this book case from PDair in hong kong. The delivery time to Germany was 14 days (to air mail). Without Problems, no custom duties.
I can recommend this case, it is accurately fitted and made in good quality.
PDair can be trusted.
Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality?
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Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality?
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i got my silicone case today and it is wonderful. perfectly fitting and good quality. the delivery took just one week from hong kong to germany. i can recommend this case. screen protect + silicone case is the best combo imo
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Hi there.
Does anyone know how to buy from these guys? Can't find any internet-shop on their site or something.
http://www.hzhkkj.com/product_show.asp?pid=968&bigid=16&smallId=479
Also, can PDair be trusted? This case looks nice.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638
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I have the exact same one as you mentioned
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_400000_11000829&products_id=25638
sweet case my friend, no need to worry. I mean free shipping, plus a quality leather keyring was what i got out of the whole deal, um... cant complain hey...
had the book case from PDair for like more than a month now. only complain is that it will begin to lose. it was very tightly fitted when new but now my phone can drop out of the case just by shaking it twice. lol. oh, mine also looking old pretty fast. just more than a month and it's looking rugged. LOL. maybe due to my roughness though.
Great!!!
PDair is a prefect shop which they provide service good and with positive reputation in the would, More than your money's worth
I will recommend it to my friends also.
"Qazer Hi, have anyone this soft silicone case? Is it quality? "
I have bought and used by approximately 15 days is perfect and the material seems excellent.
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Have been using the silicone case for about a month now.
Pros:
-good protection in case you drop the phone,
-the phone is not slippery any more so the chances of droping it are minimized
-better protection in case someone spills a glass of water on the table you have your phone on (personal experience )
-it is virtually impossible to scratch your phone
-the extra size added to the phone is minimall
cons:
-at first the phone is a bit uglier (after a while u get used to it)
-can`t put it in a pocket with the same ease due to the fact that it is not as slippery as before.
-each time you want to remove the back cover (micro sd or sim swapping)
you have to take off the case.
personally i recommend it..
how can i buy a silicon case? only is the corean shipping from ebay the one source?_a
I bought mine from ebay.
As far as i can remember that guy would ship the case worldwide,
so i think there shouldn`t be a problem shipping to Hungary.
Don`t worry about customs because something of such low value
wouldn`t have custom`s charge (at least here in Greece)
silicone case
hi all, i am using the silicone case now...before i was using the pdair pouch...
the pouch offers a better protection to the screen, bt the silicone case is definitely lighter and less bulky.
I am also switching from pdair--it is a very nice, high quality case but as mentioned has a tendency to swivel (especially when getting out of the car) and letting the phone slip out of the case and drop ( happened twice to me with some minor damag3e )-------so also moving to silicone
I also have the silicon case. Shipping was 3 days from Hongkong
to Germany. Bought it @ Ebay.
I also recommend it.
rumpelkammer said:
I also have the silicon case. Shipping was 3 days from Hongkong
to Germany. Bought it @ Ebay.
I also recommend it.
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TY for the informaion. 3 days, so... i just ordered one._a
You did good
I have for 1 month now, very happy.
Good quality and protection
Love Democracy
just bought a otterbox case, ill post here when I try it out
PDair Luxury Silicon case or the case-mate barely there
Innocase II!!!
carlost24 said:
Innocase II!!!
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+1 for Innocase II!
seidio innocase II!!!!!!
Id say otterbox. They're beastly to protect that $600 phone. ONLY problem is they bulk it up. But if you want to throw your phone across the room it's the way to go.
Id say otterbox commuter its not to bulky. Wish they had colors other than black.
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Id say otterbox. They're beastly to protect that $600 phone. ONLY problem is they bulk it up. But if you want to throw your phone across the room it's the way to go.
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Well either that or case-mate i guess. i was looking at both and it looks like they sell the same type of stuff. just case mate you can buy a different color gel skin. i wonder if the hard shell would work with a skin bought on ebay hmmm...
Your missing the best case, Innocase II, I've had them all and this case is so much better than the rest I actually feel sorry for the folks wasting money on the other cases much the same as I did prior to finding it. There are so many shoddy cases for the Nexus one, including the casemates which I actually thought would be good, but ended up being extremely disappointed with it's a shame really.
it was a mistake not to include a seidio innocase II on this list...
+1 for that case
My vote is for Case Mate ToughCase. There's another thread on here where I posted some pics too.
I received a Case Mate Tough Case this Saturday to replace my Seidio Innocase II, and this is a very very nice case. I like it much more than the Innocase I had. I was worried it would add too much heft to the phone, but it does not at all. It feels very solid and well made and it looks great. My girlfriend ordered the pink one this morning and she hasn't even received her Nexus yet!
As an aside, the Innocase II was a pretty nice case, but I had some QC issues with mine. It was a little too large, and when I pushed the lock button on the phone or plugged the phone into the charger, I could feel it slide up and down inside the case. Also, it's nearly impossible to use the Innocase with a screen protector.
I have the casemate which is basically 2 cases in one and I must say that my phone feels much safer in my hands. I also dropped it accidentally last week and was not worried. The sound that the fall made (dull like a plastic slap hitting the floor) reassured me that my phone was really safe.
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My girlfriend ordered the pink one this morning and she hasn't even received her Nexus yet!
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Thats exactly what I did, got the case before the phone. However I ordered the case mate tough case black/black.
Tough Case.
What's wrong with the free neoprene sock that the phone comes with?
I went for a FlexiShield Skin from Mobilefun.co.uk (bleugh.. new users can't post links)
Having looked at others it now seems expensive, but I like it. It doesn't add much bulk (the phone still fits in the neoprene sleeve), and I've dropped it three or four times (that I can remember. I've had a lot to drink over the bank holiday weekend ) and there's not a mark on the phone...
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What's wrong with the free neoprene sock that the phone comes with?
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Not a lot, it's pretty useful. The problem is it leaves an edge completely unprotected, I dropped mine and guess which bit ate tarmac? Also it seemed to be getting a bit looser with age, the phone didn't feel quite as secure in it as it did in Jan.
Innocase II not my favorite.
I like the Innocase II, but am going try Case Mate or Otterbox.
I tried a Zagg with the supplied neoprene case. Two days later I acquired nicks to the top resulting from a drop. I then bought the Innocase II, which tears up my Zagg at the edges. Too bad, I have two batteries and the Car Dock, so I'd like a solution that will allow me to slip on/off.
Fits OK in the neoprene case with the Innocase II, a little tight.
Hey guys,
Recently I bought this and while it looked great at first, it dawned on me that it doesn't tightly fit my device and the bottom part of my Nexus 4 has slipped out of the case a couple times..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-BLACK-...959490?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item56513a4042
So now I'm hunting for a new case. I've had really good experiences with the Seidio case with my Nexus S, but it's proven to be rather expensive compared to what others have offered. Wouldn't mind going back if it's the only case of this category that is the best fit and protection for the device.
I was looking at the Mybat but was concerned about the actual bulk of the device, and it being easy to remove as I often take off the shell from time to time. Also, no one seemed to comment if the case interferes with headphones with L-shaped plugs either.
The other two contenders are Ballistic and Ionic, heard great things from both but unsure which is better. I did hear that Ionic cases attract lint very easily but I do like its price very much. Not a fan of the bubble-back design though. Heard great things about Ballistic, but like the Seidio case, the cost is making me apprehensive about purchasing one.
Mybat: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...4?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item2a286793ca
Ionic: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00A06Z41E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3KQDBCHA3FRT9
Ballistic: http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Seidio: http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-nexus-4-active-metal-kickstand-case-black-p/csk3lgn4k-bk.htm
So what do you guys think would be the best?
Cheers,
deltatux
deltatux said:
Hey guys,
Recently I bought this and while it looked great at first, it dawned on me that it doesn't tightly fit my device and the bottom part of my Nexus 4 has slipped out of the case a couple times..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-BLACK-...959490?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item56513a4042
So now I'm hunting for a new case. I've had really good experiences with the Seidio case with my Nexus S, but it's proven to be rather expensive compared to what others have offered. Wouldn't mind going back if it's the only case of this category that is the best fit and protection for the device.
I was looking at the Mybat but was concerned about the actual bulk of the device, and it being easy to remove as I often take off the shell from time to time. Also, no one seemed to comment if the case interferes with headphones with L-shaped plugs either.
The other two contenders are Ballistic and Ionic, heard great things from both but unsure which is better. I did hear that Ionic cases attract lint very easily but I do like its price very much. Not a fan of the bubble-back design though. Heard great things about Ballistic, but like the Seidio case, the cost is making me apprehensive about purchasing one.
Mybat: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Nexus-4-...4?pt=PDA_Accessories&var=&hash=item2a286793ca
Ionic: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00A06Z41E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3KQDBCHA3FRT9
Ballistic: http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Seidio: http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-nexus-4-active-metal-kickstand-case-black-p/csk3lgn4k-bk.htm
So what do you guys think would be the best?
Cheers,
deltatux
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I have the iconic and thought it was too thick, so I ordered the Ballistic one and it's even thicker
I'm tempted to try the ACTIVE but I have spent so much on cases it isn't even funny....
Edit...I just bought it on ebay for $24.99 and free shipping.
When i had my gs3 i had a variety of cases including; cheap ebay "tough" cases with kickstands, an otterbox defender (never again), and a ballistic sg. The Ballistic is a GREAT case. It was sturdy, the phone would never pop out, the plastic was nice, and the silicone inner was much better than the plastic inner found on the defender. The silicon not only prevented scratches, but also prevented dust and any other unwanted items in. It almost seals the device. When i bought my nexus 4, i was very dissapointed that there weren't any decent protective cases out. I knew the ballistic sg was coming, but ive had my device since december and needed something for the short term... Something to get so i can wait for the ballistic. I was almost going to buy the case you bought, but i really don't like kickstands. I searched on ebay and found the mybat tough case, I bought it as it met all my requirements; it was cheap, it was protective, it didn't have a kickstand, and it actually looked good. The buyer i bought my case from shipped the case very fast to Australia, (which suprised me, usually these types of cases end up taking about a month) To my suprise, the case was really good quality for the price. The cutouts were (almost) perfect, the fit was pefect, the phone doesn't move about at all. I paid 15 dollars shipped to Australia compared the 70 or 80 odd dollars it would cost me to buy a ballistic shipped. I had the case on for a day, and I loved it...Until I tried to hang up on a phone call... the sensor on the lg is very sensitive, and this case just blocks it enough to stop the screen coming on. This fault was quickly fixed with a drill bit, and since then, i have had no issues, and will continue using this case for the remainder of the phones life. I simply prefer the whole case over the ballistic i had on the s3. However the ballistic was slightly better made, it doesn't warrant even a 15 dollar increase over this case. I love this case. (Note in my pictures the proximity cut out I modified) I did a custom design with sharpie marker on mine and it came out awesome! I wouldn't do this to a more expensive case as id be worried about wrecking it, but since these bad boys are so cheap, who cares. If this broke, i wouldn't think twice at buying another one.
Edit: This case also works with my energizer qi charging mat.
that back is awesome!
FYI the ballistic case works with the LG-WCP700 wireless charging pad. I do however find it is harder to hold on to as it's slippery compared to the Ionic. It's also larger than the Ionic.
I'd go with Mybat (because it's cheap and looks decent) or the Active (because seidio makes a good product and I like the kickstand.)
i also love the look of rugged cases.. been using them ever since my first smartphone
currently i am using this armourdilo case that i saw online.. it is available for sale on mobilefun website or i have seen a seller through eBay AUS...
availbale in a varieety of colours as well although i stuck the standard black on black ...
as well as many youtube vdo reviews bout it.. so i decided to buy it.. really good look and feel..
mobilefun . co .uk/armourdillo-hybrid-protective-case-for-google-nexus-4-black-p37764.htm
ebay . com/itm/Black-Nexus-4-LG-E960-Defender-Durable-TPU-Tradesman-Silicone-Case-Cover-Stand-/221179527930
youtube . com/watch?v=kG0gBUikx-g [ vdo review i found on utub ]
chk it out..
dalton8 said:
When i had my gs3 i had a variety of cases including; cheap ebay "tough" cases with kickstands, an otterbox defender (never again), and a ballistic sg. The Ballistic is a GREAT case. It was sturdy, the phone would never pop out, the plastic was nice, and the silicone inner was much better than the plastic inner found on the defender. The silicon not only prevented scratches, but also prevented dust and any other unwanted items in. It almost seals the device. When i bought my nexus 4, i was very dissapointed that there weren't any decent protective cases out. I knew the ballistic sg was coming, but ive had my device since december and needed something for the short term... Something to get so i can wait for the ballistic. I was almost going to buy the case you bought, but i really don't like kickstands. I searched on ebay and found the mybat tough case, I bought it as it met all my requirements; it was cheap, it was protective, it didn't have a kickstand, and it actually looked good. The buyer i bought my case from shipped the case very fast to Australia, (which suprised me, usually these types of cases end up taking about a month) To my suprise, the case was really good quality for the price. The cutouts were (almost) perfect, the fit was pefect, the phone doesn't move about at all. I paid 15 dollars shipped to Australia compared the 70 or 80 odd dollars it would cost me to buy a ballistic shipped. I had the case on for a day, and I loved it...Until I tried to hang up on a phone call... the sensor on the lg is very sensitive, and this case just blocks it enough to stop the screen coming on. This fault was quickly fixed with a drill bit, and since then, i have had no issues, and will continue using this case for the remainder of the phones life. I simply prefer the whole case over the ballistic i had on the s3. However the ballistic was slightly better made, it doesn't warrant even a 15 dollar increase over this case. I love this case. (Note in my pictures the proximity cut out I modified) I did a custom design with sharpie marker on mine and it came out awesome! I wouldn't do this to a more expensive case as id be worried about wrecking it, but since these bad boys are so cheap, who cares. If this broke, i wouldn't think twice at buying another one.
Edit: This case also works with my energizer qi charging mat.
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How easy is it to remove the case once installed? Plus does it interfere with L-shaped headphone jacks?
deltatux
none of those, i vote for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/160952016421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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none of those, i vote for this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/160952016421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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It's made by the same oem as the mybat cases.
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How easy is it to remove the case once installed? Plus does it interfere with L-shaped headphone jacks?
deltatux
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The case is easier to get off than my ballistic sg on the s3 was. With that said, if i drop it, it doesn't feel as if it will fly apart. The case has interfered with one of my L-shaped head jacks, and works with another.. i just use a simple headphone extender when i want to use those earphones.
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The case is easier to get off than my ballistic sg on the s3 was. With that said, if i drop it, it doesn't feel as if it will fly apart. The case has interfered with one of my L-shaped head jacks, and works with another.. i just use a simple headphone extender when i want to use those earphones.
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Hmmm that might not fly then for me... I listen to music with my phone a lot ... my phone is essentially an Internet-enabled MP3 player that so happens to have a phone function built in lol.
deltatux
I have the ionic case on mine wasn't too sure from the pictures but I like it and the circles on the back aid grip.
I also dropped it from about 5feet and it bounced on all 4 corners but the phone was fine!
Mate I answered you about headphones, check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37912172#post37912172 :silly: I can recommend the tuff case too, it is a solid and very fair priced case.
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I have the ionic case on mine wasn't too sure from the pictures but I like it and the circles on the back aid grip.
I also dropped it from about 5feet and it bounced on all 4 corners but the phone was fine!
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I heard that it is a dust/lint magnet, is this true?
Cheers,
deltatux
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I'm running the seidio surface case. Expensive, but you can't beat the quality.
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deltatux said:
I heard that it is a dust/lint magnet, is this true?
Cheers,
deltatux
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It does a bit, it is not terrible though, I only really noticed having a look to reply to you!
Second with mybatt.. Cheap and sturdy for the price. Get a good looking one for the less dangerous situations.
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The best protection gives you MyBat! I have Wrapsol film and the Tuff case from MyBat and I think my phone is unbreakable.
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can i order the ionic case to india?
please reply me asap
i am in urgently need for a case
should be protective and cheap as well