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[MOD] Easily Remove Samsung from Google Nexus S

Today I removed my zagg full invinsible shield because it didn't fit ok so I got new one and I decided to perform a thought I had for long time....remove samsung logo!so I did it with pencil rubber and thats the result...what do you think??I love it

Samsung did good job on this one, and deserves the recognition...
That's my opinion.

OMG I'm doing that asap! So you just used a pencil eraser, did it leave and marks/scratches?
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Lmao that's awesome!
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I'm definitely doing it...I had this idea of removing the logo for weeks but haven't put it in practice.
turned out a simple way to do that ^_^

i personally would just remove everything altogether. not to discredit the 2 companies for the fine work theyve done, but all black no logos just looks sexy. besides, you've credited the companies already by buying their products.

I covered with sellotape the area around samsung logo then i rubbed it with a rubber with a red part and blue part, mainly with the blue part(harder) and then cleaning it with cotton.I had no scrathches but the part of the plastic with the logo was looking a little blurry at first from some angle, clean again with cotton and rubbing alcohol and it will reduce it.Today with the invinsible shield looks nice and shiny!

I do some modelling and would normally use a sand paper after I stick 2 plastic parts together (400, 800, 1000, 2000, 3000) and will finish it with a polishing compound.
for budget or practicality I use this
just make sure you use number 4 to make it shining.

I have a black soft case on my phone. Looks great and I don't have to rub any logos off. /shrug

nice mod

Thanks , very nice. I will test

stavros86 said:
I covered with sellotape the area around samsung logo then i rubbed it with a rubber with a red part and blue part, mainly with the blue part(harder) and then cleaning it with cotton.I had no scrathches but the part of the plastic with the logo was looking a little blurry at first from some angle, clean again with cotton and rubbing alcohol and it will reduce it.Today with the invinsible shield looks nice and shiny!
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Awesome , now the Cover belongs to only google

Currently have a clear coat skin on my nexus but if when it's time to replace it I will definitely consider this. Thanks!!
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Does this void the warranty ?

Hahaha. This is cool and something I might do way in the future. I hate it when people ask me
"Is that a Samsung Galaxy S?"
NO YOU MORONS!

praveenmarkandu said:
Hahaha. This is cool and something I might do way in the future. I hate it when people ask me
"Is that a Samsung Galaxy S?"
NO YOU MORONS!
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When they see mine the say is it a new iphone?and when see the samsung logo oooohhhh it's samsung...

Just did mine and it looks amazing!
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stavros86 said:
When they see mine the say is it a new iphone?and when see the samsung logo oooohhhh it's samsung...
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Lol when I have miui on my phone people always ask if my phone is the new iPhone. I then tell them its not and they see the wonders of android they say I'm getting one now. Haha.
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Ive tried an eraser and it just doesnt seem to be working. No loss, no gain.

tailsthecat3 said:
Ive tried an eraser and it just doesnt seem to be working. No loss, no gain.
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Same. Mines stubborn.
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Buying a Nexus 7 soon.

I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.

I Am Marino said:
I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.
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Its likely that the newer batch of the Nexus 7 device may not have those screen issues, but again, that doesn't mean you should not buy and wait few more months... i bet in 3 months there will be new device coming out and that will create same dilemma. Bottom line -you can always return it and get a new one.

I Am Marino said:
I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.
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To be honest mate, I think Asus were rushing to get it out, so the QC wasn't as good as it should be.
I got a N7 last month, C80 version. I have to say absolutely flawless. No issues what so ever (touch wood)
Just get it out of the box in store, pus from the top right and bottom left side of the screen, check for any screen flex's.
If no screen flex's your good to go, take it home and have a little while testing it to see if you can find any other issues, such as Speaker crackle or light bleed.
If no issues here your good to go.
Good luck with this amazing device ! Have fun, hope I helped.

Put a N7 on layaway today, anymore insight?

I Am Marino said:
Put a N7 on layaway today, anymore insight?
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Good luck I got a dud from both Wally world and Office depot. Both and all my exchanges got screen lifts.
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ÜBER™ said:
Good luck I got a dud from both Wally world and Office depot. Both and all my exchanges got screen lifts.
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Hey friend haha.
Well, I'm going to run the thing into the ground the first few days I have it to make sure there's no issues.

I Am Marino said:
Hey friend haha.
Well, I'm going to run the thing into the ground the first few days I have it to make sure there's no issues.
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What I would look for.
Dead pixels (use an app)
Low brightness flicker. Open maps or some other white screen app at 0% see if it flickers.
Test screen responsiveness when its hot. Try playing a graphics intensive touch screen game for a while and see if it stops responding at any point or fails to recognize touch input.
Try using the keyboard as well this also triggers it.
Look at the screen at the store. Ask them to open the box (most will allow you) and look at the screen behind a black background. If you can see the gray part above the screen on both sides your good. Also test with your finger nail glide your nail from the screen to the gray edge. It should hit contact with the gray part not fall off the glass then hit.
Test the speaker at high levels. Make sure there is no whispers or that it sounds like its blown.
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ÜBER™ said:
What I would look for.
Look at the screen at the store. Ask them to open the box (most will allow you) and look at the screen behind a black background. If you can see the gray part above the screen on both sides your good. Also test with your finger nail glide your nail from the screen to the gray edge. It should hit contact with the gray part not fall off the glass then hit.
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You lost me here a little.

I Am Marino said:
You lost me here a little.
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He is saying the glass should be slightly recessed, so you should feel a small edge. The way I see it is if you buy it from a store you will be able to return it, so don't be too worried. Also, its been a few months now, I wonder if the issues have slowed down some.
I got mine last night and so far its been great. I love it.

I wouldn't worry about issues, it's a vocal minority.. We have 5 here, all of them are perfect.
B6O, B7O, B8O

Isn't the 32gb version being released?
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PissPot said:
Isn't the 32gb version being released?
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The 32Gb version will be release a few days after i buy my N7!
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Samsungs flip cover is fantastic

Just received my new Samsung flip cover its fantastic
Talk about superb protection
Couldn't decide between the Green and silver but now glad I went for the silver
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Nice. Still waiting for this case to be available here in Manila. Does the back cover add any extra thickness over the original back cover? I remember the case for the Note 1 added a bit of extra thickness in the back.

This thread is likely to be closed, there is a flip-cover thread in accessories.
btw, I am waiting for Orange or Blue to get in stock in the UK.

I'm glad you like it OP but personally I'm not a big fan of it. I bought the same flip case when I had my S3 and at first I loved it cause its really stylish and makes the whole device look nice but my issue with it is every time you wanna access the screen you have to flip the case and it gets really annoying after awhile. Plus when you fold it to the side the top and bottom attachment become more loose. Just my opinion but a lot of people out there like it, I hope you do too.

Lennyuk said:
This thread is likely to be closed, there is a flip-cover thread in accessories.
btw, I am waiting for Orange or Blue to get in stock in the UK.
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couldn't find one but I'm only on my phone my pc is broke and I'm waiting for my new one to arrive
don't try to duplicate i find the search on app isn't ads good
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tenshi888 said:
Nice. Still waiting for this case to be available here in Manila. Does the back cover add any extra thickness over the original back cover? I remember the case for the Note 1 added a bit of extra thickness in the back.
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it doesn't seem to , also quality seems better than
the note one
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I'm not a fan of flip covers too. I got one free with the Note 1. Never used it as I found it very impractical to use.

barondebxl said:
I'm glad you like it OP but personally I'm not a big fan of it. I bought the same flip case when I had my S3 and at first I loved it cause its really stylish and makes the whole device look nice but my issue with it is every time you wanna access the screen you have to flip the case and it gets really annoying after awhile. Plus when you fold it to the side the top and bottom attachment become more loose. Just my opinion but a lot of people out there like it, I hope you do too.
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im hoping that it will be usable , i use my note 2 in my car so hoping will remain sturdy when i bend it back
seems better than the note 1 version
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mancuk29 said:
Couldn't decide between the Green and silver but now glad I went for the silver
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I had the blue flip cover on order until I found out that when they say "Silver", they mean Titanium Grey just like the phone of that colour.
Why they called in "Silver", I do not know.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
I had the blue flip cover on order until I found out that when they say "Silver", they mean Titanium Grey just like the phone of that colour.
Why they called in "Silver", I do not know.
Regards,
Dave
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i don't either dave it its defo the same colour as the phone and looks awesome
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I'm waiting for a Silver Flip Cover.
I've never had a flip cover before or anything like it. I've only used hardcases og silicone bodies.
Should be interesting to see if it becomes impractical or not.

I don't want to see that cover anymore the one I had with my galaxy s3 was poor quality it was peeling after just one week so ... pass !!!
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supramon said:
I don't want to see that cover anymore the one I had with my galaxy s3 was poor quality it was peeling after just one week so ... pass !!!
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I'll be extreemly cheesed off if this one starts peeling but as I've said it does seem like Samsung have done a half decent job
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does these flip cover protect against drop?
my gf just dropped her Nexus and the screen cracked!

netnerd said:
does these flip cover protect against drop?
my gf just dropped her Nexus and the screen cracked!
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Ouch I feel for her I did it with my iPad 3 and could have cried
I'm not sure however if you do a search on google for more 2 drop test there are videos which show the note 2 is pretty resilient and even didn't crack at 5ft 6" however I won't be trying that
Hopefully your girlfriend has insurance
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And u cant see notification led with the cover, right guys!?
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sohebq said:
And u cant see notification led with the cover, right guys!?
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Ah yeah that's the only downside if I was brave I'd drill a hole but I don't wanna destroy the beauty of the flip cover
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tenshi888 said:
Nice. Still waiting for this case to be available here in Manila. Does the back cover add any extra thickness over the original back cover? I remember the case for the Note 1 added a bit of extra thickness in the back.
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It sure adds a little thickness, but nothing you will feel. But the camera is recessed so the chrome wont be scratched as easily as with the original cover, which I think is a good think.
And my cover fits perfectly. I'm glad I ordered it.
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And u cant see notification led with the cover, right guys!?
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Yup the notification LED and the volume rocker are covered.

mancuk29 said:
Ouch I feel for her I did it with my iPad 3 and could have cried
I'm not sure however if you do a search on google for more 2 drop test there are videos which show the note 2 is pretty resilient and even didn't crack at 5ft 6" however I won't be trying that
Hopefully your girlfriend has insurance
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phone insurance is for idiots?
you pay a 4.99$ monthly fee then when you need a phone replacement, you must pay 199$ deductible!
why even bother with insurance, it costs the same to replace the cracked screen without insurance.

Gnarfsan said:
It sure adds a little thickness, but nothing you will feel. But the camera is recessed so the chrome wont be scratched as easily as with the original cover, which I think is a good think.
And my cover fits perfectly. I'm glad I ordered it.
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Yup the notification LED and the volume rocker are covered.
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This is the biggest led down for me then
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New colors of Note 3?!

Google Now just really came through for me.
Check this out:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/red-and-rose-gold-samsung-galaxy-note-3-handsets-unveiled
Thought it was worth some discussion.
What do you guys think??

Looks pretty cool but I think the black is the best color
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Dewaynelives said:
Looks pretty cool but I think the black is the best color
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My sentiments exactly. I usually hate black devices and tend to opt for white ones. But the white note 3 just looked tacky to me. As does the red. Also, I'm pretty sure the black has a different 'sticky' feel that the lighter colors can't have because they'll stain.
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I wonder if they have the brushed-metal texture (like the black N3) or the cross-hatch pattern (like the white and pink N3s). Neither is discernible in the photo. To me, that's a bigger aesthetic consideration than the color itself.

Att: " hahaha these new colors will make them forget all about that bootloader"

I bought the white for the cross hatch pattern. I had the same black look for my Note 2. Got tired of it.
I like the black back tho. That's what's on my phone now
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Who cares about colors. If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case. In which case you would never see the colors anyways. All you should care about is the screen quality and function. It could be titty pink but as long as it is in a case nobody but you knows and so you should not care. I know I for one would not take my chance with this phone and just carry it in my pocket. Mine is in an ottorbox defender, it has had the plastic screen protector removed but in it's place is an armour brand matte protector.

Solarenemy68 said:
If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case..
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Please learn to express your opinions without resorting to name-calling.
What's worse is that you're wrong. Those of us who don't buy expensive cases aren't stupid, we're right.
Many of us drop or bang our phones so seldom that we break them less than once every ten or twenty years. That means that if we buy an expensive case for each new phone, we end up paying MORE in the long run than we pay if we simply replace our unprotected phones on the rare occasions when they break. And that's in addition to the undesirable bulk (and yes, undesirable aesthetics) of a case.
All you should care about is the screen quality and function.
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Who are you to tell other people what they should care about? Why aren't you able to have your own preferences without imagining that everyone else is supposed to have the same ones?

Solarenemy68 said:
Who cares about colors. If you invest 700 USD on a phone you would be stupid not to put it in an ottorbox or similar case. In which case you would never see the colors anyways. All you should care about is the screen quality and function. It could be titty pink but as long as it is in a case nobody but you knows and so you should not care. I know I for one would not take my chance with this phone and just carry it in my pocket. Mine is in an ottorbox defender, it has had the plastic screen protector removed but in it's place is an armour brand matte protector.
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How about no? Those of us who really care get a phone for everything it offers. Bodyguardz screen protector, S View cover, insurance. I maintain the slim profile, add even more features to an already loaded phone, and I have a way to replace my phone for $300 total...
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Think they should go for a more bownish leather lookin back. Would be tight
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Xmas gift love it - need some suggestions

So my GF got me the 9 for my xmas gift (I got her an apple store card to outright buy the new 6, opposites and all)
Anyway I am having trouble finding a decent affordable case and glass protector for it. Im all over amazon with no luck. All the case seem like garbage and the reviews of the screen protectors say they arent real tempered glass and break easily.
Anyone bought a case they like yet. She got me a gift card to amazon with it to buy a case and I hate using my devices (all nexus) without cases on them. Wish spigen made a 9 case.

I bought this one it works great (so far) only had it for a day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKFFJYM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems like glass to me.
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blakeslee14 said:
I bought this one it works great (so far) only had it for a day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PKFFJYM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems like glass to me.
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looking at it right now actually. Reviews are 50/50 on everything which makes it tough. Ill go with this since a fellow XDA'er likes it.

tevil said:
looking at it right now actually. Reviews are 50/50 on everything which makes it tough. Ill go with this since a fellow XDA'er likes it.
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Let me know how it turns out. I figure it was on sale, so if it eventually gives out I'm not out much. ( it may always be on sale though so who knows).
There are so many cases on amazon it was hard to decide... I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6J6TG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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blakeslee14 said:
Let me know how it turns out. I figure it was on sale, so if it eventually gives out I'm not out much. ( it may always be on sale though so who knows).
There are so many cases on amazon it was hard to decide... I'm still waiting for mine to arrive but I went with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6J6TG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VT4H683M5NNA
looking at this because I beleive I have it for my n7 and its been great.
perhaps its just to new and better ones will come out later?
didnt have this much trouble with any of my other nexus devices.
Think Im gonna go with this screen protector as well
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Tech...s+9+tempered+screen+protector#customerReviews

tevil said:
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2VT4H683M5NNA
looking at this because I beleive I have it for my n7 and its been great.
perhaps its just to new and better ones will come out later?
didnt have this much trouble with any of my other nexus devices.
Think Im gonna go with this screen protector as well
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Tech...s+9+tempered+screen+protector#customerReviews
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Good luck. That was the second choice for a screen protector.
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I use this case and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLCJQ7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks well see how it is
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Saw that but it didn't look like it had any bumper protection
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tevil said:
Saw that but it didn't look like it had any bumper protection
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Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.

Semantics said:
Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.
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I think that I had either that case exactly, or something very similar to it, for my nexus 7, and the feature where you could make it stand up by itself was nearly useless, because it constantly fell down. it forced the tablet to stand at a nearly vertical angle, and it would just fall flat on it's face. Granted, I don't remember which brand, but I do know that I preferred to not use it.

kendrick8997 said:
I think that I had either that case exactly, or something very similar to it, for my nexus 7, and the feature where you could make it stand up by itself was nearly useless, because it constantly fell down. it forced the tablet to stand at a nearly vertical angle, and it would just fall flat on it's face. Granted, I don't remember which brand, but I do know that I preferred to not use it.
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I don't know. Mine has never fallen over, though.
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Semantics said:
I don't know. Mine has never fallen over, though.
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INteresting. I've just taken to not really using a case, and I stand it on a multi-angle stand from anker. Works better than whatever it was I had.

What about the rooCase?

joshuabg said:
What about the rooCase?
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http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Google-Nexus-2013-Case/dp/B00ET9H6BE
currently unavailable...?

kendrick8997 said:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Google-Nexus-2013-Case/dp/B00ET9H6BE
currently unavailable...?
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http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1419623898&sr=1-1&keywords=roocase+nexus+9

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http://www.amazon.com/roocase-Googl...id=1419623898&sr=1-1&keywords=roocase+nexus+9
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Not a bad case- fairly priced, considering how much they want you to pay if you are considering what best buy and radio shack wants you to pay for things like that (From Belkin, etc).
However there are NO review.... always a little sign to be cautious.

Semantics said:
Bumper goes around the entire tablet. The magnet is really strong, and no metal clips or stylus holders. It's a very clean case.
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damn, well theyre pretty cheap so if I dont like the one I got I can swap. Plus I used PRIME so i get 30 days returns

Semantics said:
I use this case and I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLCJQ7G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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its a cookie cutter case, meaning poetic has the same thing but with less designs. I'm holding it right now, yes the magnets are strong and it is a very nice slim case. the bumper goes all the way around with openings for the hard to find buttons , and the USB port and lower mic. with tiny opening for the upper microphone hole (both of them, yes the N9 records stereo vids)
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got my case and screen protector
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAGSG9I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
screen protector is good quality. its a VERY thick dense acrylic urethane. Not glass like I want but I cant seem to find a glass one yet. Most say they arent in the reviews. For now for the price this is a really good one for the money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2QTR20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love this case. Just like the one I Have on my nexus 7 thats been on since 2012 and kept it new looking.
Fully protected, not heavy at all, and the stand is great. For 12$ its well worth it. love clam shell cases on my tabs so I get the comfort of know the screen is covered when I carry it. This is def a good case.