[User Review] Hard Red Case with Gel Black borders. - Nexus 4 Accessories

Hey guys, I just recieved this case that I bought from ebay and since I've found it so pleasent to use and to look at, I decided to share my impressions with you, so here we go. Hope you enjoy the pictures, I took a bunch since when I look for a review I want plenty of captures.
Starting off, the case is worth 8 USD and I bought it from ebay. I got it shipped for 4 extra box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370726530130?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Starting with the case itself, its made from a hard plastic cover, wich as you can see is coloured red, its smooth at touch but it has some sort of texture on it wich you can't really feel but its there. The borders are made from some kind of tpu plastic wich is totally flexible and I have to say it has a very premium feeling on it, and the back itself has the same feeling of being a nice material that looks and feels incredible.
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There are cutouts for the camera, speaker and microphones, and there's also a small cutout that follows the earpiece's shape. Off course, you still get access to your headphone jack as well as the micro usb port.
The power button and volume rocker are protected within the case and don't worry they are very VERY easy to press, even easier that without it, unlike some other cases ( that I also own that are such a pain to press ).
Regarding protection wise, I've been using this case for just 2 days and I haven't dropped my device since then but I'm sure its gonna do well. The borders slightly cover the front of the screen and since they are made to absorb the impact if it lands front-faced and the back is a hard plastic wich its gonna protect it if it lands back-sided.
What about the feeling using it? Well, the phone feels very secure when placed into the case, it doesn't add to much bulk to it to be honest, it's clearly not one of the skinniest out there but it isn't that bulky either. It doesn't add to much weight neither. It's very comfortable to hold to say the least.
I have to say that I'm very pleased with my purchase, since it is very cheap for a case that for my taste it's quite handsome and well made.
Feel free to say if you liked this little review wich I never thought I'd do.

Nice find :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Is the red in the pics pretty much what it looks like in real life?
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
Nice find :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Is the red in the pics pretty much what it looks like in real life?
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If you are talking about the pics that I captured then yes, that's exactly the colour wich the case actually is.

tyraelasd said:
The power button and volume rocker are protected within the case and don't worry they are very VERY easy to press, even easier that without it, unlike some other cases ( that I also own that are such a pain to press )
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Rearth, take notes.

What SP are you using?

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What SP are you using?
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Spigen ultra crystal
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Looks like a really good inexpensive case!
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Edit: found my answer
Nexus 4
Cyanogenmod nightlies
Faux kernel

mackster248 said:
Looks like a really good inexpensive case!
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It is indeed.
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Any other cases you have that you can show to compare the size between them?
I'm contemplating on getting either this or a Poetic Bumper since I'm getting tired of my S-line case.

chlehqls said:
Any other cases you have that you can show to compare the size between them?
I'm contemplating on getting either this or a Poetic Bumper since I'm getting tired of my S-line case.
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I've got 2 more cheap tpu cases ( S-wave black one and another transparent with a matte back ) but they are fairly similar to it size wise, don't think it's gonna help a comparison between them.

tyraelasd said:
I've got 2 more cheap tpu cases ( S-wave black one and another transparent with a matte back ) but they are fairly similar to it size wise, don't think it's gonna help a comparison between them.
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Alrighty, thanks. Looks like I'll lean with the bumper then.

How much protection does it provide for the screen?thanks

edvedder said:
How much protection does it provide for the screen?thanks
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I think it's pretty clear in the pictures, isn't it?. As you can see it offers a little bit of distance between the concrete and your screen if it falls on it, so your screen should be safe from hitting the ground.

tyraelasd said:
Hey guys, I just recieved this case that I bought from ebay and since I've found it so pleasent to use and to look at, I decided to share my impressions with you, so here we go. Hope you enjoy the pictures, I took a bunch since when I look for a review I want plenty of captures.
Starting off, the case is worth 8 USD and I bought it from ebay. I got it shipped for 4 extra box.
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Hey, any pics regarding this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-HARD-CO...530129?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item565105ec51

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Hey, any pics regarding this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-HARD-CO...530129?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item565105ec51
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Don't have that one mate, sorry.

I found one in all black color I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-GOOGLE-N...038320?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257ba284b0
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Nexu...266870?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d386784f6

Looks amazing, just wish they had it in Amazon... It reminds me of the SGP Ultra Hybrid, or a nicer Ringke Fusion...
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dagar1710 said:
Hey, any pics regarding this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-HARD-CO...530129?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item565105ec51
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I got the black one with matte transparent back and it looks great with my dbrand titanium skin.
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xRegrets said:
I got the black one with matte transparent back and it looks great with my dbrand titanium skin.
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Could you please post some pictures of it?

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Ionic Guardian case still 75% off at Amazon

This case is still on sale on Amazon at around $15 incl delivery. Quite a few people have reported delivery issues (delays, cancelations, etc) but from what I've seen the people that have the case are pleased. Just so you know the case cones in two pieces (thanks All__fun). I think if someone wants a cheap but theoretically durable case, this is a good starting point. If you don't mind waiting.
It is nice and well made. It is definitely the bulkiest case I've had as of yet. Also it's difficult to charge using the lg wcp700. It works but has to be put on the charger precisely.[/QUOTE]
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let me just add,
That after having the phone with no case for about a week now,
adding this case truly adds girth to the phone.
Previously the phone would slide easily in and out of my pocket,
you can't tell in the picture, but the case is actually a 2 piece case, a soft inner case, that the phone slides into, and a hard outer cover that gives the phone it's design. (the white, black, pink, or blue distinction.)
This is probably the best case out right now for the phone, but I can't stress enough how thick and bulky the phone is now. If you are willing to sacrifice it's sleek design, this case offers good protection.
I don't have a screen protector on right now, so I cannot add whether or not this peels off or interferes with the protector.
I will also add that with the Ionic case on, when looking at the lock screen, I find it more difficult to swipe left and right between different lock screens. I have a screen lock pattern, and that registers my finger strokes rather than a swipe to a different lock screen.
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Looks like it'll protect the phone, while making it look like **** at the same damn time.
I picked one of these up. The reviews seemed really good for the iPhone and note versions
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jimmygoska said:
Hey, I thought someone might be interested to know that this case is at a pretty decent price of $9.85. It seems pretty cool!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A06Z41E/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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To be honest I ordered the case but am concerned with the back not having a slot for the speaker
bline007 said:
To be honest I ordered the case but am concerned with the back not having a slot for the speaker
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I don't like that either. Let us know what it's like when yours arrives!
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It is really ugly.....
Oh my gawd it's so ugly! D:
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Oh my gawd it's so ugly! D:
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Emama said:
It is really ugly.....
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Agreed. But maybe someone here likes the way it looks. And I think it'll do a good job at protecting the glass.
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bline007 said:
To be honest I ordered the case but am concerned with the back not having a slot for the speaker
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I think the slit at the botton right of the picture might be for speaker.
njankit said:
I think the slit at the botton right of the picture might be for speaker.
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There isn't a slit in the picture...?
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jimmygoska said:
There isn't a slit in the picture...?
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No slit there lol.
I actually like the look and I think it will do a great job protecting this phone.
I'll keep everyone posted my estimated delivery date is DEC 6-10th
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Those ugly circles are killing this choice for me. Ugh.
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can anyone who ordered it (from amazon) post these qustions on the product's page? i can't since i haven't made a purchase via amazon yet.
1. is there a speaker cutout?
2. are there optional dust plugs for it?
3. if it's on stock on dec 17, will it arrive to NY before christmas?
thanks!
a seperate question: did anyone find a drop test with this case? i don't seem to find anything on youtube, i couldn't even find an official site.
fugly
i have to agree with the rest of you that it is one fugly case. ugh the price of protection.
If you hating on the circles just get black?
I ordered a blue one just because I'm board of black. I will let you how it is when it comes.
Perhaps the cutouts allow it to cool a bit and also make it lighter.. I don't think it looks bad.
As long as proximity works and the USB and head phone jacks are open I would buy it..
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Possibly the uglies case I may have ever seen. But in terms of protection, it looks promising. For ten bucks I would order one right now, if Amazon would accept PayPal. Anyone know of a way to bypass?
xSeany said:
Possibly the uglies case I may have ever seen. But in terms of protection, it looks promising. For ten bucks I would order one right now, if Amazon would accept PayPal. Anyone know of a way to bypass?
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Get the PayPal Debit Mastercard.
jimmygoska said:
There isn't a slit in the picture...
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Oo-er
These are a ballistic brand knock off. The final ballistic cases are much better bit they take a long time to come out.
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Skinomi carbon fiber nexus 4 - hi-res pictures

http://www.zarbam.com/2012/11/skinomi-for-nexus-4-carbon-fiber.html
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I'm a big fan of carbon fibre in general, but don't really like the look of that.
t0ph0id said:
I'm a big fan of carbon fibre in general, but don't really like the look of that.
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I agree with you.. it looks better with just the back piece on, but until the bumper comes in stock, that's what it's going to look like..
That looks really nice.
They use 3M material.. I had the same thing on my s2 and it looks nice but feels like sh!t... Plus the nexus back looks good enough as is
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Wow that's an ugly case :what:
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Girn said:
They use 3M material.. I had the same thing on my s2 and it looks nice but feels like sh!t... Plus the nexus back looks good enough as is
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Had it on my S2 too and actually really liked it. I just bought a bunch of 3M at some car tuning store and cut it myself. Still have some left and will definitely give it a try when I recieve my phone...
twistedh said:
Wow that's an ugly case :what:
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It's not a case, it's more of a sticker.
Looks like Crap! IMHO.
I just hate fake carbon fiber (vinyl). Real Carbon or GTFO!
Looks nice but I couldn't cover up the glass its to damn sexy
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My glass scratched pretty bad on the first day and I was extremely careful with it so that's why it's getting covered
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zarbam said:
My glass scratched pretty bad on the first day and I was extremely careful with it so that's why it's getting covered
That sucks I have to install my bse
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no offense man but thats just blasphemous lol. get something clear, cant cover that beautiful back.
trying make one myself
Sweet weight reduction!
ouch. you're covering the beautiful back!
one reason why I don't like going carbon fiber. it really changes the look of the phone.
zarbam said:
http://www.zarbam.com/2012/11/skinomi-for-nexus-4-carbon-fiber.html
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Does it make the screen feel sticky or add a lot of drag ?
Is there any orange peel effect?
Does it negatively impact screen clarity?
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Looks pretty good but I wouldn't want to cover the dot design on the back.
FallN said:
Does it make the screen feel sticky or add a lot of drag ?
Is there any orange peel effect?
Does it negatively impact screen clarity?
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i have only had it on for 24 hours and the orange peel effect is minimul compared to other screen protectors i have used.
this is the first screen protector i have used that you can't notice when the screen is on.
as far as cosmetics goes... I saved you guys from buying this and I only picked it out because it looked like it would be a nice fit but obviously turned out to be kind of ugly, I am thinking once the bumpers come back in stock Ill switch to a clear back seeing that the front is really clear so it should look nice.
I have used all the major companies and this is my favorite screen protector so far.
also if anyone needs tips on applying the sides PM me, that was a pita
zarbam said:
i have only had it on for 24 hours and the orange peel effect is minimul compared to other screen protectors i have used.
this is the first screen protector i have used that you can't notice when the screen is on.
as far as cosmetics goes... I saved you guys from buying this and I only picked it out because it looked like it would be a nice fit but obviously turned out to be kind of ugly, I am thinking once the bumpers come back in stock Ill switch to a clear back seeing that the front is really clear so it should look nice.
I have used all the major companies and this is my favorite screen protector so far.
also if anyone needs tips on applying the sides PM me, that was a pita
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Thanks so much! I've had a clear Skinomi full body protector sitting on my desk for days. Wasn't sure if I was going to use or our send it back. You inspired me to use it.
I only applied the front and back. I left the sides for a another time if I feel I need to use it.
It's been 12+ hours since application and I have some dents that I can feel every time I swipe my finger across the screen. It's literally smack dab in the middle of my screen and annoying the Hell out of me! :banghead:
I don't like the feel compared to the naked beauty and butter smoothness that it was before so not sure how long I'll be keeping this thing on.
Been trying to find a quality, ultra slim case or pouch but no luck so far. At this point I'll take the official bumper of they'd just get them back in stock...
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FallN said:
Thanks so much! I've had a clear Skinomi full body protector sitting on my desk for days. Wasn't sure if I was going to use or our send it back. You inspired me to use it.
I only applied the front and back. I left the sides for a another time if I feel I need to use it.
It's been 12+ hours since application and I have some dents that I can feel every time I swipe my finger across the screen. It's literally smack dab in the middle of my screen and annoying the Hell out of me! :banghead:
I don't like the feel compared to the naked beauty and butter smoothness that it was before so not sure how long I'll be keeping this thing on.
Been trying to find a quality, ultra slim case or pouch but no luck so far. At this point I'll take the official bumper of they'd just get them back in stock...
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its hard to get screen protectors 100% perfect with out having access to a "clean room" haha
I think there is a break in [period for the smoothness, Mine doesnt feel bad at all, like i said this is my favorite protector so far and i have had over 10 different android phones

[Mini Review] Cruzerlite XDA Case

I'm at work so I'll give a quick and dirty on the XDA Dev tpu case from Cruzerlite.
First off, the pics on the site looks like the circuitry was supposed to be goldish, but in reality is more on the maroon side. Not bad, just not like the site IMO.
The openings line up perfectly. The only negative is that there is a slight bubble on the top of the case. Not horrible but it's there. I contacted Joel at AndroidSwag and was told that all cruzerlite case are made by hand and will all have some sort of blemish. And he was giving me a refund for contacting him. Even though I told him not to lol.
Anyway, here's some pics....[Pics of the screen to the tpu screenside up on post # 7]
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How do we buy? Turkey shipping?
cascade128 said:
How do we buy? Turkey shipping?
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http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers/pre-order-xda-developers-nexus-4-case
I know they do ship overseas, but I think it's a bit expensive. You can email them to see what a quote would be.
Got mine today...loving it. It is very good looking and much more slim than I was expecting. I have the androidified and is slimmer than that. Very nice in the hand. Most importantly... xDA representing!
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Any close up pics of the case meeting up with the screen? Do you think it would interfere with any screen protectors?
My current case does...
kpjimmy said:
http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers/pre-order-xda-developers-nexus-4-case
I know they do ship overseas, but I think it's a bit expensive. You can email them to see what a quote would be.
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I noticed a new pre-order:victory:
ll Take my chances when on sale
Thanks:good:
one7dchevy said:
Any close up pics of the case meeting up with the screen? Do you think it would interfere with any screen protectors?
My current case does...
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I have the XG screen protector on it. Not affecting it in any way that I can see right now. I'll upload pics screenside up. I did initially but came up blurry. Here ya go.
n82k said:
Got mine today...loving it. It is very good looking and much more slim than I was expecting. I have the androidified and is slimmer than that. Very nice in the hand. Most importantly... xDA representing!
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I know! This tpu is the only one that I have that fit my Seidio Surface holster made for a Gnex :good:
Can't wait for mine to arrive!!
kpjimmy said:
I have the XG screen protector on it. Not affecting it in any way that I can see right now. I'll upload pics screenside up. I did initially but came up blurry. Here ya go.
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Awesome, thank you! I might have to check it out!
Best Skin Ever screen protector here..
I kind of got the impression that the circuitry was more of a copper color from the website images more so than gold, looks nice though thanks for the detailed review!
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VoiD_Dweller said:
I kind of got the impression that the circuitry was more of a copper color from the website images more so than gold, looks nice though thanks for the detailed review!
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No you are correct. More copper than gold. But what I got was more maroon Still looks great, offers more protection than my diztronic ultra hard shell or my poetic palette.
As long as it 1. wirelessly charges with the tpu on and 2. doesn't rise the screen protector and 3. Fits in my Seidio Surface holster made for a Gnex, then I am sold!
My surface seidio HOLSTER made for a N4 is coming this week so It should fit better than now
Just got mine a few hours ago. From the photos, I was expecting a glossy case with a bit more grip. Turns out it is a matte finish almost identical to the Ditztronic matte black tpu case.
The graphics are a lot more subtle than the photos lead you to believe.
With that said, the fit is better than the Ditztronic, and I prefer the cutouts over the buttons instead of Ditztronic's overlays. It's a good case!
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No you are correct. More copper than gold. But what I got was more maroon Still looks great, offers more protection than my diztronic ultra hard shell or my poetic palette.
As long as it 1. wirelessly charges with the tpu on and 2. doesn't rise the screen protector and 3. Fits in my Seidio Surface holster made for a Gnex, then I am sold!
My surface seidio made for a N4 is coming this week so It should fit better than now
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Don't do it buddy... don't take the chance of scuffing up your chrome with the surface case
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Jayrod1980 said:
Don't do it buddy... don't take the chance of scuffing up your chrome with the surface case
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It's the holster, NOT the case.
Best skins ever case optimized screen protector. I took these pics for another thread I thought i would post them here also.
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How long does it take for the case to arrive after placing the order within the us?
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floppyears said:
How long does it take for the case to arrive after placing the order within the us?
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Mine was shipped on January 10th and received on Jan 14th preordered it in early Dec so I'm not sure. I do know I made another Cruzerlite order on Jan 8th it was shipped on Jan 11th and received on Jan 14th. You can pay extra for faster shipping i always pick standard first class mail shipping.
FYI if u put 3 cases in your cart and use coupon code B2G1 you will get one case for free. Its a buy 2 get 1 free code.
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Does anyone know when the reorder stops and they start shipping them to everyone
d.vanes said:
Does anyone know when the reorder stops and they start shipping them to everyone
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Send them an email. They probably won't respond until Tuesday because of Monday being a holiday.

"Fancy Diary" Case for Nexus 4

Something that caught my eye:
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39 RMB, though factoring in shipping you can expect to get it at around US$14.50
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.37.edtADB&id=16779558590
I am doing *not* an MO for this (unless there's really overwhelming demand). Just sharing something that made me pause and think about getting one.

			
				
If I buy one for myself, it will probably be this colour combination:
You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well
crucialfix said:
You can get all 9 colors from ebay as well
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Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.
wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...
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wow.. Korean letters on right top don't even make sense at all..
they may have just thrown there to make it look like made in Korea or something...
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Mercury is a Korean brand, and it is "产地:韩国,MADE IN KOREA". Of course, this being taobao, it could also end up being an imitation.
innumerabilis said:
Oh cool, do you have the link? I tried searching ebay but can't find it.
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Found it searching "mercury e960" on eBay.
The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.
techtium said:
The blue & green is really cool ! The problem with this sort of case it's that changes the way to hold the phone, it's less comfortable.
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I know right! I'm using a similar case for my tablet, and I take it out whenever I'm at home. For the Nexus 4 though, that could be a very dangerous thing to do... Then again, with the current case I'm using, the bulk makes it difficult to have a one-hand operation anyway.
Ordered this case on Monday from ebay, just waiting for it to arrive from Korea to Singapore. Ordered Lime green/Navy blue and Mint/Navy blue. Will post again once I receive it.
This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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xRegrets said:
This case is pretty good. The tpu inside is a tight fit and the speaker, cut outs are ample and precise. The colours are pretty funky too. This is the mint/navy blue version. Just received it today
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How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...
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How do you like it? Do you think it's worth getting? I've been debating on getting the black/black one or the black/brown one...
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Liking it so far. I think it's worth getting as it can protect the front screen although the power buttons are little tough to reach but it's possible to get used to. Using proximity screen off so that's not really an issue for me
Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!
Solutions Etcetera said:
Realize this thread is a little old but I just received mine today and am pleasantly surprised. I have tried a couple of flip cases for my Nexus 4 (Poetic, PDair) and have been disappointed. This one is nicely made, feels good, and has a nice magnetic clasp. I especially like the fact that, if you choose to put credit cards in it, the edges of the embedded TPU case prevent the cover from coming in contact with the screen.
It only failed one requirement I had for such a case... and that is easy removal. Since the back of the TPU case is covered with the hard wallet material, it makes it a bit tougher to get the Nexus out. But considering I have yet to be pleased with any of the other flip cases this is now no longer one of my requirements. A steal for under 10 bucks!
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Otherwise check out the tetded flip cover, I'm using it atm. And am very happy with it, made a review in the accessories section
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I'm located near Shenzhen China and have been to the stores, which are actually entire buildings, where they manufacture and sell these cases.
These cases are essentially replicas, but they definitely do a good job of copying the real mercury cases, down to the very minute details. Some stores have better replicas than others, for example these Fancy Diary cases may have the threading skipped on the edges, fraying, or discoloration. Here at ground zero, you can pick these cases up in bulk for $15 - $20 RMB which is slightly over $2 USD on average.
Not saying these cases aren't worth it, but just thought it would be interesting to let you know where these cases came from. Being that the price was so cheap, I definitely picked up a few cases myself for friends and family without even thinking twice.
Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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The top one cause I don't like the green in the bottom one. Not a big fan of bright neon colors. The top one looks classy and the bottom looks like a toy IMHO.
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Not being able to decide, which from the two should I pick. Any suggestion?
Tell me which one would YOU pick for yourself and why?
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I have the blue/green and I love it! Perfect fit and the colours it's nice together, not too bright neongreen.
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SGP Neo Hybrid Satin Silver

Just recieved my Spigen Neo Hybrid in the mail. This case is great the holes for every cutout are perfectly aligned. There isn't one bad thing I can say about this case. The only thing that could be improved in the USB port cutout. It's smaller than many cases making larger USB cords unable to fit. My car charger was to large. Other than that this case is perfect. Great job Spigen!
nice! looks really sleek. how is the alignment for the headphone jack and the bottom microphone? any issues with the power and volume buttons sticking?
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nice! looks really sleek. how is the alignment for the headphone jack and the bottom microphone? any issues with the power and volume buttons sticking?
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Every cut out is perfect. I was worried ordering this because I purchased the Neo Hybrid on the Galaxy s3 and it was horrible. They redeemed themselves with this case. Buttons feel amazing and the case looks/feels the same way.
yeppp the best i already for this one 3 weeks ago , its perfect !! fits in all ways, but after those 3 weeks, back quality changed a bit
I got mine today, too (same color). What a great looking case.
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beautiful! i got a white one
So glad it wasn't as bad as their Galaxy s3 version.
looks exactly like mine, but i used a silver button and saved the black for now. did you install a tempered glass?
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looks exactly like mine, but i used a silver button and saved the black for now. did you install a tempered glass?
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Nope I don't have a screen protector on at the moment.
No offense to the op, but isn't there already like 7 threads about this case? Must we need another one? Mods should really merge these threads
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just got my infinity white today and although I love the look, it feels weird holding the phone now..it just doesn't feel natural in my hands
Got mine today as well - red case
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No offense to the op, but isn't there already like 7 threads about this case? Must we need another one? Mods should really merge these threads
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The more the better, that is what a forum is for, storage and bandwidth are plentiful these days, don't worry too much about it.
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Have this case as well and it feels too blocky for me. Don't even use it most of the time.
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I've had this case for 3 weeks, I love the case but I didn't bother creating new threads just to show it off, lol no offense but we already know what it looks like. nice pics non-the-less.
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The more the better, that is what a forum is for, storage and bandwidth are plentiful these days, don't worry too much about it.
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Read the forum rules, the first line.
Picked up the case a few days ago (they're local).
The best thing I'v done is pick up a Spigen case. This thing is SHARP. Precise fit and finish. Best case I've bought for any cell phone I've owned.
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See I love the way the case makes the phone feel. I have gotten use to it and it has grown on me. I like the way the phone looks has very sharp lines and people always ask me what phone that is because it makes it look like a different phone.
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phistyle said:
just got my infinity white today and although I love the look, it feels weird holding the phone now..it just doesn't feel natural in my hands
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Have this case as well and it feels too blocky for me. Don't even use it most of the time.
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I couldn't agree with you two more. I wish I would have read things like this before I spent $30 on this case
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Dude what camera you use?? great photos
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Thanks. It was actually quickly shot using a S3.
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