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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wanderfowl:
Another Incipio Sylicrylic Case user here, fits alright with the extended battery, although it's tougher to get on. Fits great if you leave the back plate off, but then there's a big gap between the camera and the case, ripe for liquid flow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PTzero:
The Incipio Feather fits poorly on my GSM GNex (i9250). It's clearly made for the LTE (i515) which is thicker at the top/camera end. When installed on the i9250 there's a significant gap at the top while the bottom fits snugly.

It will not fit on the i9250 with the extended battery and back cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thescreensavers:
hmm, the Diztronic TPU Case was designed for the LTE version it says so on their site and all the Amazon Items.

I personally do not have an issue with my case with my LTE w/Extended Battery, only little thing is that the volume buttons are pretty sensitive, the case appears to hug too tightly in this area.

Ill try the sanding trick to see if that alleviates anything
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bhazard451:
I have both the Diztronic and an ebay S-line case with kickstand. LTE Nexus w extended battery.

The Diztronic was previously my favorite case, but the volume button is too tight and gets stuck.

The S-line isn't 100% flush and perfect. Where the screen curves the case is a little uneven, but it covers the entire phone and I actually like it better than the Diztronic. The kickstand is the icing on the cake. I missed not having it to watch vids coming from a Thunderbolt.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] drPheta:
I just received this case in the mail, and it's a very nicely made one. The fit is "relaxed" on the stock battery and cover. For the extended battery it's "snug". In fact, with stock battery/cover it slides out for easy battery access if needed. With the extended battery/cover it's tough to slide out if you need to get to the battery or SIM card. Still, it works well with either. No weird bulges or gaps anywhere.

Outside, it's your standard hard case. Low profile, solid, etc. On the inside there's a nice touch felt fabric to keep your case from scratches... I'd also imagine the felt helps to reduces jarring impact if you drop it.

CONS:

1. Felt is only lined on the back panel, not sides

2. It's painted, so I'd imagine this will rub/chip off at some point. I wish it was a dyed plastic instead of painted.

Definitely recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ThugEsquire:
Case-Mate Tough Case for Galaxy Nexus w/ Extended Battery

I've been using the Case-Mate Tough Case for the Galaxy Nexus, but it just barely doesn't fit quite right on the phone using the regular battery. I contacted Case-Mate's customer support, and they told me that they noticed a design flaw in the case, and that they would be happy to ship me the updated version when it is out in February. I speculate that the current Barely There case is for the GSM version of the GNex whereas the one that's coming out in February is for the LTE version of the phone.

Once Case-Mate releases the updated version, the Tough Case should fit perfectly with the regular battery on the LTE version of the phone--however, I have found that with the GSM version of the case, I can use it with the extended battery simply by leaving off the extended battery door entirely. The phone still has a lot of protection and fits really snugly so it's pretty hard to tell that the battery door isn't on.

I really like the feel and look of the Case-Mate Tough Case so I'm going to stick with it for now. It fits well enough, but I'm looking forward to the LTE update.

TL;DR: Case-Mate is coming out with an updated version of the Tough Case that should fit LTE GNexi better. You can use the Tough Case with an extended battery if you leave off the battery door.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vanhoud:
Please add this review

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1418054
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whoster69:
I went to their website and didn't see anything called the Casemate Pop for the Galaxy Nexus. Did you use a different one?

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That's sure a lot of help LOL! Yeah, I used to be a big supporter of Seidio, but after the last support debacle from them, I finally threw in the towel. I won't buy from them again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mvtm:
I just ordered 3 Cruzer Lite TPU cases for $20 on Amazon, as soon as i get my hands on them i plan to review them. I am aware of the volume buttons ... i'll cut those. Colors are Clear,Blue and Red. I definitely wanted a soft case, silicone like... this one comes close to my likes. I'm in Venezuela so it will take a while for these to arrive here. 10 days or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bunklung:
Active case with extended battery.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IG8n5Vuz-s#t=02m05s
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ronx162:
Qubits Black TPU Gel Skin Case Review/Pics

Not a full review yet, but here's a link to some info and pics for the Qubits Black TPU Gel Skin Case: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20828540
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ljwnow:
I am looking for an otterbox defender. Otterbox.com is offering buy one get one 50% off. I wonder if anyone wants to buy one with me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mazenimad:
Has anyone here got the Ghost Armor carbon fiber with a color other than grey, might want to post some pics. Am looking to buy one but dont want the grey and it gets confusing with the other colors

thnks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pattont:
I just don't feel that comfortable leaving the back off my phone with the active case. That just doesn't seem like a solution to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IIIPowerIII:
Theres still no case made for extended? What would be the best one for the moment? Im using Otterbox Commuter case, but im waiting for my battery to be delivered.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrbeare:
Diztronic tpu case

Amazon have a *Revision 2* of this case, if you brought one from amazon then all you need to do is email the manufacturer directly with your order number and they will send you the new case for free
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GNowner:
Hi, I'm suing Diztronic case. Fits well and generally I like it. However, now I'm looking for a pouch so I can hold it on my belt. I cannot find any that would fit GN with Diztronic. I've looked two Verizon stores and our local BestBuy. They had nothing to offer in this respect. Even universal pouch for "large dataphones" didn't work. This is the reason why I hesitate to buy from Amazon or Ebay. It might fit phone itself but not with Diztronic on it.

Do you know anything that I could use?

I appreciate your recomendations.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgmorris:
I had the Diztronic and other than the volume button issue I liked it. However with the case on the phone it has a hard time fitting into a belt pouch and without the case the phone is too slippery to easily extract.

For now, I've switched to the Qmadix Snap-On Case w/ Holster that I picked up off eBay for $20. It's not ideal as I liked my horizontal pouch that I used with my Droid X, but it works well enough that I'll be keeping it. As a plus, it will also work with the extended battery - I'm using the stock back to improve the fit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GNowner:
Thanks, tgmorris. Actually, this is not a bad idea. Two things that I don't like: there open and unprotected parts of the phone and it doesn't allow to have it horizontally. I guess I'll keep looking. Thanks anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgmorris:
Just a clarification... the Qmadix belt clip rotates so that the holder may be used in any direction.

I also just realized that because the Qmadix case doesn't fully cover the top or bottom edges of the phone that it will actually fit into the horizontal pouch case that I was using with my Droid X. Decisions, decisions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sgtcurry:
Incipio Silicrylic - got it in store yesterday along with the extended battery and it fits well. I dont see any bulge and I dont have a problem with the corners. Using it on the CDMA/LTE GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mailyfesux:
For a minute there I thought you were suing the Diztronic until I realized you meant 'using' haha:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GNowner:
Firstly, I'm not suing Diztronic, sorry for misspelling. Secondly, tgmorris, could you let me know if Qmadix leaves any marks on the phone and when you said it can be used with extended battery and stock cover, you mean original cover supplied with extended battery, right? Does it still sits tight in a holster? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] type_2:
Car Mount w/ Otterbox

http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Galaxy-Nexus_c_21957.html

Anybody use these car mounts with the Otterbox? I'm thinking of grabbing one, but wanted your opinions
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgmorris:
There are no marks that I can see from the case portion of the Qmadix. That said, if you plan to remove the case frequently I would think that may increase the chances for leaving marks but then that's probably true for all of the similar cases (Diztronic, etc.) that are of the semi-rigid snap-on variety.

Sorry for any confusion. I am using the extended battery with the back that came on the phone originally. The reason why is that original back is curved inwardly near the bottom of the phone while the back that comes with the EB is more rounded in that area. Most of the cases I've seen have been designed to fit the shape of the original back and the bottom portion of the original back allows for a better fit due to the shape of the transition in that area. Doing this seems to have no impact on how the case fits into the holster. Hopefully that all makes sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
I've been using the Seidio Active case on my VZW GN with the extended battery/back cover and it's perfect. It adds only minor bulk (mostly on the back) and feels fitted to the phone, without any noticable gaps. The added bonus is the kickstand, which reminds me a lot of my Thunderbolt. And FWIW, with the regular battery/back cover on, the case actually felt loose and flappy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mingtaoh:
thanks this is really helpful but i hope more cases can come out so we have more choices:P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuzakuTheKnight:
Could you post pictures? Does the kickstand add a lot of thickness? I had a Seidio Active for my HTC Incredible and loved it, but I was slightly turned off by the kickstand they added on the Galaxy Nexus' version. What are your thoughts after having used it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hynfya:
--- A couple of questions about the Seidio Active, if anybody knows... How does it compare size wise to the OB Defender? (I had the defender, but felt it was a bit too bulky for my tastes. Did feel like a tank though,)

Also, a concern of mines is grip, does the Active have a pretty good rubbery grippy feel to it? I'd rather have lint stuck to the case, then have the phone slide right out of my picket when i sit down. (the defender had good grip, but again, too bulky)

So I'm hoping that the Active will be slimmer, add decent protection, and provide a good comfortable feel when holding it.

thanks...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
IMO, the Active is pretty grippy with a good rubbery feel in hand. It certainly stays in my pocket, and does take minimal effort to drag my pocket lining along when I take the phone out. I don't wear skinny jeans, but I imagine that it'll be much more difficult for those who do. I don't like how linty it can get, but it's a fine trade off for the secure feel I get when holding it, compared to how scared I felt holding a slim smooth phone. AFAIK, the silicone isn't thick like the Incipio Silicrylic version. The corners is very solid, well supported.

I have to stress that I didn't like how it feel until after I was using the extended batterry/back cover. The ridges on the side aids only in helping me grip the phone better. When I was using the regular battery/cover, the sides was a bit flappy where the volume button area had a certain give to it that "click" when I was pressing it in. That went away after the extended battery/cover got installed. I did have to massage the silicone and the exterior casing, squish it and press the installation a bit more, but any gaps I noticed in the beginning is now nonexistent.

In regard to the kickstand. The way I hold the phone, the kick stand "bulk" doesn't hinder. It kinda goes in the negative space of my palm when I hold the phone, often time it doesn't even come into contact the skin, so it hides very well. It's not as long as I want :eek:, coming from my Thunderbolt, but it does its job very well and it's a great bonus.

I really like the case. I was considering getting the Otterbox Commuter since I like how the sides of the case is supporting the silicone lining. But reading reviews about the slight slippery-ness of the overall case made me reconsider. Both of Commuter and the Active have something that I like, the fact that they hide the 3-pins dock connective port. Since, likely so, these aftermarket cases will have to be removed if you use the OEM dock, it doesn't make sense to make space for it when you're using the case.

Pictures will come. I forgot to bring my DSLR to work today, so any pictures will come in the evening.

The downside, beside the lint attraction, is the lack of color choices. I would have LOVED a RED version or even one in WHITE, but I'll be fine. It would be great if Seidio could sell the back plate in different color, for 10-12 bucks.

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Please see above. In short, you shouldn't be bothered by it. If you always hold the phone FLAT in your hand, you would feel the raised portion. I grip my phone and I don't notice anything. It is the thickest part of the case though, but I've never felt it.

Looks like SEIDIO have released a non-kickstand version for 5 bucks cheaper. That's another way to go, though I'd still make the same choice if it comes down to the two.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordo_99:
thanks for that comparison...adding it to the list :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hynfya:
thanks asianrag. ... for the additional comments. .got me leaning towards the active again. glad it has a good feel in the hand.

anybody else know how it compares to the defender in thickness? since the deserver is so far my only point of reference.

i wonder if the non kick stand version reduces bulk?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boynamedstacy:
Diztronic is now shipping revision #3 with the volume rocker cutout. Here is today's update from their site..

01/03/2012: We are now shipping our revision 3 matte black and matte smoke cases! Revision 3 has a volume button cutout. If you'd prefer a revision 2 case with a covered volume button Amazon will have some in stock tomorrow.

UPDATE: I just placed an order and will let you guys know how it works with and without the ex battery when it arrives. I assume I will have to go backless with the extended battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
From the specs on Seidio's website, they shaved only .2mm off, which was basically the kickstand hump.

There's something I've been noticing the last few day that explains why the kickstand version works so well with the extended battery.

From the camera opening to the kickstand area, the back plate doesn't directly touch the silicone core. Probably to accommodate kickstand opening support. And where the kickstand is, the silicone core has an opening, which, I think, is the reason why the curve of the extended battery is able to work witht the case. So by eliminating the kickstand area, they'll be able to flatten that gap, allowing the back plate to directly touch the silicone and provide a tighter fit, but could eliminate the compatibility with the extended battery/cover. But the width doesn't seem to have changed, and it's the only area that my hand touches the most, as I grip the phone, so the thinning of the case wouldn't be felt where it really counts. YMMV, natch.

Just my 2cents.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuzakuTheKnight:
Thanks for the info! I didn't know that they released a version without a kickstand. I'm picking up an extended battery tomorrow so the information about how well the extended battery fit is good to know. I'll probably wait until somebody tries the non-kickstand with the extended battery to see how that plays out. Looking forward to the pics as those might help alleviate my concerns with the kickstand.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pattont:
I bought the rocketfish case last night from Best Buy. I have the Nexus LTE with the slim extended battery. With the extended back it would snap, but it was really tight. I got home and put the regular cover over the extended battery and it fit better, BUT it seems to be pulling at my InvisibleShield I have on the screen of my phone. Around the bottom left corner and the sides of the phone my shield seems to be bubbling. I have had my shield on there since release day of this phone so it's nothing like it wasn't dry when I put this case on it. I went ahead and ordered the Seidio one from Amazon thinking it would be of better build quality. I guess we will see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] typhoonz:
Nice Thread - keep it up!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boynamedstacy:
Cancel that screen protector if you can an get the XO Skin!! I have used multiple protectors and own three cases. The XO Skin is the only one that is not affected by cases and is the best quality by far. The Invisible Shield is nice but I couldn't stand the orange peel look and the case issue you mentioned. Trust me man... XO is the shiznit. You wont even know its there
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wanderfowl:
Just got my Otterbox Commuter. I like the size and fit-and-finish compared to the Incipio Sylicrylic, but the otterbox is much more slippery in the hand, and the buttons aren't terribly "clicky" with the Otterbox, which is vaguely annoying.

Also, the otterbox fits much better with the extended battery if you use the stock (non-extended) battery door.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Here's a few images of the Active.

It's a very slim design, IMO. FWIW, the chunkier area (the back plate) hides very well in the palm of my hand. And you can see that there's a slight gap by lower area of the camera opening.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Here's another set of images. I tried to focus on the kickstand portion a bit more. Excuse the different lighting.

Things to check out are the exposed area where you can see the battery cover. The whole kickstand area isn't covered by the silicon inner, which would be a reason why the extended battery/cover works with this case design. Notice the "big" hump of the kickstand area. I don't feel it when holding the case, though YMMV. And the overall case does have a slight curve to it though it's hard to see in some of the pics.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
I bought the XO skin and can attest to the seeming lack of orange peel when applied. However, I incurred a slight poke to the screen so I couldn't use it. I ended up using the SGP Flex that I bought. That one does have orange peel, but it's more of a visual thing since the texture feels very slight to the touch and the screen is really slick regardless.

I've attached two images. The straight on one show what it looks like. And the angled one show how it feels.... :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuzakuTheKnight:
Thanks for all the pics, Asisanrage!

I'm definitely gonna get the Active. I wonder if the non-kickstand version will also have the cutout in the silicon (maybe they thought ahead and did it so it would fit the extended as well as the original battery). If not, it would be easy to cut out an opening myself.

Could I request two more pics from you? I would like to see what the silicon layer looks like by itself and on the phone without the hard shell that way I can determine how big the cutout is and where it is placed.

Thanks again for all the feedback that you have provided about this case!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RollingDonut:
I currently use an Otterbox Defender with the extended battery and the Verizon branded clear display protector with no issues. I had the same 'loose' feeling when I had the standard battery and cover encased within the Defender shell (I noticed this when constantly plugging in the USB cable).

Those excellent pictures convinced me to place an order with Seidio. I much prefer the look of the Active case and the rubber inner / hard-shell outer case composition (it just makes more sense to me). I work in a warehouse environment and am constantly looking for something that has decent protection with a study holster. The Otterbox Defender works well in this regard, but I'm looking for something more along the lines of their Commuter series with a holster combination.

Looking forward to trying this new case out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeCore:
i had a slip grip for my droid x with the active case and it worked great. the mount is solid and didn't extend any vibration down into the phone. i actually took it as far as insetting a magnet into the slipgrip so it would flip the X into car mode. i'm happy to see these becoming available and hope they make one that fits the active case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Here's some new pics. The case was the lint-iest its ever been, but it wasn't hard to clean, afterward. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordo_99:
If you ever feel like taking more pictures...one that I think would be particularly helpful would be one with the naked phone next to the case but comparing the thickness.

After seeing those last pictures comparing the naked phone to the case it doesn't seem as bulky as people have make it out to seem and now I'm a little interested.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Coderedpl:
I need a holster but I also need a good sturdy case that will protect a fall.

So far I'm having a hard time deciding between the

Otterbox Defender and

Seidio Active (without the kickstand)

I currently have the Verizon Wireless holster/shell combo but it doesn't protect the phone well enough it seems. Had the defender on my incredible and it was pretty darn good.

Any advice?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
I'm not fond of the those bulky thick cases. I guess I need to research VZW's case since I've used it without incident.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Coderedpl:
I just don't feel like it gives enough protection.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuzakuTheKnight:
You are awesome. I'm ordering a white non-kickstand version once the color is on amazon (free 2-day shipping!). I'll post about the fitment with the extended battery once I get it. If it is too tight, I'll make a similar cutout.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
You should also consider the Otterbox Commuter, if you haven't already. IMO, the defender is too bulky for me. The Active (or the Commuter) is a great compromise, and the kickstand gives me added functionality without adding any noticeable bulk.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Here's what I have. Hope it helps. IMO, this is not a bulky case at all and the side ridges only helps with the gripping of the phone. Coming from the Thunderbolt, I was already used to holding something with the same width as the SGN. But it's the height of the SGN that makes it harder to hold the phone and use it at the same time, so having a case that helps with the grip was important to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Interesting idea. Please post some pictures if you do end up cutting it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GNowner:
I'm using Diztronic case. I couldn't find a holder/case large enough (the one that I can put on the belt horizontally) to accommodate the phone with Diztronic on it. Finally I purchased one on Amazon and it does fit. It costs around $8 including shipping. Received today - looks good to me. I'm not sure how long will it last - so far so good. Whoever might be interested here is the description so you can find it (I can't insert links yet):

Leather Case with Magnetic Flap for Google Nexus S 4G / LG Optimus 2x P990 Star / Motorola Droid 3 XT862 / MB855 Photon 4G / T-Mobile G2x, Black
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SuzakuTheKnight:
I ended up ordering directly from Seidio (couldn't wait). I'll take some pictures if I end up cutting it.

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