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Metal case for infuse? Aluminum maybe

Im looking but nother finding. Also if your comment is.anything but a link or a comment helping me please save it. No bashing needed, please! I think it would be nice to have a tough as nails case and slim and light as well. Anything exist?
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heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523

Tomdg07 said:
heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523
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To bad it's not super sexy

Id be down if the hinge and clip hole were gone!! Good find though, at least some one had the idea maybe i should call China and get some (jk) made up all sleek and paper thin
Tomdg07 said:
heres one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33523
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You want sexy, skip the Aluminum and go with the Seidio Surface Case in Black.

theROMinator said:
To bad it's not super sexy
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I actually really like that. and I wouldn't mind the flip type leather either. I could get rid of the lock screen.

Dani897 said:
I actually really like that. and I wouldn't mind the flip type leather either. I could get rid of the lock screen.
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The hinges throw the look off.
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Eddie Bombay said:
You want sexy, skip the Aluminum and go with the Seidio Surface Case in Black.
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That's exactly what I was looking for, its like the incase slider for the iPhone.
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theROMinator said:
The hinges throw the look off.
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no way it makes it look retro like my old cassette player left over from the early 80's. ill tell you that was the best walkman I ever had. I think it was a jvc.
also looks kinda like a silver cigarette case. though the hinge would be annoying to put in your pocket. ill bet it catches on clothing.
just a thought but I'm a machinist and I'm getting a garage to put my induma milling machine in. I can probably make dies and stamp something like that out pretty easily if I get a press of some kind. even an arbor press will work on thin aluminum. what do you think people would pay for that if I could make it with hinge or belt clip?

Dani897 said:
no way it makes it look retro like my old cassette player left over from the early 80's. ill tell you that was the best walkman I ever had. I think it was a jvc.
also looks kinda like a silver cigarette case. though the hinge would be annoying to put in your pocket. ill bet it catches on clothing.
just a thought but I'm a machinist and I'm getting a garage to put my induma milling machine in. I can probably make dies and stamp something like that out pretty easily if I get a press of some kind. even an arbor press will work on thin aluminum. what do you think people would pay for that if I could make it with hinge or belt clip?
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depends on the quality, it would need some sort of protective material inside though. So i'm thinking anywhere from $5-15.
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please. a skin on ebay can cost more than that. do I look like a mass manufacuting facility in China that pays workers 12 cents per hour.
if I had a cnc vinal decal cutter I could sell skins for that all day on ebay but a case that needs dies to be cut and the material needs to be trimed precisely for each case well I was thinking id have to make atleast as much as that cheap import case with the inconvenient hinge.

Dani897 said:
please. a skin on ebay can cost more than that. do I look like a mass manufacuting facility in China that pays workers 12 cents per hour.
if I had a cnc vinal decal cutter I could sell skins for that all day on ebay but a case that needs dies to be cut and the material needs to be trimed precisely for each case well I was thinking id have to make atleast as much as that cheap import case with the inconvenient hinge.
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i'm use to buying cheap, quality cases around 15-20. personally I think cases in general are overpriced. What were you thinking, 25-40?
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theROMinator said:
i'm use to buying cheap, quality cases around 15-20. personally I think cases in general are overpriced. What were you thinking, 25-40?
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yeah that would atleast be fair. not making any plans but if I feel like making one for.myself when my garage is setup I would make more on request.

Dani897 said:
yeah that would atleast be fair. not making any plans but if I feel like making one for.myself when my garage is setup I would make more on request.
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Well keep me posted, if you make one I'd be interested to see it and possibly buy it.
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i wish we had some thin lk this for our phones
http://redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/a...tron_CNC_Aluminum_Case_for_iPhone_4_Black.htm

They finally put out an otterbox for the infuse. http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Inf...color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-infuse-4g-cases

SkyRocket Dock Charger?

Are their any Skyrocket Dock chargers out their? I have searched high and low and can not find any...

I found a universal one online the other day that would be perfect.
Here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinjimoru-Sync-and-Charge-Dock-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-S-ll-Color-Black-/220855903037#ht_500wt_1180

I bought the spare battery system from Amazon.
Part: ET-CGPK004GSTA
Came with a NFC-capable Samsung battery and stand, I put my phone in portrait with it plugged in and can use the AirDroid application to send messages.

looking too
Since they put the usb port on the bottom, I am guessing they want to expand to have speakers, alarm clocks and everything else you can dock these phones in. I am guessing that companies that make this stuff will take a while to get these products out. I'm tired of seeing every type of docking station for iPods.
Hopefully there are making this location standard on all the new phones so it could be more universal to fit most android phones.
If anyone finds anything I hope they will post to this thread!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-S2-L...ain_0&var=&hash=item84b9983654#ht_11479wt_867

nexendz said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-S2-L...ain_0&var=&hash=item84b9983654#ht_11479wt_867
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This looks VERY interesting. I have a flexible skin on my SR, and I don't want to take it off to charge it.....for $5 and shipping this could be a good solution for someone with a thin protective cover.

Yeah, thanks for posting that nexendz. I started a similar thread here with some other options but have yet to find something right. Right now I'm using a business card holder with some foam stick on pads as a stand with the stock charger, although that costs about the same as that Zenis dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406054

Got mine from att 30 bucks its the same one that the infuse uses
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nthknd said:
Got mine from att 30 bucks its the same one that the infuse uses
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I, too, am using my old Infuse dock. It's a little big, but it charges fine and might be big enough to hold a SR with a thin case.

ptgptg said:
I, too, am using my old Infuse dock. It's a little big, but it charges fine and might be big enough to hold a SR with a thin case.
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The diztronic TPU case works with it but is tight. The USB plug doesn't line up with it while the case is on, but it does fit into the dock with this case. I use this dock as well in my vehicle and I just take the case off when I do.

Just so that I'm certain, when you say "the old Infuse dock"
Samsung AT&T INFUSE 4G SGH-i997 Desktop Dock [ECR-D1B7BEGSTA]
I'm trying to *not* purchase the wrong one. Thanks!

Just go to att they have the docks
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I use the Seido dock from seidoonline.com
" Innodock Jr. Desktop Cradle"
It seems to be universal and I worry a little about the connection on the bottom of the phone but it charges the phone and stands it up with any of the three cases I have used so far on my phone.

I started a threat here to see if anyone has tried using the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 dock for the Skyrocket. According to T-Mobile and AT&T, the phones dimensions are identically the same.

will that work with the SR?

That's what I am trying to find out

nexendz said:
ebay com Galaxy-S2-LTE-dock-Zenis-Standing-Dock-i9100-i727-SkyRocket-HD-Samsung-Cradle
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Ordered this one from a different seller; same price, arrived very fast. Works with naked handset but not with the included plastic insert nor with a diztronic TPU case. For $5 I don't mind roughing it up so will try to dremel out the sides and see if I can get a better fit to avoid removing the case every time.
EDIT: Don't mind url butchering, gg 10posts.

Let me know how the butchering goes....got ours in a few days ago and may do the same
XDA_Diomedes said:
Ordered this one from a different seller; same price, arrived very fast. Works with naked handset but not with the included plastic insert nor with a diztronic TPU case. For $5 I don't mind roughing it up so will try to dremel out the sides and see if I can get a better fit to avoid removing the case every time.
EDIT: Don't mind url butchering, gg 10posts.
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00mred00 said:
Let me know how the butchering goes....got ours in a few days ago and may do the same
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Removed 3mm overall from the sides to fit case. Now fits the sides but didn't account for the back so it's a bit tight but I don't mind as it keeps it well seated. It is hollow behind the plastic so you will see the void behind it but since the phone will be in the stand it shouldn't matter, at least it's not white plastic painted black which would look worse.

Thanks!
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Removed 3mm overall from the sides to fit case. Now fits the sides but didn't account for the back so it's a bit tight but I don't mind as it keeps it well seated. It is hollow behind the plastic so you will see the void behind it but since the phone will be in the stand it shouldn't matter, at least it's not white plastic painted black which would look worse.
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Rubber feet to protect the glass and unmuffled sound

So I wanted to protect the back glass with a screen protector since I would generally be laying the phone down on it's back. I got one of those "apply when wet" guards and it went on ok. The only problem is, the material is so soft, it basically makes a seal on a flat table which cuts off the speaker completely. I only noticed when I was missing text messages, that the sound was significantly reduced from laying it down.
So I got these rubber feet So far, so good. I was afraid they would come right off, but they are on there pretty good. If they do come off, I still have 92 left! I might remove my back screen protector, if these work out. They aren't too hard to get used to when holding, but they certainly don't look the greatest. I attached some pics.

Nice

munchy_cool said:
Nice
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Really terrible...

OP's idea is amazing! Agreed that the circular ones look ugly, but say something like two thin strips along the length of the phone, or two horizontal ones along the top and bottom curves?
How does one go about getting custom shapes like that?

anirudh412 said:
OP's idea is amazing! Agreed that the circular ones look ugly, but say something like two thin strips along the length of the phone, or two horizontal ones along the top and bottom curves?
How does one go about getting custom shapes like that?
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Little Android robot shapes!!!
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little android hands and feet...
agree, dont really like the idea of those rubber nubs, but I would think something a little less aggressive or strips running down the sides or tops. I like the idea, just not as pronounced.

I thought of this some time ago and actually sourced some 3M manufactured ones in transparent polyurethane with an acrylic adhesive. They make them as small as 6.4mm X 1.9mm. I have not found anywhere that sells them in anything less than bulk so I didn't order any. I am waiting to try a few more cases before I decide whether to do this, but am pretty happy with the diztronic TPU for now. My Poetic hardback is supposed to be here tomorrow. I am guessing that if the Poetic works well, and the phone will fit in it with the 3M pads on, I may go for it.

i bet you could find something at michaels.

It's not something I'd do, because how the device looks is a major selling point for me and this doesn't look great.
Not saying it's bad though, it's actually a very clever idea. I do worry about the back getting scratched and the muffled speaker is annoying, so nice job man :thumbup:
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I have some extra feet from an old laptop that were supposed to go in the four corners of the screen so the screen wouldn't press against your keyboard. They're maybe 0.5cm wide. Definitely been thinking about doing this myself.
However, I got the bumper instead. Which is now making me think I might plastidip the backside of it so it becomes uber grippy.

negrandr said:
Really terrible...
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Lol, yeah they aren't pretty. It's a work in progress until I can find some that are smaller.

Solutions Etcetera said:
I thought of this some time ago and actually sourced some 3M manufactured ones in transparent polyurethane with an acrylic adhesive. They make them as small as 6.4mm X 1.9mm. I have not found anywhere that sells them in anything less than bulk so I didn't order any. I am waiting to try a few more cases before I decide whether to do this, but am pretty happy with the diztronic TPU for now. My Poetic hardback is supposed to be here tomorrow. I am guessing that if the Poetic works well, and the phone will fit in it with the 3M pads on, I may go for it.
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Do you have a link to a bulk order?
Edit: I found these. Cheapest I can find is $234 for 3000 pieces. They are the same size as what I have, only clear. Would like to find something like a strip along the edge, to make it lower profile.

http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.

estallings15 said:
http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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Hmmm interesting
HTC Evo V 4G F/S $150 (x2 extended batts,x1 OEM batt,x1 black trident kraken case,Zune headphones,8gb micro ad card)

Xentar712 said:
Do you have a link to a bulk order?
Edit: I found these. Cheapest I can find is $234 for 3000 pieces. They are the same size as what I have, only clear. Would like to find something like a strip along the edge, to make it lower profile.
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Afraid not, but yeah that's them, and they were about 7 cents a piece by the case.
estallings15 said:
http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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androidfoshizzle said:
Hmmm interesting
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LOL 5 bucks for 28 cents worth of product... that is some margin!

Honestly, if you were gong to do something like this, I would suggest a few things.
Go to a cabinetry or hardware store, to look for the bumpers. You would be surprised at what they have.
A better solution, which I was thinking of is dynamat, the non aluminum version.
Take a sheet of plain paper, use a pencil to make an exact tracing of the back of the phone. Use the rubbing method to make sure you know the exact edges.
Overlay onto the dynamat, and use an exact knife to cut out your new back, and add sound channels. But it seems like a lot of work though.
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I'm thinking a drop of hot glue would do
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that's a really really bad idea.. considering that glass could crack at the instant the heat from hot glue touches the glass surface

I never said put it on the glass. Think outside the box
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estallings15 said:
http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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I bought these yesterday and shared the link with some friends now he's out of business. Lol he better send mine I know he refunded some people there money and said they are out of stock. I never received an refund so maybe I'm good
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A good case

Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks

I use one from Acase that fits perfectly and looks good.
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Does your cases play nice with the touchstone?

saijaiantonio said:
Does your cases play nice with the touchstone?
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The A case works fine on the TouchStone
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saijaiantonio said:
Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks
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I've found that a lot of 1st gen iPad cases will work, as the are almost the exact same size. I currently have mine in a portfolio-style Belkin.

case
saijaiantonio said:
Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks
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I have a green gel one I like

simpat1zq said:
I had the official case as well, and had the same problems. I switched to THIS ONE and I like it a lot better. The stand part of it seems more sturdy.
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I have that case and love it so far. I got it off ebay

I use the official custom-fit case and I love it. Though it seems to start deforming rather quickly

wamuzu said:
I use the official custom-fit case and I love it. Though it seems to start deforming rather quickly
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oh good it's not just me. I thought it was because I was putting it in my mini backpack and all the stress the mini backpack was putting on it.
Shame too because I really really love this case I hope more devices get cases like this. maybe the new ones add in some metal wire or something so it doesn't stretch.
mine is mainly warping along the power port, volume keys and microphone port.

Scaregdearimasu said:
oh good it's not just me. I thought it was because I was putting it in my mini backpack and all the stress the mini backpack was putting on it.
Shame too because I really really love this case I hope more devices get cases like this. maybe the new ones add in some metal wire or something so it doesn't stretch.
mine is mainly warping along the power port, volume keys and microphone port.
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Mine did very quickly. I think its heat related as I have used several hours a day since I bought it.
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Good case
gradular said:
Mine did very quickly. I think its heat related as I have used several hours a day since I bought it.
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I have had the same problem. Has anyone had any luck getting the case un-deformed? Maybe somehow getting it to shrink using heat or another process? I really like the skin case, and can live with it the way it is, but would prefer not to have large gaps by the power and volume, and a hump by the usb port...
Thanks.

Mine is deformed too...

Frenel said:
Mine is deformed too...
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Yeah as did mine. I treated it with care too. I don't think it matters how you treat it, the area around the power button is going to go wonky

the official custom hp case is the best one for the pad. though mine not only got deformed, it got REALLY smooth too, compared to my sisters new one

I finally got sick of the deformed case. But I wanted a slim case with flip cover, and all the ones I found bulked it up more than I cared for. So, I made my own out of two cases. I bought the Poetic TPU case off eBay for $6. Then I used a razor blade to remove the flip cover from my deformed OEM case. After failing with Gorilla glue, I found that good old super glue does an excellent job of bonding the cover material to TPU without deforming it. Looks a little rough, think I'll make another. Next time though, I'll bond the cover at top, making it easier to open or close on the touchstone charger.

Nomedias said:
So, I made my own out of two cases.
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That's a really good idea! Thanks!

i am useing this one
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i cant post links so...
ebay
itm/Stand-Leather-Case-Cover-Screen-Guard-Protector-For-HP-Touch-Pad-TouchPad-/390350740795?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item5ae2b79d3b

That's a nice compromise nomedias!
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I have done a little surgery to my original HP case. I cut off the parts that were warping. And actually, it worked out well. But after doing that, I bought a carbon fiber skin and a Touchstone charger and only use the case when I take it out of the house. It feels nice without a case.

The only case I've been able to get to play nice with my touchstone sadly is the stock hp touchpad case.

Aluminium bumper Cnc made it

Hi! I buy this bumper on ebay, and I think is very good choice for galaxy s4. Here the link : http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300908845468

Only thing is the metallic frame must to slide on protector or plastic, to noot damage the screen

Neat! I wish Taurus would make aluminum bumpers for the S4 ,I loved mine for the s2,..only needed that bumper , screw it on you could take the back battery cover off with the case still on,...made it so easy to switch batteries,..and was very sturdy
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The good thing on this, is the price. Taurus maybe is better but much more expensive and more bulky. No screws on this, only slide frame

So want this but with a flip down cover to match the old s2 cover...
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Does it fit tight?

Yes, it has rubber inside.

Curious about signal drop with this on. It plagues other aluminum cases and battery covers.
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Is just a bumper. No drop the signal. With battery cover drops.

Update : missing the hole for the microphone on top.. I made it right now. 3mm drill.

though being on work I'm unable to go with the link given here . but surely will catch up it at night .. and if seems suitable it'll get a deal from me..

There more sellers on ebay with this bumper. This is chipper, and is come with normal screen protector and stylus. Outside off eBay on different sites, cost 29€..Oo..and there more different models on ebay also. From China directly is 8€ only

I'm gonna order one too, cheapest I found so far: $6.57 eBay

I dont like the sliding connector thing... the videos ive seen show the slider being kinda loose. I might get one that screws together instead.
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I think these are better overall.
I will provide link if asked
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Xcor3 said:
I think these are better overall.
I will provide link if asked
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Please do for the first one :good:

xmsnx said:
Please do for the first one :good:
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here you go sir http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013...er-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-I9500/952873724.html

Wat about this :

I would recommend going with a bumper that takes screws instead of the slide on bezel. The slide on bezel tends to slide off and get things caught in it.

Xcor3 said:
here you go sir http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013...er-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-I9500/952873724.html
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Dangit... I had made up my mind not to get a bumper and to get the NEO.... now I might have to get that thing.