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Any cases out there slimmer and better looking than barely there case mate ones??

As per subject really.
I've currently got a gel type case, does the job as it should, but you only realise how much bigger it makes the phone look when you take it off (!)
The only 'slim' case I've seen is the barely there (in my opinion it is clearly there!).
I know the iphone 3Gs has an extremly slim, transparent case, that covers all for edges of the phone. Now that one is a true 'barely there' case!
Anything similar out there for the Deisre?

AFAIK there's nothing slimmer than the "barely there".
I ordered an ebay (way cheaper) version of the Barely There because it looked great and also have a sick design.
A lot a members said it's thin and dope (yes, the case is on... even if you can't really see it, hence the name ).
It even comes with an extra screen protector so you don't have to worry about screen scratches.
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Check it out here, scroll down for other colors (7 of them):
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

KameoRE said:
AFAIK there's nothing slimmer than the "barely there".
I ordered an ebay (way cheaper) version of the Barely There because it looked great and also have a sick design.
A lot a members said it's thin and dope (yes, the case is on... even if you can't really see it, hence the name ).
It even comes with an extra screen protector so you don't have to worry about screen scratches.
Check it out here, scroll down for other colors (7 of them):
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Yep, I've seen these on eBay too, I wasn't overly concerned about getting it cheaper but more for the points I described in my original post- i.e something that covers all four edges (with cut outs) and it needs to be transparent.

Please be careful with the cheap ebay ones. Bought one for my girlfriends blackberry, but the dye used to colour the case rubbed off on her hand and face, and eventually permanently stained her phone.
Cheap cases are rarely worth it.
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I too was in the same situation as you. Had a gel case but still wanted the phone to be slimmer.
So I bought one of these. The full body one:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-desire-skin
It's very good and can put it in my pocket and not worry and not be bothered about putting it down on hard surfaces too. The only thing is doesn't offer is protection from being dropped.
Phil

Ok, so received all of them yesterday and they're great.
Unlike what wnp_79, there's no problem with them, no dye, really great touch feeling.
I won't pay 15 or 20 euros, from companies who are buying then same stuff from HK and then selling it back 10 times higher.
I paied 6 euros for 2 cases and they're great
Hard slim case + 1x screen protector:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Flexigrip soft case + 1x screen protector:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270586284031&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I think it because of the two tone of the Desire (light grey on top and dark grey on the bottom) that makes the 'barely there' cases stand out a bit too much.
I suppose if there was transparent one available, I'd give it a go.
EDIT: Oh this seems promising:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEAR-Crystal...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item45f2c1e4f0

CLEAR Hard Snap-On Case Cover for G2

NOTE: I know there's some discussion about this specific case in another thread here, but since there were other cases discussed in that thread I thought it would be best to create a dedicated thread for it.
I recently purchased/received this from luxurycellwireless, and after using the HTC Hard Shell Case (OEM) for about a month I'd have to say I'm very impressed with this clear plastic one. It fits the G2 nicely, almost to the point where I'm going to be nervous when I have to remove it from the phone. Hopefully I won't have to take it off anytime soon, but for the price of $3 shipped how could anyone go wrong with this. I almost think this is a better case than the HTC one, as that already broke on me after a month's use. However, after only using this one for a few hours there are already light scratches on it. I don't care about that, because it's purpose is to protect my phone. I'm considering buying another one or two of these to keep on hand, in the event that this one breaks on me. It's that good. My only concern now is how much dust is going to get trapped under it, hopefully not enough to warrant a dismantling & cleaning. If you're looking for a case, go get yourself one of these. You won't be disappointed.
Here's 18 photos I took of the case protecting my G2 for your viewing pleasure - https://picasaweb.google.com/dustrho/CLEARHardSnapOnCaseCoverForG2#
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From eBay = http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220683115821

Wow, no replies.
Thinking about buying a couple more of these, as I love this case. It's easily the best one I've purchased so far for my G2. Sure, there are some scratches on the back of it now, but what do you expect for something that's clear and made out of cheap plastic? The one thing I really enjoy about this case, is that it seems to have fixed my "screen wobbling" issue (no more!).
If you need a case for your G2, this is the one.

Looks good. I found a softish one

does it obstruct the top row keyboard by a tiny bit? my fingers are big so it is important to me that it doesn't

Had that case before my current black one, liked it a lot, but with 1 problem. After a week or so of being in your pocket it collects dust and lint under the case and it looks dirty lol so I would take it off and clean it like every week then finally the little hinges that hold it on broke other then that it did the job.

dleonseng said:
does it obstruct the top row keyboard by a tiny bit? my fingers are big so it is important to me that it doesn't
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No, it doesn't interfere with the top row of buttons on the physical keyboard. That top piece has a cutout so it sits flush. You can see it in the picture below...

Thanks OP I got mine in the mail yesterday and I really like it.

mannyftw said:
Thanks OP I got mine in the mail yesterday and I really like it.
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You're welcome.
I had to take the case off the other day to do a battery pull (bad ROM flashing put me in a boot loop), and I have to say it was pretty easy getting it off. Nowhere near as difficult as the HTC OEM hard shell case or the cheap black one that was on sale at Amazon. So, I'm glad I got this case, and just need to order myself a couple extra for backup purposes.

I got one last week it looks like that one but is black and has a soft feel to it.

thanks for the TIP! this is a great case.
dustrho said:
You're welcome.
I had to take the case off the other day to do a battery pull (bad ROM flashing put me in a boot loop), and I have to say it was pretty easy getting it off. Nowhere near as difficult as the HTC OEM hard shell case or the cheap black one that was on sale at Amazon. So, I'm glad I got this case, and just need to order myself a couple extra for backup purposes.
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I have one of these if anyone wants to take it. Replaced it for an otterbox a week ago!

is this the one with the kickstand? i just ordered the one with a kickstand. and im curious to how it is.

gizzymo said:
is this the one with the kickstand? i just ordered the one with a kickstand. and im curious to how it is.
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No, this particular one does not have the built-in kickstand.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Slim Armor 90% € OFF

Samsung Galaxy S4 (5 Colors) 1€ :
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Funda-Hibrid...prg=20131017132637&rk=3&rkt=4&sd=221393800859
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Flip Cover S-View (7 Colors) 3,80€ :
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Funda-Hibrid...prg=20131017132637&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=221393800859
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (5 Colors) 1€ :
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Funda-Hibrida-Para-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-/321360792064?pt=ES_Tel%C3%A9fonos_m%C3%B3viles&hash=item4ad2988a00
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Flip Cover S-View (6 Colors) 3€ :
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Funda-Libro-Flip-Cover-S-View-Para-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-/221446457820?pt=ES_Tel%C3%A9fonos_m%C3%B3viles&hash=item338f3cc9dc
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Thanks for the deals!

some nice cases there! thanks

carl86 said:
some nice cases there! thanks
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Fine!

nice!

Anyone have any experience with any of these? My dad has an s4 and is a little rough with his phones but has found other cases I've bought him to be too bulky or annoying. This one looks slim enough but can anyone attest to its durability? His birthday is coming up and he's in need of a case. Thanks!

bentleyboy said:
Anyone have any experience with any of these? My dad has an s4 and is a little rough with his phones but has found other cases I've bought him to be too bulky or annoying. This one looks slim enough but can anyone attest to its durability? His birthday is coming up and he's in need of a case. Thanks!
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I have one of these, I love it so far. I've dropped my phone a couple of times with no issues. The rubber sticks out on the front to keep the screen safe but it doesn't block access to the screen. Also the buttons built into the rubber part work great, unlike the other case I have that has cut outs for the buttons.
The only complaint I have is since the plastic part is glossy, the back scratched up from normal use.

great!

ryant35 said:
I have one of these, I love it so far. I've dropped my phone a couple of times with no issues. The rubber sticks out on the front to keep the screen safe but it doesn't block access to the screen. Also the buttons built into the rubber part work great, unlike the other case I have that has cut outs for the buttons.
The only complaint I have is since the plastic part is glossy, the back scratched up from normal use.
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Sounds good. Bookmarking this as a future birthday/xmas present. We'll see how he likes it and the glossy part won't really be an issue. The way he handles phones will turn the gloss to matte in a week - but he's used to it so it's all good. Hopefully the protruding rubber on the front will be enough of a buffer for the screen to be protected from his rough hands.

bentleyboy said:
Sounds good. Bookmarking this as a future birthday/xmas present. We'll see how he likes it and the glossy part won't really be an issue. The way he handles phones will turn the gloss to matte in a week - but he's used to it so it's all good. Hopefully the protruding rubber on the front will be enough of a buffer for the screen to be protected from his rough hands.
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Here is a photo of my case I just took where you can see the scratches.
The times I've dropped the phone since then, you can tell just from the sound it makes when the rubber hits that a lot of the impact is absorbed.

ryant35 said:
Here is a photo of my case I just took where you can see the scratches.
The times I've dropped the phone since then, you can tell just from the sound it makes when the rubber hits that a lot of the impact is absorbed.
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Excellent thanks. The rubber case is going to scratch a lot less than the plastic/glass that he usually destroys. I've seen him wear the color straight off a phone before. Appreciate the extra pics - sounds like a solid deal.

Nicee

Thanks for the great deals sir :good::good:

The ebay site doesnt work with US ebay login, is that correct?

Naked Tough Case - Must Have for Wood Models

Picked up this case recently, never realized how nice it was. I was rather opposed to them initially, I didn't like the way the gel bumper looked in any photos or videos. For some reason it just looked like it completely obscured the nice metal edges of the phone and then on the back it looked like a squashed Hula case showing through the clear part. However going into an AT&T store with a friend on errands I noticed they were the only ones that seem to sell the case in store (My VZW location sure doesn't). Seeing it in person was completely different. The gel bumper is actually the case's best feature with the shiny buttons and making a nice clean-looking border around the phone while still being able to see the metal edged design at about 50% transparency. Overall I have to say this is easily the best Moto X 2014 clear case on the market right now. Especially for owners of a wood-backed model, it's like adding a gloss clear coat to the finish. Really brings out the rich color in my Teak finish. And the shiny buttons are a perfect match for the the silver option speaker grilles and trim. It's turned out to be a big attention grabber, in the form of "Is that a new iPhone?" / "Is that a new Galaxy?"
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Looks really nice. Any amazon link?

There weren't any being sold on Amazon when I purchased mine. That may have changed since then but I haven't checked. At the time I got mine, the only options were to buy one through AT&T or from Casemate themselves. Both are pricey at $30, but you get what you pay for in a quality case. The last clear case I had was a $12 SUPCASE from Amazon, and it was completely yellow after only a month. I've only had the Naked Tough Case for a few days but I can already tell by the higher quality materials that this won't be an issue for a long time.

it actually looks very nice, I've been wanting one of those cases for months and all I've got is a hard clear case.

Bought my girlfriend one for her bamboo, looks great. I'm truly second guessing my black leather decision...:-\

Now that looks sweet on wood back...

I agree, could not bring myself to cover up the Bamboo on what I call the "Bamboo Phone" [emoji16]

naked tough case
I picked one of these up, a bit expensive at $30 here in canada and a tad slippery but definitely fits the phone well and I like that the wood's not covered.

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.

minotauri said:
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.