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My desire case experience

Bought a case from Amazon for £1.79 and wanted to share what a great find it is.
Already bought a Krussel leather off the self from CPW which was fine for a while but now it has loosened a bit a couple of times the phone has almost flown out of the pouch. Luckily I never dropped it!
In some desperation I searched for a silicon/gel case to get me by till some official cases appear on the market. I knew others had some mixed reviews about the nexus one cases mobilefun were selling but I didn't want to spend that much on something that I was intending to be temporary. Instead I found this on amazon Accessory Village HTC Google Nexus One (Black) Super Hydro Gel Protective Armour/Case/Skin/Cover/Shellon.
It's really good! Power button and volume buttons are perfect with raised bits over them. All holes match up fine, only part that is not perfect is the speaker holes on the back and I'm sure I can modify them.
I've taken some pics and will upload them later when I get in front of my pc.

Great find!
Looking at it, it seems to be identical to the one that MobileFun are offering, albeit you save 9 of your Great British pounds
I ordered one the same as this from eBay earlier, I hope it does the job till something more permanent comes along!

I have this aswell.
It's a slightly tighter fit than one would expect, and i do fear it may start to damage the back of the phone if left on for a long period of time. When i say that i mean the rubber type material on the back of the phone may start to wear away? There's been reports of it already.
It is for the Nexus one and not Desire (like so many right now) but for the money it's a good temporary case.

Argh. Got side tracked last night and ran out of time to post pics. Will do that later this morning.
Forgot also to mention 2 important things.
1 the supplier doesn't charge delivery in the UK and it arrived next day.
2 the case pictured is totally different from the one I received. It's not black, its semi transparent with a nice dotted pattern. It doesn't have a hideous red stripe across the back and there is no nexus one logo on it. In fact as its semi transparent u can pretty clearly see the HTC logo through it.
Something else, the case is a perfect fit I think. Its just tight enough to make it just a little difficult to put on but not so tight you think it will damage the phone.
Pics now below. Ignore the screen protector its just a temporary one till a proper one arrives.
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I bought the same case but paid 2.95 on ebay :-(
Agree it's a good fit, but still concerned it might mark the phone, which I can only see it doing if removing and inserting the phone from the case a lot, as it's a good fit and does not move around.

don't worry about it marking the phone, I have exactly the same silicon case but for htc hero (the same colour, looks and all) and it has never marked my phone for 9 months I've been using it.

Thank you zzleezz, your pics made me order this cover

Unfriendly said:
Thank you zzleezz, your pics made me order this cover
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Your very welcome
Thanks for the info Predo, nice to know it will be kind to my phone. How does your hero version look after 9 months in your pocket? Still have the shine?
Saquib - 2.95 still a very good price
Have now put a Vikuiti screen protector on mine, wow, silky smooth. Really easy to fit and worth the £9ish I paid for it. So glad it was on there as ive already managed to scratch it with something, no idea how just glad it wasnt the screen Also bought this from Amazon and was delivered from Germany in 2 days with free delivery. Very easy to fit too.
One other thing about the case, it fits so well that if your screen protector is also a perfect fit then the case tends to lift the edges of the screen protector. You can see that on the pics above. I had to trim a little off the corners a the top of my screen protector to stop this but its now perfect.

look just like new. i think that this case is awesome and will deffo be getting one for desire when i eventually buy it.
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Please post a link to the amazon page
Thanks

albert_htc said:
Please post a link to the amazon page
Thanks
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Yeah, I was a bit confused when I tried to search it on google, but then searched it on amazon and found it straight away: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accessory-Village-Google-Protective-Armour/dp/B0038A5AF4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1272645896&sr=8-2-fkmr0

Andaho said:
Yeah, I was a bit confused when I tried to search it on google, but then searched it on amazon and found it straight away: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accessory-Village-Google-Protective-Armour/dp/B0038A5AF4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1272645896&sr=8-2-fkmr0
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The same search on Amazon brings up another item too:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accessory-V...1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1272664828&sr=8-2-fkmr1

Can you please post a direct link to the page, as I want the exact one you recieved =D

Hard gel case specifically for HTC desire is now available from HK Seller!
here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....044768&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2023wt_939

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/280-5078715-2296335?redirect=true&ref_=oss_product&a=B0038A5AF4
Sorry for the confusion. As posted by someone else already this case is the exact one. Note that the pic in the link does not match the actual item I received. Might be worth contacting them first in case they revert back to the nexus one branded one.
Good luck

blackfox888 said:
Hard gel case specifically for HTC desire is now available from HK Seller!
here is the link:
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I ordered one of those. But since its from HK it will probbably take a couple of weeks to arrive.

Just so you guys know - I ordered the case via the amazon link for the hybrid protective armor and didn't receive the same as the original poster. Mine is a hard 2 piece shell, rubberized on the outside but plastic in the inside - I haven't actually received my desire yet (stupid vodafone) but I'm not sure how good it would be. The back clips on to the front fascia. Seems pretty sturdy but not sure if the plastic would scratch the Desire at all? It's not a gel case anyway.
Anyway, just a warning - maybe they didn't have the one in stock for me.. or even for the original poster - my invoice said HTC google nexus one hybrid black. I can take photo's if anyones interested

I was afraid of this. Hope your case ends up being ok, but as was thinking when I originally ordered mine its not a great deal of money to risk

zzleezz said:
I was afraid of this. Hope your case ends up being ok, but as was thinking when I originally ordered mine its not a great deal of money to risk
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I have mine (which is the same as the pictures on the first page and cost £1.79 from Amazon). I think it looks pretty good to be honest, not sure about the feel, but the problem is I don't have my bloody Desire yet! T-mobile still haven't sent me one and I ordered it 16 days ago now. This wait is horrible!

I hate waiting for gadgets to arrive in the post, often end up paying over the odds just so I can pick things up from a shop..
Feel for you Tom, can reassure you that the case looks a whole lot better on the phone than off it. And as for the desire itself I'm just blown away. Came from a HTC touch hd, had almost made up my mind to go for a iclone when I saw techradars top 15 phones on the planet (iphone number 2 and desire number 1).
Now I've convinced my wife to upgrade to the legend ill be in tech heaven for the next year

Gelacase - There response to $19.99 Shipping

Hey,
So i saw someones post this morning about the Gelaskins. Well i had a look into it (they look great btw) i went all the way to the checkout and found out the shipping to the UK was $19.99 (£13.75), i was like :O :O :O on top of the $14.99 (£10.30) thats £24. There shipping is supposed to be $6 to the UK. (screen shots below)
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So i decided to email them about the problem this is there response:
'Hi Hugh,
Thank you for your email! The larger items can only be sent via UPS. May I ask which items you are trying to purchase?'
I replied saying
'I'm just trying to buy the HTC desire skin. Don't think that's too big.'
Gelaskin reply
Hi Hugh,
It's a little larger than the other phones. Just large enough not to fit the "standard post" requirements outlined by Canada Post unfortunately. If you wait a few weeks, this is going going to be adjusted. We are almost at a resolution!
So maybe there just trying to make us pay for the new release, but i think that price is slightly extortionate. What do you think?

Yesterday it showed me $5,95 for the shipping to Slovakia, today it says $19,95. Wtf ?

BS, no way is this that much bigger than other devices. Besides $20 is too much even for a laptop skin...

I just checked the Nexus One and that one they can ship for $6. The Nexus One is the same size as the Desire. How is it possible they can ship the Nexus One but not the Desire. BS.

ChesterZZ said:
I just checked the Nexus One and that one they can ship for $6. The Nexus One is the same size as the Desire. How is it possible they can ship the Nexus One but not the Desire. BS.
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I have already sent them a message pointing that out, I will let you know what their answer is.

Wish http://www.decalgirl.com/ did them, there prices are significantly cheaper. Ive also been on to them and they say the phone's on their 'list'. Maybe if more people requested it, it would appear ^^

I thought the expensive shipping costs would apply only to laptop skins, it is ridiculous price for a mobile phone skin.

lennshow66 said:
So maybe there just trying to make us pay for the new release, but i think that price is slightly extortionate. What do you think?
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I was gonna get one of these, but I think, at that price, they can go stick their heads up a pig.
Rip off merchants.

Is there not any 3rd party sellers for these? Should be cheaper shipping i guess, who nows.

This is the reply I received from GelacSkins today:
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for your email! The Desire is actually slightly larger then the Nexus 1. It requires a larger package, and unfortunately exceeds the dimension requirements for Canada Post. It therefore must go with UPS, my apologies! We are hoping to have this issue rectified within the next few weeks. I hope that helps! Thank you again, Stephen. Have a great day!
Warmest regards,
Elizabeth Perry
GelaSkins Customer Service
www.gelaskins.com
[email protected]
So far an extra 1mm case width its and extra $14.00, I think I will give this a miss until the Canadian Mail relax their rules.........

Would these cover up the proximity sensor? It looks like they would.

daveaus said:
Would these cover up the proximity sensor? It looks like they would.
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yeah it seems like it would cover the sensor, the pictures on their website are digitally eidted so its not really clear,,,,,,,,,,,,and yeah the shipping cost is a complete rip off, and the Desire is no where in hell bigger than nexus one!

does anyone know for sure if the skin covers the proximity sensor ?
actually, where is the sensor on the phone ?

The sensor along with the display brightness adjustment sensor is in the top left corner of the screen, just left to the HTC logo. No idea if they really cover the sensors, I'd wager it'd need someone to go forward and try it. And it won't be me as long as S&H resembles a scam scheme!

is it possible to take out the back without removing the skin? if not, it would be ridiculous to install this!

Like a mug I ordered a couple of these, I'm really disappointed. Yes it covers the sensors, yes it stops you being able to remove the back cover, my main disappointment is that it doesn't cover the top or bottom corners of the phone and they are much thinner than I expected. I thought with a name like gelaskins it would be slightly padded, its not. It's just printed vinyl. Waste of money
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

No gelaskin for me
martuk said:
Like a mug I ordered a couple of these, I'm really disappointed. Yes it covers the sensors, yes it stops you being able to remove the back cover, my main disappointment is that it doesn't cover the top or bottom corners of the phone and they are much thinner than I expected. I thought with a name like gelaskins it would be slightly padded, its not. It's just printed vinyl. Waste of money
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hmmm the beauty of the skins are something for me to look over their inefficiencies (not really protecting the sides) but definitely not their impracticality (not being able to remove the back cover and covering the sensors)...although I had my eye on one of the designs for a long time, they are a no no to me!

martuk said:
Like a mug I ordered a couple of these, I'm really disappointed. Yes it covers the sensors, yes it stops you being able to remove the back cover, my main disappointment is that it doesn't cover the top or bottom corners of the phone and they are much thinner than I expected. I thought with a name like gelaskins it would be slightly padded, its not. It's just printed vinyl. Waste of money
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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i've ordered one too and was horrified by your post. i popped an email off to gelaskins regarding the inability to remove the battery cover and got the following reply :
"Thank you for your email! Yes, this is correct. We are in the midst of rectifying this. My apologies! We will definitely ship you out a fresh one once this change has been made. In the mean time, feel free to use and abuse the one you've got! "

I'd buy only a cover for the back cover if it was available and didn't cost too much.... but not if it means you can't take the back cover off, whats the point of that?!?!
JAmes.

mrdo said:
i've ordered one too and was horrified by your post. i popped an email off to gelaskins regarding the inability to remove the battery cover and got the following reply :
"Thank you for your email! Yes, this is correct. We are in the midst of rectifying this. My apologies! We will definitely ship you out a fresh one once this change has been made. In the mean time, feel free to use and abuse the one you've got! "
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Does it not bother you that you lose the sensors functionality as well?

Mesh cases for Sensation on Ebay

I had one of these for my Samsung Vibrant, nice and thin, adds a little splash of color without any real additional weight and is only 1-2mm thick. Not really much protection if the phone is dropped but then again it's better than nothing at all.
I just ordered the 4 pack so I could pick and choose colors (I'm fickle like that) based on my mood. $9.99 for 4 of them and free shipping - not bad at all!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...628333&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_4166wt_905

I wanna see what the front looks like. Why do they not show the front?

The_Biz said:
I wanna see what the front looks like. Why do they not show the front?
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Doesn't really cover any of the front - it clips on from the back only.

So does it cover like the barely there or? If it covers identical to the barely there case from case mate, I'd be down to order some.
When is yours gonna arrive? We need some pics!
P.S. Thanks for the link.

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I just found this Ebay ad with the same cases showing the front of the phone in them - make sure to click to make the photo "supersize"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ry=20349&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_2214wt_1139
Not sure about the barely there case, never had one. I literally had just ordered it before putting up the post, so, I figure within 10 days... At $2.50 each I am not going to complain much ... There's a photo of the same one I had for my Vibrant in this post, shows the front but there's no phone in it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759322
Here's an even better post that shows it off NICELY:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7252080&postcount=216
Or here - an Ebay ad for the same Samsung case, you can see it on the phone:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-GAL...9-MESH-COVER-CASE-/110563639119#ht_9490wt_905

JWhipple said:
{EDIT}
I just found this Ebay ad with the same cases showing the front of the phone in them - make sure to click to make the photo "supersize"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ry=20349&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_2214wt_1139
Not sure about the barely there case, never had one. I literally had just ordered it before putting up the post, so, I figure within 10 days... At $2.50 each I am not going to complain much ... There's a photo of the same one I had for my Vibrant in this post, shows the front but there's no phone in it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759322
Here's an even better post that shows it off NICELY:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7252080&postcount=216
Or here - an Ebay ad for the same Samsung case, you can see it on the phone:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAMSUNG-GAL...9-MESH-COVER-CASE-/110563639119#ht_9490wt_905
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I have never seen these in action before but they are different and quite nice, thanks for the link.

Like the look of them, just purchased one on ebay for 2.80 gbp
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These are cool but they don't protect the most important part in this phone which is the bottom. That's the only part that is not part of the outter shell and if it breaks or scratches cannot be fixed for cheap. I still might get one.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

I bought mine for one simple reason - they look good and are not commonly seen.
Plus I can tell my girlfriend I bought them to match her purse or shoes LOL

r3awak3n said:
These are cool but they don't protect the most important part in this phone which is the bottom. That's the only part that is not part of the outter shell and if it breaks or scratches cannot be fixed for cheap. I still might get one.
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I'm only really concerned about scratches to the back anyway
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150625857748&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT this one black white blue red pink in stock

awesome looking case, ordered one...
The best price I found for it is here... ~$2 including shipping worldwide
Mesh Case
Enjoy

Just ordered one, thanks for providing cheaper ones.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

you're welcome.
Is it just me or does the dark blue, red and purple colored cases seem 'metallic' while the other colors are matte?

Just got mine and I like it. Very minimalist. LOL, I'm not sure it does a lot other than help to distinguish my phone from my wife's But for $2, that's ok
Had to make a small set of cuts to expand the area around the USB port (to work with 3rd party micro-USB).

Hey zim could you post some pics of the modification you needed to do to the usb.
Thanks
zim2dive said:
Just got mine and I like it. Very minimalist. LOL, I'm not sure it does a lot other than help to distinguish my phone from my wife's But for $2, that's ok
Had to make a small set of cuts to expand the area around the USB port (to work with 3rd party micro-USB).
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Elchemist said:
Hey zim could you post some pics of the modification you needed to do to the usb.
Thanks
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Very minor.. I copied the pic from the ad, and drew in RED (on the green case) the small section where I cut to make the opening larger. thankfully we had some funky cutters here at work (kinda like wire clippers, but with a 45 degree angle at the end) which made the clipping easy.

Thanks for the info!
Will have to see what I can find to do the same mod once FailurePost here decides to deliver my case...
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Very minor.. I copied the pic from the ad, and drew in RED (on the green case) the small section where I cut to make the opening larger. thankfully we had some funky cutters here at work (kinda like wire clippers, but with a 45 degree angle at the end) which made the clipping easy.
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hey guys. i have one of these cases. ive had it on for 2 days and barely taken my phone anywhere and when i have it was like i was cradling a baby around.
The case has already split at the bottom between the hole at the back of the case and the base. They are quite brittle.
They look cool, but are very weak and useless for protection.

why do you treat babies so harshly?
leighaus said:
hey guys. i have one of these cases. ive had it on for 2 days and barely taken my phone anywhere and when i have it was like i was cradling a baby around.
The case has already split at the bottom between the hole at the back of the case and the base. They are quite brittle.
They look cool, but are very weak and useless for protection.
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Video Review: Quibits / Basal Enterprises FlexVue TPU Case

I haven't seen any videos of this case, so I thought I'd put together a quick review for you guys. It's a pretty neat case, I kind of prefer it to the TPU-Cases model, I just wish the top was completely covered.
Also, the title should read "qubits" not "quibits".

Love the video, looks very professional. On a quick note. I wanted to point out that Yoobao has a somewhat similar TPU case with that missing top part that you mention was missing cover.
Here is a link for it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22083753113...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4466wt_1110
Again, thank you for the video.

Fixter said:
Love the video, looks very professional. On a quick note. I wanted to point out that Yoobao has a somewhat similar TPU case with that missing top part that you mention was missing cover.
Here is a link for it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22083753113...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4466wt_1110
Again, thank you for the video.
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Thanks for the link! That case looks like a real winner. I might have to purchase it and review it - from the looks of it, it also still has the large Micro-USB cut out.

xSDMx said:
Thanks for the link! That case looks like a real winner. I might have to purchase it and review it - from the looks of it, it also still has the large Micro-USB cut out.
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Well, I purchased it and received it yesterday. I love the darn thing. The screen protector was cut out for the device, because it has the cut out exactly where the light sensor is. (I also installed and had 0 problems with the installation.)

xSDMx said:
Thanks for the link! That case looks like a real winner. I might have to purchase it and review it - from the looks of it, it also still has the large Micro-USB cut out.
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I have this Yoobao but I decided I wanted to keep the cheapie kickstand case. I still haven't opened it to test it. I can do that or if you want I can sell it to anyone here for 10bux shipped, if you are in the USA. I posted this in the marketplace, but I do not think many others venture out of the device forums lol

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Well, I purchased it and received it yesterday. I love the darn thing. The screen protector was cut out for the device, because it has the cut out exactly where the light sensor is. (I also installed and had 0 problems with the installation.)
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How does it fit? Is it really tight? I'm looking for a TPU case because the Tmob case I got when I got the phone is simply way too floppy and loose. That Yoobao you posted is exactly what I'm looking for because I want a clear case to show off the phone's design. If the fit is tight and the cutouts all align nicely I'm purchasing it immediately lol.
To stay on topic, the OP's video looks very professional and I've looked at the Qubits case a lot too.

The Janitor Mop said:
How does it fit? Is it really tight? I'm looking for a TPU case because the Tmob case I got when I got the phone is simply way too floppy and loose. That Yoobao you posted is exactly what I'm looking for because I want a clear case to show off the phone's design. If the fit is tight and the cutouts all align nicely I'm purchasing it immediately lol.
To stay on topic, the OP's video looks very professional and I've looked at the Qubits case a lot too.
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It fits like a glove, no flimsiness and not loose at all! Every single cutout is made EXACTLY where it needs to be. I was amazed by that.

Thanks for the review. Looks like a better case than the rubber one I got from T-Mobile for $20. The case is too loose around the sides. I already scraped the side with my key. I will be buying one of these TPU's.

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It fits like a glove, no flimsiness and not loose at all! Every single cutout is made EXACTLY where it needs to be. I was amazed by that.
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1 more question: how long did it take for you to get it? I really want to try it out, but I'm leaving for college in 13 days, so the fact that it's shipping from Hong Kong kinda makes me worried that I wouldn't get it in time.

If in the uk amazon sell the grey one through a seller named "podjunkie" bit the order is fufilled by amazon
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That was a great review, thanks! I think I'm going to pick up the smoked one, but I would love if the black one had the middle clear like the smoked one does. Right now I have the Incipio NGP but the open volume rocker and clear center make this very appealing

Sorry for the mega-necro, but I am selling all of my leftover HTC Sensation accessories at very low prices. Please help out a student and check out my marketplace posting.

xSDMx
sent you a prvate msg!

i got similar case ( black , not transparent and slightly different in design) as OP from amazon for $5.99 with free 2 days shipping ( 4 bucks cheaper ^^). This is really good case, fit tight and look awesome. As OP said,only weak point is that this case doesn't cover the top ( i guess they decide to design this way so you can put in/ or take off the case easier. I have similar type of this case for my mytouch 4G, my nexus S and it is a little bit more difficult to take the case off or put it in) This is always my first choice when i buy my phone's case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A2UR4W/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
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This is honestly the best case I've ever used. Fits perfectly, adds a nice feel to the phone (I don't feel like it will snap in my hand anymore).
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i got similar case ( black , not transparent and slightly different in design) as OP from amazon for $5.99 with free 2 days shipping ( 4 bucks cheaper ^^). This is really good case, fit tight and look awesome. As OP said,only weak point is that this case doesn't cover the top ( i guess they decide to design this way so you can put in/ or take off the case easier. I have similar type of this case for my mytouch 4G, my nexus S and it is a little bit more difficult to take the case off or put it in) This is always my first choice when i buy my phone's case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A2UR4W/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
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"Fancy Diary" Case for Nexus 4

Something that caught my eye:
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39 RMB, though factoring in shipping you can expect to get it at around US$14.50
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.37.edtADB&id=16779558590
I am doing *not* an MO for this (unless there's really overwhelming demand). Just sharing something that made me pause and think about getting one.

If I buy one for myself, it will probably be this colour combination:

You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well

crucialfix said:
You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well
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Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.

wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...

jtwlbz said:
wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...
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Mercury is a Korean brand, and it is "产地:韩国,MADE IN KOREA". Of course, this being taobao, it could also end up being an imitation.

innumerabilis said:
Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.
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Found it searching "mercury e960" on eBay.

The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.

techtium said:
The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.
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I know right! I'm using a similar case for my tablet, and I take it out whenever I'm at home. For the Nexus 4 though, that could be a very dangerous thing to do... Then again, with the current case I'm using, the bulk makes it difficult to have a one-hand operation anyway.

Ordered this case on Monday from ebay, just waiting for it to arrive from Korea to Singapore. Ordered Lime green/Navy blue and Mint/Navy blue. Will post again once I receive it.

This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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xRegrets said:
This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...

mrjoeltan said:
How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...
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Liking it so far. I think it's worth getting as it can protect the front screen although the power buttons are little tough to reach but it's possible to get used to. Using proximity screen off so that's not really an issue for me

Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!

Solutions Etcetera said:
Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!
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Otherwise check out the tetded flip cover, I'm using it atm. And am very happy with it, made a review in the accessories section
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I'm located near Shenzhen China and have been to the stores, which are actually entire buildings, where they manufacture and sell these cases.
These cases are essentially replicas, but they definitely do a good job of copying the real mercury cases, down to the very minute details. Some stores have better replicas than others, for example these Fancy Diary cases may have the threading skipped on the edges, fraying, or discoloration. Here at ground zero, you can pick these cases up in bulk for $15 - $20 RMB which is slightly over $2 USD on average.
Not saying these cases aren't worth it, but just thought it would be interesting to let you know where these cases came from. Being that the price was so cheap, I definitely picked up a few cases myself for friends and family without even thinking twice.

Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?

filthykid said:
Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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The top one cause I don't like the green in the bottom one. Not a big fan of bright neon colors. The top one looks classy and the bottom looks like a toy IMHO.
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filthykid said:
Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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I have the blue/green and I love it! Perfect fit and the colours it's nice together, not too bright neongreen.
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