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Black Epik Case - Soft TPU Rubber - Excellent!

Just got a Black Epik TPU Rubber case off of eBay for just under $5. Its a nice case and fits the phone Really well.
Here is a quick link to an eBay search for the item:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=nexus+one+tpu+case
or for the exact item:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300388940071&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I've got a Zagg screen protector and I had a hard time with a different hard plastic case coming up over the edge onto the screen causing my screen protector to bubble around the edges. This case Does Not have that problem. It stays off the screen entirely. It sits about at the slight black plastic lip around the screen.
Its a great case and has room for all the plugs, etc. I don't have a doc but it does cover the 3 contact points on the bottom of the phone.
The power and volume buttons are covered by the case but the case has raised areas where the buttons are that make them easy to find even if they are covered.
Anyway, the case is also exactly like this Ultra-Case that can be found here(which costs 4 times as much):
http://www.ultra-case.com/product.php?pID=415
All in all, I recommend this case to anyone. It is really low profile and isn't sticky like a silicone case so it goes in and out of the pocket easily, but still has a good feel and grip to it. It fits well and protects the phone as it should. Material feels and looks durable so it should last a long time.
Cons: The only thing I didn't like about the case is the little red rectangle on the back that says Nexus One. The rectangle is attached with some kind of crappy glue that has smeared all over that back area around it on mine. I'm not sure what I'll do with it, maybe just take it off... we shall see.
Check the pics. Sorry for the blurry, my camera battery was about to die and the flash wouldn't work.
LZ

It does look like ultra-case
is it really epic? hehe

anthro said:
It does look like ultra-case
is it really epic? hehe
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My guess is that all the TPU cases are all from the same original manufacturer and rebranded by each company/seller. Hence the ugly 'NEXUS ONE' crap stuck on the back (which I think comes off with some force).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- that is 1 ugly ebay page lol...
The case looks good though, might have to get it if I finally get the N1... it says it comes with a screen protector - did it? Did you use it? How is it?

nando99 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- that is 1 ugly ebay page lol...
The case looks good though, might have to get it if I finally get the N1... it says it comes with a screen protector - did it? Did you use it? How is it?
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When you go to that eBay page, refresh it after it loads and it seems to fix all the black weirdness.
I didn't use the screen protector, I bought a Zagg protector. The one it comes with looked decent though.

dcmugen is the bomb. He sells the stuff every other accessory manufacturer does for the true cost - not some markup.
I also bought some matte screen protectors from him. Works fantastic.

Thanks for the link Bro.
good looking out.
nice and cheap price.. just got me one.

Should be ok other than I don't like the red 'NEXUS ONE' stuck on the back...

i'm using it right now. it does the job well. this version, the fingernail doesn't leave marks like his old versions would. fingerprints show quite easily. it's super smooth, just like the glass. not at first, but after a few days of using it the squeaky clean feel becomes much more frictionless. it's clear, and has absolutely no orange peel effect. no adhesive used. it is not perfectly edge to edge.
i dropped my ipod mini on it from about 3 ft above and the corner hit the screen. luckily the SP was on it and left a mark. no scratches on the screen, just the SP. i only had it on for 15 minutes until this happened. dcmugen agreed to send me out another SP replacement free of charge.
i just decided to buy a second case (white) and get another sp that way.

i want this...but the nexus one thing is SO UGLY!

They're fairly cheap, obviously. I have one, my nexus one badge fell off it straight away, not that I wanted it on there anyway. Cheap case is cheap. if you want protection, its fine. If you want some style, no fnx.

just picked up mine from the mailroom today.. case is okay... still had a lot of leftover gunk from the manufacturing process and was rather scratched up.. it's a throwaway/temp case for me anyways..
also got some antiglare screen protectors from dcmugen too but they don't cover 100% of the screen - more like 98% with 2% gaps on both sides..
the cases are meant to come with a free ultra clear screen protector but dcmugen forgot to ship them with the 2 cases i bought - msg'd him and he said he'd send them straight away. good customer service
EDIT: and btw, both the cases I bought didn't have "epik" on the back... and I ripped the red nexus one label off as soon as I got the cases.

I got mine.
Useless. There is no CUTOUT for the power button.
5 dollars and 3.5 weeks.

austinwsj said:
There is no CUTOUT for the power button.
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I actually like the fact that the power button is covered and can't be pressed accidentally while holding in landscape mode. You can still turn on/off by squeezing the N1.
The only problem is that N1+sleeve don't fit into a case any more. How to protect screen? Cellophane wrap on the screen is not enough for me

Volker1 said:
I actually like the fact that the power button is covered and can't be pressed accidentally while holding in landscape mode. You can still turn on/off by squeezing the N1.
The only problem is that N1+sleeve don't fit into a case any more. How to protect screen? Cellophane wrap on the screen is not enough for me
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+1 that the power button is covered - actually easier for me to press the power button because the cover makes it 'raised'.
RE N1+sleeve: obviously the phone won't fit in the sleeve with the TPU case on. Just use a screen protector to protect the screen? There is a decent amount of "lip" around the front of the phone with the TPU case to ensure that the screen doesn't crack if the phone were to land screen-first if it were dropped.

Got one a few days ago. I find the power button actually easier to press than without any case. Volume as well. The red nexus one comes off super easy with your fingernail and then just rub the extra glue crap off very easily. Fits well with a full body phantom skinz clear protector. Overall I say it's great for only 5 bucks. ya there's some cases that are a little better quality but in my book not good enough to justify paying 15 to 25 bucks more. This is a steal. I'll be buying more in different colors.

Just got this case.
Looks and feels great.
And I actually LIKE the red Nexus ,One tag on the back.

Henchman said:
Just got this case.
Looks and feels great.
And I actually LIKE the red Nexus ,One tag on the back.
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I actually like it too. Matches the interior of my car nicely.

what clock widget are you rocking...
skin looks nice BTW

BrandonG777 said:
I actually like it too. Matches the interior of my car nicely.
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Did you just want to show off the interior of your car, not to come off as rude.. but I don't even see why it would've been necessary to post that picture unless you posted a picture of the case also.

[Q] 'Bumper' style case?

My most hated thing about my Galaxy S is the bezel. Was wondering if anyone's come across a case similar to Apple's bumpers, as this would hide the bezel in a more elegant way. I've already tried the DIY method of using a wristband, but the phones is too big and so it just snapped when I was trying to put it on.
Any suggestions are welcome

Dont forget the home button really gets easily scratched even by our bare skin!

Soft rubber cases wraps around the bezel.

lots of pictures in the CASE topic
i'm using the Korean jelly type, very good for both looks and protection
the Euro ToughCase is also very good, for protection
but the one i like best is the Korean Mesh type is super elegant, make the phone looks really sharp and cool
pictures also on the CASE topic (page 3 as i recall)

I bought the case-mate case, it's a 2 parter, rubber and partial hardcase also extra screen protector is thrown into the package too.

Never liked mesh case. They look weird to me
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As nice as all those cases are I love the look of the device how it is, hence my attempt to hide the only bit of it I don't like.

Maybe you could just cut the jellycases back open and there is your bumber...

Good point....

I have a couple of cheap silicone cases on order and might try cutting one into a bumper.

MomijiTMO said:
I have a couple of cheap silicone cases on order and might try cutting one into a bumper.
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Thanks for biting the apple, I'd be most greatful if you let us know how you get on if you do choose to do it.

versp said:
Thanks for biting the apple, I'd be most greatful if you let us know how you get on if you do choose to do it.
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I did that already and its not good if you cut the whole backside off. Sides come too loose in my opinion.
Maybe if you don't cut the whole back off and leave some backside to keep the case in shape and give some friction it would be ok.

Starting to sound like a shill, but the Phantomskinz Chromatic "carbon fiber" appliqué that I'm using does a great job of hiding MOST of the iChrome look of the bezel. It totally covers the sides and leaves just a small ~1mm bit of chrome exposed on the top of the device, which is much more tasteful.

People looking for quality cases

I did a ton of searching and came across this thread/case.
Here is one installed on a Vibrant.
Phantom Skinz Chromatics Carbon Fiber with Pics - xda-developers
Got the black Carbon. Should get it in a few days and will have a full review up. From what I've already read its the best out there. You can get it for only $20 also using the "summersale2010" code until the end of September!
I've not found any cases remotely this nice so for everyone else that has been searching maybe this is it for you.

I bought the black soft touch cover with built in kick stand.
Snap this custom-fit soft-touch cover to your Samsung i500 Fascinate phone
•Hard plastic cover with a smooth, soft touch finish that snaps on for a snug fit.
•Offer the ultimate protection without compromising the weight of your device.
•Easy access to all device functionality.
(Part#: SAMI500COVSTB)
couldn't be happier with it!

LOLFests said:
I did a ton of searching and came across this thread/case. (link removed as I'm too new to repost your link)
Got the black Carbon. Should get it in a few days and will have a full review up. From what I've already read its the best out there. You can get it for only $20 also using the "summersale2010" code until the end of September!
I've not found any cases remotely this nice so for everyone else that has been searching maybe this is it for you.
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I put the carbon fiber on mine and really like the look of it...I would have liked to have gone with a color (I'm a girl...pink would have been cool)...but there are some slight alignment issues and the black of the phone showing out would have gotten on my nerves. I love the look but the phone is almost more slippery. You kind of have to get used to it. It's a shame they couldn't figure out a way to make it textured with a tiny bit of grip.
Once Seidio releases a spring clip holster for this phone I'll be very happy...the carbon fiber will protect the battery cover in my purse and of course the holster will protect the front.
Now can anyone explain why no one seems to think that lens covers are needed anymore? That's my only concern is the camera lens getting scratched. There is no protection and it's flush on the cover.

I agree. Aligning the back battery cover took some major patience. It also bums me out it doesn't protect the chrome rim around the phone because once it's dropped that's going to be the first to go.
I'll probably replace is later on once they start making slim snap cases that don't look so blah. The screen protector the case came with is super nice though. Very pleased with it.

French. said:
Now can anyone explain why no one seems to think that lens covers are needed anymore? That's my only concern is the camera lens getting scratched. There is no protection and it's flush on the cover.
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I bought a 2 pack of the realook screen protectors on amazon and they actually come with 4 camera lens protectors. I think the entire pack was like $10. Screen protectors are pretty nice too...best I've seen on the market as of right now.
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Customizing a Skin for Infuse.

I have a skin from Skinit on my laptop and I like it so I ordered a skin for the Infuse. This skin is not much use for protection but it does make my phone unique.
I am not sure if I like the front face but the skin has the buttons printed and does make it easier to locate the 4 buttons.
Here are some pix. In case someone wants to order a skin, here is the link and a 20% discount code.
http://www.skinit.com/
20% discount code OCT11

I don't see a front camera or sensor holes on the skin....is there?
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Yes, they are there. I peel off the oblong slot first and realized it would be easier to peel the openings after I place the skin on the phone. Took the picture prior to peeling off those opening. The skin fit quite well and I do not see any air bubbles. It should look better after a few days. This is easier to apply as it is smaller than my laptop skin.

chompx2 said:
Yes, they are there. I peel off the oblong slot first and realized it would be easier to peel the openings after I place the skin on the phone. Took the picture prior to peeling off those opening. The skin fit quite well and I do see any air bubbles. It should look better after a few days. This is easier to apply as it is smaller than my laptop skin.
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How well does it work with the textured back of the Infuse?

SolusCado said:
How well does it work with the textured back of the Infuse?
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The skin is quite thick and lay down the back smooth. The word Samsung was also covered up completely with no outward indication it was there.
Although mine was a custom one, there are some texture skins that give the feel of metal or carbon fiber. That might be appealing to some.

After a couple of days with the skin applied to the Infuse, some dimples started to appear on the skin. This is caused by the textured surface of the back cover. Nothing major but they are there.
The word Samsung is still covered up completely.

chompx2 said:
After a couple of days with the skin applied to the Infuse, some dimples started to appear on the skin. This is caused by the textured surface of the back cover. Nothing major but they are there.
The word Samsung is still covered up completely.
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Yeah... that was my concern.

My buddy sanded his back cover down. Bought a spare from samsung and used the skinit on it. No bubbles or anything in it. Works awesome.
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thanks for the pics. Im gonna try to white out the infuse with an all white skin but back cover stock. I am a little hesitant about how the front skin will look but seeing this, I think I will try it.

Query about scratches on the glass back of the U11.

Anyone been using this phone "naked" ie. no case? How has the back of the phone held up? Is it scratch prone? And I mean in a hoodie or pants pocket not letting it slide across the floor or be in a pocket with coin/keys.
Any opinions? News?

aergern said:
Anyone been using this phone "naked" ie. no case? How has the back of the phone held up? Is it scratch prone? And I mean in a hoodie or pants pocket not letting it slide across the floor or be in a pocket with coin/keys.
Any opinions? News?
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I do. Naked for the last month (on Sapphire Blue that I am selling now because I got Solar Red). No scratches at all.. But it is always in pocket alone (no coins/keys) and pretty careful about where I place it.

Gorilla Glass 5 is pretty scratch resistant, but I'd suggest to prepare your heart for some unexpected scratches even if you take good care of your device if you plan to use it naked. Micro scratches are somewhat inevitable from day to day usage.. its not the big item (keys, coins) that cause scratches, its the tiny ones (sand) and hard particles. IMO, the best bet for a naked phone to remain scratch free is to use it with a dedicated pouch.

I will be going naked soon once my skinomi full skin arrives

I received a review unit last month, and it's definitely can be scratched. By judging the scratches, I can tell it's because of the camera bump, so that on the back, there's a tiny area touches the surface (on a desk or some furnitures). Make sure the surface is clean, otherwise some dust/sand will scratch it pretty hard.
My own unit I always put a case on.

Alpert3 said:
I received a review unit last month, and it's definitely can be scratched. By judging the scratches, I can tell it's because of the camera bump, so that on the back, there's a tiny area touches the surface (on a desk or some furnitures). Make sure the surface is clean, otherwise some dust/sand will scratch it pretty hard.
My own unit I always put a case on.
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Oh. I'm sure can be scratched. It's been naked for the last 3 days since every case seems to take the red shine away and make it appear pinkish. I've been investigating clear skins but I'm not sure it won't have the same effect AND be stuck to it and hard to remove. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks! :good:

aergern said:
Oh. I'm sure can be scratched. It's been naked for the last 3 days since every case seems to take the red shine away and make it appear pinkish. I've been investigating clear skins but I'm not sure it won't have the same effect AND be stuck to it and hard to remove. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks! :good:
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Agreed, any case will make it looks much less impressive.
Good luck for hunting the protection! If you find a good one let us know!
Thanks

Alpert3 said:
Agreed, any case will make it looks much less impressive.
Good luck for hunting the protection! If you find a good one let us know!
Thanks
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Got the Seidio Optik today in the mail and it screws with the colors/coating and again makes it look like its painted with Pepto Bismol. I was thinking about trying the Ultra Clear Phantom skin but I'm seriously apprehensive about it doing the same thing and it would be stuck to the phone. It would be a one shot maybe. I guess I'll just keep looking. :/

aergern said:
Got the Seidio Optik today in the mail and it screws with the colors/coating and again makes it look like its painted with Pepto Bismol. I was thinking about trying the Ultra Clear Phantom skin but I'm seriously apprehensive about it doing the same thing and it would be stuck to the phone. It would be a one shot maybe. I guess I'll just keep looking. :/
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Did you take a look at the ultra clear case from Spigen?

You must like it, I don't have it but there are hydrofilms for the back.
IMAK Screen Protector for HTC U11 Film 2 Pcs Packing Full Screen Complete Covering Soft Hydrogel Protector Film for HTC U11
http://s.aliexpress.com/ee6neIrq
(from AliExpress Android)

Alpert3 said:
Did you take a look at the ultra clear case from Spigen?
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Yes. It was the first case I bought. It's not bad but dulls the color effect in the same way.

*justintime* said:
You must like it, I don't have it but there are hydrofilms for the back.
IMAK Screen Protector for HTC U11 Film 2 Pcs Packing Full Screen Complete Covering Soft Hydrogel Protector Film for HTC U11
http://s.aliexpress.com/ee6neIrq
(from AliExpress Android)
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This looks promising. Thanks!

Received my Skinomi skin yesterday. It takes time to apply and need patience. Bubbles disappeared overnight (i installed late evening). It doesn't hide the shine of Solar red at all plus the skin on sides make the phone non-slippery. But with greasy fingers, you will be constantly wiping the skin with a cloth or your shirt I will give it 4 out of 5.

mathrania said:
Received my Skinomi skin yesterday. It takes time to apply and need patience. Bubbles disappeared overnight (i installed late evening). It doesn't hide the shine of Solar red at all plus the skin on sides make the phone non-slippery. But with greasy fingers, you will be constantly wiping the skin with a cloth or your shirt I will give it 4 out of 5.
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Excellent. The folks at Phantom Skins said the same thing about their Ultra Clear skin. So now we have 2 choices.
I just want something to prevent scratching. I'm not in the habit of dropping my phones so the uber protection from a case isn't foremost on my mind. I just don't want to scratch the shiny surface.
Thanks!

Can a sleeve like this one https://smile.amazon.com/fitBAG-tai...qid=1500675015&sr=8-10&keywords=HTC+U11+pouch be enough to prevent scratches? What do you guys think? Should I use a full body coverage instead? And what's this hydrogel films, is it some kind of poly-carbonate? I'm saving right now to get the U11, and this is one of my main concerns after using metal phones for years

DeadPotato said:
Can a sleeve like this one https://smile.amazon.com/fitBAG-tai...qid=1500675015&sr=8-10&keywords=HTC+U11+pouch be enough to prevent scratches? What do you guys think? Should I use a full body coverage instead? And what's this hydrogel films, is it some kind of poly-carbonate? I'm saving right now to get the U11, and this is one of my main concerns after using metal phones for years
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I think the sleeve would work fine. I'm probably going with the ultra clear skin as I'm really only worried about scratches. I've had a lot of phones and not one have I caused the screen to crack on. This could be a first but I'm going to try to keep up my streak.

I got the Lightning Knight clear case today in the mail. It's the best of the 4. It doesn't totally make the red into pink and there is still some red to gold in sunlight. It's a TPU case so the same drill.
I'm satisfied with this for now. I'll probably end up with a skin sooner than later but this will do for now .. for $7. Why not.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725PW1LD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1