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[Nexus 6  General] deftdrummer:
Seriously, Galileo figured this out 450 years go.
[Nexus 6  General] randy6644:
Just don't get it. Manufacturer has been trying hard to make the device the way it is. they've dedicated themselves to making it slimmer , easier to play with. Why should ppl always put sth to destroy all that. I don't get it.
[Nexus 6  General] selayan:
Not everyone can afford to replace it if they drop it, crack the housing or screen. Many people buy it off contract.
[Nexus 6  General] wind784:
Usually like mine naked, but enjoying the clear ultra hybrid with black dbrand carbon fiber, feels less vulnerable and easier to hold IMO for myself.
[Nexus 6  General] 8Fishes:
Yet we still don't have strong enough materials to withstand (repeated) drops from three to four feet.

When a phone can take a few drops from say thee free at any angle AND not crack or chip significantly, we'll see the need for cases to drop.

However, in this day and age people dont want thin and sleek that break by random chance it slips out of the hand or whatever.

It takes time and money to replace phones. Warranty or not, and some people like me just dont want to deal with that.\

Do I really want/need to be without a phone for a week for the turnaround? No.. not really.

Do I want to pay the insurance deductible? No... especially when all the deductibles I've seen cost more than the case.
[Nexus 6  General] Kellic:
In a year and a half of owning my Note III she's been mostly naked. :angel:

However with the upgrade to a Nexus 6, and multiple international trips planned in the next year I decided I needed some protection.

I snagged a Check out Google Nexus 6 Flip Wallet Case Cover! P0088 TMNT Ninja Turtle #CasesCoversSkins http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/221669316202?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=CLVTNn

Because I'm a huge 80's geek.

And when I want to go a little upscale

Nexus 6 Case, Spigen Neo Hybrid Series Case for Google Nexus 6 - Gunmetal (SG... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OH4HOOA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_TYI2ub1BXZER5

So in short. My case is shipping in from Australia, and my phone is shipping in from China. :D
[Nexus 6  General] Kellic:
A couple reasons. First off manufactures aren't making it slim to make it better anymore. Its a race to see who can make the thinnest phone, functionality be damned. We are currently at devices that are under or around 10mm in thickness. Double that and you can still usually fit a phone in your pocket unless you are wearing ridiculously tight pants. In which case that is a decision on your pants. Because of all of this not everyone cares about having something that thin. In point of fact, at least for me, it makes it even more difficult to carry because wrapping your hand around it enough to hold can sometimes, many times, trigger the screen as you are touching it. Making it thicker allows you to wrap your hand around the lower half of the device.

Also as has been stated a case protects a device that can be damn close to a grand in price. When you consider that vs giving up some size + $10 to $40 for a case? Its a no brainer for some. Frankly I would rather have a battery case then anything else. I don't care about how thin these things are, I care about battery life. *shrugs* My 2 cents.
[Nexus 6  General] jakebites:
I purchased the Naked Tough case from google and I love it. I can still see my white back and I use the kickstand every day. It was quite pricey I will admit however I wouldn't use another case as this doesn't add much thickness to the phone. I'd give it a 4/5 only because of the price tag.
[Nexus 6  General] shoeboxed:
It's too slippery as it comes from the box, and doesn't feel good in my hand. With all of the R&D that goes into these devices, it amazes me that the one thing they put the least emphasis on is grip and ease of holding on to. My previous phone was an iPhone 6 Plus-it's even harder to hold.

Another problem with this phone is that it is top-heavy (I assume because of the camera), and without some sort of texture to grip, it fatigues my hand after awhile. Try holding it upside down-you can tell the difference.

The design doesn't really do anything for me either, so covering it isn't an issue.

Also, I work outdoors and the phone is often in precarious places. I have broken phones before, it sucks, insurance or not.

If I wanted a smaller phone, I would have gotten one. That's not the strength of this beast anyway.

Now if I could just find a decent wallet case...
[Nexus 6  General] Obscure Reference:
As others have said, it's just too slippery. I wish they'd made the back more like the Nexus 5 or the Note 4 for instance. My girlfriend just got a Note 4 and it's back would make me less prone to wanting a case.

Still going naked with my N6, but I do have a few cheap cases on the way to experiment with, as well as a few dbrand skins.
[Nexus 6  General] y2whisper:
Yeah I'm just looking for a slim but with a more "grip-able" texture. got one from spigen but it was too smooth.
[Nexus 6  General] ooofest:
Do you mean something like this?

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- ooofest
[Nexus 6  General] shoeboxed:
That looks pretty solid, thanks! The magnet closure is a nice touch!
[Nexus 6  General] AnonymousPenguin:
That's not how physics works.

On a more pertinent note. I don't quite see how using this without a case would be a good idea. I had mine naked and didn't even take it out of the house for 2 days and there is already a small scratch on the aluminium. It's like a iPhone, you need some kind of a case.
[Nexus 6  General] madAdam6LOVE:
I use Ringke Fusion. Slim enough. Nice grip. More protection than many others.
[Nexus 6  General] paulgun:
Indeed, agreed!

F=ma

where a = acceleration due to gravity is *constant*

however the mass of the different phones will vary, so therefore the resulting force will vary...
[Nexus 6  General] TR2N:
I am using a fitBAG. I am quite happy with it, even more to use the phone naked when putting it out of the bag. I can not understand to use the phone not often because of drop fear. If I would think this way I really would have a problem...

I have tested following cases: Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Ringke Fusion, Spigen Thin Fit. All of them don't protect the phone from dropping damage. You can read it everywhere, e. g. on Reddit. Instead they add bulk to a phone that is huge enough already, no need for more hugeness.

So, if you want to protect your Nexus buy a case that adds more bulk to it, like a supcase. But putting the phone in it makes it the ugliest and it is even more far away of being handy because of the added bulk. I would better look for a good insurance instead of buying such a beautiful phone and put it in a ugly plastic case.

Phone dropping is something that occurs in the first couple of days, because you don't have a feeling for it. Learn to use it and you won't have any problems.
[Nexus 6  General] funkpod:
So true! That's why I simply hurl my phone down on the ground with as much force as I can muster to get it over with. Works every time.

Lol jk, I do use a UAG maverick.
[Nexus 6  General] AnonymousPenguin:
Edit: misread the statement.
[Nexus 6  General] brando56894:
I'm thinking about putting a clear slim case on it, but the phone looks and feels so nice naked! I have T-Mobile jump so screen protection isn't that much of an issue, another $150 and I have a brand new phone.
[Nexus 6  General] 8Fishes:
I've never had a phone slide out of my hand but at the same time dropped when left on an uneven surface. Like a slow slide that picks up speed.I think that would happen more often with the curved back, or I guess you can leave it face down on those types of surfaces. I for one never found phones to be 'beautiful'. They are just a device to me.
[Nexus 6  General] Kchitown1977:
Wish Otterbox had cases for n6. Right now happy with my dbrand skin adds grip.
[Nexus 6  General] CrashTestDroid:
Ringke Max protects. Verified it myself. Unless you're an oil sheikh it only takes 1 drop to ensure that future devices get the protection they deserve.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
I feel safer having my phone in an Otterbox, as well. But, I would be concerned with the size since it's a big phone as it is. Having it in an Otterbox would make it even bigger. I'd have to weigh the pros and cons of putting such a large phone in an Otterbox.
[Nexus 6  General] Aar On:
I'm using a Spigen Ultra Hybrid and it's great... If for no other reason, it affords a lot more grip to prevent drops. The best protection is prevention after all.

I thought people were talking rubbish when they said the Nexus 6 was slippery... Now I know. This phone is beautiful in the flesh but the smooth back and super thin frame make it a drop risk.

I take the case off at home because it's such a nice design... but the Nexus 6 isn't that big, it's not that big with case... Buy at least one case when you buy a Nexus 6, I believe that you will want the option.
[Nexus 6  General] jpeterson066:
Gotta Ringke Max here, love it. No where near as slippery as the naked phone and the cutout window in the back is sweeeeet.
[Nexus 6  General] santanac:
Orzly FlexiSlim

I have a Diztronic Full Matte Flexible TPU Case and i really like it but I've been looking for something slimmer and clearer than that and came across this , does anybody have experience with this case? There are mixed reviews on amazon
[Nexus 6  General] .BetaBoy:
What about when you put your phone down? With no case. Aren't you scared you're camera lens will scratch? Or the phone?
[Nexus 6  General] madAdam6LOVE:
No personal experience, I use the Ringke Fusion, but this XDAer has an excellent review of that case and others:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...13) YouTube [ Casebase FlipStand - 01.26.15 ]
[Nexus 6  General] 8Fishes:
The camera lens curves inward into the body so there's less of a chance of that happening.

Not that iphone 6 non-sense with the lens sticking out.
[Nexus 6  General] PhilDX:
just looking at the pic for the clear one, i like the way it's cutout around the power button, i think that's huge, but i don't like the way the bottom is cut back leaving the front edge exposed. looks like the cut is different for different colors.
[Nexus 6  General] 20degrees:
The case is literally junk. Order it, you'll see. I have one and used it for all of about 2 minutes. With that note, all orzly cases are junk.
[Nexus 6  General] fethi2:
Been using verus series and adds little bulk but good case.
[Nexus 6  General] RayEdmondson:
Found the perfect case for me on Amazon. Bought the Supcase Unicorn Beetle belt clip case. Love it.
[Nexus 6  General] santanac:
Yeah I noticed about that, that's definitely something to take into consideration

So it was really that bad, I'll pass on it then, just love that it was thin, the material and that you were able to see the back of the device, I can't stand cases with the hard clear back
[Nexus 6  General] Elnrik:
I used the Orly too, and the Spigen was far better. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OH...im+nexus+6&dpPl=1&dpID=41OhIxFIytL&ref=plSrch)

The best ultra thin case I've had was the Ringke slim. (http://www.amazon.com/Free-Screen-Protector-Nexus-Case/dp/B00O152P7G), but honestly I think the Ringke Fusion is better than all of those. It's still really thin, protects better, and doesn't wobble as much when laid on its back. It has a much better grip feeling than the others as well. The back is hard plastic, but the sides are soft.
[Nexus 6  General] trainplane3:
Whenever I get a new phone, I almost always grab a case. I've stuck with Cruzerlite since the Galaxy Nexus and they've been great for me. Dropped down so many flights of stairs, dropped on concrete, thrown at a few walls at full force. Not bad for a $10 case.
[Nexus 6  General] letdatbassknock:
I normally liked my phones naked. But i purchased a case and am going to see how I like it.
[Nexus 6  General] captaincanada84:
The Spigen Neo Hybrid is actually a great case. Doesn't add much bulk at all to the size of the phone, feels good in-hand, and looks awesome.
[Nexus 6  General] nkhex19:
Also using the Spigen Neo Hybrid. Really great case. Only thing for me is like others have mentioned every Android phone I've ever had I've never used a case. Bought a few for other phones and removed them right away. I keep having to convince myself to leave the case on this phone. I did buy the Motorola protection plan but that doesn't mean I want to purposely be careless with this device. Actually the main reason I keep the case on is this phone was pretty slippery and don't want to drop it.
[Nexus 6  General] stevemw:
I have both the Spigen Neo Hybrid and the Thin Fit. Wanted to go with the Neo Hybrid but found the case was just as slippery as going naked. Am using the Thin Fit, same as I use with the N5. I think it adds a better grip and hopefully will protect my N6 as well as it does my N5.
[Nexus 6  General] nkhex19:
I am surprised how slippery the Neo Hybrid case feels. I was thinking that to myself after I first put it on my Nexus.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6  General] oldschool25:
Cruzerlite works good for me. Survived its first drop on hard ice.
[Nexus 6  General] Robert7107:
I too was on the fence myself regarding getting a case. I am very careful with my phones last phone i dropped was 8 yrs ago. The nexus 6 is such a beautiful device and so big. I put mine in my pocket at the gym and went to lay back for a exercise and the phone fell out of my pocket.. Luckily it was from only 14 or so inches high and was on too a 2 in thick rubber pad...

I bought a spigen ultra hybrid case from Amazon its clear easy to remove and looks great with adding very little bulking to the device... I take it off at home...
[Nexus 6  General] osiapstndp:
To anyone holding out for an OtterBox case, I just received a response from the company stating that they are not working on any cases for the Nexus 6. What a shame.
[Nexus 6  General] old_fart:
Hey, how about . . .

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58656588&postcount=1
[Nexus 6  General] biggiestuff:
I'm finally to the point where I feel confident holding this phone that I'm going case less. I'm really enjoying it but sometimes the metal frame gets quite slippery. I wish they added a bit more of the same texture on the power button on the sides of the phone for some grip.
[Nexus 6  General] rydako:
This is my reaction so far, had a case on my nexus 5 since day one, but If I do end up getting a nexus 6, It's going to be too large as it is, wouldn't want to make it any more bulkier. I've only dropped my nexus 5 three times, twice off my desk onto carpet, not even a meter fall, once from my pocket, onto a tiled floor, thankfully the case did protect it in that case

At the very least, I wont be buying a case day 1, unless I get the official nexus case, The amount of chaos that surrounded poorly made/fitting day 1 third party nexus 5 cases has certainly put me off that

That actually sounds like a good idea, something easy to slip the phone in and out when transporting, to minimise the risk of damages
[Nexus 6  General] oddbin:
We don't have that in the UK, AFAIK. I have been sim free for the last 3-4 years. The last contract phone I had was a Desire HD......
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
I'm confused. You don't have insurance or don't use cases? That was the discussion.
[Nexus 6  General] 20degrees:
Most "premium" cases are not cheap tpu material. They're the normal case people buy at a T-Mobile store, Verizon store or a carrier store. I've yet to see anybody I know (excluding me) buy a cheap tpu case. They want to feel as if their phone is bullet proof.

I have a $4 tpu on my g3 right now so I'm not against them. Just saying.

G3
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
Yeah I've owned the expensive cases. They don't work any better and make the phone fat. A cheapo amazon TPU case gives just as much protection for a few bucks and are usually slimmer.

But you said it like you have to continually replace them....

I'll take a 5 buck TPU case, and a 15 dollar tempered glass screen protector, once for the life of the phone and avoid the insurance deductible that's at least 100 bucks.
[Nexus 6  General] oddbin:
Insurance. Or at least it's not part of our contracts and people would have to get third party cover. This is the reason I used to use cases but now that I buy all my device without contracts I don't bother with cases and just use them all vanilla.
[Nexus 6  General] 20degrees:
The reason I'm doing tpu is for grip. With jump and T-Mobile, I'd be replacing a premium case every six months or so. I've spent $80 almost on g3 cases cause they all sucked and couldn't find one I liked. I realized cheap tpu is the way to go.

If this n6 is the same material feel of the n5, I'll pass on a case. I used the n5 for like 5 months no case.

BTW: not debating or disagreeing with you. ?

Just my opinion. Can't wait for the phone.

G3
[Nexus 6  General] Plexicle:
No case on my last few Nexus phones. Definitely no case this time either.
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
I guess I don't understand going caseless and letting one mishap cost you 100 bucks or more, vs. a 5 dollar case.....
[Nexus 6  General] rydako:
I had the same opinion about cases with the nexus 5, but I fear the nexus 6 would just be too bulky to hold comfortably with a case on. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
I thought the same thing about my Note 3. The 1mm extra thickness all around wasn't even noticed at all. That's what's funny is people are losing their minds over a 1mm thickness between devices when they know they are going to add a OMG 6000mah battery and 5mm thick Otterbox case.... Lol
[Nexus 6  General] galaxys:
I really like the GreatShield neoprene case sleeve. It is made with high quality neoprene fabric to ensure long lasting protection and has a kickstand. I use it for on the go with my GPad8.3. Like the fact that I can easily take it out & use it naked. I emailed them to see if they are going to make a 6" phablet or Nexus6?

Features:

Lightweight and Durable

No Added Bulk

Fits Device Perfectly

Perfect for Work or Travel

Micro Fiber Interior

Built-In Stand

Full Access to Ports and Features

Zipper Closure

Made of High Quality Neoprene

Compatibility:

Universal

7″ to 8″ Inch Tablets
[Nexus 6  General] sgloki77:
A tpu case will protect against all drops on flat hard surfaces, no need to add bulk for protection

I currently use cruzerlite bugdroid on my phone

check the level of protection on this drop test

Nexus 5 Drop Test with CruzerLite Case!: http://youtu.be/KY9Svj9fYVg
[Nexus 6  General] Lucke:
i've never used a case, and don't intend to start now...
[Nexus 6  General] Jfree3000:
You guys are brave, going for the neo-hybrid. Always case my phones, the one phone i didn't case was the evo 3d. Had the phone on my lap in the car, forgot about it when getting out and dented the side. Oh I have two kids as well.
[Nexus 6  General] Borderpatrol1987:
I carry my note 3 in an Otterbox defender in my pocket all day.
[Nexus 6  General] Jfree3000:
Note 3 with otterbox as well, no problems whatsoever.
[Nexus 6  General] funkyboy1281:
I'll most likely have a tpu case on mine. I've mainly used a dba case on my note 2 and other tpu cases on my other phones and haven't had any issues.
[Nexus 6  General] l_stevens:
I like the idea of a TPU case too, but would prefer something transparent that wouldn't cover up the natural look of the phone.

Any ideas?
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
What about that Spigen Ultra model that has a clear back?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2908133
[Nexus 6  General] sgloki77:
the only issue with TPU is that clear cases get a yellowish tint with prolonged use, material is super durable and doesn't stretch though

I'd say look into the Ringke Fusion which is a hybrid with TPU bumber on the sides, and clear plastic on the back

good brands for full TPU cases are: Diztrionic, Caseology, Cruzerlite, Incipio they usually include a clear case in their TPU series

or on ebay they are a million unbranded for under 5 bucks
[Nexus 6  General] l_stevens:
Looks great! Thanks! :) It's on their site for only $6.99 with am in stock date of Nov. 23!
[Nexus 6  General] chancy319:
Stopped using a case on my phones decades ago. Never saw the allure to it because you just end up covering all that beauty. Thankfully, I don't have butter fingers so I rarely drop my phone. I like keeping the phone naked and being able to look at the beauty. I don't get why people fawn over the beauty of phones and as soon as they get it, they cover it up in a drab black or whatever case.
[Nexus 6  General] 20degrees:
Evecase. Clear, thin, no branding. And they don't torn yellow.

G3
[Nexus 6  General] Adipatus:
WIll probably get a wallet case for my Nexus 6... Only use that on nights out on the pub.
[Nexus 6  General] anthonyg45157:
This is exactly my fault, i always have phone on lap and get out of car, boom there goes phone. Galaxy nexus of mine had a chip out of the screen from this exact reason.

Although now i have a smart watch and Microsoft sync in my car i dont have a reason to have my phone in my lap anymore. all notifications come through my car and or watch.

Still undecided, however i really WANT to use this without a case, its downright beautiful!
[Nexus 6  General] Schoat333:
I will go with either a really slim case, or none at all.
[Nexus 6  General] biggiestuff:
I usually go caseless but with this big honker of a phone, a kickstand is in order so i'll probably get the spigen case with the kickstand.
[Nexus 6  General] 640k:
after seeing the 2014 X with a bumper case, the n6 can handle one too (IMO). I wish I could find the pic, but someone had a wood backed Moto X and it looked great with the bumper. it was very minimal.
[Nexus 6  General] gtalum:
I wish I could go without, because this looks like a gorgeous device. That said I'll probably find a nice TPU case to protect the corners and screen from drops. I am very clumsy.
[Nexus 6  General] ekerbuddyeker:
Not true. Newtons law of motion. All.objects accelerate at the same pace (maybe air makes a little difference). It's the mass that makes it hit harder.
[Nexus 6  General] awareunlikeu:
No case for me. Its to big and too beautiful........and that is indeed what she said :good:
[Nexus 6  General] RoscoeDpG:
cruzerlite like always lol
[Nexus 6  General] Jeimygirl:
I'm debating to case or naked myself. I cased the N5 and I'm glad I did except that I used the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case and it scratched up the back of my phone pretty bad. Not the case itself but the dirt that would get stuck between the case and the phone. It looks like I dropped my phone on it's bare back on gravel. But the protection I got from the "air cushion" on the cornets and the just barely raised edge in the front and corners of the back did a ton of protection.

Anyone else have this case and have the same issues? Is it maybe due to the soft touch material of the N5?

I didn't have a case on the SGS2 and it was dropped many of times. 2+ years later only damage is the bumper. You can tell it landed on the corners pretty rough, but the screen and back are perfect. N6 is way bigger then the SGS@ though...
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
There's no way I could go caseless. One drop, could end it, or at very least scratch it up permanently. When I get done with my phones after a year or so they look pristine, no screen scratches, no body scratches, as close to brand new as possible. That just using a cheapo cruizerlite tpu case and a tempered glass screen protector.
[Nexus 6  General] NexusHexus:
Yep gravity accelerates all objects at 9.8 m/s2. regardless of what it is. so your nexus 6 and a bowling ball will hit the floor at the same time if dropped at the same height. The mass will effect the impact force
[Nexus 6  General] 9e705ebbf0:
FTFY
[Nexus 6  General] gtalum:
The effect of air resistance on a mobile phone dropping from hand height is negligble, so it's still effectively true.

A heavy phone and a light phone will achieve very nearly the same speed. The heavier phone, however, will impact with more force.
[Nexus 6  General] wtherrell:
But if the bowling ball lands atop the phone............ Just be careful how you do the drop! [emoji14]