Nexus 4 Accessories

[alhenderson]

Morning All,

As of today I am the proud owner of a new Nexus 4. Shame its at home and I'm at work, but there you go Wondering if anyone had any recommendations for accessories? I'm particularly interested in a case, screen protectors and a car holder. I have a leather case for my Desire HD which I slide the phone in and out of, which I prefer to bumpers etc. A quick look around has shown all manner of screen protectors - is it worth getting one for the back as well?

I live in the UK..

Cheers for any recommendations.

Al.

 

[ooberandy]

There's a sticky in the forum for accessories...

http://androidforums.com/nexus-4/644518-master-list-accessories.html

 

[alhenderson]

Just noticed that sorry for the wasted thread!

Al.

 

[Fuzzy13]

Rearth cases and full body screens is what I run. Also using the stock bumper and an Ebay bumper as well. Can't beat Rearth though. Their products are just amazing quality.

 

[El Presidente]

For the back, take a look at dbrand, they'll ship over here and they're dirt cheap.

For screen protectors, I'm currently using these: atFoliX. Of all the screen protectors I've used, they've covered the largest area of the screen.

Currently using the GENx bumper, but I'm not overly happy with it, so I've just ordered a flip case: Google Nexus 4 Premium PU Leather Flip Case / Cover: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Never used a flip case before so I'm not sure if I'll like it, but it was less than a fiver so no harm done if I don't. I'm a tad disappointed about the quality of cases available for the N4 actually.

 

[alhenderson]

For the back, take a look at dbrand, they'll ship over here and they're dirt cheap.

For screen protectors, I'm currently using these: atFoliX. Of all the screen protectors I've used, they've covered the largest area of the screen.

Currently using the GENx bumper, but I'm not overly happy with it, so I've just ordered a flip case: Google Nexus 4 Premium PU Leather Flip Case / Cover: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Never used a flip case before so I'm not sure if I'll like it, but it was less than a fiver so no harm done if I don't. I'm a tad disappointed about the quality of cases available for the N4 actually.

Thanks for that. Have ordered those screen protectors. Normally I'd go for the manufacturer's ones, I've tried cheap 3rd party ones before and they've been awful. Not so easy in this case.

 

[El Presidente]

Mobilefun look to be getting the Seidio cases soon, I'm rocking the Active on my N7 and it's great. If they're not extortionate, I'll give one of them a go when they're released.

 

[hstroph]

... I've just ordered a flip case: Google Nexus 4 Premium PU Leather Flip Case / Cover: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics ...

Hmmm, it seems like it would be difficult to use the back-camera with that?

 

[El Presidente]

Hmmm, it seems like it would be difficult to use the back-camera with that?

If you look at one of the pics, it has holes for the camera and speaker.

 

[hstroph]

If you look at one of the pics, it has holes for the camera and speaker.

Well sure, if one is able to hold half the case out of the way. Holding it above the phone for this particular case seems more difficult than book style cases.

 

[El Presidente]

It's not that difficult

That being said, having had the case for a few hours, I hate it. Having to mess about opening the phone every time I want to use it is going to drive me insane.

 

[sadielynn]

I love my Ringke Fusion case-its slim, no added bulk; clear hard back to show off the pretty sparkles, TPU sides with a little lip so the screen doesn't rest flat on the table. Did a quick UK amazon search, here it is Black - Google Nexus 4 Ringke Fusion The Best Selling Premium Hybrid Hard Case [Eco Package]: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Now, I can't speak to the protection against drops factor, as I treat mine like a newborn and have *knock on wood* never dropped it.