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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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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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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 terrible

Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.

winwiz said:
Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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Thanks for a quick review lol...I was fixing to buy it until I saw a video on youtube saying the same thing. Oh well, just a rubber/plastic case it is for me.

Go for the sgp cases mate. They look awesome
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It's a good concept, except I'm having to leave my phone face down

Agree
wouldn't even put it on even if they gave it free with the box it looks weird

way over priced.

Couldn't agree more with this, was really looking forward to this case but I'd re-packaged it back up for a return within ten minutes. For the price of it it really is very poor, in fact I wouldn't use it for any price.
I've switched to a Spigen screen protector and one of their neo hybrid cases. Great combo.

winwiz said:
Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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You sure it was the official one?
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jrollercoasters said:
You sure it was the official one?
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or course

Weird mines pretty good, no complaints. Mine closes but will open if I hold it upside down but that's gonna happen.
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It's definitely over priced buy people were finding deals for 30 which is a much more reasonable price.
And there was a thread on this already explaining that the case not closing all the way was a common issue that would go away with a couple days of breaking in.
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I love mine. Got it free at the launch event.

Yeah, I love this case.. Already tried a couple but this makes the phone look more high-end.
After a couple of days the hinge loosens up.. just gots to ride it out
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I actually like it, although it's super overpriced
The cover does loosen up over time, although an extra 1mm of material in the hinge area would have made a tremendous difference
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Does anyone have pictures/ videos of the white s view on the black mist s4?

As above, it will loosen up soon. Mine is shutting more and more by the hour
Also found it very pricy (Paid £38 before launch) and feel I need a case for a case just to protect the more expensive one but anyway

are you guys not getting smudge marks on the window? inside and out?

question about this case when taking pics or recording video, does it bother you guys much?

I've seen one also in the Samsung kiosk in Best Buy, and I have to agree they are crap. It doesn't seem to close properly, and for something that feels that cheap and basic, it shouldn't be $60. And I agree with someone above - I wouldn't use them even if they were free.

Yeah I have one too and not happy with it. Think long term too, this thing is going to cause some crazy screen burn on that HD amoled.
What were Samsung thinking... Oh wait yeah $$$$$$ ....