[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evil0verlord:
Here’s my take on the Ballistic Shell Gel case.

If you’re a klutz like me, this is the best yet minimalistic protection you can get for your Nexus. I have the I9250 International GSM version (stock 1750 mah battery).

It is one quality case. Fits snug (don’t know if it’ll fit the 2100 mah or after-market batteries. The corners offer the best protection there is. That’s what drews me to it in the first place. The corners along with an all-around lip of the case provide protection to the screen in case it falls face down. It feels like solid, strong quality. And isn’t over priced like the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kraken. (the only case I think is better than this & is by a brand name.) The problem with Otter box is its overpriced for my taste & has those annoying flaps that you have to open to use the ports.

Rinke & Capdase Barely There, are slim yes but don’t offer protection from clumsy idiots like me. The rubber bumpers by a trust company did it for me.

The Ballistic wins for me with the combo factors of Price, protection & least bulk.

The only drawbacks I noticed in the Ballistic case were, it makes the phone run a bit hot, since the back (where the heat is generated) is closed by the Gel covering followed by the Hard Shell. But since, ALL such cases like these block them, that’s something I’ll will have to live with I guess. Maybe later I can manage to cut out the back of the case & shell to let heat escape. Keep in mind though, I’m using the phone at Room temperatures in New Delhi in the Middle of July. When the current average temperature ranges at about 42 C. :o

So. the case is not entirely at fault. I did once or twice have the battery cutoff auto charging due to overheating (Battery Indicator Pro shows, the battery cuts off at 45 C) & the CPU runs at 55C & above on constant usage, going up to 70C at times as well (Checked by TempMonitor). But this is if you site in a regular room with room temperature & little to no ventilation. Otherwise its ok.

Again. This is for information only. Please don’t attribute this to the case, it’s an environment thingy.

I’m running Stock JB repackage by Koushik of CWM with Franco r210, at stock settings.

The second issue I face is while slipping the phone in/out of my trouser /jeans pocket, the corner rubber bumpers provide some resistance. But again, can’t do away with that. That is what the case primarily provides as protection & as advantage over competition. Yes, your phone will get thicker & slightly bulkier over a naked GNex, but this is the best protection & least bulky alternative I could find for someone who wants an all-round solid protection for his phone. Spent weeks searching & going over every decent casing out there for the Nexus.

The third point is it doesn’t have a kickstand like the Trident. But tbh I’ve used the Motorola Photon for a while & I find that outside of you sitting at a desk & placing your phone on an even hard surface, a kickstand is practically useless. But that’s just me. Besides the rubberized sides & corner bumpers of the Ballistic make the case easily prop up against anything & not slide..

All buttons & holes work perfectly & are neatly & exactly cut out.

No screen protector included, but who cares? Besides I have GadgetShieldz installed. Might post that review later..

Additional In-action Youtube videos & reviews are easily available if you Google.

Additional Info: I had the case shipped from Amazon to New Delhi for a total of $24.22 (including shipping). No Security was charged. The cheapest Case listing was for $13.15. Rest was charged as shipping. I placed the order on 18th June. Order was shipped through USPS & tracking provided till it was shipped out of US. As usual India post didn’t provide any tracking (neither did the shipment show up on their site, and still doesn’t :/) But I received the package on the 28th of June.

Bottom line : Completely Satisfied

Hope this helps future buyers.

PS: Can't post any links cos of XDA 10 post regulations..