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Nexus S - Scratches (need your participation!)

How easy does the Nexus S battery cover scratch? Please participate, and let it know in the comments for how long you've used your device, and how you carry it with you (how you use it)!

just put on a case or put on a skin
see the Accessories section, lots of good choices

Ghost armor over the whole phone. Looks and feels great.
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I put an Invisible Shield on the backplate of my Galaxy S i9000 for the same reason. Seems like it (or any of the similar products) are the best path to go.
I haven't done this on my Nexus S yet.
I'm was considering just buying a new backplate when it gets so beat up that I don't like the look any more.
Mine's not scratched at all that I notice after 5-6 weeks I've had it.

Sorry, I don't think I made myself clear. I want to know how bad the back cover scratches, not which case I need to buy (because if I'm going to buy a case, it's going to be the "S" curved one).
@above: thanks! Can you tell me how you carry around your phone? In your pocket? With other stuff? And where do you put it down if you don't use it? On a place where it could be scratched?

No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!

i carry it in my horizontal belt leather case that was for my old SGS I9000
perfect fit

I already mentioned above no scratches on mine yet.
I carry it naked, in my pocket. My headphones are alway in my pocket (so there's a naked jack in there usually), and I frequently carry a second phone in the same pocket (an iPhone 4 or an i9000).

I've added a poll an edited the first post.

No scratches on mine, but that's because I keep mine in a Nexus One pouch.

gogol said:
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
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I'm exactly like this, except from the keys and coins.
I don't have any scratches (I'm very pedantic with that matter) and I don't use any case (makes the phone looks ridiculous).

I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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You mean crack in the paint?
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Had mine a week but I've had it in a case since I got it and I just added ghost armor so out should stay shiny for a long time. Carry it in my pocket with a cigarette lighter and a microfiber cloth.
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Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.

leyvatron said:
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
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Sim simma, who's got the keys to my ... Nexus S.

Nexus S BMW Edition,
with a V 1.6 trinity engine,
horsepower: 4000+ quadrants
lol

irishrally said:
Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
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Agreed
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No scratches. All naked and I definitely don't take care of it as I should

I have couple on the back and where the usb port is. I tend to miss sometimes when it's dark and I'm tired, didn't really expect it to be scratched there. Oh well, I'll be keeping this phone for a while anyways. Also use a case, but I don't think it's doing a very good job protecting it from scratches.

[VIDEO REVIEW] Sikai Cases off eBay

Hey I made these videos so you can all laugh at me ok? You can probably guess I'm not the next Youtube sensation... The videos were done by the X5. The pics by a Galaxy 5 (What a crap camera...)
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A few notes:
Purchased from this link: TPU Case
Would I recommend this case? Hell Yes.
Would I recommend this eBay seller? Probably. Postage was pretty slow, but I had no problems at all. (I ordered on the 26th of May today is the 14th of June)
Also included with the screen protector is some kind of scratch repair stuff. I don't know how to use it though, luckily my screen is scratch free.

I got the first generation of the sikai cases. The fat, ugly, matte ones. Still they fit perfectly, and can really absorb shocks. The included screen protector was of above average quality.
They are a bit pricey though, I got an amazing TPU case for my Desire Z for 5$ or something wichi is actually 2 cases due to the weird design of the device. Anyway, I dont see any other option right now, so I recomment the sikai cases too.

I bought a black Sikai case off of Taobao. But it is different from yours. Mine covers more of the front on the phone. Awesome case, it will protect the screen should you drop it face down. Screen protector, not so awesome. Caused the screen to have a grainy image by distorting the pixels. Went and paid 40 RMB for a heavy duty screen protector custom cut for the screen and camera lens. What is the blue film thing that came with it?

Hey Poulsen8r
Can you give any feedback on a couple of things...
I have a Nillkin case i bought off e-bay. It fits nice but I found that when sticking the USB in the case got in the way and stopped it from going in all the way.
Same with the headphone jack.
The holes were too small on mine...I noticed your USB hole was much bigger and wondered how you are finding plugging in.
Cheers

Ordered one and it arrived yesterday...it took almost 30 days.
The case is excellent especially around the the USB port. The headphone space is still a little narrow for some of my headphone jacks but better than before.
It feels sticky to the grip which is nice as the phone is less likely to slip out of my hand.
I got the blacj shiny one and it looks great. The fit, especially around the front face lips perfectly.
The sent me the wrong LCD screen protectors but that's OK. I didn,t get any of the extras like cute badges or anything like that.
I recommend this brand

i have one and is near perfection

yeah i have one too, and its great!

Poulsen8r, what is color of the cover you have bought: Light Blue or Dark Blue? I'm guessing its Dark Blue, am I correct?

that's a light blue case

Are you sure? It seems more darker than the light blue.
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yes, i'm sure. i have the same one.

Thanks! Now buying it!

it's a great case though the screen protector that comes with it sucks

Thanks for the review! It made me buy the sikai case

[Q] Help finding the best Flip Case

I currently have the nilkin fresh case and while I do like it, the quality of it is absolutely dog ****e. It's literally falling apart with minimal use.
So I ask. What is the best case for our nexus that is similar to Samsung's flip case
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mufc09 said:
I currently have the nilkin fresh case and while I do like it, the quality of it is absolutely dog ****e. It's literally falling apart with minimal use.
So I ask. What is the best case for our nexus that is similar to Samsung's flip case
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These look like the same ones that are sold for the Samsung lines. I'd buy one for sure!!
http://www.lelong.com.my/lg-nexus-4-flip-case-rm40-good-quality-etrade2u-125104997-2013-08-Sale-P.htm
another one:
http://www.case-parts.com/details/Business-Style-Slim-Leather-Flip-Cover-Case-for-LG-E960-Mako-Google-Nexus-4-Black-MLC-E960-11A/
another one: - looks the closest to Samsung ones.
http://www.aimertoujoursvivretoujours.com/2013/02/nillkin-tree-texture-slim-fully.html#!/2013/02/nillkin-tree-texture-slim-fully.html

My mom just got this one for her N4 for $10 from Liquidation World.

burnski said:
My mom just got this one for her N4 for $10 from Liquidation World.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AE3TZCW/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
also have the right to left open design.
I also have the poetic hardcover and it was 5 bucks on amazon. Works pretty good too.

I hated the Poetic. Finally settled on the Mercury. It is not leather, but has kind of linen feel, is well made and fits well, with a nice magnetic latch.
BTW, Samsung wants 60 bucks for that flip case... which is kind of a rip IMHO.

My Nillkin fresh case has held up well for me, but I acknowledge they're not of the best quality. The < $15 offerings I've seen don't seem to have great quality either, though I would be happy if someone had a counterexample.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCURY-ORI...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4ac66ab484
This one (Mercury) looks similar to the Samsung flip cases, though the back could be nicer and though I haven't tried it, I'm expecting it to have ok quality like the Nillkin.
The Korean wallet ones on ebay are nice but may be bulky compared to this one, and are more expensive (~$25).
can6rxw said:
another one: - looks the closest to Samsung ones.
http://www.aimertoujoursvivretoujours.com/2013/02/nillkin-tree-texture-slim-fully.html#!/2013/02/nillkin-tree-texture-slim-fully.html
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I don't think OP is interested in another Nillkin case...

Still yet to find one that's as thin and good quality like the Samsung. I have the nilkin fresh - the one with the stand within the cover but is the one without this better quality does anyone know?

Zenzic said:
Still yet to find one that's as thin and good quality like the Samsung. I have the nilkin fresh - the one with the stand within the cover but is the one without this better quality does anyone know?
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I have a Nilkin Flip case and it fell apart also(after 3 months).. I've read that Nilkin will replace it for free I just haven't had the time to contact them.

upcboy said:
I have a Nilkin Flip case and it fell apart also(after 3 months).. I've read that Nilkin will replace it for free I just haven't had the time to contact them.
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I got mine from one through eBay. I ordered two and they replaced one but now say they'll give me a discount on my next purchase. Doesn't really fill me with confidence :/ . Do you still use yours? I do. I've just burned the edges to seal the open flaps. Scruffy but effective.

What case are you using today?

I am a huge fan of cases and I like buying and changing them frequently. I recently got the S9+ and a Spigen Ultra Hbyrid S transparent case.
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I checked Amazon UK but I didn't find any cases I particularly liked, so what are some of your recommendations?

I have the ringke rearth fusion case, rhinoshield bumper case and a tumi case. I'm currently using the ringke case because it's clear and gives an illusion of less bezels than the other two but gives enough protection for my use

@corwin_amber Wow.. that's one of the best looking cases I've ever seen. I believe I had a case made from the same material back in the day for my iPhone 4 or 5. I might have to order one from Amazon UK because it's the same price after discount and of course delivers a lot faster by Prime. Thank you for the suggestion, I really love the case!

You are welcome. And of course I would do the same in that... case (haha).

Zizo bolt doing great job.

OtterBox Pursuit Series.

Rhinoshield Solid Suit in black

Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.

madvinegar said:
Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.
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I'd definitely go with that one.

I am rocking my favorite case of all time, Diztronic.

Anyone have Obliq Slim meta case?

spigen rugged armor

Mine
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Have been using Nillkin Nature series on my every phone since Sony Z3. Love that it adds literally no bulk, shows the phone as it's transparent and the quality is top notch. Protection is not the best but I am very careful with my phones and never broke one in last 10 years.

OtterBox Defender.
Love the case, fits really well and feels good in the hand, port covers should limit the dirt and dust that gets into the ports and as a tradie the belt holster is essential.
Only issue I have with the case is that because the phone and case is so big you actually have to look at the phone when you're putting it back in the holster otherwise you probably won't get it in first go or your shirt/jumper/jacket will get stuck in between and the phone won't lock in and it'll hit the deck. My phone has survived several drops because of this issue, however it has so far not taken any damage... What had happened a few times though is that I've scraped the screen against the locking tab on the holster whilst shoving it in, this has resulted in a couple of micro scratches on the screen, these are only really visible when I clean the screen really well, a few fingerprints are all it takes to cover them up.
I probably should install a decent screen protector but all of the ones I've looked at are either a pain to install (Whitestone Dome and others), only have adhesive on the edges, have "grid/dot Matrix technology" (how is this a positive feature, many manufacturers advertise this way) or are only tpu or other non glass film.
Also I'm too lazy/OCD to actually get around to fitting screen protectors even when I do buy them.

Im using the Unicorn Beetle Pro by SUPCASE.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079BS4ZQ4
I've had several low height drops and even 1 drop from ear level onto pure asphalt!!! (I'm 6' tall) and the case protected the phone beautifully... Not even so much as a scratch. The case adds a bit of bulk to the phone but you get great protection.
Just a side note, I ordered this case while my Galaxy s9+ was still on preorder waiting to ship, and this is the only case I've used on it... Still holding up great. I'm considering taking the plastic screen protector out and getting a Whitestone Dome screen protector.

madvinegar said:
Nillkin Synthetic Fiber case.
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HI
Very nice case.
In your opinion, would the case interfere with a tempered glass screen protector?
Thank you
Jay

j1978 said:
HI
Very nice case.
In your opinion, would the case interfere with a tempered glass screen protector?
Thank you
Jay
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No, not at all. I use the case with whitedome glass screen protector without any problem.

madvinegar said:
No, not at all. I use the case with whitedome glass screen protector without any problem.
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Ok thanks. That is exactly what i wanted to know
Jay

Official Alcantara one, alternating with the clear and silicone one, from Samsung's official lineup.
Still, the best is the alcantara case, hand feel is so smooth.

Spigen Neo Hybrid Arctic case and Aura Glow are a match made in heaven

After a lot of research I went ahead with this Arctic Silver variant of Neo Hybrid case instead of my standard Spigen Liquid Air and this has been the best decision ever. Complements the phone so well and makes it look damn classy while protecting it as well.
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lol? what? how are tire tracks damn classy?! I look at it and think it's another typical phone. No one will ask what phone is that. it doesn't capture the light and reflect the shimmering colors.
Every time I put the phone face down at a party, work, or even out in public, the aura always catches people's eyes and they inquire about it.
It's like buying a pair of Air Jordans and putting a Kroger bag on it when you go outside.

OP: that Spigen case sure looks nice, I preffer somewhat translucent cases, I have a UAG plasma ice, and a Ringke Fusion X black camo, both show the aura color nicely, and as they are not totally clear, the scratches on their polycarbonate back don't show, I also have some other cases, but my favorites are these two, don't pay much attention to those who dislike the type of case you are comenting here, ultimately, if you feel happy and proud of your spigen case, nothing else matters, thanks for your post, I might get one these!

Thanks. I alternate between the Spigen case and the default transparent case depending on where I'm going. Overall the Spigen case provides better grip and makes me feel more secure about the phone thus that is the case i use if I'm going on a ride or going to Gym. Otherwise i use the transparent one to show off the aura glow.

One thing i loved in the design from Spigen is the attention to detail. Look closely on the front side pic, near the top of the screen where the earpiece speaker is, the case is not closed like normal TPU or hard cases. Instead they have created a tiny vent there to let the sound out so that the case do not obstruct the hearing experience. Works great.

Yeah, the UAG and Ringke cases I mentioned also have the tiny recessed part for the speaker, neat!

I think it's weird to get a color like aura glow only to then completely cover it up...

King-V said:
I think it's weird to get a color like aura glow only to then completely cover it up...
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No, not weird, as many users have more than ONE case, by your reasoning, who chooses the aura glow, should leave it nude, because even a clear silicone thin case spoils its stunnig look, I like to change themes, wallpapers and icons very often,
and switch cases accordingly, ultimately it is matter about choices and tastes, and very important, protection

winol said:
No, not weird, as many users have more than ONE case, by your reasoning, who choses the aura glow, should leave it nude, because even a clear silicone thin case spoils its stunnig look, I like to change themes, wallpapers and icons very often,
and switch cases accordingly, ultimately it is matter about choices and tastes, and very important, protection
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True. I always end up buying way too many cases to use based on my mood. Had 8 cases for my Note 9. Right now I have this spigen case which I use mostly in office since Aura Glow doesn't really go well in a corporate environment and also in gym spigen gives better grip. Rest of the places I use the transparent case that comes in the box.
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