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Best case for Nexus4

Anyone got any recommendations for the best case out there nothing to big...
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There isnt really a "best" case as someone will have a different opinion in certain design of feature the case will have over another.
Check out the Nexus 4 Accessories thread there is a lot as well as a sticky on the current cases out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1910

What kind of case are you looking for? Minimal? Protection?

Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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ShaunMichael80 said:
Nothing bulky....something nice sleek....but protects it from a drop off my desk etc
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Im using diztronic and find it to not add much bulk to it.

If TPU gel cases are fine then Cruzerlite is pretty good. They are a bit expensive but if you buy two, you can usually get one for free from them.

Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts

You should obviously get the new xda-developers case by cruzerlite. They look awesome
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mumbi TPU Skin Case very cheap

I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.

stonegroover said:
I like the quality and fit of the Nillkin cases, come with a screen protector too. Obviously an 'engineered' product when you fit one on.
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Nillkin is a very nice and fitted case but it would not protect it from a drop... Just learned that the hard way earlier today... Although it appears it covers the corner bezel... Mine managed to be chipped right next to the case. Today is a sad day
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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Cruzerlite
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ceejay83 said:
Wish there was a tpu case with button cutouts
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There is. Melkco. Have one. It's not bad.
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Black S4 actually Black?

I am going to purchasing my Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 here in the next couple of days, hopefully today. I want to get the black one, however from a lot of the pictures I have seen of it, it actually looks more gray than black. Kinda like the note 2 did. If this is the case then I'll probably get the white s4. If anyone can confirm it is black and not gray at all that would be much appreciated.
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It has sort of a carbon fibre colour and texture to it. I certainly wouldn't call it black so if you want that you will be disappointed.
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I would suggest you to buy the white one. The backside of the black samsung galaxy s4 shines a bit silver.
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Pagnell said:
It has sort of a carbon fibre colour and texture to it. I certainly wouldn't call it black so if you want that you will be disappointed.
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Xaraxx said:
I would suggest you to buy the white one. The backside of the black samsung galaxy s4 shines a bit silver.
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Well that sucks. Why do they even call it black mist. What a lie. Alright. Well ill probably get white then. Thanks guys.
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What y'all think about this case?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=380637585557&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=16879738102 just ordered this today.
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I'd buy it but have a Samsung case on the way.
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Seeing how cheap that is, the transparent part will probably turn yellow really quick and look fugly.

optimummind said:
Seeing how cheap that is, the transparent part will probably turn yellow really quick and look fugly.
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Na it won't because I had a case like this before didn't turn yellow. And sometimes the cheap cases are the best ones.
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The greatshield s series tpu cases are really nice cases I have one for my EVO lte and I ordered one for my s4.
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Leather back

Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?

It's not really leather, it's plastic that pretty much looks and kinda feels like leather.
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Pleather I actually like it gives a good grip in comparison to the slick plastic note 1 had, I am currently on the hunt for a case but for now its giving me a good grip no slips or falls yet.
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The black feels more leather like than the white.
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I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.

tyiphius said:
The black feels more leather like than the white.
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Ngambek2003 said:
I like the black better than the white. They both look like leather but the black feels like leather too. The white one feels like plastic.
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Interesting. I will keep this in mind. I should be getting mine on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Unhived__Mind said:
Why do you think its a leather back? :what:
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Isnt it fauxleather?

Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather

Prime said:
Hey guys, i should be getting my note 3 next week. One question for those of you who have the device. How is the leather back holding up?
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The original back of the phone is just textured plastic, but the flip cover is some sort of fake leather or maybe even real just like the blackberry bold9700. The flip cover feels very premium and seems to add a decent amount of protection.

It feels very nice actually. The black one anyway, the white one just feels like plastic. I am a huge fan of the new design. Love the fake stitching as well. Definitely go with black, though.
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It feels like soft rubbery plastic like the nexus 10 unlike the white which is hard plastic ..
Btw the new note 10 black is not the same soft plastic, it is plastic same as the white note 3 .. All have the leather texture look.

If you get the flip cover like I did it's a premium feel way better than stock feel and I have a white one
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I have white and even though it does feel like plastic, I always use case with my phone so doesn't matter to me. Black does feel nicer if you gonna use the phone with no case.

I went with the black flip case , cause there was no other case . I was only going to use the flip case temp until I could get an otterbox or something , but it turns out the flip case is pretty good. I would say to at least check out the flip case , you might like it and it is full of features that are cool as well.

Cloudmoose said:
Prime said:
Isnt it fauxleather?
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No, it's plastic molded to feel like faux leather
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So it's faux faux leather?

dscline said:
So it's faux faux leather?
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No.... its Faux² Leather. High school math....

I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.

ruebarb said:
I ordered the faux crocodile skin black off eBay, awaiting the slow boat from China. The stock cover is lame.
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I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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theonedub said:
I was about to order a few of those replacements including the croc and blackwood. Post some pictures when yours arrives, please. Don't know if I will resist buying before then though.
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Will do

Otter box?

Has anybody found an otterbox for the Galaxy Note 3?
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alexp1289 said:
Has anybody found an otterbox for the Galaxy Note 3?
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They are listed as coming soon on their website. Defender & Commuter options will be available
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-3-cases,default,sc.html

They need to hurry up lol
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alexp1289 said:
They need to hurry up lol
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Why, their cases suck. On the defender the outside rubber stretches and fits terrible after a short time and it makes this phone massive and almost unable to carry, at least thats how the note 2 case was.
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Alright then what would you suggest for a case because I definitely won't leave mine without a case.
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I ordered the neo hybrid from spigen on amazon, looks good and there is a thread about it and most seem happy
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nitronet said:
I ordered the neo hybrid from spigen on amazon, looks good and there is a thread about it and most seem happy
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There's almost as many 1 star reviews for the Spigen as 5 star, sounds as though the cutouts are mis-aligned on some of them and there have also been 2-3 week shipping delays reported... so be careful with that one.
I ordered the Supcase on amazon and I like it. The original one they sent me was missing the cutout for the top noise canceling mic but they sent me a replacement which is good.

Check out uag cases they have it available already its cool looking and serves its purpose without the bulk I had it on my note 2
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If anybody sees the Defender at retail please post up- thats the one Im waiting for. :good:
Don't care if you think it makes it look like a brick etc, been using them since my OG Droid and have yet to break a phone from dropping it so I'll keep using them :highfive:

NeoMagus said:
If anybody sees the Defender at retail please post up- thats the one Im waiting for. :good:
Don't care if you think it makes it look like a brick etc, been using them since my OG Droid and have yet to break a phone from dropping it so I'll keep using them :highfive:
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Lol I gave my wife my note 2 and made her get an otterbox she can't help but Drop her phone all the time
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Just order the seidio surface for my phone it seems like a really sturdy case, they also have an active version not [email protected] moment but to me it seems like a slimmer more appealing version of the otter box defender Series, you should check then out.
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Just so you know Otterbox only covers otterbox. if you drop your phone with the case on and the phone breaks, you're out a phone. They'll replace the case for free though!
I'll prolly get defender since commuter would make it a little awkward in my pocket. Plus I can get them for cheap

frieked said:
There's almost as many 1 star reviews for the Spigen as 5 star, sounds as though the cutouts are mis-aligned on some of them and there have also been 2-3 week shipping delays reported... so be careful with that one.
I ordered the Supcase on amazon and I like it. The original one they sent me was missing the cutout for the top noise canceling mic but they sent me a replacement which is good.
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I received (finally) my Neo Hybrid yesterday. The fit is great and the look is nice. I like the case a lot. I also think that it could take a drop. That being said, the case is incredibly slick. So much so, that I'm not sure if I can feel comfortable using it. I would not recommend. Way tto slick.

I just ordered a case that says it's for the N9000 model. It should still fit the Verizon N9005 right they are exactly the same right? There's another case on eBay that looks exactly the same as the one I bought and it says it works with the N9005. Just curious.
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I was an otterbox fan until I discovered seidio. Much better product and company. Went with a neo hybrid with this one and I love it. I agree that it is too slick though.

I liked otterbox for protection. But like was said the case stretches in short time and looks horrible. Ballistic makes just as good cases that are easier to take off and put on. And don't stretch. Gonna try a Trident (different company) case this time around myself since I think those will be available first.
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From what I have been told by my distributor end of November for Otterbox on the Note 3.

Yeah. Its not released yet. Head to their site and you can sign up for an email notification when its released.
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ChappellHeel said:
I received (finally) my Neo Hybrid yesterday. The fit is great and the look is nice. I like the case a lot. I also think that it could take a drop. That being said, the case is incredibly slick. So much so, that I'm not sure if I can feel comfortable using it. I would not recommend. Way tto slick.
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I agree, I have a red neo-hybrid and it looks awesome but it is very slippery to hang onto.