So I got a Nexus S about a month ago and decided that I wanted to somehow protect it from scratches, dings, etc. I read quite a bit on the different product available (sadly, for the Nexus S there aren't many options). Here's my short summary of the things I tried:
- Tech 21 3do silicone case: This is the first thing I got as it does provide great protection. It basically covers the back and the sides. It did not add much bulk to the phone but for some reason I felt that it did make the phone a bit awkward to handle. The fit was fine, with one exception: there were not cut-outs for the power and volume buttons. Instead, there are these "bumps" where the buttons are. The power button was fine, however, the case was a bit too snug on the left, where the power buttons are. This basically meant that the case had a small gap just above the volume buttons and they became so sensitive that I would inadvertently press them every single time I picked up the phone or did anything on it (while I am talking, browsing, texting etc., etc.). I actually, cut the little bumps out with a razor which did make the fit perfect. However, I could no longer press the buttons as the case is just a tad too thick for me to reach them. The case did improve the phone "grip" feel but at the same time made it a bit difficult to slide in and out of pockets. Also, due to the silicone, it became a lint-magnet. All-in-all, I removed the case after 2 days.
- Generic non-slip, black matte plastic cover: Then I bough a generic plastic cover from eBay for something like
- Tech 21 3do silicone case: This is the first thing I got as it does provide great protection. It basically covers the back and the sides. It did not add much bulk to the phone but for some reason I felt that it did make the phone a bit awkward to handle. The fit was fine, with one exception: there were not cut-outs for the power and volume buttons. Instead, there are these "bumps" where the buttons are. The power button was fine, however, the case was a bit too snug on the left, where the power buttons are. This basically meant that the case had a small gap just above the volume buttons and they became so sensitive that I would inadvertently press them every single time I picked up the phone or did anything on it (while I am talking, browsing, texting etc., etc.). I actually, cut the little bumps out with a razor which did make the fit perfect. However, I could no longer press the buttons as the case is just a tad too thick for me to reach them. The case did improve the phone "grip" feel but at the same time made it a bit difficult to slide in and out of pockets. Also, due to the silicone, it became a lint-magnet. All-in-all, I removed the case after 2 days.
- Generic non-slip, black matte plastic cover: Then I bough a generic plastic cover from eBay for something like
