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Hi I am currently awaiting delivery for my DHD (and it could be a week or two).
I am wondering if anyone who owns a Silicone case - or something similar, and has found a case that allows for the phone to sit flat on a table surface to allow for one handed use. With the camera design set out from the main body I am hoping the case would come up to this level preventing rocking action.
Does the phone rock around on a table when used without a case or is it bearable?
I will then add a screen protector perhaps a Zagg product or similar.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Si
mine is currently cases-less, and does rock around when it on the table. however, placing a little phone sock under the phone is good at reducing the rocking, but i cant find one big enough to fit the phone in yet.
still looking for a good case, but it seems 3rd parties are being slow with this phone.
I'm needing a case or something like a bumper for my DHD.
I've had it 3 weeks and dropped it twice on to hard surfaces, got 2 small scratches and a small dent at the power button (since the button was flush with the case to start with, its actually made it a bit better!! LOL)
but my luck won't last too much longer so I need to protect it...
any ideas??
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I was thinking of using a phone sock to help keep it protected, the problem is having to slide the phone out every time i want to use it, id end up just leaving it somewhere. But keeping it steady with one is a good idea - but overall I'm looking for something more protective, good looking and will prevent the rocking.
I'm normally quite good with not dropping my phones, but a bumper or silicone case would be a must with a screen this size...don't really want to scratch or dent it (even if it has its upsides ;D ).
I'll keep looking, the annoying thing is that all the silicone ones I have found only have front or back on photos, not from the side...which is obviously important to check the level in relation to the camera area.
Cheers
Si
Was browsing through Google products and found this new one on Play, looks really cool not as dull and uninspired as the average silicone protector. I don't know again if it will help the issue with the raised camera, but I am still really interested.
play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/17123125/Exspect-HTC-Desire-HD-Tough-Silicone-Case-Black/Product.html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cc:|prd:17123125|cat:Mobile+#
I bought one of these and it does what it says on the tim. Protects the back and sides while offering unfettered access to the screen. It helps with the grip too, so I'm less likely to drop it (eek!)
Just so you know, the following case does have a slight wobble to it left and right when typing whilst on a flat surface. Not loads, but a wobble is there!
BLACK GEL PROTECTION CASE COVER SKIN FOR HTC DESIRE HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824377
here what i found while looking for the case and ended up with a very good one
Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
mnd_bg said:
Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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Yeah it looks good, nice to know its tougher than silicone, but unless it solves the rocking issue - I still prefer the one I found on Play...just because its cool looking.
but if you give it a go, let us know how well it performs and fits.
Well tbh I'm leaning toward the black one too but this TPU thing caught my attention and I was wondering if anyone has it
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Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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notice they have a cut out for the power button which was a issue on my first gel case
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Has anyone tried this thing?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=203617
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I don't think anyone should have it yet since HTC haven't released it.
I ordered it from handtec before but they say they will get it at the end of the month so I canceled mine.
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notice they have a cut out for the power button which was a issue on my first gel case
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It's not a cutout for the powerbutton.
It's for the 3.5 headphonejack.
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It's not a cutout for the powerbutton.
It's for the 3.5 headphonejack.
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think you will find it is for the power button the 3.5mm jack is on the bottom in the long oval cut out
combat goofwing said:
think you will find it is for the power button the 3.5mm jack is on the bottom in the long oval cut out
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To be honest, I don't think the picture shown is even the actual product. There is no hole for the speaker and the whole is definitely for the 3.5mm jack. (you can see the power button raised on the upper right corner). Since the case is not released yet, this is quite possible.
I've got this one too...
As CD993 says it does wobble, but only marginally... this is a TOUCH screen after all, you don't need to press very hard for it to respond!
The fact it's nearly £10 cheaper than the official HTC one (and yes, the image is wrong or else it's not going to have enough cutouts on the back!) is good enough for me!
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Just so you know, the following case does have a slight wobble to it left and right when typing whilst on a flat surface. Not loads, but a wobble is there!
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150506304658"]BLACK GEL PROTECTION CASE COVER SKIN FOR HTC DESIRE HD
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WTF is the matter with posting links btw? At what point does this 'privilege' begin?
very competitive with otterbox, but with grat designing
https://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-HD/Case-Mate-HTC-Desire-HD-Pop-Case.asp
Nice I need to order
Looks very nice indeed! Might have to get one too, to interchange with my Otterbox case.
Though ive got a slight worry that glossy black will scratch like a motherducker in no time.
If anyone gets one can you post some pictures and maybe a video too? Curious to see what that plastic is like. Cheers!
I was gonna go for a casemate tough, but I think I might wait for this, looks very nice.
Just pre-ordered one from here:
http://www.htcdirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_12_80&products_id=978
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the back looks great, but too chunky around the screen...
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the back looks great, but too chunky around the screen...
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agree but there is no alternative better
I ordered mine two days ago. It should be here tomorrow. I'll post a review then.
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I ordered mine two days ago. It should be here tomorrow. I'll post a review then.
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Sounds great, be sure to take lots of pictures.
Results are in!
Got it on, and loving it! Extremely perfect fit. 100% top quality. It's all one piece, so getting it on is a bugger, but once it's on, you can't tell it's a case unless you know what the phone looks like without it. The light gray part is very soft, and very comfortable to hold. It does not add extra bulk when holding it, but just enough, so now it rest better in my palm. The glossy hard black part makes it look so sexy. Overall a great feeling case. The buttons are the easiest to push now. Even though they stick out ever so slightly they don't look out of place like the OtterBox commuter case. They have a dimple on the inside also which helps press the buttons on the phone, so you no longer need to press firmly, but just a gentle press works fine, but not so gentle that you would press it by mistake. The rubber around the screen is a great fit. It goes all the way to the glass, so you no longer have that aluminum edge there. All in all a great case. I highly recommend it.
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Got it on, and loving it! Extremely perfect fit. 100% top quality. It's all one piece, so getting it on is a bugger, but once it's on, you can't tell it's a case unless you know what the phone looks like without it. The light gray part is very soft, and very comfortable to hold. It does not add extra bulk when holding it, but just enough, so now it rest better in my palm. The glossy hard black part makes it look so sexy. Overall a great feeling case. The buttons are the easiest to push now. Even though they stick out ever so slightly they don't look out of place like the OtterBox commuter case. They have a dimple on the inside also which helps press the buttons on the phone, so you no longer need to press firmly, but just a gentle press works fine, but not so gentle that you would press it by mistake. The rubber around the screen is a great fit. It goes all the way to the glass, so you no longer have that aluminum edge there. All in all a great case. I highly recommend it.
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Does the edge of the camera lens protude from the case? Can't tell from the pictures.
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Does the edge of the camera lens protude from the case? Can't tell from the pictures.
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Nope. The lens is slightly inside the case. The entire phone lies perfectly flat. Actually the shinny black back doesn't even touch the surface when it's on its back, so that won't get scratched by sliding the phone on a table or anything. The soft gray side grips are slightly raised from the case, so the middle is actually off the ground (I tried taking a pic of that, but it just looks like it's sitting flush, so I didn't add those).
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Nope. The lens is slightly inside the case. The entire phone lies perfectly flat. Actually the shinny black back doesn't even touch the surface when it's on its back, so that won't get scratched by sliding the phone on a table or anything. The soft gray side grips are slightly raised from the case, so the middle is actually off the ground (I tried taking a pic of that, but it just looks like it's sitting flush, so I didn't add those).
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Thanks, that's really helpful. Still undecided between this and the case-mate tough though. Wonder if there's anyone who's tried both.
PeatCoal said:
Thanks, that's really helpful. Still undecided between this and the case-mate tough though. Wonder if there's anyone who's tried both.
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Well as luck would have it I have one of those on the way too. I'll do the same kind of review when that one comes in. Can you tell I love cases?
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Can you tell I love cases?
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..nope
I look forward to it
Nice review ordered mine too just now.
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So, the thing is a ***** to fit into initially.
Will it give way after a while so you can get it in and out easily, or is it some hard plastic that won't yield or wear down? Do you guys who own one see any way of modifying it for quicker removal?
I'd really like a case but I do not want to lose the ability to use my device for satnav, and I already have the Brodit cradle mounted....
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So, the thing is a ***** to fit into initially.
Will it give way after a while so you can get it in and out easily, or is it some hard plastic that won't yield or wear down? Do you guys who own one see any way of modifying it for quicker removal?
I'd really like a case but I do not want to lose the ability to use my device for satnav, and I already have the Brodit cradle mounted....
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The shinny black part is very hard plastic, and since the very soft gray part is fused to it, it is really really hard to get in and out. I almost feel like if I push any harder I'm going to break one or the other, but the soft part is just soft enough to get it in there. I don't see how it could get easier over time. It's one of those cases that once it's on, it's on for a long long time. Compared to the OtterBox Commuter case that one seems like it can fall off, and the Pop case seems like it was actually made into the phone, and not to come off without a struggle, but if I had to make a choice I would pick the Pop case 100% of the time. Again if you compare them side by side the OtterBox looks like it was made for a kid to play with, and the Case-Mate one that you buy tickets to see it in a museum. It is that good!
Thanks a lot for the quick reply mate. I was thinking that maybe one could cut or file down one of the plastic ridges that snap into place around the screen to hold the device.
I done that ages ago on a case for a XDA mini, and it worked quite nicely but obviously there is a thin line between making the in and out easier and making the case unusable by cutting in too far...
Again thanks for your input...
...this chunk of zeroes and ones has been generated by flashing a 400 Watt halogen bulb into the open fibres of a transcontinental communications cable...
Thank you for good products to introduce.
Will we ever see these for the Nexus 4?
that would be incredible
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poopsicles said:
that would be incredible
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+1. i would ditch my hard cases for one in a heartbeat.
Aren't these what you're looking for?
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_76
Android802 said:
Aren't these what you're looking for?
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_76
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He wants a .35MM Those are all 1.44mm and 1.0mm
Its all i used on my S2.
Gives it some protection, but also keeps the sleekness!
Who makes them? Link?
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Who makes them? Link?
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No-one as of yet.
Hence why I was enquiring
I emailed diztronic about it and they said 0.35mm is too thin and would probably tear
Hopefully someone comes out with one.
Whaaat?
Its never stopped people making them before?
They feel tough, considering the thinness of them
skin thin?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190793049718
Anyone try this out yet, minisuit?
clockcycle said:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190793049718
Anyone try this out yet, minisuit?
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just ordered one for me I'll give feedback later !!
Sergio60052 said:
just ordered one for me I'll give feedback later !!
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Thinking about ordering one too. I'm just not sure if I should get clear or grey. Which color did u order?
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Still waiting!
Got one!
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Anyone try this out yet, minisuit?
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Just received mine in the mail so........Mini review!
Aesthetics:
Its a pretty simple case, not too flashy. The whole case is made of TPU, the back part is matte and while smooth doesn't appear to be too slippery, while the bumper portion fully surrounds the sides of the phone, is fully transparent and has a nice rubbery grippy feel. The nexus 4 back design is not really visible through the back of the case. However, the nexus logo itself can be seen albeit slightly muted. While it does add a little bulk to the phone, its pretty minimal while providing decent protection for day to day use.
Function:
There are appropriate cut-outs for both the and bottom mics, the speaker, the camera and the charging port. The volume and power buttons have these built in pushable sections which protrude slightly outside the case and allow you to press the buttons down. I found that the power button sometimes took a little bit of effort to press, however the volume buttons are perfectly fine. I don't have access to a wireless charger so I can't comment on whether that works or not, but it detects NFC tags just fine.
Protection:
For the front , the added lip should mean that placing your phone face-down will elevate it slightly and provide some protection. The bumper portion provides as good protection as any TPU case around the sides of the phone. The back is also fully covered so this should protect from scratches and minor bumps although I'm not sure how good the drop protection will be (this is obviously not a super heavy duty case).
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I don't have a camera at the moment but I'll see what I can do. Pictures added. Apologies for the shoddy camera work, using my roommate's Nexus S.
Still no sign by the looks of it
Perhaps one of these? The description says 0.5mm though.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321063463577?var=510098998857
They've been around for a while
Hey guys, Just got this case and I really like it..yes some flaws but cant beat the fact that you can see through and that back is exposed
Here ya go
http://youtu.be/Vry-Y4xUglw
Okay review but I disagree on the button feedback comment.
I've had my case for about a week or so.. Just took it off today and it is so much easier to press the power button and volume rocker.
They could have made that part way better, other than that I love this case.
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Does this case provide a lip on the front to prevent scratches when placed facing down?
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Okay review but I disagree on the button feedback comment.
I've had my case for about a week or so.. Just took it off today and it is so much easier to press the power button and volume rocker.
They could have made that part way better, other than that I love this case.
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Of course not having a case will def feel better. And thats why I said it sometimes feel like there is nothing there...but it seems that it got taken the wrong way..when I say nothing there , I meant like it feels like you are not pressing nothing at all which is not good . sorry for the misunderstanding .
Totally agreed with the fact that maybe for the buttons they could ve use less material making it feel more natural
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Does this case provide a lip on the front to prevent scratches when placed facing down?
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Yes, It has a lip and it does deliver some protection. However, the lip is not that tall though
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Of course not having a case will def feel better. And thats why I said it sometimes feel like there is nothing there...but it seems that it got taken the wrong way..when I say nothing there , I meant like it feels like you are not pressing nothing at all which is not good . sorry for the misunderstanding .
Totally agreed with the fact that maybe for the buttons they could ve use less material making it feel more natural
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Oh gotcha... To fix the button feedback problem... Use a sharp blade and cut small slits by the case buttons... Much better now.
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Crisisx1 said:
Oh gotcha... To fix the button feedback problem... Use a sharp blade and cut small slits by the case buttons... Much better now.
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Totally read my mind!. I was going to post that advice too hehe!
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Oh gotcha... To fix the button feedback problem... Use a sharp blade and cut small slits by the case buttons... Much better now.
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I'd like to try this but don't want to mess it up. Can you describe exactly where/how you made the cuts?
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I'd like to try this but don't want to mess it up. Can you describe exactly where/how you made the cuts?
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http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/18xcwt/simple_mod_to_make_the_ringke_fusions_buttons/
look at the bottom of op post
I ordered mine on a Thursday and the button feedback was normal.
emailed rearth and they messaged me back saying all their stock are now 'fixed'.
perhaps it was a late fix.
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I ordered mine on a Thursday and the button feedback was normal.
emailed rearth and they messaged me back saying all their stock are now 'fixed'.
perhaps it was a late fix.
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Received mine a few days ago. The button feedback is normal as well. Maybe this is the 'fixed' one as well. Anyway, great case, snug fit. The only thing that is, have to remove it every now and then to remove dust that visible in between clear plastic and N4 back glass. A bit annoyed to see those specks of dust... Nothing major
Also can confirm the buttons on this case are perfect now . received mine yesterday.
where can this case be ordered in the uk ?
Amazon
I got mine from Amazon a few days ago and mine is fixed. Button feedback is great.
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Hello all..
Actually i was using spigen ultra hybrid case for xperia z2 which is same as ringke case, from many days. Now the case totally turned into dirty brownish yellow colour.
Did any one observe the same on your ringke case?
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Hello all..
Actually i was using spigen ultra hybrid case for xperia z2 which is same as ringke case, from many days. Now the case totally turned into dirty brownish yellow colour.
Did any one observe the same on your ringke case?
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nop at all! the only "down" is the back, since its acrylic, time to time accumulates some dust.
Got this case a few days back and it's excellent. Button feedback is better than without the case - indeed, the power button now works 100% for me while I was having trouble with it before. Fits like a glove, the cut outs are perfect, especially the mini jack - I can fit most headphones in it now.
In my opinion this is the best case I could buy. It makes the device feel a bit bigger and thicker, but I have more grip when I hold it, and feel absolutely protected. It fell a few times and got no damage whatsoever. The back got a bit scratched, but it's ok, it's two years old!
A nice touch is the tiny feet on the back, so when you put it on a table, you can perfectly hear the speaker.
Definitely a very good case.
hello i buy before 3 days the nexus 5 black in greece,i have the last one batch 401..,but i have little rattle in to power button,is a problem???the phone working nice.
maklovin79 said:
hello i buy before 3 days the nexus 5 black in greece,i have the last one batch 401..,but i have little rattle in to power button,is a problem???the phone working nice.
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The buttons can rattle a bit. It's normal for this device and won't cause any problems. The nexus 4's buttons were worse.
OMGBEES said:
The buttons can rattle a bit. It's normal for this device and won't cause any problems. The nexus 4's buttons were worse.
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+1 on this i own both
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maklovin79 said:
hello i buy before 3 days the nexus 5 black in greece,i have the last one batch 401..,but i have little rattle in to power button,is a problem???the phone working nice.
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No, its normal for N5. Its just something that the phone has and depends on if it bothers you or not. Its something experienced by many N5 users.
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No, its normal for N5. Its just something that the phone has and depends on if it bothers you or not. Its something experienced by many N5 users.
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only the power button have rattle and i have the last one version.
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only the power button have rattle and i have the last one version.
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Yes, the power button is one rattles for me as well. Nothing to be concerned over unless it personally bothers you. I have one from first batch and that's a minor issue I experience.
Yeah, I wouldn't really recommend sending the device back as you are extremely likely to just get another one with the same rattle. It's very common.
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hello i buy before 3 days the nexus 5 black in greece,i have the last one batch 401..,but i have little rattle in to power button,is a problem???the phone working nice.
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Get a descent case and the rattle will be gone
gee2012 said:
Get a descent case and the rattle will be gone
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u have the same rattle on power button?
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u have the same rattle on power button?
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I think quite a lot users have it, but i don`t consider it a default and it doesn`t bother me realy. You have to realy have to force it to hear it. Got a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for protection and its gone now.
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I think quite a lot users have it, but i don`t consider it a default and it doesn`t bother me realy. You have to realy have to force it to hear it. Got a Spigen Neo Hybridc ase for protection and its gone now.
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+1 for Spigen Neo Hybrid case. I ended up taking mine off after a day because I just don't like cases... but that is a very nice case. Highly recommend it if that's your thing.
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+1 for Spigen Neo Hybrid case. I ended up taking mine off after a day because I just don't like cases... but that is a very nice case. Highly recommend it if that's your thing.
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The Spigen Neo Hybrid case is very good quality, small profile, protects against moderate drops (personal experience), and resolves the issue very well (very good feel to it). But, the case is very snug and back is more slick to touch then some other cases. Best case though so far IMHO. Depends on your preferences in all. Most cases will resolve the button rattle because of snug fit around the phone, thus stabilizing.
Had the exact same issue on my first N5. Talked to Google and returned it. New one is perfect.
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