So I was toying around today with something soft, slim, and non scratching to carry my N4 in. I found the perfect solution. About $6 at your local Oakley store or in your drawer if you own a few pairs. The sunglass bag fits the phone perfect. Snug the rope tie closed and its dirt and dust free. no scratches for me. The neoprene material is breathable, lightweight, and keeps it shiny clean. Plus it doubles as a smudge remover. Just rub the phone in the bag, bye bye fingerprints.
That's funny, I did the same thing with the same type Oakley case until I got my sleeve I ordered. It worked pretty well.
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Excelente man great idea! And doesn't hurt the bank!
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i did that with my nike sunglass baggie . I have the bumper case and i still use the baggie when i go out to play tennis. feel safer with the phone in the baggie in the tennis bag.
I also did the same. It always comes out shiny but this bag will not absorb anything in case of dropping.
I'm still looking for a good quality leather case..
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I had the same idea, but I couldn't find the bag that came with my Oakley's since I keep them in a study vault.
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Darn, and I thought I was the first one with the idea. If you go to Oakley they have the bags in several colors too. There's a Realtree camo one I'm trying to hunt down, but it seems it is only available if I buy the RealTree FlakJackets. I still use the bumper case.
Hahah laughed when I saw this because I made a "temporal case". Made it the first day i recieved muy N4 with an old tshirt
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Hahah laughed when I saw this because I made a "temporal case". Made it the first day i recieved muy N4 with an old tshirt
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I wish I could sew, I'd make something like that with legit neoprene.
thanks OP, bought one from ebay in the uk
lol, i'm using a sunglasses case for my phone as well until my leather case arrives.
Bumping the old idea..Still works, still great
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I've always had good experiences with these skins.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
Was just about to post this as well. Got their email and they are on discount right now and ordered as well.
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Yep, already ordered.
Guess I have to buy this phone now lol
To my fellow UK buyers, the total protection is £7.23 ish after international postage and currency conversion. (Via PayPal)
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Thanks for this, wasn't going to have a cover but the feel a little worried about the glass on the back
How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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What i dont like about this brand is that you use liquid soap to apply them wth, you put liquid soap on your device´s screen? that can´t be right
Do they ship to europe?
Yeah I never understood the soap thing.I still have the spray from my zagg so I'm just gonna use that
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You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Ima order one. Never used this brand but it will have to do .
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Do these skins cover it all? With the glass I need it on both glass surfaces at minimum. I would also like the sides covered as well. Does this company or any other cover that? Soft touch is great but I baby my devices. Having that extra bit of protection and cushion could mean the difference between getting a crack or not in a small fall.
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Fit is nice. But After a while the screen starts the crater and look crappy.
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I never had issues with BSE. I tried almost all the other types of skins but I always seem to find myself coming back to their product.
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You don't actually put soap on your phone, its in the water then rinsed out.
Even though you can't see the soup once rinsed out,
It makes the water have a slight oily substance which helps to cure the skin and helps to apply it.
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Can you elaborate more? , I don't fully understand
, what do you mean you rinse the water, I know what rinse is but rinsing the water makes no sense to me, sorry English is not my main language
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What he means is that soap is not directly applied to the phone. It is diluted in water then the solution is sprayed to the skin. The amount of soap needed is very small. It is just enough to make the solution slippery so that when the skin is applied, you can slide it over the device for adjustment.
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How's the overall quality of their body protectors and screen protector? Orange peel, screen degradation, etc? I'm think of picking up their whole kit and just a bumper for my N4
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BSE is good quality, but it has orange peel effects like Zagg and others. I'd suggest something like XO Skins or Skinomi for the screen, as they don't have that problem.
Just ordered one. I use BSE on my HOX and it's fantastic, minimal orange peel effect and feels smooth to the touch. Much better than Zagg or Skinomi imo, I've not tried XO.
Xo is a good company... fast shipping etc but their skins are very rubbery. I'd rather have a little orange peel than have my finger stick. I had that on my nexus 7 and even after a couple months it didn't go away.
I ordered from bse but have never used them before. They claim to have changed their film for 2012 to make it feel better, apply easier, etc. How is their fit?
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Fit is good. Still have mine on the gnex.
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Just ordered the full package. Hope the phone doesnt get all scratched up before this gets here :/ Reviews are saying the back scratches like a b*tch.
Think I'll get the skins, first reading the title I laughed out loud 'four skins' faux pas or just my British sense of humour
So I was browsing ebay for cheap hard shell cases for a DIY project when I stumbled upon these cheap cases. I bought a couple and they got to me from China to Los Angeles as early as 4 business and one case lagged behind and arrived 8 business days later. Overall shipping was really fast. Overall the cases are really nice and snug but one thing that stood out the most was it's very easy to remove from the case. With the Ringke Slim Case, I would worry about scratching the chrome bezel but this thing pops out like a charm yet it snug enough for me to not worry about it coming out on its own. Will i the phone pop out if I drop it? Doubt it.
These cases are super slim and you can actually see the Nexus logo through the case. It's not noticeable unless you look for it and even then, it's very faint but that just gives you the idea of how slim it is. The plastic feels close to what the rubberized plastic feels like on the nexus so it feels good in the hand and actually feels like a premium case in my opinion. I own a couple Ringke cases, a poetic bumper, and various flip cases and this $2 case is my favorite out of them all. For those who have the Ringke case and a back skin protector, you'll notice two lines streaming down the back, this doesn't cause that. I have the Best Skins Ever skin protector on the back and have no issues with it. I do not have a front screen protector so I can't comment on how it would act with one. Now of course there are some minor annoyances defects with this case, it's a cheap $2 Chinese case, but the pros greatly out weigh the cons and they are only cosmetic. The one thing that this case has that stands out for the rest is that it has a cut out for the sim tray, something I haven't seen on any other case and may or may not be a downside. For me, I don't mind. Also pushing the power button may take some getting used to but it's not an issue. Other than that I love the hell out of this case and I'm glad I bought a bunch and it has a logo-less design! I'll upload some pics below.
Pro's
*No Logos
*Feels premium
*No streaks on the back of the phone like Ringke
*Cheap
*Fast shipping
*Super lightweight and thin
*Doesn't interfere with back skin protectors
*Has a rubberized plastic feel
*Looks amazing in person
*Sim tray cut out
Cons
*Very minor cosmetic blemishes
Tl;Dr: Overall I love it more than any other case I have bought including the slim Rearth case. Definite buy. For something $2 it definately feels better than those $10+, $20+ cases
pics
http://imgur.com/a/mLGsE
In one of the pictures, you'll see a little bit of excess plastic and there's a seam that runs along side the case. You can't feel it but you can clearly see it. Those are the only cosmetic blemishes and can me remedied easily.
thanks for the review! for me the biggest con's that I've picked out right away are the lack of protection for the top and the bottom of the phone, rendering it 1/2 way useless, considering 1/2 times the phone drops on it's top/bottom. I might have looked at the case wrong, but from the photos, it seems like there are only sides and back protection.
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thanks for the review! for me the biggest con's that I've picked out right away are the lack of protection for the top and the bottom of the phone, rendering it 1/2 way useless, considering 1/2 times the phone drops on it's top/bottom. I might have looked at the case wrong, but from the photos, it seems like there are only sides and back protection.
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Yeah the top and bottom are exposed and for some reason imgur only uploaded half the photos I wanted. This is my personal opinion on the case and I can see how the top and bottom exposed would be an issue for some. It completely went over my head on that part. For ~$2 I would still pick one up to play with. Originally this was meant fit a diy project but it won me over as a plain case
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I ordered Diztronic and rearth last night :banghead: but these do look promising, I can't see the pictures :/ can u upload here?
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I ordered Diztronic and rearth last night :banghead: but these do look promising, I can't see the pictures :/ can u upload here?
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Yeah no problem, give me a couple minutes.
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Yeah no problem, give me a couple minutes.
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Thanks bud!
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The white and red cases are the generic case and the black is the Rearth case. I included some quick comparison shots of both. They're identical except the Rearth has a lip on the bottom and top
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Thanks man! Pics look great. Will be buying a red and a blue one . What's that leather looking case in the bottom right hand corner ?
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Thanks man! Pics look great. Will be buying a red and a blue one . What's that leather looking case in the bottom right hand corner ?
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That is one of the poetic flip cases. Its the one that hold cards
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Nice find ordering the black one.
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That is one of the poetic flip cases. Its the one that hold cards
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Poetic slim book? How do you like it?
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The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
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The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
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I just bought 2 Ringke cases not even 15 minutes ago and now I see this thread
EDIT: Oh wth I just ordered 2 and it cost me $3.36 USD
That's a stupidly cheap case. Looks exactly identical like it and offers a high variety of colors. Nice find.
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The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
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Yeah I spent $10 on an i-blason a couple weeks ago. Ordered the nillkin flip cover case last week for $15, now I will probably order these. Can't have enough cases for this phone laying around!
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Can i get multiple colors on the same order ? or do i have to order each one separately ? ebay noob
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Can i get multiple colors on the same order ? or do i have to order each one separately ? ebay noob
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add whatever you want in your cart and checkout...
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add whatever you want in your cart and checkout...
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It seems ebay.ca doesn't have My Cart only Watch List.
It looks like the seller is also selling TPU cases for $2.33. I have yet to find a TPU case that I like for this thing. Maybe I'm just too anti-cases in general.
Well from the looks of it, this is the case that a lot of people have been waiting for. Judging from the pictures, it appears to be made of TPU for the front lip and bezel area, but what makes this case special is the back of the case is hard transparent plastic. The perfect way to show off the awesome backside of the N4 without sacrificing protection! To me it literally looks like my Diztronic TPU case with a plastic back side. The case is listed as "coming soon" , and here is the link:
https://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
IMO this may be the case to rule all cases....
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Wow! That case looks great! I'm gonna sign up for the waiting list.
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That looks damn sexy!
Thanks for the heads up OP!!
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It's going to attract dust like crazy.
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Just put myself on the waiting list about 30 min ago. The case looks amazing :thumbup:
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Very nice looking case. Would to see a video of this case when its available
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I just bought this case. http://www.amazon.com/BasalCase-Nex...=1359213533&sr=1-1&keywords=basalcase+nexus+4
Depending on how I like this one and how well everybody else likes the Rearth, I'll probably be picking one up so I can have a different color.
OP you rock!
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I will be purchasing this case as soon as it becomes available and once it arrives I will be writing an in depth review .
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I just bought this case. http://www.amazon.com/BasalCase-Nex...=1359213533&sr=1-1&keywords=basalcase+nexus+4
Depending on how I like this one and how well everybody else likes the Rearth, I'll probably be picking one up so I can have a different color.
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I own that exact case. I really really like it and my only complaint as with most white cases its starting to get a Lil yellow tint on the corners of it all the way around. But I work in a refinery so its mostly my fault.
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The case looks PIMP. Thanks OP !!
this is the perfect case!
Waited for this sort of case for a long time and will definitely get it. But the one thing I suspect is, like current crystal clear hard plastic cases, the back will likely stick to any sort of rear protector and cause the sticky wet look.
I like this one. Not a fan of the clear back material but it will probably feel better in hand. Thanks op
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Waited for this sort of case for a long time and will definitely get it. But the one thing I suspect is, like current crystal clear hard plastic cases, the back will likely stick to any sort of rear protector and cause the sticky wet look.
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No I don't think so. The back looks like hard plastic not tpu material
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No I don't think so. The back looks like hard plastic not tpu material
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I doubt it either if its anything like the back on this case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-TPU-R...137&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=271126962179&
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Are those cut outs for the buttons? I would love it if they weren't.
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No I don't think so. The back looks like hard plastic not tpu material
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Even hard plastic can stick to rear protectors if it's of the glossy, "crystal clear" variant that is extremely easy to scratch, which is what I'm assuming this one will end up having. I know because I had a crystal clear case before on my Nexus 4, and the reason I got rid of it was because it stuck to my rear Spigen protector (it was also just cheaply made and had tons of stress cracks upon arrival).
If it had a matte frosted clear back, then it wouldn't stick. But it'd also block the glittering effect, making it no different than the other generic TPU/clear back hybrid cases already on Ebay.
Ive emailed them about an estimated eta and what materials its made out of.
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Anyone planning to combine this case with these skins? http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
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Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
Found this on ebay
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171033319169
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I think this one looks good. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alum...axy-S4-SIV-i9500-Free-shipping/894804372.html
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rubberized?
I'm interested in a bumper as well but I'd prefer a rubber one, similar to the one iPhone 4 got after the Antennagate scandal.
RE: Aluminium Bumper
I just received mine after ordering it last week and it fits pretty well. Looks a few nano-meters off at some places and build quality i'd put at 8.5/10 but for a bumper under $15 i'd say go for it.
Also i got the silver brushed aluminium one and based on the design quality, id say the blue one would get scuffed pretty easily.
Hope this helped...if it did you know where the thanks button is :cyclops:
Trying to find the perfect bumper
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Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
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I ordered and received three different ones from Amazon:
rooCASE
Photive Hybrid
Poetic
All three of these are EXACTLY the same. No difference at all. So, if you want one of these, order the cheapest one.
I also ordered a couple others, which have not yet been received:
Case Square
KaysCase
I hope that these other two will be softer. The top ones are harder plastic.
UPDATE - These two are a little softer, but both have a cutout on one of the corners for a strap, which makes damage more likely if you drop it. I've stuck with the first models above, and been happy. One thing I especially like is that these bumpers aren't slick, so they very slightly stick in your pocket, making it so that they won't fall out unless you pull them out - nice.
With my S2 I used to have the Neo Hybrid EX bumper, and that was the perfect bumper - silicone inside, harder plastic outside. Spigen didn't make this for the S3, so we probably won't see it for the S4 either, unfortunately.
i ordered the grey Aluminum one last night. ill be lucky to get it in like 3 weeks. haha
This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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the G.LIDER one looks best imo
Waiting for SGP lumi bumper
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I got this one in red it does the job and buttons are a lot easier to get to than my hard cover case
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=370815234491
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Ive got an aluminium one the silver one its really nice I love it.
I'm waiting on mine...
this is what i got
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYGB2ZG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have the metal aluminum bumper from eBay it's pretty fresh and not expensive
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Sorry still wasnt able to get pics...but love it... u know the bumper cases for iphone or even the nexus 4 its exactly the same... no back like the others.. just straight bumper... i would say get it if ur like me. No bulkyness and alkost naked but still protected a bit
Yep just ordered one.. thanks!
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221230631883...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
im waiting for this to come in the mail. does anyone have experience with this case. i mainly bought it for the finger grips and that it has rubber buttons. it doesnt have a name brand tho
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Not a fan. The silicone is flimsy and our doesn't really cover the lip of the phone that well. Horrible case imo
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I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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It's a minimal dual layer, I have one for my gs3, as well as an otterbox. The otterbox has more protection but you gain mass and heft. I like the incipio because it is slim but still offers good protection
I actually had this one on my phone and was paying for it in the store but I scrubbed the purchase before I could even check out. I think it looks really nice and will probably give good drop protection, but the flimsy silicone would drive me crazy. When you push the side buttons the silicone would buckle. The silicone in the top and bottom didn't fit snugly. JMO. Like I said I looked the way it looked. It was the brushed aluminum dual pro shine with black silicone. Just not snug enough of a fit for me.
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I saved my phone from a 6 ft fall right onto the hard floor.I guess some people just dont know cases.
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I have had this case on my S4 since I got the phone thru verizon, about 10 days . Black on black. I wanted a slim case with decent drop protection. This was a good compromise. The soft inner core does over lap on to the front of the screen a bit, wich is good as I can lay the phone face down without damaging the screen. The soft rubber inner core does attract lint where it is exposed, but I expected that.
so far I am happy with the case. But, I have not dropped it .....yet...:laugh:
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I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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Zagg Invisi shield ftw.
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