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[Q] What Case and Screen Protector did you get?

I got the OtterBox Black Defender Case - MOTOROLA ATRIX (TM) 4G with the belt clip and built in screen protector. I kind of liked it at first but it keeps jabbing me in the side and I wish I could just put it in my pocket but it's too think to do so while sitting down.
So I'm looking to get another case that will mostly protect my phone from scratches and a few bumps here and there. So this means I need a screen protector too. It's hard to tell how the screen protector feels and how the case fits on the phone.
What have you used or seen that you like and why?

hiltun said:
I got the OtterBox Black Defender Case - MOTOROLA ATRIX (TM) 4G with the belt clip and built in screen protector. I kind of liked it at first but it keeps jabbing me in the side and I wish I could just put it in my pocket but it's too think to do so while sitting down.
So I'm looking to get another case that will mostly protect my phone from scratches and a few bumps here and there. So this means I need a screen protector too. It's hard to tell how the screen protector feels and how the case fits on the phone.
What have you used or seen that you like and why?
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I currently use the anti-glare screen protectors that AT&T carries in store. It takes away a little of the brilliance of the screen but I don't mind. I'm also using the Incipio Feather case but for more protection I also did have the Speck Candyshell which fit it really well and did not impede the screen protector. The only reason I returned it was because the "outer-shell" was too smooth for me, I like the rubberized feel of the Incipio.

I have the OtterBox Commuter case on my Atrix. I really like it. It not nearly as bulky as the defender case but still provides seemingly decent protection.

Do these cases keep it from seating on the laptop dock properly?

Seconding the Otterbox Commuter. The naked Atrix felt kinda slippery, the rubber sleeve peeking through the clip on shell makes it feel secure in my hand.
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I've been rocking the otterbox impact case with full ghost armor. Works and feels great

squassss said:
Do these cases keep it from seating on the laptop dock properly?
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Does the Otter Box cases pick up a lot of lint and other stuff in your pockets?

squassss said:
Do these cases keep it from seating on the laptop dock properly?
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As far as the laptop dock, I'm not sure but with the multimedia dock I have heard that the Speck case can fit if the insert is taken out. If you use the laptop dock quite a bit I would go with the Otterbox Impact case because it would be the easiest to remove and put back on.
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Does the Otter Box cases pick up a lot of lint and other stuff in your pockets?
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Yes, Otterbox cases are notorious lint magnets. It's a trade off for the protection.

Has anyone heard about "Skinomi TechSkin", "Great Shield", or "splash Masque"?
They are the ones that you can get off of Amazon.com.

I also have the Incipio feather case, works great so far, and is easier for me to hold on to. I work in a warehouse and from handling boxes all the time its hard for me to keep a decent hold on smooth plastic unless I try to crush it.
As far as a screen protector goes, I have not seen a need for one yet. I forgot I had my keys in my pocket when I put the phone in and didn't get any scratches.

diedemus said:
As far as a screen protector goes, I have not seen a need for one yet. I forgot I had my keys in my pocket when I put the phone in and didn't get any scratches.
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Yea, I feel th same way. I usually take such good care of my phones that I never even get scratches on the screen protector but knowing my luck if I ever tried without one something terrible would happen.

Got the Otterbox Defender for mine. I'll happily have a thicker phone for the added protection.

body glove case
Body glove case seems to be the best fit for the atrix...for me, i.e slim, feels sturdy in hand and removes easily to allow fit with other moto accessories.

Just got the Incipio case and it's great so far. I also have a SGP ultra clear screen protector.

This should be in the accessories forum.

I like to use my phones naked!
Even if they get damage.
In fact, I happen to dislike very much how those protectors make the phone larger in the pocket.
If you know of anything for the Atrix which doesn't make it bigger please let me know.
Gold luck guys.

I also have the Otterbox Commuter case and no screen protector since the display is made out of Gorilla Glass.

Not using a screen protector. Just a bodyglove tpu case. Love it.
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Using the skinomi body skin .. it's awesome. applying the back part was a little challenging but i got it down.. I failed on my screen though because I did it in low light.. so I didn't notice i still had some lint on the screen so you can see a little when it's bright.

darkamikaze said:
Using the skinomi body skin .. it's awesome. applying the back part was a little challenging but i got it down.. I failed on my screen though because I did it in low light.. so I didn't notice i still had some lint on the screen so you can see a little when it's bright.
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How does the Skinomi feel on the touch screen?

Skinomi or bestskinsever?

I'm deciding on 2 fully body clear skins/protectors
Skinomi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W6C4FW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009W6C4FW&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwgadgetgblo-20
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Bestskinever
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin

SPG. I hate the orange peel on skinomi.
BestSkinEver? Dunno, i've never heard of it before.

hachem28 said:
I'm deciding on 2 fully body clear skins/protectors
Skinomi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=B009W6C4FW&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwgadgetgblo-20
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Bestskinever
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
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Skinomi is a little bit thicker, so has more chance of orange peel and had a little bit of drag on my finger swipes. (Nit picking, it is slight)
I found skinomi to be better than zagg, although I've had a few skinomis that had a speckled glitter effect due to an uneven adhesive.
In my opinion, BSE is the best of all these wet skins.
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chrisjcks said:
Skinomi is a little bit thicker, so has more chance of orange peel and had a little bit of drag on my finger swipes. (Nit picking, it is slight)
I found skinomi to be better than zagg, although I've had a few skinomis that had a speckled glitter effect due to an uneven adhesive.
In my opinion, BSE is the best of all these wet skins.
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Zagg is just like a piece of colorless orange peel,
I don't know why there are so many people still buying it...

Emama said:
Zagg is just like a piece of colorless orange peel,
I don't know why there are so many people still buying it...
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I think they have a good warranty... And they are much better at marketing.

I picked up the Skinomi one. Wish it could get her when my nexus does.

I got one from Skinomi as well. Price got me but they all seem to be the same for me. Maybe I'll see, I'm used to third grade protectors from china lol.

I've had a Skinomi protector on my Sensation 4G for awhile. No peeling, I usually forget its there... don't throw your phone in your pocket with your keys. Turns out the Nexus 4 Skinomi product was already on my wishlist! lol

I have a Skinomi on my T-Mo Galaxy S2 and it is really nice. I have heard good things about Best Skins Ever so I might give them a try when I get my Nexus 4.
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Just a heads up for those who bought from Skinomi:
they will be starting to ship anything Nexus 4 related tomorrow (nov 20). I bought a skin set myself.
enter code: get25 for 25% off on anything @ Skinomi. If paying by Paypal please do not use the Paypal link right away on check out because it'll not let you enter the code. Use the regular check out button.

Naked Nexus

I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?

I love showing off the beauty of the N4 so I use a bumper and make sure I'm very careful with it :]

Reatret said:
I REALLY love how the N4 looks without anything on, so sleek and sexy, but as we all know that back glass panel will break eventually with no case :crying: SO my question is this, what are your guys suggestions on protection without hindering the awesome design. I was thinking bumber case but idk, what do you guys think?
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Full transparent plastic(like a screen protector) film would b better, Even iPhone 4s has the same issue, but plastic film solved it very carefully without degrading its beauty
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I'm using a front and back screen protector. As well as being very careful of course

Using both bestskinsever full body armor and official bumper. And I think it's the best way to go.
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Front and back BSE protector. No bumper, no case. The BSE gives my phone a tackier grip which is what I want.

I suggest a pouch. Protects against scratches, looks classy and the phone will remain in its naked glory ^^

Naked but I'm very careful. My house has carpet through out.

tommyson said:
Indeed, the nexus 4 is very beautiful if naked, but it is very possible scrached by the hard objects, so i see many people use the crystal case or leather case to protect them.
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Against scratches, film protectors are enough. Against drops ... not so much.

mofi pouch
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Screen protector in front and a crystal clear case behind.

Ive done the same for my past 2 phones and have never had an issue. The only problem I can see is when sticking the nexus in my pocket as its loose in the pocket untill I sit down then it obviously tightens up. so any coins or what not in there will press nicely against the glass.
When the glasses are readily available and cheap enough I ditch the shocksock but for now it stays.
I use:;
BestSkinsEver front and back protector
Diztronic hard case
Shocksock pouch.
The pouch is perfect for going out and about and will absorb some impact as its like the neoprene laptop sleeves.

Gorilla Glass 2 I believe is decent against scratches. At least v1 on my HTC Incredible S was good so I'm hoping v2 is decent too. Still have the stock scratch guards on the front and back. See no reason to remove them. The one on the back has a lip which was coming out because of my finger so I cut off a small portion. Scratches should be taken care of.
For drops, I ordered a soft gel case off Amazon but I couldn't get it due to delivery issues and friend returned to India. Got a refund but am looking at an Amzer case in a few days. I want the bumper people are raving about on xda.. Will ask my UK friend to pick one up soon.
Other than that, super careful with the phone because it is hot.
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A best skins ever for the front and back, and an official bumper for the sides is the best you can do.

Currently naked but I haven't taken it out of the house yet. I'll probably end up leaving it naked and just taking extra care of it.
When I think about how often my Galaxy 2 hit the floor, I shudder. Amazingly, for the amount of times it fell it was in an amazing condition - slightly bruised corners but apart from that just perfect. What I did notice, though, was that when it fell the back case popped off, so I imagine the shock it received upon contact had less of an impact than it would otherwise have had, had the back been unmovable - as is the case with the Nexus.

I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.

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I started with a front and back Zagg invisible shield but opted to add a ringke slim to make the thing less likely to slip out of my hand.
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my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it

My nexus 4 has been naked for a month now and it feels and looks so great. In some ways I have been thinking about using a case after the inevitable dings and scratches. I guess resale condition makes wrapping up a new phone a necessity but it seems like kind of a shame. I may just do things opposite this time and wrap up after u have enjoyed my naked phone for a while. I do have a case on the way for travel and other times when protection seems obvious.
Anyone else think this way or am I crazy?
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Naked so far with no problems.
Just reserve one pocket for the Nexus exclusively to avoid coins or keys scratching the glass.
However, given the anemic ring volume the speaker produces, I'm missing calls, so I'll probably have to switch to a holster once a decent one becomes available.

androidtoy09 said:
my White Ringke Slim does just the opposite. It feels like it can just slide out of my hand. I think the phone in its naked form has better grip than with the ringke slim case because of the "rubber" feeling around it
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I have the Navy case and while not rubberised, the matte finish is definitely not slippery. I have heard that complaint about the white one else where though.
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Where are the back protectors?!

Has anybody found a DRY APPLY back protector yet? I know some of you are just gonna comment saying buy a skin protector. I'm currently using a xtremeguard for the back but want something new. I know there are some out there but it's way too expensive, the SGP or whatever. Like $15 for 2 front and 1 back?

milesxd said:
Has anybody found a DRY APPLY back protector yet? I know some of you are just gonna comment saying buy a skin protector. I'm currently using a xtremeguard for the back but want something new. I know there are some out there but it's way too expensive, the SGP or whatever. Like $15 for 2 front and 1 back?
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Is there a reason you "want something new?"
Dry protectors usually do not have the same quality of wet apply protectors, but never have orange peel and are smoother. On the back, however, it is better to be grippy and xtremeguards don't have orange peel (it is a ZAGG thing).
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gagdude said:
Is there a reason you "want something new?"
Dry protectors usually do not have the same quality of wet apply protectors, but never have orange peel and are smoother. On the back, however, it is better to be grippy and xtremeguards don't have orange peel (it is a ZAGG thing).
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I prefer dry apply matte protectors as I used them on my previous phone plus I don't like the thickness of wet apply protectors..

milesxd said:
I prefer dry apply matte protectors as I used them on my previous phone plus I don't like the thickness of wet apply protectors..
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I see. If I find any Ill post a link here
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6x-screen-pr...ptopAccessories_RL&hash=item53f1f50a1c&_uhb=1
Pita to put on since its the exact same size as the rear glass, also doesn't adhere properly near the camera, cutouts for the camera/speaker are slightly off.

peachpuff said:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6x-screen-pr...ptopAccessories_RL&hash=item53f1f50a1c&_uhb=1
Pita to put on since its the exact same size as the rear glass, also doesn't adhere properly near the camera, cutouts for the camera/speaker are slightly off.
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well thanks for the link, but that's crazy. I guess I'll hold off for a little while! I wonder why there are no US sellers so far or China sellers

milesxd said:
Has anybody found a DRY APPLY back protector yet? I know some of you are just gonna comment saying buy a skin protector. I'm currently using a xtremeguard for the back but want something new. I know there are some out there but it's way too expensive, the SGP or whatever. Like $15 for 2 front and 1 back?
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Just buy the SGP. It's worth the money. SGP makes quality protectors. You get what you pay for with them. I had xtreme guard and skinomi on the back. Both are fine but the SGP is just WAY better. Don't have to worry about denting it like a wet protector and you don't have to wait for it to dry. Also it is much friendlier with ringke slim cases if you have one.

Which screen protector with diztronic case

I tried the Skinomi with the case just peeled up the corners and it was no good so what is the best protector to use with this case thanks
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i heard SGP screen protectors are good with cases.

nixie2121 said:
I tried the Skinomi with the case just peeled up the corners and it was no good so what is the best protector to use with this case thanks
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I have the diztronic mate black tpu using the SGP ultra crystal screen protector. Screen protector is slightly cut smaller due to rounded edges. Took of the case a few times no effect on screen protector. I must say that I just got the phone today, so I'm not sure what will happend overtime.
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Definitely not good with XtremeGuard and Ghost Armor from my experience.
Seems like you really need a short cut screen protector with this case.
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Rearth Ringbo pairs nicely with the Diztronic TPU case.

If you don't mine wet application Best Skins Ever makes a Case Optimized (slightly smaller to accommodate a case) screen protector. It's what I use with the Poetic Bumper. Don't have Diztronic to test but a Cruzerlite is in route. BestSkinsEver

setzer715 said:
If you don't mine wet application Best Skins Ever makes a Case Optimized (slightly smaller to accommodate a case) screen protector. It's what I use with the Poetic Bumper. Don't have Diztronic to test but a Cruzerlite is in route. BestSkinsEver
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I just got the case optimized screen protector from BSE. it is a little bit wider than the original sp that was shipped on the device from the manufacturer. Because of the additional width one of the corners has peeled up so I won't be taking the case off any time soon.

Enhanced said:
Definitely not good with XtremeGuard and Ghost Armor from my experience.
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Seconded. Somebody on XDA said XtremeGuard went well with the TPU case- he mentioned a 2nd batch that supposedly had the right proportions, so i ordered one.
NOPE.
Started peeling off as soon as i applied the case. Removed it completely.
I really like the Diztronic case, but i wish it would ship with a screen protector like Nillkin does - a small one that fits with the case.
I might leave my N4 without any screen protection. Just the TPU case and my good old leather HTC pouch.

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Rearth Ringbo pairs nicely with the Diztronic TPU case.
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I agree.

Just got my Mercury TPU case amd it fits great with the Best Skins Ever case optimized screen protector.

I have an xo skins case optimized but haven't taken the bse case optimized off yet to try. The diz does not play well with the bse by the way. Peeled the normal and case fit ones.
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