What is the best case for the N4?

[badbrad17]

Since I didn't get my Nexus 4 yet, I need to ask - Can we just leave the back protector(the one that comes originally) on the phone?

Yes you can. I did this until I got my case.

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[aguillen89]

Is the case a TPU(flexible) or hard case type?

So my case came in on saturday, and it is not a TPU flexible case. It is made out of the same plastic, but this case is much more durable. You can read my full description on amazon here.
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[rudeshko]

So my case came in on saturday, and it is not a TPU flexible case. It is made out of the same plastic, but this case is much more durable. You can read my full description on amazon here.
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Could you please post some pictures of the case and Nexus 4 with the case on it please? I tried to find some reviews or pics in the internet but haven't found any..

 

[bobjohnson201]

Got my cruzerlite case. Seems nice so far. Am liking the teal color and the button cutouts.

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[bobjohnson201]

Yes you can. I did this until I got my case.

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i wish i had the sense to do that... i already have some scratches on the back and only took it out with me a couple of times :'(

 

[bobjohnson201]

whos tried the knockoff bumper? any good?

 

[bobjohnson201]

cruzerlite just released a new one
Bugdroid Circuit Case for Nexus 4 - Nexus 4 - LG - Cases

i like the look of that better than mine. too bad it wasn't available when i ordered my case

 

[badbrad17]

i wish i had the sense to do that... i already have some scratches on the back and only took it out with me a couple of times :'(

Dang that sucks. I bet it was from a bit of grit between you phone and table etc.

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[bobjohnson201]

Dang that sucks. I bet it was from a bit of grit between you phone and table etc.

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Nah I don't think it was from the table I think it was from something in my car or pocket

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[badbrad17]

Nah I don't think it was from the table I think it was from something in my car or pocket

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either way. Major bummer

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[SOLGarion]

whos tried the knockoff bumper? any good?

From some other threads it seems the poetic bumpers are separating some at the seams. They do have a 3 year warranty (I haven't had a single phone for 3 years since flip phone days) so any with that issue should be able to get a replacement. Hopefully a newer batch will get better because it seems pretty soon to be falling apart. Having to do a RMA for your case every 2 weeks is no fun. Especially since it is $10 now.

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[bobjohnson201]

From some other threads it seems the poetic bumpers are separating some at the seams. They do have a 3 year warranty (I haven't had a single phone for 3 years since flip phone days) so any with that issue should be able to get a replacement. Hopefully a newer batch will get better because it seems pretty soon to be falling apart. Having to do a RMA for your case every 2 weeks is no fun. Especially since it is $10 now.

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where did you read about the bumpers separating at the seams? yea if its true than its not worth in IMO

 

[bobjohnson201]

either way. Major bummer

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i try not to think about it, else i get sleepless nights...

 

[SOLGarion]

where did you read about the bumpers separating at the seams? yea if its true than its not worth in IMO

Over on the XDA boards.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36116203
Bumper Case from Poetic (12/24 ship) & Atmosphere Case

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[bobjohnson201]

after my aux cable wasn't working with my cruzerlite case on (and the s line case), i started to realize that the case wasn't the problem, the aux cable was. after doing some quick research i found that special aux cables are designed with a "step" in the plug design so that it does interfere with the added thickness of a case. i found this on amazon Amazon.com: Mediabridge 3.5mm Male To 3.5mm Male Stereo Audio Cable - 4 Feet - Step Down Design accommodates iPhone, iTouch, SmartPhone and MP3 cases: Electronics and it does interfere with the case!

i've attached a pic of my old aux cable so you guys can see what i am talking about. hope this helps!

 

[jim302]

I just ordered one of these...
Black Hard Case Cover Belt Clip Holster Face in Out LG Google Nexus 4 | eBay

It won't offer much drop protection, but also won't add any bulk to the phone. I had a very similar case for my Thunderbolt (it was probably from the same manufacturer in China). The holster was very secure, but it was still easy to remove the phone when needed. Hopefully the Nexus 4 version is just as good.

I also have a Cruzerlite Androidified A2 case. It is a very good case, but I need a holster. I don't like the horizontal pouch style holsters, and all of the top loading versions I have seen were either too small to fit the phone and case, or way too large.

 

[Kmasum]

I got this from amazon , it's OK for 10 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009Y...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU2499964

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[bobjohnson201]

After just popping my phone out of my cruzerlite case for the hell of it, and seeing how damn beautiful this phone is, I feel very reluctant to put it back in... I think I wanna go the bumper + screen protector route...

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[nigeljennings]

Pre ordered a seido active case with kickstand but at the moment using a wallet style flip case that folds in landscape to view judge Judy on you tube
Wallet case http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=380544214163
Sceen protector is garbage though and I took it off.
Seidio case http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/seidio-a...4-with-kickstand-black-p37673.htm?referer=int

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[turb0wned]

Google's bumper with XtremeGuard or Zagg Invisible Shield front and back protector....