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Kays Cases

Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case

they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.

ptrm2 said:
they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.
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That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I ordered it from amazon and it should be here soon. I'll update with impressions and pics of it on the device when it shows up.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.

shadymouse said:
I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.
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Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case

donec said:
Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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+$3.98 shipping for me... booooooo

I haven't gotten the clear case I ordered yet from them, but I can vouch for their customer service.
I preordered the clear case and received a package from them late last week. It had an S case in it.
The clear cases have taken a little longer to manufacture, so they sent me a free S case to make sure my phone is protected until the clear case is in stock.
Note: I ordered the clear case, not the smoked clear. Looks like they took the clear option off of Amazon temporarily.

Yea I ordered it Friday I think its shipping today I'll post some pics when I get it ...didn't notice the back saying Kay's case till after Lol :/
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Razer(x) said:
Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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I have their S- line type case on my nexus 4 right now, I know it isn't the same case, but very similar. TBO it looks like the same one that is selling on Ebay from China for less.
I considered buying one off Ebay, but glad I didn't because they sent me a black case when I ordered a clear one. I messaged them and they are sending me the clear one I ordered free of charge. I know it is rare to have an issue like I did, but it is nice to know they have good customer
service.
Here's a link to the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A72UR7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

what a crock.
i received my kay case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZNBI2M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
and it was identical to iblason:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Y0ZZD4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
I mean identical in every way. Even the insert they gave. Both are unbranded black cases.
Do not buy this case thinking it might be an alternative to the iblason.
IDENTICAL

I am looking for a clear shield just for the back. Can anyone suggest anything?
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i bought one of these in black. not bad. i dont really like the way the official bumper fits on the phone so this will do until a nicer tpu one comes out.

Got mine yesterday. I like it but it peels up the corners of my Xtremeguard protector. I'm gonna try a thinner protector with it.

Alternative bumper case

Still waiting for my N4 but just spotted this one on Amazon as an alternative since it's impossible to order the official one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

obsanity said:
Still waiting for my N4 but just spotted this one on Amazon as an alternative since it's impossible to order the official one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Sir I'm not trying to be rude,but this has been posted countless times.

heat361 said:
Sir I'm not trying to be rude,but this has been posted countless times.
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I'm pretty sure, it will be posted a million times more, and when you mention it's already been posted they get all pissy and claim no this is different.... lol oh well! chime in mod.

I checked a few pages down before posting. Oh well..... Sorry.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054
cant confirm if its for our phone but looks good!
edit: just contacted seller and he said it DOES fit the Nexus 4 perfectly! i might give this a shot guys..also available in black

tuffballa said:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054
cant confirm if its for our phone but looks good!
edit: just contacted seller and he said it DOES fit the Nexus 4 perfectly! i might give this a shot guys..also available in black
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dont waste your time with those bumpers, i bought similar ones for gnex and they were garbage, the rubber will start pealing from the pastic after a few weeks or sooner if you take it off and on too much. I bought a black and white one, the white one had a hole in a random spot. they look and feel very cheap, i paid $7 for them and felt like i was ripped off.

Why is one corner open seems like a bad design
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yeah. a hole on one of the corners seems a bit weird

tuffballa said:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054
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15$ for that bumper is expensive. I prefer pay 10$ more (with shipping fees) and get the original one. On Amazon, the price is more reasonnable

The Google bumper is great, feels like it was always meant to be on the device, and doesn't add noticeable bulk. I'd recommend shelling out the extra bucks.
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Mootarjim said:
The Google bumper is great, feels like it was always meant to be on the device, and doesn't add noticeable bulk. I'd recommend shelling out the extra bucks.
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not sure if I agree with the noticeable bulk part. The device doesn't feel thicker but it definitely feels wider and takes some getting used to. I love the bumper for the most part and it definitely has grown on me but then when I take it out and feel the device naked the difference is night and day.

at the amazon price, ordered one for everyone I know with a N4 lol. I already ordered one for myself but I'm sure they will enjoy them too.
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Diztronic soft TPU case review

Hey guys,
So I got my stuff from Diztronic and I am amazed. I dig it..and the reason why is because it found a great market : cheap bastards like me that hate paying more than 15 bucks but still want high quality
Check the video!
http://youtu.be/LN8HEFFZgTc
Also...I smell a giveaway coming VERY soon

Good review, but should be merged with ploone's vid review as well. He did his review a week or so ago. I think there's also a third one as well not a vid review, more of a photo review.

I think I might buy the Black one. Looks impressive.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diztronic...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cccffcd5f

MSI Afterburner said:
I think I might buy the Black one. Looks impressive.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diztronic...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cccffcd5f
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It honestly is. Specially for the price. FYI I'm doing a giveaway soon and post it here for you guys .
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kpjimmy said:
Good review, but should be merged with ploone's vid review as well. He did his review a week or so ago. I think there's also a third one as well not a vid review, more of a photo review.
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Thank you ! Reason I make an independent thread is cause I don't like just getting into someone's opinion and as a user sometimes opinions differ to and it can start arguments .
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rault18 said:
It honestly is. Specially for the price. FYI I'm doing a giveaway soon and post it here for you guys .
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That would be great if you do. I'm personally going to pay for it in eBay though, as it would be very cheap of me not to for something of that quality.

MSI Afterburner said:
That would be great if you do. I'm personally going to pay for it in eBay though, as it would be very cheap of me not to for something of that quality.
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You might want to consider ordering it directly from Diztronic's site and using coupon code XDA to get 10% off.

formicae said:
You might want to consider ordering it directly from Diztronic's site and using coupon code XDA to get 10% off.
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Do they ship to United Kingdom? If so, I might be interested if the price is lower than my eBay link.

MSI Afterburner said:
Do they ship to United Kingdom? If so, I might be interested if the price is lower than my eBay link.
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Yes, if you order via their website, they will ship to the UK.
paulbadassbriant said:
I've just ordered one from their site, and im in the UK, the shipping cost is great too, use the XDA code
1 x Diztronic Matte Back Black TPU Case for LG Nexus 4 (NEX4-DM-BLK) $12.50
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Sub-Total: $12.50
USPS First Class Mail (2-5 day domestic, 7-30 day intl): $2.50
Discount Coupon: XDA : -$1.25
Total: $13.75
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Explore3 said:
Yes, if you order via their website, they will ship to the UK.
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Nice .didn't know it would be that cheap
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Are u still going to be giving the case away?
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otariq said:
Are u still going to be giving the case away?
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not just this case...BUT more than one keeping it a surprise for Y'all ...

Carls Jr said:
I really wish we had more TPU case options
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yes and no...I mean there are other fellas there selling tpu but are very low quality. I believe DIZ found a good balance between price and quality . I wish there were more tpu options as good as this one

rault18 said:
Hey guys,
So I got my stuff from Diztronic and I am amazed. I dig it..and the reason why is because it found a great market : cheap bastards like me that hate paying more than 15 bucks but still want high quality
Check the video!
http://youtu.be/LN8HEFFZgTc
Also...I smell a giveaway coming VERY soon
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Guess I am gonna buy one of these due to price/quality :good:

drk_x said:
Guess I am gonna buy one of these due to price/quality :good:
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honestly you cant go wrong. On the cheap cases side ill stick with disztronic cruzerlite and rearth . them 3 do some good inexpensive cases

AW: Diztronic soft TPU case review
Thanks for the review. Case lools really great. I will order one. Actually i had a TPU case from mumbi at Amazon. But the case looks not so good.
..... from my Nexus 4 .....

Honestly, I'm not sure why this case is not more popular. As far as TPU cases go this is the one of the better(if not the best) case I've seen. The inside has a felt like material that protects/cushions the phone back(the glass part ). Its similar to the new Body Glove case but its a bit sleeker and better looking(no stormtrooper look here). High quality design and materials. Bump for a great product. Great price too.
Also has anyone used this case with the Orb? Any issues with charging with the case on?

My favorite case, also purchased the mybat case, but prefer the diztronic. Provides enough protection and good grip.

formicae said:
You might want to consider ordering it directly from Diztronic's site and using coupon code XDA to get 10% off.
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I was just about to checkout and saw there was a discount code field, after a quick Google search for a code, this thread popped up with your post. I saved ~$1.95, not much, but it adds up over time!

I had one of these for my Galaxy Nexus and loved it. I just got one for my Nexus 4 and was a little disappointed. The on/off and volume buttons seem to need a little harder push than it did when naked or with the bumper case that came with it. On a good note, the Zens charger I got today seems to work just fine with the case on. I will find out how well tonight when I charge it.
One more thing, the data/charging cable I use in my car that worked fine on the Gnex, does not work in the Nexus 4 case as the cut out is two small. I can swap out the cable with a thinner one so that's no big deal.

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.

S-view cover is actually worth getting

All the reviews I see of the S-view say it is bad, when actually they are reviewing it before it has had a chance to be broken in. When broken in it closes completely, and it doesn't leave marks on the screen when you use a screen protector. I would recommend getting a cheap knock of and see if you like the feel before getting the real one.
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I just grabbed an official one for $36 on ebay that ships from the United States.
I'm pretty excited for it and will not post a review until I let it settle in. I also plan on using it only for when I work or travel. When I'm at home, I'll replace it back to the stock cover.

can you give me link of ebay where you buy s-view

gjokic said:
can you give me link of ebay where you buy s-view
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321119355840&var=510115107718#ht_836wt_1399
Free shipping too.

mjs2011 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321119355840&var=510115107718#ht_836wt_1399
Free shipping too.
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On a lot of the straight from China sites they have S-View looking cases that look identical to the real ones for around $5. Just don't want to wait the month or more to get it

reTARDIS said:
On a lot of the straight from China sites they have S-View looking cases that look identical to the real ones for around $5. Just don't want to wait the month or more to get it
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That's why I grabbed this one immediately since it ships from the USA.
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What are your guys opinions on using this with an additional case? Is it even possible and too much? lol

mjs2011 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321119355840&var=510115107718#ht_836wt_1399
Free shipping too.
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It says it's an aftermarket product, meaning knock off, and it's $36. Too pricey. Amazon currently has it for under $50, I'd pay the extra for the real one
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MMakoto said:
It says it's an aftermarket product, meaning knock off, and it's $36. Too pricey. Amazon currently has it for under $50, I'd pay the extra for the real one
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If it works and looks like the original, I'm happy to save $15.
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i couldnt stand taking pictures with this case on so i just returned it

The $35 one is fake. The number 4 is wrong they used roman numerals, the real uses just 4.
This one looks more like the real one and cheaper Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281102072267
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theraker007 said:
i couldnt stand taking pictures with this case on so i just returned it
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I checked it out and fitted the white one today at bestbuy, but just couldn't justify spending $40+tax (after pricematch and $10 credit) on a plastic case, maybe if it was leather. I take pics of my toddler a lot, so this case is just not right for me.
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I picked up an S-View case when I bought my S4. I do like how it helps to steady the phone when taking pictures or watching my Slingplayer. I use it as a sort of mono pod in my hands. It does remove finger prints on the glass with tge felt lined inside.
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I really like the s view option, but I'm not thrilled with any of the cases out there yet. I would like one that properly protects the corners of the phone, and that stay closed if the phone is dropped. So far none of them have those features. I have an s view case (the tridea brand, from amazon) that I'll use until something better comes along.

ArianaGrande said:
All the reviews I see of the S-view say it is bad, when actually they are reviewing it before it has had a chance to be broken in. When broken in it closes completely, and it doesn't leave marks on the screen when you use a screen protector. I would recommend getting a cheap knock of and see if you like the feel before getting the real one.
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Does it block camera function when flipped all the way over?

Lolento said:
Does it block camera function when flipped all the way over?
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No, it doesn't. The s view window is over the camera when flipped all of the way over. However, the window can pick up fingerprints, so that's something to be aware of when taking pictures. This hasn't been a problem for me so far, but I've seen posts by others who are concerned about it.

the s cover .. i have one.. its really uhh.. useless? i mean having that screen does nothing.. if you want to see something you still need to pick up your phone and unlock it..
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Found the 14.99 version on ebay is fake.

Gibbs said:
I really like the s view option, but I'm not thrilled with any of the cases out there yet. I would like one that properly protects the corners of the phone, and that stay closed if the phone is dropped. So far none of them have those features. I have an s view case (the tridea brand, from amazon) that I'll use until something better comes along.
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Agree. Waiting for decent case that actually protects all the bezel and include the window.
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Doesnt it use more battery though??