{Q} SGS3 Armband - Galaxy S III Accessories

Does anyone know of a good armband to use at the gym?
I browse through Ebay, but most look too bulky, I want some that fit almost exact.
Thanks.
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Please search "armband" before posting. There's a lot of threads on this.
Unfortunately, there's nothing on the market yet that's like the TuneBand for the iPhone:
http://www.grantwoodtechnology.com/products/tuneband-iphone-4
Hopefully that company will release one for the SGS3.
The closest you can get to "exact fit" at the moment is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Resistant-Exercise-Armband/dp/B007D46D48/ref=pd_ybh_5
Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Refl...hone-Compatible/dp/B008CNHNJ8/ref=pd_cp_cps_3

jnadke said:
Please search "armband" before posting. There's a lot of threads on this.
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jnadke said:
Please search "armband" before posting. There's a lot of threads on this.
Unfortunately, there's nothing on the market yet that's like the TuneBand for the iPhone:
http://www.grantwoodtechnology.com/products/tuneband-iphone-4
Hopefully that company will release one for the SGS3.
The closest you can get to "exact fit" at the moment is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Resistant-Exercise-Armband/dp/B007D46D48/ref=pd_ybh_5
Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Refl...hone-Compatible/dp/B008CNHNJ8/ref=pd_cp_cps_3
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Thanks, I'm always on the XDA app so it's hard to search and I tried to scroll several pages, but couldn't find any.
If not I missed it, lol. Believe me, I try to search before posting.
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Armpocket.com
did you look at www.armpocket.com ? they have one that is large enough for the phone, a couple credit cards, cash, your car keys, and fits comfortably on the arm. The armband comes in 3 sizes. I use mine when I'm running/walking/biking. Very comfortable. Nicest one I've seen around. Unfortunately the larger model which fits the SGS3 only comes in black at this point, unlike their smaller units which come in multiple colors. hope this helps.

iGadgitz Armband
iGadgitz make a couple of armbands for the galaxy range. I have recently bought the black neoprene one off amazon. Not trying to sound like a **** but i have thick arms and it fits quite well. I went for a six mile run this morning and i hardly noticed it was there. The screen hasn't lost any responsiveness,(i'm not using a screen protector) but the power button and volume controls can be a little fiddly. Time will tell how well it responds to being washed, or if it ends up stinking like my last armband.

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iGadgitz make a couple of armbands for the galaxy range. I have recently bought the black neoprene one off amazon. Not trying to sound like a **** but i have thick arms and it fits quite well. I went for a six mile run this morning and i hardly noticed it was there. The screen hasn't lost any responsiveness,(i'm not using a screen protector) but the power button and volume controls can be a little fiddly. Time will tell how well it responds to being washed, or if it ends up stinking like my last armband.
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Thanks. Stinking? Didn't even think about that, lol. Never owned one so I guess that didn't come to mind.
I saw a couple on ebay, I'm debating on which one now.
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I've bought this in focalprice and used one time 3 days ago when I go out to run with my dog, it's ok for the price.
www.focalprice.com/MS0286B/Colorful_Waterproof_Material_Arm_Protective_Case_for_Samsung.html
But for the gym I will choose the "belt holder" (I dont know the word at this moment ), the one where you can put the Keys and some coins.
"RiƱonera" is called in argentina

medic2pa said:
did you look at www.armpocket.com ? they have one that is large enough for the phone, a couple credit cards, cash, your car keys, and fits comfortably on the arm. The armband comes in 3 sizes. I use mine when I'm running/walking/biking. Very comfortable. Nicest one I've seen around. Unfortunately the larger model which fits the SGS3 only comes in black at this point, unlike their smaller units which come in multiple colors. hope this helps.
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Thank you very much, this is just what I was after. Looks well sealed and I must ask does it survive in the wet?

Pitzbull said:
Thank you very much, this is just what I was after. Looks well sealed and I must ask does it survive in the wet?
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Which one fits the SIII? The extreme, sport, or aero?

I ended getting this one and it works great and I don't have to remove the case.
http://m.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.as...nbpr=2&nbcol=1|WIFI&ebayref=/itm/221076387364
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Rahabhim said:
I've bought this in focalprice and used one time 3 days ago when I go out to run with my dog, it's ok for the price.
www.focalprice.com/MS0286B/Colorful_Waterproof_Material_Arm_Protective_Case_for_Samsung.html
But for the gym I will choose the "belt holder" (I dont know the word at this moment ), the one where you can put the Keys and some coins.
"RiƱonera" is called in argentina
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something like a fanny pack?

jnadke said:
The closest you can get to "exact fit" at the moment is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Resistant-Exercise-Armband/dp/B007D46D48/ref=pd_ybh_5
Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/igadgitz-Refl...hone-Compatible/dp/B008CNHNJ8/ref=pd_cp_cps_3
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Actually, it'd be this one:
http://www.arkon.com/Galaxy S III/galaxy-s-3-armband.html

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[Q] Decent Armband?

Does anybody know of a decent armband for this phone? I had something that worked well for my Tilt2, but I don't think it will fit quite right for the Captivate...
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This looks pretty decent plus it has an extra pocket for keys, cards, condoms...you know, the necessities. http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...4&Category_Code=samsung_captivate_accessories
It seems like it might obstruct the headphone jack. It also seems like it barely fits as far as the height goes. Any other thoughts? (thanks for the link though!)
This one has access to the screen and headphone jack. Although there is nothing over the top to secure the phone.
And no I don't have it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ff833f5&itemid=190428606896&ff4=263602_263622
I just bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=03FSV0Q22S9SKTEJCQTS
jamespaulritter said:
I just bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=03FSV0Q22S9SKTEJCQTS
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I tried that one with my captivate at Academy
It didnt fit, too big. You might want to cancel your order
Ive yet to find one big enough
duct tape? lol jk
avid runner here, also curious
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I tried that one with my captivate at Academy
It didnt fit, too big. You might want to cancel your order
Ive yet to find one big enough
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Ahhh,,,,, too late, I didn't see your post in time. It already shipped. This is the AB82 tune belt. Is that the model you had?
Anybody find any other options for these? I'm looking too.
I got the TuneBelt AB82 and you were right. It was to small. I called tunebelt and they happily replaced it for their new AB83. They say its the right size but I haven received it yet. I will report back when it arrives.
I got the AB83 and it fits well. The pouch is deeper than the phone which works well for me because i have my phone in a rubber case. I can push the buttons in the front easily but you have to feel around for the side buttons. The headphone jack isn't in the right spot so I cant put the phone in top down. I guess it will be just fine until something perfect comes out.
thanks for checking back in
anyone found anything better yet? It really kills me that it is hard to for runs with this thing
So this tune belt is working out really well. The top has a slit where you slide the phone in and I have the audio jack running to it there. The plastic window stays lifted from the phone a bit so taps and swipes register perfectly. I got use to the buttons on the sides and can hit them perfectly as well. I think even if something came out that was made specifically for the captivate I wouldn't buy it myself because the tune belt is just about perfect.
really is a good case, I got it after reading this topic a couple weeks ago. Phone fits in very well, even fits in with the Amzer case on it (its a bit more snug obviously). The holes not lining up isn't a big issue, I put it in the other way (with the headphone jack up at the entry point).
As for performance, I did 60 miles on my bike the day it came in. (I was really happy it came in!.. 10 mins before we left) For the most part I forgot it was even there, phone stayed dry from sweat and a brief rain shower. Screen was usable as there was nothing in front of it, and once I dialed in on where the side buttons were inside the case it was smooth sailing there too. Was a good investment.
I just ordered the AB83 after reading this thread. Thanks guys!
Yeah that AB83 looks good, plus they show a Fascinate in it in one of the pics on Amazon. I've been having to hold my phone while I run lol it's scary always hoping the sweat doesn't make me drop it.
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don't know if anyone is willing to try this out.
http://www.droidarmband.com/
I posted in the Vibrant and i9000 forums, but I got the larger version of the Tune Belt. It fits with my phone still inside it's TPU case which is what I was looking for. I think the smaller version would be too tight if you want to keep it in your case.
If you have above average sized biceps, you will need the extension as the band is one of the shorter ones I've seen, but luckily the extension is very cheap and works well.
Here are some pics.
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Damn, too bad none of these accommodate a 18" arm I would much rather have my phone on the arm at the gym instead of in my pocket. Sometimes when bench pressing dumbbells I have to rest the weights on my quadriceps for a short time, but if I do that with the phone in my shorts pockets, then i run the risk of laying 70-90lbs on it

Armbands for vibrant?

Anybody have a recommendation? Right now I go for a run with my ipod shuffle (the one with a clip) and a stopwatch and when I'm done I check my distance on google maps. I don't want to spend the money on a fancy gps watch so I'd love to use my phone to take the place of the three things I use now.
I would like one that is going to give the phone some protection from sweat and the elements and preferably be able to use the screen while the phone is in the band.
Edit 9/24/10: Got my armband from here http://cgi.ebay.com/C6-Sports-Armba...178137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c152a4d59 yesterday in the mail and ran with it today for the first time. For $7 it's not bad. I can press the power button through the material and use the screen though it's awkward to do so on my arm. I can't really get the volume buttons to work very well though. Biggest problem was the GPS, mine works fine if I'm in a car moving quickly but at running speeds it drifts around pretty bad. I ran 5.5 miles and My Tracks says I did 6.8 and gained 19k feet of elevation, lol. I'm going to try something meant for running and see if works any better.
Anyway the band itself is pretty much awesome for what I paid but if I saw one made for the vibrant that I could use the buttons through easier I'd probably get one.
maybe something like this
http://www.iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S-captivate-vibrant-fascinate-LAB-002.htm
Offtopic: what part of the 801 are you from?
Pretty much. You used that? I'd love to know if someone had tried one before I buy but if not I'll get one and report back.
I live near trolley square.
Edit: where is k town? Kaysville? Kearns?
no i havent used it....that was one of the better ones that i could find that you described.
Yeah I live by Jordan Landing on the Kearns side.
Yeah from what I've seen that looks pretty good. If I don't get any recommendations I'll probably pick that up tomorrow.
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Tried this..... not bad but not great.
I have a generic one and the biggest problem I have is unlocking the phone to do anything with it. My G1 was super easy since it was on the front, but since its on the hard its rather hard to push and use.
I have the belkin armband for my ipod touch. Check it out, if its something your interested in I'll run out to my truck and grab it and see how it fits and let you know.
Found thise while trolling ebay for deals.
http://cgi.ebay.com/C6-Sports-Armba...178137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c152a4d59
Chief Geek said:
I have the belkin armband for my ipod touch. Check it out, if its something your interested in I'll run out to my truck and grab it and see how it fits and let you know.
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That would be cool. First thing I thought was to try that but I stopped in at an apple store and the only armbands they had were for nanos so I couldn't try it. Don't see why that wouldn't work........
Chief Geek said:
Found thise while trolling ebay for deals.
http://cgi.ebay.com/C6-Sports-Armba...178137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c152a4d59
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........which is why this one is being sold as a Vibrant case. If you look at the pic it shows an iphone in the case. It's cheap though so that is a bonus.
Ok no problem, I'm going to run out and burn one and grab it and see how it fits. Will bum someone elses phone to snap some pics for you so keep an eye out.
I got one from KMART. cheap....effective. It is made for the IPOD but I have run with it a lot using the sweetest training app out there....Endomondo and I have never had any problems with it even slipping loose at all.
Well it didn't go so well. While outside I put my vibrant into the armband case and it fit, although I did have to stretch the silicon case a bit as the size difference was greater then I had thought it would be. But it did fit. So I brought it inside and removed it to take photos. Then put it back in and the case ripped. Now I think this may or may not be a belkin case, I can not remember, but I did get it at walmart. Its worth looking into but be aware that constant removing and reinstalling will shorten the life. I have had this thing for a couple years and it has seen alot of abuse at the gym, while running, and while doing yard work so I'm sure it was already near the end of its life anyways. The pic is crappy cause I was taking it with the forward facing camera on a android tablet I'm playing with.
splayer7 said:
I got one from KMART. cheap....effective. It is made for the IPOD but I have run with it a lot using the sweetest training app out there....Endomondo and I have never had any problems with it even slipping loose at all.
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Hmm, I'll check out Endomondo. Thanks
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Well it didn't go so well. While outside I put my vibrant into the armband case and it fit, although I did have to stretch the silicon case a bit as the size difference was greater then I had thought it would be. But it did fit. So I brought it inside and removed it to take photos. Then put it back in and the case ripped.
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Oh that sucks man. Didn't want you to have to bust your stuff Thanks for checking though. I am going to order the other one off ebay and see if it works.
Meh, Im not worried about it. I've gotton my moneys worth out of it and then some. Just let us know how that one you ordered works out since it appears I am now in the market for a new arm band.
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Just let us know how that one you ordered works out since it appears I am now in the market for a new arm band.
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Lol. It's ordered so it should be here in a few days and I'll let you know what I think.
How are you guys addressing the fact that the lock button is on the side of the phone? Meaning how are you accessing it to start, stop and pause your work outs if the screen is off?
Well on the ipod one I jacked up, the volume rocker and power could be activated through the stretched silicon sides. Too bad it didn't work out.
Update: Got my armband from here http://cgi.ebay.com/C6-Sports-Armban...item1c152a4d59 yesterday in the mail and ran with it today for the first time. For $7 it's not bad. I can press the power button through the material and use the screen though it's awkward to do so on my arm. I can't really get the volume buttons to work very well though. Biggest problem was the GPS, mine works fine if I'm in a car moving quickly but at running speeds it drifts around pretty bad. I ran 5.5 miles and My Tracks says I did 6.8 and gained 19k feet of elevation, lol. I'm going to try something meant for running and see if works any better.
Anyway the band itself is pretty much awesome for what I paid but if I saw one made for the vibrant that I could use the buttons through easier I'd probably get one.

Bike mount, do you think this...

....will work and do you have a better option. I like this one because its water proof but don't know if the buttons will align especially the power button and if I will be able to use the touch screen. It does say i9100 though so...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Samsung...633177?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5649389819
just found this which answers some of my questions.
http://www.ibikeconsole.com/detail.asp?catid=67650&subcatid=0&pdtid=539856
Get a ram mount, I love mine. SO many things you can do with it too.
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Get a ram mount, I love mine. SO many things you can do with it too.
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with the ram mount do you have the waterproof case or the x-grip?
i wonder if this will work for motorcycle handlebars. those would be some sweet ride videos
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i wonder if this will work for motorcycle handlebars. those would be some sweet ride videos
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I want to know this too. If you could put it on front handlebars it would make for sweet mountain biking videos
Transmission sent from a Galaxy S II, CODENAME style.
You could mount it on a motorcycle, however, it doesn't fit the epic I forgot that the SGII is 4.3 inch and our phones our a bit bigger. I really like to product so I will be modifying it to fit, wont be the best but its better then all the other ones that leave the phone out in the open.
Bought this a few months for both my son & I. It has a bungee to keep it from flying off over railroad tracks. Highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Bicycle-Motorcycle-Mount-Smartphone/dp/B004M8ST4A/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
Hey Polska
Don't know if you noticed but they do have a Galaxy S version of that.
http://www.ibikeconsole.com/catalog.asp?catid=67650
Was just looking for the same thing and was surprised to find a thread here about it. Well not the bike console, but a stem mount solution that would fit my phone.
That thing looks like the ticket. I like the built in waterproof case as I carry mine naked.
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Hey Polska
Don't know if you noticed but they do have a Galaxy S version of that.
http://www.ibikeconsole.com/catalog.asp?catid=67650
Was just looking for the same thing and was surprised to find a thread here about it. Well not the bike console, but a stem mount solution that would fit my phone.
That thing looks like the ticket. I like the built in waterproof case as I carry mine naked.
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Thanks I did notice but the s has a 4" screen which is even smaller, the volume and power might align better though. I cut out holes for the volume and power button obviously not as water proof anymore but really I just want it to protect the screen/speaker/front front from any moisture which it still does. I also had to modify the rubber lining because the screen didn't aligh with the screen on the case and I was unable to press the home/back etc buttons.
BTW I found my on ebay for $30 so if anybody is looking for one start there. It does not show the brand on ebay but its the same stuff.
Placeholder for now. I'm out and will search when I get home. This'll just show up in my subs so I don't forget. There's a member Miami_Son, he does serious off road riding and found an adjustable mount he used for the captivate.
my phone was here
oh the irony, i was just about to make a thread asking for recommendations for a bike mount...
@polska, can you share the link of the one you found on ebay? is it specific to the ET4G ?
This is what I got, again keep in mind the that SII is 4.3" not 4.5 like our phones and the buttons do no align
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-GAL...633177?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5649389819
...but its the best I could find and for $27 its not a bad price.
Let me know how it fits, then I'll see about ordering it.
Came across this after looking into samsung infuse mounts - scroll down to see bike mount options
http://slipgripcarmounts.3dcartstores.com/Using-No-Case-Naked_c_21969.html
and option if you have a case on your phone
http://slipgripcarmounts.3dcartstores.com/Using-Hard-Rubber-or-Silicone-case_c_21970.html
case
Had my ET4G slide across the road because i dropped it while riding, something like this would be wise purchase for me.
Hi, I just bought one yesterday off amazon for my road bike I will let you know how it works it was 16 dollars and universal so we will see lol.
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Nice thread, just got myself a Whyte Stirling and keen to use my Samsung Galaxy S2 on it
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boborone said:
Placeholder for now. I'm out and will search when I get home. This'll just show up in my subs so I don't forget. There's a member Miami_Son, he does serious off road riding and found an adjustable mount he used for the captivate.
my phone was here
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I sent him a pm because I couldn't find it. He said never made a thread about it. I was wrong.
* iTouched Epic
I'm getting ready for a motorcycle trip next month and bought a waterproof hard case from Ultimate Mobiles in the UK completely forgetting that the European s2 has a smaller screen. It will cost more to send it back to the UK than I'd get for a refund so Ivee been looking at modifying it, sadly I can't without making the case useless. The charger and mount will work perfectly for whatever solution I finally end up with.
I'm very interested to see if the ebay case works for our phones, if so I'd be all over it!
Ibb1982 said:
Nice thread, just got myself a Whyte Stirling and keen to use my Samsung Galaxy S2 on it
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I may be blind but where on your bike are you mounting your phone?
And what mount are you using?

Bumper case clone

Looks like eBay sellers are starting to carry these, but some are claiming they're official. Check the colors..pretty sure Google isn't carrying blue. They look good and for the price....pshhh. Right now take another $5 off the amazon deal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_7?k=shenit+nexus+5&sprefix=shenit+
Edit: link no longer working
I ordered the red one from amazon. They said I should get it between 2/15-3/15 lol talk about the slow boat from China !
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Lol..I started laughing when I saw my shipping date. Kind of hoping, like everything else I order from amazon, it just shows up two days later like magic
Have had one for a few days now off eBay.
Knew it was obviously fake due to price but thought I'd try it out anyway (packaging was fantastic lol, taped up Google box)
The sides of the case come in on an angle towards the phone, not sure if it's like that on official model. Buttons are literally 1-1.5mm in height so pressing them is impossible.
Apart from those defects, the case fits great
hahaha awesome. gonna have to snag one asap
playa_ said:
Have had one for a few days now off eBay.
Knew it was obviously fake due to price but thought I'd try it out anyway (packaging was fantastic lol, taped up Google box)
The sides of the case come in on an angle towards the phone, not sure if it's like that on official model. Buttons are literally 1-1.5mm in height so pressing them is impossible.
Apart from those defects, the case fits great
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Sounds the same as the official case.
playa_ said:
Have had one for a few days now off eBay.
Knew it was obviously fake due to price but thought I'd try it out anyway (packaging was fantastic lol, taped up Google box)
The sides of the case come in on an angle towards the phone, not sure if it's like that on official model. Buttons are literally 1-1.5mm in height so pressing them is impossible.
Apart from those defects, the case fits great
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Thanks for the info. Wouldn't be surprised if they are exact replicas of the original with maybe some color variations...And I noticed the taped up Google packaging on one of the eBay listings..lol
I'd be a bit worried. Google couldn't even get the case right with it's early degradation problems. Maybe this will be a case of the knock off being superior to the real thing? I'd have my doubts though.
Can someone that has this case post pictures?
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Looks like I'll be getting the black one tomorrow. I'll post some pics
How much are you guys getting these? On eBay they're 22 and amazon 18? A bit expensive for a clone isn't it?
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Amazon was knocking another $5 off at checkout. I do think that's still expensive considering you can get a tpu case for a couple bucks, but when comparing to what Google's charging, its a decent deal if the quality is the same or better.
Just received the black case. It came in a legit Google package that didn't look to be tampered with. Only issue being the packaging is for a gray case. The case fits like a glove and quality seems alright. The color is uniform throughout, unlike the two toned look of the Google bumper. Overall I'm satisfied..
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BTW..button press seems fine. Not difficult at all
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BTW..button press seems fine. Not difficult at all
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your link doesn't seem to work can you relink us?
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your link doesn't seem to work can you relink us?
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agreed, the link isn't working properly.
I did find this link. http://www.amazon.com/Shenit-Google...qid=1390371214&sr=1-6&keywords=shenit+nexus+5
looks like they are out unless you have a different link.
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agreed, the link isn't working properly.
I did find this link. http://www.amazon.com/Shenit-Google...qid=1390371214&sr=1-6&keywords=shenit+nexus+5
looks like they are out unless you have a different link.
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Man that sucks
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Shenit did the replica Nexus 4 bumpers as well so they're not genuine Google just a very good replica
Yeah looks like they're not selling on Amazon anymore(or for now)..You can still find them on eBay, but gonna pay a bit more.
back in stock from some amazon sellers
this one has a 15% discount, works out to around $15 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/GENUINE-OFFIC...47548&sr=8-9&keywords=official+nexus+5+bumper
http://www.amazon.com/GooDGo-Premiu...7548&sr=8-12&keywords=official+nexus+5+bumper

Magpul Nexus 5 field case photos *PICTURE WARNING*

Just received these cases in and thought I'd share some pictures. I will post up some thoughts on them after using a few days.
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My only issue so far. The sharp edge on case bezel lifts the screen protector.
*UPDATE 1*
I received my Zagg Case Friendly screen protector. It works perfect with the Magpul case. It's also the HD film and it's really smooth to the touch... Unlike the original Zagg film. I definitely recommend this to anyone buying the Magpul cases when they become available.
*UPDATE 2*
I received my first wireless charger yesterday and it works perfectly with this case. The charger is the powerbot on Amazon. And charges pretty fast.
OMG!! Cant wait to get my hands on this case, nice pics btw.
Where did you get it?
Where did you pick up those cases? I called magpul direct as soon as they made the announcement on their FB page 2 weeks ago and they said that they were "shipping to distributors." So far I haven't been able to find anyone that has them listed for sale.
I want one of these very, very bad. In fact I have called magpul monthly since November when I got my Nexus 5 bugging them to make a case. And now they have!!!
Just gotta figure out a way to get my hands on one now...
I ordered them direct from magpul. They normally don't sell direct, but I chatted with the lady on the phone for a few and she let me order them. But, they do in fact have them. So, it shouldn't be long until they show up at dealers.
are there more colors available? looks awesome :victory:
Thanks for posting those pics! I have used Magpul in the past and they are indeed great cases.
I have a couple of questions if you don't mind.
1. Does wireless charging work with this case? I assume it does but just want to make sure.
2. Do you have any dealer names to keep on the lookout for the case availability? I know Amazon sells them but not sure about any others.
Thanks.
According to their email the other week, they should have all the normal colors they make for the iPhone.
I don't have a wireless charger, so I'm not sure on that part. I can't use one one either way, because I have a Scosche Magic mount plate between phone and case.
I have no leads on dealers as of yet. I was told they are being shipped, but not to whom.

			
				
How are the buttons? Easily pressed or rigid like most other TPU cases?
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How are the buttons? Easily pressed or rigid like most other TPU cases?
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The power button has a noticeable clicky feel to it. I do find that you have to press the lower part of the button to get a consistent press, because the one raised rib goes around the edge and is the same height as the button.
The volume rocker doesn't have any clicky feel to it. Because of this, it's kind of hard to tell that there's an action unless you are looking at the screen.
Those things I can live with. I've already gotten used hitting the lower part of the power button and I don't use the volume button very much. I also ordered a Zagg case friendly screen protector to hopefully eliminate the lifting issue. Will, report back once I've installed.
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Do you have any dealer names to keep on the lookout for the case availability? I know Amazon sells them but not sure about any others.
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Magpul told me that the first distributors that they shipped to are Midway and Brownells. Been checking at those sites several times a day with no luck so far though...
I was a little sketchy about these based on the CAD image, but these came out AWESOME. I would definitely rock one.
I really want this case. Soon as I can find it...(I didn't see it on amazon when I searched the site on my N5).
BTW, thank you so much, Rubicon, for taking the time to share this case with us.
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Magpul told me that the first distributors that they shipped to are Midway and Brownells. Been checking at those sites several times a day with no luck so far though...
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Yea i called Brownells and was told they dont have a date on when they will be in and also had a online chat with Midway and was told the same thing. This sucks.
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Yea i called Brownells and was told they dont have a date on when they will be in and also had a online chat with Midway and was told the same thing. This sucks.
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Just called magpul again to see if I could order direct with no luck
When someone finds these in stock somewhere please post!
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Just called magpul again to see if I could order direct with no luck
When someone finds these in stock somewhere please post!
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Found this site but there not in stock yet but atleast we know they will get it.
http://www.airsoftoutletnw.com/magpul-nexus-5-field-case
I kind of feel bad guys...kind of. I guess I got lucky when I called last week. Like I said, they usually don't sell direct. That's why I didn't tell everyone to call Magpul asking to order.
On a side note the case has been great. It has a strange feeling to it. Rigid, but still soft textured. Can't wait to get my case friendly screen protectors tomorrow to fix the bubbles.
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I kind of feel bad guys...kind of. I guess I got lucky when I called last week. Like I said, they usually don't sell direct. That's why I didn't tell everyone to call Magpul asking to order.
On a side note the case has been great. It has a strange feeling to it. Rigid, but still soft textured. Can't wait to get my case friendly screen protectors tomorrow to fix the bubbles.
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We are all just jealous.
I can't wait to get my hands on one. Kudos to you for getting lucky.
I'm probably only gonna use the FDE case, since I'm partial to the color.
If someone want's a black one bad enough...
I'll sell the black one for $40 lol
Definitly keeping an eye on this thread. This is one of the things I've been jealous of iPhone users about.

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