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Protective Rubber Gel Back Case for Galaxy Note

Hi All
So the hunt for a good Protective Rubber Gel Back Case for Note begins... similar to this one would be great!!
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protec...one-back-case-for-i9100-galaxy-s2-black-70754
The minute I find one I'll buy it... I actually prefer getting the case even before I buy the Note.
Brgds... /Tubgirl

I'm with you, this phone is too expensive to damage. I've been searching everyday and have yet to find anything. I usually prefer Ballistics' cases but I doubt they will be making one for this phone so it's back to the drawing board. I'm also wondering if zagg will be making a screen protector for this device. Don't know what I can expect with such a massive device. Maybe turn to the manufacturers of the best tablet cases... I'll post here when I find some cases.

iLiberate said:
I'm with you, this phone is too expensive to damage. I've been searching everyday and have yet to find anything. I usually prefer Ballistics' cases but I doubt they will be making one for this phone so it's back to the drawing board. I'm also wondering if zagg will be making a screen protector for this device. Don't know what I can expect with such a massive device. Maybe turn to the manufacturers of the best tablet cases... I'll post here when I find some cases.
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I facebooked Both Ballistic and Otterbox and they both say they don't have any plans for a case.
I'd hate to use my Note without a really good case. Maby i'll make one out of wood...

blobotorian said:
I facebooked Both Ballistic and Otterbox and they both say they don't have any plans for a case.
I'd hate to use my Note without a really good case. Maby i'll make one out of wood...
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I'm liking the little brown case that just has a front flat that opens up like a book but it's not protective at all lol

Me too but I can't find a link to buy it yet. Expansys has blue and white...... Yuck..
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I think the case of expansys is sleek. It's not making the note any thicker.
Hope they got variety of colors though..

samsung flipover
Samsung will come with a flipover, the back of the flipover will replace the original back of the note. So the note will only become a few mm thicker

I'm also looking to get the Samsung flipover cover when it becomes available. The only problem is the side of the Note remains unprotected, I'm thinking getting a gel case and trim off the left hand side so it will fit togther with the flipover cover.

Meanwhile, here is a really nice durable skin that is already available on Amazon I have used the Skinomi on my previous phones and it covers the phone nicely. All the cutouts are aligned and it barely feels like there is anything on it. Btw, the carbon fiber look makes it look really mean and clean. oh another thing, it's lifetime warranty too.

deliriousbb said:
Meanwhile, here is a really nice durable skin that is already available on Amazon I have used the Skinomi on my previous phones and it covers the phone nicely. All the cutouts are aligned and it barely feels like there is anything on it. Btw, the carbon fiber look makes it look really mean and clean. oh another thing, it's lifetime warranty too.
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How does the screen protector feel? I know the Skinomi's tablet protector feels rubbery.

deliriousbb said:
Meanwhile, here is a really nice durable skin that is already available on Amazon I have used the Skinomi on my previous phones and it covers the phone nicely. All the cutouts are aligned and it barely feels like there is anything on it. Btw, the carbon fiber look makes it look really mean and clean. oh another thing, it's lifetime warranty too.
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The carbon fibre film must just be 3m di-noc carbon fibre, can be had much cheaper on Ebay and you can just custom cut it to any device.
I wont be sludging up my screen with a screen protector

RMXO said:
How does the screen protector feel? I know the Skinomi's tablet protector feels rubbery.
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I used the Carbon Fiber skin on my Streak and loved it .. I will order one for my Note.

Tubgirl said:
Hi All
So the hunt for a good Protective Rubber Gel Back Case for Note begins... similar to this one would be great!!
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protec...one-back-case-for-i9100-galaxy-s2-black-70754
The minute I find one I'll buy it... I actually prefer getting the case even before I buy the Note.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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yup....looking for the same but no luck.
The flip cover is not practical IMHO esp when making calls.

I always used to get hard crystal clear cases such as
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Cry..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3f0fa5fde0
for my phones.
But lately ive really liked the TPU gel case with stand, such as:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-TPU...204593?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0db99071
Which is just like the case in the OP really
The stand is surprisingly useful!
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http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-official-flip-cover-case-black
is the only case i can find at the moment

Everyone who doesn't need the case right away, wait til piel frama comes out with a imagnum type of case. This case is expensive but it protects your device against any earthquake you throw at it. I have one for my hd2 and getting one for the note cause my hd2 is still like new. You can put in your e-mail and they'll let you know when it's there to buy. Here's the link
http://www.pielframa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-cases.htm
Cheers
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MassoltoV said:
Everyone who doesn't need the case right away, wait til piel frama comes out with a imagnum type of case. This case is expensive but it protects your device against any earthquake you throw at it. I have one for my hd2 and getting one for the note cause my hd2 is still like new. You can put in your e-mail and they'll let you know when it's there to buy. Here's the link
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If they release a case like this for the Note I think it might be worth a try. The kickstand could be useful.
w w w.pielframa. c o m/ apple-iphone-4s-cases-imagnum2.htm

drhoades01 said:
If they release a case like this for the Note I think it might be worth a try. The kickstand could be useful.
w w w.pielframa. c o m/ apple-iphone-4s-cases-imagnum2.htm
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You're so right! This type i would use fore use @ home and the solid closed imagnum case for outside
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Guys do you think a leather/cloth Pouch Pull case would be good enough?
E.g: I though I had more posts here. Anw can't post complete link. The below works tho.
images.esellerpro.com/2209/I/334/07/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S%202%20Black%20Leather%20Pouch%20Open.jpg
I hate any other cases. Screen protector will be fitted of course.

Just found these. I am about to order one right now...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001331&products_id=33857

zenbbqmaster said:
Just found these. I am about to order one right now...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001331&products_id=33857
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I'm considering this one as well. Please post your thoughts when you receive it.

[Video Review] HTC One Double Dip Flip & Double Dip Hard Shell Review

Double Dip Flip Case Review
A lot of people overlooked the fact that the cover does come down over time. If you don't wanna wait you can just put the phone face down overnight.
Double Dip Hard Shell Review
Nice case but you could easily scratch your phone taking the One in and out of the case.
I'll be picking up an HTC One once it hits the USA so I'll do another more indepth review once I get it. Importing is just way too expensive...

I got the flip case free with my phone. It seems like the cover joints just needs a bit of loosening over time. Mine closes almost instantly now.
That being said I don't feel like it offers the best possible protection. Got my eyes open for a better case.

Thanks for the review ... :good:
suppose i´ll pick one up ...
THX :good:

The flip case looks great and the cover does come down over time, mine happened in about 2 days. The only problem i have with the case is that it doesnt offer full protection and during calls i have to occasiaonnly take the phone out of the case as the Mic hole doesn't line up with the phones Mic hole 100% :l

WARNING
I dropped my phone that was housed in the double dip case, the flap came open and landed face down resulting to scratches and dents to the speaker housing, gutted

I have both the hard shell case and the double dip case. I think they are both good cases, the double dip flip case doesn't really protect the full phone but is good for its stand. The hard shell case is a bit bulky and the colours are crap (why not one solid colour?) but it really gives complete protection... Other than the screen, which is ok because I think the lip is big enough to protect it from a drop...

I've ordered the flip case with the HTC free offer, but I feel like I won't be using it for long. I'll be looking for a better case while using the flip case as a temporary solution. I guess it would be very useful in the plane.

You should try reviewing accessories with a REAL phone next time...

UnknownPleasures said:
You should try reviewing accessories with a REAL phone next time...
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Are you going to import it from Europe for him? If that's what you're offering, I'll review any case you want.

arich said:
Are you going to import it from Europe for him? If that's what you're offering, I'll review any case you want.
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Thanks for backing me up bro. Also, to the OP: I'm going to be picking one up from VZW if it comes out. If not, I'll maybe use a TMo Prepaid plan with it.

I had the Flip case, but I got a refund on it as i didn't feel it protected the phone without being a hindrance. Also, nobody could hear me due to the microphone not lining up all the time. As it cost me £25 I felt it was not justified. I am going today to purchase the normal double dip case to try (non flip).
Wish me luck!

Nxxx said:
Nice case but you could easily scratch your phone taking the One in and out of the case.
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Which is exactly what it did to my HTC one.

nookcoloruser said:
Which is exactly what it did to my HTC one.
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So is the consensus to keep this thing a safe distance from the phone at all times? I'm glad mine won't be costing me anything. I guess I should thank HTC, sort of?

This clearly not for drop protection, its too think in the back and little protection in the front. Not sure if that case is for me.

nhatto said:
This clearly not for drop protection, its too think in the back and little protection in the front. Not sure if that case is for me.
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pdubcramp said:
So is the consensus to keep this thing a safe distance from the phone at all times? I'm glad mine won't be costing me anything. I guess I should thank HTC, sort of?
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You may just wanna pick up a generic TPU or maybe something nicer from Diztronic or Cruzerlite. The i-Blason cases look high quality compared to their previous cases, but I'm not sure.

Why they didn't felt line thus case its beyond me. It slides onto an aluminum phone... Hard plastic... GREAT IDEA
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In saying that, it is one nice looking case
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Did anybody order the double dip hard shell from amazon. I seen a couple sellers from the uk it says it'll be shipped 18-26 days but when i put it in my cart it says i should receive it april 15. I just dont want to order it and dont get it until after the phone comes out. I also noticed a couple sellers from ny on amazon but i wasnt sure if the case was official or not. I dont see why it wouldnt be official tho since the case just came out.
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I got mine here, delivered after one day but it had a dodgy moulding on the back piece, I emailed and they sent another one the next day.
http://www.totaldigitalstores.co.uk...e-hc-c840-in-grey-red-hcc840-99h11105-00.html
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I imported mine from Handtec- http://www.handtec.co.uk/htc-one-double-dip-flip-case-red-black-hc-v841.html
but they're also on MobileFun- http://www.mobilefun.com/33110/htc/one.htm

Would you make a test ?

Griffin Reveal

Thanks _MetalHead_ for the recommendation.
The case came today and I like it quite a bit. I hate the idea of any case at all, but this is one I can live with.

Told ya! Glad you like it. :good:

Link?
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Nevermind. Found it on Amazon. Is it cheaper anywhere else? I like the blue one. It would look good with my royal blue back!
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Haha also found on eBay. Is a little cheaper there. They have some bumpers on ebay as well
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gunnyman said:
Thanks _MetalHead_ for the recommendation.
The case came today and I like it quite a bit. I hate the idea of any case at all, but this is one I can live with.
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Hey Griffins my name!

MrGriffdude said:
Hey Griffins my name!
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And what do you have to Reveal?
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I really like my reveal case so far; except it seems like a really tight fit for the phone. Wish I would have realized that the Griffin site had them $10 cheaper than Motorola and in multiple colors.

Any pictures of the Reveal docked with the desk or car docks?

I bought one of these on ebay. I took your word for it. If it's junk I'll send you the bill. Haha just kidding. It looks pretty sweet. I hate cases, but this one looks like one I can live with.
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lensgrabber said:
Any pictures of the Reveal docked with the desk or car docks?
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It should fit with the official dock and car dock... dunno how it'd look though

Hii
Can you post some pictures of it....???"

lensgrabber said:
Any pictures of the Reveal docked with the desk or car docks?
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I have an O'Box Commuter and am receiving a Reveal and the official car dock today. I will take pictures of the phone with both cases in the dock (assuming they both fit).

I got my Reveal case a couple days ago and I have to admit, I really like it! I bought a case from Motorola. A clear snap on hard case and took it off right away. I also got a Bear Motion case on Amazon that I never used. This reveal case has stayed on since I got it! The blue matches perfectly with the royal blue back of my phone. Thanks guys for the recommendation on this case.

just got my reveal today.
really nice case!!
cost $20 on ebay, which is not really cheap for a case. but i had a cheapo "cimo s-line" on my phone before that that cost me like $3-4. this is much nicer looking, the buttons click better and its actually feels slightly smaller in hand. it really is a small case.
i think its worth it, feels a little better and looks much nicer (the s-line case looked terrible). given im a klutz who manages to knock my phone off a table or something nearly every day it seems like a case was needed. (probably dropped my moto x like 4-5 times this week...)
fit and finish on the reveal is perfect. some part of me wishes i had a phone that wasnt just black weave now, to show off with the see through part.

i do have to say one thing.
this case the clear part scratches up really easily. i put the phone + case my desk plastic side down and there were a ton of fine scratches. tried to polish them out with some meguirs plastx that i had (works great on car dash guages by the way) and it made even more. yes its a case, and its made to be scratched, but be aware the ones wth these hard plastic finishes seem to scratch up quick

sleepyguy007 said:
i do have to say one thing.
this case the clear part scratches up really easily. i put the phone + case my desk plastic side down and there were a ton of fine scratches. tried to polish them out with some meguirs plastx that i had (works great on car dash guages by the way) and it made even more. yes its a case, and its made to be scratched, but be aware the ones wth these hard plastic finishes seem to scratch up quick
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Yeah, mine is all scratched up too but it's because it gets tossed in my tool bag. I'd rather the case get scratched than my phone!

Anyone tried casemate's naked tough case? Is this pretty much the same one
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The power support aire jacket case has some self healing coating on it that seems to not scratch as easy as the Griffin. I have both and the air jacket is higher quality. My reveal came in the box with lots of scratches straight from Motorola.
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Need waterproof/resistant case

So latelly i been taking my phone on my boat, so that when i fish something i can take pictures, So im looking for a case that can get wet, and that if it gets touched by a fish or something i can just put it underwater and wash it (without removing my phone)
Im looking for an actual case not one of those plastic bags.. Thanks

i have been looking too
SuperMiguel said:
So latelly i been taking my phone on my boat, so that when i fish something i can take pictures, So im looking for a case that can get wet, and that if it gets touched by a fish or something i can just put it underwater and wash it (without removing my phone)
Im looking for an actual case not one of those plastic bags.. Thanks
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I CANT FIND ONE only those plastic things that you can only use 3 times

Try krussell website or Google it see what comes up.
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I have a krusell on order at the moment. Will post here with impressions when i get it.
It seemed to be about the best available. There isnt much available for the HTC one. Its a very good phone, but i'm not sure that the sales have been enough for makers like Ballistic or Otterbox to do versions of their premium water resistant cases for it.

I think due to the front speakers, It's really hard for them to make some waterproof/resistant cases.......
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SuperMiguel said:
So latelly i been taking my phone on my boat, so that when i fish something i can take pictures, So im looking for a case that can get wet, and that if it gets touched by a fish or something i can just put it underwater and wash it (without removing my phone)
Im looking for an actual case not one of those plastic bags.. Thanks
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You would be more happy buying a camera actually meant for this. You can find a waterproof Olympus that takes better pics than the phone for $80-100 on Amazon, or an even better used one on eBay.

Just had krusell case delivered.
Looks nice, But, in the case you can press the volume or on/off button.
Am going to use the Team 7 Kernel that has Flick to Wake and see how things go.

astmacca said:
Just had krusell case delivered.
Looks nice, But, in the case you can press the volume or on/off button.
Am going to use the Team 7 Kernel that has Flick to Wake and see how things go.
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Gotta be a better way to have a waterproof case....
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Has anyone heard or tried Liquipel. Waterproof spray?? Sounds interesting

slimshady33 said:
Gotta be a better way to have a waterproof case....
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Has anyone heard or tried Liquipel. Waterproof spray?? Sounds interesting
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I was really keen on this at one stage. Then Choice Magazine (in Australia) did a review. Lost interest pretty fast at that point.
Its actually not a spray. Apparently they put the phone in a chamber, introduce a vapor , and rack up the temp.
Actually, given the HTC One doesn't come apart i dont think it would be do-able.

Try a trident kraken case they are military tested
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I also want to order the one from Krusell so can you post the pics of your phone with the case so that I can have idea whether that will be a good choice or not.....

Jimmy2u said:
I also want to order the one from Krusell so can you post the pics of your phone with the case so that I can have idea whether that will be a good choice or not.....
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Its at work at the moment and i'm not there till thursday, but will try and remember.
Having had it now, i'm actually a bit disappointed. I'm sure its waterproof, but the design with the locking "ring halves" means that side buttons are very hard to access. Having had it in hand it doesn't actually seem to be any better protection than one of the waterproof "bag" style cases like Dicapac and makes the side buttons less accessible than on one of those.
Also, in a larger bag style i would be able to use the normal, drop resistant hard shell case as well.
That said, the touch screen in the krusell works ok, and sound through the silicon is fine. Photos through the clear section on the back are ok, but noticeably worse than out of the case.

oilerseberle14 said:
Try a trident kraken case they are military tested
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The rain/wind resistance listed on their website is conspicuously absent from the packaging the One's case comes in. On the plus side, it does feel like it would survive a throw from a moving vehicle now. The UAG though much prettier, smaller and lighter seems almost flimsy in comparison to this tank of a case.

Any High End Cases Coming Out, like ELEMENT for example

i really like this one
http://www.elementcase.com/Sector-5-iPhone-Case-a/302.htm
but a quick google showed nothing like that in the pipeline for nexus 5. maybe someone here knows if something by another manufacturer is coming out? thanks guys.

emo72 said:
i really like this one
http://www.elementcase.com/Sector-5-iPhone-Case-a/302.htm
but a quick google showed nothing like that in the pipeline for nexus 5. maybe someone here knows if something by another manufacturer is coming out? thanks guys.
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I honestly can't imagine ANY case being $150(nearly half the price of the dang phone) better than the cheap one I bought on Amazon for 5 bucks.

Landara said:
I honestly can't imagine ANY case being $150(nearly half the price of the dang phone) better than the cheap one I bought on Amazon for 5 bucks.
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^This
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Landara said:
I honestly can't imagine ANY case being $150(nearly half the price of the dang phone) better than the cheap one I bought on Amazon for 5 bucks.
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yeah, wasnt planning on spending anything like that at all. but something better than the 10 dollar ones. im really chuffed with this phone, and don mind spending 40 euro on a decentish case. thanks guys

emo72 said:
yeah, wasnt planning on spending anything like that at all. but something better than the 10 dollar ones. im really chuffed with this phone, and don mind spending 40 euro on a decentish case. thanks guys
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I see where you're coming from, I'm mostly interested on buying a good tempered glass screen protector. That being said, the most I would pay is $40 US and a decent $10 case.

I like it!
I also like the looks of this case, but I have no experience with this brand. I'm a long time Otterbox user and have absolutely enjoyed peace of mind with a rugged or semi-rugged case on my smartphones in the past. I just ordered my N5 and I'm really looking forward to it as it will be my first Nexus devise but I knew that my accessory options would be limited for awhile. If a decent rugged case does hit the market I'll be all over it though. I tend to use my phones for three to four years so the investment of a high end case is well worth while in the long run. That being said...to each their own...some people are a lot more careful and don't need to worry about everyday drops and fumbles but I'm a frequent dropper.

If element does come out with a case I will probably buy the fake version for 25% of the price tbh haha.

I don't think you'll ever see a "high end" case like that for the nexus phones/tabets since there simply isn't enough demand for the phone/case. Meaning the manufacture(s) simply aren't interested.
For all the millions of accessories out there for the iphone/galaxy series, the nexus line only gets a few accessories in comparison. Couple of bumpers and a few cases of which a lot go by the same design. Nothing to "high profile" or anything.

Dang. That is a sweet looking case!
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busab said:
Dang. That is a sweet looking case!
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yeah its sweet alright. for that type of money it should be. i guess i started this thread to see if anyone knew of anything coming out soon for the nexus 5. surely someone could make something around 40 euro that was really well made and looked good. maybe the nexus 5 will sell a lot better than the 4 and manufacturers will be interested.

Seidio
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Landara said:
I honestly can't imagine ANY case being $150(nearly half the price of the dang phone) better than the cheap one I bought on Amazon for 5 bucks.
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This +1
Case is there to protect your phone. If you want to spend that much on a case just leave your phone unprotected. Buy a new one with the same money...

The Spigen Neo Hybrid Case and the Spigen Case Slim Armor are really high-end cases.
I've purchased them via Amazon together with the Spigen GLAStR Screen Protector and they look and feel much more high-grade than other cases like the Cruzerlite or the Ringke Fusion.
The Neo Hybrid fits extremely well and the screen protector is awesome.
It's much more smoother than the Gorilla Glass 3 and swiping and touching is just a dream.
Give them a shot if you search a high quality case.

bornoxt said:
The Spigen Neo Hybrid Case and the Spigen Case Slim Armor are really high-end cases.
I've purchased them via Amazon together with the Spigen GLAStR Screen Protector and they look and feel much more high-grade than other cases like the Cruzerlite or the Ringke Fusion.
The Neo Hybrid fits extremely well and the screen protector is awesome.
It's much more smoother than the Gorilla Glass 3 and swiping and touching is just a dream.
Give them a shot if you search a high quality case.
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Yep the hybrid case is great! It looks nice the power and volume buttons work flawlessly. My only gripe is the headphone hole. It won't work well for fat plugs like computer speaker plug for example. But since I don't use it that often it isn't too bad.
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BeerChameleon said:
Yep the hybrid case is great! It looks nice the power and volume buttons work flawlessly. My only gripe is the headphone hole. It won't work well for fat plugs like computer speaker plug for example. But since I don't use it that often it isn't too bad.
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Is the back not as slippery as many people make it out to be in reviews?

drep said:
Is the back not as slippery as many people make it out to be in reviews?
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No, it's very similar to the original N5 back.
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BeerChameleon said:
My only gripe is the headphone hole. It won't work well for fat plugs like computer speaker plug for example.
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I've purchased "Pressy - The almighty button" and I think I can't use it with the Hybrid case.

I have the Neo and rate it as simply ok. It will keep the phone from getting scratched and doesn't look cheap and you have the feeling the phone may survive a drop. Or not. And yes, it is more slippery than the bare phone with a poor feel in hand. I also have the Seidio Dilex which is a little better looking and more likely to get your phone through a drop. That one has good feel in hand. There is still some hope that Casemate will come out with a tough case which I would buy in a heartbeat. Easily the best of any of the cases mentioned here all of which I've had in the past.

Spigen has the better looking cases out right now .I'm sure in time their will be more !!
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