Considering they don't make an otterbox(yet) and the only available tough case is the casemate(which is out of stock currently) I ordered this
Stealth Ranger Case
(http://www.ion-factory.com/Xperia-Z_StealthRanger.php)
Allegedly, it's supposed to be extremely durable, I will keep you guys posted once I have it in hand.
It's also on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300940003426?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
did you check on the case mate website and Amazon? usually one will have stock if the other doesn't.
that case looks cool but doesn't look like it would protect the phone if it dropped screen size down.
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did you check on the case mate website and Amazon? usually one will have stock if the other doesn't.
that case looks cool but doesn't look like it would protect the phone if it dropped screen size down.
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Yea, the casemate site directly, said it was "temporarily out of stock", ebay the only tough one available in to order in the US at the time of looking would make my xperia look like a tangerine, I did check amazon too, but I find that if I were to get a dual layer case for it, it would be the body glove diamond case, it's about half the price, and doesn't look too different, and yes I'm aware how silly I sound thinking about the cost of a case considering what I just paid for this phone lol
very nice case, its subtle, thin, has a good feel to it, if you need something more rugged, I would suggest either the body glove diamond case, or the case mate tough case.
Mind post some pics of that awesome case? How much it cost to ship to Singapore?
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Mind post some pics of that awesome case? How much it cost to ship to Singapore?
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I can post a few of it no prob
Update, I've only had it for a week and broke it, contacted seller, he is sending a replacement one at no charge.
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Just got mine today, came with a screen protector.
fits great, has soft feel and is not slippery in the hand at all.
Its my second case-mate I've owned and I'm definitely satisfied. If you want the right case the first time and not to deal with the riff raff, this Is for you.
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link pleeeeease.
http://tinyurl.com/3otufnm
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases.asp
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just ordered , will post info when i get it
just got in the mail couple of minutes ok. Great purchase, very light and tight on the phone , like OP said comes with a screen protector (which am not using) and a cloth to wipe your screen down , which leave it like new too
It acually comes off without a struggle too, which it seems a lot of these style cases lack. Cheers
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Just ordered as well. I've been using OtterBox for my T-Mobile G2, but the tab attaching the front piece to the phone on OtterBox case is broken. We'll see how well case-mate case holds up.
Still a little pricey for me, the rubber ones one ebay have the same rubbery feel and also look and protect the same for less then $5. Just my opinion though
how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another
Its not rubbery to the point that its hard to take out of pocket, just feels nice in the hand, and not as slippery as a gloss finish.
Spending $20 bucks to adequately protect a device that costs $500 out of contract is well worth it imo.
Like I said, I reccomend it to the people not interested in wading through the waves of ebay garbage for $1.99
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Can anyone upload some pics of the case?
Case-mate.com ................
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how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another
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not rubbery at all
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pic of case + case out of box
http://i51.tinypic.com/2uyjea1.jpg
front pic
http://i54.tinypic.com/99q83s.jpg
back pic
http://i55.tinypic.com/htwbcj.jpg
keyboard open pic
http://i53.tinypic.com/24b4y6s.jpg
like the name says this case is really light, but protects your phone well
I've got my DZ with the Barely There case for about a month now, and I'm very happy with it. You don't even notice the screen protector, and the case itself doesn't make your phone look like a new refridgerator, but it does make your phone feel like it's sturdy enough to survive an accidental drop on the ground.
I recommend the CM BT case to every DZ user
Can this be store bought? I've been looking for a Screen protector that includes a case!
I was actually not aware of this brand (Case-Mate) before, and was therefor very surprised to see that the case i bought for 5$ in a little Chinese shop in manhattan looks 99% the same (only difference i could see is the hole on top right corner of the back, as i've seen in several other cases, but not mine.)
i think for 1/4 of the price, its well worth it
Thanks for the pics bro
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Really now?
I bought two of these Aquaflex cases from Amazon, one black one white. Got both for only $9.35. They look really nice and offer the slimming fit of a plain rubber case, but the back piece is made of really tough material you can probably depend on if you drop your phone. The white case looks especially sexy on this phone. Just thought I'd share.
Here's the link to them:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068BH5NA/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
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I bought two of these Aquaflex cases from Amazon, one black one white. Got both for only $9.35. They look really nice and offer the slimming fit of a plain rubber case, but the back piece is made of really tough material you can probably depend on if you drop your phone. The white case looks especially sexy on this phone. Just thought I'd share.
Here's the link to them:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068BH5NA/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
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I'm pretty sure we already have a couple of threads on these. haha
But the white case is nice until it gets dirty.
Oops, my bad. I did a search for Aquaflex and didn't see any post really describing them or linking to them.
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Oops, my bad. I did a search for Aquaflex and didn't see any post really describing them or linking to them.
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It's under Hybrid Case I think haha
On the topic of this specific case, it's very nice. I got one from eBay for about 10 dollars total... black version, it has no problems and I've used it for over 6 months, survived a few drops without a scratch!
EDIT: Wait, does that one come with some kind of logo closer to the bottom, near the metal that you can see through from the phone? Mine doesn't...
I was having overheating issues with previous cases, so i will give this one a try.
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Karala said:
On the topic of this specific case, it's very nice. I got one from eBay for about 10 dollars total... black version, it has no problems and I've used it for over 6 months, survived a few drops without a scratch!
EDIT: Wait, does that one come with some kind of logo closer to the bottom, near the metal that you can see through from the phone? Mine doesn't...
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Mine has a logo, I purchased it from Amazon
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Mine also has a logo.
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I have 2, no logos, but I do have a clip that they slide into so you can clip them to your pocket or whatever.
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Hello,
I have this caes and it is okay. I have it in clear. I mean, it is ...okay I guess.
I was suprised to hear that otterbox does not make a case for this phone. Trident case is pretty nice though but it is bulky and I like bulky though. yummy.
boombox89443948374839 said:
Hello,
I have this caes and it is okay. I have it in clear. I mean, it is ...okay I guess.
I was suprised to hear that otterbox does not make a case for this phone. Trident case is pretty nice though but it is bulky and I like bulky though. yummy.
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Trident cases are designed better than otterbox cases.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
Trident cases are designed better than otterbox cases.
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boombox89443948374839 said:
Hello,
I have this caes and it is okay. I have it in clear. I mean, it is ...okay I guess.
I was suprised to hear that otterbox does not make a case for this phone. Trident case is pretty nice though but it is bulky and I like bulky though. yummy.
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I really liked the Trident case, but it didn't last me very long. Since I'm always taking my case off, the bottom clip eventually snapped off
I will look into the other case though. it looks much nicer IMO
Shoothy said:
I really liked the Trident case, but it didn't last me very long. Since I'm always taking my case off, the bottom clip eventually snapped off
I will look into the other case though. it looks much nicer IMO
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In case you didn't know, Trident will replace your case for FREE. When my Trident Aegis broke, I mailed it to them, and they mailed me a brand new case, for free. All you have to do is email them and they'll send you a shipping address and a replacement number. They have amazing customer service.
http://www.tridentcase.com/support/contact-us.aspx
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In case you didn't know, Trident will replace your case for FREE. When my Trident Aegis broke, I mailed it to them, and they mailed me a brand new case, for free. All you have to do is email them and they'll send you a shipping address and a replacement number. They have amazing customer service.
http://www.tridentcase.com/support/contact-us.aspx
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I've been running a trident case for my g2x for about four months now, very satisfied with it...I've dropped my phone a few times from ~6ft up in that time and everythings still good. </hijack>
Awesome! Thank you sir. Good thing I'm such a pack rat and never threw it away.
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Awesome! Thank you sir. Good thing I'm such a pack rat and never threw it away.
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No problem
I had a white one and after a couple months the clear plastic separated from the rest of the case. Looked good while it lasted though.
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Vugari said:
I bought two of these Aquaflex cases from Amazon, one black one white. Got both for only $9.35. They look really nice and offer the slimming fit of a plain rubber case, but the back piece is made of really tough material you can probably depend on if you drop your phone. The white case looks especially sexy on this phone. Just thought I'd share.
Here's the link to them:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068BH5NA/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
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I have the one with black trim. Great cases. Had it for several months, protected against mamy drops, and doesn't mind being taken off and on to swap my batteries.
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Who's picking up one of these? They look pretty nice.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers
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Who's picking up one of these? They look pretty nice.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers
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are you getting one?
is this a case or a screen protector??
Click link , read subject?
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I already bought mine it just sux its on preorder like basically every other case I've bought.
I'd love to order one of the xda cruzerlite cases, but the shipping to Canada is $12... that's more than the case costs!
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I don't see a slot for the speaker on there. I know it's just a photoshopped mock up, so they could have just missed it, but all the other phone mock ups have cutouts for the speakers
Im in for one. Meaning the XDA case. Looks nice and it's only 10 bux. Kinda sucks that it's preorder though lol. But I like the style nonetheless.
Already ordered mine!
Really like the style.
That 4-6 weeks for shipping is a bummer though ):
Use code XDA for 10% off
Is it glossy or matte?
My only concern is. Is it going to lift the screen protector. I was so happy I finally got a case for my n4 but then noticed it started to give my screen protector air bubbles. EFF that!
So I was browsing ebay for cheap hard shell cases for a DIY project when I stumbled upon these cheap cases. I bought a couple and they got to me from China to Los Angeles as early as 4 business and one case lagged behind and arrived 8 business days later. Overall shipping was really fast. Overall the cases are really nice and snug but one thing that stood out the most was it's very easy to remove from the case. With the Ringke Slim Case, I would worry about scratching the chrome bezel but this thing pops out like a charm yet it snug enough for me to not worry about it coming out on its own. Will i the phone pop out if I drop it? Doubt it.
These cases are super slim and you can actually see the Nexus logo through the case. It's not noticeable unless you look for it and even then, it's very faint but that just gives you the idea of how slim it is. The plastic feels close to what the rubberized plastic feels like on the nexus so it feels good in the hand and actually feels like a premium case in my opinion. I own a couple Ringke cases, a poetic bumper, and various flip cases and this $2 case is my favorite out of them all. For those who have the Ringke case and a back skin protector, you'll notice two lines streaming down the back, this doesn't cause that. I have the Best Skins Ever skin protector on the back and have no issues with it. I do not have a front screen protector so I can't comment on how it would act with one. Now of course there are some minor annoyances defects with this case, it's a cheap $2 Chinese case, but the pros greatly out weigh the cons and they are only cosmetic. The one thing that this case has that stands out for the rest is that it has a cut out for the sim tray, something I haven't seen on any other case and may or may not be a downside. For me, I don't mind. Also pushing the power button may take some getting used to but it's not an issue. Other than that I love the hell out of this case and I'm glad I bought a bunch and it has a logo-less design! I'll upload some pics below.
Pro's
*No Logos
*Feels premium
*No streaks on the back of the phone like Ringke
*Cheap
*Fast shipping
*Super lightweight and thin
*Doesn't interfere with back skin protectors
*Has a rubberized plastic feel
*Looks amazing in person
*Sim tray cut out
Cons
*Very minor cosmetic blemishes
Tl;Dr: Overall I love it more than any other case I have bought including the slim Rearth case. Definite buy. For something $2 it definately feels better than those $10+, $20+ cases
pics
http://imgur.com/a/mLGsE
In one of the pictures, you'll see a little bit of excess plastic and there's a seam that runs along side the case. You can't feel it but you can clearly see it. Those are the only cosmetic blemishes and can me remedied easily.
thanks for the review! for me the biggest con's that I've picked out right away are the lack of protection for the top and the bottom of the phone, rendering it 1/2 way useless, considering 1/2 times the phone drops on it's top/bottom. I might have looked at the case wrong, but from the photos, it seems like there are only sides and back protection.
khanh1289 said:
thanks for the review! for me the biggest con's that I've picked out right away are the lack of protection for the top and the bottom of the phone, rendering it 1/2 way useless, considering 1/2 times the phone drops on it's top/bottom. I might have looked at the case wrong, but from the photos, it seems like there are only sides and back protection.
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Yeah the top and bottom are exposed and for some reason imgur only uploaded half the photos I wanted. This is my personal opinion on the case and I can see how the top and bottom exposed would be an issue for some. It completely went over my head on that part. For ~$2 I would still pick one up to play with. Originally this was meant fit a diy project but it won me over as a plain case
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I ordered Diztronic and rearth last night :banghead: but these do look promising, I can't see the pictures :/ can u upload here?
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fuego77 said:
I ordered Diztronic and rearth last night :banghead: but these do look promising, I can't see the pictures :/ can u upload here?
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Yeah no problem, give me a couple minutes.
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Yeah no problem, give me a couple minutes.
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Thanks bud!
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The white and red cases are the generic case and the black is the Rearth case. I included some quick comparison shots of both. They're identical except the Rearth has a lip on the bottom and top
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Thanks man! Pics look great. Will be buying a red and a blue one . What's that leather looking case in the bottom right hand corner ?
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fuego77 said:
Thanks man! Pics look great. Will be buying a red and a blue one . What's that leather looking case in the bottom right hand corner ?
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That is one of the poetic flip cases. Its the one that hold cards
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Nice find ordering the black one.
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That is one of the poetic flip cases. Its the one that hold cards
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Poetic slim book? How do you like it?
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The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
xdviper said:
The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
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I just bought 2 Ringke cases not even 15 minutes ago and now I see this thread
EDIT: Oh wth I just ordered 2 and it cost me $3.36 USD
That's a stupidly cheap case. Looks exactly identical like it and offers a high variety of colors. Nice find.
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The **** did I just spend $10 on a Ringke case a week ago, when I could have ordered this for $2.
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Yeah I spent $10 on an i-blason a couple weeks ago. Ordered the nillkin flip cover case last week for $15, now I will probably order these. Can't have enough cases for this phone laying around!
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Can i get multiple colors on the same order ? or do i have to order each one separately ? ebay noob
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Can i get multiple colors on the same order ? or do i have to order each one separately ? ebay noob
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add whatever you want in your cart and checkout...
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add whatever you want in your cart and checkout...
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It seems ebay.ca doesn't have My Cart only Watch List.
It looks like the seller is also selling TPU cases for $2.33. I have yet to find a TPU case that I like for this thing. Maybe I'm just too anti-cases in general.
Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
Found this on ebay
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171033319169
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I think this one looks good. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alum...axy-S4-SIV-i9500-Free-shipping/894804372.html
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rubberized?
I'm interested in a bumper as well but I'd prefer a rubber one, similar to the one iPhone 4 got after the Antennagate scandal.
RE: Aluminium Bumper
I just received mine after ordering it last week and it fits pretty well. Looks a few nano-meters off at some places and build quality i'd put at 8.5/10 but for a bumper under $15 i'd say go for it.
Also i got the silver brushed aluminium one and based on the design quality, id say the blue one would get scuffed pretty easily.
Hope this helped...if it did you know where the thanks button is :cyclops:
Trying to find the perfect bumper
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Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
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I ordered and received three different ones from Amazon:
rooCASE
Photive Hybrid
Poetic
All three of these are EXACTLY the same. No difference at all. So, if you want one of these, order the cheapest one.
I also ordered a couple others, which have not yet been received:
Case Square
KaysCase
I hope that these other two will be softer. The top ones are harder plastic.
UPDATE - These two are a little softer, but both have a cutout on one of the corners for a strap, which makes damage more likely if you drop it. I've stuck with the first models above, and been happy. One thing I especially like is that these bumpers aren't slick, so they very slightly stick in your pocket, making it so that they won't fall out unless you pull them out - nice.
With my S2 I used to have the Neo Hybrid EX bumper, and that was the perfect bumper - silicone inside, harder plastic outside. Spigen didn't make this for the S3, so we probably won't see it for the S4 either, unfortunately.
i ordered the grey Aluminum one last night. ill be lucky to get it in like 3 weeks. haha
This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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the G.LIDER one looks best imo
Waiting for SGP lumi bumper
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I got this one in red it does the job and buttons are a lot easier to get to than my hard cover case
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=370815234491
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Ive got an aluminium one the silver one its really nice I love it.
I'm waiting on mine...
this is what i got
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYGB2ZG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have the metal aluminum bumper from eBay it's pretty fresh and not expensive
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Sorry still wasnt able to get pics...but love it... u know the bumper cases for iphone or even the nexus 4 its exactly the same... no back like the others.. just straight bumper... i would say get it if ur like me. No bulkyness and alkost naked but still protected a bit
Yep just ordered one.. thanks!
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221230631883...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
im waiting for this to come in the mail. does anyone have experience with this case. i mainly bought it for the finger grips and that it has rubber buttons. it doesnt have a name brand tho