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I want to buy case for Nexus 6. I am in dilemma, which cover to buy.. Spigen one or Ringke?? ?? and which mnodel.. I want th cover to be transparent, sturdy and should show my Nexus. It should protect from scratches and drops.
anuragvivek93 said:
I want to buy case for Nexus 6. I am in dilemma, which cover to buy.. Spigen one or Ringke?? ?? and which mnodel.. I want th cover to be transparent, sturdy and should show my Nexus. It should protect from scratches and drops.
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http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Case-Pr...+6+Case+-+Ringke+SLIM+Case&pebp=1416943494337
If you're looking for a transparent case then look into Spigen Ultra Hybrid or Ringke Fusion.
Ringke Fusion is not shipping until next week though. I'm using the Ultra Hybrid, I like the colors and its a nice case. Although I think I'd like the buttons to be separated so it'd be easier to see which key is what.
I have decided on the spigen slim armor in gunmetal. Sadly I dont have my nexus 6 yet but the case looks and feels awesome. I just fear that the vertical stand will break after a while but thats just a guess...
Ringke by far is my favorite just because the buttons are made a little better then the spigen.
I have been quite happy with the spigen slim armor. Mine has none of the QC issues the Amazon reviews have mentioned. My kickstand has never fallen out and I don't know how it ever could with the phone in the case. I think most of the overly negative reviews on the kickstand were from people who reviewed it before they even had the phone. The phone fits perfectly and is easy to get out. The one issue I do have with it is the flat buttons. It is virtually impossible to know which button you are about to press without looking which is kind of annoying. If they modify that I will buy a new one. I'd be happy if the Slim Armor had the button of the neo hybrid.
I used one of those slim Ringke cases on my nexus 5 and it scratched the corners of my phone when I removed it so I'll never use that brand again. I know this phone is different so maybe that's no longer an issue but once is enough for me.
Edit - I see you said you want a transparent case. That means my comments can be disregarded, lol...
Alaris said:
Ringke by far is my favorite just because the buttons are made a little better then the spigen.
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Agreed and the buttons on the N6 are separated which prevents miss taps, its still not available for sale yet though. Using the Ultra Hybrid for the time being. Not sure how I feel about the caps on the N6 ports for the Fusion, they didnt use to have them.
Ringke for cases definitely. I have both for the N5 and for the N4 and Ringke does feel slimmer and very well made.
Spigen for Screen Protectors.
I ordered the Ringke Fusion Crystal
Pics of Spigen Ultra Hybrid with Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Protector
I'm sure by now you've already obtained your case, though I thought I'd post some pictures of the Spigen (Crystal Clear) Ultra Hybrid along with a Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Protector.
As you can see, it shows off the device, but still achieves maximum protection. The Case is a hard shell on the back, and soft rubber along the sides. Both are clear.
I haven't had any issues with the buttons on the case. If anything, the button placement on the actual phone will take some getting used to, though they are situated halfway down for a reason.
Enjoy!
P.S. These pics were taken from my iPhone 5S. Unfortunately.....
how is he mic hole placement. i have been thinking about buying one of these. it just all the reviews don't talk about making calls with the case on. it almost looked like the case covered up some of the mics.
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Ordered the Spigen neo-hybrid earlier today
http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Case-Sp...8&qid=1417442016&sr=1-4&keywords=nexus+6+case
Anyone have this case? I like the minimal approach and lack of bulk. We'll see when I get it though
Uncle Irish said:
Ordered the Spigen neo-hybrid earlier today
http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Case-Sp...8&qid=1417442016&sr=1-4&keywords=nexus+6+case
Anyone have this case? I like the minimal approach and lack of bulk. We'll see when I get it though
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I am using this case right now and really enjoy it. No issues with QI, NFC and it offers great protection for the minimalistic design. Case is very sturdy and fits like a glove. The only small gripe I have with it is the buttons. While they are very tactile it is very difficult to distinguish power from volume. Other than that its great.
I did order the ringke fusion, which is the basically the same case. The biggest differences between the spigden and the ringke I saw were plugs where the cutouts are, it comes with a screen protector AND the power button and volume rocker are much more pronounced (easier to distinguish) in my opinion. Both cases are great and if your curious about the other, here's a link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O153MUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Android1126 said:
I'm sure by now you've already obtained your case, though I thought I'd post some pictures of the Spigen (Crystal Clear) Ultra Hybrid along with a Spigen Ultra Crystal Screen Protector.
As you can see, it shows off the device, but still achieves maximum protection. The Case is a hard shell on the back, and soft rubber along the sides. Both are clear.
I haven't had any issues with the buttons on the case. If anything, the button placement on the actual phone will take some getting used to, though they are situated halfway down for a reason.
Enjoy!
P.S. These pics were taken from my iPhone 5S. Unfortunately.....
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Are those button cutouts or are they flush with the case (built in buttons)
Prod1702 said:
how is he mic hole placement. i have been thinking about buying one of these. it just all the reviews don't talk about making calls with the case on. it almost looked like the case covered up some of the mics.
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Mic hole placement is aligned perfectly. Nothing is covered, not sure if the picture shows that.
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Are those button cutouts or are they flush with the case (built in buttons)
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They are flush, and built into the soft rubber material. I know many people are having issues with the button placement, but it hasn't been a problem for me. It's quite simple really, top is power, bottom is volume down, that leaves the middle for.... You guessed it! Haha
Prod1702 said:
how is he mic hole placement. i have been thinking about buying one of these. it just all the reviews don't talk about making calls with the case on. it almost looked like the case covered up some of the mics.
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Mic hole placement is aligned perfectly. Nothing is covered, not sure if the picture shows that.
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Cut out is practically perfect, yes. See attached or full gallery here.
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P.S. These pics were taken from my iPhone 5S. Unfortunately.....
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That's ok, we still welcome you
Andromjb said:
Cut out is practically perfect, yes. See attached or full gallery here.
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That looks like a very well made case.
jj14 said:
That's ok, we still welcome you
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Haha, thanks. I've been an Android user since the G1. The iPhone is for work. FIgured since ALLLL of my personal devices have been Android, might as well try somethign different.
To be honest, I barely even touch my iPhone other than for responding to e-mails on the go, and emergency work calls. It was cool and interesting for about 2 days, though I will probably upgrade to the iPhone 6S plus when it becomes available (for work of course).
Spigen Perfect/Thin Fit VS Ringke SLIM
I have both the Spigen Perfect/Thin Fit and the Ringke SLIM cases in black. I started with the Spigen but didn't like the way the Motorola logo was the centerpiece of the back of the phone and also the case kept 'unclicking' out of position on the phone when it was in my pocket (so far in only 3 days this has happened around 5 times)... so I looked for an alternative and found the Ringke SLIM. I have to say I much prefer the Ringke, it's simple, it has very subtle branding (no cutcouts for motorola logo on the back either) and the cutouts for the inputs are nicer. It also has cut outs at the stress points that make it a bit more durable (less chance of the plastic breaking or the case stressing in general). Also, so far the Ringke has been rock solid and hasn't moved an inch on my Nexus 6. The only thing I miss from the Spigen is the soft touch black coating... but considering the other issues I had, this is perfectly acceptable.
I got the spigen neo hybrid, it's OK but makes the phone feel bulky and makes the screen bezel look huge. Also the buttons could be better designed, the nexus 6 has a smaller textured button and a longer volume button, spigen went for 3 buttons all the same size with no texture and in my coat pocket it's hard to get the right button to change volume when listening to music.
Hello XDA,
Im looking for a case that will protect the nexus 6 from minor drops and that i will be able to enjoy from its beatiful desing and its white color.
I dont want the case to hide the white color on the back and the "NEXUS" writting. It will be great if the case could seal the audio input to prevent it from getting dirt and eventually ruining it.
I dont mind if the case will make my phone bigger or heavier by much.
Highly prefer Mat material and not plastic because plastic fealing makes my hand sweat.
Could you please recommend me a good case that fits my needs?
Appreciate any help offered!
I got this one and like it. Transparent back and choice of color for the sides. Cutouts are accurate.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/201211908726?nav=SEARCH
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Its up to you, there is no "best transparent case" but there are many good choices.
Here are my favorites for clear/transparent casesmost of my cases are clear/transparent)
SUPCase (frosted clear PC back with TPU bumper)
TUDIA ( TPU Clear top and bottom with a matte clear back
Cruzerlite (clear back and sides TPU with android logo on back)
Evecase (100% clear TPU case but the buttons are hard to push)
Ringke Fusion (hard PC back with TPU bumper)
I'm a big fan of my Orzly Flexislim. It's the frosted clear color. There's also a smoky black one out there but since you've got a Cloud White I figure this is most applicable to you.
Here's an Imgur album of photos I snapped for someone else to review: http://imgur.com/a/1glfT
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I'm a big fan of my Orzly Flexislim. It's the frosted clear color. There's also a smoky black one out there but since you've got a Cloud White I figure this is most applicable to you.
Here's an Imgur album of photos I snapped for someone else to review: http://imgur.com/a/1glfT
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How are the buttons? It looks good except for the huge microphone hole.
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How are the buttons? It looks good except for the huge microphone hole.
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Buttons are probably my least favorite part of the case. It's just cut-outs, and the material left around the cutouts is pretty thin. I'm not afraid it will tear or anything, just that they are the two bits of wiggliness on the otherwise solid case.
On the plus side all the sides (both top and bottom) are covered all the way around which is nice. This is in contrast to cases like the Bear Motion sandstone case or other similar snap-on cases that leave the top and bottom exposed.
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Buttons are probably my least favorite part of the case. It's just cut-outs, and the material left around the cutouts is pretty thin. I'm not afraid it will tear or anything, just that they are the two bits of wiggliness on the otherwise solid case.
On the plus side all the sides (both top and bottom) are covered all the way around which is nice. This is in contrast to cases like the Bear Motion sandstone case or other similar snap-on cases that leave the top and bottom exposed.
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Eh I was hoping they would be covered. I just ordered two more cases because I'm a case whore when I get a phone. I bought a Spigen Ultra Hybrid (the all clear version) I'll post pictures when it arrives Monday. I also bought a Diztronic ultra
Thanks for your replys guys. You've helped me alot. I'm debating between the Ringke FUSION case and the Ringke MAX case. It seem they are the two that best fits my needs. The only thing that prevents me from getting the FUSION over the MAX is that im not sure the case will feel good in my hand. I tend to sweat in my hands specially holding cheap plastic so i fear ill have it with the FUSION case. Is there anyone here that has the FUSION and can share his expirience about the material and grip of the nexus with the fusion case?
sosquidtaste said:
Buttons are probably my least favorite part of the case. It's just cut-outs, and the material left around the cutouts is pretty thin. I'm not afraid it will tear or anything, just that they are the two bits of wiggliness on the otherwise solid case.
On the plus side all the sides (both top and bottom) are covered all the way around which is nice. This is in contrast to cases like the Bear Motion sandstone case or other similar snap-on cases that leave the top and bottom exposed.
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the cutout is my fav, in this way the buttons are flushed with the case. Preventing alot of accidental presses.
well, to each his own....this flexislim is my fav case at the moment. Just hope that it comes with more colors.
I just received my Ringke Slim clear yesterday. I dig it:
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Screen-P...20902817&sr=8-2&keywords=ringke+nexus+6+clear
I have Spigen ultra hybrid with clear back and gun metal sides, and the Ringke fusion clear. Still making up my mind which I prefer. The Ringke has caps for the headphone and USB sockets....the headphone one is OK but the USB takes a bit of fiddling to get it to close flush. I think I prefer the feel of the Ringke but the Spigen feels a little more solid. The Ringke is better for the buttons, there's a clear separation between the power and volume buttons. With the Ringke case there's a clear audible click when the buttons are pressed, which I don't get with the Spigen. Both cases work OK with my tylt vu charger.
bmw4l1f3 said:
I just received my Ringke Slim clear yesterday. I dig it:
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Screen-P...20902817&sr=8-2&keywords=ringke+nexus+6+clear
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ericjennings said:
I have Spigen ultra hybrid with clear back and gun metal sides, and the Ringke fusion clear. Still making up my mind which I prefer. The Ringke has caps for the headphone and USB sockets....the headphone one is OK but the USB takes a bit of fiddling to get it to close flush. I think I prefer the feel of the Ringke but the Spigen feels a little more solid. The Ringke is better for the buttons, there's a clear separation between the power and volume buttons. With the Ringke case there's a clear audible click when the buttons are pressed, which I don't get with the Spigen. Both cases work OK with my tylt vu charger.
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Those are excellent cases but its very important to me that the case will have caps for headphone and usb. I think ill go with the Ringke FUSION case.
torecdude said:
Those are excellent cases but its very important to me that the case will have caps for headphone and usb. I think ill go with the Ringke FUSION case.
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Curious as to why you would want them covered? (asking as I may want to follow suite)
bmw4l1f3 said:
Curious as to why you would want them covered? (asking as I may want to follow suite)
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As you can see in my signiture, i had Motorola atrix 4G as my daily driver before the Nexus 6. I didnt use the audio port quite much and it got ruined by the dust overtime. Same thing about the hdmi port but not the usb port.
I had the atrix for almost 3 years and those port got ruined twice after i repaired them. If i took the atrix to the beach i noticed it always got sand into the port even i didnt took it out from my backpack. Sand can get in from the tiniest holes and i plan to use the nexus 6 for a long time, therefore i wanna make sure i get the best suitable case for me.
Cheers.
Huge fan of the Cruzerlite cases. I have the clear one on my N6 now and it's great.
EDIT: I'm using a Dbrand skin, so I switched to Ringke Fusion Crystal so I could see the skin more clearly on the back. Fantastic clear case.
Tried due diligence and to search for the right thread.
I picked up the Fosman case on Amazon, one of the cheapo $10 ones, and it's turned out pretty great. Love the matte/frosted back, though I wish it were a bit more transparent so the black came through better. Good purchase, though I'm sure all of these TPU / cruzerlite / whatever companies are pretty much selling the exact same product.
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Thanks for your replys guys. You've helped me alot. I'm debating between the Ringke FUSION case and the Ringke MAX case. It seem they are the two that best fits my needs. The only thing that prevents me from getting the FUSION over the MAX is that im not sure the case will feel good in my hand. I tend to sweat in my hands specially holding cheap plastic so i fear ill have it with the FUSION case. Is there anyone here that has the FUSION and can share his expirience about the material and grip of the nexus with the fusion case?
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I hav both and they both have good grip on the sides and are a bit slick on back.
Two others you might want to consider are the uag maverick and the poetic affinity. They both have threads here so search and read about them. I have the uag and like it but the back is a little ugly imo. I will be getting the poetic tomorrow, and yes, I have a problem with buying cases. I want to keep my Max incase I want to go back to it but I have a clear fusion I could send you for the price of shipping if you'd like. Send me a pm or email if you're interested.
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I cover my ports also to keep crap out..even if you find a case you like but it doesn't have covers you can always spend a couple bucks and grab silicone port plugs online... I use them when not in my OtterBox on my Note and they work well.
kingston73 said:
I hav both and they both have good grip on the sides and are a bit slick on back.
Two others you might want to consider are the uag maverick and the poetic affinity. They both have threads here so search and read about them. I have the uag and like it but the back is a little ugly imo. I will be getting the poetic tomorrow, and yes, I have a problem with buying cases. I want to keep my Max incase I want to go back to it but I have a clear fusion I could send you for the price of shipping if you'd like. Send me a pm or email if you're interested.
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How did you like the UAG compared to the Ringke Max? I have the Max now and while I like it I find it a bit slippery on the back, so now I'm gonna try the UAG.
jaggrey said:
How did you like the UAG compared to the Ringke Max? I have the Max now and while I like it I find it a bit slippery on the back, so now I'm gonna try the UAG.
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They are both very good cases. The UAG is a little slimmer maybe, but not much. I might actually go back to the Max, I haven't decided yet. I think if you like the one you'll like the other. I guess the one advantage the UAG has is, even though it's still slick plastic the indents on the back give a little more grip, and the volume buttons feel better.
Currently I have a Diztronic TPU case and it's great except for the fact the the back is curved like the phone.
I often use my phone with it sitting on my desk. It's a bit of an inconvenience with it rocking back and forth.
Are there any minimal (TPU) cases that have a flat back?
Thanks
TooFastForYa said:
Currently I have a Diztronic TPU case and it's great except for the fact the the back is curved like the phone.
I often use my phone with it sitting on my desk. It's a bit of an inconvenience with it rocking back and forth.
Are there any minimal (TPU) cases that have a flat back?
Thanks
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If you can, search Amazon and eBay. There are tons of choices available now. I'm sure you'll find one that suits your needs.
The Ringke Fusion
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The Ringke Fusion
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The back isn't flat.
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The Ringke Fusion is not flat in the back, but it does have a groove in the middle so the phone doesn't rock back and forth. But actually using the phone while it's lay flat will cause it to wobble a bit.
Actually this is one of the biggest design flaws with the phone for me, and it's 'slipperiness'. How can you build such a thing? It lives and dies for me with the feeling I'll experience while holding it. The N5 was flawless in this way.
There's this thing, which would appear to even out the curve of the back so it can sit flat on a surface without rocking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Motorol...063?var=&hash=item793114400d&vti=Color Orange
Just ran across this in another thread. Can't vouch for this personally, but it looks like the flattest back I've seen yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OUIKCTW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
slider112 said:
Just ran across this in another thread. Can't vouch for this personally, but it looks like the flattest back I've seen yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OUIKCTW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I would be apprehensive of a case the said it is made for the LG Nexus 6.
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I would be apprehensive of a case the said it is made for the LG Nexus 6.
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Clearly a typo. Doubt there's anything to be apprehensive about.
"MOKO"
I've been using one of these for a month now and I love it. It's not "minimalist" but it's very well made, grippy (which is very important to me), gives great protection with an excellent fit and its FLAT on the back. Also very light weight for all of the protection it gives. Came with a holster which I threw away, it still fits in my back pocket just fine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4RV8DS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Found this case, one of the few completely flat back cases for N6 so far.
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Found this case, one of the few completely flat back cases for N6 so far.
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Looks like it shares a similar design to Spigen's Ultra Hybrid buttons. I don't recommend these buttons, very difficult to realize what button your hand is being placed on unless you count which can be annoying rather than having the buttons separated from each other.
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Found this case, one of the few completely flat back cases for N6 so far.
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Thanks! Ordered one of the Evocel cases, $11 shipped with tax via Prime.
10-minute use review:
It's properly flat, sits flat on desk and does not rock at all when I type.
Back texture is almost smooth but not "slimy" like my previous Spigen Ultra Hybrid. No matter how clean your hands are, your fingers naturally produce oil that interacts in a very gross way with perfectly smooth plastic cases...this one is textured enough to not be annoying. It's not as soft-touch/grippy as the back of a Spigen NEO Hybrid though
Has reasonable friction to prevent it from sliding off a desk. The stock N6 or N6 in Ultra Hybrid case were terrible in this regard. It's a plastic back though, not a soft-touch material, so it will slide.
The back is very thick, material thickness is much thicker than Spigen Ultra Hybrid. It *substantially* increases the size of the phone, both due to its thickness and the obvious geometry change needed to make the back flat. The normal curved shape of the N6 is very helpful for making it pocketable, I'll have to see over time whether the flat back is worth the increased bulk.
Phone feels very secure in the case, was difficult to remove.
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Found this case, one of the few completely flat back cases for N6 so far.
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This looks like a winner for me. Besides not being able to tell what button you're hitting, it brings me back to the Spigen Neo Hybrid which I really liked. The one they made for the N6 looks really nice too with the metallic buttons, but they left the back curved. I will give this a try for sure.
Thanks!
For those having issues with the buttons on the Evocel case - I solved that problem by putting a puffy eyeball sticker on the power button.
I'm using Nexus 6 Case, CellJoy [X-Hatch Armor] Motorola Nexus 6 Ultra Fit (P... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXF5O1E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_LFUlvb15H7F9Q without the belt clip.
Edit: it is rather minimal with the added us that it has the kick stand.
I just bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/33141407088...49&var=540591992061&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
It appears to have raised edges on the back that would keep it from rocking. I haven't even gotten my N6 yet, but I ordered the phone, screen protector, and case all at once. I ordered a "new other" Nexus 6 from ebay for $489. Seemed like a really good deal. No box or charger though.
TooFastForYa said:
Currently I have a Diztronic TPU case and it's great except for the fact the the back is curved like the phone.
I often use my phone with it sitting on my desk. It's a bit of an inconvenience with it rocking back and forth.
Are there any minimal (TPU) cases that have a flat back?
Thanks
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Nexus 6 Case, Evocel® Dual Layer Armor Protector Case for Google / Motorola Nexus 6 (2014 Release) - Retail Packaging - Shadow Blue looks flat from the pictures
Just went to get a replacement for my Slim Armor case for which the kickstand finally died out on me. Noticed two decent sales going on right now.
1. They have a new webpage, and as such are doing a 25% off promo on the first purchase of any new account made on the new site.
2. Nexus 6 Case Slim Armor (Metal Slate Color) is on sale from $29.99 to $4.99
I had nothing else I wanted/needed from them at the moment so combined the offers and paid $3.74 for the case using the free shipping option.
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Just went to get a replacement for my Slim Armor case for which the kickstand finally died out on me. Noticed two decent sales going on right now.
1. They have a new webpage, and as such are doing a 25% off promo on the first purchase of any new account made on the new site.
2. Nexus 6 Case Slim Armor (Metal Slate Color) is on sale from $29.99 to $4.99
I had nothing else I wanted/needed from them at the moment so combined the offers and paid $3.74 for the case using the free shipping option.
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Thanks for the tip. Just ordered one myself.
No problem. Was just good timing that I stumbled across the deal.
Well, for Europe it's actually cheaper to buy them via Amazon (UK, FR, DE, ...), as shipping costs are very high.
Ah yeah, that sucks.
Got the neo hybrid for 11.99
I wouldn't take another Slim Armor for free. Them damn buttons.
Hah yeah I hate the buttons but love the low profile and kickstand. I can't even imagine how many times I've turned off screen trying to adjust volume.
Just did the slim armor and the ultra hybrid. Never owned a case or screen protector for any phone, but have had this thing active for about five hours now and I'm terrified to walk around with it. Something about the curved design does not play well with me.
If they silver case was $4.99 I would get one. Don't like the metal slate. Plus I already have the white one.
Nice find
Damn. Nice find. Just ordered the Neo Hybrid and the Slim Armor for $16.98. Thanks for sharing!
Ordered ultra hybrid and hope it won't be too heavy for me.
Slim armor came today. Not sure why all the negative reviews. I like the flat buttons more than the basic tpu cases (and I've owned a lot of basic tpu style cases).
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Slim armor came today. Not sure why all the negative reviews. I like the flat buttons more than the basic tpu cases (and I've owned a lot of basic tpu style cases).
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Oh I wouldn't say the buttons are bad or anything. It's just after extended use I find lots of situations where I reach for the buttons without looking or in low light. When that happens the low profile of the buttons cause me to blindly start smashing in the area and hope I hit the right one. It wasn't something I noticed at first but slowly started to realize didn't work well with me. Even so this is one of my favorite cases that I have tested on the Nexus 6. I had the Neo Hybrid on the Nexus 5 and absolutely loved it, but decided due to the larger screen and increased media watching I do with it the kickstand would be a better fit for me over the raised buttons.
Truthfully this could be a rather quick fix. Thinking of using superglue or something to make a tiny dimple on the power button (think like the one on the F and J keys on your keyboard) so that I can orient my fingers to the correct spot.
The slim armor is a great case, It fits great in the hand, makes the dimple feel better, the kickstand is a bonus.
However,... its simply too thick.
It will not fit in any phone type pouches or wallets,
will not fit in any CD player car mounts.
adds a significant amount of weight.
if you dont use a car dock or Golla pouch then this should not be a problem.
the buttons are a non issue especially if you use double tap to wake/sleep.
Has anyone done anything to help differentiate the power button from the volume buttons? Perhaps some grip tape or something? I really like the Slim Armor case but the buttons are really sensitive and constantly turning off the phone trying to change the volume. I heard someone try to scrape away some of the plastic under the power button but curious anyone put any effort into fixing a $3.50 case?
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Has anyone done anything to help differentiate the power button from the volume buttons? Perhaps some grip tape or something? I really like the Slim Armor case but the buttons are really sensitive and constantly turning off the phone trying to change the volume. I heard someone try to scrape away some of the plastic under the power button but curious anyone put any effort into fixing a $3.50 case?
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I tried to cut some notches with a knife, but it didn't really work. I switched to the Supcase.
Ordered Slim armor(Metal slate) and ultra hybrid (gunmetal) for my white nexus 6.
Got the email yesterday, It's on the way babyyyyyy
deathshead said:
The slim armor is a great case, It fits great in the hand, makes the dimple feel better, the kickstand is a bonus.
However,... its simply too thick.
It will not fit in any phone type pouches or wallets,
will not fit in any CD player car mounts.
adds a significant amount of weight.
if you dont use a car dock or Golla pouch then this should not be a problem.
the buttons are a non issue especially if you use double tap to wake/sleep.
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I noticed the thickness too. I like the case but I did go back to a tudia for the super low profile of a basic tpu case.
deathshead said:
It will not fit in any phone type pouches or wallets,
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I bought this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Hor...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item20e2d249db belt clip pouch and the slim armor fits in it. It's a little tight, but it works.
Has anyone found an ultra thin case like a Calicase or Peel?
so far i can't find one. i loved the offical LG case for the nexus 5x. it was basically a cover for the back and had cutout on the bottom. all i want is to protect the back from scuffs. don't need a big case.
I'm holding out for the Ringke Slim to come out for the Pixel. It's been a perfect slim case for my old Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, and then the 6P.
I'll be using the Pleson TPU case in the mean time.
I ordered a pleson from amazon. It features some sort of dots on the back to prevent sticking air bubbles patterns. Get get on my s6edge with tpu cases today. We'll see how it holds up.
I've been looking for a thin case myself. I just put my Pixel into this case a few minutes ago:
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I was skeptical because of the top and bottom which typically are nonexistent on these types of cases but I'm very happy.
d-pak said:
I ordered a pleson from amazon. It features some sort of dots on the back to prevent sticking air bubbles patterns. Get get on my s6edge with tpu cases today. We'll see how it holds up.
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the Pleson one is one of my favorites! here it is on my pixel
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I've been looking for a thin case myself. I just put my Pixel into this case a few minutes ago:
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I was skeptical because of the top and bottom which typically are nonexistent on these types of cases but I'm very happy.
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I was looking at this case last night! Looks like the Ringke Slim, which I've had in the past and loved. Was it tight when putting it on? My only concern with these kinds of cases is scraping the edges of the phone when putting it on/taking it off.
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I was looking at this case last night! Looks like the Ringke Slim, which I've had in the past and loved. Was it tight when putting it on? My only concern with these kinds of cases is scraping the edges of the phone when putting it on/taking it off.
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I just popped it out and back in to see and no it didn't seem to be too tight. I don't believe this is a concern. The edges of the case are also rounded and have a soft matte type of finish.
Good case option from Amazon
If you need a quick case at a good price, try this one out. I ordered it in advance. It isn't that special but does the basics. I think it is slim, but not ultra slim. Check it out until more cases hit the market. Different colors and styles are available.
Search amazon for this name and brand. $7.99 shipped:
Google Pixel Case, DGtle [Shock Absorbent] Anti-Scratches TPU Gel Premium Slim Flexible Soft Bumper Rubber Protective Case Cover for Google Pixel (Smoke Black)
What I need is something like the custom live cases from Google, but not at $50 CAD. I have a Spigen thin fit on my 6P and I'm looking for something similar, but not clear.
what you guys are listing and talking about are thin cases, OP is looking for ultra thin cases, like the orzly flexslim series:
http://orzly.com/products/flexi-slim
I hoping they will come out with one for the pixel too, these are really just for scratch protection and will offer literally no drop protection, its similar to having a slim on your phone but more flexibility as you can just put it on and take it off easily.
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roccom33 said:
I've been looking for a thin case myself. I just put my Pixel into this case a few minutes ago:
Crappy S6 Edge photo
Amazon link
I was skeptical because of the top and bottom which typically are nonexistent on these types of cases but I'm very happy.
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Could you post a few more pics? I'm thinking of ordering this case too.
Thanks!
i'm hoping to go with just a bumper case around the outer edge, because this phone is a beauty and i dont want to cover it up! that said, if i did get a full case and wanted to keep it relatively slim, i'm probably go with the diztronic matte slim case. i have one on my 5x, and it's been not only great at protecting on minor falls and bumps, but has held up extremely well over time. couldn't say enough about that case. looks like amazon currently has it available for purchase, but it's not shipping until 11/4.
I'm using this i love the feel and fit on it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEAMYFS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I'm using this i love the feel and fit on it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEAMYFS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Are the edges the same color as the back (a matte black)? or are they glossy?
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I'm using this i love the feel and fit on it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEAMYFS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I was interested until I read some reviews stating that it's thick
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Spigen Case
FoleyRose said:
What I need is something like the custom live cases from Google, but not at $50 CAD. I have a Spigen thin fit on my 6P and I'm looking for something similar, but not clear.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Rugg...748052?hash=item3f6ce2e254:g:fj4AAOSwzaJX~SAC
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spigen-Rugg...748052?hash=item3f6ce2e254:g:fj4AAOSwzaJX~SAC
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Thanks for the suggestion, but that's actually exactly the case I have on right now. What I meant was a case with open top, open bottom and open buttons. But not clear.
There seems ot be some confusion on what an "Ultra thin" case actually is. let me help you guys better understand this, and why android people want huge clunky cases baffles me, but coming from a lifetime of androids, then switching to a 6s, and having a fantastic case experience... this is annoying.
This is an ultra thin case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JH87ZSQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Notice the use of factory buttons, it does not cover the bottom of the device, yet still wraps the corners so if dropped is protected. so far the closest I have found on amazon for my Pixel is this case from this thread:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3MQCG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which I ordered, and will arrive Thursday.
If there are plastic buttons that cover up the factor buttons that stick out of the case, it's safe to assume it's not an ultra thin case.
Just got that one by Maxboost and I can confirm its definitely the thinnest "case" out there right now. It's definitely a shell more than a case, and it's a bit slick, but overall I think I'm gonna stick with it. I used some fine steel wool to give it some grip, and it feels better IMO.
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There seems ot be some confusion on what an "Ultra thin" case actually is. let me help you guys better understand this, and why android people want huge clunky cases baffles me, but coming from a lifetime of androids, then switching to a 6s, and having a fantastic case experience... this is annoying.
This is an ultra thin case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JH87ZSQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Notice the use of factory buttons, it does not cover the bottom of the device, yet still wraps the corners so if dropped is protected. so far the closest I have found on amazon for my Pixel is this case from this thread:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3MQCG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which I ordered, and will arrive Thursday.
If there are plastic buttons that cover up the factor buttons that stick out of the case, it's safe to assume it's not an ultra thin case.
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Bingo bingo. People don't seem to get it. I settled for the maxboost also but it looks like decent space between the camera and the case worrying me. Calicase and peel are the leaders IMHO in this thin case space. Just no love for the pixel.
charklos said:
Just got that one by Maxboost and I can confirm its definitely the thinnest "case" out there right now. It's definitely a shell more than a case, and it's a bit slick, but overall I think I'm gonna stick with it. I used some fine steel wool to give it some grip, and it feels better IMO.
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Thanks for confirming. I was hoping for the ultra thin tpu. Can you add some pictures of it after the wool treatment?