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What is the thinnest case available?

I really dislike using any case at all on my phones. I've never used them in the past. But this phone is just so darned slippery, a case is practically necessary to keep from dropping it all the time. So right now I'm using the Diztronic case, and while it is quite thin, it still IMHO adds significantly to the phone's size. Are there any cases that are more just like a thin skin? I am not looking for any drop protection; just looking to make the back of the phone less slippery. I suppose some kind of sticker could also do the job...
Any ideas appreciated. TIA!

Might want to check out ghost armor or something like a full body skin. Basically a screen protector but for your whole phone.
Or check out the incipio feather or one of the barely there cases.

paperecho said:
Might want to check out ghost armor or something like a full body skin. Basically a screen protector but for your whole phone.
Or check out the incipio feather or one of the barely there cases.
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Full body skins are a terrible idea and a recipe for destroying your phone by corrosion, especially on a device with a sealed battery like this one.
Use an HTC hard case or something similar. They are very light and thin, but they will also easily break if you take it off and put it back on many times.

I use the diztronic case and it adds almost no bulk yo the phone at all.

Body glove makes a nice thin case. I bought one at walmart for $20ish.

Thinnest cases are these thin shell cases. I have the black one and it's really thin and doesn't hide the beauty of the phone.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-accessories/accessories/cases-brand/htc-oem-cases.html
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Skullcandy makes a really thin case for the One S. I can only find them on eBay.
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mlynch01 said:
Thinnest cases are these thin shell cases. I have the black one and it's really thin and doesn't hide the beauty of the phone.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-accessories/accessories/cases-brand/htc-oem-cases.html
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I have both the black one and the transparent one.
They are really thin and add minimum bulk to the phone. However, they also barely protect the phone at all, probably only good for keeping the back of the phone from scratches.
At the back, the case is level with the red/blue ring around the camera lens, i doubt it protects the lens at all.
The transparent one has a frosted feel and is still pretty slippery, but it's better than without a case at all.
I would recommend the black one as it gives a rubbery texture and it's pretty grippy.
Overall i love how the cases manage to give me minimum protection and bulk.
i chose the One S over the X partly due to it's thiness, so i bought these cases to keep it that way.
Cheers!

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mlynch01 said:
Thinnest cases are these thin shell cases. I have the black one and it's really thin and doesn't hide the beauty of the phone.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-accessories/accessories/cases-brand/htc-oem-cases.html
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klin1344 said:
I use the diztronic case and it adds almost no bulk yo the phone at all.
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It really seems to be the thinnest one. However, I haven't seen the "perfect" case yet. I hope someday someone will do it...

I really want a nillkin but I just can't get myself to pay $20 for something I am sure I will end up not using.
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klin1344 said:
I use the diztronic case and it adds almost no bulk yo the phone at all.
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only found them on amazon and they will not ship to Canada; any other source?

I've used one of the inexpensive (sub $5) mesh cases off eBay. Extremely thin, feels great in the hand, but quality could be better. Then again I paid three bucks for it.
Dust definitely gets behind the case through all the holes, but I'm willing to deal with that to get the additional heat dissipation for those times when it gets toasty. I just wish I could find a vented TPU case instead of this hard rubberized plastic.

ultimul said:
only found them on amazon and they will not ship to Canada; any other source?
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Ebay: http://www.ebay.es/itm/Diztronic-Ma...ccessories&hash=item3a73a03573#ht_1789wt_1414

For that price you could the HTC kickstand case that looks just like it. If it is out yet that is.
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Body glove ...nuff said
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Rock case, mega slim...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/rock-q...pc-back-case-for-htc-one-s-grey-131412?item=2

Not the thinnest but pretty darn thin and close enough for the price and great protection is the Cruzerlite, also buy 2 get the third free! I keep coming back to this case
Cruzerlite Androidified A2 TPU Case - For HTC One S

Looking for a quality hard back..

Hey guys, I want to find a hard backing for this phone (because hard plastic feels so much better in the hand than gel case.. right? I haven't actually tried both out but I feel it would) but I want something that won't interfere with the edges of the front of the phone. Does anyone know of any cases like this or can you sell me on a soft backing that would again not interfere with the front experience? Thanks

noneabove said:
Hey guys, I want to find a hard backing for this phone (because hard plastic feels so much better in the hand than gel case.. right? I haven't actually tried both out but I feel it would) but I want something that won't interfere with the edges of the front of the phone. Does anyone know of any cases like this or can you sell me on a soft backing that would again not interfere with the front experience? Thanks
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nillkin matte back hard case
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Most cases have a lip along the sides that affects the curved corner of the phone. Havent seen any that don't actually. That being said, I'd reccomended the Nikon or ringke slim case now that they have fixed the issues with the early batch of cases.
-EP

diztronic hard case

ringke slim

yonpa said:
diztronic hard case
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This.
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Nxxx said:
This.
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Has anyone even received their yet?? It just went on sale like Monday...
-EP

Another vote for the Rinke Rearth SLIM. It's a fine case. It's very thin and makes the phone totally not slippery if you get the matte version. It feels good in your hands and will help protect the buttons from damage too. There isn't a ton of protection from drops as the top and bottom sides are pretty much exposed, but it's more or less what you are looking for short of some sort of thick back protector that sticks on like a screen protector.

Second on the nillkin, tho i would fancy the ringke if i was in the US...
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Which case do you prefer?

My mom wants me to get a case ASAP because she doesn't want me to break my phone but I have no clue which case to get.
I don't want anything bulky, but something that can protect my phone well, maybe not as good as a otterbox but still protective.
And I'm looking for a case that has a good white design to match my white frost S4.
Can you guys recommend me some good cases?
Thanks in advance!
Oh and I've seen a couple that I like but there isn't any feedback on them.
Here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Samsung-Galaxy-Premium/dp/B00BSXXOC4 (not enough protection)
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html (some people say its bulky and feels weird)
If you guys have any of those two above, can you please leave your opinion on them!

I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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elflip88 said:
I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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They look like they can survive a lot of drops lol, but its a little to bulky from the looks of it but thanks I'll keep this case in mind!

What? The Neo Hybrid is in no way bulky. The first link you posted should provide sufficient protection unless you're going to be dropping the phone everday.

The neo hybrid isn't bulky, but it does add a little thickness to the phone. I got used to it quickly though.
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elflip88 said:
I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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+1,000 to the otterbox commuter, and the Cygnett WorkMate.
great recommendations e-flip

I just got this case and I like it a lot! Very form fitting and has a cool Android logo in the back too haha
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iv/androidified-a2-tpu-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iv

+1 on the neo hybrid. Mine shipped in today, and i tried it out on my buddies att 24. almost no bulk added, and it looks real sexy. feels high quality too.
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The first one is ok, good to protect your phone.

andrewdelmundo said:
The neo hybrid isn't bulky, but it does add a little thickness to the phone. I got used to it quickly though.
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I would say the most noticeable for me has been the overall width i.e. from left to right.
Definitely a beautiful case. Just had a lengthy phone conversation and the added width did make it a bit uncomfortable to hold.
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The neo hybrid is a fantastic case.
Only drawback is that the holes do the charge port and the headphone socket are so precisely engineered that they only take the original Samsung parts.
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Just got my white neo hybrid case. Love it on my white s4. Didnt have a problem with my other chargers in the house like everyone seems to be experiencing. Only grip (not sure if its just mine) is the power and volume buttons. They seem very stiff and cant tell if im pressing them or not. Hopefully they just need to be broken in.
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What's your price range???
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Are you guys experiencing difficulty while pressing the volume keys and power button on the neon case? I know that the post above me stated it. I'm bout to order that one because from what I've read, it seems pretty nice! Does it add any weight? Because I love the light weight of my phone!
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What's your price range???
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Anything under $35
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kevinrubio1 said:
Are you guys experiencing difficulty while pressing the volume keys and power button on the neon case? I know that the post above me stated it. I'm bout to order that one because from what I've read, it seems pretty nice! Does it add any weight? Because I love the light weight of my phone!
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My buttons on my neo hybrid are clicky. No difficulty pressing them here. It is fairly light weight.
As I stated earlier the only noticeable thing for me has been the increased width of the phone. I guess if the outer band recessed a bit more into the tpu case it would feel a bit better. Not a deal breaker though.
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Did a bit of reading around I'm seeing/reading nothing but praise for the Neo-Hybrid. Decided to go with the Dante Red for my White S4 =3.

I'm going with the white version of the case! Thanks for helping me decide guys!
Oh and i have another question about the neo hybrid case. Can any headphones fit in the microphone port? Like the end of my headphones, it doesn't go straight out, it goes to the side. Not sure how to explain it
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I had the Neo Hybrid and sent it back next day, did not like it at all.
Got a Incipio DualPro in black now and love it. Looks nice, buttons nice and responsive (Neo Hybrid was way to responsive, the lightest touch and the volume was going up/down..), ports big enough to support all usb/audio cables and adds a decent amount of protection without being overly bulky (imo).
Will probably change to the Incipio OVRMLD once its released.

lazaro17 said:
I would say the most noticeable for me has been the overall width i.e. from left to right.
Definitely a beautiful case. Just had a lengthy phone conversation and the added width did make it a bit uncomfortable to hold.
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I agree 100% on the width from left to right! I am actually trying to sell mine because it is so awkward...

Has anybody tried this battery case by i-Blason. There are not any review on amason.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Powe...r+External+Battery+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+S4

TPU case recommendations?

I already have the diztronic tpu case, and its great except for the matte finish. The phone actually has less grip with the case on.
Are their any tpu cases out there with the same style as the diztronic but with a finish that actually provides some grip with still making the buttons easy to use?
the s-line case I bought ages ago has a nice grip to it but the buttons are a nightmare on that thing.
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Kindatired said:
I already have the diztronic tpu case, and its great except for the matte finish. The phone actually has less grip with the case on.
Are their any tpu cases out there with the same style as the diztronic but with a finish that actually provides some grip with still making the buttons easy to use?
the s-line case I bought ages ago has a nice grip to it but the buttons are a nightmare on that thing.
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Doesn't diztronic have a glossy one?

I haven't tried it but a lot if folks like the Mercury cases.
Tpu, cut outs for the buttons and pretty grippy. My wife has one for her gs3 and loves it.
Here's a link to the white model. There are loads of colors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AOW8ILC/ref=mw_dp_img?is=l
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You could also try amzer's soft tpu range. I'm using the pure black one really grippy and buttons are easy to use.
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I have a S-line one, it works great but I retired it for a bumper. There are grippy surfaces on both sides and the buttons are easy to press. It's a semi glossy and matte finish.
I can probably give it to you if you're from Singapore.

tiru.adi13 said:
You could also try amzer's soft tpu range. I'm using the pure black one really grippy and buttons are easy to use.
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Do they provide any genuine protection...? Or they seem like some cheap roadside stuff...? I saw flipkart having a lot of those but I never heard anyone recommend them...can u provide some info...? And a few pics too, if its not too much to ask...
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I highly suggest the tpu cases made by mercury. It has a nice grip to it (unless your hands are moist), with a beautiful finish.
There are cutouts for the buttons which is very easy to access.
I currently own both the diztronic and mercury cases, and I personally prefer the diztronic for its grip and ease of button use, and mercury for there nice range of colors and design.
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crownua6 said:
I highly suggest the tpu cases made by mercury. It has a nice grip to it (unless your hands are moist), with a beautiful finish.
There are cutouts for the buttons which is very easy to access.
I currently own both the diztronic and mercury cases, and I personally prefer the diztronic for its grip and ease of button use, and mercury for there nice range of colors and design.
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119890

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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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All colors here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOW8ICQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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$5.99 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111021893842?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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Do they provide any genuine protection...? Or they seem like some cheap roadside stuff...? I saw flipkart having a lot of those but I never heard anyone recommend them...can u provide some info...? And a few pics too, if its not too much to ask...
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They do protect pretty well and will protect your screen to because there's a lip on the front. Pics I will upload a little later (sorry! I m out of town).
If you're looking for a good strong protective case then the amzers are good but they don't look all that good though....
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Well I got the A2 from cruzerlite (had one from on my one X) and out of driztronic, s-line and A2 the A2 wins.
The driztronic feels like it would offer more protection if the phone was dropped, but you would probably need that extra protection considering the finish they put on it is so slippery that you will be dropping it all time.
So while the cruzerlite does feel a bit thinner it just feels way better in the hand. The button cutouts are the perfect size making it easy to access, and while the buttons on the driztronic case were covered they did give a nice click when pushed. I just found the buttons were too flush with the case making it hard to feel were to push.
I will probably grab one of the mercury cases next just to compare all three of the "good" tpu cases out there.
As for the s-line, it might depend in who you get it from as the molds might be different from different places, but I got so fed up with the buttons on that case that I cut them out myself. What I found was the button covers on the case don't even line up with the buttons properly.
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Boxwave TPU: http://amzn.com/B000GGBDF4
just received it and here's my c&p from my amazon review:
Simple, and great looking case that fully protects your nexus 4. The back is a matte finish, while the sides and front are a gloss material which help with grip. The buttons are covered and molded, which give it a high quality look and they feel good to press. The camera/speaker/charger/headphone cutouts are perfect and there's no branding on the case. This case is much better than the diztronic I have, which has a big ugly logo on the back, hard to press buttons, and hard to grip.
+1 Also forgot to mention the front lip on the boxwave isn't as tall as the diztronic. With the diztronic I had a hard time touching the edges of the screen

lightest case

what is the lightest case for our n4? i have a nillkin frosted case but it added a significant weight to it. so significant that i strained my pinky that supports the phone when i hold it with one hand. i would go naked but i place my phone on the table often so i want to protect it atleast from scratches at the back glass. thanks
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I can say Poetic Borderline.

Rearth Slim or Hybrid.

Definitely Rearth Slim...

Get a dbrand skin protects the back from all kinds of scratches.
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TJ_Ahluwalia said:
Get a dbrand skin protects the back from all kinds of scratches.
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This works great. However, in my case it eventually started to peel just enough to about me. So I put my bunker back on also so there's no way to peel at the edges.
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