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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
They should definitely state otherwise. What if I was buying it as a gift for someone?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I agree good point

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] h0bnail:
Got mine today. Really like the feel compared to the Mercury case I was using. Just need my dbrand skin to get here, and I'll be content for a little while.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
what type of dbrand

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] h0bnail:
Ordered the black titanium. Got a black bumper. Do you guys have OEM bumpers, too? I'm curious how they compare.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mackster248:
Yeah I have the OEM. I much prefer it over the Poetic. But the Poetic is great too.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Nice... I got the same one on the way:D

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] h0bnail:
Yeah, I'm excited. Should look pretty sharp.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Heres the pics of the red bumper. Dirty its definitely a dark red not maroon but dark red.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] h0bnail:
Nice. I was considering the leather skin, too. Looks classy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Love it!!! Thank You!

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I have both the poetic and OEM and I hate the OEM....I was an idiot and paid $70 for it on eBay too. It adds more width than the poetic, it doesn't cover the whole silver bezel near the bottom and ear piece, (there is only about 1mm uncovered, just enough to bother my ocd) and all kinds of crap gets stuck on the edges. It's also more slippery than the poetic. I love the poetic. There isn't one thing about it I don't like. It doesn't add much bulk, not slippery, it has a much better grip than the OEM, and it covers the whole silver bezel. I do like the buttons on the OEM.... but the buttons on the poetic are fine too.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Evil_munki:
I also found the LG Bumper to be looser on the sides compared to the Poetic. I'd choose this over the LG having seen it in person

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] kickthefreak:
I'm waiting for my atmosphere, i need more protection than just a bumper :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Crisisx1:
The red one looks and feels awesome
[Nexus 4 Accessories] grayson73:
Spoke too soon. It just split near the charger hole.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Ugh u had 1 of the last 5 rev1 that were lasting. Now we are down to 4 :o

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] gavin-phelan:
Ive a rev one holding hold for weeeeeks!

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Am I one of the 4?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes

But u take care of things way better than anybody's I've ever known.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
I have issues.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
We all do love :D Anybody that knows me thinks I'm straight crazy pants.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] MrKaupo:
Yup, now after 2 months my has also seperated around usb. Shame, but i haven't took it off more than few times...

Now i am thinking if they will send me new one, because it costed ~6.00 pounds for shipping. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I'm sure they will cause its got a 3 year warranty.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Contivity:
If the rubber doesn't separate poetic is the best bumper...

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] MrKaupo:
Well i asked for new unit, because i had 1rev + with shipping i paid 19 euro. It seperated around usb after almsot 3 month use. I asked even yellow unit (so i can glue carefully black one and use both), and boom in 3 days it arrived. Very, very great support. I hope they have fixed the issue.

But i really like it, it feels great. Now need to wait for google to cut off ORB price... ;)

P.S.

Are you able to wear screen protector under bumper 3rev?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes I've been using a screen protector on my rev3 bumper but I also have a case/bumper optimised bestskinsever. Best screen protector in my opinion and I've tried quite a few. http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MrKaupo:
Yea :( my xtreamguard protectors dmgs hard, they did only minimal with rev1 bumper
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DrunkFuX666:
Just thought i would throw in a update here... been using the poetic bumper, think its a rev 3 but im not sure... so far its holding up well...

But i finally decided to put on some screen protectors after taking off the original since i wont be RMA'ing now...

anywhoo... people said that putting the xtremeguard or any edge to edge screen protector and then putting the poetic bumper on top causes the screen protector to lift up... well i carefully did it and it turned out pretty much perfect by carefully just lifting the edges of the bumper while sliding on... i used a plastic toothpick which worked quite well... at an edge or 2 the protector did lift off... but there is enough stretch in the bumper so you can slightly lift that portion and using (in my case) the toothpick, press the protector back down, squeez out any bubbles, and let the upper lip of the bumper rest on Top of the screen protector to give it a nice seal...

Im actually quite happy with the result... so would definately suggest people not to worry about looking for a smaller protector or somthing to avoid it being pushed up... :)

Just waiting for a few of the last bubbles to magically disappear.......

Oh by the way... after i applied the screen protectors, front and back... i left the phone untouched for 12 hours before attempting to slide on the bumper... I suggest always apply them a hour or so before bed so it can cure nicely overnight...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] IanCurtis:
****, I've read a bunch of this topic's pages and it is not so reassuring. Pretty like a nightmare. :(

However, I am fond of the blue/grey one, by this time. So, I'll give it a chance. Only one thing: where I can buy a (so called) third revision's batch from Italy? Amazon doesn't allow me to ship it here and on the poetic's website it would cost 25.20 euros. Too much for just a fancy.

I've also seen some ads, here. A guy told me that he received this item the last friday. Do you think it belongs to the "third" batch? Anyway, if someone could give me a link where to buy it - not at 25 euros -, i woul be very grateful. Thanks, guys. And sorry for my "maccheroni's english". :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Wouldn't work to well for those that have clean their phone and bumper daily or those that change bumpers constantly like I do. I work in a very dusty environment and have multiple poetic and LG bumpers in different colors. Also be careful not cleaning out the dust and dirt that accumulates under the bumper it will scratch your bezel if u don't clean it out every couple days. Just food for thought

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] strikelight:
I use my edge to edge bse with my poetic, and I regularly clean it out once or twice a week.. My bse has been on since December.. No problems here. I applied the bse protectors to the sides as well, I know not many do, so not sure if that made a difference or not.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
You got more patience than me brother. :D I tried to get those side pieces on from my bse and I couldn't get it right Lol. I may try your method to see if I can get the full sized front protector to work cause I don't like how the screen optimised ones don't cover the bottom of my screen all the way. So a toothpick u say? Thanks for the suggestions :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] MustangFTW:
The Poetic Bumper is a piece of crap to put it kindly, i had mine for a week before the gray and black pieces started separating, one week after that the thing was barely holding together, i guess you get what you pay for.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
Mine from the first batch that I pre ordered in December and received Xmas eve is still holding up. It looks brand new. Crazy how some people's bumpers break and others are fine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
U need to email them to get a replacement. The rev3 bumpers are holding up great. Hence why u aren't seeing post after post about bumpers falling apart anymore. Poetic is a great company with superior customer service.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] sxp123731:
Agree, mine replaced 2 times without any hassle

The revision 3 still working great

Poetic is a great company work with great customer service :beer:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DrunkFuX666:
Wow... I just had the most dramatic Nexus fall... I was on the phone and it fell out my hand while multitasking ... And in an attempt to recover the phone before hitting the floor... I got half a hand on it and accidentally chucked it into the air... At least 6 feet into the air... And came crashing down... Without me being able to reach it... :banghead:

Thankfully I had this bumper on... Not a scratch... Otherwise definitely would have been another shattered phone :cool:

Definitely recommend the bumper to anyone doubting its importance... :)

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Dude my heart would have sank. Thank God :eek:

Imagine if you had no bumper on that's why I always use a case.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
Anybody else have that reaction when dropping something and your initial reaction is kicking it? If I dropped a Rolex it'll be like I'm reaching for it but kick it to stop the impact of it hitting the floor? Sounds dumb as sh*t but actually have saved alot of sh*t, before anybody quotes this here's your reaction probably haha
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes I do it all the time. Though I don't fully try to kick it I try to break its fall but I usually end up kicking it across the room :o

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
Where do you guys contact them for replacements? I got a red and green bumper from Amazon and the green on started to fall apart at the bottom. I sent them an email through the website but I never heard back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Contact them through amazon directly to the seller.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Evil_munki:
Yep I do that to try to soften the fall, or kicking it back up!

My bumper is approaching a month old and holding up very well. Most strain is probably when it gets pulled/pushed by the case from my jean pockets, and no problems so far.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
I tried to contact them through an email that says directly to the seller but Amazon responded and said they couldn't help.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
That doesn't make any sense. I've done it multiple times. Whats the name of the sellers u used.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
exact-deal

Amazon has a link that is supposed to send my message to them but it ends up going to Amazon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Have u tried to log in to amazon in a browser. Not a mobile browser but a regular one. Then click your account/ your orders/ then click contact seller next to your item. It will be in yellow. This is how I have done it a few times and they always respond within 24 hours.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
Yeah, that's how I did it and I click on the link but my message gets sent to Amazon instead. When you do that does it show the address that it's going too?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
It says to Rearth

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] eliter1:
Thanks for all your help. I contacted Poetic from the site again and this time they answered. For some reason when I send them a message through Amazon it goes to Amazon. I just need to give them my order # and send a picture and I should have another one in the mail pretty soon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
That's awesome news. Cheers :D

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] strapped365:
I've gotten 2 Atmospheres that fell apart so I had them switch me to the bumper.

They gave me 0 issues and had my replacement out in just a couple days.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AndyOHart:
So is the Poetic bumper case considered the best case for the Nexus 4?

I want a case but don't know what to get. I don't mind the phone being fully covered I just really don't want the phone to break if it falls.

I'd like a case like what the S3 has, the official one from Samsung that sort of flips over.

Any recommendations?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Like this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40728062

Or this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34721520

If not Google nexus4 flip case.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] AndyOHart:
They look good actually!

Would you recommend them over this bumper case?

Just don't want my phone to break but would be nice being able to see the phone fully and not have it being bulky
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I like to use bumpers so I like the poetic but I also have a dbrand skin on the back of my phone for protection.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] AndyOHart:
So hard to decide dunno what to do
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Lol choices choices :D

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] thegreyspot:
delete
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rebj2007:
Anyone know where can i get the yellow?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] rebj2007:
I wanna have the yellow one.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluffenforliberty:
Crap, did they stop selling the Poetic Atmosphere and the bumper for the Nexus 4? Wanted the Atmosphere so bad right now :/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
You have a pm ;)

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
More pics.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
More photos-
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
More pictures-
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ace42:
Thanks for taking pics, it looks better than I thought(the image on amazon looks bad).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
De nada! Yeah, the pics on Amazon are kinda iffy, they probably did a quick job to get them up asap. I bet Poetic is going to make a bundle on these, the poor people on eBay selling them for 50 bucks on up are probably going to be miffed though, lol Poetic is selling them on Amazon too, for $9.95, but with free shipping also. Google, 20 bucks for this same thing, really? :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Thanks for the pics. It looks good I might order it. Is it a tight fit?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
No, it's snug and fits perfectly, but you can get it on and off pretty easily, it's certainly not like some of those hard cases that you think you're going to bust something installing them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] bryanus:
Pics of the Poetic Bumper

The width is 71.5mm, thickness is 11.5mm, measured with digital calipers. Weight is 8g.

I also ordered the Atmosphere case at the same time, but it wasn't in this shipment, although both were supposedly shipped and I only got one tracking number. I think they probably forgot to put it in there.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pinoyz:
Do you have a screen protector on your phone? Is it edge to edge? Does the bumper lift up the protector or makes air bubbles?

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gagdude:
Dayum those pics look good! How much width does the bumper add to the phone?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the shipping, it was scanned in at 6:40 PM last night in San Francisco, and by 2 PM today I had it here in Redwood Valley, granted, I'm only 120 miles northwest of SF, but Poetic and the USPS deserve some serious kudos for this!

REDWOOD VALLEY, USA

Saturday, December 22, 2012 2:04 PM

DELIVERED

UKIAH, CA, USA

Saturday, December 22, 2012 8:58 AM

OUT FOR DELIVERY

Saturday, December 22, 2012 8:48 AM

SORTING COMPLETE

Saturday, December 22, 2012 6:43 AM

ARRIVAL AT POST OFFICE

PETALUMA, CA, USA

Saturday, December 22, 2012

DEPART USPS SORT FACILITY

Saturday, December 22, 2012 3:43 AM

PROCESSED THROUGH USPS SORT FACILITY

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA

Saturday, December 22, 2012

DEPART USPS SORT FACILITY

Saturday, December 22, 2012 12:51 AM

PROCESSED THROUGH USPS SORT FACILITY

Friday, December 21, 2012 8:04 PM

PROCESSED AT USPS ORIGIN SORT FACILITY

Friday, December 21, 2012 6:50 PM

SHIPMENT ACCEPTED

Friday, December 21, 2012 6:49 PM

ACCEPTED AT USPS ORIGIN SORT FACILITY

US

Friday, December 21, 2012

ELECTRONIC SHIPPING INFO RECEIVED
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
Pics?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pinoyz:
Him and another user posted pictures of it around 4 posts back
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
That looks amazing! I can't wait until mine arrives :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hero_Guy:
So no one has gotten the atmosphere case yet?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cwebb03:
Can we get a comparison between the OEM case and this one? Don't even really needs pics, just stating what one you'll be using and why
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
That might be tough, with it being sold out, and very few willing to spend 50 or more dollars on eBay for the OEM one. I can see the OEM one being as good as this one, but any better? I doubt it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssskom:
that looks sexy. does it cover the curved edges on the sides? Thanks for posting
[Nexus 4 Accessories] theTqM:
Great pics and such Bryanus & californiarailroader. What is the quality and texture of the plastic like?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
No problemo! It does cover those, it has a raised lip on the front and back, so it will protect the face and back when you put it down.

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Thanks! It is made of TPU material, so it's flexible, but solid. It has a good feel to it, and while it's not ultra grippy, it'll stay in your hands without any problems. It's a glossy black around the sides, and the lips on the front and back are a matte gray. I can't say how it is compared to the OEM, but for me it does the job.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
I'm ordering the SGP Dual Protector and a Mofi pouch to use with this bumper. Does it make screen protectors lift at all?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssskom:
d**n it...cant resist anymore..purchased one on ebay for $9.95 - $0.20 ebay cashback = $9.75 shipped :p

too damn sexy to resist :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
It hasn't mine, I am using these-

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ACYF3ME/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Elsydeon:
I'm am glad to see live pictures finally, and I am also glad that I did not jump the gun and buy one of these Poetic bumpers. Judging from these pictures, I feel absolutely no buyer's remorse in having paid the extra for the LG bumper, for the following reasons:

1. There's a considerable level of difference in the finishing between the two cases, the two have totally different design languages. When you finally get to hold the official LG bumper in person and snap it onto the Nexus 4, it's very obvious that LG designed the bumper to integrate with the phone's total look and design. From the dark matte metallic trim, to the integrated chrome buttons that look just like the buttons on the phone itself, to the matte texture of the black plastics used, the LG bumper simply BECOMES the phone. Without fail, every single person I have ever handed my Nexus 4 to with the bumper on, did not realize that there was a case on. I had to ask them what they thought of the case after they hand the phone back, which in turn causes them to do a double take, and generates some very surprised and impressed looks.

This Poetic case on the other hand, plain and simple, still obviously looks like a separate case on top of the phone, it does not meld into the phone. I doubt anybody would think that there isn't a case on the Nexus 4 upon seeing the Poetic bumper. The addition of the gray TPU IMO was sloppy and just makes the impression even worse. I've never understood this trademark Poetic styling, they seem to love mixing light gray TPU with black, and it sticks out like a sore thumb when they just throw it around buttons and ports.

2. The glossy black TPU sections do not convey much of a good impression; there's already highly visible fingerprints in the pics that were taken. It gives the phone quite a cheap look at a glance.

So yes, for the price, the Poetic bumper is a nice, minimalist case that does the job. But it is a far cry from being "the same thing" as the official LG bumper. Considering how much I look at and hold my phone daily, I have no problem with having spent the extra $20, given how well the LG bumper integrates with the Nexus 4 and completes its looks. The LG bumper remains the absolute best looking case for the Nexus 4 IMO.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
You're lucky to have gotten it for 20, scalpers on eBay are charging 50 on up for it, I am happy with the Poetic one and it looks nice to me. Would I spend 20 (+ CA tax and shipping) for a Google branded one? Maybe, but I have reservations spending that much for such a little piece of plastic, though I'm sure it's built well. By the way, you sure do "analyze" your cases in depth there ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssskom:
to some, the official bumper is too fat. no matter how well it "integrates" into the phone, its undoubtedly one fat looking case..which is a huge moot point to some owners like me.

poetic, on the other hand, looks much slimmer (pic of angled back showing the back protrusion thickness) . The color at first was thought to be light grey, but it turned out to be a darker shade of grey, which made me impulsively bought one off ebay. I also ordered a diztronic...& now I have 4 cases...2 x S-line clear (dirt cheap $1.77 each), Diztronic matte black ($12.50) and poetic bumper ($9.75)...with the bumper, there's no point in keeping the s-line clear nymore..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Elsydeon:
The Poetic hardly looks any slimmer to me, going by the depth of the TPU surrounding the headphone jack as well as how it surrounds the top chrome bezel. It probably is a bit slimmer than the LG, but still looks like a wide case. It certainly doesn't appear slimmer than the Rearth Ringke.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
They're both plastic so it doesn't matter.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gagdude:
I don't disagree with you, but I think value for money goes to Poetic

What you said in my quote was basically that the official bumper looks better so the extra $20 is worth it.

I would gladly get a butt ugly bumper for $20 cheaper, and even this bumper looks perfectly fine.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
elsydeon.. for someone who doesn't own both you have a lot to say.. I have the official lg bumper and it ain't all that lol. I'll do pics Monday when my poetic arrives as I have a room mate with a nexus 4 so I can do actual installed pics comparison. but to piss on everyone's parade like you did elsydeon is beyond unnecessary and very uncool. minus brownie points dude, big time