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So I ordered on Nov 28th.... and today Dec 14 it finally arrives.
IMO, that long of a wait is hurting. I'm not from the other side of the world from the US, just "a few blocks NORTH"
Anyway, I usually order from BSE or from Zaggs but decided to try this one out this time. Will post my comments when I'm done the application.
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So...install was...well, the same as any body shield. However, I have to say this is the last I'm ordering from them. Pieces don't even come close to each other so there's a lot of gaps in between. The holes line up nice but I think they gave too much leeway for the installer. The cleaning cloth was horrendous, I had to use my cloth from Zaggs. It didn't come with the squeegee like the Invisible shield from Zaggs. IMHO, Best Skin Ever is the best. Price wise, design, and it doesn't give the orange Peel-look like Zaggs does. On the bright side, this one doesn't either.
Overall, I'm happy I can finally slide my phone in my pocket and on the table knowing I wont accidentally scratch it. But like I mentioned, that was my last order from BodyGuardz.
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Check out my post on ghost-armor. I tried body guards before and felt the same way. These guys converted me though
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Otterbox doesnt have a case for the N4 but the only case they have for LG phones is the Optimus G. I was wonder since is the same hardware would it fix?http://www.otterbox.com/lg-optimus-g-cases/lg-optimus-g-cases,default,sc.html
No it wouldn't fit. They aren't really even close:
http://androidheadlines.com/2012/11/phone-wars-google-nexus-4-vs-lg-optimus-g.html
(Look at the size specs in the chart)
I wonder if they are going to make one for the Nexus, I have used their cases ever since I first got a smartphone, excellent cases.
aphlipot said:
I wonder if they are going to make one for the Nexus, I have used their cases ever since I first got a smartphone, excellent cases.
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No, they have confirmed they don't have any plans to at the moment.
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No, they have confirmed they don't have any plans to at the moment.
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At the moment being the key words.
My understanding is that they pretty much always say that, right up until they do make one. I'm still hoping for one.
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Im sure they will make one
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DroidDavi said:
Im sure they will make one
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Don't be so sure, they never produced a case for the Nexus S, I used the Seidio Active for that handset and was glad Otterbox produced a case for the Galaxy Nexus.
They got one for the nexus 7 now, didn't have that for the longest time. What I don't get is how they had the iphone 5 and ipad mini cases ready at launch but it takes them 6 months for a nexus?
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Cor-master said:
They got one for the nexus 7 now, didn't have that for the longest time. What I don't get is how they had the iphone 5 and ipad mini cases ready at launch but it takes them 6 months for a nexus?
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Because they know that their ROI (return on investment) will be high. iProducts tend to sell very well.
It's not a matter of Otterbox is having troubles making a commuter or defender case for the Nexus 4 or whatever device you want it on. It's a matter of the business perspective, they don't want to make a case if there isn't enough demand for it because they won't get a ROI back on it.
Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnoninvestment.asp#axzz2EV02ZdU7
Well I know they'll make one its just when you need it now it sucks. They did eventually make with the nexus 7 case even though they said they had no plans to. In the meantime I ordered a diztronic, but might grab a commuter when it comes out if it's small and stylish like the galaxy Nexus case, probably won't if it's like my commuter on my Vivid... Very bulky and hard to touch the sides of the screen!
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not even worth the time wasted waiting on them... on the other hand ballistic has shown initiative and even released photos of the case on their website
if anyone hasn't seen it; i really recommend taking a look!
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Yeah I can't wait, need a case right away when I get the nexus 4, I ordered a ditztronic. They claim they aren't going to make one, but they are fos. My insignificant htc vivid, a mediocre lte phone slotted in to fill the gap between the inspire 4G and the one x has otterbox cases, in fact I am rocking the commuter on mine right now. If they'll make a case for the Vivid, they'll make a case for anything
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If you feel so inclined please sign the petition here.
http://www.change.org/petitions/ott...&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=share_petition
If they don't make it, too bad. No business for them.
Not even bother with a petition.
richteralan said:
If they don't make it, too bad. No business for them.
Not even bother with a petition.
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+1
I'm about over otterbox anyway, too bulky and ugly. You can't beat the protection but even the commutter I have on my vivid is big and ugly
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richteralan said:
If they don't make it, too bad. No business for them.
Not even bother with a petition.
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Hence the if you feel so inclined. Not everyone likes otterboxes or bulky cases in general but given that the OP obviously wants one I figured I would post it. If you don't care about otterboxes, that's cool maybe the thread isn't for you.
Also be aware there are a number of styles of otterboxes and some are pretty slim. Everyone thinks of the defender but there are others such as the reflex and the prefix. It would also be nice if they made an armor case for it for those who want a waterproof case. Better chance of Otterbox than lifeproof on that one.
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Case Mate Tough Case also is very good dropping protection, but sadly the don't support the n4 either
Yeah I say screw otterbox. They've been kissing apples ass too long, ridiculous all the options you can get for an iphone, where as an android phone you get black. And my commutter I had on my vivid was poorly designed with the screen bumpers being in the way of typing in portrait, and my proximity sensor never worked right with it on either.
There are plenty of nicer and more stylish options if you need a heavy duty case. So let otterbox get on with their apple love affair and buy another manufacturers case!
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I've seen a lot of cases that are " clear" , but I'm looking for one that's transparent, not frosted or smoked or anything along those lines. Also not a case that's only half clear... I want to show off the awesome back on this phone.
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AlexWekell said:
I've seen a lot of cases that are " clear" , but I'm looking for one that's transparent, not frosted or smoked or anything along those lines. Also not a case that's only half clear... I want to show off the awesome back on this phone.
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There are none. It's been said because the clear always discolor over time. Discolor meaning "yellow". That's why the frost or smoked versions. The closest thing you have is the Poetic Atmosphere coming out the end of this month.
But my recommendation is to get a screen cover for the back and front and get a bumper. I did it and was quite happy with it, however, after installing the OEM bumper, the phone didn't fit in any of my generic cases and I am real hesitant in just putting it in my pocket.
Even if you were to find one that is completely clear, you won't be able to see the glistening on the back. I have a case that's completely clear on half of it and you can't see the dots.
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I-blason has one on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AK5MOIG/ref=twister_B009Y0ZZD4?ie=UTF8&psc=1
saw a clear case (not S-line, completely clear) on ebay and immediately remembered this post. not my listing though...for those who cant wait (for a better case) :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_7382wt_1037
there are 2 options (1) clear black (aka grey/smoke) and (2) clear/transparent...
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saw a clear case (not S-line, completely clear) on ebay and immediately remembered this post. not my listing though...for those who cant wait (for a better case) :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_7382wt_1037
there are 2 options (1) clear black (aka grey/smoke) and (2) clear/transparent...
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I ordered one, for 6 bucks and free shipping it was worth it for me when I only use a case a handful of times a year. I actually canceled my 30 dollar nexus 4 bumper order after seeing this cheap one. It doesn't need to be pretty for me, just functional the few time I'll put it on.
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gotzaDroid said:
I ordered one, for 6 bucks and free shipping it was worth it for me when I only use a case a handful of times a year. I actually canceled my 30 dollar nexus 4 bumper order after seeing this cheap one. It doesn't need to be pretty for me, just functional the few time I'll put it on.
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let us know (picss) when you get yours! It says silicone but from the looks of it, definitely TPU...but who knows maybe its hard silicone? also, the clear one looks clear but a bit hazy in one of the pics. let us know please, with pics reviews! thanks in advance!
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let us know (picss) when you get yours! It says silicone but from the looks of it, definitely TPU...but who knows maybe its hard silicone? also, the clear one looks clear but a bit hazy in one of the pics. let us know please, with pics reviews! thanks in advance!
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I will.
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the screen guard at the back would already make it lessen some glitter.. so better decide your self whether you want to save ur phone or show it off... get a bumper with a military shield i would suggest if u want to show it off
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let us know (picss) when you get yours! It says silicone but from the looks of it, definitely TPU...but who knows maybe its hard silicone? also, the clear one looks clear but a bit hazy in one of the pics. let us know please, with pics reviews! thanks in advance!
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Here's my review:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054726
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Here is my review and pics :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048444
Don't buy the crystal clear case.
1. Its plastic, very, very cheap feeling
2. It doesn't protect the bottom and top
3. It scratches WAY to easy, I touched it with my nail and it scratched it
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So I received my Nexus 4 Bumper today. I was using the Ringke Slim case which was a defective because of the warping of the side near the volume button. Also today I received the replacement for the slim case so I decided to make a faceplate to add onto the bumper. The back is nice with its patterned dots but for now I am going for protection until there are better screen protectors out there.
Decided to cut the defective case to be a faceplate for the back of my phone. Still experimenting how much to cut the side but this is what I have. Some problems so far is that it gives it an extra thickness to what Google originally had for the bumper. So when holding the phone on the edge it has this popping feel. If I cut more of the side of the case this might eliminate the problem. You still get the lipped edge around the screen. Buttons still work but I didn't get the nice satisfying click. But I will work with the sides of the faceplate again
Thought I would share this even though it might seem useless a bit
Make sure Apple doesnt steal this design:beer:
HTC Evo V 4G F/S $150 (x2 extended batts,x1 OEM batt,x1 black trident kraken case,Zune headphones,8gb micro ad card)
It came out nice man great job! A true mygyver
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Nice job! Looks fantastic! But one thing though, it reminds me of a nexus s now lol.
kpjimmy said:
Nice job! Looks fantastic! But one thing though, it reminds me of a nexus s now lol.
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Hahaha! That's the first this I thought when I saw it.
Looks good though :good:
Looks great. Thinking of trying this with a clear case...
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Nice work! I was thinking of doing the same thing. Can you please take a pic that shows how much of the slim case you cut away?
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.A.J. said:
Nice work! I was thinking of doing the same thing. Can you please take a pic that shows how much of the slim case you cut away?
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Well I was experimenting with it too much and cut the case where it doesn't fit as nicely compared to before. You need some kind of edge around so it doesn't simply fall out of the bumper. Just experiment as you go and place the faceplate then your phone in
Interesting.... and looks very nice to the very least haha. I would totally buy this if it was a case
sounds like a plan
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
Only had mine for a few days, but it's in marvelous condition. The screen doesn't seem to hold onto fingerprints at all.
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Been without a case for 2 months, dropped once, edges are scratched but looks perfect.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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andrewk7750 said:
I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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I've gone case-less since I got mine on launch day, and cosmetically never had a single problem. A couple of months ago though I dropped it on a tile floor, and even though the screen or body didn't crack it wouldn't power back on, so something internal must have been damaged. I was able to use my insurance to get a replacement, but I'm not sure having a case on it other than something with some shock protection like an otter box would have helped anyway.
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tylerlawhon said:
Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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Yeah the screens not really an issue it's just the back, the blacks the worst for finger prints though
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dpaine88 said:
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
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You know Murphy's Law...once you take the case off you will drop hard on the concrete....
This phone is waaaay to weak to be naked... I've broken my screen so many times from knee height drops.. one including being dropped on carpet. My old VIVOW was a lot stronger....
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I don't have a case I never liked them. I have cracked the screen on my old s3 though, happened to hit the metal strip that separates the room..Other than that I have a right pocket only rule and I make sure i NEVER put it on my lap when driving.
Been using my s3 without a case since the day it came out. Couple nicks around the metallic edge but otherwise in perfect condition. I don't really have a habit of dropping phones though.
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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I've had my phone naked for about 5 months and I only have a few light scratches on the back, that are not noticeable without really looking for them.
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I've had mine since launch and dropped it once on a concrete floor at work and a few times at the house. The only drop that caused any damage was the one at work and it barely scuffed the corner of the metal trim. So little it took me a minute to find it.
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i too have had mine since launch and am using a Ringke "SLIM-Lite" case...no screen protector.
device is flawless!
no scratches, scuffs, or any other blemishes.
I have been using a rokform rokbed v3 S3 case just for the mount and the phone is in good condition. no screen scratches. the case has a tendency to scratch the battery cover so i got a replacement to use with the case. not easy to find the black verizon S3 battery covers so that is sitting in the box the phone came in.
I also have a rokform v3 (awesome case) on mine since I saw a drop test on YouTube. There is no way I would feel safe without it.
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no case ever
i only have a screen protector on my phone. I avoid cases for phones because I keep my phone in my pocket and I don't like the size of the phone with a case on. This may not be the best idea because I am also quite clumsy but I really do like the thin sleek phone with no case. In any case, I must say that I am quite impressed with this phone. I've had it for about 5 months and have dropped it somewhere between 10-15 times. It is usually just a small drop but I have definitely dropped it out of my coat while taking the coat off and out of the car when getting out multiple times and only have a few small scratches on the back. There has been no damage to the screen at all. So to anyone that is scared of removing the case, my advice is to enjoy the design of the phone and not worry about the back. After all, a replacement for the back cover is cheaper then many of the cases out there.
I run mine naked about half the time, in a tpu case the rest of the time. I have two very small nicks in the silver trim around the sides, and a little scuff on the home button. I've had the phone since a few days before launch, though I did replace the battery cover recently because I broke it taking it off one time. Always have an SGP Ultra Nano screen protector though.
I'd say most people should have no problem running with no case, but it may not be the best idea. I love the feel of the naked phone and frequently use it like that, but I have dropped it from about waist height a few times onto hardwood floors or low carpet.
The phone feels nice enough that you do keep a firm grip on it and treat it like your precious, and if you're careful to keep your pocket empty you won't scratch it there. But because it's so slick, it can slip out of your pocket when sitting, or off of a surface you've set it on. Plus if you have anything else in your hand, it's easy to forget to keep a firm grip on the phone.
I've now got a Cruzerlite tpu case that looks and feels awesome, and like any tpu case removes in seconds with no wear. The material provides a great deal of protection for its minimal bulk, I've accidentally thrown my old Droid RAZR onto asphalt and concrete on separate occasions with just a slim tpu case with no harm done. Recently, I've been carrying with that case for peace of mind, and taking it off on occasion to use it, or if I'm at something rather formal.
But I see no need for something more than tpu, like an Otterbox, for the average person. If you're particularly clumsy, if you frequently skate, run, bike, 4 wheel, hunt, etc with it, or have a fairly physical profession I can see it, but for the rest of us it's overkill.
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faehsemc said:
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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