I have looked up and down the accessory forums and didn't see anyone mention anything other than that they don't make them yet... I just purchased one off amazon.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099622&highlight=cruzerlite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997209&highlight=cruzerlite
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/lg/nexus-4
Smallsmx3 said:
I have looked up and down the accessory forums and didn't see anyone mention anything other than that they don't make them yet... I just purchased one off amazon.
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By looking up and down he meant "I checked the first two posts and they didn't say Cruzerlite"....
I like my Cruzerlite cases but they are really really slippery. I don't use them since I know I would drop my phone.
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By looking up and down he meant "I checked the first two posts and they didn't say Cruzerlite"....
I like my Cruzerlite cases but they are really really slippery. I don't use them since I know I would drop my phone.
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Funny, I have the XDA case and it doesn't feel that slippery. The Diztronic TPU however, is one slippery bugger! LOL
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By looking up and down he meant "I checked the first two posts and they didn't say Cruzerlite"....
I like my Cruzerlite cases but they are really really slippery. I don't use them since I know I would drop my phone.
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Actually i went down about thirty topics and got tired of reading how disappointed people were with the lack of quality cases out there
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kpjimmy said:
Funny, I have the XDA case and it doesn't feel that slippery. The Diztronic TPU however, is one slippery bugger! LOL
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Are the sides matte or glossy? The ones I have at matte on the side and it just doesn't have any friction against skin. The iBlason case I have is matte on the back and glossy on the sides. The sides are pretty sticky and it feels incredibly secure in hand.
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Are the sides matte or glossy? The ones I have at matte on the side and it just doesn't have any friction against skin. The iBlason case I have is matte on the back and glossy on the sides. The sides are pretty sticky and it feels incredibly secure in hand.
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Matte on the XDA case. Well I can see it be really slick on a cold brisk day, maybe that could be the cause of slippage? LOL
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Hey guys, I want to find a hard backing for this phone (because hard plastic feels so much better in the hand than gel case.. right? I haven't actually tried both out but I feel it would) but I want something that won't interfere with the edges of the front of the phone. Does anyone know of any cases like this or can you sell me on a soft backing that would again not interfere with the front experience? Thanks
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Hey guys, I want to find a hard backing for this phone (because hard plastic feels so much better in the hand than gel case.. right? I haven't actually tried both out but I feel it would) but I want something that won't interfere with the edges of the front of the phone. Does anyone know of any cases like this or can you sell me on a soft backing that would again not interfere with the front experience? Thanks
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nillkin matte back hard case
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Most cases have a lip along the sides that affects the curved corner of the phone. Havent seen any that don't actually. That being said, I'd reccomended the Nikon or ringke slim case now that they have fixed the issues with the early batch of cases.
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diztronic hard case
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diztronic hard case
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This.
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Nxxx said:
This.
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Has anyone even received their yet?? It just went on sale like Monday...
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Another vote for the Rinke Rearth SLIM. It's a fine case. It's very thin and makes the phone totally not slippery if you get the matte version. It feels good in your hands and will help protect the buttons from damage too. There isn't a ton of protection from drops as the top and bottom sides are pretty much exposed, but it's more or less what you are looking for short of some sort of thick back protector that sticks on like a screen protector.
Second on the nillkin, tho i would fancy the ringke if i was in the US...
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Hey i was thinking as no bumpers are available
can we make a bumper out of tpu case by cutting it?
don't want to hide that awesome sparkly effect of nexus 4
what say any tried that out
Tried it and it works to a point but unless you cut it precisely or with a machine it won't come out right I used one of the clear S line series and had a lot of miscuts o well
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rhut_tiger said:
Hey i was thinking as no bumpers are available
can we make a bumper out of tpu case by cutting it?
don't want to hide that awesome sparkly effect of nexus 4
what say any tried that out
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If you're considering a TPU bumper, then might as well get a Poetic Bumper, as that is what it is. Their Poetic Atmosphere is a clear TPU with "bumper" material in the right places, as another option.
Did it as well, the sides are a bit too lose if you want a true bumper. Cut it more like a poetic and it may be fine but I regret doing it for what it matters.
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so you guys say that it is better to have more thick and cut less so the tpu material can withstand the forces?
Has a s-line case. Got a second free from poetic. I made it into a bumper. It looks horrible .... Would not recommend unless you have an extra FREE case lying around.
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I did exactly it, and this is how it turns out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055668
zhuozhi211 said:
I did exactly it, and this is how it turns out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055668
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Lol sorry... but that looks ugly. =X
Foxy Roxy said:
Lol sorry... but that looks ugly. =X
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I didnt say the end product will please everyone, I just said this is how it turn out to be. In case anyone wanna try they know what they can expect.
Link- http://goo.gl/7Kqzi
I'll get my written review up as soon as I finish.
Link- http://goo.gl/3K84U
I'll get my written review up as soon as I finish.
Are you gadget guru?
Anyway, thanks for the review and exposure to this case. I never would have known about it. I've been considering the Rearth but everyone has been having issues (misaligned fit, bad delivery condition, leasing marks on the phone, jeez).
I already have the TPU case and the Slimbook from Poetic, but both are so bulky for daily use. So I just ordered this case, for $5! Pretty good price considering that's how much the knockoffs go for on eBay. And I certainly trust Exact-Deal and Poetic after my last purchase.
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Are you gadget guru?
Anyway, thanks for the review and exposure to this case. I never would have known about it. I've been considering the Rearth but everyone has been having issues (misaligned fit, bad delivery condition, leasing marks on the phone, jeez).
I already have the TPU case and the Slimbook from Poetic, but both are so bulky for daily use. So I just ordered this case, for $5! Pretty good price considering that's how much the knockoffs go for on eBay. And I certainly trust Exact-Deal and Poetic after my last purchase.
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Yes, I am GGHD and I have to agree with you. I'm surprised there wasn't much buzz on the Palette. Everyone must've thought it was just another slim case, but it's definitely more than that. It has certainly surpassed what I expected getting. I agree with you completely on the Slimbook; I did a review on that too .
BTW, check out the Atmosphere too. It's pretty nice too if you're looking for protection and the slim factor. The only issue with the Palette is that it doesn't offer great protection.
I have been using the Ringke SLIM case for almost a month now and decided to give this one a shot since it was cheap. I got it an hour ago and have to say I prefer it to the Ringke. It feels more grippy and it's much easier to take off.
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I didn't even know poetic had a slim case for the nexus 4 until now. I already have a ringke slim but I'm tempted to buy this. Also pretty nice that it somewhat covers the top and bottom!
I had a soft touch plastic back on my last phone and I definitely offer a more rubber-like feel. I also got my slim case today and while it's nice, it definitely isn't grippy. Imagine the HTC One X (not the X+).
However, the case is quite slim. Although, the phone always seems to get substantially bigger no matter how minimal the case is
Also, if anyone was wondering, the sides do not hamper swiping in from the edge. And I agree with GGHD, the case can be very easily removed and applied on a regular and frequent basis.
A lot of positive things about the case ergonomics, but a grippier material would have made it perfect.
I agree with the advice posts. While the Palette is by no means very grippy, it has more grip than the Diztronic Hardshell and according to the other guy, more grip than the Rearth Ringke Sim.
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Currently have the Diztronic ultra hard shell and love the hell out of it. However, I love the thiness of this and because of the review saying it's actually THINNER than the Diztronic Ultra hard case, I had to see for myself lol. I bought one on ebay because total cost with shipping was cheaper there than amazon. (No prime)
Do you think the Poetic Atmosphere will provide decent drop protection around waist hight? (as it's plastic, rather than TPU)
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Do you think the Poetic Atmosphere will provide decent drop protection around waist hight? (as it's plastic, rather than TPU)
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It's hard to judge protection and I don't want to say it will protect from a certain height if it may not. I would say that it packs a lot of protection considering how think it is.
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FlaminCheetos said:
great vid and nice work!
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Thanks! I'm going to get CL cases so I'll review them too.
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I ordered the palette case from Amazon and the reviewers mentioned there is a lip to protect the front. In your video you can clearly see a lip on the sides, yet you contradict that. I'm confused now
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I ordered the palette case from Amazon and the reviewers mentioned there is a lip to protect the front. In your video you can clearly see a lip on the sides, yet you contradict that. I'm confused now
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I saw that as well. I think it does. I'll report back when I get it. I was notified it was shipped today.
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I saw that as well. I think it does. I'll report back when I get it. I was notified it was shipped today.
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It does have a little bit of a lip. It feels like it has more than the Ringke Rearth case does.
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It does have a little bit of a lip. It feels like it has more than the Ringke Rearth case does.
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Good to hear, couldn't resist that $5 shipped price from Amazon
There is a very small lip. I was comparing to a case like the Diztronic TPU.
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There is a very small lip. I was comparing to a case like the Diztronic TPU.
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Just received the case and the lip is very small. I'm concerned if it'll actually protect the screen.
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Just received the case and the lip is very small. I'm concerned if it'll actually protect the screen.
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Agreed. VERY small lip. Def thinner then the Diztronic Ultra thin. But Feels a step above a screen protector on the back lol.
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There is a very small lip. I was comparing to a case like the Diztronic TPU.
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I was looking to get the Diztronic Hard Shell but may change my mind to this Poetic. Knowing you have both, could you compare them for us? thanks for the informative reviews.
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I was looking to get the Diztronic Hard Shell but may change my mind to this Poetic. Knowing you have both, could you compare them for us? thanks for the informative reviews.
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I have both and seeing that the Poetic is actually thinner, IMO I'd go with the Diztronic Ultra Hard shell. The Diztronic has a bit better grip IMO. I mean they both can be gripped well and for $5 bux shipped, its a great case, but very VERY minimal. I don't really think the front face has a defined lip. On the corner's it's raised a bit, but not like the diztronic. Diztronic wins on feel and fit but Poetic wins on the price an thinness.
Just got hold of one of these and I thought I'd share the review with you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MRHkLupAKk&feature=youtu.be
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Just got hold of one of these and I thought I'd share the review with you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MRHkLupAKk&feature=youtu.be
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In your opinion is the Rearth Ringke Hybrid Fusion Case much more thicker than an original Bumper?
Oli2k said:
Just got hold of one of these and I thought I'd share the review with you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MRHkLupAKk&feature=youtu.be
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Hello, are you from UK? From where did you get this bumper?
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In your opinion is the Rearth Ringke Hybrid Fusion Case much more thicker than an original Bumper?
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Not to answer for him, but having the official bumper twice and both times selling them because I just didn't like the functionality of it. Comparing both, the Rearth is like any tpu case out there just a clear back, where the official bumper makes the phone a bit wider to my personal preference.
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In your opinion is the Rearth Ringke Hybrid Fusion Case much more thicker than an original Bumper?
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It does make the phone quite a bit thicker than the official bumper. Still feels good to use though.
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ar47vn said:
Hello, are you from UK? From where this you get this bumper?
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Yes I am. It was sent directly to me. I believe online retailers are getting stock very soon.
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Great review, I've been using the case for about a week now and when I finally took it off I remembered how much easier the buttons were to press. If they could fix them this case would be amazing. I wish my plastic was as clear as yours, mine looks "foggy" even after removing the screen protectors.
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Great review, I've been using the case for about a week now and when I finally took it off I remembered how much easier the buttons were to press. If they could fix them this case would be amazing. I wish my plastic was as clear as yours, mine looks "foggy" even after removing the screen protectors.
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They seem to pick up grease very quickly which gives a foggy effect. Try using window cleaner on it.
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They seem to pick up grease very quickly which gives a foggy effect. Try using window cleaner on it.
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Another user used Meguiar's NXT car wax. Just a little dab on the front and back and it looked shiny and new again! LOL.
Would it be too much If I asked If you could measure the total width of the phone with the case on? Just to get a better picture of how much it adds on the sides as in the videos and photos it doesn't look more than 1.5-2mm.
Thanks!
I already have the diztronic tpu case, and its great except for the matte finish. The phone actually has less grip with the case on.
Are their any tpu cases out there with the same style as the diztronic but with a finish that actually provides some grip with still making the buttons easy to use?
the s-line case I bought ages ago has a nice grip to it but the buttons are a nightmare on that thing.
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Kindatired said:
I already have the diztronic tpu case, and its great except for the matte finish. The phone actually has less grip with the case on.
Are their any tpu cases out there with the same style as the diztronic but with a finish that actually provides some grip with still making the buttons easy to use?
the s-line case I bought ages ago has a nice grip to it but the buttons are a nightmare on that thing.
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Doesn't diztronic have a glossy one?
I haven't tried it but a lot if folks like the Mercury cases.
Tpu, cut outs for the buttons and pretty grippy. My wife has one for her gs3 and loves it.
Here's a link to the white model. There are loads of colors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AOW8ILC/ref=mw_dp_img?is=l
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You could also try amzer's soft tpu range. I'm using the pure black one really grippy and buttons are easy to use.
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I have a S-line one, it works great but I retired it for a bumper. There are grippy surfaces on both sides and the buttons are easy to press. It's a semi glossy and matte finish.
I can probably give it to you if you're from Singapore.
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You could also try amzer's soft tpu range. I'm using the pure black one really grippy and buttons are easy to use.
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Do they provide any genuine protection...? Or they seem like some cheap roadside stuff...? I saw flipkart having a lot of those but I never heard anyone recommend them...can u provide some info...? And a few pics too, if its not too much to ask...
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I highly suggest the tpu cases made by mercury. It has a nice grip to it (unless your hands are moist), with a beautiful finish.
There are cutouts for the buttons which is very easy to access.
I currently own both the diztronic and mercury cases, and I personally prefer the diztronic for its grip and ease of button use, and mercury for there nice range of colors and design.
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I highly suggest the tpu cases made by mercury. It has a nice grip to it (unless your hands are moist), with a beautiful finish.
There are cutouts for the buttons which is very easy to access.
I currently own both the diztronic and mercury cases, and I personally prefer the diztronic for its grip and ease of button use, and mercury for there nice range of colors and design.
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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All colors here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOW8ICQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Can u leave a link to mercury cases u talked about...?
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$5.99 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111021893842?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Do they provide any genuine protection...? Or they seem like some cheap roadside stuff...? I saw flipkart having a lot of those but I never heard anyone recommend them...can u provide some info...? And a few pics too, if its not too much to ask...
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They do protect pretty well and will protect your screen to because there's a lip on the front. Pics I will upload a little later (sorry! I m out of town).
If you're looking for a good strong protective case then the amzers are good but they don't look all that good though....
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Well I got the A2 from cruzerlite (had one from on my one X) and out of driztronic, s-line and A2 the A2 wins.
The driztronic feels like it would offer more protection if the phone was dropped, but you would probably need that extra protection considering the finish they put on it is so slippery that you will be dropping it all time.
So while the cruzerlite does feel a bit thinner it just feels way better in the hand. The button cutouts are the perfect size making it easy to access, and while the buttons on the driztronic case were covered they did give a nice click when pushed. I just found the buttons were too flush with the case making it hard to feel were to push.
I will probably grab one of the mercury cases next just to compare all three of the "good" tpu cases out there.
As for the s-line, it might depend in who you get it from as the molds might be different from different places, but I got so fed up with the buttons on that case that I cut them out myself. What I found was the button covers on the case don't even line up with the buttons properly.
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Boxwave TPU: http://amzn.com/B000GGBDF4
just received it and here's my c&p from my amazon review:
Simple, and great looking case that fully protects your nexus 4. The back is a matte finish, while the sides and front are a gloss material which help with grip. The buttons are covered and molded, which give it a high quality look and they feel good to press. The camera/speaker/charger/headphone cutouts are perfect and there's no branding on the case. This case is much better than the diztronic I have, which has a big ugly logo on the back, hard to press buttons, and hard to grip.
+1 Also forgot to mention the front lip on the boxwave isn't as tall as the diztronic. With the diztronic I had a hard time touching the edges of the screen