Nexus 5 Accessories

[smorcy11]

Ok, so now that many of us have a Nexus 5 on the way, what accessories are you eyeing? Cases, wireless charging mats, etc...

 

I've never liked cases, but I'm usually a bit paranoid when if it's buy and try a case for a bit. Then the newness wears off and I ditch the case. I've always thought that if I am paying for a $400+ piece of hardware, I shouldn't feel like I'm holding a bulky plastic $5 case.

 

So what accessories have you ordered or are you planning to?

[lilotimz]

Spigen Steinheil screen protectors (one of the best SP money can buy)

 

SGP neo hybrid case. 

[WiWavelength]

Spigen Steinheil screen protectors (one of the best SP money can buy)

 

Is that German engineering?  Sieg heil, Spigen Steinheil!

 

AJ

[themuffinman]

Got me a leather and a tpu case coming in as well as some screen protectors

[lilg740]

I bought new a X-Way Accessory kit for dash mount. So I will need some kind of case. Not a whole lot 3rd party out there yet and I dont plan on paying $35 for a case.

[smorcy11]

I bought new a X-Way Accessory kit for dash mount. So I will need some kind of case. Not a whole lot 3rd party out there yet and I dont plan on paying $35 for a case.

Not a ton of options, but Amazon has a handful of makers out there.

 

I don't like the gel cases (find it "grabby") on the inside of pants pocket, but I don't want bulky plastic either. What's the best option or material to look for?

[lilg740]

Not a ton of options, but Amazon has a handful of makers out there.

 

I don't like the gel cases (find it "grabby") on the inside of pants pocket, but I don't want bulky plastic either. What's the best option or material to look for?

Wow, i thought i checked earlier today or yesterday for Nexus 5 case on eBay and i got 2 results. Now i get 1800.

[smorcy11]

Wow, i thought i checked earlier today or yesterday for Nexus 5 case on eBay and i got 2 results. Now i get 1800.

Do they get exact dimension listings for size and for the cutouts from the manufacturer? Wondering how they could be super accurate when no one has one.

[lilg740]

Am i trippin, or is this a ridiculous deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPIGEN-SGP-Ultra-Hybrid-Case-BLACK-for-Nexus-5-/251365474715?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a868cc19b

[lilotimz]

Am i trippin, or is this a ridiculous deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPIGEN-SGP-Ultra-Hybrid-Case-BLACK-for-Nexus-5-/251365474715?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3a868cc19b

 

It is. Spigen has multiple deals up... good stuff. 

[lilg740]

It is. Spigen has multiple deals up... good stuff. 

Well I see that they are selling the case by itself for $25 on their own website but their official ebay store has that deal. I'm not getting mine until like November 30, but i might get this now anyways.

[lilotimz]

Well I see that they are selling the case by itself for $25 on their own website but their official ebay store has that deal. I'm not getting mine until like November 30, but i might get this now anyways.

Amazon.

[lordsutch]

I ordered 3 different Cruzerlite cases (buy 2, get 1 free) via Amazon; I've had a Cruzerlite TPU case on my Evo 4G LTE since I bought it and have been pretty happy. One of the cases (black Experience) already came today (occasionally I get Prime orders in one day), beating the phone by a weekend; the other two I ordered (blue Androidified and blue Spi-Force; the latter has the stand built in) weren't Prime eligible and are apparently being shipped by the manufacturer.

 

In the same order I also picked up this iBolt car mount, which as far as I can tell so far is identical to the car mounts they sell for Android devices for $40; it works fine with my Nexus 4 and Evo 4G LTE, at least. iBolt was the OEM for the "official" Sprint Evo 4G LTE dock.

[lilg740]

I ordered 3 different Cruzerlite cases (buy 2, get 1 free) via Amazon; I've had a Cruzerlite TPU case on my Evo 4G LTE since I bought it and have been pretty happy. One of the cases (black Experience) already came today (occasionally I get Prime orders in one day), beating the phone by a weekend; the other two I ordered (blue Androidified and blue Spi-Force; the latter has the stand built in) weren't Prime eligible and are apparently being shipped by the manufacturer.

 

In the same order I also picked up this iBolt car mount, which as far as I can tell so far is identical to the car mounts they sell for Android devices for $40; it works fine with my Nexus 4 and Evo 4G LTE, at least. iBolt was the OEM for the "official" Sprint Evo 4G LTE dock.

You guys should really try out the X-Way/FixWay line from Tetrax. They are awesome

 

[Jswets]

Spigen Steinheil screen protectors (one of the best SP money can buy)

 

SGP neo hybrid case. 

 

I got the Neo case as well. Do you think there will be an issue with wireless charging?

[lilg740]

Went ahead and ordered the Ultra Hybrid with free screen protector for $8.97.

[jeffcarp]

You guys should really try out the X-Way/FixWay line from Tetrax. They are awesome

 

I don't see anything there that is compatible with anything but the iPhone?

[lilg740]

I don't see anything there that is compatible with anything but the iPhone?

Did you watch the video? The X-Way and Fix Way are universal to any smartphone/gps. Its just a dash mount or vent mount. They are really nice and don't ubstruct the view of the screen at all. They hold really well as well.

[jeffcarp]

Did you watch the video? The X-Way and Fix Way are universal to any smartphone/gps. Its just a dash mount or vent mount. They are really nice and don't ubstruct the view of the screen at all. They hold really well as well.

My apologies, no I didn't because I was on a pretty sparse sprint connection at the time so I just went to the manufacturer's website and I wasn't clear what the product did from looking at their website. It looked to me like the mounts had to be mated with a particular case. I do see now after being home and watching the video how that works. Looks like a really interesting solution.

[speed4evr]

Those ebay specials are amazing prices, I ordered mine for the $8.97, hopefully the wait for the Nexus 5 isn't too long

[aerxx]

Ordered this Case.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

These Screen Protectors.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPLT8O4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[smorcy11]

Ordered this Case.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV8Y50S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

These Screen Protectors.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPLT8O4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Was looking at that case. Is it a hard plastic, or more of a spongy soft feel?

[aerxx]

Was looking at that case. Is it a hard plastic, or more of a spongy soft feel?

No clue. I ordered it just on the premise that its cheap and I can replace it if I dont like it. Wont ship til tomorrow either.

[lilotimz]

Got my Spigen neo hybrid case in. Pretty good feel and look. Not as thick as my TPU case that protected my GS2 for 2 years but it'll do fine. 

 

[smorcy11]

No clue. I ordered it just on the premise that its cheap and I can replace it if I dont like it. Wont ship til tomorrow either.

I took a leap as well. Ordered this one - [NEW RELEASE] RINGKE SLIM® Google Nexus 5 Case [sF BLACK] SUPER SLIM + SF COATED + PERFECT FIT Premium Hard Case Cover for Google Nexus 5 [AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Unlocked, ECO Package]

http://amzn.com/B00EPLTC1I

 

I find it humorous that there are reviews on the cases, people actually talking about how well it fit their Nexus 5.