White Metal Bumper Review w/ Hex Screws - Galaxy S III Accessories

Not much of a reviewer here, but I ordered this from eBay about 2 weeks ago and it arrived today from China. Packaging was a bit strange and is advertised as a Flip Cover i9300. It comes with 1 driver for the screws which can be put on your keychain. 6 screws ( 4 for the phone and 2 extra on the driver ). The overall feel is pretty smooth. The paint seems a bit cheap and might chip easily over time. The buttons are a bit difficult to access.. thats my main gripe, but not near as bad as pressing really hard on the otterbox commuter. No dramatic signal loss that I can tell .. I benchmarked at -87 and with the case -95. Pictures behind the link to show it off in action. If you have any questions please post them here!
http://imgur.com/a/zM4nD#0

Thanks for the pics, I ordered the same case and am waiting for it to arrive. Glad to see the signal loss isnt too bad.
EDIT: Quick question, how is the padding inside the bumper. This was my main concern with buying one.

Looks nice but buttons look a bit mad. I got this
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180924186125
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It's really nice and quite flush. I was a bit worried about the slide action but it sits tight. My 4th case so far.

I want to get one but i really do not see the point in buying one for two reasons..
1. The back bit of the phone is the bit i want to protect this doesn't keep it from getting scratched and stuff.
2. It's ugly lol..

Se23 said:
Looks nice but buttons look a bit mad. I got this
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180924186125
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It's really nice and quite flush. I was a bit worried about the slide action but it sits tight. My 4th case so far.
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So you bought a fake Triobump. The real one gets real loose and flimsy. Doesn't speak much for the fake one.

Cbroph said:
Thanks for the pics, I ordered the same case and am waiting for it to arrive. Glad to see the signal loss isnt too bad.
EDIT: Quick question, how is the padding inside the bumper. This was my main concern with buying one.
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I'll take it out tonight and double check. I was so excited to get it on that I didn't even look at it that well. I'll check it out tonight.. I did contemplate looking into putting more in. I'll try and take some better pictures of it.

How do you push the buttons?

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How do you push the buttons?
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its a bit difficult if you have big fingers, but the tips of my fingers fit in there nicely.. its a bit harder than most cases.

bought the same one in black for my white s3. case is perfect fit for a pouch. previous smoke tpu case would always shut the phone off

would of bought it if it covered the buttons, so it would be easier to press. also, having a nice backplate would be nice, but i was thinking of just buying the white carbon fiber back

@chrischoi Never heard of triobump but we'll see how it goes
Just looked it up on YouTube and see your post.
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JayDieu said:
would of bought it if it covered the buttons, so it would be easier to press. also, having a nice backplate would be nice, but i was thinking of just buying the white carbon fiber back
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The bumper alone drops reception about 5db, adding a metal backplate would encase the phone in a faraday cage, thus drooping reception to 0. making it no longer a phone, be glad no-one has offered that, because anyone that bought it, would be wasting money.

wow i really like the look and shape of that metal bumper, I think it looks really nice!
I wonder if they have a version with buttons instead of holes.
I have a "fake triobump" without buttons, and its easy enough to use once you get used to it, I'd still prefer to have buttons for the cleaner look and ease of use.
the hex screw bumper with buttons would be perfect!
btw my "fake triobump" was slightly loose fitting at first, but it was very snug once i put on my screen protector and fake carbon fiber backplate (which also slightly recesses the camera :good I LOVE the fit and feel of this combination.

Meemo23 said:
I want to get one but i really do not see the point in buying one for two reasons..
1. The back bit of the phone is the bit i want to protect this doesn't keep it from getting scratched and stuff.
2. It's ugly lol..
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LOL the GS3 back is simple to replace and only $7 to get a new OEM one. I don't see a reason to add the bulk of a full case when I can just add a bumper to the part that's harder to protect.

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S-Line case from eBay is awesome

I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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I have one as well. Love it. Too bad the car dock doesn't work with the case on. I hate having to take it off, but at least it's pretty easy.
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I have one as well. Love it. Too bad the car dock doesn't work with the case on. I hate having to take it off, but at least it's pretty easy.
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Agree with you on all fronts, including car dock and easiness of taking the case off.
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Was easy enough to find:
S-Line Ebay Case
For what it's worth, I got the black one, but I've heard better comments on the smoke one when I was doing my research.
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is the material that soft gel/rubber type? they look "sticky" lol how does it feel in the hand?
pretty cool looking, does it hold up?
is the inside rubber/silicon?
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is the material that soft gel/rubber type? they look "sticky" lol how does it feel in the hand?
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There seems to be 2 types of materials, 3 finishes.
On mine, the clearish part is a slightly-bendable hard plastic with the texture of what all of my matte hard plastic. Think the type of plastic that is one most power adapters (that aren't shiny) but add a slightly bendable aspect to it.
The black part on the back is shiny, slick, smooth, and more flexible. It's similar to silicon cases (what I can assume you mean by soft gel/rubber) but I think it's still different. It seems to be less "floppy" even though it is very bendable. The shiny black part seems to "stick" to certain surfaces (such as my desk and other hard/flat surfaces) but not to some that you would expect (it doesn't stick to my pockets at all and glides just fine across my clothing, car seat, and non-leather furniture - it might stick to leather, I don't know). The black part on the front appears to be the same material as the black part on the back, but with a matte finish. The result of the different finish is that it doesn't have the "stickiness" on much of any surface, yet still gives your hand a slight bit of grip beyond what the stock TBolt gives you.
Overall, the "feel in hand" is comfortable and it gives you extra grip but doesn't feel sticky or anything like that. Imagine going from a slick, hard-plastic phone to a phone with a rubberized body (like our TBolt has). Going from a naked TBolt to this case is kinda like taking that one step further. But in no way could I ever describe it as "feeling sticky" in my hand or pocket.
jblist90 said:
pretty cool looking, does it hold up?
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So it looks like/feels like it's not going to just fall apart or anything like that, if that's what you mean. I can't envision drops/dings or other daily use wearing it down.
The ONE concern that I have about it holding up is because it is made with two types of "plastic" (I don't know if it's plastic, silicon, rubber, or whatever, hence my quotes). I fear that if I take the case off and on a lot (for my car dock), that the joints of the two plastics might start to come apart. This is NOT based on any quality issues that I have seen so far, just a concern based on the fact that this wasn't produced in a single mold when it was melted down (this is coming from somebody with an engineering background).
I will be shocked, though, if I have a problem with this case in the next 6 months, and for $5, well, I'd say that's pretty damned good!
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is the inside rubber/silicon?
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Read my post a couple posts up about the 2 different types of materials with 3 finishes. As best as I can tell, the inside is the same material as the outside. What this means is that 60% of it is the very flexible plastic while the clear part does cover ~40% of the back. I would expect the black part to offer more protection to a fall/bump than the clear part, and fortunately the black part covers most of the corners and edges. Still, I expect the clear part to offer more protection than a hard plastic case would.
Updated the OP with some photos. Perhaps they will help.
thanks for the detailed feedback!
This case will also fit into the Verizon holster/shell combo holster. You just can't use the VZW shell, but it'll slide into the holster. The fit is a little snug, but it works. I like to swap out this case with the VZW shell. This one provies more protection, but the VZW one is pretty cool too.
In case anybody was wondering, I got mine from this seller from China: http://goo.gl/62Fhx
It took something like 10 days to get to me, but I didn't mind since it cost less than a good burger.
Jaxidian said:
I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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Hey, thanks for the write up. I'm in Arizona and ordered one for $5 from a California seller. I should have it early next week.
Thanks again
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I ordered mine just before the thread was started and its my favorite case for my Thunderbolt. It looks so cool too!
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Well Done
$5 ARE YOU KIDDING ME? grrr I have the silicone case that I got from VZW for $15 and it's not even all that..
But I think all cases will add some bulk for for that price you cant go wrong. Great buy.
Might have to check this one out
Just a heads up, with this casr the phone fits like a champ in the holster of the shell/holster combo i got from VZW
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[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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2012cathycai said:
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.

Black Bumper for S3 (HQ pics) Recommend!!

Let me start this review just by saying that i love bumper cases. I
have been looking over the internet to find the best bumper case for
our Galaxy s3. I came across this case. Its a STRONG silicone bumper
that completes me in every aspect.
First of all. Its cheap. I think that everyone can try a cheap case
and if they dont like it, they throw it to their dog. (hehehe) Guys,
seriously. this is the best bumper case i have seen over the internet.
Why? It has a nice touch when you are holding your
phone. VERY nice touch. You will want to just hold your phone because
it has a nice feel Second of all: PROTECTION. And i mean it. Front,
back and sides are fully protected.
Front side (screen): the case has a slight bump on the edges so if the
phone drops the floor, its still protected (floor not the road hehe).
Back: Again, the case has a bump on the edges. So if your phone drops
on the back, protected!!! if you want to lay down your phone on a
table: PROTECTED.
Sides: Full protection, which is obvious why: its the case hehe.
Buttons: FULLy accessible button, both power and volume buttons. They
are covered by a soft silicone so there are very easy to press
(compare to the other tpu case i have reviewed)
I dont know if there are more colours available. You must check on
sellers ebay site.
Rating: If this case would be rated its a rock solid 5/5. Believe me
on this. It defenently worths every peny guys. I even compare it with
a TPU bumper case, that i have reviewed last week, amd this is by far
better.
Enjoy the pictures. I tried to take as many as possible.
I will review more bumper cases in the near future so stay tuned.
You can buy this on this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Simple-Blac...620863?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1b0aa03f
if you find this review helpful, hit thanks
Nice review! Around the volume rocker it might need a little work but I've already ordered one of these.. 4$ shipped to Canada and it looks decent.
Thanks for the review!
You will like the case mate, i guarantee you that. Feedback when you get it so everyone knows from you too
Good review, I have the white one. Easily the best case.
Owned a casemate brushed aluminum and SGP neo case
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i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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Xcor3 said:
i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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I love the idea of this case, but had a similar one for my Galaxy Nexus which fell apart in a matter of days. Would be interested in reading an updated review of this one in a few weeks.
I have this case on my phone for a while and feels very steady guys. Note that i am snaping batteries daily, so the case comes on and off (by me i mean) and I havent got a problem so far.
Xcor3 said:
i have two of this. It comes apart easily, especially where the micro usb hole is. Very good review though. Waiting to get the sgp one because i too love bumpers
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davpel said:
I love the idea of this case, but had a similar one for my Galaxy Nexus which fell apart in a matter of days. Would be interested in reading an updated review of this one in a few weeks.
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Do you guys mean the material of the case degraded? This is all one-piece right? I was JUST shopping for my first bumper case and saw some aluminum ones that snap or screw together, but it seemed like the TPU ones are just a single piece of material and wrap around the edges.
Its a single piece mate. Plus you dont lose any signal plus its a snap in snap out plus its veryyy cheap
How does this fit with a zag shield?
Galaxy S3 Paranoid ROM.
I think that with the zagg shield you will be ok. The case has already a tight fit so its better not to use extra protection underneeth. I dont think you need zagf shield for the back cover because its already protected from the case.
ponyboy82 said:
Do you guys mean the material of the case degraded? This is all one-piece right? I was JUST shopping for my first bumper case and saw some aluminum ones that snap or screw together, but it seemed like the TPU ones are just a single piece of material and wrap around the edges.
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If it is anything like the one for the Galaxy Nexus (and it appears to be the same), there is a hard plastic material used on the rear portions of the bumper, while the piece which surrounds the screen is flexible rubber. With the GN, the two materials separated.
is it easy to take it in and out of your pant pocket
denny_1986 said:
is it easy to take it in and out of your pant pocket
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yes its very easy dont worry.
Do these work with any charging dock? I ordered one today but just wondering ...
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PaulQ602 said:
Do these work with any charging dock? I ordered one today but just wondering ...
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i dont know for sure, but i think that it is going to work because the case is thin on the bottom. :good:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying the same one but in white. I'm guessing they come from china because this thing isn't going to arrive for like three weeks haha. Oh well whatever.
My clear diztronic tpu case is starting to turn yellow and blue from my jeans so I really need something else. For three bucks I hope it holds up for a little while.
Do you think the the bezel or screen would get damaged if I dropped it from pocket height and it hit the corner on cement? Just wondering if I should still be extra careful when using this bumper.
rlatjs17 said:
Do you think the the bezel or screen would get damaged if I dropped it from pocket height and it hit the corner on cement? Just wondering if I should still be extra careful when using this bumper.
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if your phone hits a straight floor, then its protected. if ur phone hits the road it might be scratched. try to avoid the roads hahahaha :laugh:
dunderball said:
Thanks for the review, I ended up buying the same one but in white. I'm guessing they come from china because this thing isn't going to arrive for like three weeks haha. Oh well whatever.
My clear diztronic tpu case is starting to turn yellow and blue from my jeans so I really need something else. For three bucks I hope it holds up for a little while.
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i got mine in less than 3 weeks becuase the seller shipped the case in an envelope (like a mail). for three bucks its a bargain.

Khomo Rubberized Texture S3 Back Cover Review

Just came across a review for the Khomo Back Cover
Interesting...
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Maybe...
Maybe this is what I have been looking for. Now I just have to find somewhere that can ship it to Sweden for a reasonable price.
Any tips?
I would so buy this if that logo isnt there. lol
^Yeah. Logo ruins this.
Xcor3 said:
I would so buy this if that logo isnt there. lol
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One major flaw, it leaves the camera lens exposed so that it can be scratched every time you put your phone down. Would need a quick Sugru mod.
It looks like you could rub the logo off
i bought this on amazon for $6.99 its not bad. was kinda my last resort as i was looking for something to match my pebble blue but theres nothing out there that did so i went for utility. its definitely has more grip than OEM but not by much. its a soft touch type material. fits just like an oem though. more rigid too
Beako said:
It looks like you could rub the logo off
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can,t already tried. i might try a sugar cube though(throwback to the RAZR days)
angie4u said:
looks nice but the material looks like it will attract dust like crazy.
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it attracts more scratches(superficial can be wiped away) than dust
Got my back in... Love it, minus the damn khomo across the bottom, it's perfect for me
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Manufacturers need to make more of an effort if they insist on stamping their logos on the back of their parts? Especially when the logo looks like it was designed in about 3 minutes by a 12 year old....
O.P! Check out my camera mod! Hope this can be useful with your rubberized cover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862307
Got the same battery cover myself. It doesn't provide more grip in all situations, but definitely provides more "feel" and less slippery than the original one as it's not gloss. What I mean by all situations is that most of the time I don't have a problem gripping the original gloss back, but it definitely becomes harder to grip (slippery) when my hands are too dry or have a little dust/dirt on them.
Every review and picture I've seen of this case has it fitting perfectly and snuggly like the Samsung original battery cover. However, mine is a little bit off. Seems the tolerance on the tabs are just a bit off and won't fit completely on my S3. Some of the corners won't 'snap' to latch and there's a noticeable gap along the edge. Doesn't feel like it will fall off but you can see it. I ordered through Amazon and will be returning this one to them. I did order the exact same case again from Amazon to see if the tolerance on that one is any better. If it fits well, I am definitely keeping it.
The case makes the phone feel more solid. There is no give/bending/etc on it at all when pressing along the back. Again the biggest complaint is the company logo. I've remedied this somewhat by darkening the logo with some flat black paint. I used a paint pen so it was pretty simple to do without it bleeding onto the rubberized part. You could probably do the same with a Sharpie to make the logo stand out less.
Would be really sweet to get my hands on 2 covers. Any tips on how to buy them or getting them transported to sweden?
Many thanks!
looks good

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?
GavinMazey said:
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.
youngjediboy said:
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
ava1191 said:
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.
OnYourKnees said:
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.
khanh1289 said:
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!!
Sent from my Franco'd Nexus 5
That looks extremely sexy. Also looks like it wouldnt offer to much protection.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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!!
Sent from my Franco'd Nexus 5
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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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