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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
I have it and love it! I prefer it over the lg bumper. It looks really nice in person.

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They will. I emailed them just to ask if they revised the bumper because I wanted to buy another one as a back up and they sent me one for nothing. Nothing is wrong with mine and I've had since December.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Oh they will el muncho :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] guapinoy:
If anyone orders the red or green one post some pics! Trying to decide which other color I should get.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
Got mine in 3 days, shipping is so fast!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] stormtroopercs:
2 days here! I got the red one and was worried it would look pink since the photos they had looked pink to me but it looks fantastic! Very sturdy and a nice fit!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Elsydeon:
Received my replacement Atmosphere case today. The back is noticeably much clearer than my first one, however there are still visible stress cracks in practically the exact same spots next to the camera and speaker holes. Note in one pic you can see the lines on my fingers while the other is so cloudy that the lines are just blurred.

The bottom mic hole cutout is also better placed now, still not perfectly centered, but at least the hole is fully visible and not blocked.

Last but not least, there were two very visible scuff marks on the top edge of the gray TPU on the new case.

I'm not satisfied with the stress cracks myself mainly, but think I'll wait a while before requesting another replacement, as it obviously seems like a defective batch. You would think that with the number of warranty replacements they've had to do by now, that Poetic would wise up and start opening up boxes and actually cherry picking flawless replacements. Instead of just shooting another case out that's possibly flawed, and wasting more time and money all around.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
pics plz!!!! :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sher The Love:
Can anyone tell me if the bumper cases help increase the rear speaker volume when placed screen up?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
Help a little bit, still mute

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Wanna see the red color also
[Nexus 4 Accessories] serialtoon:
I got my replacement Poetic Bumper yesterday. Feels and looks like a V1. Hopefully it doesnt tear as easy as my first one did.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DrunkFuX666:
Use "The Force" and post some pics...!!

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] mariotme:
Would apreciate if you can post some pics :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
I got mine next day, I guess it pays to only be 120 miles northwest of their HQ in SF ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] azrash:
Lol all of you guys are lucky! The rest of us that are outside of the states have to wait for a few weeks. In malaysia, We are doing a group purchase though, to cut the cost down and make it more affordable.

Can't wait to receive mine! Bought the yellow and grey one.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
That's cool, good idea there! Let us know how you like the Yellow Gray one. You have a beautiful country there by the way!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Evil_munki:
Thanks for the update and the pictures.

I've contacted Poetic-UK on Amazon UK, I've had the same problems and concerns over the build quality. I sent an email yesterday to them and haven't heard anything, but I really like this case and its a shame about the stress cracks and the spotty finish overall.

At least it seems its a widespread problem with the Atmosphere case, so they shouldn't think my concerns are a 'one off' but more of a production problem.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roscopcoletrain:
Has anyone figured out if the ebay ones are Rev 1 or 2? I wrote them, but got no reply.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DrunkFuX666:
Been trying to find out the same... do keep us posted if they reply...

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] exdas:
I have a rev 1 bumper that I bought from a re-seller in my country and was wondering if I could utilize the 3 year warranty.

see my bumper just broke and did a little DIY with some glue. I was wondering if I could ask for a replacement...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] azrash:
if your reseller won't honour the warranty, try contacting the manufacturer directly. They might be fine with it and ship you a new one with a shipping fee.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
I wouldn't think poetic but honor it directly since you didn't get it from them but I could be wrong.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benchmaster:
Poetic separation

Mine just started falling apart after about 1 months worth of usage. Not going to bother returning.

Switching to the Ionic Guardian...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gagdude:
There's a world of difference between the ionic guardian and the bumper case. They are each meant for different things.

At any rate, shoot them an email (you can just copy and paste this):

"hey,

my poetic bumper case for the nexus 4 started peeling apart today. any way to get a replacement?

thanks"

and in a day they reply saying here's a tracking number, we're sorry it was defective, etc. Got two bumpers this way (one because my original one broke, then another to get a rev2)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] exdas:
Nice suggestion! but what would I need to present? a serial number? pics?

How is the rev 2? The biggest problem I have is that Im from the Philippines and things might not go as smoothly as if I was in the states or canada.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gagdude:
So far I haven't noticed any peeling, but I've been extremely cautious after breaking my first. I don't take the bumper off at all, in fact :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] exdas:
I didnt also. I guess it was the tension when i put the phone in my pocket..

Did the smart thing and glued the problem area... Also glued potential problem areas as well
[Nexus 4 Accessories] azrash:
pictures would be more convincing I guess. I am waiting for my unit to be shipped to Malaysia, hopefully the Rev 2 would have no issues. Right now all I have for my phone is the SP.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] mohitrocks:
Does anyone know if whether we have to email support or message the eBay seller in order to receive a refund if purchased on eBay? I received mine literally two days ago (Rev1 unfortunately :( ) and I can already start to see the bumper come apart.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roscopcoletrain:
I guess that would answer my question whether the ebay ones are Rev1 or Reb2 then lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mohitrocks:
When did they announce Rev2? And could someone please post the contact email? I can't seem to find it anywhere
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
it's info@yourpoetic.com

They didn't announce it. It's just written in the description on amazon that they revised it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] stormtroopercs:
Got the red bumper. Looks a lot nicer in person than on amazon. On amazon it looked like a pinkish red but in person it's a nice darker red. Very snug and looks great! Only have my nexus 4 handy right now so later if I have time will upload pics with the bumper on.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
They will check this out

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
All they asked was for my amazon order #

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Using it for quite a while and not noticing it separating. Although I do notice the bottom charger port is a little loose and if I pull it up. I see it separating but its still intact so far.

If i was to forcefully push it up, it would separate but will just keep it the way it is. 3 years is a long enough time anyway :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
I didn't even ask for a replacement and they sent me one. All I asked was if they revised it since I read the comments and wanted to get another as back up and that I wasn't having the peeling issue. They didn't even ask me for my order number or anything, just wanted to confirm my address.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
But that was with amazon u are talking about right? I was talking about poetic themselves. This guy got his from a reseller in his county so had to go to Google directly.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Sorry here is the email

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Oh ok, I didn't know it was poetic you emailed. I assumed you meant exact-deal from Amazon, as I know you and I bought from Amazon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I figured that lol check your pm ok

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Can you post some pictures of the bumper on the phone please?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
He said he only has his n4 handy and will post pics with the bumper on later if he has time.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Hey boo the red one looks pinkish maybe get that one since u wanted a pink one. :confused:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
I said the same thing, "gee, that looks pink"! I'll get it. Still love the yellow though. Decisions decisions :banghead:

Maybe I'll get purple instead!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Just get which one that your screen will match good with, you saw what the other guy wrote about feeling the need to match is screen colors with his case. I like the yellow one but I don't have a red one so I cant say its bad. The yellow is slot fuller on the yellow one but I suspect its the same case with the red. :confused: but i think what looks best on this phone I wish they made a white bumper :)

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
I'll get all 3 :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I was gonna say that too. Well i was gonna say you will end up will all three anyways

:D

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Haaaahaaa! And you were right :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I know u just too well :D

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Whoops I must of missed that.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
No biggie....I just didn't want you to think you were being ignored when the pictures didn't show. Why it mattered to me I have no idea, but it did :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MrKaupo:
After week i see bumper is deflecting front screen protector(extremeguard) and it is coming off in few places, probably i will cut 1mm off sides on next one I place on my nexus4. Back screenprotector isn't so bad.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
I was wondering if anybody had found a place in the UK or somewhere else in Europe for that matter, that sells the bumpers in multiple colors.

I found it on amazon.co.uk, but it's they black/grey one, and I'd like to have it in black/yellow. Does anybody know of a place that sells them?

I could order it from poetic directly, but it'd cost me like 30 euro just for a bumper which frankly is ridiculous in my opinion.

Thanks,
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
If u cant find someone pm me and maybe I can help you out. I've helped others get stuff from the USA that wouldn't ship overseas. It normally about 6 usd or so. For me to ship to Europe.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
Message sent mate!;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
It still looks pink to me.

Feeling better of not to order this instead of the grey now :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
It does look pink, a neon pink. Wonder if it's just the lighting or if it's really that color.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
I think it's the lighting. I remember people taking photo's of their black/grey bumper, and they commented that the grey looks much brighter in the pictures than it does in real life. Think I also read that it's also much nicer looking in real life as well. I like the yellow/black one more tho':P So hopefully I'll be able to purchase that one soon!

Looks sexy<3
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Oh the black/gray definitely looks better in person. The gray is much darker than the Amazon pics show. Love this bumper, more than the lg one. I love that yellow!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
the black one on amazon shows a real photo now instead of a render.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Noticed that Amazon changed the pic for the atmosphere case, it now shows the real backing. Didn't notice the pics for the bumper though.

It must show the real pic on desktop site, the app is still showing the stock. Unless I'm crazy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
I can't quite tell either, but the picture also show the grey to be very light. So it doesn't really reflect how the colors look in real life I guess.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scoobdude:
Just an FYI, it seems like the new revision will be shipping 1-23 from amazon as per an email from poetic.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] byt3b0mb:
Got the black and grey bumper and it is very nice, the grey is a dark ash color. Definitely a good deal for $6
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
That gray looks a lot lighter than mine. Must be the lighting/flash.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
So my version 2 replacement just split in the bottom looks line amazon will be sending me my third one now.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] azrash:
urgh, so the peeling issue is still there? They have great design, but this is just a bummer!

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes pisses me too cause I like feel of this bumper better. But the yellow one just feels better it always has so hopefully the colored ones are different in some why.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] azrash:
better get it reported fast so they can come out with rev 3. They seriously need a better QC management with their supplier. I can't believe it is happening again.

I ordered the rev 2 grey version and it should arrive in Malaysia next week.

This'll be more difficult for us that are living outside of the states to get a replacement.

Contemplating on whether I should get the yellow one or not now. :(

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
Do you take it off regularly and how long did you use it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I did over an hour ago as soon as In saw it was split. I can tell u I own a yellow one and they seem much better build quality but that's just my opinion.

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I used it maybe 3 times and the 3rd time started yesterday and it split about 2 hours ago. I never dropped it either I just saw it had split when I went to charge my phone. So now the lg one is on. Its just much better build quality IMHO. But the poetic just bus slimmer so Unlike how it feels in my hand better

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
My rev_1 bumper is still fine... lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Dude I think you and I are the only ones who's Rev 1 has been perfect since day 1, lol. :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bugnoy710:
Just got my poetic today. I'm guessing it's rev 1 since I ordered it around the first week of January.

I tried it on my phone and I don't see any signs of splitting (yet). I won't be using it until my BSE skins arrive :)

I live here in the Philippines so hopefully it doesn't fall apart... (Got mine from Amazon though)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
Mines is fine and is a rev 1. Only thing I notice is that if I was to pull the bumper on the bottom it would probably split. As it's starting to become loose but it still seems very intact together
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Michealtbh:
My rev 1 is also fine, although it's never been taken off
[Nexus 4 Accessories] streety12:
How do you know if it is rev 1 or rev 2 ?

I don't have my bumper yet but would like to know which one they are sending out.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tuffballa:
ive had the rev 1 version for a few weeks now and i can see it is starting to split from a bottom just a little. now i bought this from the ebay link since amazon couldnt ship to canada. how do i go about asking for the replacement? do i contact the ebay seller or poetic?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Either one. Poetic will replace it as long as you have the eBay purchase order number

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Contivity:
I'm not sure which rev mine is, but I received mine last Friday from Amazon. The bumper also split from the bottom left corner.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ET3RNA4:
So I ordered the Poetic case from Amazon (I'm assuming Rev 1.), and about a week ago the left hand side started to split, now who do I contact for a replacement? Amazon doesn't have a "email the seller option" and I emailed Poetic about 6 days ago and still have no reply from them. Can anyone give me a link?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
You can go to your order and click on the seller, "exact deal". I believe I had the "contact seller" option when I went in to order details.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Yeah see, the option to contact seller is in the order details.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bbmayg:
Just to let everyone know, I emailed poetic about the breaking problem. They replied back saying that an updated version of the black model is coming out on 1/22 and for the colored versions on 1/25. Hopefully they'll hold together better. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
Haha, I know! I'm just waiting for it to start splitting... Who wouldn't want an updated one for free? :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssskom:
+1. Had mine since early Jan 1st...so far its been fantastic. no splitting and Ive removed it countless times.

one thing that Ive alwasy do when removing the case is to start form the top corners and when putting it back on, start from the top as well.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Yup, have had mine since Xmas eve, I think, and its fine. I start from the top as well and take off one corner at a time. I do put the bottom in first though when putting it back on. Not that there is a science to it .
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
Don't think it matters. I go topside first when installing though because the buttons are towards the top of the phone. My rev 1 is still intact.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Of course it doesn't. Was just stating I start from the top too.

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Look, different bumpers!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190786451916
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
no you just stated you start from the bottom when putting it on lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Yeah, whatever I wrote wasn't meant to be taken as "science" to keeping your bumper from peeling. Was my point.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
Wow the aluminium/black one looks awesome!! But as good as it looks, 35 buck is really too much for a bumper. Thank you for the link tho', hopefully prices will drop, or we'll be able to find them somewhere else for less.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] chROMed:
Mine split as well, I threw it in the trash already though, guess I should have contacted them too. Just shouldn't come apart that quickly. Switched back to my diztronic, seems like a little better protection. Certainly would not buy another poetic bumper. Good luck to everyone receiving theirs.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
And no, I didn't, "I start from the top" is what I said in both posts. Meaning when I take it off.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] scandalousk:
Hey guys lets keep it on topic^^ no need to argue. As long as dirtyhamster's nexus 4 is safe and sound in it's bumper, who cares how she put it on...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kcbboy:
I know but I was talking about when installing it not taking it off.

this is what you said "I do put the bottom in first though when putting it back on"
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
You still can, if you want. They didn't ask for mine back. Although there isn't anything wrong with mine so why would they...but I don't think I've heard about them asking for the defective bumpers back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
Nope, I'm one of those too ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] spacemanvt:
has anyone used one of these cases with a qi charger?

would it work in that case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Yes, it works with the bumpers. Also works with cruzer lite cases, & diztronic. I have the LG wireless charging pad.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Firegrill:
Decided to paint the logo, looks pretty good if i do say so myself.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DrunkFuX666:
Absolutely... I think red would look awesome too... What did you use tho to paint it...?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Firegrill:
Just had some extra model paint lying around. Used a toothpick to paint it.

Might try out red.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
With a black background, the resulting red color might be different from what you expected.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Just had my 2nd replacement sent out today. My most supposedly version 2 that split on the bottom Im gonna glue it back together and try this. So white model paint u say. :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Firegrill:
Painting it takes a bit of patience, dip the toothpick or something small into the paint and dab at the logo. I waited for a few seconds then used my finger/paper towel to wipe off the excess since the logo is engraved so only the excess paint'll get wiped. I put 2-3 coats so it looks full(no black spots).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Thank you I appreciate the tips. Yours looks really good by the way I hope mine ends up the same ill post pics once I get done. I gotta go get some white model paint :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] socaltyger:
Not a fan of the look. Should have just stuck with pure black. The gray cheapens the look of the phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
You bought one? Because in person the gray really looks more of a matte black. So to me it looks black on black.

Just my opinion.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mbucks911:
the bottom of my bumper case split like some of the others. tried glueing it, it still didnt seem very strong and was getting annoying coming off and flapping around when i was taking it out of my pocket. so to fix this i ended up just cutting off the whole tpu strip across the charging whole on the bottom along with the part that had gotten disconnected to the plastic on the sides. phone fits into it just as snugly but i dont have that annoying loose strip. its pretty much the same amount of protection and it doesnt affect the feel because its along the bottom where you dont hold it. the plastic edge is a little sharp but a tiny bit of sanding down fixed that easily. the whole thing took about 3 minutes and im pretty happy with the results
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Can u take pics please?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Elsydeon:
Exactly what I said long ago. That said, at least the gray definitely doesn't seem as light as the original CGI pics showed on Amazon's site. I think what really would've been better is if they had just left the gray ring out of the back as well as the button areas, and left the entire back and sides black. Having the gray contrast on both the front and the back, and then dabbled all around the case in the button areas is what looks strange to me, and makes it look cheap. Having just a dark gray trim around the front only would've looked pretty sexy.