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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iLeopard:
Very nice! You hadnt used your piece?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] leggysoe:
Yeah but I was waiting for ghost armor to be installed. I'll visit a kiosk in the mall tomorrow and see if I want to stay with this TPU or get their carbon skins.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NogaroS4:
Got this case too. Really liked this case but didnt like the buttons so I cut them out..BIG mistake..now its worse as they are too recessed in. Might pick up another
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iLeopard:
Haha, my guess is your finger can't reach all the way down?

I'm still digging my D3O. I've yet to experience big drops (I'm really hoping not though). People complain too much over the buttons saying that they are too hard to press but really they soften over time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jordanishere:
Word. Mine are much softer now after a few weeks of use. Cutting them out seems like a mistake... the buttons are protected by the case if dropped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] barribow:
like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-HER...470253?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfc5d09ad
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] leggysoe:
I'm just gonna go caseless until something like this comes out for our phone.

http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-S-2-ATT-Ringke-Slim-_p_279.html

BOSS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] aiwapro:
Did anyone ever find just the bumper like the OP was asking about? I want just the bumper as well, like the iPhone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ugotproblemz:
Nope haven't heard or seen it. What I did do was simply taking my D30 case from tmo and cut out the back into a bumper....due to my skills...it only looks good from a distance lols
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ipowyourface:
LOL! I was thinking of doing the same, but I guess I won't be doing that anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] waacow:
i have the white T989 and it is just darn too slippery. It have already flew out of my hands a few time and land on the ground. Luckily the phone is well built and minimal scratch on it and barely noticeable. I don't really want any case or bumper to ruin the look and feel of the phone. I have tried a clear case and i just don't like how bulky the phone become. (http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Cover-T-..._1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1338699595&sr=1-9)

I am thinking to find clear adhesive with raised dott or something that give better grip to the phone. Anyone know any? I have been search left and right and can't find anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dab231:
Anyone suggest any ultra light cases besides incipio feather?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible *Revision 2* from amazon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] droid_ra:
Ditto. Have the exact same case and am happy with it. Have all the necessary cutouts, including volume and power button. Case fits extremely well and is easy to put on/take off and is non-slippery. Does not interfer with screen protector.

http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1338665763&sr=1-1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
OK, so I recieved my SGP Neo-Hybrid case in Reventon Yellow this afternoon.

First impression was, WOW that looks nice!

Extended battery is a for sure NO, don't even try it.

(this was meant for the GSM model with the slimmer battery)

I love the look of this case, and it feels great. But the fit is very tight. At first when i put it on it didn't go over the the top of the screen and the buttons didn't align that well. The Vol - button was depressed so when you turned on the phone and unlocked it the volume would just go all the way down and stay there. Then i took the case off and started to pull on it and try to stretch it out a bit and it helped a little. I finally got it to fit sort of nicely. I'll leave it on for a few days and hopefully it will magically change a bit and fit nicer lol

Overall the quality is very nice. Looks are great, especialy in the Reventon Yellow. This case doesn't add a whole lot of bulk to this phone, and actually feels very nice in the hand. the cutouts for the rear speaker, charger and headphones port are very nice, especially the rear speaker hole. the voluem and power button finally fit a little better after me fiddling with and it stretching it and moving it around. The yellow is a very nice shade of yellow, not too bright and not too dark, perfect in my opinion and i don't really like yellows. It's kind of like a lamborghini or ferrari yelllow, as a member on here mentioned in a thread.

and here are a few pics.....

will try to take some tomorrow in daylight to see if i can get a better visual of the yellow color and fit.

These pictures are when i put it on the first time, it does fit much better now. I will take some better pictures tomorrow hopefully

Thanks for reading and if you have any questions, please comment or post them. :)

UPDATE!!!!!

Ok so a few days ago i decided to modify my neo hybrid to fit a little better.

Those of you have have seen or heard of SGP's neo hybrid EX series cases, they dont have the rubber casing on the back of the phone where the battery door cover is, soo.........................

i did this

And with the extended battery and cover....

and to answer some questions,

Yes it does have a lip, about one mm

It does fit a little better, but still doesn't go over the top of the bezel but it fits much better around the buttons on both sides

And it does feel and look good still, i think but i did send an email to SGP asking if they will be making some neo hybrids for the CDMA version and will post bak soon as i hear from them :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HexDex:
That is a pretty sexy case!

Thanks for the pics!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Yanluk:
Looks really cool!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foolie:
Thanks for buying this to try out. I'm curious if it fits any better now after wearing it for some time
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crutoi:
Does it fit with extended battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tb5...:
does the case protect the screen when you place it face down.

i can't see in the pictures if there is a lip there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Breezer23:
Ugh. I want this case. Wish it fit the Verizon model *tear*
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marshy73:
I just ordered the yellow and am thinking of getting the gsm extended Battery. I understand that with the gsm extended battery with cover, it won't fit this case. But if i remove the back cover and just placed the nexus with extended batt directly into the sgp rubber back, would the whole thing fit?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] josehg88:
A M A Z I N G :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
I ordered one in silver and one in white a few days ago as well. They should be here soon. I'm wondering though, if these play nice with wet application screen protectors. I have a ZAGG and I hate it, so I ordered some SGP Flex screens, but people have been saying the XO skin is the best so far, so for $15 I might get one of those as well.

But I have to decide whether I want the full screen or the case-fit screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
this case does work well with the wet screen protectors. I have the xo skin and at first i thouhght it was great, but now im likeing it too much. It got a little more rubbery than i thuoght it would and the finger prints dont come off as easily so i have to use a wet paper towel to wipe it clean. Im thinking of getting the steinheil oleophobic one to try out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
i tried that with the verizon exteneded battery and i wouldnt do that if i were you. It has some play and the battery might come off the prongs and keep shutting off ur phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
Good to know. I am not a huge fan of wet apply screens, but that's what we get for edge to edge coverage right now. If the Flex doesn't work, I'll get some ultra oleophobics instead. Anything really crystal clear works for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marshy73:
Hmm, perhaps placing something inbetween?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skyhigh2004:
I absolutely love my flex. Its really smooth to the touch not grippy at all. It has a small amount of texturing, not quite orange peel but a little texture non the less, but its only noticeable with the screen off. All in all its my favorite wet apply protector out of all the ones I've owned.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
The SGP Flex screen protector? I have the XO Skins and i loved it the first 2 weeks and now its getting a little too grippy for me and fingerprints gget left behind like no other. can post a pic or two of it on your phone and is it edge to edge or does it not go all the way to the edged, because i love how the XO goes all the way to edges. Thanks in advance and how long have you had your screen protector on for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phishie:
Awesome! The mod makes this exactly the case I was looking for: something very similar to the "bumper" cases for the iPhone. Shock absorbing all around the outside and not covering the back.

If anyone has pictures of one on in black, white, or grey I'd really love to them. Looks like the grey is lighter than the metallic color of the GN, too bad it doesn't match.

k20igor - Is it simple to "mod" this case like you did, does it just come apart with some prying? How well does it fit once mod'ed? You pictures at the end were with the 2000 mAh extended battery and cover off eBay, correct?

Has anyone fit one of these on a GSM (I9250) model? Possibly with one of the eBay 2000 mAh extended batteries and covers off ebay?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
I got my silver one on my GSM Nexus today. I don't have the 2000 mAh batteries yet, but that is on the way. I must say this is one of the best cases I've ever owned. I went and ordered one for my Galaxy S II and I'm looking for them for other devices as well. Once I get my extended battery, I'll see how they go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
Does it get dents in it? My ZAGG I just took off in favor of a Verizon anti-glare (I HATE anti-glare) looked like someone rolled a golf ball all over the screen. I can't stand ZAGGs anymore, I only got it for some protection til my Neo Hybrid came.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skyhigh2004:
It does go edge to edge, it leaves about a 1 mm gap if that. I can't post a pic as this is my only camera :). I've had it on for about three weeks and its still superb in terms of finger gripyness. My fingers glide over it. You also get two in the package unlike some other screen protectors.

It does have a slight texture but nothing compared to any zaggs I've had. It doesn't really dent that I can tell. All in all a great screen protector.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phishie:
Thanks (and thank'd)! Did you or are you planning on cutting out the backing? Any chance you can post a pic of the silver on the GN?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
Sure! Here's a couple, sorry for the sideways view and the clarity, they came from my iPhone 4. As far as cutting out the backing, I'm not sure. If I don't have to I won't, I kinda feel like I'm not going to want to anyway because the back feels so nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
All you have to do is take an X-Acto knife and cut carefully around the piece that doent get covered by the plastic case, you will see what im talking about if you get one, just cut along the line, as for the battery it is the OEM samsung 2100mAh battery that i got at the VZ store and after the mod i think it fits much nicer now. Its been a few days and im really loving it, lets me use either theh standard battery (1850mAh) and the extended (2100mAh) without a problem and i dont have to take the case off to swap batteries
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
I also have to agree with a few people that have these cases and say that these are THEE BEST case for our phone. I have 6 different cases not including the SGP and i love this, i just hope SGP makes some that fit the CDMA version and ill get every color thats how much i love this case :)

I will also try to find a back cover on ebay and maybe glue the back part i cut out and see how that fits and looks, but im still debating on it

Anyways this is a fantastic case, price, quality, looks, feel, and fit (with my mod) its is by far the best one hands down, in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
Definitely. I have a habit of taking cases off my phones after I get them, and I haven't done that with this one. Means its a keeper for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
I ended up getting one of these just for the challenge to make it fit the i515.

I really like the design of the case and the Reventon yellow, Lamborghini ftw!

Anyway, i'll find a way to make it fit :D

Great review btw, keep it up!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azndan2:
Question: Will it fit with the extended battery if I just leave the battery door off?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] allen2oo3:
thank you for posting that mod. i think im going to go for it instead of waiting for a cdma version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sliderocket22:
Just an update:

I got my extended battery today (GSM OEM) and it fits perfectly!

This battery makes my phone heavy lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
Hey, man - if you end up cutting out the backing, give us an update. I always like to hear of TWO successes before I attempt it myself :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
I got the case today and I'm currently using it without the battery cover and instead the silicon cover over the back on the extended battery, there is no gap or "jiggle" that can turn off the phone by moving the battery.

I also managed to get the case to fit over the entire top of the phone but slipping on the top part first instead of the bottom part of the silicon cover, I noticed the buttons are slightly aligned differently on the GSM version than they are on our i515's. and sadly there is a bit of a volume control issue when using the case, since the volume rocker is larger than the actual silicon cover's button outline, the plastic piece that goes on top of the silicon and has the opening for the volume rocker can mess with your volume keys, if you squeeze slightly on the bottom below where the rocker actually is, you will easily change your volume without even touching the buttons, i'm working on a solution for this, but i haven't thought of any yet.

here are a few pics i took:

Pictures taken with HTC ThunderBolt
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
So that was with extended battery?

I thought I saw a post about someone sanding the case to fix the volume rocker issue..?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
I'll have to look into the volume thing, but yes I was using an extended battery

only issue i have is the volume rocker issue, did you see the sanding solution on here?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
Sorry, man - my bad.. that was for a different case...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
after further tinkering with the case and removing it due to a rom causing my phone to freeze and overheat (long story there) I ended up having to remove the case and reapplied it, this time i did NOT have any issues at all with the volume keys over lapping under the cases frame, no more squeezing issue and it messing with the volume keys. I don't know what i did differently LOL, but either way, I love this case and I can't wait to see what other new cases SGP is coming out with.

When I contacted them earlier last week, they had mentioned they are working on a few cases that work with both models, but they mentioned they would not be releasing a model of the NeoHybrid or UltraHybrid (newly released) for the i515.

If you look at all the cases they made for the iPhone 4 you can get some ideas of what they might come out with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
thanks for the update! how do you find pressing the buttons? they are pretty low-profile and from you pics, it seems like the buttons might be difficult to press..?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Enhanced:
I'd say that the buttons aren't too difficult to push (stock is obviously better) but it's just harder to identify when running your hands along the side. Maybe it's just me using the case for only a few days, but I find myself having to rub along the sides more to find the buttons. I assume I'll be fine with more time with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] acura_speed:
How's the case holding up without the battery cover on? I'm considering going this route as I really enjoy the way this case looks. But I want to make sure the battery is still being held snug.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
Buttons are easier than they appear to press, with the rubber silicon over them, they have a better response when you press them, of course it might be me.

It takes some maneuvering of the case to get the buttons to not over lap the case, and thanks to this the top edge of the phone isn't entirely covered by the rubber, but the case looks nice regardless of this flaw for the i515.

The buttons can be better adjusted if you put small dabs of glue on the inside of the rubber that goes over the buttons to make them stick out further if you wish. I haven't tried this but its an idea.

The case holds up great never had any loose battery issues or phone shutdowns either, i think if you put the silicon on the phone without stretching it, the phone will remain tight with the silicon, you have to make sure you don't pull too much on the edges too or you'll stretch the rubber that goes up over the bezel of the phone. For me, i've found that not keeping the entire tip of the phones top covered allows the buttons to line up better, this is due to the thickness difference of the GSM/LTE models the thicker it is, the more pull it will have on the top or bottom of the phone, but to keep the buttons lined up, let the top lip do whatever the case ends up doing when its rested on the phone, you'll have greater results.

******Note the top edge where the rubber doesn't completely cover the tip*******

**The smudge on the edge is a finger print not a crack or a chip lol**
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
Wait. This case doesn't give you access to the actual buttons?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
No, the rubber "silicon cover" covers the entire phone's shell, the hard plastic (yellow or whatever color you choose) goes over that and the rubber is exposed through the cut holes of the case, the silicon has buttons that push on the actual buttons, there isn't any issue with the buttons if you put the case on properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
didn't realize that. thanks for the info!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
Here's some more pics of the case and what to get used to before you get yours.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skoone68:
I got this case for my Nexus and following NCX's guidelines, it works fine and looks great!

If anyone is interested in adding a holster to the mix, I find that Seidio's Surface belt clip holster for the Nexus fits perfectly. The part # is HLSSGNLASC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
Man, I am convinced to get it, but I am torn between red and yellow....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jwerb:
Don't order it from Shimshop. I ordered mine January 31st and it shipped February 6th. It is expected to be delivered February 20th.

Excerpt from email I recently received from them:

It usually takes 7-14 business (=working) days to you.

But, sometimes it may a little delay by any situations (for example customs clearance delay, airplane accident, disasters...etc).

Don't recommend.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arte Suave:
After reading I think Im going to get one. Using the LTE/extended battery. Been rocking the phone naked since I got it, but setting nervous. Just have to decide on color.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r0ckstar323:
I ordered a white one from here:

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-nexus/sgp-samsung-galaxy-nexus-case-neo-hybrid-series.html

I ordered it on the 9th and got it the 14th.

I have a LTE w/ extended battery so I cut the rubber and used a piece of carbon fiber on the back. I really like it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m4tt.03:
So before I pull the trigger, I am curious how it would fit on the cdma nexus with stock battery and door.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
that's what it is designed for, no?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cingkrab:
No, officially it doesn't support the i515.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m4tt.03:
I guess I should have been a little more specific. I understand it isn't made for the i515, but a few members have used it with the i515 with the extended battery and door. So I am assuming if they can make it fit with the extended battery then I should be able to make it fit with stock battery door. I was just hoping to get some insight from someone that has already purchased the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sofia-captivate:
Does anybody had bad experience with spigen sgp?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKaz:
Gah sorry. Read "cdma" as "GSM"... it was designed for gsm...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r0ckstar323:
If you mean http://www.spigen.com then yes I have some experience with them and it wasn't bad at all. I ordered a white hybrid case from them. Ordered on the 9th and got it on the 15th.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waiaung1:
I ordered my Satin Silver Neo Hybrid case from amazon on a friday and it came on that following wednesday. The case is amazing and feels very premium. It fits my GSM GNex like a glove and I find that it fits it even better (perfectly) with the extended battery. I emailed SGP asking if I could buy the colored plastic frame part alone so I can get the white and black one without spending $50 on the entire case when I can just use the silicone part I already have.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] acura_speed:
Thanks for the reply and pictures. Good looking case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waiaung1:
I got a email back from them and this is what it said-

Dear Wai,

Thank you for contacting SGPstore.com Customer Service Department. Hi, my name is Michelle from SGPstore.com.

Yes, unfortunately, the only Option Frames we offer are for the iPhone4/4s and the Galaxy S-II. However, if our customers generate enough interest, we will consider it for our future production planes.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again!

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chardd23:
will this case become saggy after a month of use?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] d3rutat:
I just got my case today and i'm really pleased with it! It looks and feels high quality. Here's my mini-review:

My first case was a Diztronic TPU v1. I really liked it, but i wanted something with a bit more color and the SGP Neo-Hybrid was just what i wanted. Compared to the Diztronic, it's a bit longer and wider (about 1mm in each direction) and roughly the same thickness. The case is really light, doesn't offer quite the same protection as Diztronic, but it makes up for it in looks :D

I also ordered a SGP UltraOleophobic screen protector to replace the one that came with the Diztronic case. The old screen protector had nasty rainbow effects and after about 1 month of usage lost it's oleophobic properties, started getting visible scratches and the texture was becoming something like paper if it got dirty.

The SGP UO protector is definitely an improvement, it's much clearer, the oleophobic coating is actually doing it's job keeping fingerprints from the screen and it doesn't present the paper texture the Diztronic protector had. On the downside, as you can see from the photos, it's smaller than the Diztronic one, by about 1mm in both directions, which means i will have to buy a wet-application screen protector from XO Skins to fully protect the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wootang00:
just picked up one up from cretouch.com

arrived next day on free shipping!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCX Designs:
Thanks for sharing that, I just received my screen protector courtesy of SGP, due to a glitch with there Valentines promo I ended up with a free screen protector, the one you mention above, I have yet to put it on though.

When they were telling me about the protector, they said it was intentionally designed smaller than the phone so it can expand as it warms and cools, which makes sense, plastic film does have that characteristic effect