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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donovanc.williams:
Thanks!

The metallic case is legit, I kind of wish I would have ordered that one instead of matte black. If they were a little less expensive I would just order both of em. Awesome case man!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jaevlar:
No problem!

I was wondering about getting the matte black at first but decided to go with the metallic. It blends in really nice with the phone imho.

The price may be a little steep, but hey, it's a sturdy case with a really good fit :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisAG:
How's the grip with that metalic case? I'm leaning towards the matte black because they say it adds some grip.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rizzxx7:
I've had them both, it seems the same
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Buttafinguz:
Just got my matte black case today in the mail. The case looks great. Very sleek and high quality. It does NOT add any significant grip, at least not from what I've experienced so far. I like the fact they throw in a free screen cover, however, I wasn't going to bother with it, simply because in my past experiences, they typically pick up dust and dirt around the edges and start looking kind of of dirty. Nevertheless, I figured if I want protection, I might as well go all out and add the screen cover too. It went on pretty well, however, the edges don't seem to have much stick and I can tell they are not adhering to the screen very well. But for free, what can you expect right? I only really wanted the case. It snaps in place and has a nice snug fit. The phone fits just as easily in my pocket as it does without the case and the covers for the headphone jack and USB port fit well and keep the lint out. You even get a spare set if you lose them. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donovanc.williams:
Man your not joking. I just got mine today (2 days early!) and it is a super sturdy case and it fits perfect. I felt a little safer with the diztronic tpu case on there but this case is second to none in terms of aesthetic appeal. Plus it covers all 4 corners which is nice too.

I highly recommend this case to anyone who wants a high quality, super low profile case, that adds at least some protection. My phones are normally naked so this is the perfect "in between" for me. Also, I put on the screen protector pretty successfully and managed to get a minimal amount of the "pop up" around the edges. The screen protector isn't super high quality or anything but will suffice, I like it enough to stick with this instead of spending another $15 on an SGP one.

If you want quite a bit more protection with a little more bulk go with the diztronic, which doesn't fee *quite* as high quality but is also only 1/3 the price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jaevlar:
Seriously. This case has a fit like a vice.

Managed to tear off the usb-protector cap while it was in my pocket.

How the hell do i get my case off? :confused: Just tear it out..?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rizzxx7:
Start from the top corner and just pull it off
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jaevlar:
Thanks!

As i said, grip like a vice! :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AdrianE46:
I recently ordered one of these (still wayting on it) and i was wondering if it would fit over the gsm 2000mah extended battery cover. Does anyone have both so they can tell me first-hand?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khaidottk:
I have a GSM extended battery on the way and will try it out on my case when it gets here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prowede:
I have remove the 2000mAh battery cover, and then use the Ringke Slim directly.

It fits!

And i found that the old one (Season1, e.g. Metallic color) is not really fit when using w/o 2000mAh cover.

But those in season2 fit much better.

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Ringke Slim case Season2

left: Blue(a bit purple), Gold, Matte Black
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] worm-:
anoyone know if this will fit over the cdma extended battery? original or extended backdoor
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calubren:
They look really nice.

Can you please take two fotos from the right and left side

with the 2000mAh battery?

And is everything fitting well without the extended cover?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rizzxx7:
It will not fit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ifse:
I'm also waiting for one that fits the extended battery. Not sure I want to go without cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] da_hool:
The Rearth Blue colour on the Korean site looks awesome! You can really see the quality in the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMfTTf5mgaQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] i n f a m o u s:
Does anyone know a way to take off these cases carefully? I'm planning to buy a full body skin protector but don't know how to remove the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] da_hool:
The Youtube video posted right before your post shows how to remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kicknik:
I think I'm about to pick one of these up.

Anyone have any advice: white or metallic?

I appreciate any help! Also if anyone wants to resell theirs just send me a pm :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] awefjio:
Metallic blends in with the phone best. White stands out more. Depends on what your own personal preferences are.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rizzxx7:
metallic seems like its part of the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prowede:
I have got the metallic one before.

But i just sold it because I think the color is a bit "plastic like"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dyndragon:
Just got my matte black case, and I'm lovin' it. I love the soft touch, yet more grippy than the naked back of the GN. The edges of the case just extend barely past the screen to give it protection when put screen down on a flat surface, and all the corners are protected. If it was dropped on the side, the edges would protect the phone. However, the left and right edges ARE exposed, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. The TPU cases for this phone do offer a bit more protection because the edges are covered all the way around, but they don't nearly look as sleek or have the nice soft feel that this case has.

The port covers don't add any thickness either, a bonus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bfern002:
can anyone verify how this case works with the "non-case fit" XO skin screen protector? I'm looking to get a case that is as sexy as this one and doesn't mess up my perfect screen protector application :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcoy82:
I went to go order one of the metallic one and now they are out of stock of them. The only thing they have left in stock at the moment is the Pink and Noble Black :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] egadzook:
The regular cut xo skin fits fine with the case; the case doesn't infringe onto the display at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fumanstan:
I ordered my matte black one and it shipped on the 17th, but I still haven't recieved it. :( Tracking info just says it's in Louisiana and has been since the 18th with no updates. Sigh.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bfern002:
thanks for the feedback. now just need to wait for the matte black to come back in stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whereisit:
I'm currently using alpine white case, my phone got scratched on the side next to the 3 prongs (not the exposed section of the phone) but the inner protected area. Just want check if you guys experience any scratches when put or remove the case often.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nycebo:
Haven't had that issue with my LTE version. I just wish that it would fit better over the top edge of the phone since it would then be the best case I've used yet...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gazpeiti:
Hi,

Do you still have the metallic case avail? if so, how much do you want for it?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bowtieduece:
Has anyone here used both the case mate and the rearth cases, could you give us a comparison? Curious because it is said that the casemate was designed for the lte nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plasticdarlow:
I use the casemate on my GSM and it fits like a glove.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thequinox:
I just got my metalic case in the mail for my GSM SGN.

Wow. This thing is perfect! Fits amazingly well. Tight, secure, out of the way. You can barely feel it. It's all a solid metallic color, the exact same color as the side of the phone actually so it blends in perfectly. Great attention to detail as it really compliments the phone.

Highly recommended!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wurlitzer_:
@bowtieduece I was not impressed by the case mate "barely there". I don't have the LTE nexus. As I'm waiting for the ringke, I'll post about how they compare.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neoxz:
Just ordered mine few mins back :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
I have a metallic one for sale
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrwebb:
Just ordered the alpine white 1....since they are back in stock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zapford:
Just ordered my Matte Black... hope it wings its way from the US to Kazakhstan :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisAG:
Are you talking about the Case Mate Barely There? For the GSM it fits like a glove that is one size too big.

It fits fine at the base of the phone, but as you move up the side ridges protrude more, and if you press the top half of the phone's display it can rock back and forth within the case. I returned it for this reason, and I'm waiting on the Rinke Slim.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobluejd:
Bad News for extended!!!

This is an auto-generated email from an address that does not accept replies.

The case number 1032 has been updated.

You can check this case status by visiting this web page: http://www.rearthusa.com/crm.asp?mk=ffebfd1elb-1032

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Subject: Slim for LTE Samsung Galaxy Nexus w/ Extended Battery

Hi,

Most likely we will not be developing this case because of the rapidly changing market. We are anticipating that Samsung will make some minor adjustment for the battery life issue with this device.

Regards,

Charlie

Sincerely,

RearthUSA
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masterxchief:
That's a shame. I was looking forward to getting this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobluejd:
Agreed, here is whole conversation. His first response was promising!!! Then he responded again :confused::(

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MagicMan3:
I got the same one last night, LOVE it!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] v3rn:
Ugh so this isn't really designed for the LTE Verizon version?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MW7V8O/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

I ordered it figuring it would fit the Verizon version fine, but if it doesn't stick out past the front I may end up cancelling my order.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plasticdarlow:
I got mine @ Bestbuy in Canada. There is zero movement. Fits perfect and love the look and feel.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/case-mate-case-mate-barely-there-samsung-galaxy-nexus-case-cm017184-black-cm017184/10187463.aspx?path=c26668485d8ffb085e480f169a12774een02
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jtambis6:
You can scratch me off as a buying customer. I have 2 LTE extended batteries and I only use the stock battery for extreme emergencies. That means I'm always on the extended battery wherever I go. I really wanted this case because it is the thinnest case and also looks beautiful with many positive testaments from users. Bummer!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swiftden:
I love mine. Ordered from Gmarket. Got it after 1 week. I ordered the season 2 matte brown. This is waaaaaay better than my SGP Ultra Capsule which made my GSM Nexus look cheap and bulky. This keeps the sexiness of the phone. Only downside, I cant use it with my extended battery. Well I havent tried yet.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itch808:
No Extended Battery???........WHY!!!!!!!!!!!

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I have had the Barely-There Case, SGP Ultra Capsule, and Diztronic V3 TPU Case on my Verizon LTE GN.

SGP doesn't fit well. It's too shallow like it was designed for GSM. Buttons don't align up.

Barely-There fits GREAT without my Extended Battery. Even using the stock backplate it doesn't fit right. The only way I could make it fit right using the extended battery was to remove the backplate all together, which would have been ok but it doesn't hug the camera well enough to ease my mind.

Diztronic is the best fit with the extended battery on the Verizon LTE IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcoy82:
Be careful when you order. I ordered the metallic one and wasn't paying attention when I ordered to the shipping charge which is suppose to be free right now but I got charged for shipping. I emailed support and they told me free shipping is only for first time customers, And I replied back that I am a first time customer. Now they are not returning any of my emails. Terrible customer service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] da_hool:
I have a tiny divot on my the top of my phone from removing the RingKe. You can barely see it, but if I run my finger over the top edge where the titanium grey plastic meets the screen, I can feel rough plastic where the blemish is.

Just a word of caution that perhaps repeated install and removal of the case may cause damage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconeight:
I have a brand new Gloss black Rinke slim $20 and its your shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] whereisit:
If you remove or put on the cases too often you will see more scratches ... just don't take it off too often, I prefer 3 dollars gel case over my ringke case

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wurlitzer_:
Well I just received the ringke slim, and compared to the case mate barely there, it fits much better (GN GSM).

Not only does it fit better, it also offers better protection in my opinion, as the corners are fully covered.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mattymo:
i have the GNex LTE and the top of the phone definitely protrudes past the edge of the case. if not for this it would be absolutely perfect. it's good enough for now tho. i'll just hang around and maybe they'll redesign one for our LTE's.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
All hard case will cause this problem, thats why i buy tpu, tpu is also cheap so you can change them as offen as you like.

see my mercury case thread, a different colour every few days.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.s.johnson:
Update from Rearth on Slim Galaxy Nexus LTE

I received word from Rearth today (01/30/12) on an LTE version...

"We will be making the final decision sometime this week on whether we will be manufacturing the LTE version. Just keep checking back with us for updates."

-Charlie (RearthUSA)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
I hope their version, if approved, will fit with the extended battery cover.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobluejd:
They indicated to me above, they have no plans for the extended battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asianrage:
Aww, that's too bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fascinate:
Thanks for the update.

I really do hope they decide to make a LTE version. It would be exactly what I've been looking for (even though my Diztronic Rev3 is quite adequate.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jack584:
Bad news for the LTE version

Hi,

I'm really sorry that you were not happy with our case. At the moment we do no have any plans for the LTE revision. We will have to wait for our manufacture to decide on which path they will choose. Sorry about this. Just keep checking back with us for updates.

Regards

Charlie

Can't post link cause I don't have enough posts yet, I guess you could private message me for the support link.

This is a big disappointment, this would have been the perfect case for my vzw nexus when I get it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] v3rn:
Just got my Ringke SLIM case in today. The case is awesome, love the way it looks and feels. But I will be sending it back. I don't like how the top doesn't fit correctly on my LTE version. And I also wish that it allowed us to use the extended battery with it.

If they created an LTE version that fit the extended battery correctly, this would be the best case I've ever found.

It's still a great case for those who don't plan on using the extended battery and those who don't care if it doesn't fit perfectly.

So I'll be sending back my Alpine White case this week. Too bad, I love the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MacGuy2006:
I have the "metal" version.

The deeply engraved "Ringke SLIM" logo (why the added "SLIM"?) is really ugly -- it looks like something they came up on the factory floor.

The material is a bit shiny, I would have preferred a more subdued, matte finish -- this one looks kind of cheap. Maybe the black is better.

Also, it has too many grooves and creases -- it's trying to mimic the GN battery cover I guess, but it makes the case look busy, and again, cheap. Wish they kept it simple.

Otherwise it fits well on my GSM GN and offers better corner protection than something like "Barely There."

But it is not exactly a good design and it makes the phone uglier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] allen2oo3:
well thats a huge bummer. thanks for the info though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Maliacrete:
I got my black case today and boy it looks good. I have changed so many cases in the past with my older android phones and I must say this is the best I have seen so far. Really Really good job.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
why is people still buying this, many people have stated that the case actually scratches the phone, rather than protect it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
Because is a quality product, that's why.

A protective case should be kept on the phone to provide protection. If you will put it and take it off twice a day, only TPU cases and silicon ones will not scratch the edges of the phone.

Are you one of the guys who are not buying a beautiful sport car because you saw someone saying that the engine started to sound weird on his model after he used it daily for racing for two weeks ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oawalker:
Check out the video review i done if your interested :D

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WindSlash:
Does this case scratch both LTE and GSM versions or just one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] frogskins:
I have it on my LTE w/ standard battery. As mentioned a million times before, the case does not cover the top corners at all.

However, I have not seen any evidence of this case scratching my phone in any way. Although I do not remove my case much.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ravynmagi:
I just ordered the case. Your comment made me nervous at first. But after I went through this entire thread, the only person I saw complain was Whereisit (twice). Nobody else, I saw, mentioned any issue with scratching.

So I'm going to take a chance on the case, because it pretty much looks exactly like what I want.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] da_hool:
It left a mark on my phone and I stopped using it. I let my friend use it who isn't as OCD as I am and it is definately roughing up the plastic edge on the top of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mikroft:
Mine is still perfectly fine. No scratches anywhere. Had it for a month now. I have no need to take it off and put it on often like other users but if if I do take it off I always blow off any dust on the case before I put it back on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ravynmagi:
I'm the type that probably will take the case on and off often. So I'm a little worried. I'll still try this out, because I think it looks great. And maybe if it's unobtrusive enough I might just leave it on this time.

But in the meantime I think I'll also look for a backup. Something that fits a GSM phone well (get the feeling the Feather and Barely There are more for the CDMA version) and can easily be removed and not damage the phone. And has little to no lip over the screen. Main reason I dislike cases is I don't like my finger bumping across the lip of the case when I'm swiping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dcoy82:
I highly suggest NOT to buy this case, especially if you have a LTE phone. These guys have terrible customer support and the case is actually very cheap.

1. I got charged shipping when it said free shipping right on the first page. My fault for not paying attention. It took 4 emails to their support email to even get a response and all they said was it's only for first time customers. I responded back 4 separate times that I was a first time customer and they finally responded back how I wanted a refund for the shipping. I told them not to worry about it.

2. The plastic USB/Power plug on the bottom lasted only a couple of days. I've emailed them back regarding this issue over a week ago and yet to hear back from anybody.

3. I've only taken the case off a few times (max of 4 or 5) and there's already a crack on the top left corner because of the pressure of it being to small for the LTE phone. I'm not even going to bother trying to contact them again.

This thing is very cheaply made and definatley not worth $30. That's too bad because it looks really really nice. If this was made better (Did not crack, plastic plugs not break, and actually fit LTE version) this would be a great case for maybe $20.

Buyer Beware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fascinate:
Did Charlie ever get back to you?

I tried getting an update but someone else answered and it was another generic response. But they did mention that a LTE and extended version were in high demand.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fumanstan:
Nothing but a positive review from me, on a GSM version with an extended battery. It doesn't quite fit as well with the extended battery as it leaves a slight gap where the volume buttons are as someone mentioned before, but everything else looks pretty good to me. Protects the corners fine, and the matte black feels nice to the touch. I haven't had any issues with the port plugs either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
If you will simply remove the back cover for the extended battery and use the ringke as a battery cover also, the fit should be perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] konman795:
Just got the metallic one in... this is my first case I've ever purchased for a phone because of how much I despise them but man this is too nice. And it feels good to have a tiny bit of protection compared to nothing at all which is what I usually do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I've had mine since new years eve and its all I've been using since then. I've taken it off many times and haven't noticed any scratching and I like how the matte black version fits comfortably in my hand. The only thing I did was toss the rubber plugs in the trash. I think they're gimmicky at best but the rest of the case is excellent and well made.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ravynmagi:
Got a black matte one today on my GSM phone. Umm... any tips on how to actually remove this safely. Got it off once to change my plugs, but it took a helluva lot of effort. And I'm trying again and can't seem to get the damn thing off. Extremely tight fit.

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Anyway, besides my difficulties removing the case, I do like it. Seems to be just what I was looking for. Wanted something that would keep my front glass flat, it has a small lip on the top and bottom, but that is out of the way and good. Sides are clear so I can swipe back and forth and not get tripped up from the sides of the case.

Speaking of sides, they are nice and low and keep the buttons clear and easy to use. The dock connector is covered, but I really doubt this could be used with any case anyway.

The plugs are a nice touch for those that don't use the ports much. But I use them all the time, so I removed my plugs.

The matte black looks great. I think I might get an alpine white later.

Hopefully it'll get easier to take off (it's real easy to put on). I usually don't like cases, so tend to take them off often, but this case might be something I could leave on more often.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
To easily take it off just push from the top lip and at the same time, push in the opposite direction from the camera .... it will pop right out.