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[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
It seems like we have two options:

Poetic Borderline or this Abacus bumper, which seems to be the same as this i-Blason bumper.

I just got the i-Blason bumper, and it's pretty terrible. It's large and thick, yet the USB hole is just big enough to accommodate the stock cable, which is on the slim side.

Check the photos below, with the first comparing with another crappy case from caseology, which I thought was bulky as well, and the second a closeup of the 3.5mm hole, showing off the thickness in all its glory.

View attachment 2392896View attachment 2392897

I am about to give up on bumpers and get a cruzerlite case or something :(

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[OP]

By that, I mean bareback, border-only ones.

My N5 just shipped, and would love to protect them corners, but leave the back open.

Has anybody found one?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
They have multiple colors

Poetic Borderline Bumper Case for Google Nexus 5 Black/Gray (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FNWM2GU/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
I thought that wasn't a bumper case. Must be the bad rendering.

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ozarkasince1905:
yah that is bad rendering. and i think that looks like an ugly bumper case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] qsdf55:
+1

Google made effort to use silk touch plastic... it's a shame to cover the back.

Where are the regular bumper like the officiel Nexus 4 one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] domenicop:
three colors one a phone are too much imo, I'll pass on these one... I think I would by something transparent + color though
[Nexus 5 Accessories] neok44:
Poetic cases are good, but not attractive at all. They will probably be the only bumpers we get.

Currently i'm leaning towards a full case with a clear back, or just going full dbrand skin and a screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] adrian089:
I like that the official google ones at least say nexus on the back like on the phone. I don't like the price however.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] compchick813:
The price is a bit high, but I'll admit that I probably would have ordered one with my phone if they had been available, mostly because it says nexus on the back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] LNJ:
Spigen and Ringke both have bare back bumpers which I am looking at as well. Just don't know which to get. Both on Amazon. Just search for Nexus 5 bumper.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DigitalMonk:
Got my Spigen Ultra Hybrid today. Phone arrives Monday. Can answer questions on the case if anyone has any.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] got_killed:
I'm interested in buying it. Are the sides that are black bulky at all? I'd like it if it were pretty slim. How are the button placements? Mushy or firm? Does the clear backing look/feel vulnerable to scratches? Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DigitalMonk:
Sides don't seem any bulkier then a Cruzerlite case but are harder plastic. Don't have my phone yet so can't tell you about the buttons other then I suspect they will be firm. Back is hard plastic so I'm guessing it won't scratch easy.

Can provide more feedback when I get my phone Monday.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kenneth131:
How's the inside of the case? Any causes for concern that the case might mark the case or any part of the finish inside that might rub on the sides of the phone when on?

Just I have had bumper cases before that can cause marking on the actual phone through poor finish on the inside which is what you don't want from something made to protect your phone

Cheers in advance
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DigitalMonk:
Inside it just feels like real smooth hard plastic. Didn't feel any sharp edges that would rub and wear.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
clear back is not the same as bare back though

exactly my point
[Nexus 5 Accessories] domenicop:
I just bought a spare one to wait for a good 'real bumper' to hit the market in europe (the poetic will cost me double the price because of the delivery from usa, and and don't like it, aesthetically)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
This one looks better than the poetic case

http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
[Nexus 5 Accessories] neok44:
SOLD. These look very nice, and though their version for the N4 had some issues, this N5 version looks like it'll be just fine with the 2 piece design instead of one solid piece. and some nice color options.

Just sucks there is no prime and it's going to be a few weeks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cutterjohn:
Yeah, I have one of these for my n4. Survived one fall(concrete), corner of case little scuffed, n4 fine . Never took it off once I put it on, used it with a horiz holster during the warm month, breast pocket of winter coat o.w. or just lying on a table/carried by hand.

What do you do sit and stare at your case all day? Frankly I don't even notice it.

Note: mine never fell apart like some of the Amazon reviews for the n4 version claimed OTOH I wasn't putting it on/removing it every other which I suppose could account for it eventually pulling apart...

I've already ordered the hybrid & slim armor(wanted something available now since the only time that I dropped the n4 was shortly after receiving it), plus the other case listed in the threads here. Might end up ordering this again IF I don't like the three that I've got on order already(well the slim shipped should be here same day as n5).

Now all I need is another horiz holster w/belt clip as I'm sure the one that fit the n4 isn't going to fit the n5 as it was already a little tight with n4 + bumper case...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] neok44:
I'm not saying it's a bad case, but it just isn't the most attractive. Mine did fall apart but luckily they gave me a new one in a couple days. Also it gets scratched up insanely easy. I don't drop my phone often and the poetic case looks like a cat used it as a scratching post

Going to order the abacus bumper because their design seems like it will be sturdy and the plastic pieces don't look glossy so they should hide scratches a lot easier. Like the solid color options as well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dokukinoko:
Let's keep a list organized. Hopefully there will be some made overseas (e.g. China) or on eBay coming soon. We all thought it was cool back with the N4 last year when they were making LG replicas and even producing different colors. It sucks that searching for Nexus 5 bumper yields the LG one because they decided to call it a bumper.

1. Poetic Borderline

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Border...qid=1383838914&sr=1-6&keywords=nexus+5+bumper

2. iBlason

http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Google-Verizon-T-Mobile-Carriers/dp/B00FPUFVUE

3. Abacus 24-7

http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-TwoTone-Bumper-Google-Nexus/dp/B00G6MPPV0
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
short review of one of the bumpers added
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jayrod1980:
Anyone test protection abilities of these cases? I know a drop on the face will crack it, but I wonder if the lip and rim protection would be enough to protect during a minor fall. I have my phone fully skinned so I'm trying to see if something like this is a good choice. The n5 is already a big phone... Anything that can cut down on bulk but still provide protection would be welcome.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vertizontal:
I just ordered one of these cases:

www.amazon.com/Bumper-Case-Google-Nexus-Notch-It/dp/B00GOK6TGO

Looks like it's the same or similar to the Abacus one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
Looks the same as mine.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
I got the i-Blason too and I like it OK. I was hoping for something like the OEM LG Nexus 4 bumper and this is the closest thing I've found, but it's definitely not as nice. It's definitely better than the Poetic borderline bumper I had for my Galaxy Nexus. The corners of this bumper fit snugly but the edges on both sides are a little loose. The plastic is pretty rigid, and it's got like a TPU inside lining it. The seams seem pretty sturdy, I don't expect it to separate like the borderline case. The buttons are well-defined and somewhat clicky (but not as clicky as the Nexus 4 bumper was, and not as clicky as without any case). The front lip is actually quite thin, thinner than the Nexus 4 bumper, while the back is thicker, basically just thick enough to keep the camera lens off a flat surface. I have attached some hi-res pics of the case, and tried to capture the back lens vs the back lip in the last pic. The only problem I can tell is as the OP described, the frame around the USB port is rigid plastic and not very large, so you won't be able to plug in any but the smallest plugs. Overall it's a decent bumper for less than 10 bucks until someone comes out with a super nice bumper.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] namartlu:
I thought you got a champagne gold N5 and matching bumper. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Revthejedi:
Do you know if the iBlason bumper will work with the Nexus charging orb? Thanks for the pics, it looks like the type of bumper I'm looking for.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
Yes it seems to work fine, I'm charging it right now on the N4 orb
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Silas0220:
I got both the i-Blason and the Abacus, and they're 100% identical. No difference at all. I even recieved them in the same packaging. They're also both just cheap, plastic junk in my opinion. Not even in the same world as the official Nexus 4 bumper. I had my complaints of that one too, but at least it was nice materials and well-made.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Revthejedi:
^Hopefully it isn't that bad. My iBlason should arrive on Thursday. I'm tempted to get the official bumper or quick cover since they're in stock but the prices are just ridiculous for what you're getting. Someone should make a N5 bumper with the design of the N4 bumper.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Luxferro:
I just got my Abacus bumper. While not the best quality I'm happy with mine for $10.

Complaints about its thickness are unwarranted... Its as thin as it can be, giving the topside a thin lip, and the backsides lip is just enough to keep camera lens surface off flat surfaces. It look thick, but that's cause the back edges of a naked N5 are curved... And to create a lip to protect the lenses the curve is filled in by pretty much any N5 case you can buy.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] andythefan:
I found a cheaper one on Ebay

Here's the ebay page:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-.../271320417491?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:3160

It may be a knock off, though. It's using the same stock images as many of the sellers on Amazon like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Bumper-Case-Google-Nexus-Notch-It/dp/B00GOK6TGO

Even if it's a knock off, you'd only be down ~$4 with shipping so it's worth a shot.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] unvaluablespace:
ugh, I just paid twice that much for this same case on ebay. not sure how I missed the $4 one.... :-\ lol

EDIT: I just got the bumper in the mail today. It's exactly like the one linked to the ebay page. I got mine from ebay as well, just from another seller. The amazon link looks the same as well, EXCEPT for the shots where it looks like a shiny grey on the sides. this bumper is completely black. I don't have my nexus 5 yet to test it, but the bumper is exactly what youd expect for paying so little: cheap. its a hard plastic, not a soft rubbery feel like some of the images portray. with that said, it does feel rather solid, like it will take a decent beating, just not sure about any hard drops, which might be enough to break it easily, considering its so solid. the buttons are barely held in place by plastic tabs, and feel like they will be ok and stay on, as long as your not the type to pick and prod at them when your bored or something lol. the scary part for me though, is the inside. because the bumper is solid plastic, the inside of it feels like it might scratch the phone with a few good bumps. probably wont mark it horribly, but will make it noticeable. again, I don't have a nexus 5 yet to test it, but if theres room to fit, I could see some sort of padding lining on the inside might help protect the phone. I actually like the bumper, if there is a way to pad the inside without bulking up and still allowing the phone to fit. I personally was planning on just putting a front and back protector on my nexus 5 and go bumper. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Theberge43:
Hi, did not order it, but I found this:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Nexu...de-Button-For-LG-Google-Nexus/1461949876.html
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
that's the same one

this is htc one all over again, where 90% of bumpers were the same crappy one
[Nexus 5 Accessories] johnq54:
I ordered a poetic bumper that should be here in the next few days. It was only $3, so I'm not expecting much. I'll post pics and review here when I get it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jimlad:
Hi, I'm looking for a bumper that's the thinnest, I'm not worried about protecting the camera lens so I also don't want it to be bulky in the depth, any ideas?

Cheers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cobyman7035:
reviews of true bumpers don't look good! damn i hope its not that cheap looking, i got the iblason white one, stupid google won't do a true bumper like the stock nexus 4 one! that was perfect imo
[Nexus 5 Accessories] g2tl:
Poetic borderline looks thinner

It's pretty cheap looking...

I'm heavily considering this instead

http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/LG_Nexus_5_Tradition_leather_case.html
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TECK:
Thanks for the links, appreciated guys. I'm waiting for a better model, IMO those bumpers are just terrible and make the phone ultra bulky. I might as well get the original Google bumper. :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
I've had the iblason one for a few weeks and it's pretty decent. I've dropped the phone a few times on hard floors without any problems. It's pretty snug. I don't like the small opening around the USB port but I use wireless charging so it's not a big issue.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Got my black poetic bumper. I really really like the fit. I have the abacus bumper also which I don't like at all. My only gripe with the poetic one is the button feedback.

>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nitemare3219:
All of these bumpers are hideous. The poetic is the most decent looking, but no button feedback and its lack of thickness which completely disregards camera protection are deal breakers.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
The abucus bumper protects the camera but it looks horrible on the back because of the lip. Also adds a lot of bulk. If u would like some pics I'll take some

>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
I found a new TPU type bumper popping up on ebay from a few different sellers from Hong Kong:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161162252277

It definitely isn't the same as the Poetic or Abacus/i-Blason ones. I ordered one and I'll post pics / review when I get it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cirkustanz:
That looks pretty great! I really like how the corners are, it makes me think it would slide in and out of my pocket really well.

At first thought, the little tab on the back on the right side looks a little cheap, it's probably there because they don't want the phone to be able to slip out from behind it. It might actually serve a purpose for me though...I bought the official nexus wireless charger, and despite it having magnets, and even when I clean the top of it, and the back of the phone, the magnets that I thought were there to help align the phone onto the charger...this aspect doesn't work.

The magnet in this charger is clearly designed to KEEP the phone on the charger, ie: so it doesn't slide off from the phone vibrating, etc. Even when I mount the charger on the side of my dresser, if I put the phone too high on the charger, the phone will not slide down into the correct spot.

That little notch in the back, might just be in a great spot to be able to put the phone on the charger in the sweet spot, even in the middle of the night when I'm half asleep and the lights are off. :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] neotekz:
which cases are you talking about? the only bumper i see from both spigen and ringke have the clear plastic covers over the back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yahoowizard:
I really just want to 3D-Printer one up, might be the best option. Is it too much to ask for a true bumper case with good button feedback that fits this into the headphone slot without a problem. I had a Poetic Bumper with the Nexus 5, and I had to remove the case whenever I plugged the headphones in. I understand that I can just use a mini extender thing, but I'd rather go without carrying it around if I don't have to.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Mikeonic:
Poetic is okay. Case is light. Slim. And looks good. Doesn't have much of a lift on the back or front so screen and camera are easily dead on landing
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DanP47:
Going to try one of these, it's cheap anyway if it's no good. It looks like it provides good protection, I just hope there is good button feedback and that it doesn't add too much bulk. Could be next year by the time I receive it though!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jayrod1980:
None of these bumpers are any good. I've wasted at least 100 bucks on cases. If you want something that's thin like a bumper where you can see the back your best bet is the rinke fusion. Its probably the thinnest and of the most comfortable out there save for those crappy thin shells.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
Well I received the eBay one and I like it except for one deal breaking flaw-there's an issue with the power button. It's super sensitive and simply pressing the region AROUND the power button will click the power button. I'm going to contact the seller to see if I can get a replacement that fixes it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rovertjoey:
Just received mine today. Its pretty nice. I didn't like how the black plastic is shiny. The reason I bought the black n5 was because the white has the shiny plastic around the rim.

I haven't installed it yet. The n5 is a christmas present. Also have a black carbon fiber skin from dbrand. Can't wait to what the combo will look like.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mtoomey79:
Sorry for the utterly useless post, but...

It stands to reason that manufacturers simply haven't had the time to make a nice bumper case. There are some good looking cases for the N4, examples -

http://www.amazon.com/Shenit-Bumper...386859155&sr=8-4&keywords=nexus+4+bumper+case

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Border...386859155&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+bumper+case

http://www.amazon.com/Bumper-Case-G...386859155&sr=8-7&keywords=nexus+4+bumper+case

The ones we are discussing in this thread generally look like crap. No offense, but IMO the Poetic N5 bumper case is the worst of them all, but as evidenced in the links above (2nd one) they actually made a decent looking N4 bumper.

Is it possible either manufacturers were freaked out after the N4 glass back horror stories or that they are following the "official" move by Google to provide a back to our cases?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rovertjoey:
Did you find the buttons have no feel? Can't tell if your pressing the buttons? I don't feel any movement of the buttons.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes that's the only downfall with this bumper. Lets hope that poetic fixs it. They are usually really good about making revisions on their cases.

>^.^< Sent From Meow G2
[Nexus 5 Accessories] nexicon:
Hey Jeff how's the slimness to the poetic compared to the nexus 4 one? Is it similar? I have the neo hybrid it's gorgeous but makes the phone too wide
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Giroyac:
got a bumper case from a local mall here, and im in LOVE, build quality is great, protects the camera and buttons are great (except for some reason, volume up doesnt have as good feedback as down and power)

anyways it was 5$ and i wasnt expecting anything good, but wow im shocked

sorry for webcam pics,

and by the way ive seen this case on ebay also
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jacob030:
Yeah, I got this 1 off eBay. I tried my local mall and none of the cell shops had anything for a nexus 5. Most had never even seen the phone. I like that the white part is hard plastic. The last white tpu case I had got stained blue from being in my jeans pocket. The buttons kinda suck tho. When I press the power button I don't feel it click at all. And its really easy to push. The volume buttons are a lot harder to push. But for the money, it'll do.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Giroyac:
Thats weird, because my buttons feel great, actually after i posted my last post here, i went ahead and cut a slit right behind the volume buttons to see if my volume up will turn out better, and it actually did.. it feels awesome now, dont know if you want to try that or not but it worked :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TwinkyOfHope:
I'm loving my poetic bumper. It looks great and has already protected my phone from a few drops.

However the volume and power buttons had no feedback at first, but they are breaking in. I will try cutting them like the poster above mentioned. Sounds like a good idea.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] yahoowizard:
Would we able to see a picture of how that looks?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Yes its slim and basically on par with the n4 one. I think it feels much more well made though than the n4 bumper. If anything it fits the phone better

>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus 5

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[MENTION=4760923]Giroyac[/MENTION]

Looks nice has it gotten dirty at all?

>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] thfreedumb:
Can you post the brand and model name?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Giroyac:
I would but there is nothing to see , u wont see the cuts except if i push the button out with my finger

It has no name or model, just a generic no name case

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Nope, it's smooth white plastic, i doubt it'll discolor or get dirty easily
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ptewee:
Great review! I have two coming my way :)

Though, i'm curious how this case will work with the thick glass protectors...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cirkustanz:
That's on the fence. I don't use screen those since I didn't use them on my last two phones.

I will say that the slimness of this case also applies to the front. Ya know how you can get dirt and stuff caught in the little lip in the front of the phone and it is visible if you're looking really close? Well, same thing here. You can almost make out that lip if you look at it from an angle. As such...I think a screen protector would work, or not. If you are worried about the front of it covering up any part of the phone bezel, it doesn't. But...if you were hoping it would, so as to make it possible for there to not be a gap if you didn't place the protector on perfectly...well, that would be a factor. :P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] catpunt:
Question, do you have any problem with the power button? When I got mine the power button was not properly lined up or something and was extremely sensitive to any pressure on the power button itself or anywhere near it, making it pretty unusable. They issued me a full refund which was nice, but I still want one...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cirkustanz:
Nah, no problem with the power button. You might try trimming down the plastic part that pushes on the button itself...ever so slightly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mtoomey79:
Went with the Poetic myself. Not super fond of it - the thickness of the bumper as it protects the back side is like 1-2mm thinner than it should be to adequately protect the ring around the camera.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jimburke57:
I just got this case in, and my initial impressions are great. It fits with the Spigen Glas.tr nano perfectly. The button feedback is perfect. I haven't cut off the tab yet, but I might tomorrow. It doesn't cover any of the bezel.

The only con is having to wait for it to arrive from China.