Google's own Dan Morill has confirmed that "Bumper Cases" will be offered for the Nexus 4. This is the first official accessory that we've heard of after the TouchStone charger.
Dan Morrill 1 hour ago
+Dave Ranucci We've actually got some bumpers (ring-like cases that wrap the side but not the back) coming as accessories for Nexus 4, if that's how you roll.
On the back, there is indeed a small raised ridge, which should prevent scratches if not breaks.
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UPDATE: Here's the link and some pictures, available only in black for now for $19.99.
They are back in stock in the US as of 12/11/12 2:15PM EST
Buy:https://play.google.com/store/devic...ExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfYnVtcGVyX2JsYWNrIl0.
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Here's some real pictures of the bumper, courtesy of mb3030
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34354075&postcount=26
And here are some pictures of the Bumper with a Skinomi Full Body Protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34832980&postcount=386
Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well
Cretheus said:
Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well
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Keep in mind this Nexus 4 doesn't have a ridiculous steel frame. Also the back is Gorilla Glass 2.
Nice, I was hoping for this. I love OEM accessories.
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Any pictures of what the bands look like?
God I love bumbers on my phones.
cool! I can't wait to see what they look like.. maybe multiple colors?!
As long as they don't add to much bulk around the edges I'll get one. Unless the design on the back is more ostentatious in person, in which case I'll get a case that covers it.
Possible bumper case?
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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Is that really a bumper or is it just the lighting? If the bumper case is indeed that snug then that would be amazing.
That's definitely just lighting.
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Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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It was taken with an iPhone 5... purple haze! ZING!
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It looks like a shadow to me.
Yeah, that's definitely just the lighting.
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It looks like a shadow to me.
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Definitely shadow. Zoom in on the picture and it becomes very clear.
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I definitively want to get a bumper because I love OEM accessories and this phone looks too good to put in a case.
I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.
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I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.
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They protect the sides and corners and will absorb shock (although not too well) It is a minimalist case, if you are worried about scratches you could invest in front and back screen protectors or have faith in Corning's Gorilla Glass 2.
I think the combination of a screen protector and a bumper will be enough for all but the most paranoid, Gorilla Glass is able to stand up to a lot of punishment.
Bumpers are awesome!
It doesn't add much bulk and protects the device well.
Related
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=306
Also comes in white for now
Here it is
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The plastic is very very very smooth like butter, but has friction between hard surfaces..so if you stick the phone in your hand with the case on itll slide if you move your hand back & forth..the edge of the case barely covers the phones curved glass, Im guessing to put it in and tale it out, has no play,and just seems like a good ol' hardcase
The more i handle it,the plastic should get grippier, ill update on that
No snap,crackle,pop noises from this case, put it on and done
+1 to a simple case, as my first case for the phone its clean&simple
Looks like the sides come up farther than on the ringke case. But looks good otherwise.
-EP
Just got the same case last night. I HATE using cases but this one is really nice. I would absolutely recommend one. Fits like a glove and feels great. It doesn't attract lint like some plastic cases.
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OP, could you please provide links, price and color options if possible thanks
Thanks for the pics. How easy is it to get on and off?
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Thanks for the pics. How easy is it to get on and off?
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No problem taking it off, easy
Ordered mine just waiting is the edges pretty sharp??
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Ordered mine just waiting is the edges pretty sharp??
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...no,
Add another thumbs up to the Diztronic. My first case from them I, that I decided to get based on comments here. So far the best case I've seen for the Nexus 4 (at least until a decent 2-component case like the Otterbox Commuter etc. comes along).
Nexus 4 Diztronic Hardshell Case Review
$9.99- Amazon Link
$9.99- Diztronic Link
Design
5/5
First of all, this case is EXTREMELY thin. It's only 1mm thin, making it 25% thinner than the original TPU case. The back has a non glossy Diztronic logo on it and a slot cut open for the camera and speakers. It is a bit slippery, but won't catch lint on it or attract finger prints. Unlike other shell cases, this one isn't hard to take in and out. However, you definitely want to take it out periodically to make sure debris doesn't get caught in it and scratch the case. The edges of the case just barely go over the screen making a bit of a "lip". The lip is barely there and you may be able to fit a screen protector on it. The buttons are left exposed on the case making pressing the power button and volume rockers very easy.
Protection
4/5
This case does a decent job at protecting the phone while still keeping a thin profile. The top and bottom of the case are left somewhat vulnerable, yet I understand how it would be tough to cover that part while making the case a "hardshell". Keep in mind this case is only 1mm thick, so I'm grading the protection based on the case's target audience.
Final Verdict
4.5/5
This may be the thinnest case to ever hit the market. At $9.95 you get a lot of bang for your buck; this is a high quality case made with premium materials. You can tell Diztronic took the time to make sure they got everything right. This case is so thin you won't even notice it while still giving you some protection.
Def the best case so far, for the money
Mod wanna merge this w/ my video review thread?
Nxxx said:
Mod wanna merge this w/ my video review thread?
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Have copied your video and review post into this thread, closing your other thread as this was already available when you posted today.
Thanks
AvRS
Anybody else using it?,
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Nexus 4 Diztronic Hardshell Case Review
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Hi, do you happen to have the similar Rearth Ringke and Nilkin Matte Hard Cover cases? If so, comparing all 3 in detail in one video would be AWESOME and help everyone in this forum, I think...
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Anybody else using it?,
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Yep I am using it with a Seidio Surface holster. Looks and feels great! Aside from the speaker alignment, it's my fav case. It actually took me away from the official bumper because now I get a holster which has a smaller footprint when on my belt lol.
Mods should combine all diztronic related threads,.. TOO MANY OF THE SAME TOPICS
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Hey guys. I just want to share this case I got for my GS4. The case feels good in hand and it doesn't add that much dimension to the phone. All in all this case is effective for the external impact protection and surely your S4 would look so sexy once you dress it up with this case. For $29, I wouldn't really keep this case, but I got the case with 50% off last week at amazon. Thanks!
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Damn that red looks nice. I ordered one in white
Looks good. I ordered the silver at half price on Amazon.
Day 4 with USPS. Can't wait to get mine. I ordered on April 16th a Dante Red Sexy Neo Case
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Isn't this the case that I read somewhere was giving chipping problems on the bezel of the s4?
Is the back of the case plastic-y or it's rubber? It'd be terrible to pull out of a pocket if it's rubber.
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Isn't this the case that I read somewhere was giving chipping problems on the bezel of the s4?
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No that was the spigen super thin TPU one which I guess is really sharp on the insides. and fits really loose and is all around a piece of crap
It looks nice, but the sharpening of the corners. Makes it look a little too much like an iPhone for my taste. That said, how's the quality and fitment? Do you feel it adequately protects the phone? I just ordered an Incipio DualPro shine. Hoping it doesn't get here before the phone does
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That's sexy! I ordered mine with the red aluminum buttons and GLAS.tr.
Can't wait for them to come in
Ordered a satin silver one 50% off. Is that a lip I see there??
If so this is exactly the case I've been looking for!!!
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damn that thing looks sexy. been looking at these cases but wasnt sure what they looked. those stock images and crappy user photos dont do it sometimes, but these look nice. would love to see some more shots and especially more colors!
sucks i missed out on that glitch on amazon to get it 50%
nemesis93 said:
Ordered a satin silver one 50% off. Is that a lip I see there??
If so this is exactly the case I've been looking for!!!
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Yup. Sure you gonna like this case!
dansan382 said:
damn that thing looks sexy. been looking at these cases but wasn't sure what they looked. those stock images and crappy user photos dont do it sometimes, but these look nice. would love to see some more shots and especially more colors!
sucks i missed out on that glitch on amazon to get it 50%
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Thanks! Once the white one arrives, i'll take more photos for you guys and post it here. :good:
I have no idea about the bezel chipping they are talking about. As far as I can see, there's no contact between the plastic frame and the phone, only the TPU. It probably happened due to mistake installation or he could be changing cases very often.
How is the drop protection of this case?
How are people ordering them for 50% off? I love this case.
It WAS an amazon promo.
Keyword...WAS
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what about the back-speaker loudness if the phone is located on a flat table?
Sexy fuggin case. I have my slim armor slate metal blue. I like it but I switch cases and roms like I switch whores lol
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does the back of the case attract a lot of dust/lint? and how is the fit of the case on the phone? I read some people saying they are a little loose.
I wonder if I should just order their glass cover or both the glass and this case. Shame I missed 50% sale.
I dont know why someone didn't staelrt a thread on here about the amazing (but expensive) case. its an aluminium case with a real carbon fibre back and in my eyes it amazing.
ill do a full review on tuesday once I recieve mine
Updated 28th of may 2013
So I've just received my casemate in the post and first impressions was that the box was beautiful
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Just upon opening the box i realised how beautiful it actually is.
The carbon fibre on the back is 100% real carbon fibre.
The black plastic around the sides is a real bad fingerprint magnet. As you can see
And at the bottom of the back piece is a brushed aluminium plate with the casemate logo and bevelled edges around the back speaker but just as alot of cases the case is muffled the sound coming from the speaker when its on a flat surface but its not as bad as other cases I reviewed
What i only found out upon receiving the case that its a two piece case which is a big plus for me and it looks like theres enough of a gap between the screen and case to allow a glass screen protector.
The silver plastic buttons on the upper part of the case are really easy to press
The inside of the back piece is a nice rubbery feeling which would provide a small shock resistant and just protects the phone.
Over all the phone fits extremely well and that i would recommend everyone to get it. The only bad thing is that its a slippy case but that shouldn't stop you from buying it.
Heres more pictures of the phone in the case
That's looks not bad! Is it bulky?
I'm thinking of getting a d30 case though. Apparently it offers exceptional impact protection while maintaining a slim form factor.
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I wont know untill I get it tuesday but make sure to keep an eye here cause ill post up pics. I would says it adds 2mm at the most
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Here is a YouTube review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHAsOP6ZY4w
First post updated with my review
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Patent Panding?
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Patent Panding?
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Sorry what do you mean
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Look at the photo above the line beginning with "Over all the phone fits...." showing the inside of the case.
They misspelled "pending" on the inside of the case.
That's a nice case indeed but.. how did they miss that?
Spell-check is also panding.
Nice case. How difficult do you think it would be to remove the logo from the brushed aluminum? And please let us know your results with the glass screen protector (and what one you used).
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That's a nice case indeed but.. how did they miss that?
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lol just realised it now . not very good at spelling
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Look at the photo above the line beginning with "Over all the phone fits...." showing the inside of the case.
They misspelled "pending" on the inside of the case.
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Spell-check is also panding.
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Nice case. How difficult do you think it would be to remove the logo from the brushed aluminum? And please let us know your results with the glass screen protector (and what one you used).
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I dont own a glass screen protector yet but soon I will. I would be easy but it looks really good in person so I'd leave it the way it is
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with the beveled edges around the speaker, does it keep the sound from being muffled when the phone is placed flat on its back? a lot of cases have been having this problem.
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with the beveled edges around the speaker, does it keep the sound from being muffled when the phone is placed flat on its back? a lot of cases have been having this problem.
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just tryed it there now and its not helping but its not as bad as other cases I tryed .hope this helps
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Did anyone test this case, it looks nice. Just like spigen cases.
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http://www.evocel.com/categories/motorola/moto-x-2014.html
It looks like a spitting image of a Spigen case. It does look nice just wonder how much bulk it adds, I know I sound like a broken record but I do not like cases that add too much bulk.
I have a Spigen case for my Nexus 5, and it is very nice but adds a lot of bulk.
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It looks like a spitting image of a Spigen case. It does look nice just wonder how much bulk it adds, I know I sound like a broken record but I do not like cases that add too much bulk.
I have a Spigen case for my Nexus 5, and it is very nice but adds a lot of bulk.
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yea i agree with this i had a spigen neohybrid for nexus 5 made it thick. and since its not rounded like the case in the back you lose the functionality of the rounded back where you can tip the phone one way or another for the display when its on its back. but i like it too.
Can any one confirm if this case has a flat back?
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Can any one confirm if this case has a flat back?
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one of the reviews on amazon claimed it did indeed have a flat back, thus rendering the "rock to activate active display" feature unusable
Pictures anyone?
The case is freaking awesome. By far the best case I've ever bought for any phone. I would post pics but damn Tapatalk won't let me.
https://plus.google.com/100003611763845866613/posts/39F76S9oSXo
Update:
The case kept hitting/pressing on the volume rocker and power button which lead to constant bug reports being generated. Sucks cuz it was a great case. It took me a while to figure out wtf was happening lol
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I bought one, we will see how she goes. Looks badass though.
I also picked one up on amazon yesterday. Will post some pics once it arrives.
Got the case
I got the case in blue. The price is right for sure. I actually love the case because it makes it angled and square. The buttons on the side feel awesome to click now too. The cons are that after two days of having it in my pocket the outside blue plastic corners are picking up the black from my pockets. That's the only issue really, my headphones and charger fit perfectly on it and it feels snug, there is a slight bend in the rubber at the top but NBD. Also, the plastic outside is mat, not shiny though the pictures would have you believe otherwise. Let me know if anyone else wants detail or pics.
how thick does it make the phone?
anyone try the BRILA cases also?
I am getting my replacement today... I will post some pix
eh, mine comes tomorrow lol impatient
size
About 1.5cm, still fits in my pocket, all good. Gonna pick up a darker colour one today because the blue edges are turning dark.
It does some damage on the leather back
Had the same issue, not using it for the moment will see if it goes away with time
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It does some damage on the leather back
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I experienced the same issue, had to send it back for a refund. Other than that I was really impressed by the case as a whole.
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I experienced the same issue, had to send it back for a refund. Other than that I was really impressed by the case as a whole.
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I like the case too but leather... I wish some well known brand release something to US!!!
This company is legit. I got a replaced back for the color because it got messed up. They were super cool about it.
"I went ahead and included the Shadow Blue case for you, thinking that this color might wear the best. We hope that our effort to assist you shows that we care about you and if you can send us a quick note when you receive the package, that will be much appreciated. Thank you very much, Matt, and please have a wonderful evening!"
These guys have my respect.
I've noticed that there are a lot of threads for rugged cases, slim cases, vinyl skins and for people who want to use the phone naked (with Nexus Protect, hopefully ).
But how about covering the phone in a clear, transparent skin to protect the soft alluminium against scratches, while preserving the awesome look and design of the Nexus 6p?
I've found a handful of such skins:
http://www.skinomi.com/sk22137-huawei-nexus-6p-skin-protector.html
http://www.skinomi.com/sk22137-matte-nexus-6p-phone-skin-protector.html
http://www.iqshield.com/iq22137-huawei-nexus-6p-skin-protector.html
http://phantomskinz.com/google-nexus-6p/
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Huawei-Nexus-6P-Screen-Protectors-p/huanex6pxgrds.htm
http://www.armorsuit.com/huawei-nexus-6p-full-body-skin-protector.html
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-6p-skins
Please share your experience with products like these (even with previous phones), or tell us if you order one!
A few samples from a couple different brands
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I've got the first Skinomi you listed installed on my aluminum angler while I'm waiting for a dbrand skin to arrive. Although I've used the Skinomi screen protector before, this is my first time using the full body skin. In short, I love it. I typically carry my phone in my front pocket and so far there's been no peeling, scratches, etc... It adds a nice tackiness to the grip. I doubt it provides any drop protection though. Visually, I can't tell there's anything on the phone.
Bought xtremeguard to protect mine while i waited for my vinyl skin. The screen guard had huge cut outs for the speaker and the proximity sensors were covered. That leaves a lot of glass exposed and a black screen on calls.
The back was also poorly cut in terms of fit and finish. There's no skin provided for the visor, and the top edge of aluminum around the visor was completely omitted.
I bought that for $2 back when there was a sale code, but it was definitely not something I would keep on the long term. That being said, the visibility through the skin was quite good after you let the skin settle in about 2 days after installation.
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adrman said:
I've got the first Skinomi you listed installed on my aluminum angler while I'm waiting for a dbrand skin to arrive. Although I've used the Skinomi screen protector before, this is my first time using the full body skin. In short, I love it. I typically carry my phone in my front pocket and so far there's been no peeling, scratches, etc... It adds a nice tackiness to the grip. I doubt it provides any drop protection though. Visually, I can't tell there's anything on the phone.
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Could I trouble you for a pic of the skin on alluminum? All i see is the graphite ones, would be nice to see how the alluminum looks with one of these skins. Thanks!
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Could I trouble you for a pic of the skin on alluminum? All i see is the graphite ones, would be nice to see how the alluminum looks with one of these skins. Thanks!
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Here you go. I could have aligned the back piece a bit better. It's a little low. I figured I'd just leave it though since I'm expecting a dbrand. Also, there is a skin over the visor as well.
Those pics look pretty darn good actually. I wouldn't mind a clear visor vinyl, but I'm rocking a matte black already.
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Those pics look pretty darn good actually. I wouldn't mind a clear visor vinyl, but I'm rocking a matte black already.
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Yeah, about the only thing they missed was a piece directly above the visor. I tried putting it in the Google Adopted case as well. It barely fit, but I hated the look, so skin only.
Just ordered a Bestskinever full body skin. We'll see if its cut out better than the other ones.
All these other brands seem to share more or less the same cuts, ommiting the strip above the visor, and not really covering "edge-to-edge". Waiting for some company to solve these issues. I'm mostly excited about Slickwrap's Naked series. It had perfect coverage on the HTC one M8