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For those looking for cases, these are pics of my just received "i-Blason Clear Hard Snap-on Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone (Crystal Clear)". Snaps on just fine, doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone, but protects the back and sides just fine. I love knowing it's more protected than naked, but still able to show off the phone in all its glory and shiny back! Yeah, the plastic scratches easily, but how cares. It was just $10, so I might order more just for spares.
I got the case from here: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-SoftGel-Flexible-Frost-Clear/dp/B009Y0ZH6Y
Antebios said:
For those looking for cases, these are pics of my just received "i-Blason Clear Hard Snap-on Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone (Crystal Clear)". Snaps on just fine, doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone, but protects the back and sides just fine. I love knowing it's more protected than naked, but still able to show off the phone in all its glory and shiny back! Yeah, the plastic scratches easily, but how cares. It was just $10, so I might order more just for spares.
I got the case from here: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-SoftGel-Flexible-Frost-Clear/dp/B009Y0ZH6Y
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Just noticed this case myself on Amazon, which cued me in that the Chinese are finally cranking these long awaited crystal clear cases en masse. Just ordered mine from here for $4: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251200525677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
$10 is a rip for these cheaply made crystal clear cases that scratch if you so much as look at it sidewise. I am surprised that i-Blason didn't plaster their logo all over the back like they did with their TPU cases, at least there's that.
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Just ordered mine from here for $4: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251200525677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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It's not the exact same one, just slightly different. But, it's close enough. Holy **** that's cheap!
Elsydeon said:
Just noticed this case myself on Amazon, which cued me in that the Chinese are finally cranking these long awaited crystal clear cases en masse. Just ordered mine from here for $4: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251200525677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
$10 is a rip for these cheaply made crystal clear cases that scratch if you so much as look at it sidewise. I am surprised that i-Blason didn't plaster their logo all over the back like they did with their TPU cases, at least there's that.
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Thanks i ordered this.
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If only it was available on Amazon uk, it's a good price on eBay but delivery will be like a month so I'm not sure, shipping also costs
Was never a fan of crystal clear cases, but they actually look good on the Nexus 4
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Elsydeon said:
Just ordered mine from here for $4: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251200525677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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You posting the link must have sold them out cause now it says that item has been removed or is no longer available. Damn
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Link is working now. Seems like a cheap way to keep the look of the phone while getting a bit more protection.
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Crystal clear cases almost always results in scratches on the body....just be careful.
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Crystal clear cases almost always results in scratches on the body....just be careful.
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Which body? Plastic case or Nexus phone?
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Which body? Plastic case or Nexus phone?
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Every crystal case I've owned in the past for various devices....over time, stuff builds up between the case and the phone. It'll scratch either depending on the content of the "stuff".
Just make sure you clean it regularly.
Good thing i have a full body skin coming in the mail already.
Dang, that looks so much better than the clear S-wave TPU case, it's not even funny.
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For those looking for cases, these are pics of my just received "i-Blason Clear Hard Snap-on Case for Google Nexus 4 Smart Phone (Crystal Clear)". Snaps on just fine, doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone, but protects the back and sides just fine. I love knowing it's more protected than naked, but still able to show off the phone in all its glory and shiny back! Yeah, the plastic scratches easily, but how cares. It was just $10, so I might order more just for spares.
I got the case from here: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-SoftGel-Flexible-Frost-Clear/dp/B009Y0ZH6Y
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Is that the wrong link? That one is Frost Clear, not Crystal Clear, and it's a soft gel case, not a hard snap-on case.
grayson73 said:
Is that the wrong link? That one is Frost Clear, not Crystal Clear, and it's a soft gel case, not a hard snap-on case.
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That's the correct link, but they have modified their listing. When I purchased mine, there was no "Pink". "Clear" was where "Pink" was. There is a link in this thread to an eBay listing that has the clear case much cheaper ($4).
I got the same case 2 weeks ago- so far, so good! First crystal clear case that I like
My clear case is now scratched up, but who gives a **** because I would rather it get messed up than my beautiful N4. I'll just order a cheap replacement down the road.
Hey i was thinking as no bumpers are available
can we make a bumper out of tpu case by cutting it?
don't want to hide that awesome sparkly effect of nexus 4
what say any tried that out
Tried it and it works to a point but unless you cut it precisely or with a machine it won't come out right I used one of the clear S line series and had a lot of miscuts o well
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rhut_tiger said:
Hey i was thinking as no bumpers are available
can we make a bumper out of tpu case by cutting it?
don't want to hide that awesome sparkly effect of nexus 4
what say any tried that out
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If you're considering a TPU bumper, then might as well get a Poetic Bumper, as that is what it is. Their Poetic Atmosphere is a clear TPU with "bumper" material in the right places, as another option.
Did it as well, the sides are a bit too lose if you want a true bumper. Cut it more like a poetic and it may be fine but I regret doing it for what it matters.
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so you guys say that it is better to have more thick and cut less so the tpu material can withstand the forces?
Has a s-line case. Got a second free from poetic. I made it into a bumper. It looks horrible .... Would not recommend unless you have an extra FREE case lying around.
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I did exactly it, and this is how it turns out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055668
zhuozhi211 said:
I did exactly it, and this is how it turns out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055668
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Lol sorry... but that looks ugly. =X
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Lol sorry... but that looks ugly. =X
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I didnt say the end product will please everyone, I just said this is how it turn out to be. In case anyone wanna try they know what they can expect.
I really love the look of this Black Mist color so i didnt really wanna cover it up.. I went clear, with a screen protector over the front.. i know my phone wont be bulletproof, but it is protected .
Accessories section would be better for this and particularly this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192550
Galaxy S4 Cases & Screen protectors
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ohhhhhhh damnn. never even knew there was a section for that.... whoooopsss!! delete please!
Naked... If the back scratches up I'll replace it before selling it.
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Slim Soft Gel Skin X Line Wave TPU Case Cover Samsung Galaxy S4 IV i9500 that i got ebay for $5, i guess u can type "Slim Soft Gel Skin X Line Wave TPU Case " into ebay...i got the clear one, it actually hold up great for the "average 3-4 foot fall" . ill see how well this "X Gel TPU" works... last time for my S3 i had the "S Gel TPU" and it was great, i actually used the S Gel TPU over my bulky ballistic case.
Leather Wallet Case
It's a genuine leather wallet case. Holds ID, three or four credit cards, has all the appropriate holes for accessing the phone, and the screen is on the outside. I just bought a Zagg to go with it so it's completely protected. It's perfect. No more carrying a wallet and a phone. Check around online. You can get it in the low $30.00 range.
I REALLY like this. Once the leather breaks in, it will be even better. :good: If you are used to carrying a wallet, you will love this. Also, it gives the phone just a little bit of bulk making it unlikely to slip out of your hands. It just works.
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I really love the look of this Black Mist color so i didnt really wanna cover it up.. I went clear, with a screen protector over the front.. i know my phone wont be bulletproof, but it is protected .
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man.. that is awesome!.. what case is that exactly?.. i cant quite make out the name in the back of the case.. I also love the look of my black mist GS4 but the clear tpu case i bought makes the phone look cheap.. *sigh*
hmm, i wonder what people would think if a guy is using that leather wallet case? haven't seen many guys use those type of cases in the US.
I just picked up a wallet case (that $0.99 + ship one from gigacity on Amazon). Figured I'd give it a try, see how I like not carrying a separate wallet around. So far it seems pretty convenient reducing the number of things I need to carry around, but we'll see how it goes in the long run.
I am using Spigen Neo Hybrid case. Check it out here, I uploaded couple photos with it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267412
apexcell said:
I just picked up a wallet case (that $0.99 + ship one from gigacity on Amazon). Figured I'd give it a try, see how I like not carrying a separate wallet around. So far it seems pretty convenient reducing the number of things I need to carry around, but we'll see how it goes in the long run.
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What's the brand name on this one?
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This is the cheap TPU case i was talking about :S.. That is until i get my neo-hybrid from amazon ( it takes so looooong to ship to Trinidad)..anyway.. at least it has a decent lip to give my screen protection in the event of a fall and it doesn't add much bulk.. I like that it has grips on the side and is rubbery to help absorb some shock...but it just lacks sex appeal
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Just purchased this guy for $6.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA6BK0Q/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367886957&sr=8-10&pi=SL75
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yonoshiro said:
man.. that is awesome!.. what case is that exactly?.. i cant quite make out the name in the back of the case.. I also love the look of my black mist GS4 but the clear tpu case i bought makes the phone look cheap.. *sigh*
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this is the one i got
http://www.luvvitt.com/accessories/...al/samsung-galaxy-s4-case-siv-s-iv-clear.html
Is it bad that im using the uag for the s3 on my s4? Lmao feeling pretty ghetto rigged. ..
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What's the brand name on this one?
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GMYLE:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLY29CG/
MMakoto said:
hmm, i wonder what people would think if a guy is using that leather wallet case? haven't seen many guys use those type of cases in the US.
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I wouldn't haha I would get the incipio stowaway its a hard case with an opening on the back for like 4 cards and some cash
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...ung-galaxy-s-4-stowaway-credit-card-case.html
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It's a genuine leather wallet case. Holds ID, three or four credit cards, has all the appropriate holes for accessing the phone, and the screen is on the outside. I just bought a Zagg to go with it so it's completely protected. It's perfect. No more carrying a wallet and a phone. Check around online. You can get it in the low $30.00 range.
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I REALLY like this. Once the leather breaks in, it will be even better. :good: If you are used to carrying a wallet, you will love this. Also, it gives the phone just a little bit of bulk making it unlikely to slip out of your hands. It just works.
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The problem with this leather case is accessing the Notification area/bar. I found it was annoying trying to drag down the notification bar with my right thumb as the leather gets in the way.
I've returned it and will look for an alternate solution.
S-view cover
I was wondering which case is better than the other?
I'm looking to keep the nexus 4 slim, sexy, and functional.
I narrowed it down to these two cases because of the clicky tactile feels (on the fusion revision) and the original bumper while maintaining slimness.
I got the bumper a week after I received my phone. Well, not the official one, but a replica of the LG one that's sold in the Play Store. The one I received off Amazon seemed fine, but after about a week of normal use, 2 cracks appeared - one on the bottom where the USB is, and the other on the power button.
I think that they appeared because of plugging in the phone and clicking the power button turning it on and off. The material (metal-looking plastic) that surrounds the bumper is flimsy on it's own, and with a certain amount of pressure and heat from the phone, it's prone to cracking.
If you Google around you'll find that a lot of people have had the same problem with the official one. I bought the same bumper for my friend too, but his is holding up well so far, so I'm not sure. The bumper seemed to have a tighter fit on his N4 whereas mine felt a little loose. He has been using it for a couple months as his was the first wave of N4 that were shipped out. I just got mine a little less than a month ago.
Switched over to the Ringke Fusion based on the number of excellent reviews it got both on XDA and Amazon. Took about a week to get here and because it is the revision, the buttons are clicky and give a good feedback. The case also doesn't add much bulk at all. While I do like the heft of carrying around the phone naked, the glass panels scare me. I never used cases on my old phones, but then again, they were plastic and metal. They sure could take a hit!
The Fusion makes the N4 feel more solid as it is, and it works well with wireless chargers. The only complaint I have about it is the back clear plastic tends to dirty quite easily, with scuffs, fingerprints. But then again, who takes time out of their day to gander at the back of the phone. Sure it's pretty but you'll be spending more of your time messing around with the front.
Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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It's a replica of the real bumper. It's on ebay and amazon.
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On amazon it says official bumer by Google 12.95 I'm in the US
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It's a replica of the real bumper.
It's on ebay and amazon.
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Where'd you find the official bumper for 13?
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I remember when i bought my N4, I kept buying different bumpers because either they were too tight [messed up my screen protector], too bulky or did not protect my phone good enough. In January, I bought Ringke Fusion; been using it since then . Its not one of those cheap bumpers, you will definitely feel the quality. Its fits the phone very well and you wont feel the size of it in your hand or in your pocket.
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On amazon it says official bumer by Google 12.95 I'm in the US
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It's a replica. The real ones are sold on the play store. If it says official elsewhere and is less than the price you would normally pay, chances are it's not official. Anyone can say it's official but it isn't.
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I got both . Currently sporting the white OEM bumper. Before that I sported the Ringke Fusion. I will continue using the Fusion when I travel to like Disney lol.
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I got both . Currently sporting the white OEM bumper. Before that I sported the Ringke Fusion. I will continue using the Fusion when I travel to like Disney lol.
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Same. I got the fusion and the white OEM bumper.
To the OP: if you haven't seen it yet, the poetic bumpers are pretty good.
Stopped using my white OEM one cause it turned yellow on the sides and can't clean it no matter what I try.
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Same. I got the fusion and the white OEM bumper.
To the OP: if you haven't seen it yet, the poetic bumpers are pretty good.
Stopped using my white OEM one cause it turned yellow on the sides and can't clean it no matter what I try.
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I'm gonna use the hella out of the OEM white bumper because I got it for free .
The bumper makes the phone really wide
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I got ringke fusion, official bumper, the white look alike of fusion and poetic. I wanna use my fusion but my tempered glass doesn't fit well with it. I'll rather go with the fusion because of its solid feeling but the bumper is good.
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I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.
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I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.
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Fingerprints to me don't show as bad when I put my dbrand skin on. I hardly notice any unless I view the back at an angle.
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I got the Ringke Fusion. IT shows fingerprints REALLY bad - much worse than the back glass - and the fingerprints aren't easy to clean off unless you use water. I ended up taking it off and using the bumper I got free before finding another case.
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We talking about regular prints..? Cuz my hands are always clean, and while it definitely attract prints, a quick swipe from my t-shirt takes them right off.
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So the Google bumper on amazon is fake and the fusion case attracts a butt load of finger prints
I see that most people tell me that they are using bumper instead... What bumper? Poetic?
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So the Google bumper on amazon is fake and the fusion case attracts a butt load of finger prints
I see that most people tell me that they are using bumper instead... What bumper? Poetic?
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LOL I would personally get the Fusion, and yes, most bumpers online are replicas even if they are in LG packaging. The normal bumpers cost about 20bux (USD) so that's a good gauge in authentic or not.
There's a thread somewhere comparing the packaging but basically, if there's a holo sticker on the back, mine is square that reads "Original accessories by LG".
GL
Bumper
Wider
Looks better
Less protection
Ringke
Better protection
Lets you create custom designs to insert behind the plastic
horrible protruding creases on the back of the case. - rough to the touch
picks up fingerprints and dust way too easily.
I use bumper for everyday use and if i'm going to be somewhere outside for a long while where i won't have a place to put my phone safely away i use the ringke.
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Fingerprints to me don't show as bad when I put my dbrand skin on. I hardly notice any unless I view the back at an angle.
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Does the Ringke Fusion case fit properly with a dbrand skin on? Was looking on getting the case but was not sure if it would fit on, as I have a dbrand carbon skin on the back.
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Does the Ringke Fusion case fit properly with a dbrand skin on? Was looking on getting the case but was not sure if it would fit on, as I have a dbrand carbon skin on the back.
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Yes it fits fine. I have a custom and that's technically two skins of thickness in my areas and fits fine.
I just traded in my onyx black for blue coral. I currently have a ringke slim case. Hard black plastic. Id like something identical to this except clear?. A lot of the ones I see are soft tpu. Any recommendations on one would be nice. Thanks ahead of time.
The Caseology Skyfall is one that has a very stiff transparent back. But I found that as the back of the Note 7 is not totally evenly flat, the Caseology case, if removed a few times, does not lay totally against the back and you get this strange pattern showing, like ripple effect. I've now seen this in my Samsung OEM gel case as well. My Note 7 is black, perhaps this issue will not happen with other colours. Anyways, I will abandon using transparent and try to find a slim solid colour one. Shame that.
Yea I've had transparent cases on my s6 edge. They got stuff all in them and the case yellowed out. Maybe i could run front and rear screen protectors only. I just hate to hide the blue coral.color
Matchnine Hori model. I think I bought the last one in the U.S. Nice diamond clear pattern on the back.
I-Blason has a great hard clear case for the Note 7. I got it on Amazon for under $20.
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I-Blason has a great hard clear case for the Note 7. I got it on Amazon for under $20.
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Which model?
I just ordered this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JK2SPWS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll report back when I get it.
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I just ordered this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JK2SPWS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll report back when I get it.
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I ordered it. Didn't like it. Was too bulky and didn't dit well on a table.
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I ordered it. Didn't like it. Was too bulky and didn't dit well on a table.
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I see how the kickstand makes it sit uneven. Otherwise I like it, it's thinner and lighter than the other Spigen case I have.
Nothing makes a new phone look dated like a crystal clear case.
Nothing looks quite as tacky either.
While they 'feel' hard they're still soft plastic and scratch easily. They yellow. They don't 'let the design show through', in my opinion. They just mask it differently.