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First Nexus 4 Case Black S Case $4.00

Not sure where to put this post exactly so I decided to put it here. Just like the title says its a s case for the Nexus 4 but its from China so its going to take a little while to get here.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261126422229&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=96730571524
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phoneman09 said:
Not sure where to put this post exactly so I decided to put it here. Just like the title says its a s case for the Nexus 4 but its from China so its going to take a little while to get here.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261126422229&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=96730571524
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I like the look of it. Going to give it a shot. Thanks!

Great case, love it on my phone. And will absolutely take a month I learned first hand,I wouldn't bother ordering and just wait for local options once they arrive.
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Usually when I order from China, it takes around 2 weeks for me to get in the mail. I wish manufactures would have made them earlier since all the specs were released...I guess I'll just use some kind of pouch to carry it around till I get something.

That case would cover up the awesome back design No bueno

anirudh412 said:
That case would cover up the awesome back design No bueno
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Yep :good:

anirudh412 said:
That case would cover up the awesome back design No bueno
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The back won't look so awesome if you drop the phone and it shatters
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Cant keep living in fear man! Be a little careful about your phone, enjoy its beauty. Accidents might/ might not happen. Thats me! Livin mah life on the edge
Or maybe wait for some bumpers

Yep, don't want to cover up this awesome looking device!

rather wait for a better one..

Been case and screen protector free on my GNex for almost a year, not a scratch or ding on it.
Next week when my daughter takes it though it will be in a Kraken case

I would pick one up, but I don't want to cover up that sexy back of the nexus 4

I'm probably going to put a full body screen protector and not put on a case though that one looks nice. Just got be extra careful. What would be really cool is if they made a Qi inductive case, that charges your phone, that way you never need to charge your phone.

kefloxin said:
I'm probably going to put a full body screen protector and not put on a case though that one looks nice. Just got be extra careful. What would be really cool is if they made a Qi inductive case, that charges your phone, that way you never need to charge your phone.
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The Nexus 4 has QI charger built into it. I believe it has a range of 40mm... So unless your case is made of metal you will be okay.

707BeastMode707 said:
The back won't look so awesome if you drop the phone and it shatters
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Nor would the front most likely

These "S" design back cases are some of the ugliest cases I've seen. Kinda like those clear "Altezza" vehicle tail lights from the early 2000s.

tracerit said:
These "S" design back cases are some of the ugliest cases I've seen. Kinda like those clear "Altezza" vehicle tail lights from the early 2000s.
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I have to agree. They look really tacky.

pretty cheap

For me, I would thank the OP for this. for 4 bucks, I would buy a 'protection' while taking my time to wait for the perfect case...

intern said:
I have to agree. They look really tacky.
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They aren't beautiful but for the price, consistent design, thinness, and especially the grip edges, there's few competition from getting the most for your dollar perspective.
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Xgear tempered glass screen protector coming December-January!

Just received an email from Xgear
" We currently have tempered glass in development for the Nexus 4, we estimate that it will be ready by December-January."
YES! can't wait! Loved the one I had on my gnex
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IIRC, Xgear got a lot of flak for the mildly-visible dot layout on their S3 glass protector. Also, I'm noticing while I type, the phone seems a lot less sensitive than my S3. Hopefully it doesn't screw it up for the people that actually want this!

I actually hated the one on my Galaxy Nexus. I think the curved display is what ruined the soft key sensitivity. Hopefully this one will be better because it's a flat phone.
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Awesome! I hate the feeling of other screen protectors.
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how does this stuff compare to SGP GLAS.t??

I've read that SGP's stuff is made in the same factory that produces the protectors for XGear now.
I bought three of the Galaxy Nexus protectors when they came out; had one on the VZW GNex that I sold, have one on the GSM GNex that I'm about to ship to a friend on Friday (sold it, bought another 8G Nexus 4 to be my spare), and I have a third left over that's going out with the phone too. Always had great results, LOVED them, didn't mind the "dots" at all and never had any adhesive/curve problems.
I hate using a wet-apply type (BSE for now) protector on my N4's front glass, but it's all I have until XGear or whoever they rebrand from actually releases a product.

http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Vanhoud said:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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That looks cool! I might have to get one
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The big question is: How well will it play with the curved sides of the screen of the Nexus 4?

^ This!
What do you guys mean by dots on the screen?

I don't think the dots are going to be on the screen. The dots were on the original Galaxy Nexus screen but they revised it
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Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.

khanh1289 said:
Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.
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Wtf I ordered mine yesterday.... time to cancel and reorder
Did you use a discount code?
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Yeh sorry forgot to mention use discount code HOLIDAY12 so save some dough!

Looks interesting.

Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha

gqukyo said:
Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha
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I had the protector for my old Galaxy Nexus and it was amazing. Cannot wait to get this 1
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I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...

cheapskate88 said:
I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...
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Because then you would see the adhesive along the edges
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This does seem pretty interesting and I might give it a shot. Hopefully it should fit fine with the bumpers on.

dbrand.com N4 skins

Great skins for a great price.

Seems like it might look nice with the LG bumper. Might have to give it a try.
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Carbon one looks cool. Anyone tried yet?

A few people on reddit bought it and they said it has been great so far in terms of fitment. One had the carbon one and the other I believe had titanium or leather.

Really liking the look of the titanium one, might order one later this week. If anyone beats me to it, please post pictures!

Covering the back? NO-GO!
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Reddit post with photos:
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/16925q/dbrand_carbon_skin/

So are these protective skins, or just decorative stickers?

Im leaning towards titanium silver and black leather. I just wish it were legit leather

scandalousk said:
So are these protective skins, or just decorative stickers?
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What do u mean by protective? it'll prevent the glass from scratching but don't expect any drop protection
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otariq said:
What do u mean by protective? it'll prevent the glass from scratching but don't expect any drop protection
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I imagine they also help prevent the phone from sliding everywhere.
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jimmygoska said:
I imagine they also help prevent the phone from sliding everywhere.
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That's exactly why I bought one..tired of having to find a rough cloth to put the phone on so it doesn't slide all over the place. Purchased a carbon fiber one, hoping I get it next week.

Serious_Beans said:
That's exactly why I bought one..tired of having to find a rough cloth to put the phone on so it doesn't slide all over the place. Purchased a carbon fiber one, hoping I get it next week.
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Let us know how you like it.

heck if you have cracks on your back screen already you can cover it up :silly:

mario24601 said:
Let us know how you like it.
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I love it! lol, nexus doesn't slide every where now and it makes the phone look pretty awesome, can't speak for the leather looking ones but the carbon fiber one looks amazing. I'll take pics with my friends phone later.
I definitely recommend this if you don't mind covering up the glass back, I prefer it this way TBH, the effect is cool, but not cool engh I'd keep this sort of protection off.

Just received my titanium skin, it looks fantastic. Haven't applied it yet (I'm at work; haven't even taken it out of its vinyl pouch), but here's a quick picture so you can get an idea of the texture. I scratched at it a bit, it feels a lot harder than you'd expect.

Finally applied it, took maybe five minutes. The fit is perfect and it feels very nice. Photos don't really do it justice.

That's looks nice.can't wait to get my carbon fiber one.how long did it take for shipping?

wow looks very nice!

ceejay83 said:
That's looks nice.can't wait to get my carbon fiber one.how long did it take for shipping?
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I'm only a four-hour drive away, so not counting the weekend, it took a couple of days. Probably going to order a couple more now that I know what I'm dealing with (ridiculous precision, easy application, amazing results).

S-View flip cover defect?

I bought a flip cover, but it doesn't go all the way, and doesn't completely close. I removed it, and installed it again but that didn't solve it. Is it meant to be like this? I thought that it was supposed to snap magnetically and fully cover the screen
I have also installed a zagg screen protector installed, but I don't think that that should cause a problem like this. Is this a case of faulty design, or misinformed consumer? Pic included below.

I had the regular one and was not impressed. Did about the same...
Too much money for such a poor performer...

Yeah same issue here.
I am hoping the OtterBox for the S4 is going to be out within 2 weeks. If so, I'll return the S view cover for a refund and get the otterbox

The S-View cover DOES NOT magnetically close. Nor does the regular flip cover.
This is by design.
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danny39 said:
The S-View cover DOES NOT magnetically close. Nor does the regular flip cover.
This is by design.
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I didn't expect it to be magnetic, but if I lay my S4 down on a flat surface the cover should go down all the way. Mine stays open about 1/2" and doesn't fully close unless I hold it closed...

danny39 said:
The S-View cover DOES NOT magnetically close. Nor does the regular flip cover.
This is by design.
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Wow, this case was like 60 bucks. This is just horrible design, which is a shame because I was looking forward to it. Back to ATT this cover goes -_-. Now to look for another case.

glad i opted ut of the original and bought a knock off from aliexpress for 8 bucks

It s just new, set it facing down for a little bit for it to set in.
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Yeah I feel it should be magnetic, its 70 bucks for ****'s sake. But like the post above me said, it might just need to break in or be set face down for a while
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$70?? You got taken. Just bought mine from best buy $59
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primo523 said:
$70?? You got taken. Just bought mine from best buy $59
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Tax? Either way $59 doesn't sound any better for a case that doesn't stay shut on it's own, I wouldn't even pay $39.
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primo523 said:
$70?? You got taken. Just bought mine from best buy $59
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I didnt buy one, I thought that's what the price was though. My bad.
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primo523 said:
$70?? You got taken. Just bought mine from best buy $59
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I think you both got taken as I bought my s-view cover from a Smartone (mobile network operator) store here in Hong Kong for USD$29 yesterday. God knows why it's so expensive in the UK and US!!! It's a nice cover but definitely not worth $60

Yeah and there are $8 knock offs on Amazon already.
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neincraft said:
I bought a flip cover, but it doesn't go all the way, and doesn't completely close. I removed it, and installed it again but that didn't solve it. Is it meant to be like this? I thought that it was supposed to snap magnetically and fully cover the screen
I have also installed a zagg screen protector installed, but I don't think that that should cause a problem like this. Is this a case of faulty design, or misinformed consumer? Pic included below.
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over a few weeks, it will loosen up and sit much tighter on the screen......but it still wont stay shut in the even of a fall...

I ordered this case from Amazon, but it must be coming on the slow train, because it's taking forever to arrive. I like that it has the s view option, but still protects the phone better than the official case. Hopefully it won't be a piece of junk.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CC1XSHW/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mine closes flat and did as soon as I installed it, but others I know at the same event would not stay shut.

I tried this out on my phone yesterday at Best Buy and I didn't like it at all. The fitment felt off for me. It was kinda nifty, though.

jmoak said:
Tax? Either way $59 doesn't sound any better for a case that doesn't stay shut on it's own, I wouldn't even pay $39.
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Mine was 5 bucks but for a note!
CLOSES TOO!
LMBO!
why this is so funny I do not know...pass the meds!
SENT BY REVERSED ENGINEERED ALIEN TECHNOLOGY.........

Mine doesn't sit flat either. I'm gonna keep it a few days on it's face to see if it loosens up a bit. I only paid $20 for the official one so even if I don't like it it's not a huge loss.

Any good protection available yet ?

Hello!
I will get my One Mini in like 2 - 5 days. Of course I want to protect it.
Im kinda always outside and not at home, so there's like always a possibility to drop the phone.
My dad owns the bigger sibling (M7) and he told me this device is really slippy, even though it's pretty handy. I never dropped any of my phones outside and broke the display or anything.. Well I dropped my iPod Touch one time.. but that was an apple device.. I got over it
Now, are there any good cases out yet ?
Im currently using a flipcase on my Desire HD. Brand: I-Carer.
So I preffer cases like the one I have. Dad ordered THIS one.
Im searching for something simular. But I haven't found anything yet..
Anything out yet, or am I asking too early...

Mini protection....
Hi,
I'd suggest a case-mate "barely there" silicon sleeve, and get a Zagg screen protector (coming soon for the mini - check the site!)
As the phone's name suggests, it's mini, so why bulk it up with silly flip cases!

I own that one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00E8Y...flip case&qid=1376506583&ref_=sr_1_59&sr=8-59
Im honestly not that satisfied..
So imma order a new one soon..
I cant find a picture of the case you wrote down, can you post or pm a link ?
Think I'll prefer silicon soft cases..
I always had them, wanted to try something new but the flipcase makes a fast accept difficult, and not very handy..
I can post a full review to that case If needed.
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Busted. said:
I own that one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00E8Y...flip case&qid=1376506583&ref_=sr_1_59&sr=8-59
Im honestly not that satisfied..
So imma order a new one soon..
I cant find a picture of the case you wrote down, can you post or pm a link ?
Think I'll prefer silicon soft cases..
I always had them, wanted to try something new but the flipcase makes a fast accept difficult, and not very handy..
I can post a full review to that case If needed.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Mate-T...810120&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+one+mini+case+mate

Could always get the HTC double dip case and a casemate screen protector. I find it works really well

I've just put on a skinomi screen protector. Bought from amazon, same as Zagg, just slightly cheaper. Reply back once its fully stuck and useable and give an opinion on it.
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Simular to zagg ?
Can you send me a link ? Im on my phone, bad internet connection over here..cant find it on google..
I had a zagg screenprotector once.
Tbh i stil have it
Its stil on the device, and I loved that protector.
So I'd like to see the alternative, and maybe review it.
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crazycastle said:
I've just put on a skinomi screen protector. Bought from amazon, same as Zagg, just slightly cheaper. Reply back once its fully stuck and useable and give an opinion on it.
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Bought it, applied it following the direction, threw it away 20 seconds after. Complete waste of money. Hopefully Spiegen will come out the glass one for mini, by far the best screen protector I have ever had.

holyevilcow said:
Bought it, applied it following the direction, threw it away 20 seconds after. Complete waste of money. Hopefully Spiegen will come out the glass one for mini, by far the best screen protector I have ever had.
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I have to dissagree. It went on better than the zagg i done for my lads Desire C, and is crystal clear when on. Yes, some ppl don't like the feel of these types of protectors, but as for protection i think its worth it. And for only £7, its worth every penny.
I tried to post a link but have a restricted account atm, sorry.
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No problem mate, I already searched it up when I had better connection
Gonna try out soon, as I've been satisfied with the zagg case :thumbup:
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I've got a barely-there case that will deliver today along with some generic clear screen protectors. Will see if the case is worth while tonight.
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h8rift said:
I've got a barely-there case that will deliver today along with some generic clear screen protectors. Will see if the case is worth while tonight.
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I got my case mate barely there case yesterday - 100% definitely worth it, tried the htc and generic cheap cases, all rubbish. Case mate is the one.... lol
Have an invisible shield on it's way - will report back on the screen protection, it gets 5 star reviews on Amazon.....
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Where are you guys ordering your barely there cases? Amazon seems to only have them in pink...
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jholl016 said:
Where are you guys ordering your barely there cases? Amazon seems to only have them in pink...
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You can order direct from case mate - free delivery in the US:
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-Mini-Cases/HTC-One-Mini-Cases.asp

What you guys think about this one? Im thinking of buying it. Anyone owns it so I can see some opinions?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Double-...e=UTF8&qid=1386931608&sr=8-1&keywords=HC+C850

Relativedegree said:
What you guys think about this one? Im thinking of buying it. Anyone owns it so I can see some opinions?
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I use this Case together with a Adore June Sleeve and i have nothing to complain.

htc.one.mini said:
I use this Case together with a Adore June Sleeve and i have nothing to complain.
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I use orignal back cover form htc shop. Very good quality and save my phone very well.

I have the hard black case by Nillkin ... have no complaints about it
http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3540&page=1

leungalv said:
I have the hard black case by Nillkin ... have no complaints about it
I have this case as well and love it. A friend has the Barely There case from amazon uk. 14 sterling. Has great reviews!
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