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S Line Wave Case, Stylus and Screen protector for 99p delivered

Go go go!
Cheap case to tie me over until more cases hit the market and it I'm going to attempting to cut out one as a bumper in a pouch.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/S-Line-Wave-Gel-Skin-Case-Cover-SP-Retractable-Pen-For-LG-E960-Nexus-4-/230886722288?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item35c1ebcaf0

My review of the TPU case HERE
Giving this one away for free

Wow, cheapest I've seen by far. Thanks
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Nice find!
Got the clear one for 2.99 last week.
Might go for a black one too... Or a different colour...hmm don't know
Quite like the grey but they don't have it

Pictures of what it looks like with the back cut out.

I'm not a fan of mine. The fit is way too tight, I feel like I'm going to break the glass when I remove the case.

I just got my clear one from last week and a blue one. No complaints here, good for the price and is thinner than the tpu case i bought for my htc desire ages ago. Gives a nice grip and doesn't look bad personally.
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Heres the back of the blue one, cut outs are fine.
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Haha, thanks for the picture, but I meant more with what the OP was going to do, cutting out the back and all.
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Thanks for the picture, but I was looking for what the OP was talking about, cutting out the back portion to make a bumper case instead.

Bumper case

Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
Found this on ebay
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171033319169
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I think this one looks good. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alum...axy-S4-SIV-i9500-Free-shipping/894804372.html
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rubberized?
I'm interested in a bumper as well but I'd prefer a rubber one, similar to the one iPhone 4 got after the Antennagate scandal.

RE: Aluminium Bumper
I just received mine after ordering it last week and it fits pretty well. Looks a few nano-meters off at some places and build quality i'd put at 8.5/10 but for a bumper under $15 i'd say go for it.
Also i got the silver brushed aluminium one and based on the design quality, id say the blue one would get scuffed pretty easily.
Hope this helped...if it did you know where the thanks button is :cyclops:

Trying to find the perfect bumper
jlegrange said:
Is anyone using a bumper style case, if so any recommendations.
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I ordered and received three different ones from Amazon:
rooCASE
Photive Hybrid
Poetic
All three of these are EXACTLY the same. No difference at all. So, if you want one of these, order the cheapest one.
I also ordered a couple others, which have not yet been received:
Case Square
KaysCase
I hope that these other two will be softer. The top ones are harder plastic.
UPDATE - These two are a little softer, but both have a cutout on one of the corners for a strap, which makes damage more likely if you drop it. I've stuck with the first models above, and been happy. One thing I especially like is that these bumpers aren't slick, so they very slightly stick in your pocket, making it so that they won't fall out unless you pull them out - nice.
With my S2 I used to have the Neo Hybrid EX bumper, and that was the perfect bumper - silicone inside, harder plastic outside. Spigen didn't make this for the S3, so we probably won't see it for the S4 either, unfortunately.

i ordered the grey Aluminum one last night. ill be lucky to get it in like 3 weeks. haha

This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper

bpark19 said:
This would look similar to those you see here G.lider aluminum bumper
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the G.LIDER one looks best imo

Waiting for SGP lumi bumper
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I got this one in red it does the job and buttons are a lot easier to get to than my hard cover case
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=370815234491
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Ive got an aluminium one the silver one its really nice I love it.

I'm waiting on mine...
this is what i got
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYGB2ZG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the metal aluminum bumper from eBay it's pretty fresh and not expensive
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Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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blkghost22 said:
Got my bumper case and im loving it... once i can get a camera ill post pic of the ine i have
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Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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baolongn said:
Any update? I am thinking of getting the same case
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Sorry still wasnt able to get pics...but love it... u know the bumper cases for iphone or even the nexus 4 its exactly the same... no back like the others.. just straight bumper... i would say get it if ur like me. No bulkyness and alkost naked but still protected a bit

Yep just ordered one.. thanks!
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221230631883...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
im waiting for this to come in the mail. does anyone have experience with this case. i mainly bought it for the finger grips and that it has rubber buttons. it doesnt have a name brand tho

Carbon Fiber SKIN

really nice looking carbon fiber skin for the S4
http://www.bodyguardz.com/armor-car...alaxy-s-4-iv.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority

Yes it does look awesome, but i don't know. I've had a bad experience applying such "skins" ( mostly screen protectors ) . Someone has to test it :angel:

Hi
I have a similar on my S4. Easier to apply than a screen protector. Although the sid sections can be found pain.
-Airax

If you think so..... that's using the 3M DiNoc vinyl, and it's very thick, doesn't bend easily, and those corners will always look terrible if they're pre-cut like that - the correct vinyl to use is the 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber, I've had a lot of good experience with it in the past
Some of my past phones I've free-hand cut using 3M DiNoc:
Captivate in black and white carbon
Atrix 4G in black carbon

this cover is too weak!!

Mr.20 said:
this cover is too weak!!
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Give details! What do you mean by this?
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Look at sitckerboy . Net they have lots of skins for the s4.
Here are some photos of a skin on one of my s4's
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rodger-sp said:
Look at sitckerboy . Net they have lots of skins for the s4.
Here are some photos of a skin on one of my s4's
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Wow that is a pretty awesome looking sticker case.
Can you still remove the battery cover without running the sticker?

Yes there is a skin on the battery door and a separate skins on the sides. I use the discount code ( rt ) for 5% off everything at stickerboy . Net
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That Stickerboy stuff looks nice! I might still go with a case, but get a skin for the front. Unless I opt for a glass protector.

rodger-sp said:
Yes there is a skin on the battery door and a separate skins on the sides. I use the discount code ( rt ) for 5% off everything at stickerboy . Net
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How do they get them to round the corners like that?
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baolongn said:
How do they get them to round the corners like that?
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The best way to install the skin is with a hair dryer. You heat up the skin and then you can form it to the bend.
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A little expensive for what it is.

I always have troubles with skins
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That's a nice carbon fiber sticker.

i bought my own 3m vinyl for 4 bucks. Enough to do 4 phones. and wrapped it myself, Edges look much cleaner. the OP is a ripoff.
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Galaxy S 4 Protective Cover +, White EF-PI950BW

Just wanted to show off the OEM case that Samsung sells on their website. This was $21 on amazon with prime, or $29 on samsung.com ($14.99 with the 50% off coupon). Looks great, fits great, and is listed as able to fit with the galaxy multimedia dock with case on. Buttons feel great and case comes on and off very easy. The white backing is a matte pearl white and all the cutouts are perfect.

the white case looks really great with the white phone, you almost cant tell its a case

thanks for the pictures! will be picking one up today in white :good:

it's a nice case but I think I rather have just a bumper the back makes it look awkward even though it tries to mimic the original rear cover...

galaxy808 said:
it's a nice case but I think I rather have just a bumper the back makes it look awkward even though it tries to mimic the original rear cover...
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Thanks for your opinion, to each their own.
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I have the bright blue one. They really are very nice looking and well fitting cases. I love the look and feel of the case. Not quite enough protection for me as a daily driver though, so I don't use it that often.

I have the dark navy one for the black phone. I like it a lot.
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just got mine, best case ive used for the s4 hands down! wont be using my sgp neo hybrid anymore.

I got the Navy blue on my white S4. This will be my daily case from now on unless i need the extra juice then I'd slap my Anker 5200 with my white hyperion case on it.
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I have the dark navy on my black s4 and really like it, does anybody have a glass protector with this case? Hows the fitting if so?
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unciviilized said:
I have the dark navy on my black s4 and really like it, does anybody have a glass protector with this case? Hows the fitting if so?
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It fit with my glas.tr perfectly

Do you have direct link of it on amazon ? Is there a black version ?
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Netuser said:
Do you have direct link of it on amazon ? Is there a black version ?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BUIG6E0
Navy blue is as close you will get to black though.
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I have a navy blue one for $20 plus shipping im willing to let go of. Not close enough to black for me but awesome case! PM me. I bought it from the samsung store 5 days ago.

I prefer black why they didnt made any black
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[SF COATED] SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective S View Cover

UPS just dropped this off 5 minutes ago. My first impression is that this is the best case for the gs4 for people who want a cover style case. This is the case that Samsung should have made for the gs4. It definitely mimics the curves of the gs4 very well. It has generous port openings that looks to even fit third party adapters. It also has the it blaster port opening. The headphone opening fits all of my headphones such as the vmoda m100, audeo phonak pfe232 and velodyne vpulse. The hinge is made of plastic but this case definitely feels high quality.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Pr...3911394&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=spigen+sg4+view
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My recommendation.... Buy this case immediately. It can be broken down into 3 different styles of case.
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i have the regular spigen slim armor case and love it. they make quality stuff

I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case

bayniner said:
I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case
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This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.

daihung1 said:
Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.
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Yes you can fold it back all the way. The screen on the case exposes the camera. If you want the camera totally unblocked, then hold the cover halfway open.
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actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view

eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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dee32181 said:
Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush

dee32181 said:
This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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eyecon82 said:
the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush
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The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Mine gathers a lil lint but its not nearly as bad as the silicone from otterbox cases or untreated silicone. It wipes off very easily.
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I prefer the case having the clip todue to the fact that it keeps the case closed. I dont use my samsung s view case due to the case flapping open.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Yes I have the white model and it has a gloss finish
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I have both the spigen sview and the samsung sview with the spigen cover, the samsung and spigen combo Is nice but the case would constantly open in my pocket due to lack of latch and their for was draining my battery, with the spigen sview dont have to worry about it opening and it looks alot nicer and offers more protection, ive had mine since release and it have never once gotten cought on anything

Mine should be arriving this week. I cannot wait
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dee32181 said:
The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket

eyecon82 said:
it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket
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Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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dee32181 said:
Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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Just noticed you have a screen protector and a flip cover!
Paranoid much?
Seriously man, ditch the screen protector. It takes away from the screen beauty and screws up the tactile smoothness between your finger and screen