I current have the nexus 10 and have just bought the pixel c to replace it. For the nexus 10 I had the case which clipped onto the back panel and left the main body visible. I would like something similar to that for the pixel c. Is there anything like this? Perhaps that uses the magnets to attach it?
It is mentioned in the article
http://m.androidcentral.com/nexus-10-flip-cover-now-available-google-play
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Ok, so I gave up looking and made one myself. I already had a MoKo case so I decided to use a heat gun to pull the PU leather and microfiber interior away from the hard plastic body. Then I trimmed it down and placed a piece of steel I cut down between the two. Add a bit of super glue to hold it together, then Voilà! a case held in by the magnets within the tablet. The hold is pretty good, but does have some slight movement to slide around. Maybe using a magnetic trip instead of steel may stop this. But it does not pull away and does its job for now.
The trim is a bit off as the superglue went hard and made a slight rough edge. Maybe I can find some rubber sealant which would leave a nice finish.
Great job! I was thinking about this exact design the other day. Seems like a no brainer. Love the simplicity and use of the magnets.
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Well Ive pretty much gone always against the idea of getting a case but Im seeing one day my poor phone falling and breaking to pieces so rather be safe than sorry.
What I need:
- This is a question: Whats the difference between hard cases (plastic) and soft cases (rubber)? Obviously besides the material
- The phone with the case on MUST still be able to be inserted without major problems into the pockets of a jeans pants (I see this a bit for difficult for rubber cases)
- I would still like to access everything, button/port wise (except maybe the back cover)
- No difference in using the keyboard or the phone in general
- Very easy to remove and put on the case from and to the phone
- Seeing as the phone is kinda heavy as is, a light material would be nice.
- No reception issues
A clear or a green case would be my personal choices as clear the phone is still visible and I like the color green Also my media player use to have a kickstand which would be nice but I care less...
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from dustrho's thread about HTC cases
GREEN CASE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQObS6fsY6Q
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobi...ase-green.html
Otterbox Commuter case. Solid and rugged case that can withstand almost any abuse you throw at it. Fits nicely into my jean pockets and is easy to whip out when I need it. All buttons and ports are easily accessible. Bulks the phone up just alittle, but I would rather have the bulk and have the phone survive a 4ft drop than have a cheap or flimsy case and have both case and phone go to the garbage.
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-G2-/-HT...HTC4-G2XXX_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-g2-cases
Got mine with a free car charger on ebay for about $30
from dustrho's thread about HTC cases
GREEN CASE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQObS6fsY6Q
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobi...ase-green.html
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Thats the first case I looked at and like. The link is to the rubber version but there is a plastic one as well. Im not sure which to get as I dont know the different "feel" between the two.
Otterbox Commuter case. Solid and rugged case that can withstand almost any abuse you throw at it. Fits nicely into my jean pockets and is easy to whip out when I need it. All buttons and ports are easily accessible. Bulks the phone up just alittle, but I would rather have the bulk and have the phone survive a 4ft drop than have a cheap or flimsy case and have both case and phone go to the garbage.
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-G2-/-HTC...d=htc-g2-cases
Got mine with a free car charger on ebay for about $30
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1: Way too expensive
2: Bulks the phone up (making it hard to slide in a pocket quickly)
3: Very very bad looking
The quality looks OK (with port covers and everything) but those 3 things and after viewing a video just throw me off.
The difference is just how it feels on your hands. Rubber has a slightly softer feel while the plastic one is smoother but almost slippery (doesnt slip, just feels like it due to its smoothness)
Go for that case if anything. Another way to get a real feel is to drop by a tmo store. They sell both types (atleast where i live) and you can handle it to see if u like it.
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I got the otterbox commuter a while back. it's nice, rubber inside, hard plastick outside, two layer case. There is rubber covers for usb and headphone jacks.
Case has nice texture on the backside, gives nice grip.
If you use headphone whit bulky 3.5mm like steel series siberia, it wont fit in whit the case. but any earplugs will fit just fine.
case makes the power button more easily accessible, like it.
the camera button is ****ed up. it's way to hard to press, and you dont feel the 2-stage shutter whit this case, you could easily cut the button covering part of tough.
i have put it back on and of multiple times, ans i'm not using it anymore, my front cover has 2 broken clips that keep to case on :/
i trust my grip enough, so i'm not using cases anymore, I have hard plastic shelled belt pouch to carry my phone, so if i fell of a bike or something hits me in the pocket, this case in pouch, phone will be just fine.
-Whippler
riahc3 said:
Well Ive pretty much gone always against the idea of getting a case but Im seeing one day my poor phone falling and breaking to pieces so rather be safe than sorry.
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These phones are harder to break than you would think. Mine has survived at least 5 falls from about a metre in height onto concrete, and just scuffed up the aluminum edges in two spots
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The difference is just how it feels on your hands. Rubber has a slightly softer feel while the plastic one is smoother but almost slippery (doesnt slip, just feels like it due to its smoothness)
Go for that case if anything. Another way to get a real feel is to drop by a tmo store. They sell both types (atleast where i live) and you can handle it to see if u like it.
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But doesnt the rubber one have a "grip" as well? It would seem logical.
I got the otterbox commuter a while back. it's nice, rubber inside, hard plastick outside, two layer case. There is rubber covers for usb and headphone jacks.
Case has nice texture on the backside, gives nice grip.
If you use headphone whit bulky 3.5mm like steel series siberia, it wont fit in whit the case. but any earplugs will fit just fine.
case makes the power button more easily accessible, like it.
the camera button is ****ed up. it's way to hard to press, and you dont feel the 2-stage shutter whit this case, you could easily cut the button covering part of tough.
i have put it back on and of multiple times, ans i'm not using it anymore, my front cover has 2 broken clips that keep to case on :/
i trust my grip enough, so i'm not using cases anymore, I have hard plastic shelled belt pouch to carry my phone, so if i fell of a bike or something hits me in the pocket, this case in pouch, phone will be just fine.
-Whippler
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Like I commented, the otterbox isnt for me.
These phones are harder to break than you would think. Mine has survived at least 5 falls from about a metre in height onto concrete, and just scuffed up the aluminum edges in two spots
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Until it falls from one fall from 1/2 a meter into grass and it breaks.
Better to be safe than sorry about making this costly investment.
I never said the rubber one doesn't have a grip. in fact, if i remember correctly, it has such a grip that it keeps on pulling my pockets inside out. go figure.
and as I said, drop by a tmo store and check it out. you'll feel the difference and it'll help you more than just words of explanations.
Check this one out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096776
This is the case I am using, LOVE IT!
Best case for me hands down is the oem g1 sock slip case thing.
No need for screen protectors, no scratches on screen now or later
Goes into any pocket, no rubber annoying crap
Costs 3 bucks on ebay
Fits even with the 3600mah mugen battery (big plus for me)
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preferably rubberized battery cover door with a kick stand, that would be ideal
Check out Seidio. They have a few.
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I bought the case mate pop for the s4 (http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Olo-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Pop-Cases.asp) I got it to use while I debated ordering a Spigen Neo Hybrid, but I have to say i'm liking it, the inside is not all rubber, the back part of it is, but the sides where the chrome bezel is is not all rubber there is plastic there, the case is a tight fit with rubber on all the open slots, i've used it for 2 days and it doesn't seem any dust has gotten in there. It quite tough to take out of the case, the case doesn't have much give which I think is a good thing, I might keep it. The stand is designed to work primarily in landscape and is pretty good, it will also work in portrait, its kind of hard to unclip it though which may also be a good thing since it wont come loose easily. Behind the kick stand there is a hole that leads to the battery cover but thats only exposed when the kickstand is out. The case is decently slim, doesn't add too much.
I second Seidio. I've had two of their cases before, and they're great. The Surface line is very slim but is compatible with their holster and their dock. I'll be ordering one for my S4 as soon as they have the color I want.
If anyone is looking for that case that gives you the protection, in a thin profile. I have had just about every case out for this phone and this is the first one I bought and the one I have gone back to every time is the dualtek. Check out youtube videos of it. You can get the case for around 20.00 and I promise you will not be disappointed, this is definitely different from the version for the galaxy s3. I have the yellow one, and love the color, thinking about the black and white one next, hoping they come out with more colors. The plastic is a grippy, not slick plastic. Extrememly well made
I had one for my s3 then found the black cushion inside the case that touches the back cover left an imprint on my s3 I when the phone got hot and I couldn't get it off and I had to buy a new back cover and puregear sent me a new case but I sold it. I bought the yellow one for my s4 and it started leaving a little imprint also and it was a little too bulky and the buttons weren't as easy press as my uag case so I sold it.
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mine should be arriving on Tuesday. from Amazon. the case had mostly 5 star reviews. they did note the buttons were hard to press. if you look at the customer images, one customer shows how he cut a slit on the bottom of each button area in the case, and now has tactile and excellent buttons. i am probably going to try that on mine and will report back.
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If anyone is looking for that case that gives you the protection, in a thin profile. I have had just about every case out for this phone and this is the first one I bought and the one I have gone back to every time is the dualtek. Check out youtube videos of it. You can get the case for around 20.00 and I promise you will not be disappointed, this is definitely different from the version for the galaxy s3. I have the yellow one, and love the color, thinking about the black and white one next, hoping they come out with more colors. The plastic is a grippy, not slick plastic. Extrememly well made
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I bought the case, but found my SkullCandy headphone jack won't fit through the opening. Yes, I can drill it out, but I notice in a number of online reviews this is noted as a problem to be aware of.
this case is very solid feeling. i was worried about the headphone jack but my 90 degree plug for my Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi's fits in beautifully.
i can confirm the power button is indeed a bit too hard to press and squishy. however the mod that an amazon reviewer posted does work. cut a slit in the rubber on the bottom of the power button and it is now much easier to press and tactile. very cool. the phone is a bit hard to get out but it is very very secure in case of a fall. great lip to protect the front, and this case inspires confidence. sides are grippy. only flaw is that the back of the cover is not grippy. i like that when i put it on smooth surfaces a case has grip on the back.
phones in this thing survived multiple 22ft drop tests on youtube and now i know why. it's built very well.
My opinion of the iMagnet dock has slipped a bit after having used it for a while now.
I got it at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IOQ3K6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the price was right.
The mounting sticky suction cup works great and it is not too large so it is not obtrusive.
However ... the magnet is just not strong enough. Once you put a case on, the strength (or lack thereof) becomes more apparent.
I put an el cheapo s-view case on and since it covers the back instead of replacing the battery cover, the extra thickness insulates it from the magnet a bit too much.
Yes, it holds the phone. However, the choice of a round-shaped magnet may have been the big mistake.
Since the magnetic field is round, it allows the phone to pivot around the central axis and after a bit of driving, the phone tilts to one side or the other.
A rectangular magnet or at least a much stronger one would probably correct this.
When my Spigen Slim Armor case arrives I will try it out and see if the s-view case if just too thick or what.
I've had the whole phone rotating and less magnetic strength as you op. I used it with my s3 and put the metal plate inside the plastic on my seidio ext battery case. The phone was pretty heavy and it did hold pretty well. A good pothole could knock it off though. It'd be much stronger on the outside of the case but way to ugly.
Now I'm using a ballistic sgmaxx this case is way to thick to put it in the inside. Plus I have a wireless receiver for charging making it a no go. And on top of all that even if I placed the plate on the outside it blocks the wireless charging from working.
It really sucks because I loved that mount. No tabs to adjust, no pieces to break or lose, no clicking it in place and pushing a button to release.
nunjabusiness said:
My opinion of the iMagnet dock has slipped a bit after having used it for a while now.
I got it at Amazon: and the price was right.
The mounting sticky suction cup works great and it is not too large so it is not obtrusive.
However ... the magnet is just not strong enough. Once you put a case on, the strength (or lack thereof) becomes more apparent.
I put an el cheapo s-view case on and since it covers the back instead of replacing the battery cover, the extra thickness insulates it from the magnet a bit too much.
Yes, it holds the phone. However, the choice of a round-shaped magnet may have been the big mistake.
Since the magnetic field is round, it allows the phone to pivot around the central axis and after a bit of driving, the phone tilts to one side or the other.
A rectangular magnet or at least a much stronger one would probably correct this.
When my Spigen Slim Armor case arrives I will try it out and see if the s-view case if just too thick or what.
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Any luck with the Spigen Slim Armor case? I have the Slim Armor right now and am debating this mount but after reading this thread, I'm a little skeptical. I was thinking to put the round disk between the TPU and Hard Shell of the case so that there's less insulation of the magnet.
I have had this mount for over 18 months starting with my s3. I can see where with the extended battery it may be an weight issue. I have the slim armor case and with the plate between the 2 layers (the hard plastic and the rubber) on my S4 it works great. even in the pot hole state of Michigan. I don't know if the other people are using the large plate that is included but its almost a must in order to keep the magnet in full contact with metal.
Funny enough, with the Spigen Slim Armor, it works better than the el cheapo sview I was using.
The $5 slim armor from AliExpress is just plain awesome, although a little hard to open..
I was thinking of getting one of these.. now I am not
shoutcast said:
I was thinking of getting one of these.. now I am not
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Your missing out.
I'm going to have to figure out how to use one with wireless charging. Maybe a rare earth magnets instead.
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Your missing out.
I'm going to have to figure out how to use one with wireless charging. Maybe a rare earth magnets instead.
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I swear I have been thinking that ever since I got it, I even wrote the MFR and told them if they put an induction charger in there somehow they would make a million fast.
Every time I look through XDA posts on cases, I always see people getting the most protection possible from their cases. I am opposite - I hate adding any bulk; even .4". I am trying to find a case that just protects the back and sides from little scuffs (not actually anything in regards to dropping it from 4 feet). I know iPhone has a bunch (what a waste) and want to find one very similar. Matte black, silicone that is as thing as possible.
Anyone come across any yet? I can't be the only one that is looking!
Examples (New user - can't hyperlink. Sorry!):
Caudabe - The Veil for iPhone 5/5s
Desmay - The Slight for iPhone 6 Plus
Spigen - Case Air Skin for iPhone 6s
Thanks!
Josh
I'm also looking for this. I currently use the Maxboost mSnap thin, perfect fit case, which seems to be the smallest available, but it's not perfect.
Coming from the S7 Edge, I'm used to cases leaving the side edges uncovered. This Maxboost grips the bezel on every side, making the volume and power buttons difficult to press, and side swiping aggravating.
If I could find something as minimal as the S7e's Spigen Thin Fit, I would be happy.
Many listed and reviewed in these threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/accessories/list-hard-shell-polycarbonate-t3475260
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/ultra-case-t3483579
I use the Rhino Bumper....crazy effective Drop protection, lip on both sides so when you set phone down flat there is no risk of getting scratches. I love this Bumper. Took a minute to understand Charger opening , but now it's smooth sailing and I couldn't be happier
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Here is what I got as a minimal case (I also hate adding any bulk to my phone) - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M1DR187/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm really enjoying this matte black case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LSB371S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Scratches on the back of the case are self healing and it's very thin! I use a magnetic car dock and keep the metal plate taped to the inside of the case and it works perfectly for me!
https://www.amazon.com/Pixel-Diztronic-Slim-Fit-Flexible-Google/dp/B01M6Y0KIX might be a good case, i used their products before.
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https://www.amazon.com/Pixel-Diztronic-Slim-Fit-Flexible-Google/dp/B01M6Y0KIX might be a good case, i used their products before.
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I have this case. I don't like the lip around the sides. If It didn't have a raised lip around the sides I think it would be a great case
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