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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Makarios:
Thanks OP and other reviewers.

Has anyone in Canada been able to search up a store selling a red 'b-type' quicksand? ebay.ca turns up nothing.

I found this aliexpress store, but in the item feedback people have commented that the red colour isn't as pictured but darker.

If nothing comes up I'll probably get the a-type black from here.

thanks in advance.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hollisnh:
I have the red 'b-type', its very bright blood red. love it.

also have the red 'a-type' in your next link, its more of a watermelon red..... almost pinkish.... not my fav... and tad more slippery surface.

good luck
[Nexus 5 Accessories] RoadToNever:
I ordered a generic white matte case. It's has a slightly more V-shaped cutout:

The matte finish feels great to touch. It has some imperfections around the corners. I tried shaving off the ugly part with a razor and it reveled some black material underneath. Needless to say I stopped.

Not bad for but 1.32 USD I could play another 1.32 USD for the same design without the imperfections.

EDIT: Started tearing and breaking at various weak points around the button cutouts. The finish is also very discolored after a few months of use. I would not recomend this case with the v-shaped headset jack cutout,
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rosandy10:
bad luck...

none of those ship worldwide to Indonesia.... :(

Edit : My bad, yes there is many which can ship worldwide. Hefty price difference though. I searched in ebay and found a couple of em.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
That's unfortunate. I'm sure the prices are still much cheaper than if you were going to go for a bigger brand.

My recommendation to you would be if you were going to buy a case, despite the price difference, to go for one of the quicksand cases. For the price they are charging ($0.99 not sure for Indonesia) they are by far the best built of all the cases I got. They just have a premium build and feel. The regular price for a (Bear Motion) quicksand case on amazon is $19.99 without shipping.

The semi transparent I would put as number 2 and only if you have a white nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xkravenx:
I have been using the sand case for over a week and I think it's so much better and cheaper than the ringke slim case.

There is only once issue with this case. It won't stick to those sticky surface pad. I guess it's the material.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] defcondev:
"Just in case"? No pun intended, right? :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
The quicksand fits and feels so awesome! I bought it cause of this review and dont regret it at all its my go to case now and I got it for 1.99 shipped from the US, ordered on the 22nd got it today since it shipped from the same state which was a nice surprise!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] defcondev:
I just bought 2 quicksand cases myself. Dangit! When the impulse kicks in I can't fight it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Sticky surface pad?

Nice, $1.99 and 2 day shipping. That's a good deal. Glad you're liking the quicksand. I still believe it's the best hardcase you can get for the price anywhere.

Haha, you won't regret it.

Gotta keep spreading the cheap love! :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
Just got my cases today!! They even sent me a few screen protectors and a stylus how awesome.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Right on, nice. I got screen protectors and those little stylus key chain things too. Such a good deal for $0.99!

You should post some pics and give your impressions. If it's horrible, you can tell me I screwed you out of $0.99 haha.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guruehsaan:
Got mine too, they are really nice, but i also got my cruzerlite green bugdroid today too and i like that even more...so i wont be using it right now but it's still such a a great deal, i love that little stylus too, quite nice, just ordered a iDuo Stylus Pen cos of it from ebay for £3.98, hope it's worth it. And i got 2 screen protectors with it, that was really generous even though i wont be using them, screen protectors are useless.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Got my clear/white case and it's nice but softer to the touch than I was expecting. Still, does the job and for 99p plus free shipping and 2 SPs I can't complain! :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Nice! I take it you have a white Nexus 5?

Mind posting a pic of it? I'd like to see how the semi transparent cases look on the white version.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] frag2:
Would you guys say these cases are thinner than the Spigen Ultra?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 0rigin:
I had a similar case to the one that opie posted on my Nexus 4 and guess what? It felt and looked absolutely great, but the screen cracked the first time my phone fell to the floor - from about 70cm. If these had a protection at the top and bottom though, I'd pick them anytime. Until then, they don't really provide any significant protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] OregonLawyer:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-QuickSa...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4accb3c21b

I got this one in the mail yesterday and it is fantastic.

It took a while to arrive ~10 days, but it is the best case I've had so far (Google Bumper, Mybat).

I really like it and it fits with my glass screen protector installed.

Thanks OP.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 0rigin:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2156814

I'm just saiyan.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Kenichi:
Lol. I buy a case just to not scratch my phone on a day to day basis, but I don't drop my device. :silly:

But I see your point.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I compared these to my Ringke Slim when I reviewed them and I believe the Ringke Slim is thinner than the Spigen. The Candy/Semi Transparent are the same thickness as the Ringke Slim,but are also more flexible, so it is easier to bend the case to put it on and take it off which is a good thing. The Candy is just an average/okay case though (pretty much only worth the $0.99 heh). The semi transparent has a better build, but I would only get it (again) if I had a white Nexus 5.

The quicksand is a little bit thicker than the Ringke Slim (so maybe the same as the Spigen?) and the build material/quality is very good. But even though it's thicker it is still more flexible and easier to bend than the Ringke Slim.

That's absolutely correct. That sucks what happened to your phone.

Also, if you read the OP though, I stated that in the very first post of this thread so people know that. Hard cases are not really meant for drop protection, and they never will be. A hard plastic is not shock absorbent, that's part of its physical property. These cases are meant only to keep your phone from getting scuffed/scratched up. They're for minimalism.

You also can't have full sides/top/bottom/corner protection with a hard case. How would you physically bend the case open to get the phone in and out? It's a rigid material with very little flex. The reason most don't have top/bottom protection is so that you can actually bend the case outward enough to clip the phone in. A TPU or rubber case can have all sides/corner protection because it is softer and you can bend/stretch it easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BamAlmighty:
Looks like the Quicksand cases got popular quick, all the ebay sellers jacked their prices up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Will do when I get a chance!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 0rigin:
You can easily get it in a hard case, as long as it has a gap in each corner. Then the physical properties are practically the same and the case is easy to flex, just like the ones you posted. Some cases are made this way, but I haven't seen one for N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Sure, but then you lose corner protection. I would rather have corners covered than top and bottom (as most impacts hit corners and not the flat edges). Looking at that picture of your Nexus 4, the phones rounded top and bottom protrude past the top and bottom lip of the case. While the cases I posted don't have top and bottom coverage, the lip of the cases go beyond the top and bottom of the phone so you would more than likely still hit the case if dropped.

For example the Spigen Crystal Shell for the Nexus 5. It has top and bottom protection, but sacrifices the corners to do so.

http://www.amazon.com/PROTECTION-Spigen-Crystal-JAPANESE-Protector/dp/B00G6SE0O2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388518391&sr=8-2&keywords=spigen+crystal+nexus+5

And it still won't protect the phone from a drop well. It's a characteristic of ALL hard case that they doesn't absorb impact. Even if there was no visible surface damage, all of the energy from the drop still will go through the entirety of the phone rattling up the insides.

That's why it doesn't matter what kind of hard case, they're generally for scuffs/scrapes only.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] 0rigin:
A mm or two gap, that's what I'm talking about. I had a case like this on my iPhone 3G & 3GS. Sure hardshells are not shock absorbant, but you'll still have a much much larger chance of your screen surviving the fall - and that's also almost always the case - you never hear anyone complaining how the motherboard cracked or the battery got dislocated because of the fall. But indeed, if anyone is looking for protection from a fall, then TPU is the way to go. I personally would still prefer a hard case, if I found one that offers protection around all the edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
Slim cases and hard cases are not meant for drop protection. The top and bottom isn't even covered so why would you think a phone in it will survive? These are just too protect the original phone back and sides from scratches and scuffs. The glass might be scratch proof but the rest of the phone isn't. I use these hardcases along with my amcase slim matte black one and my spigen ultra hybrid. The ultra hybrid provides excellent drop protection while the slim cases offer scratch protection and looks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Im gonna get a quicksand one and a couple others lol. I already ordered a diztronic but these are just so cheap :p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
I canceled the diztronic order and ordered that tpu one on the front page for 99 cents and a pudding case for with a gel pad for 3.50. Overall less than half the diztronic price. If they turn out good I'll stick with them if not I didn't really loose much:p
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Just to let you know, none of the cases I posted are tpu cases. They are all hardshell cases. So keep in mind that these cases aren't the same style as the Diztronic which is a full cover tpu case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
The pudding one I got is tpu so I'm alright more variety :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gbeaguilar:
Dang, I missed these at the 99 cents price! I love my bear motion sand case but wanted to try out the clear/ different colors. Still, at $1.99 these are a bargain!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Wow, the Semi Transparent and Quicksand must have been selling very well as both have literally had a 100%+ price increase!

It's a bank busting $1.99 now! Still fantastic deal, but yikes, that's a price hike indeed.

I hate having to quote myself but damn.... even past my prediction! :victory: .... :crying:

Good thing I ordered more beforehand and will have 6 quicksand cases.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
I didn't get the quick sand because I want the whole phone covered and it didn't look like it covered the top and bottom but now I want to order one too just because of the look and how great you guys are saying they are:D at 2 bucks it can't hurt but I'll wait until I get the others first.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BamAlmighty:
The quicksand is by far my favorite case for the N5.

No, it doesn't fully encase the top and bottom, but that doesn't matter to me. Cases this thin won't stop the screen cracking from catastrophic drops regardless even if the sides were fully encased nor do I make a habit of dropping my phone anyway, if you're accident prone this case or cases like it aren't for you PERIOD.

What it does offer is protection from everyday wear and tear i.e. setting it down on rough surfaces, not scratching the back and protecting the camera lense. The fit is perfection while not taking away the phone's thin form factor and the feel is just awesome, I truly love the texture. I liked it so much I bought spares.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
:highfive:

I loved the quicksand so much after I reviewed it I bought 4 more (another black one, plus the rest of the colors).

I'm glad other people are really enjoying it as well.

The $0.99 club rocks! haha

Well, more like $1.99 club now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guruehsaan:
could you get back to us and show us some pictures of the rest of the colours excluding black one cos i've already got that one and been thinking about getting the other colours but aint been 100% onit
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Sure, I should get them this week or next.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CyberScopes:
I wanna get a quicksand, it looks so damn good. Ive heard that they wont entirely protect the phone if it drops, and that's the main reason i use a case. It still seems to offer a lot of protection for a case that slim. I might get one of these.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
FINALLY got time to take some photos (on my work iPhones 4S) - this is the clear/white hard shell

Link for anyone interested: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281217108571

Included SPs would've done the job if I fitted them properly and didn't get fluff under them (bodged both) so for 99p it's quite the bargain!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Nice, thanks for posting these!

The semi transparent cases do seem to look much better on the white Nexus 5. A much better deal for white Nexus 5 owners, not so much if you have the black phone. I don't know much about screen protectors though, so I'm not sure if the ones they gave were good quality or not anyway. I've got so many that they gave for free, but I haven't used any of them. I don't really think the Nexus 5 needs one.

Do you mind if I add your pics to the OP?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] EddyOS:
Go for it! :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] .sirhc:
Does anyone know a vendor, who ships those cases to germany? i can't find any, who doesn't exclude germany in shipping conditions :(

Thanks in advance ...

Greetings, Chris
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
dam this thread! just orderd 3!! red/black/green. hahaha... all the reviews over the last 6 pages sold the case to me.

Chris - I live in UAE & none of the ebay links post here so I order through aliexpress. It's a bit more expensive than the $1.99 pricing but they do indeed ship to Germany. I've orderd from this site before & it is legit.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Quicksand-Nexus-5-Hard-Case-Cover-Shield-For-LG-Google-Nexus-5-Screen-Protector/1470534056.html

G'luck.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
I got my quicksand cases today. They look nice, feel very nice, and generally have pretty accurate (but not 100%) cutouts. The case is hard, and not very bendable.

Unfortunately this means it WILL scratch your phone. I tried on the orange one, took it off, put on the blue one, and then took it off. The phone looked unscathed from far but under scrutiny I could see a small scratch on the edge that revealed in shiny plastic beneath the Nexus 5 soft touch material. It is a very minor scratch, barely visible to the eye, but if you plan on taking the cases on and off it will most definitely scar your phone.

That, or there is a way of putting them on such that they don't scratch?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Just remember, like I showed in the OP, the red isn't really red. It is more of a watermelon pink/orange. I bought it when they said it was "Orange" you bought it when they said it was "Red." Clearly that's the color that they just got wrong hahah.

I've been swapping hardcases so often (daily, or even multiple times a day) and I have yet to have a single mark on my phone.

The trick is to go one corner at a time and use the camera hole as the anchor for the flexing point, and the power button lip to pull outward. The quicksands especially are quite flexible, so you can bend them outward easily (much much easier than my Ringke Slim). In both install and uninstall go volume side first, then one corner at a time and flex the case out and over the corners. Opposite when taking it off.

Here is a quick video I made, it's a bit blurry, but it shows exactly how I do it and it's never produced a single scratch. You can see they are very flexible, so I don't get how you say it is not very bendable.

http://youtu.be/tlZHPmzADnA

Here's another video I made using a card, if you're still having a lot of trouble with the above method, give this one a try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bom9BWtUKS4

Here are a couple of photos I took just now of the corners. Not a single scratch.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guruehsaan:
Does anyone here have both Rearth Ringke Slim case and these 99p ones? if so could you please tell me which one is thinner? I've got the cheap 99p one, i like it alot but thinking if the ringke is even thinner than this, that would be ideal.

If possible, could you also tell me if the cutouts for the power button and volume buttons are the same size for both cases?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Really? All of my hardcases flex about the same, the quicksand a little more so. All of the quicksand cases should be the same, regardless of which seller you use.

I think you might be going too easy on your case! Haha. The quicksands have a lot of flex, don't be afraid to really bend it outward when you're installing and taking it off.

If you're still having trouble, try doing the card trick. I explain it in video #2 here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601790
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
You may be right that I'm being too soft on the case... will try it next time.

I also thought of using a card to get it off, but never actually tried it yet. I did use the cheapo screen protector provided to help slide the phone into the case so that there is no chance of scratches.

The black quicksand case is currently on my phone, but I think it looks the best out of all the colours. Really classy looking and complement the black Nexus 5 very well.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Just received this one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hard-Plastic...ne_Screen_Protectors&var=&hash=item3a8743e581

Used the same link and even ordered the same color as in the first post, but mine looks different. The color might be a littlebit off but i'm not sure, however the main difference is the bigger cutout on the power button side. It uncovers not only the power button but also sim card tray and pin hole for sim card ejection tool. Might be that someone other would find it a plus but for me it's a flaw. The bigger cutout and its shape makes it more difficult to locate the power button without looking and makes the finger slide off the button, so pressing it is not that easy. I'll edit the post and attach the pictures as soon as I can. Sure the case was cheap but I'll contact seller nonetheless and see if he's willing to send a replacement.

Edit (attached photos) - sorry for poor quality:

Power button side (larger cutout than in OP)

all photos here:

http://i.imgur.com/A7n5aDel.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rb2FLtbl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4inMgD2l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cOHlLEzl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/91hbDHgl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OLg8uapl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ji3mn7hl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/k4zTbdkl.jpg
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, that's a good idea for sliding it in the case as well.

I don't have the rest of the quicksand cases yet, they're still in the mail (another black, gray, blue, and green), but between the Black and "Orange" the Black is definitely the sleekest looking case. It really does just look and feel premium on the Nexus 5. I just figure that the rest of the colors would be good for summer, being bright and cheerful.

Really? So both the color and cut are different? That is odd. I would definitely contact the seller about that and see if you can get a replacement or a refund. Out of all the cases I got, the candy color was the most average of them all. I said that in the OP as well, the only thing really good about it was the color, other than that it was just average/okay...

Sorry to hear yours wasn't even up to the "okay" standard. Post some pics when you get the chance. I'll update the OP when you do with your pics and probably tell people to skip that one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I didn't see your post sorry.

I just did an ebay.de search and I came up with these sellers. I can't read German so I have no idea what it says, but I figure they ship to Germany if it's on the German ebay site.

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_odkw=nexus+5+quicksand&_osacat=0&_from=R40&LH_PrefLoc=2&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=nexus+5+quicksand&_sacat=0
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
I updated my previous post with pictures. There is a second flaw that I found. Some edges of power button/sim tray and volume rocker cutouts are really sharp. Might be that a little work with sandpaper could help.

Besides the sharp cutout edges and a larger cutout on the power button side the case is pretty decent for the price. I love the plastic used. It has the exact same feel as the back cover of black Nexus 5 and doesn't add much bulk to the phone. It's almost like Ringke Slim but cheaper and in color.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Wow, WTH... That is completely different. The color is not the same, the cutout has changed. It's like they sent you the wrong case. I updated the OP with some of your pics. Definitely contact the seller, tell them you didn't get what you ordered and say you'll give a 1 star rating because the product was not as advertised. They will probably refund you, or send you a new case. They really hate the 1 star haha.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
2 cases i ordered have come through from aliexpress. both in good condition. The below cost me 3$ - TPU material matte black Candy:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
followed by my 2nd case, arriving few days later. the spigen slim armor, ordered from aliexpress.com for $13.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
Omg is that a matrix wallpaper? That takes me back like 10 years lol.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
old school friend, old school! :cool:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
10 years? The Matrix came out in 1999 my friend! :o Pretty much 15 years!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daLareid:
They sure look pretty nice for $1 dollar covers:) I think I wouldn't mind getting me one of these

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Case-Semi-Cl...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4accb35bf7
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Do you have a white Nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
The color in real life looks pretty much like on your pictures. My pictures just didn't give the right hue of it. I think that it was caused by the angle of flash reflection. Color is not a problem for me. I actually like it. The larger cutout and sharp edges is what bothers me most in this case. I've contacted seller and sent him photos upon his request. Right now I'm waiting for his reply.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Mine pushed screen protector off the phone but other than that it's OK. It's really thin and adds barely any bulk while protecting from scratches. I got one from eforcity that came with a pad that s sticks with the case so I have it mounted next to my bed. It's like using the wireless charger that sticks to the wall and is magnetic kind of. It's pretty nice though. It also stocks with my skin armor case. I'll see if I can post pictures in a little

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] j831:
That's definitely a different case altogether. Looks a lot like this one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1XNew-Trendy...hone_PDA_Cases&var&hash=item5d4744bd2d&_uhb=1

Hope you'll get a refund/replacement!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Yeah, looks exactly like this one. Still waiting for message from seller.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Here's the sticky pad I got with the case

I'm using my Nexus 5 for the pics so I put my brothers there so you can see. It's meant for car dashboards but works perfectly fine like that. It's pretty convenient if you don't have a nearby night stand with a power plug next to it.

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