Review: New Aluminum Bumper - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Just purchased this aluminum bumper for about USD 12, unlike the one reviewed previously in this forum ( the one with 4 screws fitting), this one is smaller in size, thinner and slightly lighter, about the size of a tpu case offered by mercury and SGP.
The buttons are dug in, but can be easily press, even with short finger nails, good thing it doesn't allow acidental press.
The battery lid can be removed or put on with the bumper on, the photo shows with extended battery lid on.
Before any consider one, there are 2 things you need to know, the headset hole is very small, so not all headphones will fit and the USB port will only fit the standard samsung cable, other may not fit.

Can you post some url?

Bought it direct from Shenzhen china 2 days ago.

kms108 said:
Bought it direct from Shenzhen china 2 days ago.
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does it effect the signal and gps strength?

is it heavy?

Looks like it would suck if you needed to use the volume keys.

To each their own, but imo that looks cheap and gross....do you live in Jersey?

lol Jersey i dont think it is gross but yes it is cheap at $12
I received the slightly bigger one few days ago and like it a lot but liking the look of this smaller one.
Not noticed any difference in reception/signal on mine over the last 2 days.
can you post a url to where you bought it online ?

zeke1988 said:
does it effect the signal and gps strength?
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Not that I know of, network signal full same, GPS signal picked up in less than 1-2 seconds from inside a building and the same at home.
I have yet to try the GPS on the move.

cade80 said:
To each their own, but imo that looks cheap and gross....do you live in Jersey?
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That was dumb but funny. Are you from Oregon?
...of the people, by the people, for the people...

@rbiter said:
That was dumb but funny. Are you from Oregon?
...of the people, by the people, for the people...
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Florida lol

Updated first post with more information.

I actually like the look of this one. Any other colours?
I thought the old one looked bulky, so never considered it.
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FC1032 said:
I actually like the look of this one. Any other colours?
I thought the old one looked bulky, so never considered it.
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other colours available just like the first one.

kms108 said:
other colours available just like the first one.
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wow this looks way better than the first one, where can i buy one?

none showing on ebay uk yet.
can op post link to where he got his ??

r3k0 said:
none showing on ebay uk yet.
can op post link to where he got his ??
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if you read through the thread, there is no link.

? yes i have read the whole thread .... and yes there isnt a link .... this is why i asked if you could post a link ?
or were you actually in china and bought it from a store?
im a tad confused to why you cant post a link when you have been asked for one a couple of times ?
Tia.

r3k0 said:
? yes i have read the whole thread .... and yes there isnt a link .... this is why i asked if you could post a link ?
or were you actually in china and bought it from a store?
im a tad confused to why you cant post a link when you have been asked for one a couple of times ?
Tia.
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i got it direct from china.

kms108 said:
i got it direct from china.
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Thanks for taking the time to clear that up for me with that indepth answer

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Check These Out...Batt Plates for the Vibrant.

Im trying to see if this guy ships to the U.S....
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/fonemaster-u...w=cover&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
Gusgom said:
Im trying to see if this guy ships to the U.S....
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/fonemaster-u...w=cover&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
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did you even read the ad?
Normal Delivery time is 5 - 10 working days worldwide
Are They ACTUAL Back Covers?
Or Are They A Case?
Erickomen27 said:
Are They ACTUAL Back Covers?
Or Are They A Case?
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another person that obviously didnt click the link.
let me help you:
WHITE Plastic Battery Back Cover For SamSung i9000 UK
turbosix said:
did you even read the ad?
Normal Delivery time is 5 - 10 working days worldwide
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Yea but when I go to checkout it wont let me choose US...I sent em an email to see waz up....
I'd get the white one & the blue one if they ship to the us...
Are i9000 backplates identical to the Vibrant's?
Gusgom said:
Im trying to see if this guy ships to the U.S....
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/fonemaster-u...w=cover&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
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shooot id buy an orange and a white one.
Kubernetes said:
Are i9000 backplates identical to the Vibrant's?
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There's another thread about i9000 backplates and they said that they do fit
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turbosix said:
did you even read the ad?
Normal Delivery time is 5 - 10 working days worldwide
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Chill out, guy. If you happened to read his shipping details, or try to actually order, you'd realize there are no shipping options for the US. Worldwide delivery pertains to Canada and Europe.
Also, I sent the buyer a message about possibly shipping to the US and he never got back to me =\ Hopefully if more people ask him about it, he'll make it an option.
I also asked the guy but no reply yet
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Eye roll
turbosix said:
another person that obviously didnt click the link.
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I love the OP's eye roll about not clicking the link. Obviously, the OP didn't click the link either, since the ebay seller clearly says: "Post to: Europe, Canada". Do you see US listed there? Nope.
Okay he replied and added U.S now so we can all order now its about $11.00 I just ordered my white one.....
http://www.cellularfactory.com/wholesale/pro.jsp?c=612400
there are a few sites out there. i just did a quick google search. this is one of the links that came up.
luckyduck69 said:
http://www.cellularfactory.com/wholesale/pro.jsp?c=612400
there are a few sites out there. i just did a quick google search. this is one of the links that came up.
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Those are cases, sweetie. This thread is about battery doors.
-bZj
luckyduck69 said:
http://www.cellularfactory.com/wholesale/pro.jsp?c=612400
there are a few sites out there. i just did a quick google search. this is one of the links that came up.
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Battery doors not cases...there's a lot of cases everywhere....I ordered a white battery cover like the japan Vibrant....
umarism said:
Chill out, guy. If you happened to read his shipping details, or try to actually order, you'd realize there are no shipping options for the US. Worldwide delivery pertains to Canada and Europe.
Also, I sent the buyer a message about possibly shipping to the US and he never got back to me =\ Hopefully if more people ask him about it, he'll make it an option.
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you know you guys are on the ebay UK site, right?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140466568703
also, i spent 5 more seconds on the ebay ad and clicked "more information" and saw this.
I wish there was a metal (or partial metal, so as to not interfere with the reception) back plate, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. I love how thin the Vibrant is, I don't want to add a case to it.
Yea I ordered the white one ill let ya know when I get it hopefully this week...
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Kubernetes said:
Are i9000 backplates identical to the Vibrant's?
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if you take your actual batt cover and look inside on the bottom you'll see the i9000 engraved in the plastic, at least mine does

Anymode Case

Anyone seen this?
http://www.anymode.net/goods/view.php?goodsno=12346934
I would be all over it if it didn't put the tablet upside-down when in the typing angle.
Id take one right now. I wonder where to order to get it shipped to the US
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I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?
I third that. I'd love one of these babies too. I have a friend at work that reads Korean, but I dunno how that would helps get our hands on one of them.
Btw, these cost 39,000 won which translates to 35 usd.
Wow. Seems like they couldn't handle the press exposure. They've taken down the site, photos, prices, etc.
Btw, the design itself was originally made by Incase or some other company for the first ipad, wasn't it? Though I guess Apple brought the patent before launching smart cover for ipad2.
You can get one of these in red on ebay UK at the moment. It seems to be a copy of the anymode one....
T120ted said:
I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?
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Google Translate should help you
Sorry, I can't post links, so you need to do it by yourself.
Rogdin said:
Google Translate should help you
Sorry, I can't post links, so you need to do it by yourself.
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Yeah, I admit it. I was just too lazy at the time. It might of been that I was in a 150sq ft room filled with electronics and my 5 & 8 year olds running loose as I tried to get my money back from sprint. Yet, come to think of it, sprint deserved every minute of their greasy hands on every one of their phones and glass cases. I should of just walked in and said have at it boys.
You can't order unless you are registered and to register you need a Korean social security number. This most likely means that it won't deliver outside Korea.
I lived in Korea for 10 years.
Go figure. Another case i want that's not available. Had a relative with one for the (insert patent # here)pad and thought it was a nice little case that kept the bulk down.
Anyone know where I can find something like this for the tab? I'm really interested, and since its been taken down, I'd like to know if there are any alternatives.
I found one on ebay. concerned about trying though
Smart cover
eeeeek $25 for this !
i'd take an Anymode anyday instead (!)
jeandujardin01 said:
eeeeek $25 for this !
i'd take an Anymode anyday instead (!)
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Yeah, I didn't want to say anything, but it just looked like two pieces of cheap leather slapped together and loose fitting at that. It could be good for someone.
Damn.... It's incredibly difficult to find a case I like. I like this one. Especially in baby blue.
I sent them an email just in case they'll ship them out on the sly. Hopefully somebody there reads/writes English.
Samsung should just give crapple the finger and approve this. Apple has already said they are not using Samsung for their next chip, at least I think I read that on Engadget.
I would have loved this case.
jvs60 said:
Id take one right now. I wonder where to order to get it shipped to the US
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T120ted said:
I want one too. Anyone translate for a group buy, maybe?
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tigris67 said:
Anyone know where I can find something like this for the tab? I'm really interested, and since its been taken down, I'd like to know if there are any alternatives.
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gmarket (see only with worldwide shipping)
Looking for one of these as well. There are some knockoffs on eBay, but no AnyMode ones
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simonk83 said:
Looking for one of these as well. There are some knockoffs on eBay, but no AnyMode ones
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Here you go!!!!
http://www.casesinthebox.com/blue-1...samsung-galaxy-tab-p7510-tablet-pc_p3946.html
dmoney94 said:
Here you go!!!!
http://www.casesinthebox.com/blue-1...samsung-galaxy-tab-p7510-tablet-pc_p3946.html
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Is this genuine anymode case?

I've found the official flip cover on ebay ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SEALED-GENUINE-SAMSUNG-BLUE-FLIP-COVER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-EFC-1E1FBEC-/140635783653?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item20be8bc1e5#ht_568wt_905
Hope that helps some people.
It sure does.. ordered one
Awesome fella!
Just ordered one, says will be delivered by thursday or friday wow.
will let u know how it looks n works
cheers
Thanks. Ordered mine
Thanks, just ordered one also!
mine came FREE from carphone warehouse with my new note
sjruk said:
mine came FREE from carphone warehouse with my new note
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Is it worth the $45USD I paid ?
Would love this in black but can't find it anywhere... Anyone got any secret sources?
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awesome....will use this one until OtterBox decides to make one
Thanks...Ordered mine...
this is by no means the official flip cover. the official one replaces the back cover
sunshine76 said:
this is by no means the official flip cover. the official one replaces the back cover
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I would say that it is. The image looks like the official one, the info says it is and the article-nr is the official one as well.
jlarsson1978 said:
I would say that it is. The image looks like the official one, the info says it is and the article-nr is the official one as well.
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so there are two different designs of official flip cover available??.
i would wait for the one which replaces the back cover
it says it clips onto the back, why do you believe that it doesn't?
it says its official, it looks identical to the one that others have shown, the description fits..
/me puzzled by reaction, I think you've misread the advert ..
ordering one, although I think its £10 overpriced
If its no good its going back
Prozac69 said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-SEALED-GENUINE-SAMSUNG-BLUE-FLIP-COVER-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-EFC-1E1FBEC-/140635783653?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item20be8bc1e5#ht_568wt_905
Hope that helps some people.
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Thanks buddy.....was searching for this since day 1 of launch.....thank you very much
another one who sends to Italy
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-B...635783653&po=&ps=63&clkid=4074402919648874120
chowdarygm said:
Thanks buddy.....was searching for this since day 1 of launch.....thank you very much
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No problem mate. Happy to have helped.
From the time I ordered mine there were 12 sold. After posting this thread it went up to 58 sold. I think they owe me commission!!
Perhaps the first person to receive the cover could post some photos...
It could be me, I was notified today that it's on it's way
I have also pre-ordered the "moulded" cover from mobilefun.co.uk ..
It appears to have a different back to the regular flip case.....
However, the pictures all look the same ..........
rodjordan said:
Perhaps the first person to receive the cover could post some photos...
It could be me, I was notified today that it's on it's way
I have also pre-ordered the "moulded" cover from mobilefun.co.uk ..
It appears to have a different back to the regular flip case.....
However, the pictures all look the same ..........
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I ordered one a couple of days ago, like lots on here it seems (availability went from 100 odd to zero quite quickly). I think one thing's for sure - if it really isn't the official clip cover then the seller is going to see an enormous negative surge on his ebay rating . Will probably find out tomorrow...
Noreve has it too...
http://www.noreve.com/advanced_sear...ption=1&sort=2a&keywords=galaxy+note&x=16&y=9

Cool Gameboy Hard Case

Hi guys,
I came across this case last night and placed an order this morning.
Don't know how good the store is, but was able to pay with PayPal, so can't be that bad I guess.
will do a review after receiving it.
http://www.trait-tech.com/product/T...ase-cover-for-samsung-galaxy-note-i9220.html#
This case is freakin cool. If it wasn't so hard to take off the case I have on there now, I would order this one too.
DPMAce said:
This case is freakin cool. If it wasn't so hard to take off the case I have on there now, I would order this one too.
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yeah...totally agree....I really prefer it to be made out of a TPU or Silicon material...
nevertheless...it would still be fun to have it on once in a while
saw the exact same case on my colleague iphone.
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saw the exact same case on my colleague iphone.
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does it look good in real life?
Damn you and your misleading thread title!
I thought it was a new case that fits the Note and gives you a gamepad!
DMax99 said:
does it look good in real life?
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just ok, since it is just a piece of coloured plastic.
ekin said:
Damn you and your misleading thread title!
I thought it was a new case that fits the Note and gives you a gamepad!
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I thought that too, that would be sooo cool
The case looks pretty good but i prefer the stock one
ekin said:
Damn you and your misleading thread title!
I thought it was a new case that fits the Note and gives you a gamepad!
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I said "Gameboy"....NOT "Gamepad"!!!
Has it the OP received the case yet?
I'd like to know their thoughts before I order one.
nowimboard said:
Has it the OP received the case yet?
I'd like to know their thoughts before I order one.
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not yet, but I will definitely give some reviews on it with pictures
*bump*
Wondered if it had arrived yet?
nowimboard said:
*bump*
Wondered if it had arrived yet?
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hi, sorry, totally forgot about it....it's not as good as I was hoping, the print quality is not that good. but from a distance, it looks fine....I haven't been using it at all after I tried it on.
anyways...here is a picture of it.

Original OnePlus one Bamboo style swap

I've recently cleared out my draws and found my old OnePlus Bamboo cover, in its box lol, not a single scratch on it.. I was wondering if it's held its value (or even increased) as I cannot find any one sale today
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I'm not selling it, I'm asking if it's held its value
qaz2453 said:
I'm not selling it, I'm asking if it's held its value
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Sir, I know and I've read your OP well. But there was a post by somebody else who wanted to buy and that I've cleaned.
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Sir, I know and I've read your OP well. But there was a post by somebody else who wanted to buy and that I've cleaned.
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Oh I see, many thanks good sir
qaz2453 said:
I've recently cleared out my draws and found my old OnePlus Bamboo cover, in its box lol, not a single scratch on it.. I was wondering if it's held its value (or even increased) as I cannot find any one sale today
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Is that actual real bamboo?
I know aliexpress still sells them (the real ones) and also plastic (bamboo coloured) ones.
I have 2 of the real ones, which both broke within a year. I'd say that the longer you wait, the less it will be worth since less people use the phone
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Is that actual real bamboo?
I know aliexpress still sells them (the real ones) and also plastic (bamboo coloured) ones.
I have 2 of the real ones, which both broke within a year. I'd say that the longer you wait, the less it will be worth since less people use the phone
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3 months later and there is zero info on any remaining original cases, does not matter were. All the aliexpress original links are gone, subjectively nobody is selling spare original ones anymore. I've been searching for them quite the bit haha. To me it seems like the phone, with a broken screen plus one of the original backcover is worth about the same as the case was back in the day.
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3 months later and there is zero info on any remaining original cases, does not matter were. All the aliexpress original links are gone, subjectively nobody is selling spare original ones anymore. I've been searching for them quite the bit haha. To me it seems like the phone, with a broken screen plus one of the original backcover is worth about the same as the case was back in the day.
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Yeah, sad that they are gone.
Found one in the top link for about $14; Specs in the material says it is wood bamboo so it should be "real"
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal..._20200228143809&SearchText=oneplus+one+bamboo
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Yeah, sad that they are gone.
Found one in the top link for about $14; Specs in the material says it is wood bamboo so it should be "real"
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal..._20200228143809&SearchText=oneplus+one+bamboo
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Looks to be a case and not style swap cover
ZenoDiac said:
Yeah, sad that they are gone.
Found one in the top link for about $14; Specs in the material says it is wood bamboo so it should be "real"
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Well.. that is a case, not a style swap cover. A few months have passed now.. and some people just got rid of their old phones/cases. I'm pretty sure on ebay or your local resell platform you can find something. I have seen some for exorbitant prices or broken ones.. the real deal, untouched as much as possible is super hard to find - but yeah.. playing the waiting game for sure helps.
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I've recently cleared out my draws and found my old OnePlus Bamboo cover, in its box lol, not a single scratch on it.. I was wondering if it's held its value (or even increased) as I cannot find any one sale to
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Well.. that is a case, not a style swap cover. A few months have passed now.. and some people just got rid of their old phones/cases. I'm pretty sure on ebay or your local resell platform you can find something. I have seen some for exorbitant prices or broken ones.. the real deal, untouched as much as possible is super hard to find - but yeah.. playing the waiting game for sure helps.
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Is it now still available. If yes I want to buy it. I am using oneplus one since 2015 and my back cover is partially broke
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