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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Jayrod1980:
This is an official accessory... Never many of these made for nexus devices. The bumper looks and feels great. Better made than any other case I've had for an android phone. Complaining about the price? $27 is a total steal considering outside the play market they sell for $50-$100. If it is too much then get something cheaper or uglier. No one has an obligation to sell you this for $5. You got one of the most advanced and feature filled devices on the market for $300-$350 bucks and you complain about a $27 case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
Couldn't have said it better myself!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] diabolicalangle:
Dat shipping though...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tspx23:
considering a bumper or a case costs only 1-2$ to make yes 27$ is heavily overpriced.

also it's not like LG isn't making money off the device @300$... besides I'm sure a lot of people on xda buy phones off craigslist you can buy any feature filed phone for the same 3-400 dollar range, unfortunately for every other phone accessories are dirt cheap and everything has become over hyped with this device for no reason.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sbl03:
I tried to rationalize the $27 into the cost of the phone too, but when there are decent $10-20 cases out there, ehhhh
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
$27... for a piece of plastic.

I ordered the Diztronic case yesterday, I'll wait for the bumper's price to go down.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
you must be broke.

funny how everyone was b!tchin about the case not being in stock for 2-3 weeks, and when it is everyone complains about the price. you guys need to take a hike. buy a different case. when the otterbox comes out it'll be 50+ and all those other aluminum bumper cases will be 80+, if you can't afford a highly anticipated 27dlr case shipped to your door, look elsewhere.

and who are you to say it cost 1-2 dollars to make this case, you don't know anything about assembly line jobs. material maybe costed 1-2 dollars but after paying people to put it together, packaging, i'm sure it costed atleast 5-8 just to make it, google paid a little more then that for it and has to make something to sell it, nothing in this world is free you cheapskates.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Wiltord:
Crud, just ordered mine... I hope it'll fit too, or else I'll just stick to my Rearth Slim Fit case...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
I doubt the price of the bumper will ever go down.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] UZ7:
At least its $2 cheaper than the bumper iPhones have to pay for lol

$29 w/ Free Shipping (tax?)

vs

$20 + $5 + $~ tax = $27~
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
Alright, thanks man :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] UZ7:
Just some pics of what it looks like, its nice if you want to show off the back and just have a screen protector over it.. as for the price.. meh! haha its case with a cutout! :silly:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Sorry Google,but I'm not paying $27 for a bumper:rolleyes:. I could get 4 poetic bumpers for that price. I expect more bumpers to come out in various colors.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] UZ7:
Only pic I have of the sides (this one is my bro's) lol

*bumper does not protect against knife abuse and/or protect from gang knife fights*
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
You sound mad.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
sold out now
[Nexus 4 Accessories] wreckone:
After seeing prices on Ebay almost feels like a deal :confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
Good luck with that...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Euler MD:
Good news guys, they are sold out!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shark1987:
Dang, should have checked earlier. Still not sure I'm sold on one of these, I know I want something though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
I was debating whether or not to get it and it was sold out lol. I'm using the rearth slim N4 case right now. I do miss revealing the back of the phone
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Blazing angel:
Did it come back in stock in Canada at all?:confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tspx23:
your just blind. people sell bumpers for a dollar and still make money on ebay on other phones. i picked up an aluminum bumper from draco for 5.95 for the 4s from amazon which supposedly retails for 80 bucks.

that's what i'm saying the lack of accessory support at reasonble prices is annoying google/lg is trying to milk it right now which is cool. I don't mind paying 20-30 bucks for a case that would actually protect my phone not some wimpy plastic bumper that protects the edges.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sbl03:
You are almost certainly buying a knockoff version.

I hope you use that argument with Apple devices because that's exactly that - you pay for the quality and whatever research went behind making the hardware.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dc496:
Looks out it's already sold out again. Oh well. Maybe next time. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] logic0verflow:
The fact that its an official accessory from Google is one of the reasons I bought it. Also because the phone was ONLY $300-$350 and took longer to get my hands on, I was able to save up an extra $50 for accessories. So I agree there is not really a reason to complain, I see it as supporting Google. Unlike Microsoft and their Zune which I really liked and bought official accessories for, only for it to get discontinued. So I traded it in for an Xbox :laugh:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MaxCarnage:
Good; if I end up not liking it I can fleece someone on ebay.

;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Prod1702:
Have you seen one yet? If they are anything like the D3O cases T-Mobile Sells they are good for the phone. If you drop your phone and the glass breaks that's your own fault. Cases can only do so much. If i had my way i wouldn't even use a case. Never dropped any of my phones before, but as everyone who has a N4 knows the phone slides on everything. I only want the bumper so it doesn't slide. Also most of the cases that are under say $10 the buttons done line up very well with the case. I bought this case http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-SoftGel-Flexible-Frost-Clear/dp/B009Y0ZH6Y when it was in blue for $9.95. Its a ok case for $10, but the case is really loose on the sides and sometimes i need to push the buttons more then once. I am pretty sure the bumper doesn't have that problem or Google wouldn't sell it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] WVFAN1:
Ordered one this morning had to think twice after seeing the total hope its worth it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tspx23:
Deleted.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
your talking about a phone that has been out for over 2 years, the 4s and 4 are identical and cases have fludded the market far and wide. the nexus4 has been out for a measly month. hardly anyone even has it yet, let alone case makers pumping chinese 1-2dollar cases out the door for 10 cent profit. there is no "volume" to work off of currently.

i bought a "ipad cover" when i first got my ipad2 and it was 60 dollars plus tax. got a case for my macbook at the mac store and it was 75. google sells an official case people can can official for 27, and everyone cheaps out. this bumper is a steal for an official piece of hardware. all you complainers who didn't get one, im glad you left it up for people who respect workmanship. sold out already? goodluck finding one again under 75, cheapskates
[Nexus 4 Accessories] outz:
Damn... Today is like the only day I haven't checked stock since I got my phone in November... Figures.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mrbkkt1:
I think the biggest irritant in paying for shipping is the fact that a good chunk of us would have bought it with the phone and henceforth have free shipping.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jrockie:
For 25 dollars I bought a 14 in 1 pack on eBay.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] familiarstranger:
also who says I need 2 day shipping. I'd happily do ground and save a pretty penny
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sinocelt:
That.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] alexanderi:
****, stock out again....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kyleds:
dang it! i missed it again! friggin A!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] WVFAN1:
I just picked up a Kay's case from amazon for $11 I think it was and its not bad so far fits pretty good.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rizzxx7:
Its crazy how they can't keep a simple item in stock. Its probably because these resellers buys them by the 100s
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Prod1702:
If this is true then ppl need to stop buying them from them for $80. Once this happens they will stop buying so many. So when the dumb ppl stop paying $80 we will all get ours for $20.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SynysterGates951:
Anyone nice enough to sell me one at (or close to) cost?...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
Google limits each person to 3 per order. so its possible but would have to pay shipping on every 3 they bought.

I'm surprised bit didn't sell out sooner. it was in stock for over 5 hours.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
They need a limit on bumpers, people buying 5+ to resell is annoying.

What Google should do is... if you want a bumper you have to order it associated it with a specific Google account with that Google account. One per account with a N4 registered to it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] burrrcub:
Glad I got my order in before it sold out. $27.94 hurts though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zephiK:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35321246&postcount=1013 smh -_-
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
jealous?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thos25:
Figures. I've checked stock on this several times a day for weeks and nothing. Today I checked in the morning but got caught up at work then had some errands to run after. Sure enough I miss it. FML.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aichemist:
Was the bumper only available in US this time or was it also available in Canada?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
Glad i ordered mine when i had the chance was hesitating to get one cause i just ordered a case well see how the bumper feels
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ScottyNuttz:
They must be making more profit on the bumper than on the phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ptesmoke:
I'd like to know this as well
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ryan92084:
I didn't expect them to sell out again so quickly or I would have bought an extra for ebay : /
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gja88:
Yeah same here. I just didn't want to get stuck with an extra one if they never sold out. I may consider selling the one I got once I get it. Gotta make some profit if possible.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
I don't know where you guys live, but I didn't pay that high of a tax when I bought mine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sbl03:
According to people that posted earlier, they weren't available in Canada.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mario24601:
Yeah tax in Los Angeles suck 10%
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tgtoys:
10.25% in Chicago!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] miicho85:
Order mine this evening 28 dolla now release the orb and take my money google
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lskeys:
Got my bumper ordered

I bumper alert kept going off. Guess I ignored it. Then went online around noon and saw they were in stock. Got mine, not tax in Louisiana. Guess Google does not have a store here. Total order $25.98.; $5.99 for shipping (hope it UPS). I figure it is not a bad price since google is suppose to refund shipping for the Nexus 4 order problem.;)

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Yeah, release the orb, "Google" . Maybe we need an Release the orb petition.:silly:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] miicho85:
RELEASE THE KRAKEN

im in for the petition mortals
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cchap07:
What extended battery is that? I could really use one for this phone :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hatzy:
How lovely. Page monitor has been giving me false positives all week then the one time I'm sleeping they go back on sale and are sold out within hours.

Seriously Google, how hard is it to keep some molded plastic in stock?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] anirudh412:
Ummm I dont know if this is the right thing to do, but can any one of you ship one of these to India? I flew back from Miami a couple of days back just to find the bumpers were back in stock :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lazinase:
It's Magic-Pro promini 4000+, I got it from amazon at ~USD 34.

Magic-Pro is a brand that existed about 20 years in Hong Kong afaik, which makes decent electronic products with good quality.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Zaimojin:
Just notified that my bumper shipped.. only 14 hours after I bought it!

I'm surprised at how fast the turn-around for my order was... no back-order headaches like the phone itself. Hopefully everyone else who nabbed one will get the shipping notice!

(haha, knock on wood. I hope I didn't jinx it!)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] XxSilent22xX:
My bumper has shipped! Cant wait till it arrives.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Mine is shipped too.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
My 15 bumpers shipped as well, I'm surprised by the turn around time :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
Mine shipped too =)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sinocelt:
Quite possibly!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phermey:
i am more interested in the qi car mount they showed in the video.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
I ordered mine yesterday and got my shipping email this morning as well. My tracking page says it's in Louisville, KY now and it's shipping with 2nd day air just like the N4's were. I suppose this means I can expect the bumper to arrive by Friday or possibly even tomorrow. Talk about quick turnaround time.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
same here, super fast. 2nd day air so i should have it tomorrow or friday. awesome
[Nexus 4 Accessories] biggiestuff:
man my bumper might get here before my SIM i ordered last friday :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] inseconds99:
Bumper will be here by end of day tomorrow, unfortunately I will be at work so it will be sitting here at home waiting for me until late tomorrow night. I ordered spigen screen protectors and they came in defective. New ones should be here before the weekend. Has anyone used the bumper with that rear screen protector? I'm just curious if it will work or will the protector lift and bubble.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] weysonn:
Haven't tried it myself yet but others have stated that it fits fine.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
It should work. I'd at least let the protectors dry on the phone fully for a couple days before putting the bumper on though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lskeys:
Bumper shipped. Delivery tomorrow. Thanks google. You are getting a little better. Now where is the orb??
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Jayrod1980:
Bumper does not peel protectors... hope this helps.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
Which protector are you using?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jeremydc808:
How is the package 1.2 lbs? but the Nexus 4 was weighed in at 1.1lbs lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jeremydc808:
Top is Bumper, Bottom is phone
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dispatch:
What a DB
[Nexus 4 Accessories] treoless:
Picked up my bumper at the local UPS service center this morning. Very good build quality. It doesn't peel my xoskins full body protector. I was hoping I could buy this with the orb to save shipping. Oh well
[Nexus 4 Accessories] parker7:
At least **** Turpin wore a mask. I never knew plastic was so expensive to produce these days. ;) I can't complain, the phone is an absolute bargain. I don't mind paying over the odds for a plastic bumper.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] inseconds99:
Bumper just arrived and though the quality is good I hate it. Makes the phone thicker, and it's actually more slippery to hold. I nearly dropped it picking it up of my charging mat. Think this one is going on eBay or craigslist. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phermey:
only a db because he keeps running around all of the posts around here and tech blogs bragging about it. thinking he is the only one with a credit card.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
All of which tech blogs? I guess 2 posts is a lot? 0_o lol

Anyway, just got my order earlier today, all others have been shipped

This bumper feels good on my device and I'm pretty impressed especially since it was FREE :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ceejay83:
bumper is real nice. i have the diztronic and that feels more bulky. only gripe is the headphone port is small, one of my headphones doesn't fit

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windroidguy is a real douche, he knows he's getting people mad about ordering 15 cases and he proceeds to post pictures.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phermey:
yah i really like how it wrap around the outside and leave the full bezel. it makes it much easier to move widgets and such from page to page. that said... the con is the phone feels much wider becaus of it. its a win win though when you think about protecting it AND still able to see the back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myorks1127:
I will keep my Diztronic, that bumper is so stupid
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phermey:
seen the number fifteen quite a bit. i guess its not all you. and i got mine for free also. i ordered two. just no profit in it for me like there is you. ;) i personally have no issues with capitalism. especially with as much work we had to put into ordering the phones and then the bumpers. its not your fault the peeps whining about not getting one didnt pay attention. something as simple as a tech blog widget would have told them the moment it hit.

kudos to ya. and may they pay for your phone and a full years service to boot.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
Just got my bumper in as well. I normally go caseless because I hate the way cases/bumpers make phones feel. However, I am pleasantly surprised at the quality/fit of this bumper. It definitely does add bulk but still looks sharp and now I can rest easy knowing my heart rate won't dramatically increase every time I take the phone out of my pocket, in fear of dropping it.

A good purchase in my opinion.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dispatch:
The funny thing is you can tell just by his sig he's a DB
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
Wow. Asking people to "thank you" is annoying enough. This guy wants people to donate to him for "helping" them on a forum? Give me a break.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
Hes trolling lol just trying to show off his e-pein just ignore him.

got mines today i actually like it quite a bit, have the Diztronic case and i think i like the bumper more.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] K Rich:
Compared to the Diztronic, which one "feels" more bulky? IE thickness, width etc.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
I say the bumper add a tiny bit more bulk to the width but it's barely noticeable compared to the Diztronic. The Diztronic feels more bulky in the back for sure because the bumper has no back lol. All around i say the bumper feels a lot better in my opinion
[Nexus 4 Accessories] phermey:
thinner. but wider. you can see the full bezel with the bumper. looks wise... bumper all the way. usage wise... diztronic. but diztronic covers the bezel and inhibits finger touches on the extreme edge. which sucks.

liek the guy above me... i will be sticking with the bumper. at least i can see the back. i hate having any sort of case at all on my phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ArtG818:
I just got my bumper case today and diztronic feels pretty bulky compared to bumper. I really like both of em:)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
bumper's a LOT better than the Diztronic case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] catpunt:
i like it a lot better than the s-line case, definitely feels higher quality. it's wider/taller, but feels smaller in the hand

edit: however i cut my hand a little bit on the plastic box it comes in :/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] K Rich:
Sweet! I love my Diztronic, but it does feel bulky. My bumper should be waiting for me when I get home. I can't wait!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Tmedler:
Got mine today. Great case was just using the cheap $5 tpu case from amazon. I do have a pending order for a bumper case on amazon that is scheduled to ship Dec 31 for $5.99 shipped. I will probably still keep that order in the off chance I like it better. $27 for this bumper is steep but I got it in 2 days so that's a plus.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] masterindis:
is it worth the $27?

for those of you that received it, did you guys think it's worth the $27? any regrets?

anyone of you guys with the bumper that also has the mofi 5xl pouch? if so, please let me know if it fits in the mofi 5xl pouch, thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
Its definitely worth the 27 bucks shipping was very quick quality is really good nice fit and looks really nice. No regrets at all. I too am wondering about the pouch
[Nexus 4 Accessories] L0WE:
bumper

Not worth 27 imo but since there's nothing else out there I would buy again. Quality built and Im very happy but 3 months from now I'm sure something similar will be out and be had at less.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zevim2005:
ordered just when bumpers got back on stock,and until now PENDING...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Serious_Beans:
Mine is waiting for me at home :D. I know its worth $27 because now I can place my phone down anywhere without worrying about it sliding while still enjoying the awesome back without having to cover it up with a case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
This is what I am using with the bumper, but the thread is a good reference thread for different pouches discussed there.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35402240&postcount=12

:good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sn0warmy:
I'm not one to typically put cases on my phones since I hate the extra bulk and look. However, after watching plenty of Youtube videos and seeing reviews for this bumper, I decided to bite the bullet and ordered one when they were back in stock Tuesday. It arrived at my office a couple of hours ago and now I can say that I love it! It does add bulk to the phone but you can tell it was designed to match the phone nicely and it is VERY well made. I'm amazed at how well the power/volume rocker feel with the bumper. The reviews said they felt like they were part of the phone. This is 100% accurate.

I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] harsubs:
Agree with this. It looks very classy. Haven't seen anything out there that looks as good. Is it worth 27? Probably not, but there aren't any alternatives out there either. Got mine today and I'm very happy with the overall look and feel. Still waiting for my Clarivue ultra-clear though. Was shipped on 12/5 - not here yet.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Serious_Beans:
The left side has a little squeak to it. ;/ $27 should've gotten me a perfect bumper. Oh well will RMA it when I have the chance.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smirkis:
lol what? RMA a bumper?

mine came in and i haven't opened it yet, trying to decide if i should. looks amazing tho
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Got mine! and I loveee it. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Squeak? Where and how can it be reproduced? Can you take a vid of the squeak?

For me, when I got the package, I did see that the usb opening of the bumper looked like it was coming apart. But because the bumper has a rubber part that stretches, it just took out the slack and became form fitting.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] n1ggyn1ce:
wow this case feels great in the hands! gives a firm grip and the confidence not to drop it lol. Picture taking will be much easier..looks like a totally different phone..mini-phablet-like. Blends in well like as if it was part of the phone. Me likey for comfort.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
I saw this in stock on Tuesday but regretted buying it at $27 shipped. I know its a premium case but just seems to be a steep price for a bumper. Im using a tpu until the next batch comes to see if any similar cases come on eBay.

How does the width of it compare to a tpu? And can you still gesture type to the side edges of the screen or are the side edges covered?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Here's a picture of the bumper. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
How did you get the charm on there?? lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
It's a plug that I bought from fleabay. :P ( ebay )

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smartphone-...724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564ffde4e4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ssnr:
Oh didn't kno they have thos things lol thx =) :victory:

I wish newer phones have charm slot =/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Roxy:
Lol.

I'm actually happy that the headphone jack is on top rather than below ( like gnex ).

Hanging charms would look awkward if it was on the bottom.