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[Nexus 4 Accessories] OneStepAhead:
The problem with all the Ringke / Rearth cases is that provide no protection for the front of the phone. If you drop it face down you are screwed. Since we at Diztronic have noticed a demand for this style of case we decided to make a similar but better product, one that actually protects the front of the device. We are rolling them out about a week after our TPU cases. Current ETA for our ultra thin hard shell is Dec 10th. We will have them in a rubberized non-slip matte black finish and a white high gloss finish that will not change color and can easily be wiped clean. I posted some CAD render preview pics on our website for those interested.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myorks1127:
Yes I ordered the Rearth as a temporary until your product is released!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
I did the same. Hurry up (also getting the Note 2 case when its released).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Girn:
You need to make a matte white too. Lotta people don't like glossy
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Robert_W:
may have to pick one of these up. Looks simple and clean
[Nexus 4 Accessories] joshnichols189:
The S3 slim version is exactly the same.. Top and bottom exposed.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
Why didn't you have the case cover the top and bottom?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] LynnyW:
Hi Diztronic. If you currently make a case such as this for another phone would you please post a link? I'd like to see what the front protection consists of. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] OneStepAhead:
The case would be impossible to take off if we did that, so only the corners are protected, (which is the usual design for these types of cases) some don't even protect the corners.

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We don't, but you can check the CAD render images on our website.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toadily:
My wife just received her white "light feel" case for her iPhone 5 last night. I played around with it for a bit and found it to be still too hard for my taste. So I'll be going with the black "soft feel" one and hopefully it won't be as hard.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zzelinka:
They look pretty nice. I bought a matte black SF. Can't wait to get it!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
these look pretty identical to the nillkin cases. which i've ordered in white and black, witha textured back
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Um... Isn't it a little messed up that you're promoting your product in a thread that is dedicated to Ringke / Rearth product?

I can understand if this was a diztronic thread... but it's not. o_o
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aimetti:
diztronic all the way.

not even bothering with other cases
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pheno.menon:
Love how this has turned into a Diztronic thread.

I've also ordered a Ringke to hold me over until your version comes out :thumbup:

Transmission sent from my Galaxy Nexus.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Josh98:
Hmm, they seem a little 'plain' on the back but that might just work nicely I guess.

Could those ordering post some pics when you get them? Nice to see some 'real world' photos.

May not even come to the UK though..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Link for the Nilkin? All I saw was black, I'd love to see what the white Nilkin looks like.

EDIT: NVM, found it. It looks awesome!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] elliot.newnham:
As long as he provides some thing to the conversation then I'm okay with it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
For Free!!!!

Just pre-ordered mine from Amazon for FREE (including shipping) Thanks to the points I have on my Amazon Credit Card!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
I have a big issue with your new design that will cause me to not buy Diztronic cases that follow this concept. From your Nexus 4 website description:

Molded Power Button and Volume Rocker (Updated Easy To Press Design)

I'm sorry, but this is an absolute deal-breaker. The key reason I liked your cases was the cutout for the power and volume buttons, allowing you to press the actual button. I'm sure your new "easy to press design" is, well, easy to press and that's the issue I have. The buttons in the cutouts are NOT hard to press what so ever. The key benefit to the open button design is you can easily put your phone with the case on into a "squeeze grip" car mount WITHOUT the grip arms pressing the power/volume buttons. I have bought your product many times (three for the GNEX, one for S3, one for RAZR MAXX and Lumia 900) and was excited about the Nexus 4 (and Note II, I own that one also) but sadly cannot give you any more money due to this design. The Diztronic case, especially for the Lumia 900, did a brilliant job of creating the necessary spacing around the buttons so presses did not occur when squeezed in a car dock.

I'm sure you included this "easy press" design to keep dust out. Well, dust isn't an issue with your cases, ever. Just take it off every now and again and clean - easy. What's not easy about this new design is still having button presses when the phone is in a car dock. That's a no-go and I'm sure sales will drop due to this perceived enhancement.

Please re-consider. I'm the guy who talked via support emails with Clay at Diztronic and basically helped lead the Note II online campaign (on Amazon and other places) and helped generate many requests for the Note II case, since you guys didn't plan on making one. Now you are making one and I sincerely hope you offer an open button design on ALL cases. Otherwise, I will have to seek out a company that produces one, sadly.

If you offer a design with open button holes for the N4 and all other phones, I'd buy one for every phone I ever own. As it stands now, I'm out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toaster Strudels:
Well that escalated quickly...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
Well if they are open to feedback, it's my feedback. Take it for whatever they want. Just though I'd share.

Not mad, just providing my rationale as to why I think the new covered button design is a bad thing. No more, no less.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toaster Strudels:
lol I was just joking, quoting a funny meme :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ketjr81:
For reals, they should just make another thread and talk about the pros of their own product if there isn't one already. Also another user on this thread seems be a little too strong for one company... reminds me of the users leaving fake reviews on yelp or something.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
Got it haha.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sideswipe14:
wow thats a pretty damn nice case, thanks for posting definitely gonna get it if the lg bumper isn't in stock this week.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Yup... and the funny thing is... it's the owner who is promoting the product...

He's basically coming in here saying Rearth ain't great and his product is better in a ' nice ' way I suppose.

Again, from my perspective - it would be fine if he tried to promote his product in diztronic thread... but coming in here just to post that is pretty low.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
I don't have a prob with it. My goal is to find the best case that fits my needs.

Besides, almost every company out there in existence has to promote their product and belittle their competition. Just the way this capitalist world works.

With that said, I've bought the Rinke Slim and the Nillkin one. Can't wait to get both!!! And I finally get my Nexus tomorrow, wahooooooo! :victory:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vpraveenis:
Ordered a black one in Amazon today with free shipping. From the renders it looks like a high quality soft plastic feel.. Let see how it comes out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Initial_G:
Hey guys! Just ordered a white one from Amazon! Apparently on Amazon.com they are also having a free shipping promotion! Once you go to checkout, the shipping gets taken off. It's all part of Rearth's "Yay! Free Shipping!" deal lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] v12xke:
+1 on the cut outs. HATE molded buttons. Guess we'll have to wait for the next generation case with cut outs.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] p3825:
Free shipping on Amazon?

The link you sent me has a banner saying free shipping with coupon code `freeshipping`. How does this work with back-orders fulfilled by:confused: Amazon? :confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] llblwskydrgn:
Yay for free shipping! I just ordered one myself. I have the s line case from Kay's and I'm not digging it. I actually like the design on this Ringke which leaves the bezels exposed on the top and bottom. The reason I don't like my current case is because it doesn't allow enough space to plug in the USB and headphone properly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] immunityx:
Mines just shipped yesterday should be getting it soon probably saturday or monday.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
It won't physically leave the warehouse until the 30th. I ordered mine last week and got an immediate shipment notice, but tracking shows nothing outside of "electronic info received."

They are just printing labels ahead of time (when you order) and the actual case isn't in the mail yet. Probably did that so people can't cancel...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] immunityx:
Mines left yesterday

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility

November 29, 2012, 1:39 am

COPPELL, TX 75099

Delivery Confirmation™

Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility

November 29, 2012, 12:24 am

DALLAS, TX 75238

Electronic Shipping Info Received

November 21, 2012
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Mine should actually be waiting on me when I get home. My tracking info say the same as above, but I live in Carrollton which is about 10 mins from coppell, and it's already in Carrollton at 7 this morning, so that usually means it gets delivered that day.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AshtonTS:
yeah I think they actually started shipping because mine showed other tracking information
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sroach23:
Mine left the facility, went from Dallas to Coppel, then from Coppel back to Dallas, and it shows departure scan from Dallas. Too bad it did not ship UPS, i would have received it already.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ojai00:
Thanks. Picked up the slim black from Amazon with free shipping during checkout. It showed out of stock on the Rearth website.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jvanlew:
+1 on the free shipping from Amazon. Ordered mine so I'll have it waiting for me when I get my N4 in a couple weeks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Decode37:
wow, this is crazy but i live in coppell! lol

i just looked at my tracking info n i should receive mine today, got the lf white :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] icepixie:
I got my shipping confirmation as well. It was noted that it's shipped sooner than expected. Yay! :highfive:

Too bad it's a crap shoot how long it'll take to get to me in Canada.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Yeah I ordered mine last Thursday and got immediate shipping information. But the eta they gave me is December 6th. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xShadoWxDrifTx:
I had a Ringke case for my G2x before, but the material started rubbing off (not sure what material it was, kind of rubbery) It gave a good grip in the beginning but it started getting worse.. and started to look bad as well.

I'm guessing they have different materials for different cases, but this case does look good, I'll just wait for reviews.

I'll try to find the G2x case I had for it.

Eventually I replaced it with a Incipio case

Update:

Okay it looks like they only had one case for G2x, which is what I got before:

http://www.rearthusa.com/LG-G2x_p_255.html
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CMNein:
I just ordered two from Amazon, debated express shipping, but I liked the regular cost of $7 much more than the $35 for Express.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sideswipe14:
ordered. ill get the lg bumper when its in stock again, but this seems like a nice alternative in the mean time, and 15 bucks shipping incl is cheap.

anyone know if this case or any case in general will still allow the phone to charge wirelessly? i saw a video from phandroid that showed it charging with the lg bumper on, but that obviously leaves the back open.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiephat:
Would enjoy knowing this as well. I was going to pick up an lg pad at Verizon but I want to make sure it works with this case on it
[Nexus 4 Accessories] allenhpark:
Don't have my phone yet, but bought a navy matte case. Out of all the ones I've seen, I've grown enamored with this one in particular. Can't wait to see how it looks on the phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ghettopops:
Thanks to Discover Rewards I will be having a white one of these in 1-3 business days free of charge.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sparta507:
what's special about this case? is it just a piece of plastic with grippy material on the surface?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] allenhpark:
Pretty much. While I can't speak for its quality, it looks a tad bit more elegant and less cheap than the alternatives.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Ok guys, I just got home, and guess what's at my door... My Rearth Ringke case. As they say, pics or it didn't happen.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
Hmm. The one I had for my Galaxy Note had leather in the inside back part of the case and also came with a pretty nice screen protector. I guess they decided to do this to bring the price down to $10.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Yeah, there def is no screen protector, and leather lining it. It's super thin. Don't really think it will protect much in a drop to tell the truth. The lip of the case won't keep the screen from touching the table either.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
That navy case looks sexy. Doesn't look like much protection for the screen though
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
It doesn't. Doesn't do much to increase grip either.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
I didn't think about it but since the edges of the screen are slightly rounded the lip wouldn't help. I think am going to pass then. I used this case on my Note and I found the lip to help when I put my phone screen down to listen to music but I guess it would be the same if I just use a screen protector.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
Shame it doesn't protect the screen when its laying face down. Guess I'll be getting a Diztronic after all.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] allenhpark:
Looks pretty, but yeah, doesn't look like it'll provide much protection. Good thing I bought one only as a temporary holdover til the bumpers come back in stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] galaxys:
Looks nice, but not enough screen protection for me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Heartbreak:
My case will be delivered today. I'll post initial thoughts and impressions once I've gotten home.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Ok, so after a night out with the case, these are my initial impressions. The case is ok. Not great, but not horrible. It definitely is slim. I'll give it that. My phone still fits in my mofi pouch even with the case on. What keeps this case from being great is not the thickness of it, for me it's the fit. By fit I don't mean the cutouts because from the pics you can see all the cutouts for ports, buttons, and microphones are all perfect. It's more of how secure of a fit the case has on the phone. I have no doubt in my mind the case will stay secure on the phone until I am ready to remove it. The issue is some parts of the case don't hold tight on the phone. My biggest example is the volume rocker. The case hugs that side, but when you press near the left edge of the screen, you can feel the case shift. Again, not to the point where it will be removed, but enough to bother me. Besides the issue with how secure the case holds to the phone, my only other issue is that the case doesn't really offer much protection. The side lips of the phone are not big enough to keep the screen from touching a table if placed screen down. In a drop, I'm not confident my phone would come out unharmed. It will stop accidental impacts with the glass back however which is a plus, but I honestly don't believe it would do much to soften a drop. Any questions, just ask me at some point today.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gizmo2431:
I think the equivalent to this is the incipio feather case (if it becomes available) because it does extend over the sides on my s2. So if it is laid on the screen, it does not touch the surface.

Fingers crossed for incipio....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 08BlackWRX:
i have the same problem with my case, it doesnt fit correctly on the volume rocker side... it constantly moves and adjusts when u touch it... guess this one is going back, that movement will drive me nuts!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Good. If youre having that issue too, then I don't feel bad sending it back.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 08BlackWRX:
i dont either... lol

i already put a refund request into amazon already...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ajfink:
Got mine today. I like the fit, but like others, I'll probably get something a little more protective, too (perhaps even just a Google bumper).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] circuithero:
Got mines today, same left side issue. When you push it in, it kind of pops back out, almost like a button press.

Love the feel but not sure if I want to keep it...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] demosthen3s:
Just got my mine. Fit seems quite good. Didn't like it when I tried taking it out. It seemed like it might damage the phone. It didn't actually when I inspected it after but still. Probably going to get a bumper case when it becomes available.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] immunityx:
Mines came today.

-loose near volume rocker

-no lip : no front screen protection

-material is slippery

+ordered my diztronic tpu case
[Nexus 4 Accessories] IAmAN00bie:
I sent them an e-mail about it... hope to see how they respond.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
I sent one as well. Hopefully they respond quickly. I found out they are located in dfw, so I'll make a short drive across town if I need to.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shadvich:
Damn, this thing creaks like hell on the left hand side and is still fairly slippery. I'm going to hold on to it because it beats a bare phone sliding all over the place, but I'm going to go with either the nillkin case (14 day delivery??) or diztronic. Maybe spigen will make a case too, their SGS3 ones are nice.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Yea I have a poetic slimbook on the way, but will prolly get the slim diztronic case as well a leather pouch so I won't need a front screen protector.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] KonstantinKeller:
I as well have that left side issue with it not fitting correctly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
I talked to Ellen and she said that they will be getting a revised version in the end of next week... so if you want to exchange it, just let her know through email / phone.

Phone: 469-250-1307

Hours: 9 AM- 5 PM CST, M-F
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
I think by Dec 4th they should have it according to amazon
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Just got my email back from Ellen, and she said the new ones should ship dec 7th.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] vvilliamm:
ah cool i guess ill wait till then to be sure.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gja88:
What email? Also will they accept exchanges from amazon or site orders only?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
support@rearthusa.com

And they're accepting exchanges from both.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ajfink:
I got lucky, no looseness on the left side.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
The bugatti leather pouch?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] munchy_cool:
sending them back ..they have this left side looseness issue ..irritating
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phonepersonality:
I like it!

I got mine today in black.

It's not perfect but it's a slim fit.

I may sell my Google Bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gja88:
If you decide to let me know. I would be interested for the right price.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
I got mine today as well. Its OK but will be looking for another case. I'd like the bumper too but someone beat me to it. Dang.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] billbradford:
Got both of mine in today (I ordered one black matte, one navy).

I waited a long time before finally pulling the trigger on the Ringke Slim for my GNex, which I absolutely *loved* with the grippy rubbery texture and all. The N4 version s a major dissapointment; I feel they rushed them to market to meet demand and it doesn't even seem like it's from the same company. I'll leave it on until I find something better.

I had been using one of the "S-line" cases that I modified with an x-acto knife to have cutouts for the buttons (like the Diztronic case for the GNex) and I have the Diztronic and Cruzerlite TPU cases on order. I'll order the Diztronic hardshell case once it's released.

Every time I sell my "older" phone, the buyer gets lots of cases with them! I tend to buy various ones until I find a model I really like. I bought the "bumper" along with the phone, and absolutely HATE IT; makes the phone too wide and big for my tastes so it only stayed on long enough for the s-line TPU case to arrive.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] granduke:
I too have the creaking and loose left side. Sending it back.

Doubt it has much protection value anyway beyond stopping scratches on the back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
sucks to hear about fitment issues, I was looking forward to this case. I guess that's the price you pay for being an early adopter of a new piece of hardware *sigh*
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
I'm really hoping the revised case will fix the figment issues. I really want to like this case.

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
same here. I'm not concerned about it not offering much protection. I would use the phone naked if I wasn't worried about the glass back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Count me in for a creaky left side as well. Sending this back. I have a diztronic on order.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] llblwskydrgn:
Darn, I was looking forward to receiving my case until reading about these issues. Thanks to the people who took pics and reviewed it though, I'll have to take a close look at mine when I receive it. I guess I might actually keep using my Kay's S-Line case if all these issues hold true for the one I receive. Hope they fix it!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eep02b:
Actually something like this in black and big enough to fit my phone with a slim case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-HTC-E...er_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item2c65c6997a

-EP
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
I just took a random guess at a discount code for the Diztronic (on their site tpu-cases.com) and lo and behold "freeship" saves $2.50 on shipping.

Heh, and to think I didn't even want to buy it because the buttons are covered. After emailing back and forth with their customer service, given the time and thought Clay at Diztronic put into his email exchanges, I felt like I practically owed them a chance, so I bought one.

My Ringke case creaks also. They all do. Have emailed for a replacement.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] HCdroid:
Got mine also today. Disappointed about the squeaky left side by the volume rocker...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CMNein:
Yay, mine shipped today. Always fun to throw stuff in the trash without opening it. Maybe I'll get lucky...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ericshmerick:
You won't get lucky. They all creak. The mold is obviously incorrect. Just ask for a replacement. This is going to get expensive for Ringke, but they should have done more testing before shipping a product that doesn't fit properly.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sideswipe14:
+1, went to cancel... already shipped... looking on the brightside at least we have the phones already hah
[Nexus 4 Accessories] talhak91:
I'm also having this left sided creaking issue. I'm really wondering if all the cases are like this. If so, that's going to be a big problem =/.

Also, I cannot seem to take the case off. Any of you guys try taking it off? How do you do it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mailinhhh:
Creaky left side here also. Also hard as eff to take off
[Nexus 4 Accessories] circuithero:
As a temporary fix I took the case off and gently bent the left side inwards. The fit is okay for now but I don't know if it will conform back to it's original creaky shape.

I found the easiest way to take off the case is to grip the top and bottom of the phone in one hand and dig a nail into the left side one corner at a time and pop it off.