Mini review: Nillkin case - Nexus 4 Accessories

Bought on eBay for $6.00 from someone in Brooklyn. Very simplistic. Adds a nice grip feel. Doesn't provide any impact protection from drops over two feet. I'm pretty sure about that statement. When otter box releases a commuter or defender I'll be switching. Overall for general wear and tear protection, the best $6 spent for this phone.
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i have the same one added some Velcro to hook up my portable amp to it with ease

Suffered a nice fall today. Was walking looking at an email. Shoulder checked a massive column in a mall. Silver Bezel on bottom took a nice ding. Rest of phone is fine, no cracks to front or back. Ordered a diztronic case. If it wasn't for the exposed top and bottom of the case it would have been fine. It did however protect the two most important parts of the phone. So it gets an A- in its short time of use. Lesson learned, pay attention when walking.
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I'm still waiting for Nillkin to release a TPU case! Surely these hard cases do nothing to dampen the impact?

fairlight2x said:
I'm still waiting for Nillkin to release a TPU case! Surely these hard cases do nothing to dampen the impact?
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Yes, especially when it hits marble. Its not bad but disheartening considering its less than 48 hours old. Fortunately, rooted 4.2.2 with the new boot loader and radio put a huge smile on my face and the diztronic will cover it up anyway. I'm fortunate that nothing broke, and its still just a phone.
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davwman said:
Suffered a nice fall today. Was walking looking at an email. Shoulder checked a massive column in a mall. Silver Bezel on bottom took a nice ding. Rest of phone is fine, no cracks to front or back. Ordered a diztronic case. If it wasn't for the exposed top and bottom of the case it would have been fine. It did however protect the two most important parts of the phone. So it gets an A- in its short time of use. Lesson learned, pay attention when walking.
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Do you find the case slick/slippery to the touch/hold? I have one, but felt the plastic was too slick even with the pebbled surface and decided to switch to a ballistic. I do like it and if the phone wasn't covered in glass, I might have stuck with it.

Yeah it was a little slippery. that's how I ended up losing grip.
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Seido Surface Case (Looks nice n thinnn)

Just came across this, BUT unfortunately its "Coming Soon."
The SURFACE™ case is the right case for those who are looking for sleek protection. This case protects your Samsung Infuse 4G from scratches and drops while adding minimal bulk. Durable plastic is accompanied by our soft-touch coating which enhances the look of your Samsung Infuse 4G without attracting lint.
- Sleek case that provides scratch protection without adding much bulk
- Precision cut-outs for access to the ports, controls, speakers and camera
- Unique slide-in design makes putting on and removing your case easy
- Compatible with SURFACE™ holster (not included)
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PS, its coming in the following colors:
Black, Sapphire Blue, Burgundy, Amethyst
and
you can get it with or without a holster.
Any idea how long its going to take to come to market? Is it more like a few weeks or months. Is was just about to get a skinomi skin for the phone and a leather carrying case 4 work but I will be more interested in this if this and the holster would be available within the next few weeks
No going to make it.
I called and the person on the phone said they won't be making the case. Hope they are wrong.
I had emailed them on thursday or friday and receive a quick reply back stating that it isnt available yet but to keep checking back on the website because it is updated first.
Ok great i figured the guy i talked to really don't know what was going on.
According the the website, they are NOW SHIPPING in BLACK.
And i just contacting them and as the website says, IN STOCK.
I just received my combo case.. It's very nice, the purple(amethyst) is shipping now also...
I just received this case in the mail. Any tips on how to remove this thing?
I had to basically destroy mine to get it off. Its an awesome case if you never want to remove it...
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I had to basically destroy mine to get it off. Its an awesome case if you never want to remove it...
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No need to be so dramatic...
It IS basically impossible to remove without tools, but pretty easy with a little help.
I used a razor blade to carefully lift the bottom piece of the shell up so it would release the latch from the top piece (without doing ANY damage to the phone or case). Next time I need to get it off, I think I'm going to try a thin guitar pick, since I won't have to be so carefull with those rounded edges...
I'll let ya'll know how it goes.
EDIT:
I think I like the tight fit on my phone, but for those of you who anticipate having to get at the sim, sd, and battery often - you might think about putting a piece of scotch tape between the two halves of the shell. The case will still hold on pretty well, but you won't have ANY problem getting it apart without tools in a hurry...

UAG Aero Case, Dualtek Case, DRY Invisible Shield Review

So i went and bought a couple of cases after destroying my first GS4, i had the Incipio Dual Pro on my phone from sprint http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/accessory/ao_details.jsp?accSKU=74100061&accCatId=acc9003cat
& it didn't do nothing, basically my 7 month old daughter got a hold of my phone, tried to eat it and then chuck it at the wall.
My LCD had a fine crack and then it started to bleed, i was using a body glove(http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/shop/accessory/ao_details.jsp?accSKU=74100052&accCatId=acc9003cat) at the time i dropped it off getting out of my car and that took the screen out.
long story short, i found myself a screen for really cheap and replaced it and went and bought a couple of new cases, i figure i review them and maybe find a new cool case i haven't come across.
So here is my GS4 i put Invisibleshield Extreme on my phone, not really happy with it since i thought it would be Anti-Glare and Fingerprint resistant, its not, i got the screen protector for free so i can't really complain, but i am going to anyways!
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Bought myself a UAG AERO(i had UAG on my note 2, but was looking to try new things & it didn't work out too well)
so far my favorite case for everyday use out of everything, its really light, grip is good and really protects from everyday drop and use.
Also went and bought a Dualtek, use this case anytime im working in shop, outside or when running, this case is great, i threw it down couple of stairs by mistake and phone had no damage, my only issue is that it make the phone feel heavy and big compared to UAG AERO.
see pics and let me know what you think!
First of all, nice review and nice picture.
I have few concerns and question about DualTek case, how do you feel about the button - are they easy to push? and how is the side bumper - does they collect lint/dust easily?
Thanks for taking time to look and reply.
I read the dualtek will eventually leave marks on the GS4's backcover from the rubber lining on the inside.
Is that Zagg protector a dry or wet install? The ones I know of are wet installs.
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[Q] case for verizon note 4 that gives great protection

I'm a paramedic who is looking for a case for the Verizon note 4. Im looking for a case thats thinner but provides the same protection as the otterbox defender (if thats possible?). I need a case that provides great protection as my phone gets dropped sometimes and also gets dirty during patient care.
Thank you!!
First, get out your credit card and buy a UAG case, and while you are waiting for it to arrive, browse this forum and soak up some knowledge. The hard question is whether or not to get a screen protector given your situation.
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I'm a paramedic who is looking for a case for the Verizon note 4. Im looking for a case thats thinner but provides the same protection as the otterbox defender (if thats possible?). I need a case that provides great protection as my phone gets dropped sometimes and also gets dirty during patient care.
Thank you!!
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Do you want a flip cover?
I have this one on the way. I don't know if it is thinner than a defender, or how well the fit will be.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MJ87Q3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Otterbox Commuter.
Otterbox or Urban Armor Gear.
I went with the UAG.
I do not have a job like the OP but I do need good protection. I am leaning towards the UAG because of the military grade drop protection but...it has no holster...which I would use to protect that huge beautiful screen. I have ALWAYS had my former phone screen covered with a flip but frankly I've tired of them. But I'm so paranoid of going with nothing over the screen. Are glass protectors really that great (at protection as far as cracked screens)? I'm extremely squeamish about my new phone. I am a careful person but, accidents happen. I also like the Verus Thor but then I read where someone dropped their phone on the corner while wearing one and it cracked. Blah. Seidio CAPSA seems good but I'm getting tired of waiting for their release. So....cases with nothing (or just a glass screen protector) over the screen....opinions?
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Otterbox Commuter.
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did you get a screen protector for it while using the commuter?

Naked Tough Case - Must Have for Wood Models

Picked up this case recently, never realized how nice it was. I was rather opposed to them initially, I didn't like the way the gel bumper looked in any photos or videos. For some reason it just looked like it completely obscured the nice metal edges of the phone and then on the back it looked like a squashed Hula case showing through the clear part. However going into an AT&T store with a friend on errands I noticed they were the only ones that seem to sell the case in store (My VZW location sure doesn't). Seeing it in person was completely different. The gel bumper is actually the case's best feature with the shiny buttons and making a nice clean-looking border around the phone while still being able to see the metal edged design at about 50% transparency. Overall I have to say this is easily the best Moto X 2014 clear case on the market right now. Especially for owners of a wood-backed model, it's like adding a gloss clear coat to the finish. Really brings out the rich color in my Teak finish. And the shiny buttons are a perfect match for the the silver option speaker grilles and trim. It's turned out to be a big attention grabber, in the form of "Is that a new iPhone?" / "Is that a new Galaxy?"
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Looks really nice. Any amazon link?
There weren't any being sold on Amazon when I purchased mine. That may have changed since then but I haven't checked. At the time I got mine, the only options were to buy one through AT&T or from Casemate themselves. Both are pricey at $30, but you get what you pay for in a quality case. The last clear case I had was a $12 SUPCASE from Amazon, and it was completely yellow after only a month. I've only had the Naked Tough Case for a few days but I can already tell by the higher quality materials that this won't be an issue for a long time.
it actually looks very nice, I've been wanting one of those cases for months and all I've got is a hard clear case.
Bought my girlfriend one for her bamboo, looks great. I'm truly second guessing my black leather decision...:-\
Now that looks sweet on wood back...
I agree, could not bring myself to cover up the Bamboo on what I call the "Bamboo Phone" [emoji16]
naked tough case
I picked one of these up, a bit expensive at $30 here in canada and a tad slippery but definitely fits the phone well and I like that the wood's not covered.

VRS DUO GUARD CASE. Very nice.

Wassup guys just a little review. Got my 1st case in today. Wish i had the phone to go inside it. 2 part case.
1st impressions....very nice case. Great feel to it. Light and comfortable. May be a little slippery but not too bad. Sides do offer some grip tho with rubberish material. Great finish on it with the coral blue. Kick stand feels decent stays in place when open and snaps back closed when needed. Button press seems like it will be fine but cant tell until phine arrives. Over all protection id rate 6 out of 10.
1 of the things i noticed first was how thin the case was. This is not a bad thing. Im comming from a note 4 with a verus thor case and can fit the new case almost inside the verus thor note 4 case. This is good relating to actual phone size. My note 4 was slightly too large to properly hold it in my hand. This seems like it will be nearly perfect for me.
2 things im worried about.....when the phone is in the case and face down im hoping it leaves a gap between the surface and screen. I believe it does but again i need my phone to tell.
2 inner part of kickstand. Im worried about it somehow scratching the back glass of the phone. Anyone know where to get a rear body plastic protector?
Check out some pics. Hope this helps.
Nice. I was checking those out. I bought 5 Thors for my N4 at $3 each. Waiting for that sale again from Verus. Bring on the N7!
Buy a premium metal glass phone and put it into a plastic rubber case breaks my heart. Waiting for the drop tests if it's durable I will add skin on the back to only remove those finger prints and make the phone less slippery. Maybe some mental frame would be cool too, but then phone becomes more bullky.
I got the VRS TPU case. Looks pretty awesome so far!
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