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KaysCase Slim Soft Gel Cover Case

This case looks pretty neat. It's Pretty simple and minimalistic.
In Black
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...-3&keywords=KaysCase+Slim+Soft+Gel+Cover+Case
Smoked color
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1352668557&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+4+case
Here's the variation for the iPhone 5. The reason I'm including this is because its not a cheap photoshopped picture/render. It's got decent reviews and looks pretty sexy!!
http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Retail...-9&keywords=KaysCase+Slim+Soft+Gel+Cover+Case
Here's a review that is relevant for us from the iPhone variant. The price is just a dollar now with 4 dollars for shipping.
"The seller was one of the first to offer an iPhone 5 case, a full week before the iPhone 5 launch. They ran a promotion for about 85% off their regular price, and they promised launch-day delivery (Sep. 21), which I was very skeptical about. However, lo-and-behold, a few hours after UPS dropped off my iPhone 5, USPS had delivered my KaysCase"
I'm pretty excited about this!!

Very nice, its a shame about the 17th as the release date though. I will probably get the soft and hard cases.

This looks pretty good. I really want one as soon as I get my phone though and ordering this to the UK will take some time.

Lol anyone notice this:
KAY'S KNOWS ABOUT CASE Slip your Apple new Nexus 4 into this amazing KaysCase HardSkin case and instantly experience the sensual touch and barely added weight.
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Yep, I got a chuckle out of that, as well as the headline for the next paragraph:
YOUR NEW IPHONE NEEDS A NEW CASE
Obviously a Q&D copy/paste from their iPhone blurb.

Too bad there's no other colors.

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Too bad there's no other colors.
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there is clear and gray I think.

I have a Kay's Case for my GS3 and it's the one I settled on after trying about six others. I'd avoid a clear coloured one though because it looks grubby after a while.

Too bad it doesn't ship to Europe....

anyone got the frosted clear?
Anyone gotten the frosted clear one? I can read on amazon that it's getting good reviews...but I'm curious if it really it soft and if you can see the back's design through the frosted clear. Also, if the words "kay case" is really on it (one review says it is one doesn't). Curious.

I just picked up the smoked one from amazon now just waiting for my nexus 4 seems to be a good case anybody else agree?

WVFAN1 said:
I just picked up the smoked one from amazon now just waiting for my nexus 4 seems to be a good case anybody else agree?
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I have the black version. It's a decent case. The Diztronic (I have the matte back black one) is a little better. The Diztronic is a little more solid, has a tighter fit, and the the cutouts are a little more precise.

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I have the black version. It's a decent case. The Diztronic (I have the matte back black one) is a little better. The Diztronic is a little more solid, has a tighter fit, and the the cutouts are a little more precise.
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I have the Kays case one now but was considering getting the diztronic one too. Maybe I'll just wait for a more heavy duty case to come out
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I have a case for my Ipod touch that has 2 parts. You sort of stretch this rubber case over and then a hard plastic fits over that. It really provides amazing drop protection because the rubber absorbs the shock and the plastic absorbs the impact.
For now I have ordered a few really cheap tpu cases but I am hoping for one of these. I will serif I can find the manufacturer of these hard soft cases and I will exit this post. These would really be the way to go if possible.
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I received my smoke KayCase a few days ago. It's a nice looking case but trying to press the power button is a nightmare. I've considered using a razor blade or xacto knife to cut the case away from the power button as someone else said they did in the Amazon comments but my craft skills are nearly non-existent. I've written to them using Amazon's feedback mechanism so we'll see what happens.
In the meantime I've ordered the Diztronic and should have it Wednesday.

how slippery is the back of this case? I want a gel case that will not easily slide on a table/flat surface.

I've bought mine from ebay: /itm/400440587924
Pretty cheap xD

[Review] Poetic Borderline (Bumper) Case

Hey guys.
Received my Poetic bumper case today and I'm really enjoying it. Currently I have 3 cases, the official bumper case, the rearth ringke and the poetic borderline (aka bumper).
So far I really like this case, and in a TL;DR version, I think I'm going to use this case over the other two. The reason I like this case it that it shows off the unique Nexus 4 backplate while still offering some degree of protection. You'll see in the photos below that there is a small, yet noticeable raise on the sides of the case to prevent the phone from coming into contact with any flat object. I think I'll be choosing this case over the official bumper because this bumper case a slimmer profile and adds less bulk. My first impression with the official case is that it made the phone harder to hold (for me personally).
The covers for the buttons work well and I enjoy the feel of the case overall. The price I got this for (right around $6) and the quality make this case feel like a total steal.
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Border...&sr=1-1&keywords=poetic+bumper+google+nexus+4
Take a look at the pictures and let me know if you have question. Hope this helps, cheers.

Come on man! We already have an entire thread dedicated to this case... With a bunch of pictures. No need to create a new thread. lol

Thanks for the review bud. Mine should be coming in soon.

I'll add that to my collection

Thanks for your review. I ordered this case and it shipped, but I haven't received it yet. Now I can't wait! I have the official bumper too and I'm now glad I ordered this one too.
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Thanks again for the through review with pictures.

If it is all black I will definitely buy one..

Emama said:
If it is all black I will definitely buy one..
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its black and dark gray...which seems OK to me. but yeah, all black is definitely a better option

ssskom said:
its black and dark gray...which seems OK to me. but yeah, all black is definitely a better option
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to match the official bumper ;D idk im still on borderline of this. just because i want to expose the back, but i dont like the gray still.

Poetic bumper thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024884
Should post your review there

I just received mine yesterday, and today i realized it was uneven, it turns out there is a rip on the top left corner, i don't how it happened or what caused it, because i didn't drop it or anything. I contacted costumer service and waiting for a reply. But I really do like the look and feel of this case

zephiK said:
to match the official bumper ;D idk im still on borderline of this. just because i want to expose the back, but i dont like the gray still.
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The flash on my camera made the gray look lighter than it normally appears. I honestly don't mind it, and if you're in a financial position to be able to gamble $9 I would say try it out.

bscotth said:
The flash on my camera made the gray look lighter than it normally appears. I honestly don't mind it, and if you're in a financial position to be able to gamble $9 I would say try it out.
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I already bought it, $9 isn't a problem. Just prefer the black/black color setup.
I've taken a look at numerous amounts of pictures. It looks good, just wish grey was black but we'll see how this turns out. Only because I want to show off the back

Got mine today. It really is very nice. I actually like it more than the official bumper. It's very nice, slimmer and doesn't have the double bezel like the official bumper. Also, it didn't lift up my best skins ever back protector or screen protector.
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Just ordered my poetic bumper off ebay and now I'm looking to get a full body XO skin. Could anyone suggest either the regular XO cut or the case cut?

Does it make the phone less slippery? My other cases are not good for wireless charging

And in 2-4 weeks you'll all be signing a different tune when it starts peeling apart. It's a good case until then though. I had two that both starting falling apart so I got my money back and went with the official bumper.

That looks even bigger than Google's bumper. And I couldn't use one without some back protection. I love my Fosmon(?) TPU case.
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I don't know if i'm the only one.. but I can't remember exposing it to any form of extreme pressure or something.. look at the pictures. Worthless..

mines done the exact same thing as yours
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Ringke Fusion ($13.99) vs Official Bumper ($12.95)

I was wondering which case is better than the other?
I'm looking to keep the nexus 4 slim, sexy, and functional.
I narrowed it down to these two cases because of the clicky tactile feels (on the fusion revision) and the original bumper while maintaining slimness.

I got the bumper a week after I received my phone. Well, not the official one, but a replica of the LG one that's sold in the Play Store. The one I received off Amazon seemed fine, but after about a week of normal use, 2 cracks appeared - one on the bottom where the USB is, and the other on the power button.
I think that they appeared because of plugging in the phone and clicking the power button turning it on and off. The material (metal-looking plastic) that surrounds the bumper is flimsy on it's own, and with a certain amount of pressure and heat from the phone, it's prone to cracking.
If you Google around you'll find that a lot of people have had the same problem with the official one. I bought the same bumper for my friend too, but his is holding up well so far, so I'm not sure. The bumper seemed to have a tighter fit on his N4 whereas mine felt a little loose. He has been using it for a couple months as his was the first wave of N4 that were shipped out. I just got mine a little less than a month ago.
Switched over to the Ringke Fusion based on the number of excellent reviews it got both on XDA and Amazon. Took about a week to get here and because it is the revision, the buttons are clicky and give a good feedback. The case also doesn't add much bulk at all. While I do like the heft of carrying around the phone naked, the glass panels scare me. I never used cases on my old phones, but then again, they were plastic and metal. They sure could take a hit!
The Fusion makes the N4 feel more solid as it is, and it works well with wireless chargers. The only complaint I have about it is the back clear plastic tends to dirty quite easily, with scuffs, fingerprints. But then again, who takes time out of their day to gander at the back of the phone. Sure it's pretty but you'll be spending more of your time messing around with the front.

Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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Ace42 said:
Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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It's a replica of the real bumper. It's on ebay and amazon.
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On amazon it says official bumer by Google 12.95 I'm in the US
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It's a replica of the real bumper.
It's on ebay and amazon.
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Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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I remember when i bought my N4, I kept buying different bumpers because either they were too tight [messed up my screen protector], too bulky or did not protect my phone good enough. In January, I bought Ringke Fusion; been using it since then . Its not one of those cheap bumpers, you will definitely feel the quality. Its fits the phone very well and you wont feel the size of it in your hand or in your pocket.

mc704 said:
On amazon it says official bumer by Google 12.95 I'm in the US
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It's a replica. The real ones are sold on the play store. If it says official elsewhere and is less than the price you would normally pay, chances are it's not official. Anyone can say it's official but it isn't.
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I got both . Currently sporting the white OEM bumper. Before that I sported the Ringke Fusion. I will continue using the Fusion when I travel to like Disney lol.

kpjimmy said:
I got both . Currently sporting the white OEM bumper. Before that I sported the Ringke Fusion. I will continue using the Fusion when I travel to like Disney lol.
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Same. I got the fusion and the white OEM bumper.
To the OP: if you haven't seen it yet, the poetic bumpers are pretty good.
Stopped using my white OEM one cause it turned yellow on the sides and can't clean it no matter what I try.
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Kendaihou said:
Same. I got the fusion and the white OEM bumper.
To the OP: if you haven't seen it yet, the poetic bumpers are pretty good.
Stopped using my white OEM one cause it turned yellow on the sides and can't clean it no matter what I try.
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I'm gonna use the hella out of the OEM white bumper because I got it for free .

The bumper makes the phone really wide
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I got ringke fusion, official bumper, the white look alike of fusion and poetic. I wanna use my fusion but my tempered glass doesn't fit well with it. I'll rather go with the fusion because of its solid feeling but the bumper is good.
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I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.

scottharris4 said:
I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.
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Fingerprints to me don't show as bad when I put my dbrand skin on. I hardly notice any unless I view the back at an angle.

scottharris4 said:
I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.
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We talking about regular prints..? Cuz my hands are always clean, and while it definitely attract prints, a quick swipe from my t-shirt takes them right off.
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So the Google bumper on amazon is fake and the fusion case attracts a butt load of finger prints
I see that most people tell me that they are using bumper instead... What bumper? Poetic?

mc704 said:
So the Google bumper on amazon is fake and the fusion case attracts a butt load of finger prints
I see that most people tell me that they are using bumper instead... What bumper? Poetic?
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LOL I would personally get the Fusion, and yes, most bumpers online are replicas even if they are in LG packaging. The normal bumpers cost about 20bux (USD) so that's a good gauge in authentic or not.
There's a thread somewhere comparing the packaging but basically, if there's a holo sticker on the back, mine is square that reads "Original accessories by LG".
GL

Bumper
Wider
Looks better
Less protection
Ringke
Better protection
Lets you create custom designs to insert behind the plastic
horrible protruding creases on the back of the case. - rough to the touch
picks up fingerprints and dust way too easily.
I use bumper for everyday use and if i'm going to be somewhere outside for a long while where i won't have a place to put my phone safely away i use the ringke.

kpjimmy said:
Fingerprints to me don't show as bad when I put my dbrand skin on. I hardly notice any unless I view the back at an angle.
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Does the Ringke Fusion case fit properly with a dbrand skin on? Was looking on getting the case but was not sure if it would fit on, as I have a dbrand carbon skin on the back.

Androidttraction said:
Does the Ringke Fusion case fit properly with a dbrand skin on? Was looking on getting the case but was not sure if it would fit on, as I have a dbrand carbon skin on the back.
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Yes it fits fine. I have a custom and that's technically two skins of thickness in my areas and fits fine.

Best case

what do you guys feel is the beest case and why if possible leave a link to the sale site and list why you like that product

Diztronic TPU Case for LG Nexus 4 for sure. It's cheap, tough and pretty. Official site: https://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_76&zenid=9465876d3adc7bda9f4d408bfa0c8e6a
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You're gonna find dozens of different opinions on this. Everyone has different needs and preferences and few people will have used more than one case.
I've had the Diztronic TPU case. It's not bad. But being a TPU case, it's fairly bulky and I wouldn't call it pretty. I got this one a bit later: http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001933/1138601-protective-pc-matte-case-for-lg-nexus-4 Looks and feels better in my opinion and is less bulky. Definitely offers less protection though, but I'm okay with that cause I just like using my phone quite a bit more with this case compared to a TPU one. Doesn't mean you will, though. There is no single best case.

I personally like the S line TPU cases found on ebay, there are only a few bucks and they provide the best overall protection + grip on the sides. Cant complain about 2 bucks.

I'm using this one and love it.
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...1385261708&sr=8-1&keywords=acase+case+nexus+4

Next123 said:
I personally like the S line TPU cases found on ebay, there are only a few bucks and they provide the best overall protection + grip on the sides. Cant complain about 2 bucks.
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I have used a black S line TPU case from ebay since I first got my Nexus 4 a few months ago. I have dropped it on a couple of hard surfaces over time and it's faired out pretty well and I would recommend them to anyone, also great value for money.

I just got my triple armor hybrid case today and I like it a lot.it feels very comfortable in the hand. The edges aren't deep like the eagle case. Its perfect. Still waiting for my damn mybat tuff case. Its taking forever to get to me. One ended up from Cali to Chicago??? I'm the other way....in Hawaii. The other is just sitting and waiting. Usps is messing up a whole bunch of crap this month. Try the triple armor hybrid its awesome:laugh:

Absolutely love the Ringke Fusion case. It's got a plastic transparent back so you can show off the unique glass back of the Nexus 4 (which is one of the only truly unique and beautiful things about this phone.) also offers a solid amount of protection. Have dropped it a couple times.
Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7QGT6U/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=1385489527
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I like this one off eBay. It provides protection around the edges with a glossy look and on the back has a matte black finish. Kinda looks like a nexus 5, or not
Link:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360744790396
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Seidio Convert.

I use "Rearth Ringke SLIM White" cover, it's made in solid plastic and it costs 13€ (17.65 $).
For me this cover is one of the best available for nexus 4, there's only one defect it doesn't offer a perfect grip.

Poetic's SLIM case is also pretty awesome, and it leaves the whole screen exposed so you can swipe from the edges (e.g., in Play app). $6 at Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Palette-Premium-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00ANGOICC

jcnbama said:
Absolutely love the Ringke Fusion case. It's got a plastic transparent back so you can show off the unique glass back of the Nexus 4 (which is one of the only truly unique and beautiful things about this phone.) also offers a solid amount of protection. Have dropped it a couple times.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7QGT6U/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=1385489527
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I second this case. for the same reason. why get such a beautiful phone if your just gonna cover it up
It gives very good access to the buttons, actually making them easier to press.
Although I have yet to actually test it out with a drop, and hope i never do, but just in case.

DROP NOO!!!!!
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I second this case. for the same reason. why get such a beautiful phone if your just gonna cover it up
It gives very good access to the buttons, actually making them easier to press.
Although I have yet to actually test it out with a drop, and hope i never do, but just in case.
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I agree to the hope I never do, had a 8gb nexus 4 with some cheap cover, dropped, bye bye screen.
I now have a 16gb Nexus 4, with a ballastics gel + shell cover, it works really well.

Jekyll076 said:
I agree to the hope I never do, had a 8gb nexus 4 with some cheap cover, dropped, bye bye screen.
I now have a 16gb Nexus 4, with a ballastics gel + shell cover, it works really well.
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That's the one i have now, ballistic SG.. Super beefy case! Kind of hard to get use to coming from slim cases
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1slow4G said:
That's the one i have now, ballistic SG.. Super beefy case! Kind of hard to get use to coming from slim cases
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LOL there is that, ut I am use to the old motorola nextels. Just doesn't seem that long ago to me.

I have always preferred tpu or hybrid cases, the hybrids for the nexus 4 were lack luster at best, and out of the tpu cases I found the cruzerlite a2 to be the best. I had the driztroic but I found it to be a little to slippery with its matte finish and the buttons were a little hard to find and push.
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I think I found the best all around case, the seidio surface case. Its like 30$ on eBay, and flat out amazing.
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I love my ringke with polycarbonate back. Buttons are A1. The PC hasn't scratched. And it's ten UK pounds
By backwards engineered alien technology.....

VENA CASE looks excellent

Purchased the VENA clear case. I was looking for a Ringke fusion type case, I but couldn't find one so I went with this option. This is an excellent alternative. I'm very pleased. Very sturdy, fits perfectly (even with tempered glass screen protector) and it's non slippery, while maintaining a minimalist profile. This is just my personal opinion. I couldn't ask for more.
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I love it as well, my only two annoyances are the scratches and fingerprint magnet, which is found on pretty much every clear/glossy case.

Is this case rigid? How large is the headphone/USB cutout for larger cables?

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Is this case rigid? How large is the headphone/USB cutout for larger cables?
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no, is a slim hybrid with hard plastic on the back and flexible tpu bumper as far as the cut outs go, they're pretty big i have not had any problems plugging in different cables

veuro said:
Purchased the VENA clear case. I was looking for a Ringke fusion type case, I but couldn't find one so I went with this option. This is an excellent alternative. I'm very pleased. Very sturdy, fits perfectly (even with tempered glass screen protector) and it's non slippery, while maintaining a minimalist profile. This is just my personal opinion. I couldn't ask for more.
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Where you buy from?
Im on Amazon, im seeing VskinCl and Retain models, which one did you get?
I just got the incipio octane in the mail yesterday. I guess its originally 25 but someone Herr posted a link with a code that made it 11 total so I grabbed it. People were saying they really liked it, imo its decent but nothing to go crazy about.
I was thinking about picking up something else. Had my eye on the cruzerlite bugdroid case. Then I seen this post. Not sure what to do.

Amazon
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It's the retain model,
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Why not just link to the product you purchased?

Seems like he's talking about this one. I have one on the way. I had a similar case for the Droid Mini, and Turbo. They hold up well, and no matter how clumsy I may be, I never managed to crack a screen. Hopefully this one treats my X just as well.

Thanks...
....Thinking of ordering one, I have a cruzerlite bugdroid on the way, seen it on the 6p, it looked nice, so I ordered one for this phone.
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veuro said:
Purchased the VENA clear case. I was looking for a Ringke fusion type case, I but couldn't find one so I went with this option. This is an excellent alternative. I'm very pleased. Very sturdy, fits perfectly (even with tempered glass screen protector) and it's non slippery, while maintaining a minimalist profile. This is just my personal opinion. I couldn't ask for more.
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Just ordered mine a few days ago, my only concern is the TPU turning yellowish over time so I opted for the black border, but I have a white/silver frame :/
The Incipio case has a frosted back and silicone bumper and is running at $14 on sale right now, might go for that one too

Sheetzie03 said:
Thanks...
....Thinking of ordering one, I have a cruzerlite bugdroid on the way, seen it on the 6p, it looked nice, so I ordered one for this phone.
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I don't really like the bugdroid on this phone. The thickness of the case, coupled with the cutouts for the buttons makes it hard for me to press the buttons sometimes. That's why I ordered the Vena case for this phone.

I'm still liking the VENA, I use it for more rough handling like outdoors or exercising... Most days at the office I prefer the PLESON tpu case, vile which is more flexible and has a slimmer profile
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I've been using the hybrid case for a few months, very happy with it.
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Probably the best TPU case for this phone
I posted a review/overview of the Vena VskinTPU cases on Youtube that I cant link because XDA thinks I'm a new user for some reason. I have had mine since the video was mad and alternating carrying them has kept them from yellowing at all. Just perfect TPU implementations. Not a lot of added bulk, good drop protection, and laser-accurate cutouts. They have been a real surprise.
Search 'Moto X Pure 2015 clear TPU' on Youtube to watch it.