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For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
I just picked two of these up on Ebay for $8.99 shipped. The only way I can describe them is a silicone skin/hard case hybrid.
It's basically a silicone case with a hard cover that holds the silicone case on a bit better plus gives a little bit o' hard cover type protection. Every silicone case i've had in the past liked to slip off pretty easily - this doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon!
The ones I got were the lime green and carbon fiber variants, but they can be also had in pink, blue or black. I thought the lime green with black screamed Android!
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
Ebay seller's name is "moderntechs" . Search with keywords on Ebay "Nexus Hard Silicone" and you'll pull them right up!
wow that's pretty awesome. I know there was a company that made something similar for iPhones, and some people here were emailing them to petition for a N1 model. I have to say this probably does exactly the same thing for much, much cheaper.
Nice find!
EDIT: does this case make your phone really hot when there is heavy data usage?
I think I worded that poorly.. $8.99 EACH shipped, but still, not a bad deal.
do you have an invisible skin or best skin ever? I have a best skin ever and have found that a couple(admittedly cheap) hard snap on cases I've purchased wouldn't close completely due to this skin, but it sounds like these are a bit different?
I have no additional skin but I have no doubts this would fit with one of those.
I believe it's a knock-off for Casemate tough hybrid
doesn't look the same but idea is identical
JWhipple said:
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
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I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
gsvnet said:
I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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Lime green seems to also have free shipping -
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3a58d45c54
Re: For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
case mate makes something like that...
I have it plus a skin by BSE, just in case some dust gets under it.Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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that'd be nice. I look forward to it
how fast does this guy ship?
just bought one myself.
I ordered both of mine on a Monday and they arrived on Friday. That's about normal for first class mail between California and Florida though.
I say invest in a good case. Get Seidio Innocase II. Feels very good in the hand. All worth the money.
I got my case on Monday. I can do a video review as well if anyone likes..
Quick take: It has a real solid feel, looks pretty cool, and even my fashion conscious girlfriend agrees. There were a few *small* nitpicks with the fit that I had that are hard to explain in typing, but it was definitely worth the 8 bucks. Again, it feels considerably solid and I like that it works with a bestskinever where a traditional hard case does not.
Deal breaker: It's so solid, that's kind of a pain to take off of the phone. I have a desktop dock that I use every night and live with the fact that I just have to remove the standard gelli type soft cases, which is easy to do. So, for that reason I probably won't be using it much, but if I didn't use a dock, I'd use this case 24/7
I have to agree 100% - very solid, especially for the price!
I looked at the MyBat website and I see that they make similar cases for other phones, so I've been sending any admirers looking to see if they can find one for their phones.
I came across a bunch of other models for other phones on Amazon by searching for MyBat and Hybrid.
I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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Same thoughts exactly. Definitely worth the money, does the same job that a 30 dollar case does, at 8 bucks.
hey guys, I cannot find that reseller on ebay with that name. Is it gone or renamed?
care to provide a link please?
thanks
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I just reviewed 3 Sensation 4G cases on my website. This is the one I liked best
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION-SKIN-CASE-QUBITS-BRANDED/dp/B005A2UR4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315591998&sr=8-1
The first and best case is the gel skin solid black made by Quibits. It is a black case that attempts to keep the Sensation’s style by having a solid black stripe in the middle. It feels great in my hands with a solid feel that will not slip from anyone’s fingers. The case also covers a bit of the front for when you drop your phone face first. It is a made of flexible plastic, called TPU, but when put on the android smartphone it becomes quite solid. The included microfiber cloth is a bit cheap but for 7 bucks this case is a steal.
I hope that helps! For those who want to check out my article
http://www.blamza.com/sensation-4g-cases-review/
Nice reviews. These really help people that are like me and are totally anal about buying stuff and want to make sure they are getting a good product. I already have the Yoobao TPU case shipping on its way right now, but if I don't like it I'll definitely give the Qubits case a try since most people seem to like it.
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Nice reviews. These really help people that are like me and are totally anal about buying stuff and want to make sure they are getting a good product. I already have the Yoobao TPU case shipping on its way right now, but if I don't like it I'll definitely give the Qubits case a try since most people seem to like it.
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I have the Yoobao one and I am actually not using it lol. It's ok, adds a bit more bulk to my liking but looks nice. I have the white/clear one.
+1. I own this case too, and it's great. Barely adds any additional girth to the phone and is easy to take off and put on. Great look and feel.
You cant really go wrong with that case. Its fantastic. Im currently using it right now.
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And how about http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEL-TPU-MES...214984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbb86dac8
That case looks great!
ciaphuas said:
I just reviewed 3 Sensation 4G cases on my website. This is the one I liked best
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION-SKIN-CASE-QUBITS-BRANDED/dp/B005A2UR4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315591998&sr=8-1
The first and best case is the gel skin solid black made by Quibits. It is a black case that attempts to keep the Sensation’s style by having a solid black stripe in the middle. It feels great in my hands with a solid feel that will not slip from anyone’s fingers. The case also covers a bit of the front for when you drop your phone face first. It is a made of flexible plastic, called TPU, but when put on the android smartphone it becomes quite solid. The included microfiber cloth is a bit cheap but for 7 bucks this case is a steal.
I hope that helps! For those who want to check out my article
http://www.blamza.com/sensation-4g-cases-review/
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can you find the case on ebay? on amazon they dont send it to israel
havlaz said:
can you find the case on ebay? on amazon they dont send it to israel
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I don't see it on ebay but maybe they are just OOS
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And how about http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEL-TPU-MES...214984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbb86dac8
That case looks great!
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Looks like a wicker basket to me. But each his/her/it own.
I bought one of these for my dad's One S and it is one of the most minimal and good looking cases I've ever used. The textured back is brilliant and feels great but the top and bottom edges aren't protected that well.
Still for £5.25 you can't go wrong.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Nil...hes&var=430107807284&hash=item1e74c29049#shId
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I bought one of these for my dad's One S and it is one of the most minimal and good looking cases I've ever used. The textured back is brilliant and feels great but the top and bottom edges aren't protected that well.
Still for £5.25 you can't go wrong.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Nil...hes&var=430107807284&hash=item1e74c29049#shId
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Thanks! I'll purchase this and use it along with a pouch to make up for the minimal top & bottom protection. Looks really slick though. Is there a video review?
Nillkin is awesome. Is this the real deal ?
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Thanks! I'll purchase this and use it along with a pouch to make up for the minimal top & bottom protection. Looks really slick though. Is there a video review?
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I've had a look on youtube and this is the closest I could find https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJpy_f2OoLU but those are all smooth backed where as this has a textured back which I prefer because you can't see scratches on it and feels better imo.
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Nillkin is awesome. Is this the real deal ?
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The seller states "100% Nillkin Original Genuine New & Retail Box IN STOCK" and is pretty high rated so I just took their word and ordered it.
This is the official nillkin page: http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=2960&page=1
Ordered one myself, looks really good quality. Bunch of people selling them on eBay for $7 or so which is good
Thats an awesome case, but i hate it when they leave the top and bottom unprotected. Thats why ive gone tpu.
Might give it a try in future though.
Looks great but the cases ship from China and take 3 weeks to arrive according to the expected delivery times.
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Looks great but the cases ship from China and take 3 weeks to arrive according to the expected delivery times.
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As long as it takes to deliver the Nexus 4
LOL
Looks nice but it also looks like this case does not protect the top and bottom edges of the phone at all!
Ordered from HK as they seems to ship a couple of days sooner for 5p more!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Nillkin-Matte-Hard-Cover-Case-LCD-Guard-for-Google-Nexus-4-16GB-LG-E960-/200853078007?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2ec3c6bff7
Ordered 2 from http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330828468690#ht_4799wt_1271, hope they fit well!! They look really slick. I like the texture and the minimal look.
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Looks nice but it also looks like this case does not protect the top and bottom edges of the phone at all!
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The top and bottom doesn't bother me. I prefer to use my phones naked but feel like I need some protection for the back of the N4. I ordered a Ringke slim case and now this. I'll probably pick up an inexpensive TPU case as well and be set
Now if only I could get my phone
That is a nice looking case! As others have stated though, they should have put a few pennies more of plastic to cover the two most prone areas to drop damage aside from the corner! I'm a big fan of the silicone + hard cover combo cases like Otterbox and Casemate make and have been waiting for one of them to put out a case, but it's taking too long and this is a case I'd consider IF it had covered the top/bottom
Still leaning towards the bumper... but this is pretty close to what I'd want!
I had this case for my 4X HD, top notch. They feel great in hand as well. Excellent quality.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=130808472968
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Ordered 2 of these. Had previous experience with the brand and they're all good.
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Just ordered a black one on Ebay for $8.99 that says it will arrive between Dec 6th and the 14th. I was debating on whether or not to get white or black but in the end the best shipping time was by a seller only offering black. Not a big deal I guess.
Ordered a red one from this,
few cents cheaper and it's from Hong Kong which should have better shipping than China
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330828468690#ht_9631wt_1271
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Just ordered a black one on Ebay for $8.99 that says it will arrive between Dec 6th and the 14th. I was debating on whether or not to get white or black but in the end the best shipping time was by a seller only offering black. Not a big deal I guess.
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woot, thanks to you i ordered one too. everyone i saw at first said dec 14th - jan 1st. i was like screw that lol. but after your post i looked harder and found one that should arrive between dec 7th and dec 13th. buyin cases is like shoes, gotta have a few!
I was going to get the brown case until somebody mentioned that the top and the bottom aren't covered. I've been waiting for a brown or green cover for the longest time, but none of the TPU covers have these covers.
UAG has a Christmas to New Years Eve Sale of up to 40% Off!! 12/24 - 12/31
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/?utm_...103248137&mc_cid=c6ae32fb93&mc_eid=175e8d07a4
For example, the S4 cases are normally $34.95.
They are now only $24.47.
If you received an email, enter your email address in the coupon box for an additional $5 off, reducing the price down to $19.47 (-44%)
Merry Christmas!!!!
Very good cases. Bought the black one for myself a few months ago. It's my favorite case so far, and I have a bit of a case "problem," as I'm sure a lot of you do. It's also considerably lighter than you may think. The pictures seem to imply that it's far more bulky than it is.
Lol!
I never had a case problem until the S4.
Now it has become an addiction
Before the S4, I never even owned a single case.
But after the screen cracked on my S3 from a 12" drop onto concrete, and the crap I had to go through with Austrian, sending back a defective replacement and not having a 32gb model in blue available to send me, I said I'll be buying a case for my S4.
Even though I have Tmo insurance for loss, theft, breakage, etc, having a case may avoid needing any replacements, but with the $650 or so price tags of the S4, I carry insurance just in case.
The UAG is one of the most protective of cases in a very minimal form factory, although @&34.95, it is a little on the high side. The sale price is very good though.
I have the Scout, and just ordered the Maverick.
These are cheaper on amazon and a better deal if you are a prime member as well.
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These are cheaper on Amazon and a better deal if you are a prime member as well.
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The Maverick/Ice case won't be available from Amazon directly until February.
It's only available from a third party on Amazon, which brings the price with shipping to $30.43
The other cases, even with free shipping (available with over $35 in orders, or with Prime) still don't beat the UAG prices with the $5 off, of $19.47, except for the Slate model which $18.16, but that's only if you can get free shipping.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-GEAR-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00CJY913M
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The Maverick/Ice case won't be available from Amazon directly until February.
It's only available from a third party on Amazon, which brings the price with shipping to a little less than $34.95.
The other cases, even with free shipping (available with over $35 in orders, or with Prime) still don't beat the UAG prices with the $5 off, of $19.47, except for the Slate model which is a little over $18.16, but that's only if you can get free shipping.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-GEAR-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00CJY913M
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Sorry about that, didn't see the $5 off at the end. How do you get that code from them?
First thing I did today when I woke up I ordered a maverick UAG for S4 shipped to my house for $19 and some change ...you can't beat that
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Sorry about that, didn't see the $5 off at the end. How do you get that code from them?
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I had signed up to receive emails previously, so the 40% off notification email says that if you enter the email address, you get an additional $5 off.
raed81 said:
First thing I did today when I woke up I ordered a maverick UAG for S4 shipped to my house for $19 and some change ...you can't beat that
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Yep, $19.47.
Ordered it yesterday and it shipped today :good:
Good price for such a nice case !
Thanks for sharing. I might get the maverick. Its nice!
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Thanks for sharing. I might get the maverick. Its nice!
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Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
Yeah I already have a gold and silver one but those are nice too and cheap.
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Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
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:laugh: That's such a cheap price for good case Checking for ship fee now
Biker1 said:
Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
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Do these fit well? I'm always really skeptical when buying replacement battery covers for the S4 because it seems like they need to be so precisely made.
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Do these fit well? I'm always really skeptical when buying replacement battery covers for the S4 because it seems like they need to be so precisely made.
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The fitment is excellent.
The locking tabs of these battery covers all snap into place tightly with no wiggle, along the entire cover perimeter.
The only thing which may be an issue, depending on the case you use, is that these covers are just a hair thicker than the stock cover due to the coating of paint. And I mean just a hair thicker.
For instance, there are no fitment issues with the UGA, Otterbox Commuter, Otterbox Defender, Speck Candyshell or Cynett Workmate Evolution cases. There is an issue with the Tech 21 Impact Mesh Smoke case because the Tech 21 fits very tightly with the stock cover, and has no clearance for the hair increase in thickness of the painted covers.
The Anker battery with NFC is slightly thicker than the stock battery, but the covers I linked to snap and fit fine, as do the stock battery covers.
I preordered the case and got it today. It's awesome. Just what i wanted. I took the frosted one , i wanted to keep the white look of the phone. All the cases i found had that ugly shiny texture. It's super thin. Not made to go on a hike lol. You can find it here : https://mnmlcase.com/products/pixel-3a-mnml-case
Looks nice, but way overpriced.
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Looks nice, but way overpriced.
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It's great quality. You feel it instantly. Every person that touched it was surprised.
I bought it for 14$ in pre order. It's a big difference
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It's great quality. You feel it instantly. Every person that touched it was surprised.
I bought it for 14$ in pre order. It's a big difference
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Does it still allow for active edge 'squeeze for assistant' action? Thanks
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Does it still allow for active edge 'squeeze for assistant' action? Thanks
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Yes no problem
Looks nice. Does this case raise the lip of the phone on the front?
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Looks nice. Does this case raise the lip of the phone on the front?
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Yes just a mm
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Yes just a mm
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Just ordered two in frosted white and matte black to try it out. Always been a fan of the ultra thin cases.
BTW I used a 75% code and two cases gets free shipping so it was like $15 shipped The code is good for the week I think: MNMLExclusive
I've heard people say cases like this tend to fall apart after a few months but with the discounted price it might still be worth it.
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Just ordered two in frosted white and matte black to try it out. Always been a fan of the ultra thin cases.
BTW I used a 75% code and two cases gets free shipping so it was like $15 shipped The code is good for the week I think: MNMLExclusive
I've heard people say cases like this tend to fall apart after a few months but with the discounted price it might still be worth it.
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Wow that's a super good deal. You'll love it. It's so much better in real and the texture is really amazing.
I have this case since day one and no problems what so ever. To be honest I love this case so much I'm super gentle when putting my phone down lol.
Let me know what you think about it once you get it!
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Just ordered two in frosted white and matte black to try it out. Always been a fan of the ultra thin cases.
BTW I used a 75% code and two cases gets free shipping so it was like $15 shipped The code is good for the week I think: MNMLExclusive
I've heard people say cases like this tend to fall apart after a few months but with the discounted price it might still be worth it.
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I used the same code, cases arrived Today, and I really love it
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I used the same code, cases arrived Today, and I really love it
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Awesome!
bblzd said:
Just ordered two in frosted white and matte black to try it out. Always been a fan of the ultra thin cases.
BTW I used a 75% code and two cases gets free shipping so it was like $15 shipped The code is good for the week I think: MNMLExclusive
I've heard people say cases like this tend to fall apart after a few months but with the discounted price it might still be worth it.
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Do you like them? Can you show me how the black one looks like?
Does this case protect the camera glass a little ? Or is it so thin that the camera glass touches the surface on which the phone is put?
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Does this case protect the camera glass a little ? Or is it so thin that the camera glass touches the surface on which the phone is put?
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It's got a very slight raised lip around the camera cutout which means that the camera glass is protected. Definitely don't think that this is the strongest case on the market, but since the back of the phone is plastic not sure how strong a case needs to be.
These are on Amazon under a diff name for cheap. I can't post links cause I'm new, but just search "Slim Fit Google Pixel 3a". It was about $8 when I got it, but seems to have jumped up to $13.
Absolutely love mine. The milky white case on a white 3a is so dam sexy. Be careful putting it on, as I cracked my first one (they replaced it free ), as it's a super tight fit. Use the little tool it comes with.
If you love minamilistic, this is the case to get. Keeps the back nice and dry, where the stock back gets greasy after a few days from hand oils building up. This case stays dry for weeks and you don't have to constantly clean it.
If you are comfortable with Taobao, I bought a exactly same case on Taobao for 28 CNY (~4 USD).
Very slim and good looking case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SJ76RK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
just copped this. loving it