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Crystal Skin Gel Case?

Does anybody have good photos of one of the crystal skin cases on their N1? I'm on the verge of ordering one, but I want to get a better look at how much bulk it adds. Most of the pics on the sites I've found are low res or at a bad angle.
Thanks.

IS this what you're talking about?
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...d=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12517446
If so, I'm wondering if anyone has tried these..?

i have one... its really nice. Very snug fit and has all the cut outs for 2nd mic, speaker, flash, ect...
well made and highly recommended. especially at such a cheap price.
attached a couple of pics with the case on my nexus... hope this helps.

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Its similar to the cases for the mytouch/ magic but not as sturdy, probably because the phone is thinner and is really really snug. Unlike the silicone cases you cant pull this off just taking it out of your pocket.
The case thickness is slightly higher than the camera on the back which protects it somewhat from scratching the plastic lens cover.
On the front the ridge is high enough to prevent accidental screen touching tap the edges of the screen.
The buttons are still easily operable and does not interfere with the charger, mics, or speaker at all. It does cover two of the three gold connectors so it might be a problem when the docks come out.

I just ordered the very same case on ebay, along with the clearfreak screen protector.
Case seems to fit snug. Nice!!

Looks a lot better than I imagined.

dills84 said:
i have one... its really nice. Very snug fit and has all the cut outs for 2nd mic, speaker, flash, ect...
well made and highly recommended. especially at such a cheap price.
attached a couple of pics with the case on my nexus... hope this helps.
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Can you try your slip in case that the google nexus came with and let me know if it slips it quite well?

Thanks everybody that replied and posted pics. That's exactly what I was looking for. Looks awesome, ordering one now.

dallastx said:
Can you try your slip in case that the google nexus came with and let me know if it slips it quite well?
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It doesn't fit, if your force it in, it might go in but you would have a tough time pulling it out.

bug666 said:
It doesn't fit, if your force it in, it might go in but you would have a tough time pulling it out.
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Sounds like my prom night.

Anyone try this case with the old G1 cover since the N1 cover did not fit?
It will do until Otterbox or Seido come out with something.. Picked up Phantomz screen protector..

dills84 said:
Sounds like my prom night.
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Hahahah priceless.

To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?

spr33 said:
To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?
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agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one

parrot5 said:
agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one
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I bought one because I'd rather not have my phone all scratched up. I will be attempting to remove the pattern when it arrives, probably with some nail polish remover first and then onto some acid.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...Silicone-Skin-Case-Cover/4582731/product.html
anyone try/have this silicone case and care to comment?
This is what my wife is wanting... just want to make sure its snug, looks of quality, and has all the necessary holes cut out.

parrot5 said:
agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one
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Agreed +1.

Yeah. I love the material, clarity, and fit (I have the green one) but I don't care for the pattern. However, I realized that I don't actually see the pattern all that often so it doesn't bother me. I'm thinking of getting another; I got mine from Amazon (it was on there at least the day before the phone was announced) and I might get the blue one next.

I found a smoke-colored one on Ebay. I guess I'll pick up the smoke one, as the back of the phone is dark-gray, the checker pattern doesn't stick out as much as the white (or green or blue or red or purple) one.

spr33 said:
To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?
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I just got mine today. I love how snug the skin fits on the N1 and also the pattern isn't so ugly in person. IMO this is currently the best body protection for the phone and it's worth every penny spent on it.

Quick Review On My N1 Case

So I picked up THIS case from Amazon there what I think...
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Pros:
-Makes typing easier
-Protects phone from scratches
-Makes phone a lot less slippery
-Nice feel in the hand
-Actually makes buttons easier to press for me
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
-Stopped me from lightly tapping the outside of the screen while holding it so I don't have those inaccuracy problems because of lack of multi-touch
Neutral:
-Seems to block the bottom microphone a bit but people say I still sound crystal clear.
Cons:
-Phone doesn't look as good
-Blocks dock connectors
Should you buy it?
I think so it made my N1 a lot more usable and I feel a lot more comfortable with it now because without it my N1 feels very fragile.

I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?

predator290 said:
I ordered this case, im glad its good, one question, is it a lint magnet?
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As far as I can tell, no.

Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...

slightly off topic.... are you using HTC's Sense or some other apps/tweaks?

galaxys said:
Whats' the name of that cool clock & weather widget? Been searching the market for something like that...
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It's called Weather Widget(s) you need to get the donation version for the flip clock. No special workarounds for Sense it's just a widget that looks like HTC's flip clock
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Thank you so much on that review. I just might consider on buying that case.

I have the translucent version of this case. I think it looks slightly better than the black one, though not by much.
I pretty much agree with the OP's review. The dock connectors at the bottom are blocked, so I guess after the docks come out I may be looking for something else. It's fine for now.
It does keep the camera from getting scratched up when the phone is laying on a table.
And no, it's not much of a lint magnet.

I have the same case as the OP... and I agree on his spot on review!
But... (at least for me) it is a "lint magnet".... as I think most silicon cases are.
When the "docks" come out, I think you will need to remove almost any case in order for it to fit. All "external" cases add some bulk.
My plan it to install a full body film and *still* use the silicon case.
Here is why...
I am a little anal when it comes to "protecting" my phone. I paid full price for this bad boy, and want it to last. My G1 after about 16 months still looked like it was just out of the box.
When you use these silicon cases... dust and other crap still get inside of them. Then when you take it in and out of your pocket, that stuff acts as a really fine sandpaper and after a while you will notice some wear. Now, I am not a big fan of the whole phone film protector, but I plan on keeping it hidden under my case.

How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?

madforpancakes said:
How is taking the phone in and out of your pocket? Does the silicone make it more difficult?
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Not at all.

iVisionX01 said:
-Disguises phone (if you don't want everybody to know you have a N1)
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But I do

i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions

icon57 said:
i just got mine tonight...its ok...its a tad loose around the sides, i was hoping for a fit that would be more snug...not bad for 10 bucks...however i will be looking for other solutions
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Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?

Just got mine today and it feels great in my hand. Its a little bit loose around the sides, but I feel it's much more protected than with out one.

uansari1 said:
Maybe a little microfiber or felt inside the case would make for a better fit and better protection? I'm assuming the inside is just plastic...?
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not really, its a smooth rubber.
...with the case on, it will not fit in the nexus one soft sleeve, but it fits perfect in my g1 sleeve

What do you guys think of this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD-...ccessories&hash=item45fe9d3624#ht_4171wt_1163
Doesn't it look like the Otterbox Defender?

At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky

Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
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lavafire said:
At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky
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Yeah, I thought the same. They also have one with the silicone black and the plastic white. It looks appealing but i'm not too sure. I was hoping someone had it.
jlczl said:
Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
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I'm with you. Also, its being shipped from the states so it adds to the possibility that it might be a prototype. I would buy it, but the seller doesn't refund.

Ordered it today.
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i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol

barrist said:
i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol
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The Otterbox Defender is one of the most popular tough cases for any device. Unfortunately it isn't made for the Sensation but this looks exactly like what it would be if it were actually made.
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http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-3D-...EVO3D_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-evo-3d-cases
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD...ccessories&hash=item45fe9d3624#ht_4171wt_1163
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Mine arrived this morning.
I had a Defender for my iPhone, which saved it a couple of times (mainly from beer spillage) so I wanted something similar and this appears to be the only option until a more established manufacturer pulls their finger out!
So, here are my thoughts on it.....
Overall:
Build quality is very middle of the road, ergonomics need working on, but for the price it does the trick.
Inner case:
The inner plastic case is snug and feels robust enough to withstand the odd drop (not as tough as O/box plastic tho..). It clips on and off easily enough, but not so easy as to make me concerned. All the holes are there and they are where they should be.
However, there is a serious - yet workable - design flaw with the "built-in" screen protector. It comes glued to the inner case, which is great, but in order to remove the protective plastic film on either side of it, you have to prise it off and then stick it back on once you've removed the film. Luckily the glue they use is extra crappy, so it's quite easy to un-stick. To re-glue the screen protector back on, I just used tiny amounts of superglue gel, applied with a pin head. Unfortunately tho, this means that the front face of the phone is not sealed and therefore not splash or dust proof.
Outer case:
The outer silicone is not of a good quality. It's very thin and floppy and I predict it would lose it's shape and possibly tear if it were pulled about too much. This is both unfortunate and ironic as it takes a lot of pulling and poking to get it to fit around the inner case. Once you've got it on properly, it's fine - it's just a bit of a mission to get it snug and flush. However, the biggest design flaw with the outer case, is that the headphone and usb port covers do not stay shut - or rather they open very easily. There is no "wedge" mechanism on the doors to ensure they hold in place. This is particular annoying as they flap open if your fingers brush past them when you are holding the phone. In order to rectify this, I have used a tiny bit of blu-tack (don't know what the US equivalent of it is, sorry) on the inside of the cover doors so they stay shut. One other thing... my particular model has what looks like a small cigarette burn on it, but I guess that's just my bad luck there!
Conclusion:
Obviously, I realise that this is not a O/box, or any other decent case brand for that matter, so I can't be too harsh on it, especially at the price I paid ($17.95/ £11.50). At the end of the day, it's an (almost fully) encapsulating case which will give my Senny more protection than most other options available, at least until someone makes a better alternative.
No, it doesn't look like the coolest case on the block, but that's not what I have my phone for, so I'm not too concerned about aesthetics. What matters to me is that it works.... and it does (almost lol!).
Hope this was useful. If anyone has had any differing experiences with this case, I'd be very interested to hear about them.
Cheers,

Evocel Case (Slim Armor)

Did anyone test this case, it looks nice. Just like spigen cases.
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http://www.evocel.com/categories/motorola/moto-x-2014.html

It looks like a spitting image of a Spigen case. It does look nice just wonder how much bulk it adds, I know I sound like a broken record but I do not like cases that add too much bulk.
I have a Spigen case for my Nexus 5, and it is very nice but adds a lot of bulk.

Raistlin1 said:
It looks like a spitting image of a Spigen case. It does look nice just wonder how much bulk it adds, I know I sound like a broken record but I do not like cases that add too much bulk.
I have a Spigen case for my Nexus 5, and it is very nice but adds a lot of bulk.
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yea i agree with this i had a spigen neohybrid for nexus 5 made it thick. and since its not rounded like the case in the back you lose the functionality of the rounded back where you can tip the phone one way or another for the display when its on its back. but i like it too.

Can any one confirm if this case has a flat back?

Hernandezsrt said:
Can any one confirm if this case has a flat back?
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one of the reviews on amazon claimed it did indeed have a flat back, thus rendering the "rock to activate active display" feature unusable

Pictures anyone?

The case is freaking awesome. By far the best case I've ever bought for any phone. I would post pics but damn Tapatalk won't let me.
https://plus.google.com/100003611763845866613/posts/39F76S9oSXo
Update:
The case kept hitting/pressing on the volume rocker and power button which lead to constant bug reports being generated. Sucks cuz it was a great case. It took me a while to figure out wtf was happening lol
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I bought one, we will see how she goes. Looks badass though.

I also picked one up on amazon yesterday. Will post some pics once it arrives.

Got the case
I got the case in blue. The price is right for sure. I actually love the case because it makes it angled and square. The buttons on the side feel awesome to click now too. The cons are that after two days of having it in my pocket the outside blue plastic corners are picking up the black from my pockets. That's the only issue really, my headphones and charger fit perfectly on it and it feels snug, there is a slight bend in the rubber at the top but NBD. Also, the plastic outside is mat, not shiny though the pictures would have you believe otherwise. Let me know if anyone else wants detail or pics.

how thick does it make the phone?
anyone try the BRILA cases also?

I am getting my replacement today... I will post some pix

eh, mine comes tomorrow lol impatient

size
About 1.5cm, still fits in my pocket, all good. Gonna pick up a darker colour one today because the blue edges are turning dark.

It does some damage on the leather back

Had the same issue, not using it for the moment will see if it goes away with time

djisia87 said:
It does some damage on the leather back
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I experienced the same issue, had to send it back for a refund. Other than that I was really impressed by the case as a whole.

bhayes444 said:
I experienced the same issue, had to send it back for a refund. Other than that I was really impressed by the case as a whole.
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I like the case too but leather... I wish some well known brand release something to US!!!

This company is legit. I got a replaced back for the color because it got messed up. They were super cool about it.
"I went ahead and included the Shadow Blue case for you, thinking that this color might wear the best. We hope that our effort to assist you shows that we care about you and if you can send us a quick note when you receive the package, that will be much appreciated. Thank you very much, Matt, and please have a wonderful evening!"
These guys have my respect.

Which is the best Google sold case? Are they worth it?

I hear all these talks about cases blocking mics and the autofocus laser. My Project Fi Nexus 6p just shipped today and I'm wondering if it's worth getting a case through google with the Fi 50% discount code.
The microfiber case looks the most unique but there were initial concerns of it coming off the back (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/google-6p-carbon-quartz-case-t3213838). The Adopted case is the cheapest but doesn't look like much. What have you done?

I got the adapted and I like it a lot, however, I should have gotten the carbon. I got the frosted case thinking that it would be more see through on a graphite phone. It just doesn't look right. It is a bit slick, however, it fits the phone nicely and feels nice as well.

I got the $35 (carbon/quartz) case.
Look: so so, doesn't look as good as in the pictures
Protection: great, is pretty thick TPU
Feel: make the phone feel bigger
$35 no worth it, with your 50% off, yes it worth it.
One of the reason I got this case is it has the "NEXUS" logo instead some other case brand logo, but if the case is damaged I would not get another one. I would get a clear case.

Just as a note, I think the code only applies to the ADAPTED case.
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jprev said:
Just as a note, I think the code only applies to the ADAPTED case.
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Does anyone have a 50% code that they havent used or clicked on the link from the email? Would greatly appreciate it if you can share!

I'm returning the carbon Adopted microfibre case for my N6P. The fit was really snug and the ports/hole cutouts were all fine, but I couldn't justify spending nearly $40 CAD for essentially a TPU case with what amounts to a paper-thin microfibre sticker on the rear. Aside from future peeling concerns, I think the pattern and logo would also start peeling off after hundreds of time rubbing the inside of my jean pocket. Then the case wouldn't become anything special.
I'd rather spend 1/3 of the price on a Diztronic TPU case and customize it myself with a DBrand or Slickwrap skin (e.g. with the rainbow "X" logo).
Another option I'm considering is the Crash Guard by Evolutive Labs paired with a Slickwrap Natural Leather skin on the back.

Does anybody have a black version of this case (https://store.google.com/product/adopted_case_n6p) that they would be willing to sell? I am willing to pay over MSRP.

Beware of the Folio case. Mine is currently stuck on the phone. I'm not alone either it would appear (from the google product support forums). It looks likely that I'm going to have to return the phone for another.
There's either a batch issue or a design issue.

I have the Nexus official case in Carbon and it's great. Love the way it looks love the feel especially the felt back and it is very protective. Totally worth it. The adopted case is nice but I feel it's not as protective

You can count me as one of the 'Loving it!!'-camp. This case is exactly what it's portrayed as: the most intrinsically designed case for the 6P... The rest, as much as they try to be the same, they're still aftermarket products. Yes, I agree 35 dlls is not acceptable, but that's another issue apart from how good this case goes.

I'm another fan of the official case. I also have the Adopted, but the official case is the one on my phone right now and probably will stay that way.

ChrisJ said:
Beware of the Folio case. Mine is currently stuck on the phone. I'm not alone either it would appear (from the google product support forums). It looks likely that I'm going to have to return the phone for another.
There's either a batch issue or a design issue.
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I'm hoping I never have to take mine out again. Once was enough. It's jammed in there for good.
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