Nexus 4 Bumpers Confirmed [Back in Stock US 12/11/12]

dnlsmy · Oct 30, 2012

Google's own Dan Morill has confirmed that "Bumper Cases" will be offered for the Nexus 4. This is the first official accessory that we've heard of after the TouchStone charger.

Dan Morrill 1 hour ago
+Dave Ranucci We've actually got some bumpers (ring-like cases that wrap the side but not the back) coming as accessories for Nexus 4, if that's how you roll.

On the back, there is indeed a small raised ridge, which should prevent scratches if not breaks.

UPDATE: Here's the link and some pictures, available only in black for now for $19.99.
They are back in stock in the US as of 12/11/12 2:15PM EST

Buy:https://play.google.com/store/devic...ExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfYnVtcGVyX2JsYWNrIl0.

HKp_xHnAX4JOxppxll2ovpnBj0Dr0tAMvzYO-gOkTZQJRn6I8h2DlyoEQ6Tw6h6tGw=w705

Here's some real pictures of the bumper, courtesy of mb3030

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34354075&postcount=26

And here are some pictures of the Bumper with a Skinomi Full Body Protector

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34832980&postcount=386

Cretheus · Oct 30, 2012

Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well

Maroon Mushroom · Oct 30, 2012

Cretheus said:
Too similar to what the iPhone has :[ especially with the glass back but oh well

Keep in mind this Nexus 4 doesn't have a ridiculous steel frame. Also the back is Gorilla Glass 2.

redthunda69 · Oct 30, 2012

Nice, I was hoping for this. I love OEM accessories.

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aSquard · Oct 30, 2012

Any pictures of what the bands look like?

Reviewers · Oct 30, 2012

God I love bumbers on my phones.

bfspider · Oct 30, 2012

cool! I can't wait to see what they look like.. maybe multiple colors?!

AgentBEATS · Oct 30, 2012

As long as they don't add to much bulk around the edges I'll get one. Unless the design on the back is more ostentatious in person, in which case I'll get a case that covers it.

_guzzler_ · Oct 30, 2012

Possible bumper case?

Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/

I like the way its snug fit with the phone.

AgentBEATS · Oct 30, 2012

_guzzler_ said:
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/

I like the way its snug fit with the phone.

Is that really a bumper or is it just the lighting? If the bumper case is indeed that snug then that would be amazing.

redthunda69 · Oct 30, 2012

That's definitely just lighting.

daddymatt · Oct 31, 2012

_guzzler_ said:
Look at the purple ring like bumper case in the pictures:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/nexus-hands-on-with-googles-new-flagship-phone/

I like the way its snug fit with the phone.

It was taken with an iPhone 5... purple haze! ZING!

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JCreazy · Oct 31, 2012

It looks like a shadow to me.

red12355 · Oct 31, 2012

Yeah, that's definitely just the lighting.

jcmm11 · Oct 31, 2012

JCreazy said:
It looks like a shadow to me.

Definitely shadow. Zoom in on the picture and it becomes very clear.

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JCreazy · Oct 31, 2012

I definitively want to get a bumper because I love OEM accessories and this phone looks too good to put in a case.

jtc276 · Oct 31, 2012

I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.

JCreazy · Oct 31, 2012

jtc276 said:
I've never owned bumpers. Do they really protect devices well? As far as I can tell, they leave the front and the back of devices vulnerable to scratches and breaks. But if I'm wrong, please correct me.

They protect the sides and corners and will absorb shock (although not too well) It is a minimalist case, if you are worried about scratches you could invest in front and back screen protectors or have faith in Corning's Gorilla Glass 2.

intern · Oct 31, 2012

I think the combination of a screen protector and a bumper will be enough for all but the most paranoid, Gorilla Glass is able to stand up to a lot of punishment.

OmgitzFire · Oct 31, 2012

Bumpers are awesome!
It doesn't add much bulk and protects the device well.

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