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Nexus 4 Bumpers Confirmed [Back in Stock US 12/11/12]

Google's own Dan Morill has confirmed that "Bumper Cases" will be offered for the Nexus 4. This is the first official accessory that we've heard of after the TouchStone charger.
Dan Morrill 1 hour ago
+Dave Ranucci We've actually got some bumpers (ring-like cases that wrap the side but not the back) coming as accessories for Nexus 4, if that's how you roll.
On the back, there is indeed a small raised ridge, which should prevent scratches if not breaks.
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UPDATE: Here's the link and some pictures, available only in black for now for $19.99.
They are back in stock in the US as of 12/11/12 2:15PM EST
Buy:https://play.google.com/store/devic...ExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfYnVtcGVyX2JsYWNrIl0.
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Here's some real pictures of the bumper, courtesy of mb3030
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34354075&postcount=26
And here are some pictures of the Bumper with a Skinomi Full Body Protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34832980&postcount=386

Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well

Cretheus said:
Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well
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Keep in mind this Nexus 4 doesn't have a ridiculous steel frame. Also the back is Gorilla Glass 2.

Nice, I was hoping for this. I love OEM accessories.
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Any pictures of what the bands look like?

God I love bumbers on my phones.

cool! I can't wait to see what they look like.. maybe multiple colors?!

As long as they don't add to much bulk around the edges I'll get one. Unless the design on the back is more ostentatious in person, in which case I'll get a case that covers it.

Possible bumper case?
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.

_guzzler_ said:
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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Is that really a bumper or is it just the lighting? If the bumper case is indeed that snug then that would be amazing.

That's definitely just lighting.

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Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/
I like the way its snug fit with the phone.
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It was taken with an iPhone 5... purple haze! ZING!
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It looks like a shadow to me.

Yeah, that's definitely just the lighting.

JCreazy said:
It looks like a shadow to me.
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Definitely shadow. Zoom in on the picture and it becomes very clear.
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I definitively want to get a bumper because I love OEM accessories and this phone looks too good to put in a case.

I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.

jtc276 said:
I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.
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They protect the sides and corners and will absorb shock (although not too well) It is a minimalist case, if you are worried about scratches you could invest in front and back screen protectors or have faith in Corning's Gorilla Glass 2.

I think the combination of a screen protector and a bumper will be enough for all but the most paranoid, Gorilla Glass is able to stand up to a lot of punishment.

Bumpers are awesome!
It doesn't add much bulk and protects the device well.

Ringke Slim case for Nexus 4.

I can't recommend these cases enough. I loved the Slim for my Galaxy Nexus. A very well designed case with minimal bulk. I doubt it offers the most protection but for those looking for just a little extra protection, this is the way to go.
http://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-ringke-slim-case
EDIT: says it releases on the 30th but I just got a shipping notification from Amazon. Fluke or awesome? Not sure.
EDIT 2: Just got shipping notification. it is in Texas. 11/29/12

had a rearth slim on my nexus s and was pretty satisfied with it. I don't even have my N4 yet but I'm tempted to order at that price
edit: just realized its for preorder

Also preordered the matte black case and screen protector. If this is as good as my Slim case for my Gnex it's going to be a good investment :good:

I wish the case covered the whole bezel, the top and bottom are exposed
Is the white one matte or glossy? i really cant tell from the pictures
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These cases are minimal drop protection, perfect for the minimalist, not so good for a 6 foot drop. (Although you will be surprised what a little bit of material can do!)
If you want something minimal, (a little bigger than Rearth, but not otterbox) look at the Dizitronic TPU cases. http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_76

Ordered

Chad_Petree said:
I wish the case covered the whole bezel, the top and bottom are exposed
Is the white one matte or glossy? i really cant tell from the pictures
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I had the white one for my GNex and it was glossy white. I really hope this one is matte white.

Heartbreak said:
I had the white one for my GNex and it was glossy white. I really hope this one is matte white.
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Yeah with the galaxy s iii now they have glossy white and matte white, that's why I have no idea if this is matte or glossy, i really hope is matte
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Agreed. Glossy was to glossy. Lol
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The Ringke Slim was excellent for the Galaxy Nexus and even better for the iPhone 5...count me in. Ordered.

Agh, why did they make it protect the sides and not the top and bottom like the GN slim case....Maybe because it was so hard to remove the case, heh.

I ordered the white one a few hours ago and just got this email wasn't it a pre-order? I even got a tracking number

I ordered overnight and just got a shipping notification from Amazon with a tracking number (USPS) as well.

so it's true, they are shipping already... btw I don't even have my n4 yet XD

I'm not sure if my information is entirely accurate - but the girl I talked to said that once they generate a shipping label - it would show up on amazon as shipped... However, the product itself wont be shipped until the 30th.
I'd suggest to call them:
9:00am-6:00pm (CST) Monday - Friday
Call: 469-250-1307

Does anyone know if there's a eyelet for phone straps on this case?

I understand the importance of a case like this... I just don't get why design a sexy glass phone just to cover it up so you don't even see it.
Wouldn't a truly smart design be sexy and durable not requiring a case?

Ordered.

It's a gorgeous looking case but as mentioned before, the top and bottom part of the bezel is open.
Someone needs the same make a case where there's an opening in the back so we can show off the Nexus logo.
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I picked one up as a temporary case. I'd really like to have the back shown off though, so I'll probably replace this with the bumper when that is available.

S6 Wraps

I wanted to get my s6 wrapped and was wondering If I should wait for slickwraps to come out with their wrap for the S6 or should I just buy from Dbrand. any input is welcomed.

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I wanted to get my s6 wrapped and was wondering If I should wait for slickwraps to come out with their wrap for the S6 or should I just buy from Dbrand. any input is welcomed.
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Check out the Dbrands. They are precision cut. Look beautiful, and actually go edge to edge even over the slight curve the S6 has. I for one will most likely not skin this device, because I like the black sapphire look in the sunlight. However, if I do end up doing it later in the future, I'd go with Dbrand. I've always had the best success with them.

I'd go with Dbrand also. I've used bot companies, and Dbrand had better quality and better precision.
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Thanks
Ok thanks. I agree Dbrand might be a better quality. I've had to purchase 4 Slickwraps for the same phone. I only chose them because they covered more of the device.

Dbrand for sure! I probably will be getting a blue carbon fiber back and the zebra wood. Will wrap on my white s6

what about grip? i want a skin cause i hate cases and ideally i'd want a transparent skin only on the back and with increased grip - the all-glass phone always slips out of my pocket and is hard to hold without feeling like you're about to drop it. is there anything out there that increases grip w/o looking awful?
i kinda like leather-textured skins but it seems like they all feel like paper (sorta like the moto x football texture one).. i really don't like the feel of that
any recommendations on skin that would provide the best grip?

I went and ordered the leather skin from slickers because it seemed to cover more and the leather adds grip to the phone. Will report back.

lilvanmuzz said:
I went and ordered the leather skin from slickers because it seemed to cover more and the leather adds grip to the phone. Will report back.
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do you mean Slickwraps?

Yea. I meant slick wraps

And I ordered the leather back from dbrand a couple of days ago, I'll do some pics and a mini review when I get it, but from what I hear from everyone else I expect it to be great.

My S6 with skin from Dbrand
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The quality from Dbrand is as always really good.

how's grip? can you show it sitting on a smooth surface at an angle? will it hold?

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how's grip? can you show it sitting on a smooth surface at an angle? will it hold?
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The grip is better with it than without, but not a lot better. On a surface such as a sofa it does not slide as easily anymore.

Ordered the matte black back from Dbrand will post once it gets in.

220volt said:
My S6 with skin from Dbrand
The quality from Dbrand is as always really good.
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How long did it take to receive yours?

androidoholic said:
How long did it take to receive yours?
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About 1 week to Sweden.

androidoholic said:
And I ordered the leather back from dbrand a couple of days ago, I'll do some pics and a mini review when I get it, but from what I hear from everyone else I expect it to be great.
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awesome. its been over a week and still no delivery or any updates on my skin. I should've ordered from dbrand.
slickwraps shipping is slow.

Just got mine. Full review after I've had it on a day but I can pretty much tell that it won't be on after that. The leather one, doesn't look or feel like even fake leather. I think its just a slippery as the glass. And with the white leather on the black phone you can still see black at the edges. Installed pics to come later.

Slickwraps.com is apparently behind and won't be shipping the order until the end of the week. I wish they would've said something sooner about the delay.

Here are a couple of pictures of the Samsung S6 with a matte Dbrand skin.

Rearth Ringke Slim case

I got this case on amazon for $10.99. It comes with a mediocre screen protector.
The case itself is extremely light and fits around the phone securely. It covers every edge which is nice for these light shell cases. The design is similar to OEM look.
The feel is a little slick but better than the phone metal body. I wish it were more rubbery like other slim cases I've had before.
The case I got was gold.
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I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]

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I have the clear one. Love it. It's the only super slim case case I could find that covers all sides and provides a small lip for face down lay on the table protection.
Edit: the black one has a soft touch feel BTW. I have that one on my M8.[emoji16]
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Thanks! That's good to know. I was debating on whether to get black or gold and just randomly chose gold.
I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.

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I wish the screen protector it came with was larger. It doesn't cover the entire surface and it's a weird size in that it doesnt fit the actual screen part of the phone either.
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So true! I've placed many screen protectors on phones over the years and this one was by far the worst. It just didn't fit right at all I had to trash it. But it was free so I can't complain too much. I prefer glass ones now anyway.

URL for the case:
http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Screen...429212145&sr=8-3&keywords=ringke+slim+case+m9

I had gotten the clear one, but I don't recommend it. The cutout for the camera flash is too close, and since the case is clear, the flash will reflect and cause a glare in your photos. The black and gold ones probably don't have this problem though.

Looks really sleek and I kinda like the gold one however it does look like the Huawei Mate 7. Have held this phone with this case and it sure was very light and slim. I agree that it would've been better if the feel is a little more rubbery because I am not that comfortable holding the phone with that case.

I bought this case last month when the phone first came out. I bought the clear one and it was very slim and looked very sharp. This past weekend while walking through a parking lot I went to pull my phone out of my pocket and literally threw it up in the air and it took about a 6 foot bounce off the pavement. The corner of the Ringke case is broken off but there isn't one scratch on my phone.
Now you expect a giant brick of a case like the otterbox to survive these types of falls but I don't expect an Ultra thin case to survive and I was very impressed it was able to protect my phone. Its a good case.

I would'nt had bought this case if I knew it was this slippery lol

I have one in clear and like the way it does not add bulk to the phone at all. You feel like you are holding just the phone and the clear case really shows off the two tone.

My review of the Orzly Air Stand Case with pics

Hi all,
Was able to get a hold of this case from Orzly for the Nexus 6P… Here's my review of it…
It's dual layered, both layers are made from the same material but they both have different properties. The first layer is a flexible rubber TPU and the back is a tougher harder material. The 6P is already quite a heavy device, the Air Stand case isn't too heavy so this helps to not turn the phone into a brick! The back also has a soft touch matt texture which feels good to hold in the hand, although made from plastic, it feels far from plastic. The matt coating definitely gives it a premium feel.
This is definitely the first type of case that I have seen with this particular type of design and I have to admit, it works and looks good! I have the silver 6P so through the tiny holes, you can see the colour of the device, it's not overpowering or doesn't end up looking like a pattern on a bad Christmas jumper. The patterned hole design is a thumbs up for me.
The case also features a simple kick stand to put the phone in a horizontal position. It's a feature that has been around for a while now, so although not mind-blowing, it's handy when watching anything on the phone or just keep on a table when I'm not using it.
I had a Nilkin screen protector on the device, but when I installed the case onto the phone, the screen protector began to lift. Wasn't sure if there was going to be compatibility issues so got in touch with Orzly who confirmed that the case will work with their screen protectors but can not comment on the compatibility with other branded screen protectors.
Overall I would definitely recommend this case to anyone who owns a Nexus 6P that's looking for something different. It's not quite used to what I've seen before but once tested it's grown on me and i really like it and am constantly being asked by people where they can buy this case
Here's a few pictures, if you would like to see more pictures or have any questions pls let me know
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Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...

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Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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Found it here:
http://www.amazon.ca/Orzly®-SmartPh...qid=1449054476&sr=8-5&keywords=orzly+nexus+6p

Nina.s said:
Thanks for this info, its look quite nice but I've not seen this case anywhere. Where did you buy it from and do they have them in other colours? And you mentioned dual layers, so does the inner layer have matching holes too - because i quite like the idea of the phone showing through. Final question I promise is this bulky? I know you said its not heavy but i am really not one for the otterbox style cases ...
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It looks quite slim, I don't think it's too bulky. Also I saw this picture on their website which should answer your question regarding the matching holes on the inner layer.
It's dual layered around the edges which is good as the phones more likely to drop on the sides, edges or corners more than anything if you drop it!

Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?

Bigal77 said:
Is the stand sturdy .... Or is it a flimsy piece of plastic? I hope to not notice it's there unless needed, then pull it out and it holds phone with no issue
What are your thoughts?
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Based on the pictures alone, it looks sturdy enough, but bearing in mind it's a very small kick stand, but have seen something similar on other branded cases and not seen or heard any complaints.

Thanks for the review! Definitively one of the case's i will have to consider.

Can you use the kickstand to use the phone more easily one handed?

ORZLY AIR STAND CASE
This looks like what I have been looking for but i am unsure of the terms used to describe it. Will this be OK for the "Honor 6 Plus" ?