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[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Oh okay, I resorted to using Macro on my camera without flash to get it as close to the correct color as I could.

Yeah, that definitely looks like the case j831 posted. Hopefully you can get it sorted out with the seller. I'll still leave it as not recommended in the OP though. It's an unreliable seller either way.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] linkness:
That is exactly like the one I received but I got the red one. I love the color and feel but the bigger cut out and sharp edges are a bit of a let down but for that price you can't really complain. I don't think you can sandpaper it as it will remove the color.

Images

http://imgur.com/a/pKGba#0
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fascinate:
Do you have a link for the sticky pad? It's also a qi charger right?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
No it's just a sticky pad lol. It came with a case. I didn't buy it by its seof. I just thought it was a neat addition

Please press the thanks button if I help you.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] CyberScopes:
Ive got one of those aswell, they suck lol, i stuck it next to my bed and it holds my phone for around 30 minutes, then it falls.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Mine holds all night. For the past three days. Which did you get? I got mine from eforcity eBay site. It game with a case called pudding tpu for 3.50. They both work fine but the case pushes the screen protector off if it's too thick.

Please press the thanks button if I help you.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Anderson2:
Does it come with a clip or some way to attach the phone+case to your belt?

Do you have a way or holster to carry the phone on your belt?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
No, these are just minimalistic hardcases. They don't have any clips or additional holsters.

I usually just put the phone in my pocket, so I don't know too much about holsters or clips.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] chris220954:
Good find, pretty much looks like the case we would find at future shop or best buy for the 30 dollar range
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Have you contacted seller about it? While replying to me they've completely ignored the fact that the case I received is different. Offered me a small unspecified discount. That kind of pissed me off since I have no intention of using that case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daLareid:
Black one actually with the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case but this makes it look less bulkier.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Oh okay, I was just wondering because the Semi Transparent cases look much better on the white Nexus 5. When I had them on my black one (you can see in the OP), the colors just looked dull and you could see black pressure points all around the edges.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
After few messages I got full refund for the case, although I have this feeling that the person I exchanged messages with had no idea what they're selling.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Well that's good that you got a refund. You got a case for free, even if it was the wrong one...

It doesn't surprise me that the person you were talking to had no idea what they were selling (despite you giving them all of the information). If you click on the seller, they have 2514 different items for sale! Haha.

I bet you even though you gave them all of the info, they didn't even look it up.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j831:
Finally got my quicksand cases :D That was a long wait indeed. I ordered the orange/coral and green ones. Love how the green one is bright neon-- gives that colour pop and I just like the colour coral. Really liking the texture of the cases as well! I'm tempted to buy some extras but I don't think I need them.

Btw, the price is back at $0.99 again, but black is sold out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Nice, I'm still waiting on my second shipment to come in.

Yeah I really like the texture too! I mentioned this before, but I would like a phone manufacturer to make the back of the phone out of this material. Feels great in the hand, doesn't show any fingerprints, and it adds grip and durability. Basically the perfect material for the back of a phone.

Nice that they're back at $0.99 too.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j831:
Hmm, I'd actually like you to compare the new shipment with the old when you get them. My cases seem to have less corner protection and the cutouts are slightly different.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Will do.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] daLareid:
Yes, you were right. I'll just stick with my current case:) thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
What would you guys recommend to remove the sharp edges off the quicksand cases? A specific grit of sandpaper?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
There are no sharp edges
[Nexus 5 Accessories] abdel12345:
Has anyone tried this case? (Look at pic attached) It's more of a skin. I'm tempted to get it just for the color variety. I want to get a blue White and red ones. I have the white nexus 5.

Also the last case I got with the sticky pad worked well but it pushed the screen protector off. I told reviewed them 4 stars out of 5 on eBay because of it and they sent me a free replacement lol.

But the replacement was a completely different case and it was terrible though it didn't push off the screen protector. Wherever it only cost 3 bucks at least they had good customer service.

Sent from my white LG Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] j831:
I think there's a thread about that case: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2604742
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
You have sharp edges?

I don't know if you can sand it though. I'm not sure if the quicksand texture is a layer on top of the case, or throughout the material. If you tried to sand it down, you might just take off the layer all together.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FuMMoD:
Yup all my quicksand cases feel pretty sharp on the inside part where they hold the edges of the phone. I've swapped my phone in and out of 3 of them at least twice but I'm very paranoid about scratching them, even with that video on removing hard cases. I've had them sitting in their wrappers and haven't touched them until I can find a way to make the edges less sharp.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I'm not sure if it's possible to sand it without damaging the texture/layer/etc. But if it's on the inside, I guess you might not notice it. You may have to sacrifice a case to find out if it's possible or not.

As for the sandpaper, I would recommend 1000grit or higher (or even start with 1000grit, then finish with 2000grit). These are super fine sandpapers (almost feel soft to the touch) and should be able to scrape away the edges while keeping it smooth.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
I bought a sanded hard case in white, not the same link as the one in this thread, and so far I love it. It doesn't have any sharp edges at all and feels wonderful to hold. The white matches the back of the white Nexus 5 perfectly and further accentuates the whole "Stormtrooper" look.

Unfortunately, the photos didn't turn out as nice as I thought they would from an iPhone 4S.

Here's the link http://goo.gl/gtb0VY and it arrived in 8 days.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Looks good!

I saw those as well, but I didn't buy them because at the time I was like: hmmm $0.99 or $2.00 hahah.

Also, how is the case for staining so far? I was also considering it until I thought about the texture and white color, which might pick up dirt and stain easily.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
Had it for 2 days and no stains so far. I'll update if I see anything.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
This one looks a little rough around the edges like it wasnt cut well and it doesnt protect the corners as well as the other quicksand ones. I was gonna get one till I saw that.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Okay, so I got the rest of the cases in and here's an update. Yes there are slight variations in the cutouts on the cases, as well as the corners. The difference in the corners isn't that much, but there is a difference. The main variation is really in how the corners arch vertically.

If you have smaller cutouts around the usb port/headphone jack, you will have slightly larger cutouts around the power/volume buttons. The corners will arch vertically at a more abrupt angle.

If you have the wider cutouts around the usb port/headphone jack, you will have slightly smaller cutouts around the power/volume buttons. The corners will arch vertically at a more gradual, rounded angle. You will also have a tiny bit more corner coverage.

Here are some pictures of all of the cases together. You can see the difference in cutouts and corners. The fit and feel are exactly the same. They both still feel fantastic in the hand and both have that nice texture.

Anyway, here are more pictures of the remaining colors on the phone. I did black and orange already in the OP, so here are the rest of them.

*EDIT:* I was able to just wash the green case with a bit of liquid hand soap and the staining came off after working it in for a while. So it did clean up. I'm not sure how long that will be effective though, but for now, it seems to be working fine.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] guruehsaan:
Lookin good
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
After putting the white case through its paces and in and out of many different jeans pockets of different tightnesses, I can safely say that there is no staining of any kind. The material seems to be very different from the rubberized back on the black Nexus 5. I can't recommend this case enough.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BTT8:
Do these cases cause any scratching on the corners of the phone?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Just like any other hard case if you don't know how to put them on and take them off.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Different material? Isn't a standard quicksand finish?

Not if you know how to put it on and take it off properly. These ones are less likely though to scratch (than the Spigen Ultra Fit, or Ringke Slim), because they are more flexible.

But don't worry about it.

Watch my tutorial videos. Video #2 is basically fool proof and you will never have to worry about scratched anything.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601790
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BTT8:
Yep. I didn't know how to take off my spigen and now, I have 4 corners on my Nexus 5 that is slightly scratched. Awesome.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
Dropped my N5 in the Quicksand case!!

This case has my definite approval now. I had the black Quicksand and a Nilkin glass screen protector and dropped it from about chest level at a shoe store on a hardwood floor and when it hit the floor it sounded pretty bad like a crack and then landed on its face. I expected the worst but when I picked it up but to my surprise it was fine no scratches on the screen and surprisingly no cracks at all and even the case didnt have a mark on it. This case is a definite win for me!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] endigo85:
I was comparing the "sand" finish (which is really just a rough rubber coating) of the case vs the smooth, rubberized back of the Nexus 5/7. Anyway, these cases don't stain at all, even in white.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Right on! $0.99 protection doing good!! haha

Don't drop it again though dude! :laugh:

Ah okay, so the same quicksand finish as all the others I've reviewed. I misunderstood what you said.

I might pull the trigger because I want a White Quicksand so I can permanently retire my White Ringke Slim. But I'm still hesitant, my lime green quicksand has a tiny bit of staining on the corner.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
I got the white one and also a few of the other quicksand one you posted in the first post (black, grey, pink, blue, all fantastic although I've given the pink to my girlfriend for obvious reasons. It's a very nice shad of pink though).

The white one which is from a different seller and looks like its from a different manufacturer as well (as it has different colous), does have a different material. It's not as rough and the texture isn't as visible to the eye, although this may be due it it being white. Build quality isn't as good too, if you compare it against the other batch which has top-notch quality. Those have spoiled me. Still a really good case for that price though, and you get different colours. Oh and the material is more malleable as well, and there are no sharp edges on the insides of the case, so the probability of scratching your phone with the white one is minimal.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, the original ones I did for the OP are fantastic! Perfectly built, great fit and finish, and just really high quality. They've spoiled me too! That's why I want a white one to replace my Ringke Slim. The Ringke is the most expensive out of all the hardcases I have, and I don't even want to use it anymore. I only do because sometimes I want to use a white case.

I can understand you giving away the pink one, haha, I bought it because they said it was "orange"... Ah well, I still have it kicking around. Not sure if I'll ever use it though.

I decided to order a white one and a red one from that other style. Hopefully the quality difference isn't too noticeable, to the point where I don't use it. It costs more but has less quality... They're lucky I really wanted a white one, and tossed in a red just to have more pop.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Quickfire:
I ordered it simply because I wanted more variety too... haha.

Actually, looking at your pics from the previous page where you stacked the 6 cases together, some of the pink cases seem to be actually orange in colour. Is that just lighting/camera or did you get another case which was actually orange?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, it's the lighting. It's the 1 case, the same one as in the OP. It's not fully pink, it's just definitely not orange! It's really a mixture of the two. That's why I said in the OP it was like a watermelon pink orange.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
These just came in.. In green, red n black.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Nice! What do you think?

Do you have the same cutouts for all 3 cases, or like I posted a page back, do you have slight variations as well?

Also, how is your "red", is it orange, or pink? :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AlfaGTV:
Hi i wanted to try the quicksand one but when i click the link it says "this listing has ended" are they the same as these?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Hello 500% price increase!

Yes, those are the same cases as the $0.99 ones in the OP.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] puska:
The seller we got from for 0.99$ had them for 2.99$ but he ended the listing because of Chinese new year maybe he will have them around February 15 for the same price.

But I guess because case was such a hit they increased the price so much
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I've also updated the OP with the videos I made on how to properly put on and take off a hardcase, to avoid scratched corners.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Sagar4995:
Lolll.. Well the red seems to be red enough =D

Cutouts for the other 2 are the same as well.. Overall im happy with the quality.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] WarningHPB:
any one got a link to the seller every ones using?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fascinate:
This is the seller I went with. Seemed to be the cheapest US seller at $3.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Matte-Q...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item4accb369e6

Definitely my favorite case so far. Has more grip and "feels" slimmer than the Ringke Slim. Only downside is it's a little more difficult to get the phone in/out of my pocket. But that's partly my fault for wearing skinny pants :o
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zevim2005:
Just received my quicksand cases,very nice i love it!!

thanks OP!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] puska:
That was the seller from OP that I used too
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cellsafemode:
I'm using a black one with small USB notch. Awesome case. Was going to get the droid circuit case but no need now. Also, since my phone was purchased from T-Mobile I have that white sticker on back, and now it is clean. Best couple bucks spent in a while
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rotaryheadrx7:
Just got the black quicksand case. I must say I am impressed. The case fits great, the feel is amazing. Thank you for the review!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
You can take off the imei sticker you know that right
[Nexus 5 Accessories] diablospeed:
Best case ever. One dollar a case for these quicksand ones... They fit well and look and feel great.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Wow, I guess they just do 1 giant shipment a month!! Haha. Seems lots of people are all getting their cases at the same time.

Glad you all like the quicksand cases! :laugh: :highfive:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zevim2005:
After almost a week of use i can say im very happy with this case,first time in my life that doesn't matter to me with or without a case! :good::good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BTT8:
Yeah I couldn't wait a month so I bought from bear motion instead. The quicksand case is outstanding. No sharp edges like the spigen and the texture feels unique.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zevim2005:
Same thing bought the bear motion and hated,Quicksand its 1/4 the price and its much better
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Nocturnal86:
A month? I bought mine for 3 bucks and got it in 2 days from the US...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] DroidRC1:
If anyone like a $2.99 tpu gel skin case ships from the USA and free shipping here's a link for it...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321261894656

I just ordered 2 of them after I just received 2 of their quicksand hard cases which were good for the price
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Tikerz:
Thanks for the link. I decided to pay the extra $2 and not have to wait a month for the case to ship from Shanghai lol. Got it in two days from CA to AZ. It's a great case. Love the feel.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ck.chunkeat:
quicksand cases are up for $2 now with free shipping. Bought 3. :P
[Nexus 5 Accessories] d11dog11:
Here is a link if anyone wants. http://m.ebay.com/itm/380762720139?nav=SEARCH
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Evilweasel47:
Replied to the wrong thread disregard.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] MH1994:
Well

lol those are pretty nice cases for a dollar
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
The quicksand cases are fantastic at any price. For a dollar, they're the best cases period! :) I keep going back to them. I prefer them to the cases I've spent 15 - 20x the price on which are now just sitting on my shelf.

The semi-transparent cases are nice if you have a white Nexus 5. The colours really pop against the white back, and seeing the NEXUS printing through it is nice.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
Have you gotten the red quicksand cases?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Nope not yet. Ordered on Jan 24th, and they say 12 - 23 business days. I'm at 14 right now, still a week and a half left in their time frame... haha....
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Beauenheim:
Anyone find any black quicksand cases? I can only find all of the other colors in the listings.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Anderson2:
Me too. Black and gray are sold out. Hope they get some more.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jitin02:
Just ordered cyan and grey.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moomingstarz:
I got mine from this seller! Its $1.89. Still inexpensive

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17118987905...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/17118987905...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Sorry for the double post. Tapatalk is force closing when I try quote two or.more people
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
That one is actually a different design than the ones I reviewed in the OP. It has a different camera cut out and slightly different fit. I've ordered that design in white and red though (haven't arrived yet) because the ones in the OP don't have those colour choices.

From what I've read, the quality is slight less than the other quicksand cases, but still okay.

I'll add a review of those ones when I receive them.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moomingstarz:
Aw, darn it!! I ordered these. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for the other ones. I ordered the black and red. -___-

Thanks for letting me know, bacon

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This one is the same? Yes? Even though the price is double?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hard-Quick-S...ll_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2c7cecee0d&_uhb=1
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I really can't tell. They seem to have a picture of both styles...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] moomingstarz:
Well, that's a dud. The cutout of the one you have yet to receive is more triangular, whereas the "original" wraps around the camera and flash more?

I think I know what to look for now, thanks again :good::cyclops:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Yeah, think of the better ones in the OP as having camera cutouts that look like lightbulbs. The ones that aren't quite as good have camera cutouts that look like upside down tear drops.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sgp77:
Wireless Charging?

Does wireless charging work with the quicksand case? Searched the thread, but didn't see an answer.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Sure does. No problem.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] b1g1an:
I got a white one the other day, ten days China to the UK is a record for me. Very pleased with it, few rough edges but nothing that wasn't fixed in a couple of minutes. Fit is perfect, nice feel and good grip, doesn't really look like it's got a case on. Tear drop cutout looks OK on white phone, lightbulb would be nicer but not available in this colour.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Atticustrd:
Nice! That red looks great. I'll place an order for red and white. I just got my Spigen ultra fit bright red case and I really like it, but the Red in your pics look darker, that's what I'm looking for.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Anderson2:
Thanks for the review mmmmBACON. An actual link would help make sure we are discussing the same case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] spotdog14:
I purchased two of these (great price) and my son has dropped my phone so many times that pieces are missing from the bottom and the sides at the top are cracked. I think it might be time to get something a little more substantial.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Well I suggested just an ebay search, as there are so many sellers that have the same case, that it's best just to choose the one that sells it for the lowest price at any given time.

But if you do need a link, I've updated the post with the specific seller I used. I'm not sure if his price is the lowest for these cases at the moment, but if you just wanted to know the specific cases I was reviewing, then it's there now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Batfink33:
Really, really love the feel of the quicksand but after 2 days of using it my glass screen protector has become chipped at the bottom and that's after 3 months of it being fine with a full body case. Sadly I'm going to have to move back to the full body.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zevim2005:
Well,i change my quicksand cases (colors) every week and it doesn't mess with my screen protector at all,maybe you need to put it more precisely!?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Deeco7:
The Quicksand Black and the Dark Blue Hardcase look cool!

The hardcase doesn't ship to the UK :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Bought one of those semi-clear hard shells. It was $3.99, but at least it'll ship from the states and be here before the week is out.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Do you have a white Nexus 5? If you have a black one, the semi transparent cases don't look as good. You can see in the OP, between the cases on my black phone, and EddyOS with his white one. On the black phone, the color isn't as nice and you can see pressure points along the edges (black spots) that kind of kills the look. On the white phone, it looks good though.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Oh yeah, I have the white one. Wouldn't have considered it otherwise. ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] redjupiter:
Does any one know of SIO devices that can be used with the Universal?

Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Bonzo:
Well, I'm not sure what you mean by SIO, but there are some "Bluetooth to RS232" devices on the market.

And the Universal has USB slave abilities.

And the Universal supports SDIO, where there is a whole lot of different devices.

I have yet to find a SDIO SIO device..