I bought my case long before I got my phone, I originally got one of these terrapin case it was terrible, not even made for the phone, the lens for the camera is blocked, you cant plug in the headphones and the speaker has no hole...so be warned dont buy it.
Bad case link here...they also sell this thing on Amazon as well.
So instead I picked up this case (see link below) , so much better, super cheap, holds the phone well, all ports are accessible apart from the USB port but you can simply snip a little hole in for it with a pair of nail scissors.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
Good case link here...Much better option on Ebay
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I bought my case long before I got my phone, I originally got one of these terrapin case it was terrible, not even made for the phone, the lens for the camera is blocked, you cant plug in the headphones and the speaker has no hole...so be warned dont buy it.
Bad case link here...they also sell this thing on Amazon as well.
So instead I picked up this case (see link below) , so much better, super cheap, holds the phone well, all ports are accessible apart from the USB port but you can simply snip a little hole in for it with a pair of nail scissors.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
Good case link here...Much better option on Ebay
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Your good option was at the top of my list at one point but the side grips that keep the fone in looked sus, I ended up ordering a Nilkin Flip.
It is a nice case but I also got the nillkin flip as I need to be able to charge through the case with the air charger. Its funny the eBay seller in Singapore got the case to me quicker than some of the vendors in the UK (I have now tried 4 cases for my n4) the nillkin is the case for me for sure
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Having never used a flip case before I'd be interested to hear some of your thoughts.
I really like the look of some of the flip cases, especially the ones I attach to this message. My concerns however, and the reason I use a bumper, are to do with how practical they are. (I'm talking about cases that flip to the side)
Take the basic task of taking a phone call, what happens to the flippy bit once its up against your ear? surely its just hanging there looking silly.
Likewise, when you want to take a photo? if you took a landscape, the flippy bit would always be falling back down over your fingers and the screen surely? you can't flip it over the other way as then it would block the camera?
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It is a nice case but I also got the nillkin flip as I need to be able to charge through the case with the air charger. Its funny the eBay seller in Singapore got the case to me quicker than some of the vendors in the UK (I have now tried 4 cases for my n4) the nillkin is the case for me for sure
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Do you have the ebay link to the nillkin flip you bought please?
Thinking of getting but don't want to wait a month for shipping!
Thanks
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251199665131
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251199665...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Ordered it on the 5th Jan it took just 5 working days to come from Singapore, I am getting another one I like it so much. Cases only last me about a year
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251199665...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Ordered it on the 5th Jan it took just 5 working days to come from Singapore, I am getting another one I like it so much. Cases only last me about a year
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thanks for the link.
Now just need to decide whether to get black or grey... i think black goes better with phone, but will probably mark easier than the grey
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Having never used a flip case before I'd be interested to hear some of your thoughts.
I really like the look of some of the flip cases, especially the ones I attach to this message. My concerns however, and the reason I use a bumper, are to do with how practical they are. (I'm talking about cases that flip to the side)
Take the basic task of taking a phone call, what happens to the flippy bit once its up against your ear? surely its just hanging there looking silly.
Likewise, when you want to take a photo? if you took a landscape, the flippy bit would always be falling back down over your fingers and the screen surely? you can't flip it over the other way as then it would block the camera?
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I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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Thanks for that app its great
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Thanks for that app its great
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You're welcome, I agree re its greatness, I got the tip off, iirc, the N4 must have apps thread off the app and themes forum on xda.
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I use an app called intellicover which wakes the phone when I open my flip and puts it to sleep when I close it, so I open my case, swipe to answer, flip the flap closed then carry on with the conversation with the case closed, you don't need intellicover to converse through the case.
For photos I either hold the phone like a book for upright camera shots actively aiding my grip or the flap flops down, offering no aid or impedance to the use.
The photos above are the Nilkin I've got, it's great
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does that app not use a lot of battery?
Guess it must be stopping the phone from sleeping properly if its using the proximity sensor constantly
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Paying stupid money? A bumper alternative is only $9 and $6 if you pre ordered.
For me, flip cases aren't stylish for me or anywhere near where I live. I guess everyone has their own tastes but you shouldn't insult people who wish to use a bumper.
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does that app not use a lot of battery?
Guess it must be stopping the phone from sleeping properly if its using the proximity sensor constantly
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It hasn't appeared to use any more bat, afaik it just uses the light sensor to give a command the same as the on/off button, off when it gets dark on when it gets light so to speak.
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Paying stupid money? A bumper alternative is only $9 and $6 if you pre ordered.
For me, flip cases aren't stylish for me or anywhere near where I live. I guess everyone has their own tastes but you shouldn't insult people who wish to use a bumper.
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When I posted people were paying stupid money it was because people were paying 60 pounds for them on EBay sure the normal price is OK. I still don't think it offers enough protection esp as this phone has glass both sides.
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When I posted people were paying stupid money it was because people were paying 60 pounds for them on EBay sure the normal price is OK. I still don't think it offers enough protection esp as this phone has glass both sides.
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I'm talking about the Poetic Bumper Case. Not the official bumper case. It's their money, who are you to tell them how to spend it?
It's common sense that bumpers aren't necessarily for those who needs high amounts of protection. It's to show off the back with minimal protection. For myself, I'm a very careful person and don't need Otterbox protection so I don't need those kind of cases.
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I'm talking about the Poetic Bumper Case. Not the official bumper case. It's their money, who are you to tell them how to spend it?
It's common sense that bumpers aren't necessarily for those who needs high amounts of protection. It's to show off the back with minimal protection. For myself, I'm a very careful person and don't need Otterbox protection so I don't need those kind of cases.
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He was talking about the LG bumpers that sell for over 50 pounds.
You're talking about the Poetic. Obviously you are off topic.
And its in his right to say what he thinks any body should do (it's called an "opinion"), as long as he don't force them to do it.
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He was talking about the LG bumpers that sell for over 50 pounds.
You're talking about the Poetic. Obviously you are off topic.
And its in his right to say what he thinks any body should do (it's called an "opinion"), as long as he don't force them to do it.
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Not off-topic. OP thread title says "Why bother with a Bumper" it is generically speaking.
It's their money, if they want to spend $60 for a bumper and they earned that money. They can spend it however they choose to. A flip case isn't the ultimate alternative for everybody. I prefer a regular case over a flip case.
Everyone seems to want the bumper and are paying stupid money for it, whilst it is a nice addition to the phone its doesnt protect the glass front and back as good as a flip case, this case isnt bulky either and is cheap, I know flip cases arent to everyones taste but then a broken phone doesnt suit me either, I just dont see the Bumper offering much protection, its not going to stop that coin in your pocket cracking the glass in your skinny jeans pocket is it, it might just help if you drop your phone.
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You see any part of that that says the LG bumper? He is speaking generically on ALL bumpers. Unless he specified one it is fingered towards all bumpers. English 101.
I was talking about the lg bumper as I didn't know there was an alternative one at the time? And as the other poster has said its my opinion and I have a right to express it in the same way you have to disagree with it.
Stupid money is an expression to say that people are paying over the odds it doesn't mean they are stupid ffs :thumbdown:
The main point is to protect your phone the lg bumper at 60 quid on eBay offers less protection than an 8 dollar case. The nillkin case is very well made, slim and offers great protection. You can put your phone in your pocket with coins in and not worry about it, I wouldn't want to do that with just the bumper on it.
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I really like the seidio active with kickstand cases, I know they made cases for the past nexus phones and the active case foe my sensation has been hands down the best case I ever owned for any phone, and I have gone through lots of cases.
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So what case does everyone else want to see?
I'd like to know if having a case will prevent wireless charging...
I'd probably get the bumper. I don't want to cover up the cool looking glass back but I want something for a little protection from drops and to cover up what looks to be a really scratchable chrome ring.
dbareis said:
I'd like to know if having a case will prevent wireless charging...
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I would think the right material and thickness It would still charge through the case,but if that's an issue the D3o band cases (i think that's what they are called should still work
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i think that's good
I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
A bumper or a Trident case
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Ill be picking up a a full body bestskinsever, cases add too much bulk for me.
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Skins for me as well but it won't prevent me from getting cruzerlites and diztronics when they release them
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xAshxMoneyx said:
I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
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This. Or whichever case I can find locally that appeals to me. Honestly I never really care about brand for cases at least. It's more about their appearance and performance.
Can't see a OtterBox letting you perform that function, but some of their stuff has openings on the back, so maybe they'll take the charging adapter into consideration. What kills me about Otterbox, is they never answer a question. I realize they get tons of requests, but is it too hard to put a coming soon on their site for upcoming popular units? They have Twitter and FB, so you would think................
I really want a green androidified tpu case by Cruzerlite. I hope they make it quickly.
SGP bumper. Once you go them it's hard not to notice the detail that goes into design....
Bumper or a Body Glove - I really like their cases.
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Either a bumper or a black Cruzerlite Androidified.
Really hoping Ballistic comes out with their SG case.
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Either a bumper, a d30 type case, or an otterbox
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xAshxMoneyx said:
I always get a $2 TPU case off ebay for my phones, hopefully that comes out quickly
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^ this
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I really like the elago breathe cases that have been on my previous phones, so that would probably be the case of my choice.
wngmv said:
SGP bumper. Once you go them it's hard not to notice the detail that goes into design....
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That's how I feel about the sidieo active cases, I have had one on my sensation for almost a year now and I am still impressed by it
I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.
Mine is good, but I also haven't put it to real world use yet. I will probably get a case whenever better options are available. I did just harder that Spigen screen protector though.
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Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.
danielvc said:
Yes and yes. I really hate cases. I see my phones as products I use. I never broke one, but a few had some little scratches. But hey, for me that's way better than a case.
The official bumper looks nice, but I still wont put in on my phone.
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yea i feel the same way but due to the place i work at an automotive shop i keep my phone in my front shirt pocket. sometimes when i bend down it tends to slip out and i feel only thing that will protect that is a otter box or some sort of hard case.
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
sotorious said:
I was reading some threads people were getting scratches just laying it on a table and what not. i still have the plastic it came with, but now for me its coming off and i wont have a case here anytime soon.
How is your back holding up with you guys just keeping it naked? still crystal clear? i had an iP4 but it was always cased up.
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I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol
Just noticed a small scratch on the back of mine - it's very fine - probably from putting it down on a table.
I hate to think what it's going to look like in a few months. I'm going to take extra care from now on.
amdhunter said:
I am sternly against any protection for phones. I hate them. I don't pay hundreds of dollars for gadgets to hide them...lol
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Better stick with HTC and Motorola then. These hundreds of dollars gadgets seem to break easily.
Yes.
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Phone covers are like condoms take away from the fun but sometimes essential for protection. But I like to live on the wild side so no case for me
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Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...
ashymac86 said:
This, i've got a couple of tpu cases coming within a week hopefully and a pack of screen protectors.
Better safe than sorry ...
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rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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Same here
Backordered baby!
I'll put mine in a tpu case as soon as I can. If I keep it unprotected and life happens unexpectedly then I'd have to hide an ugly cracked back anyway. Either way I think it's funny when people criticize one another's choices when it comes to case/no case. To each their own!
rottensalad said:
Naked all the way. However i have always treated all my phones like my baby.
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that's how it goes for me
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Rusty! said:
Mine still has the factory plastic on, and it's staying that way till I get a case.
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Exactly.
I plan on keeping it in the silk bag my sunglasses came in until my best skins ever full body protector comes in. Haven't ordered a case yet, will probably order an androidified case soon tho.
Mine is naked. I've never liked cases or covers, but it is a very slippery device. It'll have to be a really nice looking case for me to cover my Nexus 4 up.
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I have a BSE skin and official bumper on order. Currently naked up front, put the plastic back in the back at the moment. Looks crap and bubbly :'(
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Is it worth the £16 in the uk? looks like just a bit of plastic to me, or is it more?
what cases do you guys recommend, i loved the casemate i had on my s2 had shockproof without to thick + had indents so phone screen didnt touch the table ect
To be honest? Not at all. But its a luxury item I suppose. If you got the extra cash, then its a good buy.
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I have the official bumper on my N4 and it's quite nice. Buttons are nice and clicky and ports are all easily accessible. It's just a piece of rubber(?) with silver-colored plastic around the border, I think, but it's very attractive in design and fits the phone perfectly. Just be careful when you're putting it on if your N4 has front and back screen protectors. It has a habit of lifting the corners of my screen protector if I'm not paying attention while putting it on. It's a very minimalist case, obviously, but it's just thick enough to keep the screen/camera lens from touching anything, should you rest the phone on a flat surface.
I haven't dropped my phone to know whether it will keep it safe or not, but it's probably on part with any other slim/minimalist case.
It's more like £22 after you include postage.
I wouldn't mind so much but I didn't like the bumper at all. It made the phone too big and uncomfortable to hold.
Whelan189 said:
Is it worth the £16 in the uk? looks like just a bit of plastic to me, or is it more?
what cases do you guys recommend, i loved the casemate i had on my s2 had shockproof without to thick + had indents so phone screen didnt touch the table ect
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If you want a bumper like the nexus 4 one you can buy this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shenit-Bump...SY0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359591734&sr=8-1
Its cheaper and its an exact replica it also has free shipping.
I personally didn't like the bumper. It's a very nice looking bumper but I hated the bulky feel of it. If it was much slimer it would have been my favorite case.
kcbboy said:
I personally didn't like the bumper. It's a very nice looking bumper but I hated the bulky feel of it. If it was much slimer it would have been my favorite case.
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Definitely agree with you. It feels much wider than it really is. I kept it on for barely 10 minutes before switching to a nillkin snap cover. Feels way better.
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nkawal said:
Definitely agree with you. It feels much wider than it really is. I kept it on for barely 10 minutes before switching to a nillkin snap cover. Feels way better.
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wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
trainerKEN said:
wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
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I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
disynthetic said:
I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
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They revised their design and apparently the newer ones are better. If yours splits they'll send you a new one.
I have the original design with no problems at all.
disynthetic said:
I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
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You get a free replacement. Jesus.. people making a big deal out of nothing.
They send u free replacement, no questions asked. The company is at a loss replacing bumpers. Give them some respect for at least trying to make it right by having good customer support.
IMO, nothing special
I ordered one of the bumper cases and got it way back in December, and personally I didn't think it was anything special (in fact, I vastly preferred the feel of the phone without it, as the bumper rises slightly above the edge of the screen so you can no longer feel the angled glass around the sides of the phone).
So I auctioned it on eBay and someone bought it for just over £50, so I can't exactly complain
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You get a free replacement. Jesus.. people making a big deal out of nothing.
They send u free replacement, no questions asked. The company is at a loss replacing bumpers. Give them some respect for at least trying to make it right by having good customer support.
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The thing is.. if your replacement has the same fault, what good is it, really?
Jeez, guess in the only one who really enjoys the bumper
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jpde said:
The thing is.. if your replacement has the same fault, what good is it, really?
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Wow! Do you not know how to read? It was stated that the new ones are improved/revised. It's a simple adhesive issue, I emailed the seller and he replied that all the units being shipped are the new ones without any issues
You're acting as if a bad transmission was designed for a new car and there are already thousands and thousands sold. It's not rocket science to fix the adhesive issue.
And for me, it's not about saving "a few dollars", I'd prefer the Google one accept I recently moved to Canada and my American credit cards don't work with buying anything at the Canadian Play Store (other than apps). My gf ordered the N4 for me as my birthday gift. As it's already a very pricey gift, I didn't want her spending any more so I told her not to buy the bumper.
trainerKEN said:
wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
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the bumper doesn't make the phone much thicker. That isn't the issue. The issue is how wide the phone feels with the bumper on. It definitely is not a slim bumper in comparison to poetic's.
That's why it's called a bumper, bumper is for bumping meaning protection on impact. The thicker the better the protection, the slimmer the lesser of protection, simple like that, so stop whining and complaining if you do not understand the meaning of the words. Plus people with bigger hands will feel it comfortable and ppl with small hands most probably wouldn't like it, but that's all personal, as far as quality is concern that's the best offer on the market today regarding BUMPERS.
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Wow! Do you not know how to read? It was stated that the new ones are improved/revised. It's a simple adhesive issue, I emailed the seller and he replied that all the units being shipped are the new ones without any issues
You're acting as if a bad transmission was designed for a new car and there are already thousands and thousands sold. It's not rocket science to fix the adhesive issue.
And for me, it's not about saving "a few dollars", I'd prefer the Google one accept I recently moved to Canada and my American credit cards don't work with buying anything at the Canadian Play Store (other than apps). My gf ordered the N4 for me as my birthday gift. As it's already a very pricey gift, I didn't want her spending any more so I told her not to buy the bumper.
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There's a post in the other thread that the so called "solution" did not always fix the problem, and frankly I find it hard to believe it's just about the glue. There's just not enough contact area between the rubber and the hard plastic. It's a design issue.
As for the free replacement. it's still annoying having to get one in the first place. Don't they test drive their own products?
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That's why it's called a bumper, bumper is for bumping meaning protection on impact. The thicker the better the protection, the slimmer the lesser of protection, simple like that, so stop whining and complaining if you do not understand the meaning of the words. Plus people with bigger hands will feel it comfortable and ppl with small hands most probably wouldn't like it, but that's all personal, as far as quality is concern that's the best offer on the market today regarding BUMPERS.
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Exactly like you said, everyone has different opinion upon the thickness of the bumper. We are all just chipping in our own views.
Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.
I've been looking for this too! Haven't found a case like that yet...
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I asked exactly this same question, and the answer is that no one has made such a case yet. However, I did buy the rearth ringke slim case, which grips the sides, but very shallow, and it is pretty good. You don't bump the sides until you are about three fourths of the way down the bevel.
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ryan stewart said:
Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.
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Hmm, that would be awesome. I'd be interested in a case like such, as well.
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Might want to send an email to Rearth, and inquire about them making one. They already have one for the Galaxy Nexus. Just a thought.
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I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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that looks nice!
amazon US : $12.70
amazon uk : £24.95 = $37.24 !!
its a shame, far to expensive for me (uk)
Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.
Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.
kelvrick said:
Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.
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+1. Being saying that since the N4 came out. That GNex case was awesome.
ryan stewart said:
Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.
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I use this case only in my car or in my pocket. When i get home it takes me 3" to remove it or put it back on. And i don't like screen or back protectors.
Being that the phone is made out of aluminum you would think it won't break as easy as any plastic phone.
I'm considering going without a case due the fact that a case just takes away all the beauty of the phone.
Anybody else doing the same?
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Being that the phone is made out of aluminum you would think it won't break as easy as any plastic phone.
I'm considering going without a case due the fact that a case just takes away all the beauty of the phone.
Anybody else doing the same?
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I did that with my old iphone 5. Terrible mistake. Tiny scratches on the side of the phone. Plus if you drop it it will make a nice ugly scuff.
But if your careful, go ahead, go naked.
But if I were you, i would get a poetic atmosphere case, looks really nice.
Too much risk for a beautiful phone.
expertzero1 said:
But if I were you, i would get a poetic atmosphere case, looks really nice.
Too much risk for a beautiful phone.
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After five Nexus 4 bumper replacements from them. I doubt I'll trust their product
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I'm going caseless.
I don't use cases. Never did and probably never will.
What's the point in having a beautiful phone if its always covered up?
I always go naked.
"Too much to risk for a beautiful phone" is the opposite of how I see things. To me it's too beautiful to put a cover on.
Croak said:
I always go naked.
"Too much to risk for a beautiful phone" is the opposite of how I see things. To me it's too beautiful to put a cover on.
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A lot of people buy phones then resell them to get the next big thing. You drop the phone, the resale value plummets.
You don't have to get a dam otter box and cover it up. Just a clear case would do, or any of those skin protectors.
But hey, if your super duper careful go case less. Just trying to save people from the drop of doom.
But nvm, I had to reread the op, you already made up your mind going case less. GL
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No case. Just going go put a screen protector in the front for scratches and use a leather pouch
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Going caselsss is risky, especially with camera lens cover. Got minor scratches already in lens cover.
Didn't get accessories in my place still. Otherwise, would have put a case already.
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A lot of people buy phones then resell them to get the next big thing. You drop the phone, the resale value plummets.
You don't have to get a dam otter box and cover it up. Just a clear case would do, or any of those skin protectors.
But hey, if your super duper careful go case less. Just trying to save people from the drop of doom.
But nvm, I had to reread the op, you already made up your mind going case less. GL
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Could care less about resale value, I bought it to use it and enjoy it, and in the case of the One (and One X), how they felt in my hand and how they looked had more to do with my decision to buy them as the hardware specs.
I've got a drawer full of old phones, I don't resell anything, though I might give one away or loan one out.
I drop it and break it, oh well, I'll get another one. I put a blemish on it, oh well, I live with it.
Scratches on the camera lens are no big deal either, it's a cell phone camera, it looks like crap to varying degrees even when it's un-scratched.
Ghost armor + transparent case works pretty well for me
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No glove, no love.
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i take pride on taking care of my phones and keeping them always clean, i went nude to work today, and after a long shift at work, i come back home and i have one tiny scratch on the back of my phone, its very tiny not noticeable, but its still very stressful, will buy a case tomorrow asap!
My One X is in pretty good shape, no protection. I have a scratch on the glass that was clearly from a diamond ring. Other than that there is miniscule damage in one place on the metal strip around the screen.
The SIM tray looks atrocious, but protection wouldn't help with that since I use it; it appears to be made of some kind of soft cheese. A new one is less than a fiver.
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Best case to use with these pretty phones is a pouch. That way u slide it in the pouch when in your pocket and not using it , and you take the phone out of the pouch so you and everyone around you admire it when use want use. :screwy:
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No glove, no love.
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lol!
Personally I always go bare. The One is so beautiful as well that I think a case is a double-crime.
I usually 'dedicate' a pocket to my phone and keep everything else (car keys, change etc) in others.
beatmac said:
Ghost armor + transparent case works pretty well for me
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what's that Ghost Armor? I do not really get how this works. Is this some kind of chemical which you put on the phone and after it drys it gets "hard"?
Just get this.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,352&rh=i:aps,k:poetic atmosphere htc one
Turb0wned said:
Just get this.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,352&rh=i:aps,k:poetic atmosphere htc one
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That looks nice. I'm picking one up.