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Non-bumper Non-frosted cases that let the back show through?

Hey guys, been looking through the forum but can't seem to find a good case that just clearly shows the back of the Nexus 4.
Some TPU cases have partial clear backs but usually with an ugly S or X shape and frosting on the other parts. Also people say the clear TPU part looks bad, like its stuck to the back glass and shows random bubbles depending on pressure.
Does anyone know of a good case with a clear back?
Would tempered glass front and back plus a bumper give good protection and still show the back?

A lot of us are waiting for this one.
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
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mackster248 said:
A lot of us are waiting for this one.
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
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Thanks, that looks perfect!
Any ideas if it will fit well with a screen protector?

I'm currently using this: http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/251200525677
It fits well and I like it. The case scratches easily but it's a case so I'm not too upset about that.

rcll said:
Thanks, that looks perfect!
Any ideas if it will fit well with a screen protector?
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We won't know for sure until we get it in our hands. What kind of SP are you planning on getting? If it's a wet applicator type, make sure you get the case fit kind.

innumerabilis said:
I'm currently using this: http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/251200525677
It fits well and I like it. The case scratches easily but it's a case so I'm not too upset about that.
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I assume its made of a tough plastic and slippery?

versd said:
I assume its made of a tough plastic and slippery?
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Hard rigid plastic yes, slippery no. There is quite a lot of friction for this case.

mackster248 said:
A lot of us are waiting for this one.
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
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Unbranded versions:
White
Black

rdeleonp said:
Unbranded versions:
White
Black
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those are cool and cheap... but still has that frosted backside AND it looks rather thick/bulky (look at the thickness of the opening of the camera/lens part)... I was going to get it, but I think I'll wait for the Ringke and see what they are going to charge. If it's in the $20 range, then yes.... but if it's in the $30... then no or at least reconsider

rdeleonp said:
Unbranded versions:
White
Black
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I have that case in white on my phone right now. It doesn't show the back clearly its closer to what the atmosphere case is as far as clarity. Nice case though and it doesn't mess with my screen protector at all.
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rcll said:
Thanks, that looks perfect!
Any ideas if it will fit well with a screen protector?
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should work fine with dry installs.

Now in preorder!
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Google-Ringke-Fusion-Premium/dp/B00B7QGT6U
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mackster248 said:
A lot of us are waiting for this one.
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
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Ordered mine earlier today. Should ship on the 15th. My nexus comes tomorrow night
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ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Black Carbon Fiber Film Shield + Screen Protector for Sams

Hey guys i bought this ArmorSuit Carbon Fiber Film Shield + Screen Protector about 6 months ago and if anyone is interested on one here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006N1N56G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I added some photos of the phone with the skin installed. I have it on for about 6~7months now and it's still good.
Enjoy.:good:

Looks nice, I think I'll buy it

triplexkush said:
Looks nice, I think I'll buy it
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Yeah it's like a really thin case for me since i'm really careful, i've only dropped the phone like 3~4 times in a year that i have it now and a few corners of the skin got bent so i cutted with a razor so it won't lift up the whole part getting the phone in and out the pockets and so...
And try to read the instructions really carefully before aplying.

Wheres your photos?
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nap286 said:
Wheres your photos?
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On the Customer Photos link on the Amazon page probably.

nap286 said:
Wheres your photos?
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liquidzoo said:
On the Customer Photos link on the Amazon page probably.
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Yeah, check the costumer photos by Joan G.

I ended up getting this one. Stylish, protective (TPU material), and provides good grip so it doesn't feel like it's going to slide like mucus out of your hands. Great case. Love it.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Skyrocket/dp/B0079TEV7S/ref=pd_sim_cps_4

Spartan111 said:
I ended up getting this one. Stylish, protective (TPU material), and provides good grip so it doesn't feel like it's going to slide like mucus out of your hands. Great case. Love it.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Skyrocket/dp/B0079TEV7S/ref=pd_sim_cps_4
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I had a TPU case first
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CUZP84/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But i felt it made the phone a lot bigger on my hands and in the pockets so i changed to the skin and it was much better :good:

MY GOD (glas.t nano slim is amazing)

Wow I've always been a fan of their screen protectors but this protector is amazing. No smudges or anything... it might even be better than the screen itself. My fingers just Swype like nothings there!
Should have gotten this thing sooner...
Anyone else tried this thing? It's amazing and it doesn't seem any thicker than a regular screen protector at .15mm thick
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http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-screen-protector-glas-t-nano-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
Interesting ^^^but the price is

Question is how well it protects your screen compared to others though! I do agree the thickness is amazing.

Yea the price is kind of high but honestly it feels like it'll last me the life of the phone. Worth every penny for how long it will last
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How sharp are the edges? I had a glass t slim and it was cutting up my fingers pretty badly. Lost the protector due to a phone replacement, I have a mime host on order, but I've been hearing problems with that one.
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fade2green514 said:
Wow I've always been a fan of their screen protectors but this protector is amazing. No smudges or anything... it might even be better than the screen itself. My fingers just Swype like nothings there!
Should have gotten this thing sooner...
Anyone else tried this thing? It's amazing and it doesn't seem any thicker than a regular screen protector at .15mm thick
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i have had my nano for about 2 weeks now and love it. i would not go with any other glass protector

I just got mine today and the edges aren't too sharp. The only way your going to cut yourself is if your trying to.
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Matridom said:
How sharp are the edges? I had a glass t slim and it was cutting up my fingers pretty badly. Lost the protector due to a phone replacement, I have a mime host on order, but I've been hearing problems with that one.
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the edges are not sharp at all. to be honest it is so thin that if you have a case on you will never even notice it is on there, well except for how smooth it is :good:

Yea mine isn't sharp. It seems like a normal screen protector at first but it's clearly much harder and MUCH LESS GREASY! that's my favorite part lol the clarity is just out of this world for a screen protector
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Can't wait to try mine! :victory:

Excellent service too. My nano was fine for a week then i got an issue with the corner getting what seemed like condensation under.
Anyways, sent photos to Spigen service they paid my return postage and my new one arrived today

fade2green514 said:
Wow I've always been a fan of their screen protectors but this protector is amazing. No smudges or anything... it might even be better than the screen itself. My fingers just Swype like nothings there!
Should have gotten this thing sooner...
Anyone else tried this thing? It's amazing and it doesn't seem any thicker than a regular screen protector at .15mm thick
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I've read reviews that mention it failing to stay on after a month. How has it been for you?

Locklear308 said:
I've read reviews that mention it failing to stay on after a month. How has it been for you?
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mine has been on for over a month and it's as good as the day i put it on :good:

Had it, rly nice case.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVX80wIKJ_w
So far, REALLY liking it!

probablecauz69 said:
mine has been on for over a month and it's as good as the day i put it on :good:
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So you don't see it falling off? I'm getting the seidio 4500mah battery and case, so I was thinking this would make my s4 a tank!
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Locklear308 said:
So you don't see it falling off? I'm getting the seidio 4500mah battery and case, so I was thinking this would make my s4 a tank!
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no it's not falling off at all. sticking just as good as day 1. no issues at all :good:

the best life proof case?

withc you think us the best?
the obex
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-waterproof-case-black-p/cswssgs4-br.htm
or the lifeproof?
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/galaxy-s4-nuud/

I like the life proof name more personally. I'm just being biased to the brand however I will add that I'd rather have the flat black design too

Life proof
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I hv a cheapo lifeproof knockoff but if I would got an expensive case (and I may still do) prob would get the lifeproof with screen protector fre ver..

I bought the Nuud for the S4. I personally really love it. Not because the **** is expensive but lighter than my Otterbox Defender AND it's such a better design than my prior LifeProof for the iPhone 5. If you have anyquestions please ask. Tag me in the question so ill see it.
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Quentin.Sheley said:
I bought the Nuud for the S4. I personally really love it. Not because the **** is expensive but lighter than my Otterbox Defender AND it's such a better design than my prior LifeProof for the iPhone 5. If you have anyquestions please ask. Tag me in the question so ill see it.
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How is the sound? During a call and the back speaker? Do you think it would work with a thin class screan protector?
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I bought the obex, and it is awesome. I prefer it to any other case, but I have never had a life proof to compare it to. The obex comes with a gasketed extention to keep the phone water proof while using the headphones
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Mr. bird said:
How is the sound? During a call and the back speaker? Do you think it would work with a thin class screan protector?
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During sound playback you can tell a difference from not having the case in but it's not a huge let down like it was with my iPhone 5 Life Proof. As far as voice feedback in the ear goes it does take the noise canceling a second to catch up so on the first ring or so it sounds distorted but it quickly fixes itself. It's not making calls or listening to music. No more opening the bottom hatch to make sure someone can hear me. And as far as the plastic cover goes if you're meaning a screen protector like invisible shield then it will fit. They provide you an optional screen protector to put on (I used it). I do intend on investing in a better one later, probably Ghost Armor. Lmk if you have anything else
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Quentin.Sheley said:
During sound playback you can tell a difference from not having the case in but it's not a huge let down like it was with my iPhone 5 Life Proof. As far as voice feedback in the ear goes it does take the noise canceling a second to catch up so on the first ring or so it sounds distorted but it quickly fixes itself. It's not making calls or listening to music. No more opening the bottom hatch to make sure someone can hear me. And as far as the plastic cover goes if you're meaning a screen protector like invisible shield then it will fit. They provide you an optional screen protector to put on (I used it). I do intend on investing in a better one later, probably Ghost Armor. Lmk if you have anything else
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Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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Mr. bird said:
Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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dre_t2000 said:
I bought the obex, and it is awesome. I prefer it to any other case, but I have never had a life proof to compare it to. The obex comes with a gasketed extention to keep the phone water proof while using the headphones
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I wish the same way on the other side. The OPEX is the same price as the Life Proof Nüüd which I have. I seen your post and I started looking for side by side comparisons unfortunately non exist... The LifeProof are awesome as well.
Long Live the IR Blaster.
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Quentin.Sheley said:
Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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Whichever you decide get one that isn't nuud and has a built in screen protector, otherwise there's is a risk of leakage. My iPad lifeproof is nuud and it leaks if you are too rug with it in the pool

cantenna said:
Whichever you decide get one that isn't nuud and has a built in screen protector, otherwise there's is a risk of leakage. My iPad lifeproof is nuud and it leaks if you are too rug with it in the pool
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Yeah that's smart. I got the warranty through Best Buy that covers water damage. That's another thing that kept me from the Frè
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Quentin.Sheley said:
Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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Why can't they make a waterproof with extended battery case?

cantenna said:
Why can't they make a waterproof with extended battery case?
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Why can't they make the whole phone water proof? Oh... They can. If they can send the space shuttle to the moon with the computing power less than my Moto Droid they can make it water proof damnit lol
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Mr. bird said:
Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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I just purchased the version without a screen protector built in. The nuud I believe. I have a Mime glass protector (not the thinnest one, but the one with rounded edges) and it fits. Now, I havent tested it because Im not going to submerge my phone just to find out on purpose, BUT it appears to fit and seal normally. ill try to get some pics for you later when I get off work,
Short answer, yes it fits.....

bvic01 said:
I just purchased the version without a screen protector built in. The nuud I believe. I have a Mime glass protector (not the thinnest one, but the one with rounded edges) and it fits. Now, I havent tested it because Im not going to submerge my phone just to find out on purpose, BUT it appears to fit and seal normally. ill try to get some pics for you later when I get off work,
Short answer, yes it fits.....
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Awesome.
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The Obex is good at waterproofing. It's got some cons tho. I reckon the LifeProof will be less bulky. The Obex makes the notification bar hard to pull down cuz it covers the part above the screen. I don't really like the plastic screen protector of the Obex case also. But it's still a good case to consider!

trannhattan said:
The Obex is good at waterproofing. It's got some cons tho. I reckon the LifeProof will be less bulky. The Obex makes the notification bar hard to pull down cuz it covers the part above the screen. I don't really like the plastic screen protector of the Obex case also. But it's still a good case to consider!
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I'm not to happy with my obex anymore. The screen protector is pretty crappy, the case scratches fairly and the colored parts get dirty. I had it on for a while and I'm very careful with my phone and its all marked up case and screen protector. And the protecter isn't that clear either. Yeah it's good that tue case is scratched and not the phone but my otterbox commuter has been on my phone for a lot longer and still looks good.
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Mr. bird said:
I'm not to happy with my obex anymore. The screen protector is pretty crappy, the case scratches fairly and the colored parts get dirty. I had it on for a while and I'm very careful with my phone and its all marked up case and screen protector. And the protecter isn't that clear either. Yeah it's good that tue case is scratched and not the phone but my otterbox commuter has been on my phone for a lot longer and still looks good.
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I totally agree with you! :highfive:

Fresh off the boat.......................

from Taiwan.

What is wrong with this picture? Is that the so called light bleed? Weird reflection? Pinstripe option?

@rbiter said:
What is wrong with this picture? Is that the so called light bleed? Weird reflection? Pinstripe option?
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No, that is a reflection for the lighting used for the pictures. This phone has the Zagg Curve glass protector and there is a pretty good rainbow/oil slick in the middle under certain lights.

Oh snap. Rainbow Road.

felloffthetruck said:
No, that is a reflection for the lighting used for the pictures. This phone has the Zagg Curve glass protector and there is a pretty good rainbow/oil slick in the middle under certain lights.
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My 10$ glass edge adhesive didn't have rainbow effect in middle of the glass.
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felloffthetruck said:
from Taiwan.
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Great looking case!
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I just received mine today too... though I like the fit, and the overall feel, the case is a bit too slippery for my taste... I think I'll try to return it...
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vagelis said:
I just received mine today too... though I like the fit, and the overall feel, the case is a bit too slippery for my taste... I think I'll try to return it...
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I'm trying to love the case but the slipperiness is pretty much killing it for me. :crying:

felloffthetruck said:
I'm trying to love the case but the slipperiness is pretty much killing it for me. :crying:
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It did kill it for me... I have asked for an RMA. Will see if they honor it...
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Does it have holes for a wrist lanyard?

@rbiter said:
Does it have holes for a wrist lanyard?
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Yes, it does and you are going to need a lanyard. This thing is as slippey as a wet bar of soap.

felloffthetruck said:
I'm trying to love the case but the slipperiness is pretty much killing it for me. :crying:
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As if the phone sans case being slippery wasn't enough,SMH.......
I used to be a fan of the CrashGuard bumper,but,with the phones of today becoming as large as they are,the bumper makes the grip quite a stretch for us mere mortals.
Looks like I can cross RhinoShiled of the list for accessories.