I'm trying to decide between two cases for my Galaxy S4. I've always used Otterbox Commuter cases, but I hate how bulky and unattractive they are. I've narrowed it down to these two. Out of the two, which one would you pick?
Spigen Slim armor:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
Tech 21 Impact Mesh:
http://www.tech21.uk.com/Product/samsung_galaxy_s4_case_impact_mesh_smokey_colour
My friend works at T-mobile so with his discount, the Tech 21 will be about the same price as the Spigen.
I have the slim armor and its friggin sweet!! No bulk with moderate protection.
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SlimArmor is nice - just concerned with minimal lip around screen. Waiting for this to arrive:
http://us.cygnett.com/smartphone/sm...olution-black-galaxy-s4-silicone-pc-case.html
Spigen tampered glass protectors also look nice. Just throwing that out there.
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Spigen tampered glass protectors also look nice. Just throwing that out there.
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Tempered glass protectors offer the ultimate in protection and feel - but careful with case selection. Even using the Spigen GlasT (.23mm) with the SlimArmor was a tight fit. The edges of the protector around the vol rocker kept coming up. I would think with the .4mm protectors, it's even more prone to do this.
Honestly whats the difference between the tempered glass screen protecters and normal ones cuz im using the one verizon gave me and its fine
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Honestly whats the difference between the tempered glass screen protecters and normal ones cuz im using the one verizon gave me and its fine
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Tempered glass offer much more protection from drops / scratches than anything plastic. Feel is also identical to screen without any protection. Again, the down side is that they are thicker than their film counterparts - and much more $$$$
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Tempered glass offer much more protection from drops / scratches than anything plastic. Feel is also identical to screen without any protection. Again, the down side is that they are thicker than their film counterparts - and much more $$$$
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the price is the big thing i dont really want to waste 30 bucks on a screen protecter but then again i do want this thing to be protected
Yea the spigen glass protectors are amazing. The feel exactly like actual screen. Plus they are a little more smug resistant. The only thing is that they're thick. Supposedly the spigen one isn't as thick as some other ones are.
They don't cost much more than zaggshields either.
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Tempered glass offer much more protection from drops / scratches than anything plastic. Feel is also identical to screen without any protection. Again, the down side is that they are thicker than their film counterparts - and much more $$$$
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Oh do you have a glass protector with your spigen case? And the protector lip is causing the case to push it up? Valuable info. Is it applied the best it can be? Just curious is all.
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I prefer the Slim Armor.
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Yea the spigen glass protectors are amazing. The feel exactly like actual screen. Plus they are a little more smug resistant. The only thing is that they're thick. Supposedly the spigen one isn't as thick as some other ones are.
They don't cost much more than zaggshields either.
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Oh do you have a glass protector with your spigen case? And the protector lip is causing the case to push it up? Valuable info. Is it applied the best it can be? Just curious is all.
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I chose the Spigen Glas.t over the Glas.tr because of thickness concerns with the Slim Armor case. With the Glas.t on, the case did fit - however I am having issues of the protector coming up where the volume rocker is. Ultimately, I believe if you use these type of glass protectors, you must choose a case that has a more pronounced edge around the display to keep this from happening.
your choice
It's your choice. choice the one YOU like.
I like the look of the Slim Armor more. I have a Spigen case and it fits very snug and is good quality. Only problem is some of the colors of the Slim Armor are ugly imho. I do like the slate and black but I heard the black is very fingerprint prone.
I'd go with the slim Armor. I got the silver neo hybrid today and love it. So sleek and sexy looking. Was a toss up between neo and slim Armor
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I have the spigen armor too in that dark teal? It's nice and thin.
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The incipio dual pro is good too... I have it and love it!
i have the spigen tempered glass and its already chipped in a couple spots. Ive put in a ticket to see if they will replace it. I guess i will be getting a case from them also
just choose which you like, and the one suit for your phone.
I have the slim Armor metal slate and I love it best case ive had the otterbox just makes it bulky..
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I just bought a at & t speck black case a few days ago and already its all scratch up don't not buy this
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Mine is giving great protection but the case tore where there's the least rubber-near the stylus opening.
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You just need a case to protect your case....I buy a case for protection not to look good. Imagine if all them scratches were on your phone. Your case did it's job.
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^ agreed. Case did it's job, but it's always the glossy plastic ones that have the noticeable scratches. That's why I always get matte black cases...
That case is notorious for scratching. But like everyone else has said, better the case than your phone.
My only issue with this case is that it tends to want to lift the edges of my zagg screen protector.
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Mine is giving great protection but the case tore where there's the least rubber-near the stylus opening.
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+1 same problem and I'm having the scratching problem as well as everyone else. Also the rubber around the edges gets all worn...good case but I don't think its worth 40 bucks.
Galaxy Note
note case
whats the best case for note?...i dont like my speck!!garbage!
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My only issue with this case is that it tends to want to lift the edges of my zagg screen protector.
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according to at & t the zagg shield was not meant to have a case over it
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murphy_31047 said:
You just need a case to protect your case....I buy a case for protection not to look good. Imagine if all them scratches were on your phone. Your case did it's job.
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the phone with the case has never been dropped only set gently on a table for a 40 dollar case it sure can get easliy stretched
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A cheap mod you can do to your speck is to sand it down. Will give you a even unfinished black look.
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Just got the same one for $16. So far pretty happy with it. Not a huge fan of the gloss finish or the rounded edges, but a squared off look would probably be too bulky. Big fan of the casemate I had on the s2. Maybe they'll come out with something soon. I'd prefer white as well.
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People bought the Speck cases from AT&T because its the only case they had out at that time. The case is trash. Rips easily. But I heard that if you got it at a corporate at&t store...they will replace it if it has rips or certain damages. Thats what the sales rep told me the first day it was launched. Anyways I ended up not getting it due to it being really glossy.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
already had mine replaced once. 2 weeks later and I have another rip. Wonder if I can get my money back.
I wasn't a fan of the case either. I get a discount on the accessories so it didn't hit my wallet as bad as most but to me, it offers better protection than the active seidio case I bought. I need to have a holster for my phone so being the speck fit in the active holster I'm using that. I was looking at some of the TPU cases but I'm hoping for the surface case to be made for the Note. My Zagg protector hasn't had an issue but I don't ever take the case off.
candy shell COMPATIBLE with SEIDIO HOLSTER?!
TO PHONEGUY589
Came home with my new white Galaxy Note just 5 days ago - along with the only available case - whilte speck candy shell. As a female who hates to carry a handbag while running errands, I have been looking for a reliable, not-too-bulky & safe holster to remain hands-free. To clarify: your Speck candy shell will fit comfortably into the Seidio holster?? You may have solved my problem....!!!!
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Came home with my white new Galaxy Note just 5 days ago - along with the only available case - whilte speck candy shell. As a female who hates to carry a handbag while running errands, I have been looking for a reliable, not-too-bulky & safe holster to remain hands-free. To clarify: your Speck candy shell will fit comfortably into the Seidio holster?? You may have solved my problem....!!!!
Yes, the Speck case fits the active holster PERFECTLY. I had an issue with the soft rubber on Seidio Active case peeling back when I snapped it into the holster so I put the Speck back on and it fits just as good if not better then the Seidio case.
Didn't have any problems with the speck. No tearing or anything other than normal wear. Protects better than the stupid trident case I bought. The trident corners want to slip off, and I barely trust it. It's survived drops though.
Any case is better than none.
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The Speck case scratches extremely easily, but I haven't noticed any problem with durability, and I think it gives great protection. It's definitely not worth the full list price, though.
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Yes, the Speck case fits the active holster PERFECTLY. I had an issue with the soft rubber on Seidio Active case peeling back when I snapped it into the holster so I put the Speck back on and it fits just as good if not better then the Seidio case.
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Many thanks for your response; the white does not appear to be available yet; will order when it is.
Okay so I've narrowed my options down to the SGP glas.tr slim, the Glas.t nano, BodyGuardz and Tech Amor Ballistic tempered glass. Which one would you guys suggest?
Also what is a good way to apply them? With these type of screen protectors being a one shot type of thing, I'm nervous to put it on. On my iPhone 5, I tried the steamy bathroom method but I ended up getting steam under the glass screen protector when I installed it. Any great methods you guys used for a dust/bubble free application? Thanks
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IDK about them but I use MIME Ghost glass on my S$ and its AMAZING. It has the hardness rating of (9H) compared to others I looked at (7-8H) and it is also only .32mm thick. Others i looked at were like .40mm thick. The reason i mention thickness is that with a case on the phone the surface still sits lower then the rubber edges of the case so you aren't putting the phone face down and have it sitting on the glass screen protector. MIME also has a lifetime warranty that if it breaks or whatever it's 50% off to replace it.
1 more thing, not all of them have a curved edge to the glass. Some have a straight edge and can chip or crack much easier so make sure then ones you are looking at have a curved edge finish.
As far as install... just make sure its clean of dust. You can pick them up and reapply the glass protectors pretty easily. Point of reference, i used the home button and the edge of the top of the screen protector and the ear speaker at the top to make sure it was straight and centered
Just my 2 cents on what i got and why i decided on that one.
I used glas.t cuz I always use a case. Love it. And its super thin. .023? I think. Applied it with the shower on in the bathroom. came out mint.
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I used glas.t cuz I always use a case. Love it. And its super thin. .023? I think. Applied it with the shower on in the bathroom. came out mint.
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You didn't get any steam under the screen protector that made it all foggy? That's what happened to me before
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got a glass.tr knockoff form ebay. Cheap ~$8 and fits with a neo hybrid case. Works perfectly, wouldn't pay a dollar more for a "name" brand one. They are the same exact thing, i applied it very carefully and managed to get no dust. just lay it flat and push the bubbles out from the middle.
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got a glass.tr knockoff form ebay. Cheap ~$8 and fits with a neo hybrid case. Works perfectly, wouldn't pay a dollar more for a "name" brand one. They are the same exact thing, i applied it very carefully and managed to get no dust. just lay it flat and push the bubbles out from the middle.
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I hear more and more about these knockoffs. Are they shipped from like china or from the US?
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You didn't get any steam under the screen protector that made it all foggy? That's what happened to me before
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Nopee. Shower not to hot. Just slightly. And left it on for two minutes and did it.
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I hear more and more about these knockoffs. Are they shipped from like china or from the US?
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look on ebay, can get both. mine was from us. They aren't knockoffs, they all are the same, you think spigen is manufacturing screen protectors in the us? No company can actually do anything different then another with a half millimeter piece of glass.
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look on ebay, can get both. mine was from us. They aren't knockoffs, they all are the same, you think spigen is manufacturing screen protectors in the us? No company can actually do anything different then another with a half millimeter piece of glass.
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Just bought a $9 screen protector. Hope it works well
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Does anybody own this case? If so,what can they say about it?
What case?
I see only nothing
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Does anybody own this case? If so,what can they say about it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...face%E2+%A2+with+metal+kickstand#post46530206
I own the Seidio Surface for the Note 3 and love it. I'm a big case guy and typically own many different kinds for my phones. The Seidio Surface is my "go to" case for the Note 3, as it seems to offer a fair amount of protection with a real nice look and feel. I also own the Spigen Slim Armor, UAG, and have a few others on the way (Tech 21 and Spigen Bounce) but i'm fairly certain the Surface will be my day-to-day case.
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The surface case has been my favorite through probably 10 phones or more. I like the kickstand, and the low-profile look. I have tried others, and always seem to go back to it. I just wish they would bake in a wireless charging provision and then they would really have something.
Anyone also have the Surface Holster, and a TPU case as well?
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I like the surface a lot, but my 9H iloome does not.
Was thinking about this case but am a 9h user....you think removing the rear cover of the phone would help. ..is it a clearance issue or the act of sliding the case together that fubars the protector?
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I like the surface a lot, but my 9H iloome does not.
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Removing the battery cover worked for me for about two weeks. After that, the 9H started to come up at the top left corner. The edge of the glass was bumping into the surface. I'm not sure if a thinner protector would work or not. I wonder if you could use a Dremel or something to modify the surface and make it work.
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I like the surface a lot, but my 9H iloome does not.
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+1 same combo and 9h just has bubbles. need to go for the thinnest tapered glass
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Got my note 3 a few days ago and I'm loving it. I love the feel, the leather back, the slimness. It's great. But I feel I should be protecting it somehow.
I went for an official S View case but it turns out it's not official and i'm not sure I want to spend £50 on a case that doesn't offer full protection.
I've had a browse but can't seem to find one that would not effect the profile of the phone. Does anyone have any suggestions
Thanks.
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Dunno about slim cases (I have a UAG), but I'd definitely recommend a tempered glass screen protector. Especially if you were interested in getting the authentic S-view case.
I bought an $8 eBay protector recommended in the tempered glass screen protector thread and have been very happy with it. Cheap way to keep your screen scratch free.
The problem I've found with screen protectors is that I can't apply them for them life of me. They always bubble or get fluff stuck under them.
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cooljonL said:
The problem I've found with screen protectors is that I can't apply them for them life of me. They always bubble or get fluff stuck under them.
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Try the tempered glass protectors. I used the MIME Ghost Glass for my S4 and i just got one for my Note 3. It just got here like 30 min ago. IF you get one, you don't have to worry about bubbles, they come out on their own in like an hour or 2. Just apply it in a bathroom after running the shower with hot water to get a touch (NOT a lot) of steam in the air. That pulls all the dust particles out of the air as you apply it.
As for the cases, I agree. I like the feel of the Note 3 naked. I also got a case that makes it actually feel more slippery. I love the case as i had the same for my S4 but it is more slippery. I picked up the Spigen Slim Armor case in the metal color.
I have a bumper case, just the frame around the phone. My phone already fell out from the pocket of my pants, when I was changing (frankly I thought I had the phone in my jacket, otherwise would be more careful) onto the wooden floor from about 4 feet and I think I would have already some type of damage, if it wasn't for the bumper case. I like my phone very much, therefore having it in pristine condition is more important than anything else.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Borderline-Samsung-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00FHG8ALS
Caseology, Spigen, and UAG are the only way to go for cases.
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I'm thinking of going for something like this (White View version):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Prot...9600&sr=8-15&keywords=Case+for+Samsung+Note+3
It's a little more than I want to spend on a case but it looks pretty good.
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The problem I've found with screen protectors is that I can't apply them for them life of me. They always bubble or get fluff stuck under them.
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This is going to sound odd, but in order to get a flawless application of your screen protector . . . do it in the bathroom. I always run the shower as hot as it gets for a few minutes prior to trying to apply the screen protector to let the steam pull most of the dust particles out of the air. I also line up the screen protector prior to removing the backing and tape one side so that it functions like a hinge. This way once the backing is removed you do not have to worry about lining up the protector and it basically applies itself from the taped side.
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I'm thinking of going for something like this (White View version):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Prot...9600&sr=8-15&keywords=Case+for+Samsung+Note+3
It's a little more than I want to spend on a case but it looks pretty good.
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Mine arrived yesterday and I love the quality. I have a tempered glass screen protector (iloome) on the way and I hope they fit and work well together.
Loving my uag
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Dunno about slim cases (I have a UAG), but I'd definitely recommend a tempered glass screen protector. Especially if you were interested in getting the authentic S-view case.
I bought an $8 eBay protector recommended in the tempered glass screen protector thread and have been very happy with it. Cheap way to keep your screen scratch free.
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Question might be lame but just to make sure - Can tempered glass be removed if needed or once is applied/glued thats it ?
It will just lift up. No residue left really. Think of it as more sticky and does not bond like a glue. Until you crank one and have to remove it... It's kinda hard to describe. But it comes up as easy as it is to put down
Ordered it. Should be here soon. Do I still need a screen protector with it do you think?
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just want to ask something about tempered screen protector. i just bought the spigen glass tr screen protector and had applied it successfully on my note 3 just having one little lint underneath but i dont care too much about it as it cant be seen when the screen is on. but i want to ask is tempered glass has any side effect to my screen ? such as reduce the screen sensitivity as i heard from someone that using tempered glass has negative effect. is it true ?
I haven't noticed any sensitivity issues. To be fair, I put the protector on only a few days after I purchased the phone, but I honestly never noticed any ill effects after installation.
On my S4 or this phone I've never had sensitivity issue with either phone. The Spen works flawlessly with THE MIME Ghost Glass (is only 32mm thick as to Spigens tr glass which is .40mm thick)
Well my case turned up and I love it. Such a well made product.
It makes my phone look kind of Storm Trooper like. I wonder if I can get a vinyl for the front.
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The best case are always made by spG , they are always my first choice. great protection nearby beauty surely makes a great classic version of your phone ...
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Spigen does make a good case. Just wish they made all of them like they do for the iPhone 5.
Just wanted to make a poll for case and what kind or no case at all. Do you want to eXPERIAnce it in all its glory or are you going to protect it with a tank-like shell or something in between. If possible, post your case/the one you're going to get here.
Currently I use a thin gel case and a polycarbonate back cover from Terrapin that I switch between depending on what I feel like carrying outside. But when I'm at home I use the phone naked, the feel of it without a case is simply fantastic. However I do use tempered glass on the front and some generic plastic on the back
Naked. The phone is too beautiful to hide.
Nillikin Tempered Glass on the front and normal plastic screen protector on the back.
That and some good phone insurance is enough for me :laugh:
Naked as well
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I'm personally going naked but I'm buying a case for when I travel. I trust myself not to drop my phone since I'll have a lanyard but when I travel, there's no guarantee that something might happen so I'm getting a case for times like that.
I have purchased a Casemate barely there case and a Nillkin tempered glass screen protector. Delivery is this afternoon and I'll chuck them on this evening.
The phone is beautiful but it's a slippery bugger. I've never used a screen protector on any of my other phones but I'd like to keep this pristine for as long as I can despite a case taken some of its premium feel away.
I prefer naked myself when using a premium quality phone. I don't really see the point of putting plastic to cover up a phone like this.
I think the best of both worlds is to buy a leather pouch type case to put it in when your not using it and take it out when you are.
Had the same idea as many; naked all the way, until I dropped it.
Now it's gel case, chipped corners and a whole lot of crying in the fetal position.
I have the official SCR10 and it is so beautiful. It's like looking at a hot girl, way hotter when they wear bikini/underwear.
Naked with front and back screen protector.
With this pouch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00JDIZOKG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1399563301&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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I have purchased a Casemate barely there case and a Nillkin tempered glass screen protector. Delivery is this afternoon and I'll chuck them on this evening.
The phone is beautiful but it's a slippery bugger. I've never used a screen protector on any of my other phones but I'd like to keep this pristine for as long as I can despite a case taken some of its premium feel away.
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I've just received the same case and . . . . .
it is more slippy than the naked phone!!
Does the white one really stain?
There has been a lot of talk here on the Internet.
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I've just received the same case and . . . . .
it is more slippy than the naked phone!!
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Is it the Clear or the Black case?.
I have the Black personally and find it okay. Better than it naked but I'd much prefer no case in an ideal world.
It is the white one. I wanted the white phone but EE only had the black and I thought that the white case would make up for it. Sadly it doesn't!
It is a nice case with a snug fit, but very slippery. My daughter even advised me to remove the case before I went to the pub as it was too slippery!.
I've ordered a 'rubberised' one from Amazon that should be here soon - I'lll report back when I've tried it
Nuddddde
It's either go with a TPU transparent back cover or use a leather sleeve pouch cover to enjoy a little bit of freedom. If you're not using at all you will really regret it if something happens to it!!!
I use a nillkin tempered glass with the Aixuan ultrathin case from ebay. Has the magnetic port open and fits in the sony charging dock.
I ordered the white, changed it last minute from the black.
Let's hope there is no staining issues.
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Naked with Spigen GLAStR nano tempered glass protector.
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Naked with Spigen GLAStR nano tempered glass protector.
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Which colour did you get?
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