Aluminum bumpers - Galaxy S II Accessories

Anybody know any good aluminum bumpers for I9100? My casemate is falling apart.
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Dont you mean "Aluminium"
I thought only the Yanks spelt it like that?

I thought I'd actually be helpful and not post a pointless response
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/taurus-aluminium-bumper-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-gun-metal-p31830.htm

I have a red sweet armor and i have no complaints about it. I can access the battery. The sides are raised.
Though i have recently thought of getting a leather case.

Thanks for the help, you two^. rawr.itservin, have you noticed any impact on signal for GPS, WiFi, 3G on your phone?

I know aluminium is a fairly light metal but doesn't this just add unnecessary weight?

Not no really. Everything seems to be fine. There is a small "hole" on the left side for the antenna. I've only heard that the Aluminum battery covers had problems with GPS.
Here is how mine looks like.
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=s...w=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:68

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Not no really. Everything seems to be fine. There is a small "hole" on the left side for the antenna. I've only heard that the Aluminum battery covers had problems with GPS.
Here is how mine looks like.
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=s...w=170&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:68
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That looks really nice, I'm using a castmate barley there at the moment but I do like the look of that. Would you recommend it? and how easy is it to put on?

Yes i have no regrets in buying the bumper. The only complaint i have is my jack that i have in my home stereo is too big for the hole on top for earphones. Sorry i couldn't find the correct terms.
But everything else is great. There is cushions inside so in case you drop it, it absorbs some shock. The power and volume controls are easily accesed.
In terms of taking it off and putting it back on, It will take awhile since it's being held by 4 screws.

This is the thread you're looking for.

Related

New Case Review - Perforated Plastic

I was tired of waiting for SGP to get their $^#& together and decided to get yet another case.
I got this Perforated Retro Sports Case from Fommy.com.
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=Samsung&model=Samsung+Vibrant+T959&skuno=89299
I'm not sure what makes it "retro", but it is a nice looking case. It's a combination of hard plastic (the perforated area) and flexible plastic sides. It's thin - not like the Samsung mesh or Case Mate Barely There - thin, but probably a touch thinner than the average TPU case.
The case covers all sides, although you can still see a bit of the bezel. However, unlike a different case I tried, the amount that peeks out is consistent all around so it still looks nice.
Now, it's not without it's quirks - which may be deal breakers for some. First there are no cutouts for the speaker or the mic. The speaker is no big deal because the case is perforated - I didn't really notice much difference in volume of some music I tried. The mic, on the other hand, required a hammer and nail to deal with. It was pretty simple, though. I just lined up the hole from another case and then hammered a small nail through. It works just fine and I tested some calls with no reports of sound loss on the receiver's end.
The other "quirk" is that the cutouts on the top and sides are a little strange. The one on the volume side is really long and spans over the rocker keys and the strap-loop-hole. It's tapered well along the edges so it doesn't look bad or anything, just a little odd. The top opening also spans across both the jack and the usb port. This makes the bar along the top feel a little less solid than the rest of the flexible areas. I would have preferred they used two separate openings on top rather than one for the extra support. It's also cut rather close to the port, so if you are using a thick plug, you have to move the plastic up a bit. A little annoying, but at least you don't have to take the case off to plug it in like with some cases.
Things may change after a week of use, but my initial impression is positive. Overall, the case is very nice and is unique compared to the other stuff that's currently available. I do, however, think it's a bit pricey at $14.95+shipping (around $5 for super saver). But hey, money grows on trees.
Just ordered mine, From the looks of it, I think i will like this case better than the perforated plastic snap on case. This one looks like it offers full phone protection. tell me if the case would protect the phone in the event of a fall or drop. Rate its protection from a fall as either minimal, moderate, or maximum protection. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks
Since it covers all sides the protection is going to be better than the snap on. But its thin and pretty stiff so impact resistance is probably minimal to moderate at best, especially compared to silicone or TPU.
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thanks for the review, but i would be worried about knowing from the get go that i would need to use a hammer and nails to get a plastic case to work.
mikey98277 said:
thanks for the review, but i would be worried about knowing from the get go that i would need to use a hammer and nails to get a plastic case to work.
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Very true. I didn't try calls before making the hole so I'm not entirely sure it's necessary (although I imagine you would get a drop in sound quality with the hole covered).
I love this case. It is slim and perfectly follows the contours of the phone. The only thing that i didnt like was the hole missing over the microphone. But the texture and quality of the case is top notch. I have the mesh galaxy s back cover, the tpu grey argyle case, the body glove rubber case, the case mate tough case, and the carbon fiber samsung case. This one is the best of them all, I am very happy with this case
whoa, that looks like it'd be pretty ****in sweet if they made them 2 tone..
turbosix said:
whoa, that looks like it'd be pretty ****in sweet if they made them 2 tone..
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Blue-XMat...268389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2b1cd525
Like this?
talltexan said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Blue-XMat...268389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2b1cd525
Like this?
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i love you more than you could ever know. :eek:
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i love you more than you could ever know.
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they also have pink and white if your into that just search Xmatrix Vibrant case. They are cheaper than OP's so i dont know if they are the same or not but they do look the same.
I ordered this case on Tuesday and it came today. I am very impressed and the quality is much better then I expected.
Did the one you got off Ebay come with the hole for the mic already cut? Looks in their photos like it's there already.
No i ordered it from fommy and I forgot about the missing mic hole lol.
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No i ordered it from fommy and I forgot about the missing mic hole lol.
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I ordered the blue and black one from fommy on thursday and received it today. Mine has the mic hole already cut out. In my opinion it feels just a little bit loose and kinda cheep. I like the way it looks and is very slim so I'm gonna give it some time to see if it grows on me or if i want something else
The black case I received fits extremely well and is not loose at all.
Great Deal on this Case
I'm getting one from Handhelditems.com found here xmatrix case and it's 10.99 and $2.89 shipping, plus I used coupon code 30vibrantsamsung and got 3.30 (30%) off. Price out the door - $10.54. Helluvuh deal
Got the case today. It sucks.
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[Q] i9100 replacement battery cover

Does anyone know if I can pickup a replacement Battery cover for my GS2? I picked my phone up this morning and noticed some scuff marks on the back of my beloved phone. Could I call Samsung and get one do you think?
i'd actually be intersted in getting metal one, the plaggy one feels a bit to flimsy to me, although a metal version would be harder to get off and on.
i'd be quite interested in some coloured battery covers actually - either metal or plastic.
accessories seem a bit thin on the ground at the moment though ...
I'd prefer it if you could buy a battery cover with a kick stand built in!
Anymode have back covers.
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
Really? Why would metal make the phone overheat, wouldn't it be more conductive than the plastic?
vimto25 said:
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
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Lulz.
Lern2thermodynamics.
vimto25 said:
metal wouldnt be no good as the phone will over heat,
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the opposite if anything, in fact
although id prefer plastic since its so light lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-i9100-G...ccessories&hash=item415992d82e#ht_6045wt_1139
Btw the plastic cover dissipates heat better than metal because of it's meshed surface => more surface exposed to air => more dissipation than plain slick metal or plastic.
bilboa1 said:
the opposite if anything, in fact
although id prefer plastic since its so light lol
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Surely a metal back would conduct heat away from the phone better than a plastic back hence why computer chips are cooled by metal coolers and not plastic ones
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Still no replacement cover out?
Also interested in another battery cover. Might just make the phone 100% perfect instead of 99%
wouldn't be kind of impossible to get the cover into place?
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deas anyone have any problems with backcover.
When you pout your nail to open back cover it pops up for about 1mm or 1,5 mm in the air and does not close to the main suface of the phone.
All clicks are good bak on the left and up, but on the upper right it sticks out. I'm going to servise tommorow and I'll see what will they say (100% they will say that it is my faulth)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-i9100-G...ccessories&hash=item415992d82e#ht_6045wt_1139
Btw the plastic cover dissipates heat better than metal because of it's meshed surface => more surface exposed to air => more dissipation than plain slick metal or plastic.
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Metal would always be a better conductor of heat but the real problem with having a metal battery panel would be the shielding affected to the radio components of the phone. IE the effect on 3g, WIFI and bluetooth and a possible reduction in signal strength. Many phones with metal back covers and cases have grounding connections on the the covers to the motherboards of the phones to stop this problem. The SGS2 was not designed to have a metal battery cover so would not have these connections. The cover is designed to be thin and light and is there purely to hold the battery in and cover the sim and memory card so why have it made of metal?
sure but still: the back cover is made of cheap plastic. i really had to fight against myself to not open the cover as usual. it took me some minutes to take off the cover without breaking anthing. thats it for me tho. forget the metal...but the plastic is just really really thin imho. and the feel is kinda crappy....metal is the better choice here.
Does anyone know of a replacement battery case or phone case which makes the knob (? dunno the right word for it) at the bottom just as high as the rest of the phone? So that it makes it plain.
I really dislike that knob. The phone never lies straight and it feels awkward in the hands. I wish they had kept the height of the knob at the bottom and made it more like the LG X2 or so.
Not seen one as yet but no doubt there will be a higher capacity battery come on to the market.This would probably be from a third party manufacture with a replacement battery cover that will take up this space that you talk about. Seen many for HTC phones so I am sure there will be one for the SGS2.
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Not seen one as yet but no doubt there will be a higher capacity battery come on to the market.This would probably be from a third party manufacture with a replacement battery cover that will take up this space that you talk about. Seen many for HTC phones so I am sure there will be one for the SGS2.
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I hope so. If someone makes a 4000 mamp battery it MIGHT last nearly a day.

Anymode Bumper Case

So a quick synopsis as I have now used it for a day.
The fit is very good, it actually feels like its protected but still has a very light(even lighter than my Ringke Slim) feel to it. The silicone bumper goes on first and elevates the volume and power buttons, then the actually bumper slides over.
The bumper is NOT aluminum.
I was under the impression it was, and at first glance was disappointed. However the plastic maintains a nice rigid feel in my hand where you feel as if the grip is there. The front and back are also fully protected for placement on either side.
Experiment #1 was combining this with my 5000mah battery and backplate however it was extremely tight and did not have a good feel.
Overall it slides in and out of my pocket, not as slippery as the Ringke but it feels "safer" coming out of the pocket and even while in use. Heres a few pics for everyone to see.
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The bumper is NOT aluminum.
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Un-sold. Thanks for the clarification on the shady sellers mis-advertising their wares. Shame.
Just got my case as well. Even though it isn't aluminum it seems like it can absorb a shock quite well. The ad on ebay where I bought mine did state the materials are made of "PC and silicon". The bumper itself is polycarbonate the the inner part is silicon. I'm pretty satisfied I remember in the Galaxy S2 Forums people complained about GPS lock problems with an aluminum case, so that may be something to think about if looking at an aluminum bumper.
hmmm I panicked for a moment there, I've ordered this a few days ago, and I cant believe that I didn't notice its not aluminium...
But having read your posts and a few from the aluminium thread I'm thinking this one might be better.
Can we get more pictures of other colours and stuff?
I had an aluminum bumper on my iphone4. It definitely reduced the signal strength and was not as comfortable as this one is in the hands. I am still debating on which to use as daily driver this or my ringke slim. This one is again very comfortable and protects the nice gunmetal trim of the note. The ringke is slimmer and slicker so it pulls out of pocket easier but does not provide full protection.
Looks horrible sorry.
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I had an aluminum bumper on my iphone4. It definitely reduced the signal strength and was not as comfortable as this one is in the hands. I am still debating on which to use as daily driver this or my ringke slim. This one is again very comfortable and protects the nice gunmetal trim of the note. The ringke is slimmer and slicker so it pulls out of pocket easier but does not provide full protection.
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The aluminum bumper reduced the signal on the i4 because the band is the antenna ... it wont affect the note AT ALL... just fyi.
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This case is.....
So good...
I like it hehe. It's nice. But I find it funny how 1/4 of a case (a bumper) can cost MORE than other cases! Bah.
Anyone with white Note bought this? If so, a photo shot would be appreciated.
I ordered one today, after seeing this thread. It's pretty much what I was looking for
I see that theres a cutout at the top corner. what's that cutout for? thanks
Don't know for sure, but a number of cases have that cut-out. Antenna placement, maybe?
kanate said:
I see that theres a cutout at the top corner. what's that cutout for? thanks
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That is the antenna for watching DMB(Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) in Korea.
That feature is only for domestic one.
This is my new cover. Aluminum, brushed and shiny.
Even better buttons now. Because buttons are a bit recessed, I don't accidentally push the buttons anymore, yet they are still easily accessible. Also no decrease in antenna performance.
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This is my new cover. Aluminum, brushed and shiny.
Even better buttons now. Because buttons are a bit recessed, I don't accidentally push the buttons anymore, yet they are still easily accessible. Also no decrease in antenna performance.
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Thats not the anymode though is it?
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Thats not the anymode though is it?
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Oops, you're right, it isn't. I probably should have started a new thread. Just wanted to share.
well well... after two weeks, my order just got refunded, with a message that the case was discovered to be an improper fit for the Note. sounds like they're going back to the drawing board
Ya i Have that bumper case to, its ok but i dont like how the rubber covers so much of the front of the phone. I think i just dont like adding any width to an already large phone.

[Review] Wheng hook hard case

So today Ill be reviewing the Wheng Hook hard case (this is my very first review of anything so im sorry if it is a bit unprofessionally done.
So today I have finally received the Wheng Hook case from a seller on ebay and so far I have to say that it seems like a quality case. The packaging is some what mediocre yet nice at the same time. The seller adds a personal touch to the the packaging by adding a little sticky note saying thanks for purchasing the case (Its a little weird yet nice at the same time) The case consist of an outer bumper and a back plate that is to be positioned inside the case before putting in the phone itself. Something that sets this case aside from many is the fact that it is made for you to hold cards inside the case. This is a good addition for those who commute a lot and has things such as a smart trip card (a prepaid card for metro services for the train or buses). Instead of looking through your purse or wallet you can just place your phone on the pad as payment as you would the physical card. (Basically the metro bus and metro train station where I live does not support nfc so this addition in the case is amazing)
The phone fits very snug inside the case and it just simply feels very secure once placed inside. There are cut outs made for the volume rocker and power button so they are very easy to access. The cut outs for the camera,flash and speaker are also nice and fit leaving no gaps between them and the case itself. It also has a nice dip to it so there would be more difficulty for things smudging the camera. I have also noticed that there is just a small bit of weight added to the phone but this is great for those who things it is a bit too light.
The hook that is connecting the ends of the the bumper also seems very secure. It does not appear as if it will come apart so easily due to the fact it seems a bit awkward to take it out so it should resist falls just fine. The only real complaint I have about this case is the fact that the back plating seems to be a fingerprint magnet. Overall It was only $20 and I find it that you actually get MORE then what you pay for. It is an extremely solid case and I would highly recommend a purchase for those who are interested in it.
Link to the color I have purchased http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SAMSUNG...139051?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc8b1e36b
EDIT: I should also note that the picture of the bumper in the ebay link is WAAAAYY lighter then how it really appears in real life. The bumper is far darker.
Oh sorry here are just a few more pictures of the case that I forgot to add. As you can see its extremely thin,
Nice! Thanks for the review!
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Are both pieces hard plastic?
melonbar123 said:
Are both pieces hard plastic?
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Yes they are
How would you consider unique?
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just hard plastic?It seems to be not very unique.
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err how so is it not unique? Its a bumper that holds scannable cards in the back with a separate backplate that attaches to it...idk kinda unique to me haha
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Oh sorry here are just a few more pictures of the case that I forgot to add. As you can see its extremely thin,
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Thank you for purchasing our brand For improvements or design Please always advise.:laugh:
It's fantastic, thanks man.
Got this case today, it's extremely nice. If you're looking for a hard thin case, this is what to get. It's a million times better than those thing cases that just snap on and don't protect the top and bottom. This case feels extremely nice on the phone and the quality is great. Highly recommended.
Only complaint is I got the black/gray version and the black plate scratches and shows fingerprints too easily. I wish I had gone with the white glossy plate instead.

Aluminum Bumper Mini-Review

Got my silver aluminum bumper from AliExpress today and it looks great for the price. When I came back from lunch with my boss, this thing was waiting for me in my mail box. It was extremely well packaged from China and you can tell the package was beat up in it's week's journey. Shipping to me in TX from China only took a week and that is extremely fast for me. I was expecting a two week delivery time.
To the case: To quell any questions on call quality; I have placed one call with the bumper on since I installed it. And it works. No noticeable drops that I can initially tell. I'll update if anything changes.
My bumper came with a generic N5 screen protector, which I will not use, because I already have a spigen one installed. I proceeded in taking the included bag which had a philips type of screw driver and upon further inspection, the bag also have a few spare screws, which is always welcomed IMO.
I removed my tpu bumper and slapped this one on immediately. I first came across the bumper looking like it may not fit due to my dbrand cf skin. Being a bit thick, I was a bit worried. But with a little more wrapping the case closer to the outer bezel, the screw openings aligned up better than before. The reason is because of the little foam pads on the interior. Once you work it down a bit, you should be able to screw in the teeeny tiny screws with the included screwdriver.
Will it work on my orb charger? Yes! It holds up as I thought it would.
Does the little screw tab that reminds me of Florida really bad looking? No, when looking at the phone at its entirety, I honestly can say, I like it.
Does it protect the back camera? Uhhhh that's a no. There are ridges on the bottom of the micro USB port and where the headphone port is, but it is not enough to keep the camera lens to sit on the table. This will detract quite a few people. But keep in mind, this is a MINIMALIST case, not a Seidio or Otterbox or whatever bomb proof case that's out there now lol. All the openings are nice and big, except for the headphone port. If you have anything like a Shure E215 plug, you will need to use an adapter to extend the port or use another headset/headphone all together. Another issue, I kinda dislike is the opening for the power button. You have to really search for the button because of it being a cut out compared to buttons on top. I just got to get used to that feeling.
However saying that, I am 100% comfortable placing my phone flat down because I have a dbrand carbon fiber skin on my Nexus 5 backside.
Another bonus is that this aluminum bumper fits in my Seidio Dilex Holster for the Nexus 5 without any issue. The little tab on the bottom plays nice and I am one happy camper. :highfive:
Do I recommend this? For now I say yes aesthetic wise. Everything seems to work thus far so I really don't have anything too bad to say about it.
Pros:
It's thin
Aluminum color is sleek and sexy with my cf white dbrands skin
Ok with wireless charging orb (will test out Tylt Vu later on as well as the Nexus Wireless charger in my truck)
Cons:
It's thin
This bumper will not protect the camera lens when laying it on it's backside.
The lil "Florida" tab where the screws are. Even though not a dealbreaker for me, it's still a slight 'con' in my book.
Pics below. Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll field them if I am not working
Thanks for the review, I will probably buy one. Does it seem like the metal would be able to scratch the screen where or makes contact?
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Does it actually feel like metal?
I feel like getting silver or blue.
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Thanks for the thorough review and photos! I am thinking about getting this as well.
Have you used it on the Nexus Wireless Charger yet? I currently have a TPU case but just bought the new charger but noticed the case was too thick for the magnets so I'm looking at getting a bumper like this.
wow that looks awesome
Could you take a photo of the hole for the headphone jack when the case is on the Nexus 5 or measure the diameter of the hole?
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Thanks for the review, I will probably buy one. Does it seem like the metal would be able to scratch the screen where or makes contact?
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No it doesn't seem to scratch or do anything to the screen. I have a Spigen protector on it and the bumper did not peel it up. I was more worried about the dbrand backing.
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Does it actually feel like metal?
I feel like getting silver or blue.
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It feels like...aluminum. It does not feel like plastic to me anyways.
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Thanks for the thorough review and photos! I am thinking about getting this as well.
Have you used it on the Nexus Wireless Charger yet? I currently have a TPU case but just bought the new charger but noticed the case was too thick for the magnets so I'm looking at getting a bumper like this.
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Yes I have used the Nexus wireless charger. I have it installed in my truck in conjunction of a Kenu Airframe that mounts to the vents. It clears Kenu Airframe so that the magnets can catch without much issue. And bumpy Texas roads and highways are no match thus far. But don't go off roading lol.
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Thanks!
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Could you take a photo of the hole for the headphone jack when the case is on the Nexus 5 or measure the diameter of the hole?
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Not too good with measurements with that size, I'll try lol. To me and my ruler, it looks like 6mm? I'll attach a pic.
Reporting on a half day of full use of the Aluminum bumper. I really do like the look of it and fits in my Seidio Dilex holster securely. However, I have to report in that if one has a dbrands back like me, I have a white carbon fiber back, it may bubble up a bit depending on how you put on your back and if you used a blow dryer on the edges like dbrand suggested. I did do that, but I did find a slight bubble/rise on the corner where the screws go in. Also, you can see that the bumper does not fully wrap around like a tpu would because, this is really not that flexible. I'll post some pics and hopefully you can see what my OCD eyes can see. As for the lil bubble, I'll need to do a follow up blow dryer event when I go home for lunch and see if that makes it go away or not. Not really all concerned with the bubble, I can hardly see it and I can learn to live with it if it doesn't go away lol.
looks great!! but in the back is a bit to thin imho
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looks great!! but in the back is a bit to thin imho
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I agree, but I am ok with it. I mean if it was naked it would have the same issue. However the dbrand back is protecting it from scratches so I am ok with that.Drop protection, I don't know, even though the box does mention drop protection on corners lol.
Can you comment on your cellular connection with it on.
Have you done any speed tests with and without it.
I mentioned in another thread that I had one on an iPhone and it did not do well, but the iPhone antenna is around the device, different than the Nex 5.
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Can you comment on your cellular connection with it on.
Have you done any speed tests with and without it.
I mentioned in another thread that I had one on an iPhone and it did not do well, but the iPhone antenna is around the device, different than the Nex 5.
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No I haven't done speedtests on it. But I am getting full bars LTE right outside my office, which is pretty much on par with what I normally get. I have to admit, I do think it affects the antenna slightly, but not to the point of dropped calls. However, I do not have anything to back up this theory.
I'll report back later on to see if my wife said she called me and I didn't answer or what have you.
can you do a signal test w/o case and w/ case?
(Settings, About Phone, Status, Signal strength)
Thanks!!
khanh1289 said:
can you do a signal test w/o case and w/ case?
(Settings, About Phone, Status, Signal strength)
Thanks!!
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Because you asked and I don't feel like working on my next project right now lol...
Without the bumper on, the phone went to lowest LTE at -112dBm
With bumper on, the phone went to H and jumps here and there, but didn't stick and settled on 3g (or UMTS) at -101dBm.
So my initial feelings are correct that it does hinder reception but I am still connected. Well in the office anyway. But I used my phone at lunch with co workers without issue. I was getting emails and notifications while I was out.
unfortunately, I barely get signal in my office so I can't really get this :/ I wish there was a good looking bumper that has same look/feel as this one but made of a different material that would not jeopardize the signal quality.
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unfortunately, I barely get signal in my office so I can't really get this :/ I wish there was a good looking bumper that has same look/feel as this one but made of a different material that would not jeopardize the signal quality.
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Sorry man. I wish I had better news. But I will continue to use the bumper for myself until something happens or if I get fed up with it for whatever reason.
Ohhh looks good!! Link please!!
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That looks extremely sexy. Also looks like it wouldnt offer to much protection.
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hello
thank for your time .who do this case.or do you have the link to the case?
reeco said:
Ohhh looks good!! Link please!!
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-protective-sleeve-for-Google/1566805230.html
ibramadhan said:
That looks extremely sexy. Also looks like it wouldnt offer to much protection.
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No not so much, but after my first Seidio Holster broke, I have been running it naked and got used to its slim design. This was minimal bulk that still showed off the back dbrand skin goodness and also helps with any corner bumps. Which I have to say it did do its job the other day when I knocked it off my charger in my truck.
josedecuba said:
thank for your time .who do this case.or do you have the link to the case?
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http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-protective-sleeve-for-Google/1566805230.html
I have to add, which I didn't in the OP, is that I did add a bit more for a tracking number. I think the extra shipping cost less than 3 bucks.

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