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What case do you use?

I'm wondering what cases you all use if you even use them, do you all us screen protectors?
I've got my galaxy s plus in a case mate tough case with screen protector on, the case has saved me a good few times now from drops.
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BackDaws said:
I'm wondering what cases you all use if you even use them, do you all us screen protectors?
I've got my galaxy s plus in a case mate tough case with screen protector on, the case has saved me a good few times now from drops.
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I don't use any case just in case... sorry about that none of the cases ive seen were pleasing to my eye. I have never used a screen protector because of 'GorillaGlass' and never had a scratch.

I use a screenprotector from Hama. After a couple of days there was already one bigger scratch in the glass and many small ones that you don't see directly, although I never put it together with sharp things in my pocket. Now I love the new foil, it's just very smooth to swype on the display.
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I am using the original flipcase of samsung bought on amazon for 9euro.
Screenprotector from mumbi also by amazon for 6euro. First I ve placed to badly but second was perfect.
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I have screen protector on front and on backcover i have this from Gelaskins: http://www.gelaskins.com/gallery/H.R._Giger/Landscape_XIX
It's gives more grip so phone is not slippery on my hand....and of course it looks muchmuch better than basic black.

I bought an awesome flip case from Amazon for under $10. Will post the link tomorrow.
Isn't Gorilla Glass supposedto be the tough stuff so screen protection isn't needed? Should I buy one?
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Richieboy67 said:
I bought an awesome flip case from Amazon for under $10. Will post the link tomorrow.
Isn't Gorilla Glass supposedto be the tough stuff so screen protection isn't needed? Should I buy one?
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Yeah, you can say it's supposed to be tough stuff but don't be too sure. I haven't been using a screen protector. No scratches so far after 3 months since buying the phone.

Search for MOMAX iCase. My sammy looks better with that thing than w/ out it + gives some extra grip. I tried 4 or 5 1-3$ covers from e-bay, you cant even compare them with Momax...
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Rearth Ringke slim REVIEW

Hey guys,
I got the chance to review this case and made the video as usual. It is very thin, very light, however I am not comfortable leaving the top and bottom exposed.
Here it is! If you have any questions please just let me know
http://youtu.be/KIRwjBtI7L4

Just slapped mine on, like the raised corners for face down safety but agree the front of the top and bottom are pretty exposed. Nice fit and what I was looking for though. Nice review
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whiel i like how slim it is. on mine, even with it face down, it'll wobble and it seems the screen is still touching because it slides soo easily like it does without the case.
the case without the phone doesn't wobble and it doesn't slide easily. maybe i have crooked one? doesn't feel like it though since there's no squeaking with the case on.

Just got mine and I'm liking it a lot, all we need is a case exactly like this one but covers the top and bottom as well, but yea this one is very nice
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Odd I put mine face down in the dark and can see light all the way around except the corners. I am fairly positive it's not touching screen. The second case I got isn't as good of a fit though it is loose on the volume rocker side.
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I've had mine for a week or so.
Pros:
Thin
Light
Cons:
Moves around too much directly over the volume controls. Not enough material there to be stiff enough so it tends to flex in that area.
There's an annoying ridge around the edge closest to the screen. Sort of like a line for the mold used to form the plastic. This makes it feel cheap.
I've got the "Ringke Fusion" case on order and hoping I like that better. If so, this one may be going back.
-Brett.

I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?

esskayy said:
I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?
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That'll protect from scratches but not from impact
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I have this case and love it. I don't like to put cases on my phones but wanted to protect the glasses back so I got this. Protects the back while barely being noticeable, which is perfect for my tastes.
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Got this case a couple days ago in white. So far so good. Thin and low profile. Dropped the phone yesterday, hit the corner and not a scratch or crack on the phone.

To those who have this case on, is it a snug fit or kind of lose? I'm asking because I just received the Spigen SGP Slim and it has a lose fit. Like you could shake it softly and feel the phone sliding around..kind of disappointed and if the Ringke Slim is snug, then I'm considering ordering that.
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Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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cisland said:
Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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Man..I knew I should of ordered from Rearth instead since I had the slim case for the Gnex...thanks for the response. Haha
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probably the tightest snuggiest case. IT's a b*tch to take off. Can nick the phone w/my fingernail trying to remove the case hence why I've been rocking it naked the past week..

Correct fitment is pretty tight . but I think this also makes it barely noticeable
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Thanks for the responses...went ahead and ordered me one. That spigen ones crappy IMHO..good thing I have a buddy that's gonna take it off my hands for the amount I got it for
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waiting for mine
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Best case I've ever owned. And I hate cases.
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I got my navy blue Ringke Slim (version 2) this morning and although the fit is superb and getting it back off if a challenge i am a little cheesed off that "soft touch" doesn't equate to grip like it would on a Case Mate Barely There.
Great case but i am tempted to put my 95p S Line jobbie back on.

Cheapo case back on and the Ringke Slim sold on, it needs to be more grippy.

Maru Labs Tempered Glass Screen Protector

I didn't see a whole lot on this protector, but I just went ahead and ordered it.
It is on sale for $28.50 - 25% with coupon code SAVE25NOW. Shipping is $.99 so total was $20.94.
http://marulabs.com/product/nexus-4-tempered-glass-screen-protector/

Thanks, I just ordered a white one. The price was to good to pass up.
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Can you put this protecor on with a bumper installed?

kpjimmy said:
Can you put this protecor on with a bumper installed?
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No I have this protector and it won't fit!!!
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Dsmforlife92 said:
No I have this protector and it won't fit!!!
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Do you have any pictures of it installed? I ordered one and taking a chance. Hopefully I will get it soon and report back using with Ringke Fusion.

Dsmforlife92 said:
No I have this protector and it won't fit!!!
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ctscloud said:
Do you have any pictures of it installed? I ordered one and taking a chance. Hopefully I will get it soon and report back using with Ringke Fusion.
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Pictures would be nice. I couldn't pass up this price even though I couldn't find any reviews.

I found some input on Reddit and 1 picture with a bumper on with a broken screen.
http://i.imgur.com/aoPYfif.jpg
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1dfk5t/tempered_glass_screen_protector_for_nexus_4/
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1e2fzi/maru_labs_tempered_glass_screen_protector/

I had a XGear Fantom that was. 4mm and the LG bumper fit fine. Now I ordered the Maru labs and if it ever comes, it should fit as well since it's. 37mm.
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ctscloud said:
Do you have any pictures of it installed? I ordered one and taking a chance. Hopefully I will get it soon and report back using with Ringke Fusion.
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Don't have picture I broke the screen protector!! I shut my car door on my phone the screen cover broke but my phone was perfect!! I had the first model of the protector which was a little thicker so the bumper wouldn't fit to well and just pushed the protector up!!! The new one is thinner so it might fit better!!
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Ok pulled the trigger for a black one. I have the LG white bumper, but was battling if I should go white. But hearing or reading that there are some gaps, I opted for the black.

Dsmforlife92 said:
Don't have picture I broke the screen protector!! I shut my car door on my phone the screen cover broke but my phone was perfect!! I had the first model of the protector which was a little thicker so the bumper wouldn't fit to well and just pushed the protector up!!! The new one is thinner so it might fit better!!
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Wow, i'd rather slam the car door on my finger.
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TONY206 said:
I found some input on Reddit and 1 picture with a bumper on with a broken screen.
http://i.imgur.com/aoPYfif.jpg
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1dfk5t/tempered_glass_screen_protector_for_nexus_4/
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1e2fzi/maru_labs_tempered_glass_screen_protector/
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Thanks. This is how I found out about Maru labs - from what I know they were adjusting the batch currently. I should have actually gotten the screen protector earlier last week but it was delayed. So we'll see.
Dsmforlife92 said:
Don't have picture I broke the screen protector!! I shut my car door on my phone the screen cover broke but my phone was perfect!! I had the first model of the protector which was a little thicker so the bumper wouldn't fit to well and just pushed the protector up!!! The new one is thinner so it might fit better!!
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I was referring to when it wasn't broken..but thanks for letting us know the screen protector did its job.
adv1sory said:
Wow, i'd rather slam the car door on my finger.
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Uh, I wouldn't want that. hah.

Few questions for some owners..
1) The site doesn't advertise being oleophobic, but do fingerprints show up pretty badly?
2) Has anyone tried this case with a slim case such as the Rinke or Nillkin? It wraps around the edges pretty tightly and am wondering if the Maru glass extends that far.

Mine should be at my office waiting for me on Monday. I'll post pics if it works on my bumper lol.

Just received my cover and its shattered dam it and this was supposed to be my replacement cover
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Dsmforlife92 said:
Just received my cover and its shattered dam it and this was supposed to be my replacement cover
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Oh wow, sorry to hear that. Wanted to get one but was resisting because of delivery to my country might damage the protector and also was wondering if the protector is anti fingerprint and smudges. :silly:

DeepMemory said:
Oh wow, sorry to hear that. Wanted to get one but was resisting because of delivery to my country might damage the protector and also was wondering if the protector is anti fingerprint and smudges. :silly:
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From this users experience it doesn't seem to be anti fingerprint http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1e2fzi/maru_labs_tempered_glass_screen_protector/ca2qhpr

I received mine today.
It does leave fingerprints.
Sensitivity does go down a little.
Cases I've tried on: (I've put this on for only a couple of seconds to see if it would fit or not. I don't know if it would cause an issue for extended use)
Ringke fusion - seems to fit, looks good.
Poetic atmosphere - seems to fit, looks good.
Nillkin leather flip - fit good.
Poetic borderline - It does not fit. I can't put it on with the protector on.
Poetic slimbook - fit good.

Oh god, does it just come a cheap little padded envelope? I'm worried about the condition of my protector now too.

bkoon1218 said:
Oh god, does it just come a cheap little padded envelope? I'm worried about the condition of my protector now too.
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Nope, It came in a flatten box. (well mine came in flat with no other padding or bubbles)
It only came with the protector only, no cleaning cloth.

[SF COATED] SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective S View Cover

UPS just dropped this off 5 minutes ago. My first impression is that this is the best case for the gs4 for people who want a cover style case. This is the case that Samsung should have made for the gs4. It definitely mimics the curves of the gs4 very well. It has generous port openings that looks to even fit third party adapters. It also has the it blaster port opening. The headphone opening fits all of my headphones such as the vmoda m100, audeo phonak pfe232 and velodyne vpulse. The hinge is made of plastic but this case definitely feels high quality.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Pr...3911394&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=spigen+sg4+view
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My recommendation.... Buy this case immediately. It can be broken down into 3 different styles of case.
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i have the regular spigen slim armor case and love it. they make quality stuff

I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case

bayniner said:
I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case
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This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.

daihung1 said:
Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.
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Yes you can fold it back all the way. The screen on the case exposes the camera. If you want the camera totally unblocked, then hold the cover halfway open.
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actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view

eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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dee32181 said:
Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush

dee32181 said:
This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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eyecon82 said:
the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush
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The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Mine gathers a lil lint but its not nearly as bad as the silicone from otterbox cases or untreated silicone. It wipes off very easily.
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I prefer the case having the clip todue to the fact that it keeps the case closed. I dont use my samsung s view case due to the case flapping open.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Yes I have the white model and it has a gloss finish
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I have both the spigen sview and the samsung sview with the spigen cover, the samsung and spigen combo Is nice but the case would constantly open in my pocket due to lack of latch and their for was draining my battery, with the spigen sview dont have to worry about it opening and it looks alot nicer and offers more protection, ive had mine since release and it have never once gotten cought on anything

Mine should be arriving this week. I cannot wait
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dee32181 said:
The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket

eyecon82 said:
it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket
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Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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dee32181 said:
Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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Just noticed you have a screen protector and a flip cover!
Paranoid much?
Seriously man, ditch the screen protector. It takes away from the screen beauty and screws up the tactile smoothness between your finger and screen

Recommendations for Hybrid (dual layer) case?

I want to buy a new case, there are lots of cases but I would like to get any recommendation from someone who use these kind of cases - Hybrid , silicon + plastic, if its possible I preffer ones that cover the micro usb (and headphone jacket).
Thanks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Nexu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4acaeabfd1
I'm using this type, its pretty thick and also has an option to stand on the table if you want to watch something.

GruZone said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Nexu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4acaeabfd1
I'm using this type, its pretty thick and also has an option to stand on the table if you want to watch something.
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That looks pretty cool. I just ordered a red one, at $3.52, you can't go wrong with this case. Thanks for the link.

GruZone said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-Nexu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4acaeabfd1
I'm using this type, its pretty thick and also has an option to stand on the table if you want to watch something.
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Right now I'm using this case (I've ordered it from the original seller before I've got the nexus) and bought another one few months ago...its awesome case, also its have a great covers for the micro-usb and the headphone jacket, but I want something with silicon as first cover and then hard case on it.
I've ordered this case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/36068923344...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Looking good, its also have covers for micro-usb and headphone, when it will arrive I'll check it out.

lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
This one has survived many pub nights

Acase
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I've tried acase, ballistic SG returned both couple days ago. Both have great protection, but they are really really bulky Lol. I ordered the mybat tuff case yesterday. Well see once I receive it tomorrow.
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Mybat tuff case, really like it so far. Great quality.
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1slow4G said:
Mybat tuff case, really like it so far. Great quality.
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looks like a great case indeed, but seems like its one of the most thicker as well....isn't the device too thick with it?

PsyOr said:
looks like a great case indeed, but seems like its one of the most thicker as well....isn't the device too thick with it?
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Compared to ballistic SG it feels slim Lol. Feels good.
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