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$10 TPU Case From eBay

Background
I buy exensive devices, but I never want to buy expensive or large cases for my devices. I personally believe cases wreck the look and feel of a device, so if I am going to get one, I go minimalistic as possible. This is where the TPU case comes in.
TPU cases are nice because they fit tightly around the device and do not add much thickness or weight. They are better than your typical rubber, plastic, or silicone because they do not attract dust and hair and whatnot, while also being much studier.
The main thing I wanted to do was find the cheapest case I could and this one came out to $10, which is much better than paying $80 for a Zenus Prestige, or a Melko for over $100. This case was $10 and had free expedited shipping from a US seller and got here in 2 days.
Now About the Case
It comes in different colors, like white, smoke, and black. I chose the smoke so you could still see through the back a little bit. When it arrived it was in a padded envelope which was fine. It fits my Tab 10.1 quite well with all of the cutouts for buttons, headphone jack, speakers, mic, and 30 pin directly centered over where they should be. The only issue I have is that it is a tiny bit loose on the long sides, probably due to the numerous cutouts. Even with that issue it seems well made and adds some protection against dings, scratches, and drops and it doesnt attract dirt and things like that when you set it down. For $10 you really can't go wrong.
This case is for people that want to keep the same overall shape of the device, but have a little protection. This and a screen protector would keep the device protected well. It is for people that do not want to deal with the flaps and folds from the stand cases and it is also for people that are cheap like me.
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Very good case for the price. I got a solid black one from amazon for 9 bucks.
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I got the same one in clear. Allows the androids to show through on my IO edition. I'll probably be selling them on tpu-cases.com in the near future.
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I wasn't sure about this case... but now that I se those pic i realize that it fit very nice. Thanks ill buy one too.

What vendor did you buy from?

jblaze5779 said:
What vendor did you buy from?
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I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905

tghockey07 said:
I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905
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Thank you, this case is exactly what I want. I was unsure what it would look like, but thanks to your pics I can see that it looks great. I'm buying one now.

I went ahead and ordered the tpu case. I hope it's much better than the **** gel case I ordered a couple weeks ago. That Chinese black gel case on ebay is low quality and poor fitment.

I use the same case for my tab I got a good deal on ebay with some high quality screen protectors included.
I also use a cheap neoprene case I bought from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-P71...2C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1310663987&sr=8-11
This is useful when transporting the Tab in the boot of my car and doubles as a stand if I roll it up and prop the Tab up on it.
TPU is definately the material of choice for this kind of case and the grip pattern at each end of the case make it easier to hold the Tab.
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Love this case. The tab feels better holding. More grip for sure.

Just got mine today from ebay, i really love this. It feel so much better than having a naked tablet i just will never let my tab touch the ground lol

I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.

w4rmk said:
I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Got the black one too but after seeing pics of the smoked one I felt like like i odered the wrong color !
But yea quality is very good for $12 !
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I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.

dive_junkie76 said:
I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.
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It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.

w4rmk said:
I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?

tghockey07 said:
It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.
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Yeah I would think not but accidents do happen. Thanks for the info
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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There should be a link on the first page to an ebay auction. They all look the same just different colors. If you find the link go to his store and look at the other colors or you could just search TPU case for samsung galaxy tab 10.1.

tghockey07 said:
Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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Coming, when I get home in a couple of hours
Sent from my galaxy tab 10.1

I wanted to share these with everyone. This is the TPU Case I have. Its a little bit different design as far as the textured grip goes. The non-textured part is also clear instead of a matte finish like the case the OP has.
http://www.pyroskins.com/xda-share/p7510/TPU/
Sorry for the link, I didn't want to take the time to size all these.
Here is my same case next to the OP's case
Sorry for the poor quality phone pictures.

there you go, very good fit, not loose at all

Spigen Ultra Thin Air for HTC One

I've seen a lot of thin cases for the HTC One but they all cover the beautiful design!! Spigens releasing a clear case for the HTC One! Anyone pre-ordered?
Ultra thin air HTC One
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me is ordering right now. <3

We are going to order one to review.

Thats a damn good looking case!
Its a shame that it wil cost me about 73 USD for the cover+shipping+tax for shipping to Denmark

I want this but I worry how easy this thing will scratch. Awaiting review for further decisions.
Sent from my Nexus 4

Do they take payment now or in the 1-2 weeks it's expected to ship? Gonna work out to around £25 to get one to the UK but it's definitely tempting. I'm not usually one to use cases but this looks very low-profile. I hope it fits in the car dock. Very much doubt it though.

r2001uk said:
Do they take payment now or in the 1-2 weeks it's expected to ship? Gonna work out to around £25 to get one to the UK but it's definitely tempting. I'm not usually one to use cases but this looks very low-profile. I hope it fits in the car dock. Very much doubt it though.
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No by the looks of pics that I've seen, the phone can only fit in the dock with no case. That's the only reason why I'm probably not going to get a case for this phone as I intend to use the dock on a regular basis.
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I wonder if this is prone to turning yellow like most clear cases. Just a heads up that the crystal clear is a fingerprint magnet whereas the soft clear isn't :good:

r2001uk said:
Do they take payment now or in the 1-2 weeks it's expected to ship? Gonna work out to around £25 to get one to the UK but it's definitely tempting. I'm not usually one to use cases but this looks very low-profile. I hope it fits in the car dock. Very much doubt it though.
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The ONE won't fit into the car dock with any case, I have the official car dock
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ant78 said:
The ONE won't fit into the car dock with any case, I have the official car dock
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Where did you get it?

I have the official car dock, purchased from amazon UK.
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Case looks nice. Looks like they have two choices. Frost/Soft and Hard/Clear. Almost tempted to get both.
I already have 4 cases now before the phone The Rock Thin Case in Silver and White and the Nillkin in Black and White.
This one looks even thinner. Have the case early helped me get a real feel for the phones dimensions. I really like the size of it.
I would like to have a very very thin aluminum case with the same aluminum finish. So it looks like the back of the phone. That way I can scratch it and not feel bad and keep the same look.
I think they should check their description box. They still have iPhone 5 instead of HTC.

Spigen cases are beautiful. I have an ultra capsule (soft rubber case- i dont think it is tpu) on my SGS2 which works wonderfully. The only problems i have with this case are:
a) no front lip which leaves the screen/screen protector prone to scratches when face down.
b) its a hard case which means no impact absorption
My brother had this case on his HTC One X, and when it fell on its side, the screen/digitizer cracked straight from where the charging port is (on the side for the one x) as it is an exposed area. SGP steinheil screen protectors have unmatched quality. I have had them on 5 android phones throughout my family, but i think ill be going for a cruzerlite tpu case because of their impact absorption, and just getting the steinheil protectors. I look forward to AFN's review to see if anything has changed with this particular case, but my hopes arent high. Sadly, Spigen informed me that they have no plans for an ultra capsule for the HTC One.
Just my thoughts...

xdacommenter said:
Just picked up this bad boy. I CANT WAIT FOR MY HTC ONEEEEEE
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Can you post up some pics? I didn't know they were already shipping it out.
Does it feel slippery?

yeah i dont think they shipped it out yet.

Just ordered mine along with the Poetic Atmosphere.
$29 for cases, $31 for postage.
Seems legit
Figured that I wouldnt be happy with any other case though after seeing it so may as well just bend over.

nice i need a case asap

wyd4 said:
Just ordered mine along with the Poetic Atmosphere.
$29 for cases, $31 for postage.
Seems legit
Figured that I wouldnt be happy with any other case though after seeing it so may as well just bend over.
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Post some pictures when you get them! I'm torn between those 2 cases

LeanNSupreme said:
Post some pictures when you get them! I'm torn between those 2 cases
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Will do. I won't have them for nearly a month though going on the delivery times. But if no-one else beats me to it I will get some pics up as soon as they get in.
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They pushed back the date on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3LQEWW
In stock on April 22, 2013.
I think it was 18th when I ordered it a week and a half ago.

Review Cruzerlite TPU cases.

Here is my review of the Cuzerlite Experience Cover and Androidified A2 cover for the Nexus 7 FHD (2013)
I have a wood skin on my Nexus 7 from stickerboy . net and it does not interfere with the Cruzerlite cases.
The Androidified A2
The A2 for the nexus is exactly what we have come to expect from Cruzerlite a great TPU case at a great price. The A2 sells for $17.95 and is available in 11 colors. The Case fits the nexus like a glove all the port and buttons are easily to use. I like the different finished on the case the Android is a soft touch finish and surrounding it is glossy. The A2 adds some good grip to the sides of the Nexus and In my testing I did not have any problems using different headphones or charging cables. I have a inductive charging plate and the cover does not interfere with the inductive charging feature of the nexus 7.
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The Experience Cover
The Exp. is the perfect case for the stock android user. If you like the icons used by a stock android ROM then this case is perfect for you. The cover has a nice soft touch finish accept for the icon they are transparent. I like the added grip to the Nexus 7 and the fact that the case is very thin a light. In my testing I did not have any problems using different headphones or charging cables. I have a inductive charging plate and the cover does not interfere with the inductive charging feature of the nexus 7.
I just received the new Circuit Cover and is awesome!!
Here are some photos of the cover installed on my Nexus 7

Very nice. Which one would you prefer if you wanted something more matte? Also how long did it take for yours to arrive?

RayLancer said:
Very nice. Which one would you prefer if you wanted something more matte? Also how long did it take for yours to arrive?
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the Experience cove is about 90% matte the only part of the case thai is not matte is the icons. you can get them at Amazon they will be in stock on 8-24. with prime you should receive the cover around the 27th.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-New-Nexu...128944&sr=8-5&keywords=nexus+7+FHD+cruzerlite

I ordered one when they first went up for sale, before Prime was an option. It has said shipped for a while now, but I still haven't gotten it. I'll be really annoyed if it comes after the the date I could have gotten it using my Prime...

This ^

Yadao said:
I ordered one when they first went up for sale, before Prime was an option. It has said shipped for a while now, but I still haven't gotten it. I'll be really annoyed if it comes after the the date I could have gotten it using my Prime...
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I think all the preorders got something extra in there shipmnet.

I ordered one of the SLine ones for $2 on Amazon. It "shipped" yesterday but with no tracking and is not due to arrive for almost a month. I'm guessing it's because it's a preorder and they don't have them in yet, but it would have been nice to know that. Not to mention now that they've marked it as shipped (though I highly doubt it was) I can't cancel the order.

detonation said:
I ordered one of the SLine ones for $2 on Amazon. It "shipped" yesterday but with no tracking and is not due to arrive for almost a month. I'm guessing it's because it's a preorder and they don't have them in yet, but it would have been nice to know that. Not to mention now that they've marked it as shipped (though I highly doubt it was) I can't cancel the order.
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I emailed them. they were shipped from deutsche post. If you have some question or issue you can email [email protected] and he will take good care of you.

This case looks pretty slick! I'm looking for something minimal that also isn't useless. Thanks for the review. Hope they ship to Canada!
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i purchased black one, but teal and smoke are great too.

sambistt said:
i purchased black one, but teal and smoke are great too.
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you can now get the cases on shopandroid
http://www.shopandroid.com/cruzerlite-androidified-a2-tpu-case/4A54A15299.htm

We alsow have a new XDA Developers case for the new Nexus 7 available at http://store.xda-developers.com/xda-developers-case-for-asus-new-nexus-7-fhd-2013.html
the new Cover is a premium polycarbonate case with a custom XDA Developers design. Show your support for the best Android development site in the world with this custom case. This slim-fitting case provides great protection from day to day use and accidental bumps and spills. The sleek, light-weight case wraps around the Nexus 7 providing protection for your new tablet. The precise cutouts provide easy access to all ports and buttons. The case is easy to apply, and easy to remove. With its no toxic paint it is both a great looking case and environmentally friendly.

I have the new XDA Developers cover for the Nexus 7 is is a great polycarbonate case with an even better design.
Here are some photos.

If the XDA case was TPU like the other XDA cases I would be all over it... I feel like polycarbonate is more slippery than the naked device back
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Yadao said:
I ordered one when they first went up for sale, before Prime was an option. It has said shipped for a while now, but I still haven't gotten it. I'll be really annoyed if it comes after the the date I could have gotten it using my Prime...
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Welp. I could have had my case by now if I knew Prime would be an option on Amazon so soon. I want to take my tablet with me places! It's not leaving the house until it's in a case, lol.

WOW, these cases seem good. Nice pic.

rodger-sp said:
I just received the new Circuit Cover and is awesome!!
Here are some photos of the cover installed on my Nexus 7
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Where can we get this one? And cudos for the quick upload. Just posted a couple days ago on shopandroid.

UrbanDroid said:
Where can we get this one? And cudos for the quick upload. Just posted a couple days ago on shopandroid.
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http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/asus/nexus7-2013

on amazon, cruzerlite's delivery estimate is around 17-28 days.. is that accurate or can we get it way sooner than that? im hesitating on ordering one because of shipping time.. any reply would be greatly appreciated.

[Q] Google Bumper Cases

Was anyone else able to purchase a Nexus 5 bumper case? When I ordered my phone from the play store all of the cases EXCEPT the gray bumper said "coming soon". I assumed it was a glitch on googles website so I purchased the gray bumper to see what would happen (expected a "sorry this is backordered email").
But! Sure enough I just received my shipping confirmation email for both the phone and bumper case. Am I the only one? Just curious if this happened for anyone else?

How are you able to purchase the bumper when it says coming soon? How did you add to cart?
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I find it odd that they're calling it a "bumper" case - I went to check it out because I hadn't already and it's a full body minus the display cover, when the concept of a "bumper" case means it's just "a big rubber band" of sorts that covers the edges of the phone.
I see it, I find it interesting in a way I suppose, but for $35 I'd spend my money on one of those Spigen Slim Armor cases myself - their Neo Hybrid one is pretty nice as well and still cheaper than the bumper from Google.
It's amazing just how much money these companies are making from these cases nowadays... few cents worth of raw materials, some CAD work to design 'em, few bucks for fabrication and packaging costs, wham bam profits man!
Also: that "red" one ain't red, that's orange... weird.

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How are you able to purchase the bumper when it says coming soon? How did you add to cart?
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When I first went to the page. The gray one said "in stock - ships in 1/2 days". I assumed it was a hiccup since the other colors said "coming soon". But I purchased it anyways... And I just received my shipping info for both the case and phone... Weirrrrd. I feel like I'm the only one? Hah
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br0adband said:
I find it odd that they're calling it a "bumper" case - I went to check it out because I hadn't already and it's a full body minus the display cover, when the concept of a "bumper" case means it's just "a big rubber band" of sorts that covers the edges of the phone.
I see it, I find it interesting in a way I suppose, but for $35 I'd spend my money on one of those Spigen Slim Armor cases myself - their Neo Hybrid one is pretty nice as well and still cheaper than the bumper from Google.
It's amazing just how much money these companies are making from these cases nowadays... few cents worth of raw materials, some CAD work to design 'em, few bucks for fabrication and packaging costs, wham bam profits man!
Also: that "red" one ain't red, that's orange... weird.
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The bumper case is actually a hybrid case with a hard shell on the outside. I think they call it a "bumper" because the back is plastic and the edges are rubber inside... Either way I'm hoping its quality. I guess we'll see when it arrives Tuesday with the phone.
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So basically it's a copycat of something from Diztronic like this:
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_99&products_id=368
$35 for the Google bumper or... $10 (or less on Amazon) for the Diztronic, I wonder, I wonder. I could understand and deal with $19.99 for the Google one, but $35? Man, they must be learning from Apple nowadays or something.
I ordered one of these a few days ago, should be here on Tuesday:
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Google-Unicorn-Premium-Protective/dp/B00FN13EJK
Had one for my Galaxy S4 Active and loved it, it's such an awesome case, perfect tight fit, not loose anywhere at all. And it's a hard plastic shell (the yellow portion) merged with the TPU material (dark grey).

br0adband said:
So basically it's a copycat of something from Diztronic like this:
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_99&products_id=368
$35 for the Google bumper or... $10 (or less on Amazon) for the Diztronic, I wonder, I wonder. I could understand and deal with $19.99 for the Google one, but $35? Man, they must be learning from Apple nowadays or something.
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That appears to be a plain old TPU case... I have a diztronic tpu case for my N4. Googles bumper is hard plastic and rubber. A bit different. Doesn't justify the price... You definitely pay for the brand "Google". But hey... I'm a fanboy. I was just curious who was able to purchase one.
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dills84 said:
Was anyone else able to purchase a Nexus 5 bumper case? When I ordered my phone from the play store all of the cases EXCEPT the gray bumper said "coming soon". I assumed it was a glitch on googles website so I purchased the gray bumper to see what would happen (expected a "sorry this is backordered email").
But! Sure enough I just received my shipping confirmation email for both the phone and bumper case. Am I the only one? Just curious if this happened for anyone else?
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I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.

CruzECO13 said:
I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.
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I was also able to order one as well. Shipped out at the same time as my Nexus 5.
I managed to order at 11:06pst, but then saw the bumper was available. So I ordered again at 11:13am with the bumper to save on shipping.

I also got the gray case, it shipped at the same time as the phone but with a separate tracking number. I know it's expensive but the LG bumper for the Nexus 4 was so sweet and kept my N4 in perfect condition through much abuse. So if this one is as good, it's worth it in my opinion

CruzECO13 said:
I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.
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Same tracking number for me.
If I'm ordering an accessory without any reviews it will be a first party accessory.
Both should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. My new micro sim from StraightTalk won't be here until Tuesday so I'm not in a huge rush.

I tried and it was greyed out darn it. I'll buy one from someone if they don't like it
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Looking foward to some more reviews. AC has the first one up:
http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-5-bumper-case

hmm from looking at the AC images... kind of wish I'd waited for the black one, instead of getting the gray one. oh well, looks pretty sturdy and protective

I don't know why they aren't released yet. However, I will get the black one when I can. Yes it is a lot but I'm also a Google fanboy lmao

I wish they made a true bumper like they did for the nexus 4. It was such a great fit and made with quality, that will be hard to find in 3rd party cases.

My N5 and gray bumper showed up today. The bumper is great! the back is hard plastic and the sides are soft rubber... hence the name "bumper" im assuming.
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dills84 said:
My N5 and gray bumper showed up today. The bumper is great! the back is hard plastic and the sides are soft rubber... hence the name "bumper" im assuming.
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any chance you can take some pics of it on the device?

tigercranestyle said:
mine came today also. though the case has grown on me, it does add some bulk. the back does not taper to the curves of the nexus. has a very slight trapeziodial-like shape. it seems that google was going for a simple block look. seems that it will protect from falls. buttons don't have the feedback that i look for though they're easy to press.
edit: the case is a snug fit and does had some grip that's missing from the panda nex.
can recommend this case.
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I'm really loving the case as well. May seem over priced... however it fits really well and the materials feel top quality. headphone hole is a good size, adds a lot of grip. and its nice looking! The gray color almost comes off white... which is actually a pleasant surprise for me.

Heres some pics of the N5 in the Bumper for anyone interested. (not the greatest quality... taken with my Nexus 4)

Poetic Slim Case failure

Who had the same problem like me. The cover gets damage near the magnets.
Its my second cover. I buy it at amazon
I want to sent it back. I buy another one. Poor quality
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heartbeat.rulez said:
Who had the same problem like me. The cover gets damage near the magnets.
Its my second cover. I buy it at amazon
I want to sent it back. I buy another one. Poor quality
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With Poetic, you get what you pay for. They're stuff is decent for the price but it's not great quality. I ordered 3 and sent back 3 Poetic Revolution cases (no, I didn't mind the bulk) but each one had the same manufacturing defect on the inner lip of the front bezel of the built-in screen protector (not to mention that the screen protector was god awful with the rainbow effect and touch issues in a few spots but I could overlook that since I planned on removing it and replacing with a static-cling screen protector.
Yet, I had it with Poetic after the 3rd incident.
I ended up paying more but getting quality when I ordered the Seidio Dilex Active with front cover.
Again, Poetic isn't bad considering what they sell their products at but don't think you're going to get high quality either.
Unfortunately for me, my OCD wouldn't allow me to keep the Poetic case. If it wasn't for the manufacturing defect, I would've kept it as I liked how grippy it felt and while it was bulky, it always felt secure.

I can't seem to find anything inbetween price of poetic and seidico. Poetic seems to be unreliable.
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Nekromantik said:
I can't seem to find anything inbetween price of poetic and seidico. Poetic seems to be unreliable.
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I feel ya. I'm in the same boat. It seems you either buy the Poetic/Moko slim case, or the pricey/bulky Portenzo-like book cases. I thought I found a winner with the Seidio Ledger case that is priced in between these two options, but lack of a magnet or strap to keep it closed is a deal breaker for me. I caved and just bought the Poetic Slimline. I figure when it breaks, I'll just warranty it and get another one.

I had the same problem with the plastic cracking and 2 of the 3 magnets came out. I had to put scotch tape over them to keep them in place. Make sure the magnet polarity is correct, lol. Only paid $6 for it when they first came out so I expected low quality.

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Have you tried the roo origama case ? Very slim case with different options on how the tablets stands.

I've had my poetic for almost a year now and have had no complaints at all.
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Just looked at mine. I have a crack in the same place. Their warranty process seems like a pain in the ass to deal with too. I really really like this case, but I'm not sure if I'd buy another one.

Yep, mine cracked this weekend and the magnet fell out. I superglued it back in but I've still got the crack that protrudes so its totally obvious.
I want the official Google case but can't see spending that much $$.
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bryank930 said:
Just looked at mine. I have a crack in the same place. Their warranty process seems like a pain in the ass to deal with too. I really really like this case, but I'm not sure if I'd buy another one.
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Mine's done the same. I would like to find a similar case but maybe with more quality. I don't want to add any thickness and auto wake/sleep plus magnetic closure are necessary. Anyone have any Ideas? It's hard to complain about this case since i only paid $6 for it. It's currently $15 on Amazon. I'm hesitant to pay that much for such poor quality.

I have the roocase mentioned above I've only had it a few months but so far so good it was only $10 when I got it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ET9H588/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I contacted poetic through their website about the failed case. They had me email them a copy of my purchase receipt and a pic of the damage. They said it'd take 2-5 days to process. I'll see what happens, but in the mean time I'm keeping on the lookout for another case.
I want the official Google one that has auto wake but it got horrible reviews and it's out of stock.
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Here's the response I got from poetic:
Thank you for providing the requisite information for your warranty claim. We will be shipping your replacement case to you via USPS with the tracking number xxxxxx. As an exception, you are not required to return the defective merchandise. Expect the package to arrive within 3-5 business days in the United States, 7-10 business days to Canada, and 12-14 business days to the United Kingdom and beyond. We hope you’ll continue to enjoy using your Poetic case.
Best,
Nancy
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I bought one of these cases, and it seems that my battery drains faster. This may require some testing once I get home. Has anyone noticed this too?

I emailed poetic, sent them a pic of the crack, and they're going to ship me a new case.
But black is out of stock until 3/31. Oh well, I can wait.

RyanTX said:
Yep, mine cracked this weekend and the magnet fell out. I superglued it back in but I've still got the crack that protrudes so its totally obvious.
I want the official Google case but can't see spending that much $$.
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My poetic wore out. I sewed one of the magnets into my Google case so I now have magnetic screen control. The Google case is excellent quality and I do not foresee it wearing out any time soon. If you get it just transfer over one of your magnets. Screen control is the only feature I wish it had, but that's solved now. ?
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Same problem with moko. Amazon refunded. Temporarily fixed with super glue. Using it until it falls apart then I'll order another.
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Received my replacement poetic as promised by them. I'll keep using til it wears out again.
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I have the same problem with the first case of my nexus (now is dead because the screen is broken) and Poetic send to me a new one too. Very pleased about their service.