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Silicone Case for O2 Exec, SPV M5000, i-mate JASJAR, MDA Pro

I have many of this for sale. Please search for my username, chaiwat_t, if this item number has been sold. It got a good review in my country so hope you like it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Silicone-Case-O...864428709QQcategoryZ48673QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm interested - are there any published reviews?

So am I. I'm curious what the white version looks like. Any pics?

They have it here : http://www.boxwave.com/products/flexiskin/flexiskin-qtek-9000_722.htm
In 5 different colors for 27.95$. Can everyone with experience in silicon cases comment about it being a dust hugger? I heard it gets dirty easily but i don't have personal experience.
If it is that bad (the dust) how come they still sell?

I am using one myself for my SPV M5000 and it's not a dust hugger. Anyway, it's normal that if you use the black color, you'll notice the dust easier. It's the same for everything in black color, I think.
I've not seen any reviews yet but you can ask tho who had bought it from me (via eBay).
It makes my life less heavy as other cases make this giant like a big brick while this siliconse case just adds a litte weight to it.

I'll be doing a review soon. And the alumium grey is the best one as far as Jasjar's are concerned as i was told the skin blends very well with the original color.
If you have an exec, then i suggest you go for the clear version, thats your best bet.
Docc.

tony_ix said:
I've not seen any reviews yet but you can ask tho who had bought it from me (via eBay).
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How much are you selling them with shipping to Madrid, Spain included? In €uros preferably.
I've never used ebay. Where is your link? Thanks

Hi,
I ordered one from ebay and it cost me 24 euros including postage.

ng said:
Hi,
I ordered one from ebay and it cost me 24 euros including postage.
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Can you please post the link to the seller? Also is that 24€ international postage? I live in Madrid, Spain

I used the link in the first post. Check it out .You have to pay in advance with paypal. I paid 24 euros and am waiting for the delivery (tony_ix: any idea how long that'll take?). This includes postage to the Netherlands (price is GBP 9,49 and 5,99 postage: is about E24) . If I'm wrong, I'm sure tony_ix can give some more info, since he's selling them.

Please do let us know how it fits. One concern of mine is that some of the cut outs might not correspond to the actual holes. If you could possibly post some pictures, that would be very nice.

Yes, that's true. The photos on the boxwave site show that the videocam hole is not exactly in line

For more photos...
http://www.pda4thai.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1333

There is no issue of cutouts not correspond to the actual holes.
ng, I have no picture of the unit with the white color at the moment. From the items sold, the black color is the most popular.

Is there anyway of getting one of these without using ebay or paypal?

Hi,
When I get this case, I won't be able to be of any use as to how the case will fit, since I don't have my device yet . I still have to wait some time before the end of my subscription before I can go get the universal. I bougth this case in eager anticipation. I thought the price was right and figured that by the time I get my device, they would be sold out.
So you'll just have to make do with the pictures online. Based on the pictures I expect it to fit well, also with the cut-outs. I was also not too fond of the flexiskin pictures showing the holes out of allignment. I do hope it will color ok, since I'm going to get the silver mda pro, but I that's just esthaetics.
I was wondering: based on the pictures of this silicone case, would it be of any help in the "keyboard marks" issue, since the case will add an extra strip around the border of the keyboard. This is pure speculation ofcourse, but an optimistic one. Any thoughts?
N

Regarding the keyboard scratchs, i wonder the same thing, any ownser of this skin care to comment?

Riceburner,
Please email me if you want to try paying in another way.
About the keyboard, I think if the skin covers the keyboard, then you'll find it hard to see the alphabet on it and that is pain. I like it to have the cutout for the keyboard.

tony_ix said:
Riceburner,
Please email me if you want to try paying in another way.
About the keyboard, I think if the skin covers the keyboard, then you'll find it hard to see the alphabet on it and that is pain. I like it to have the cutout for the keyboard.
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Yes, but is it thick enough (the case) that the screen part doesn't touch the keyboard? Check this forum for xda exec case marks and you'll see what i mean. The upper part of the device (which is where the screen is) has shiny "dots" that correspond to the keys as they rub against eachother. Normally only the upper part of the screen. Just want to know if the "frame" of the silicon case is thick enough to prevent this to happen as there are a lot of people with the device for more than a month that have seen this symptom

its amazing... the screen is not touching the keyboard
the material feels very soft and strong at the same time
i did not expect it to be so perfect it fits like a glove
if yu guys want any particular fotos pls pm me and i'll try my best to provide
i would recomd this case to any one using the universal...
as i have the jasjar it looks a bit weird because it does not cover the hinge on the outside otherwise excellent case
regards
krassen

Dropped my Artemis

Damn alcohol I hate you!! [shakes fist at the air]. Anyway, I dropped my Artemis and pretty much FUBARed its fascia so it's now all scratched and looks horrible (device seems fine though
Do fascia replacements exist for these devices and if so, can someone please point me to where I can buy one in EU.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thx

I am usually the last person on earth to recommend something as aftermarket as this - but the silicone cases on ebay look to be the closest fix out there right now. And if you are susceptible to getting so intoxicated you will drop your phone again, this thing might just save its life next time.

Same problem with dropped fone...
Astro:
I dropped my P3300 as well, scuffed up the facia of the housing and have two big scars on my handset. I was really not liking that at all so I decided to contact HTC America to send it in for repairs at my cost to replace the housing.
Well, after two weeks of evaluation and one week of shipping, NO DICE. My Artemis is still scuffed up and I am out 20bux for return shipping. I have emailed HTC back to complain but it looks like that avenue will come to no avail.
Time to find the pantone colour for the HTC branded device and try to touchup paint the housing myself, definitely will decrease my resale value in the future.
Let me know if you have luck finding a solution to replace the housing.

Good News!
I found what you guys are looking for...
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/HousingHTCP3300.php

itschase said:
I am usually the last person on earth to recommend something as aftermarket as this - but the silicone cases on ebay look to be the closest fix out there right now. And if you are susceptible to getting so intoxicated you will drop your phone again, this thing might just save its life next time.
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lol, I wasn't really that intoxicated, but because I am lazy and take then phone out of the pouch while attached to my belt (instead of taking the puch on my hand, then the phone out) it's very prompt to slip... I knew it'd happen one day.
I was rather tipsy and distracted looking at something when "swishhh off my hand onto floor... face down sliding 3-4 meter on hard rough road" Nice
Astro:
I dropped my P3300 as well, scuffed up the facia of the housing and have two big scars on my handset. I was really not liking that at all so I decided to contact HTC America to send it in for repairs at my cost to replace the housing.
Well, after two weeks of evaluation and one week of shipping, NO DICE. My Artemis is still scuffed up and I am out 20bux for return shipping. I have emailed HTC back to complain but it looks like that avenue will come to no avail.
Time to find the pantone colour for the HTC branded device and try to touchup paint the housing myself, definitely will decrease my resale value in the future.
Let me know if you have luck finding a solution to replace the housing.
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Sorry to hear that mate, hope you get it fixed
I found what you guys are looking for...
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/HousingHTCP3300.php
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Thanks very much, bit pricey but at least it confirms they do exist

astrodemoniac said:
lol, I wasn't really that intoxicated, but because I am lazy and take then phone out of the pouch while attached to my belt (instead of taking the puch on my hand, then the phone out) it's very prompt to slip... I knew it'd happen one day.
I was rather tipsy and distracted looking at something when "swishhh off my hand onto floor... face down sliding 3-4 meter on hard rough road" Nice
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I was joking with ya If could have back half of the things I broke while drinking..., check out the link I found...2 posts up. I don't think it will work for an Orbit (Or willll it....hmmmm) but it seems to be the complete package.
I wonder if one could change over the insides of an Orbit to make it look like a 3300.....interesting...

Thanks for the link. I changed out many motorola housings in the VXXX series handsets but never a smartphone. This is exactly what I am looking for. Now the search is one for instructions for the change over!
It is an interesting idea to try and put another 3300 device into the HTC branded housing.
Great!

disassembling ARTE
bex,
look on my document, how to disassemble ARTE device.
Good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298413
regards,
fdp24

Thanks FDP, looking at your docs now. Was a bit tricky using the russian language link, but figured it out.
Much thanks, will take my time looking this over.
Regards,

Housing FacePlate Black or Gray for HTC Universal

Hi All,
Housing Face Plate Black or Gray for HTC Universal available at Shope2.com
http://www.shope2.com/Product.php?cpath=1_171_178
Cheers!

Anyone sussed out what currency the site's in?
If it's £/UK, that is some insanely high pricing, but I doubt it's in £.
If it's $/US, I reckon that's still over the odds for a 2nd hand casing, I paid that price for a 2nd hand M5000 casing that also contains a working phone.
If it's Yen, please let me know, as I'll definitely buy one to fix mine as I've cracked the casing and the hinge is a tiny bit dodgy.

RobinGill said:
Anyone sussed out what currency the site's in?
If it's £/UK, that is some insanely high pricing, but I doubt it's in £.
If it's $/US, I reckon that's still over the odds for a 2nd hand casing, I paid that price for a 2nd hand M5000 casing that also contains a working phone.
If it's Yen, please let me know, as I'll definitely buy one to fix mine as I've cracked the casing and the hinge is a tiny bit dodgy.
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if on the banners the prices are in $...
rest of the prices should be in $
On that page you have menu: payment and contacts, try to find out there.

vvizard said:
if on the banners the prices are in $...
rest of the prices should be in $
On that page you have menu: payment and contacts, try to find out there.
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The currency is in US$. What do you think guys? Is it worth it to replace at this amount? I'll put on hold first my request.
Note: They are selling only not included the service to replace the housing, if service is included then may be i will consider

does any one know where i can get a replcement screen for a universal or a compatable screen from another phone

thatruth132 said:
does any one know where i can get a replcement screen for a universal or a compatable screen from another phone
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cnn.cn has a great replacement screen, I bought one from them a few weeks ago - good price and a very fast delivery.

Housings for Uni are around $29 on Ebay or for a bit extra with a matching keypad.
Something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5&_trkparms=algo=SI&its=I&itu=UCI&otn=4&ps=42

Do you think the T-Mo HTC TP2 Back Cover...

Im about to get the T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro2 and if you all have seen it the back is awful, At least in my opinion looks like an old phone look,
I was wondering if you all thought the Battery Cover Door for the EU one will be exact fit as the T-Mobile one,
I want the Silver back then the Mocha i think it is back.
I reviewed it in real life then compared it to videos they look exact to me i wouldnt imagine them changing the actual phone.
If anyone knows that'll be great if they're exact fit before i pay $25 for it.
Silver one:
http://www.msgdigital.com/productdetail.asp?productid=47493&refid=froogle
T-Mobile One:
http://images.intomobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/htc-touch-pro2-t-mobile-wing-ii-4.jpg
The mute button looks the same, The usb curve on the bottom though you cant see it is the same,
I dont think the T-Mobile one has 2 mics but thats just a hole, Thanks sorry if been asked.
Gotta go to work thanks for the replies if any knows.

for the life of me, i simply can't figure out why telcos always go and mess around with the handset's default design. in almost every instance they make it worse.

the device looks really cheap an the T3D is an earlier version than the default device

yea I'd like to know this too..for when I buy the device on AT&T. I want it to look as much like the euro version as possible.
anyone know if the euro battery cover would fit on the US-branded units?

Personally I like the backs of the default generic/Euro version and the Verizon versioin (I like the world map they included in the back, what can I say)
And the front I like the most is the Telux one. Unfortunately there's no chance of changing the front I'm guessing

I am not sure where you buy that phone, but the Dutch (The Netherlands) T-Mobile branded HTC TP2 has the original silver cover.
I see the picture you linked, and I agree it is ugly!
(The original TP did not have the nice black diamond back and no LED Flash, but the TP2 seems to be identical besides the T-Mobile logo's and the ROM as the real HTC-TP2)

Just to let yall know ill be ordering the back on Wednesday when i get the Phone, Ill post if it fits or not its only 20 dollars,
I'll personally when i get paid change the front outer border, also they sell the chromish or whatever front faceplate for i think 20 dollars might have to check a few times.
The T-mobile back is just so blah and the square speaker isnt nearly as cool as the round one going all the way down.
Like I said ill post if it fits or not i went to review it at my T-mobile store and i watched video from my G1 and it looks identical on the actual fit of the phone,
Lets hope right? I have seen the Sprint World Map one thats amazing looking but that back wont be out forever.

somethingdope said:
for the life of me, i simply can't figure out why telcos always go and mess around with the handset's default design. in almost every instance they make it worse.
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I like that several US carriers went without chrome (Verizon's rim looks a little like black chrome). I don't really want shiny happy people to relate to me.
But generally speaking, you're right. Carrier's designfu is weaker than HTC's.

Unfortunately the world cover one won't fit on the normal gsm versions. At least I don't think it will as it must make more space for he 3.5mm jack.
The Sprint one looks weird... the brown is just ugly, but the back is an interesting design...
interesting good or interesting bad I haven't decided yet

Yea i forgot i about that, It looks the Exact same on the EU and T-Mobile one but the sprint is differnt from pictures that has been posted,
Reason why im waiting to order the back till wendesday is so i can do a detailed comparasion at home instead of at the malls T-mobile haha
Iv also seen custom Battery Back Covers floating around if any one is interested i think i seen them all on ebay/

[Q] Replacement Casing for Lumia 900

So i work for at&t and as such had the good fortune to win one of these amazing devices that I have decided to switch to as my main device over my Galaxy Note. That being said I really dont like the black finish and would really much rather have a cyan or white one. Is anyone aware of anyway to purchase replacement casing for them? And roughly how much they would run? With these phones being so easy to tear down I would much rather replace the casing than just buying a case for it.

I did a quick search and didn't find any replacement parts available just yet for the Lumia. But, I've never seen them not be available for a phone eventually, so I would stay on the lookout.
Ooops, did a quick look on ebay on found a cyan and black one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Origin...463?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416480afd7. Guess these didn't come up on the Bing or Google search as they're the only ones. Better hurry

Can anybody tell if the speaker is included in that housing?

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Can anybody tell if the speaker is included in that housing?
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I would ask the guy who bought one.... assuming its the guy above on this thread?
Its hard to tell from the pic if the speaker is in there. There is the black square part that is off-center at the bottom where the holes are but its not easy to see if it is a speaker or not but it has two gold contacts next to it. You might try asking the seller a question.
interesting that they have a "Make an offer" button but it auto-declines as I just tried $45 and it fails instantly.

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Can anybody tell if the speaker is included in that housing?
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Based on the service manual in the following link, pages 19 & 20 it does appear to be included.
Judge for yourself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648977