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Hello all, I have had my phone since Nov, but since having it I have had a case on it from eBay, but have seen that paint is wearing off on the edge, anyone else have the same problem?
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I've only had my phone a few days but I've been looking at cases on ebay after trolling through reviews... Is there any chance the case could have caused the paint to ware off like some kind of chemical reaction form bad materials ect in the case reacting? Or is the wear obviously in a place that's not protected by the case?
Any info on what case you have especially if you think you've found it's not a good case to protect my Desire HD is much appreciated!
Hey, I think its from the case just being on it because its the front next to the screen. It's one I got from eBay for like £2. It a gel case thing.
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Without having specific awareness of that case, I can say that it is quite possible for this to happen if you think about the chemicals that are used in such products. This might be the difference of a better quality and hence expensive product vs a cheap Chinese replica (not mean to say that all China products are bad since all of them are manufactured there anyway).
After seeing what happened to my car's console when it came in contact with the liquid car aromatic (melted like butter), I am not excited at all from what you mention here.
Like I say above I think it more to do with the design rather than the chemical reaction as it is only on the corner. I will try get some pics up but will be hard
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Not sure whether I should be nervous or not about trying a cheap arse grey TPU case I bought from ebay for around 2bux.
Well its up to you, I take my phone out of it a lot more than I should. I will get some pics as soon as I get the internet at home
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There is a slight bit maybe 3mm long right on the bottom right edge of the screen where the aluminium ends and the plastic sim cover begins. Just looks like the paint has been eroded off.
Hopefully won't spread too far too soon.
Just scored this case from Amazon - only $30usd - quite well made and really fits our tablets well. Does not block either camera or light sensor - and my mic seems to be working fine with the tablet in the case.
Amazon link to product: http://tinyurl.com/5vrjxl2
i second this case. Since I have bought it I have been more than happy with its quality and functionality. I also have had people remark about it, and exclaim when they realized they payed more for a lower quality case.
Is this case available on ebay??....
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I'm also going to say, having just got my roocase today and having returned one of the official Acer cases, this case is great. It's pretty bulky, but it's a good kind of bulk, and it feels extremely sturdy. I wish it could lay flatter but at an angle.. as it is, it'll go to about forty degrees from flat, and thirty would've been better, but it's still way better than the official case unless you really want something lightweight, which I do have to give that one to Acer.
rchrdcrg said:
I'm also going to say, having just got my roocase today and having returned one of the official Acer cases, this case is great. It's pretty bulky, but it's a good kind of bulk, and it feels extremely sturdy. I wish it could lay flatter but at an angle.. as it is, it'll go to about forty degrees from flat, and thirty would've been better, but it's still way better than the official case unless you really want something lightweight, which I do have to give that one to Acer.
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I can't figure out if this is different from the rooCase "Slim Fit".
I don't like the typical bulk of the full folio-style cases, I'm wondering if the "Slim Fit" case (or the Blurex, as they look almost identical) is a nice middle ground, as the Acer case has not been received well for its durability/life expectancy (and smell/fuzz collection attributes).
Do any of these cases ship to india??
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I recently purchased the RooCase from Amazon, and after about a week of use I'm still extremely pleased with it.
I posted a review on Amazon about it.
I looked at a few other cases, but this one is really great quality of materials and construction and is very well designed.
It does add a little bulk, but as stated it s the good kind of bulk that tells you you don't have to guard your tablet now.
How about this one:www dhgate com/pv-ff80808130ff1696013107bbfd385168.html
Any one used it and can post a review?
Sorry i'm a new here
Why not a slim fit case?
Sllim fit case for my Iconia...
Probably because we didn't want the slim fit case? (Thought it is also nice)
(There is a thread for that one, BTW.)
After carrying mine around for a while I'm still extremely pleased with it.
This thing is a winner.
Just got this case yesterday and all I can say so far is that I love it. Secure, great quality and very practical. Highly recommended.
I'm just curious as to how everyone travels/totes around their A500? I'm currently using the official Acer case without a screen protector (I believe the A500 has gorilla glass?). I see quite a few people with iPad2's that don't use any sort of case and I was just wondering how everyone travels with the A500 seeing that it is much heavier and larger than an iPad already without a case.
I just slap it in my bag and whip it out whenever I'm bored.
No, I don't use any screen protectors or cases or such.
I use a screen protector and a leather case which I brought from e-bay.
Also use a back pack to carry my ACER A500 and a portable 3g MiFi router.
At home I don't use a case but when traveling I put it in a TPD case like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Skque-Clear-C...EY/ref=sr_1_58?ie=UTF8&qid=1329414069&sr=8-58
When it goes into luggage I have this holder:
http://www.amazon.com/Gizmo-Dorks-S...1K/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1329414069&sr=8-49
Mines always in its Crown folio case that I got from Amazon; Sometimes I'll take it out and about with me in just that but most of the time I also put it in a Targus netbook case that also has a Bluetooth mouse and a HP TouchPad Bluetooth keyboard in it (everything fits in easily and Snugly).
The netbook case makes it really easy to to carry my Iconia around, I just put the strap over my shoulder and around my neck and use it like a little backpack, once its on I hardly even notice the weight.
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Silverblade.nz said:
Mines always in its Crown folio case that I got from Amazon; Sometimes I'll take it out and about with me in just that but most of the time I also put it in a Targus netbook case that also has a Bluetooth mouse and a HP TouchPad Bluetooth keyboard in it (everything fits in easily and Snugly).
The netbook case makes it really easy to to carry my Iconia around, I just put the strap over my shoulder and around my neck and use it like a little backpack, once its on I hardly even notice the weight.
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Same here, has always had a screen protector and i keep in the Acer case or my roocase. And when i travel i have the targus 10" case and love it. Lots of room.!
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I snagged a Belkin case at Target on some super close-out deal. All cameras, mics, ports, buttons, etc are accessible, and it has multiple options for propping up to a good viewable angle. Sure, it adds to the thickness of the tablet, but when you're out and about, it's awesome to have an extra modicum of protection. I'm always VERY careful of electronic devices, but accidents happen. 2 weeks after my purchase, I dropped my A500 onto a parking lot. No damage, no issues, etc. So, it paid for itself and any inconvenience right there.
Hope this isn't off limits to us a501 users.
I use a custom made leather case/wrap for mine. I worried about it at -30c, as I often have to wait for the transport, but it's pretty sturdy. Always starts up with no issues.
Every week or so, I wipe the display with the supplied cloth.
here ya go. best option in my opinion... and i use a netbook shoulder bag to carry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490958
uuuum... by train mostly!
At home I like to show off the tablets beauty so I use a silver metal tripod stand, but for travel I use a fully covered leather case, and I always have my screen protector on since the day I got it, to keep it scratch free for a long time to come. I spoil this baby.
I don't have a proper case or screen protector, but my A500 is still in pristine condition. I travel all the time with my tab in a neoprene sleeve (similar to this one) shoved into my well padded laptop backpack. My bluetooth keyboard has its own case which doubles as a stand, and my bluetooth mouse also has its own neoprene case. Simple and effective
I have to say again, the cases that double as a multi-position stand REALLY make a tablet experience a pleasure. On a desk at work, or even lying on a couch, set the thing at a good viewing angle and you're good to go.
I have a TPU case that I leave on mine at all times. No screen protector of any sort, I tried a couple and they seemed to degrade the viewing quality. When I'm out and about I carry it all in a Timbuk2 netbook messenger. I think it was actually for an IPad 2, but I cut out the sleeve and altered it to fit my Acer and then sewed it back in the bag. Pretty much water-proof and I can throw it over my shoulder and take it with me when I'm on my bike.
I have the official Acer case with a few added pieces of velcro.
As far as the screen being gorilla glass, I have a scratch on mine, about 3/4 inch long on the bottom left, so they're not impervious to scratches.
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I have the official Acer case with a few added pieces of velcro.
As far as the screen being gorilla glass, I have a scratch on mine, about 3/4 inch long on the bottom left, so they're not impervious to scratches.
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The scratch sucks .. There are buffing compounds that might help get that out if its not to deep..
Lucky for my i have a skinomi screen protector on my tablet.. been on it since a week or two after i bought the thing. week before last dumb ass me scratched the protector about 3 inches long right near the center of the screen. I was so worried it had scratched the screen but could tell it did not go thru. So i went to manufacture website printed filled out and faxed a one page simple form to the manufacturer. Got email back from then the following morning with a tracking number. It came with a shipping label to ship the damaged protector back.. So im all happy again..
Back on topic . i have a very thin pinkish red case that i keep my Iconia in. it give not much protection but still lets me put the tablet in not so super large Purse. I Use it quite alot waiting in doctor offices and so on. I have had about 175 doctor visits in the last year. including the physical therapy.Pre and surgery visits (THOSE SUCK). so my tablet has been a awesome device to keep my sanity while waiting .Thou they do not allow it in MRI Machine.. grrrrrr how lame is that. its boring in that tunnel. I love my tablet to say the least.
My A500 has the standard Acer synthetic case but no screen protector. When I go out and about, it's protected by an 11' carry bag.
The only gripe I have is that I sometimes carry the AC adapter with an extension cable in a separate bag.
Acer take note: I hope the next model has a decent length cable for the AC adapter.
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Im a case nut, I have 3 cases, a white leather bold standby, an acer black rubberized one that folds into a stand, a smokey grey tpu case that is on it most of the time always has a screen protector, and I have a black Kroo messenger bag that I use to transport it and all of its stuff. (it has a lot of stuff)
I love my Iconia, and I spoil the crap out of it.
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Mine in crown case for use, than in padded backpack when travel.
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Hey guys I'm considering whether to buy a nexus 7 but I'm worried about the screen cracking stuff... Is the built quality good? Why are there so many complaining theirs are cracking magically this makes me scared
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I really think that the defects where with the first batches of nexus7s. I own a 3g model and it's flawless. Idk if i was lucky or not but it's pretty nice.
The screen is fragile, yes. There is NO gorilla glass. Use an A-frame leather case, some are quite cheap and protect the tablet from light impacts. I'm not affraid to use it with just one hand, but I am affraid to walk outside with it in my backpack. I live in Bucharest and it's snowing here, ice has formed on the sidewalks.
I would say the Nexus is very fragile.
Coming from a HOX, the screen feels like a sheet of cling film compared to the sturdy feel of Gorilla glass.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY N7, and its a quality device, but it is fragile !
Got my 32gb N7 about 3 days ago and so far it has been an absolute joy to use! Build is A+! Just don't drop it
I suggest looking at the date when looking at post about faults, the early (july/august) models were the worst. I have recently bought two and both were in perfect condition.
As for fragility, the screen is glass and glass is fragile. :/ Any heavy impact on an edge or point will probably crack it. I guess it's more of a concern if you intend on taking it outside a lot and carrying it around.
I have a transformer tf700, within the first week of having it I dropped it off my bed and it fell at an angle it chipped part of the gorilla glass and the metal lining around the micro USB charger
Gorilla glass or not use screen protectors and a case.
But so far my nexus has been great no screen lifting, I banged it against my car console a few times on accident and nothing has happen.
And how do you determine when your device was built?
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inkredible973 said:
I have a transformer tf700, within the first week of having it I dropped it off my bed and it fell at an angle it chipped part of the gorilla glass and the metal lining around the micro USB charger
Gorilla glass or not use screen protectors and a case.
But so far my nexus has been great no screen lifting, I banged it against my car console a few times on accident and nothing has happen.
And how do you determine when your device was built?
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You can get an idea of how new/old your Nexus is by looking at its build number (settings>about (bottom)). I think one of the latest batches has the build number: JOP40D, searching for your number will probably give you an idea. If you ordered from Google play then the date it shipped is also a rough way of knowing how old it is, since their stock rotation is so fast (always people ordering, no stagnant stock).
Also I am rooted on the latest Paranoid Android ROM but it does say JOP40D
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JOP40D does NOT mean you have a newer nexus. All it means is that you're running 4.2.1. 'Build number' is referring to the SOFTWARE build, not the hardware.
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I have the diztronic tpu, but it just seems to add too much bulk for my taste, and it's slippy as hell. I have better grip without a case.
I have searched a lot here and Google, but no one really seems to talk about any of the hard cases having decent texture that helps with grip.
Are there any options that I have missed?
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Here's what I use: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...e876ada0a02d5b6d6343a6fen02&SearchPageIndex=1
Available at Best Buy as well. Decent grip, and a good fit.
You should definitely try meifeng case like this one here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meifeng-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-LCD-Protector-For-Google-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Black-/271115454049?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3f1fbd8661 I haven't owned any other cases for my nexus 4 beside that one so i can't really compare it to any else case but for me grip (compared to naked phone or naked phone+XG film protector) is excellent. It also look's very nice, you can find some pics, reviews and comparisons here on XDA. I'm 100% satisfied with it
I love my Diztronic case! :silly:
Try these
http://www.amazon.com/SF-Matte-Blac...8&qid=1366551361&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+4+case
http://www.amazon.com/Matte-Rearth-...&qid=1366551372&sr=8-19&keywords=nexus+4+case
This is what you want: Poetic Palette SLIM
Oh the diztronic is a great don't get me wrong, and I only use tpu cases (diztronic, s-line, cruzerlite) on my other phones. I just find that unlike my last phone (one x) the nexus 4 is a little too bulky with a tpu case on it. Plus the finish on is just soooo slippery.
I have never used a hard case before since they seem to add very little protection compared to tpu, but I want to keep the nexus as thin and light as possible. While still giving decent protection to the screen.
Unlike a lot of people I don't care if my phone itself gets a scratch or ding in the casing of the phone. Only thing I really care about is keeping the screen as perfect as possible.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-MF-Qu...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item35c2372d43
Seconding the meifeng case. I've had it on my phone for a few months and Its great. Lots of grip, super thin, very durable and it looks great.
CGY Guy said:
Here's what I use: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...e876ada0a02d5b6d6343a6fen02&SearchPageIndex=1
Available at Best Buy as well. Decent grip, and a good fit.
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is that better than the fusion? I have the fusion and the button feedback is so terrible I went back to my diz. care to show us a few pics?
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Meifeng ftw
Check out this item I found on eBay:
End time: 2013-05-07 5:19:11 PM
Item: Momax Ultra Tough Case Clear Touch for LG NEXUS 4 Free Screen Protector Black
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221198840506
Alt URL: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Momax-Ultra-...S-4-Free-Screen-Protector-Black-/221198840506
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This is wath i got from ebay and simply the best...
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Note that there is one major issue with the Meifeng if you have the orb... it won't stay on. I have no problems with the TPU cases in this regard, but with the Meifeng on it, the phone simply won't stick to the charger.
noonam3 said:
You should definitely try meifeng case like this one here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meifeng-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-LCD-Protector-For-Google-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Black-/271115454049?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3f1fbd8661 I haven't owned any other cases for my nexus 4 beside that one so i can't really compare it to any else case but for me grip (compared to naked phone or naked phone+XG film protector) is excellent. It also look's very nice, you can find some pics, reviews and comparisons here on XDA. I'm 100% satisfied with it
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Hi,
I bought one of these and I'm just waiting it to arrive.
Is it really good?
I mean, the material, the feel, protection..
tks
stark_br said:
Hi,
I bought one of these and I'm just waiting it to arrive.
Is it really good?
I mean, the material, the feel, protection..
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Feel is great, and it will prevent the back and sides from getting scratched, but offers little protection from drops (especially if it lands on the bottom or top as there is not much of those areas that are covered). No real shock absorption either.
Has anyone seen a review or tried one of these cases?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Rubber-T...var&hash=item43babd2e20&_uhb=1#ht_1267wt_1190
Its a two piece hard case but it does offer protection of all the sides.
Solutions Etcetera said:
Note that there is one major issue with the Meifeng if you have the orb... it won't stay on. I have no problems with the TPU cases in this regard, but with the Meifeng on it, the phone simply won't stick to the charger.
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I do not have that problem. The texture of the meifeng case seems to help mine stay on better.
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funky_snowman said:
I do not have that problem. The texture of the meifeng case seems to help mine stay on better.
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Well, that doesn't seem all that surprising with so many reports from folks who have problems with the phone sticking to the orb. Mine sticks great to a slick surface. Not so much to a porous one.
Another vote for the Meifeng. I gave my original to a friend because I was on the whole bumper bandwagon. I missed it so much I ordered a new one. Great feeling in the hand. Not so great with the top/bottom protection but it's grippy so hopefully you won't drop it.
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I ordered a meifeng (well a non branded one) and I think I will drop the 6 bucks on the two piece hard shell just to see what it's like. (It's coming from China so it will take a month anyway).
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Nillkin black case i use is very nice with textured back and is 2mm thick. Works on my wireless charger as well.
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Kindatired said:
I ordered a meifeng (well a non branded one) and I think I will drop the 6 bucks on the two piece hard shell just to see what it's like. (It's coming from China so it will take a month anyway).
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hi,
could you point me towards the non branded meifeng please?! thanks