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Suggestions for a Galaxy Nexus case

blarelli

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Mar 26, 2011
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I'm looking for a good galaxy nexus case. The phone is great, it just seems a little flimsy to me so I'd like to find a solid case that doesn't add much bulk to the phone. The thinner the better.

Any help is appreciated.


Edit: Oh, I should add that I'm talking about the HSPA+ unlocked version from the google play store.
 
Cases are like vehicles, suggestions will vary but good suggestions will be based on need.

What are the main features/functions you desire:

Protection
Grip
Ability to clip on belt
Ability to car dock
Size
Visually pleasing
......
I use otter box because I want max protection.

I'm looking for protection and I want to keep it slim. I couldn't care less how it looks as long as it protects the phone from drops without being bulky or heavy.
 
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I am a total novice in smartphone. However I don't want to pay a fortune for a case. I searched on eBay for "Galaxy Nexus i9250 case". As I don't know about the difference of the materials, I order one of each type (hard case, TPU, silicon, etc). Overall, I bought 3 different cases for less than $15. Free shipment. I find they work OK.
 
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I'm looking for protection and I want to keep it slim. I couldn't care less how it looks as long as it protects the phone from drops without being bulky or heavy.


I swear by otterbox defender and it honestly doesn't feel that bulky to me but I would bet I am in minority when it comes to bulk. It protects everything including screen and it has belt clip.

Can cost $25-$49 ..... shop around.
 
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There is a beautiful high quality Seido Active white gloss hard and black rubber hybrid case on Amazon for like $21 sold directly from Amazon brand new. (Meaning not a third party seller)

Just search Seido Active Galaxy Nexus on Amazon. You'll see it on the first or second page.
 
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I swear by otterbox defender and it honestly doesn't feel that bulky to me but I would bet I am in minority when it comes to bulk. It protects everything including screen and it has belt clip.

Can cost $25-$49 ..... shop around.

Which Nexus do you have, GSM or CDMA? I was gonna get one for my GSM Nexus but heard the defender is a little too big.
 
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I have 3 of the Cruzerlite Androidified TPU cases and love them!!

Amazon.com: Black - Cruzer Lite Androidified A2 TPU Case - For Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 & GT-i9250): Cell Phones & Accessories

And if you buy 2 you get one free! Just use the coupon code BUY2GONE

I got three of these (I like having color choices). Currently protecting my phone with the teal color case. I had another TPU case for my old Galaxy S2.

They work really well. Nice snug fit, open holes for the buttons and pogo pins. It even comes with a lanyard loophole. (I use wrist straps on my phones because I'm a butterfingers.) I like that it adds a rubber bumper around the screen edges. Protects the screen from ever coming in contact with the ground to scratch/break.
 
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The Diztronic Matte smoked grey TPU case is the best I've seen to date.

I also went with the smoke case and it's awesome... and only $10.

As mentioned above, all the cutouts are absolutely perfect, plus it gives the phone a little bit of friction with a surface when laying it on its side for watching videos so it doesn't fall off the table, yet it doesn't interfere when taking it out of a pocket (my old phone had a silicone case that would turn my pocket inside out when I took it out).

It's also very tight on the phone, but not hard to take off for cleaning.
 
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