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[Q] Screen protector or bumper case?

Should I get the screen protector or bumper case? I don't want the glass to break.

I'm getting the bumper and a screen protector. Cases are too unwieldy for my taste

jacklebott said:
I'm getting the bumper and a screen protector. Cases are too unwieldy for my taste
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If the bumper case come with carbon fiber backing, pretty sure I will get one.

A bumper cas with some sort of backing might be interesting, but I don't see much of a point with bumpers that are just going around the edges.

If the bumper case isn't too bulky I will get it. I can't stand bulky cases like otterbox etc..

i'm planning to get those book-style case, so no need for screen protector.

Where's the vote option for both?

I plan on having a bumper case with a Best Skin ever full body skin... Hopefully it all fits :X

elliot.newnham said:
I plan on having a bumper case with a Best Skin ever full body skin... Hopefully it all fits :X
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Elliot, are you getting rid of your Infuse too?
I will probably get both, but for sure a bumper case. If I feel the need for a screen protector, I have used ZAGG before and I like there screen protectors, just gives it sort of an orange peel look to it though.

Both maybe,Screen protector for sure.Have destroyed too many displays

The Thickest case available in the market, the back glass breaks easily, the verge review is a proof, the phone then looks too ugly, i have destroyed cells by dropping and would not like to take chances with this phone
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elliot.newnham said:
I plan on having a bumper case with a Best Skin ever full body skin... Hopefully it all fits :X
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I ordered a best skins ever full body setup. Still waiting for it to ship. Have you got yours yet?
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Both!
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how to choose between TPU vs Hard case

Hi
My nexus 4 was finally delivered in UK and my friend is bringing it to India for me today
I have no previous experience in using mobile cases (was using a Nokia before :angel ).
I am unable to choose which of these provide better protection in case of a fall ...a TPU one or Hard shell (only Amzer available in India)
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95222-tpu-hybrid-case-google-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdfzz7hedkzern
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-95266-snap-hard-case-lg-nexus-4-e960/p/itmdg5exxhsgzr3y
IMO TPU is soft so it should provide better shock protection ...but then I am a noob :silly:

ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho

x017in said:
ask your friend to get a SGP or Ringke rearth case. Personally wud suggest the rearth case tho
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thanks but he is flying today so there isnt much time foe him to grab one of these ....my main question was wrt to fall protection ...wgich one is better hard coves or tpu one wich are soft

Tpu is better for falls. But they cover up the sides which in turn messes with the design of the phone screen
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TPU is better, lined plastic shell with silicone/rubber/tpu cover is even better.
I went screen protector on the back and a bumper, I'm just playing the odds that the phone won't land on something pointy.

I personally use a TPU case because it sucks up more shock in falls than a regular hard case. Hard cases usually look more clean and nicer, but overall for protection I use a case made of TPU material just in case for that fall one day.
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Ebay.in has a few transparent/smoked grey TPU cases. They are better looking than the white and black ones.

Is there a screen protector that fits and has cutouts

I've bought several from ebay and Amazon, but all are deficient in some ways
I'm still looking for a screen protector that is the correct size, has all the cutouts and stays on for at least 2 months. I don't want an "Invisible shield", as I found them to be too thick, and still got scratched, and they reneged on their "lifetime" warranty, last time I tried to claim.
There are plenty for iphones, galaxy's.
I'm in England, so either Amazon or ebay, that sells internationally.

Best Skins Ever

Skinomi. Mine fits well. It has all of the cut outs. It has been in place for a month without any issues.
Give them a shot.
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I myself have ordered the Clarivue ones 2 for 20 dollars they ship to the UK as well and offer both front and back protectors. Saw some pictures of it on the net and they seem good.
I myself got some cheap eBay ones but they don't stick to the edge and lift up on my cases.
Little mini review here:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ne...-protector-front-back-mini-review-w-pics.html

These are the best screen protectors you can buy for the Nexus 4:
http://www.spigen.com/google-nexus-4-screen-protector-steinheil.html
They include a proper cut-out and I can't even tell I'm using a screen protector
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I'm using these. They fit nice and hace cut-outs. Nexus 4 Screen Protector Steinheil Dual

The skin that best matches what your looking for is BestSkinsEver. However, I love my SkinomiTech Skin and their customer service is awesome. Its a little bit thick though which I do not have any problem with.

Spigen is the best one especially when you're talking about the back.
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I've just left on the factory fitted one and put some extra protection over the camera lens, then I use a white TPU case
Works for me

I have tried 4 different screen protectors and what has worked best for me is the Skinomi Techskin screen protectors. Pretty happy with it as it has all the cutouts and covers the whole screen.
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mrg2003 said:
I've bought several from ebay and Amazon, but all are deficient in some ways
I'm still looking for a screen protector that is the correct size, has all the cutouts and stays on for at least 2 months. I don't want an "Invisible shield", as I found them to be too thick, and still got scratched, and they reneged on their "lifetime" warranty, last time I tried to claim.
There are plenty for iphones, galaxy's.
I'm in England, so either Amazon or ebay, that sells internationally.
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If you are looking for something affordable and great quality try the Xtreme guard. Got front and back protectors for just $4.00. Their customer service is great too. I will most likely get screen protectors from them in the future for other devices.
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I found that Xtremeguard was cheap for a reason. The screen protector has a rubber texture and does not feel good when using the device. I'd recommend dry applications as they would feel better.
Spigen has quite the short sides; it will not cover all. Even with a perfect fit, a diztronic case cannot lip over to meet the screen protector. I also think Martin Fields would make great screen protector, although expensive.

SovereigN7 said:
I found that Xtremeguard was cheap for a reason. The screen protector has a rubber texture and does not feel good when using the device. I'd recommend dry applications as they would feel better.
Spigen has quite the short sides; it will not cover all. Even with a perfect fit, a diztronic case cannot lip over to meet the screen protector. I also think Martin Fields would make great screen protector, although expensive.
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The OP is looking for screen protector that has a perfect fit. Only wet application protectors will satisfy this criteria.
The dry app ones will not cover the curves on the front of the phone.
I'd suggest you to go with skinomi or bse. You wont be disappointed.

I guess like many things- cars,steaks, women, computers - cheap and good rarely go together.
I'll try some of these suggestions.
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Screen Protectors that work with Bumpers?

Hi all,
I am using a Poetic Bumper with a Skinomi front and back skin. There corners keep coming up with the case. Does anybody have any recommendations or have successfully had a bumper/screen protector combination that worked? Thanks.

I'm using the cheap acase screen protectors from amazon. It's 5 bucks for a pack of three. Works well for me.
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SGP duals. Best screen protectors for the N4 imo.

I'm using XtremeGuard on the back. If centered properly, it won't even make contact with the bumper.
On the front I've got a dry-apply matte screen protector. Because dry-apply won't curve with the screen, it's narrower than the phone and you can clearly see that there's a screen protector, but I prefer that over the rubbery feel of the wet-apply's.
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Best Skins Ever make a case optimised protector

BSE's regular protector works well with the LG bumper (they even explicitly state it's the best version for the OEM bumper on their product page). However for third party bumpers like the Poetic they seem to recommend the case optimized version instead...
I have a pair on of the BSE regular front and back on my LG bumper and can confirm there's been no peeling as well as minimal gap between the bumper and the screen protector. But it does feel rubbery and has slight orange peel. I'd probably imagine the SGP would be better quality in those two points. However, it's been stated that they make those smaller so you tend to have a bigger gap between bumper and screen protector edge.

Best case for Nexus 4.

Hello, i just wanna know, what you guys thinks are the best case for Nexus 4

I have tried flip cases from Poetic and PDair, TPU cases from Ditztronic and Cruzerlite, and the feather from Incipio. Frankly all left me a little cold based on the user experience of the phone with case installed. The only one that has actually improved that experience for me is the OEM bumper. The floating buttons in the bumper actually make button pressing more positive, and the extended lip, front and back, make it much less prone to drops.
If you're looking for full coverage however, I am not sure what to recommend, but the Cruzerlite came in a very distant second of the cases that I tried.
Good luck with whatever you decide on.

I have the OEM bumper and love it!
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Ringke slim for me. I have the poetic bumper as well, but this case is solid, doesn't add much bulk, and gives the phone more grip and the peace of mind not having to worry about the back of the phone.

xdviper said:
Ringke slim for me. I have the poetic bumper as well, but this case is solid, doesn't add much bulk, and gives the phone more grip and the peace of mind not having to worry about the back of the phone.
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Does it interfere with screen protectors?

OEM bumper. My phone fell off the hood of my car today and no cracked screens, just a little scratch on the corner of the bumper.
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OEM bumper.
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Re: Best case for Nexus 4
I switch between Ringke Slim and Fusion.
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abdi7451 said:
Does it interfere with screen protectors?
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the ringke slim that is

Here are my thoughts on 7 cases that I tried.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134041
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I like my diztronic and have dropped my phone a few times with no damage.
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OEM bumper has my vote.
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My girlfriend got me hooked on Body Glove. Hard plastic shell with a rubber inside lining and in just the right place outside. A bit steep in price, but I highly recommend it.

abdi7451 said:
the ringke slim that is
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No, I currently have it and I don't have any problems with my side-to-side XOskin

I can vouch for the Ringke Fusion case. excellent quality and grip with the complementary clear back to see the awesome glitter.

I have the SAMRICK Hydro Protective and I'm so happy with it.

nothing beats the premium quality of the OEM bumper...well, that's for me though.:fingers-crossed:

I've used the official bumper, Nillkin Slim and Ringke Fusion. The Ringke Fusion is nice but the buttons are TERRIBLE, a deal breaker to me. The Nillkin is really nice, but I prefer the bumper so I can see the back of the phone. I have it paired with the Spigen SGP Ultra Crystal Dual protectors for the front and back.
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Poetic bumper is best so far. I got poetic slim case recently. Its much better then ringke fusion.
Ringke fusion adds so much of bulk to the phone. People buy it for its clear back, but its back never remains clear. It catches finger prints, dust gets inside, there are wet spots formed. I see no reason getting transparent back case when it never remains transparent practically.
Going to post a review soon.
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Mercury tpu case hands down
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