Has anyone found a real Carbon fiber case for the evo ??? I want the real deal not a sticker, paint, or simulated fiber. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Real CF will reduce your antenna signal. Which is why it's not commonly used.
Ok I didn't know that. I will shelve that idea. Thanks buddy!
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I am bumping this, I have some friends with iphones with real carbon fiber cases with no problems. Anyone have any new news on a source for these cases???
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Sent you a PM on what I found.
Anzix said:
Sent you a PM on what I found.
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Mind sending me one too? I have been interested in one myself
LOL!! why such a secret?
top flight huh?
(Lockheed Skunk Works. No one's suppose to know they exist.)
Isn't carbon fiber expensive.... Unless I am mixing up carbon nanotubes and carbon fiber. And it would absorb electromagnetic radiation in a fashion similar to a Faraday cage, right?
Unless I am thinking incorrectly.
So how about that link?
yeah how about that link
Seriously, no link?
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So how about that link?
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There is one on ebay. It was $100 bucks I think. I saw it a few days ago while searching for a case.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/REAL-CARBON-FIB...192425?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20b32f90e9
$100 is a little pricey for that case, but it definitely looks pretty nice tho. Also just saw the carbon fiber iphone 3g/3gs livestrong case for $50, would almost pay that.
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ridiculous. You can get fabrics that look like carbon fiber for a lot less. It isn't needed at all for this application.
Nomex, kevlar and gore tex are all cheaper than carbon fiber lol, i don't know about retail prices, but to actually manufacture it is much cheaper.
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I would be down on a case like that if it turns out. Let me know.
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ok so i bought the case that sprint is offering mainly because it's real carbon fiber which is awesome......is there a holster that will fit the phone with the sprint brand carbon fiber case that they sell???
Can you post a link for the case.
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Doubt this case is real carbon fiber but its pretty decent
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic Touch 3g
jok3sta said:
Doubt this case is real carbon fiber but its pretty decent
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic Touch 3g
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it says carbon fiber look finish but it's weird when you run your fingers along it you can feel ever weeve. thought it was.
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...AccessoriesOnlyCategories?PHONE_ID=SPHD710KIT
LAWL. That is not Carbon Fiber...
Its too thick, and it's definitely not carbon fiber.
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My hood is carbon fiber, as is my trunk lid. Run your hands across it, and you can't feel the weave because of the coating that's on it. I haven't seen the case, but I wonder if it's like this?
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My hood is carbon fiber, as is my trunk lid. Run your hands across it, and you can't feel the weave because of the coating that's on it. I haven't seen the case, but I wonder if it's like this?
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It's just plastic. And the high price comes because of the kick stand
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It's just plastic. And the high price comes because of the kick stand
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Ah, ok......
bondosho said:
My hood is carbon fiber, as is my trunk lid. Run your hands across it, and you can't feel the weave because of the coating that's on it. I haven't seen the case, but I wonder if it's like this?
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I road race motorcycles and its understandable that carbon fiber on vehicles ha a coat on it because of rock chips and stuff. My race bike has plenty of carbon fiber on it but has a coat on it because of rock chips sand and tiny debris that might hit. The case though not carbon fiber is a damn good knock off.....
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It's just plastic. And the high price comes because of the kick stand
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Have you seen it? and touched it?
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paniro187 said:
Have you seen it? and touched it?
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I have it and it's definitely not carbon fiber.
AdamLeonard said:
I have it and it's definitely not carbon fiber.
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I have formed custom pieces for my race bike and its a pretty good knock off for the real thing...
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Why is this about if its real cf or not I ask ed if there is a holster to fit it. And I get whiney *****ing.....
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paniro187 said:
ok so i bought the case that sprint is offering mainly because it's real carbon fiber which is awesome......is there a holster that will fit the phone with the sprint brand carbon fiber case that they sell???
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You did say it was real carbon fiber, and there were other nards who knew nothing of the subject who wanted to chime in and say it was real and felt real.
We just want to let you know it is not real and nowhere near the real thing.
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You did say it was real carbon fiber, and there were other nards who knew nothing of the subject who wanted to chime in and say it was real and felt real.
We just want to let you know it is not real and nowhere near the real thing.
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Kind of like how stunting is not real riding? Go do a track day son. Kidding its takes a little skill.
Have you ever felt un molded carbon fiber? just a sheet?
Probably not that why you say its not close
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Jesus. Two pages of crap.
Let me clarify.
The case IS NOT carbon fiber. Its hard plastic. It is not very thick and its a pretty sweet little case IMO. It maintains a very sleek profile for as thin of a phone as it is attached to and helps to hold while doing whatever.
Its a great buy IMO and I WOULD purchase again.
they just released A case/belt clip combo for $29.99. i need to check it out. i heard its a great case
paniro187 said:
Kind of like how stunting is not real riding? Go do a track day son. Kidding its takes a little skill.
Have you ever felt un molded carbon fiber? just a sheet?
Probably not that why you say its not close
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Ha, not a stunter, just the occasional standup at the dedicated stunt lot.
I am in AET 378 (Composites class) Right now and I actually just got done doing a carbon fiber layup... The fake fiber on that case is far too large, its molded and its not even a composite.. its just plastic. My roommate has the case. Its not a bad case its just a little thick for my liking. Maybe in a couple weeks I was going to make a real carbon fiber case for my phone so it would be a little thinner. I just gotta check and see if the plastic on the phone is compatible with the epoxy resin that I will be using.
To answer the OP's question: no there is no holster case out yet that will fit the phone with the case on it. The case although thin still makes the phone too thick for the holster cases.
PS: not an expert or road racer, but im pretty sure its not real carbon fiber.
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Says its carbon fiber in the title but in the description it says made of plastic with carbon fiber patern....worst thing is somr prople actually bought it.......
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Carbon...558988?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43ac5c9b0c
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There is at least one sucker out somewhere in the world that would buy it.
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Says its carbon fiber in the title but in the description it says made of plastic with carbon fiber patern....worst thing is somr prople actually bought it.......
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Carbon...558988?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43ac5c9b0c
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they sold @ 2.99 each
While we're on the subject of obscene cases; I'd love a case that was custom-fit made from Tungsten Carbide.
That would be EPIC.
I'd be concerned it would block radio signal.
Sellers raise the price when they want to keep the listing but not end it. That way people don't buy the product.
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Sellers raise the price when they want to keep the listing but not end it. That way people don't buy the product.
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like if he's out of stock or something?
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like if he's out of stock or something?
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Exactly...
Hi
I found this great looking case for only $12- $15.99 with screen protector.
The case has a plastic snap on and a rubber seal something similar to an OtterBox.
I order way before the phone came out, hope you check it out before they prices goes up..
they have different color.
here on ebay
For other color do the search with out WHITE on from for more color.
WHITE IMPACT HARD CASE COVER KICKSTAND SAMSUNG GALAXY S III 3 S3 ACCESSORY.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...538919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a75bec1e7
cheap option i guess but look great and feels strong - key element that makes it a good case compare to a gel type.
seller was: case_ology
Hope this help some of you, checking around this look similar to the Case Mate.
Here are the pictures
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http://db.tt/GxL5o678
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Thanks for showing off a product... That case looks ugly as hell though.
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Comando156 said:
Thanks for showing off a product... That case looks ugly as hell though.
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Haha.. o.k Thank you
this is an option to $30- Up option.
u dont like it, get the info and move on.
is not my product and this might help some. Maybe not you.
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Haha.. o.k Thank you
this is an option to $30- Up option.
u dont like it, get the info and move on.
is not my product and this might help some. Maybe not you.
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Sorry bro didn't mean to offend you in any way. Was not insulting you or your taste. It was my personal opinion of the case. The back of the case looks very unpleasant and uncomfortable in pocket. I do really appreciate the fact you purchased a product, took pictures of it, and gave your opinion of it for the community. It really does help with accessories selction. I'm going to do the same when I buy a case for mine.
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Sorry bro didn't mean to offend you in any way. Was not insulting you or your taste. It was my personal opinion of the case. The back of the case looks very unpleasant and uncomfortable in pocket. I do really appreciate the fact you purchased a product, took pictures of it, and gave your opinion of it for the community. It really does help with accessories selction. I'm going to do the same when I buy a case for mine.
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No problem
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Hi
I found this great looking case for only $12- $15.99 with screen protector.
The case has a plastic snap on and a rubber seal something similar to an OtterBox.
I order way before the phone came out, hope you check it out before they prices goes up..
they have different color.
here on ebay
For other color do the search with out WHITE on from for more color.
WHITE IMPACT HARD CASE COVER KICKSTAND SAMSUNG GALAXY S III 3 S3 ACCESSORY.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-IMPAC...538919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a75bec1e7
cheap option i guess but look great and feels strong - key element that makes it a good case compare to a gel type.
seller was: case_ology
Hope this help some of you, checking around this look similar to the Case Mate.
Here are the pictures
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Whoa. That's a hard case to swallow. Although I do have a case on my GS2, I do so reluctantly. A big part of the purchase of any of my phones are the looks. This case looks a bit overbearing for my tastes although I'm sure gives great protection.
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Fyahstarter said:
Whoa. That's a hard case to swallow. Although I do have a case on my GS2, I do so reluctantly. A big part of the purchase of any of my phones are the looks. This case looks a bit overbearing for my tastes although I'm sure gives great protection.
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yeah.. Is a little big.. Im a CCTV Tech. always on the move, My nexus S 4G just crack with a more stylish case that this time i wanted a more protective option.
The point is that for the $12.00 I paid this copy or whatever brand this is is not a bad option.
Would love the flip stylish one. This is a beauty of phone but avoiding any falls is the least i would want to worry with this haha.
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I'm looking for more of a carbon fiber pattern than the gloss plastic. The gloss plastic makes my hands all sweaty with this phone!
Anyone come across one?
(I searched these forums and only see case conversations)
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I haven't seen a replacement but BodyGuardz does have a carbon fiber skin for the back. I have the same skin on my Transformer Prime and it's great quality.
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Does this work for you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160827321663
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Does this work for you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160827321663
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Beauty! Perfect! I love these forums, so many helpful users.
EDIT: Well, upon digging, those are covers that have cheap leather glued onto plastic housing.......would be nice to have that in real carbon fiber look/feel
I ordered one myself, so when I get it, I'll let you know the quality of it.
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I'm looking for more of a carbon fiber pattern than the gloss plastic. The gloss plastic makes my hands all sweaty with this phone!
Anyone come across one?
(I searched these forums and only see case conversations)
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You would have to apply it yourself but it looks like it might work: http://www.xgearlive.com/products/materials/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-film
I'm thinking of getting some myself, Rick.
My Body Glove Tactic case..will try it on for size when I get my One Saturday...anybody use this case?
Wow..This case must not be to popular! NOBODY has every used this case??
It looks slick but I can tell from the pics that the edges of the carbon fiber piece look kinda shoddy. That's my biggest complaint about cases with CF. I've never seen one that had perfect edges.
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Yeah they do. I Did the carbon fiber myself and I gotta smooth the rough spots out a little more.
I had this case for my evo lte and loved it so I got one for my ONE, just put it on today and so far I like it, not to sure about how good the thin part by the volume buttons is gonna hold up but we will see...
Link?
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Wow. Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Online or local store?
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Can you post a pic of it with the phone inside plz?
babymatteo said:
Wow. Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Online or local store?
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Thanks, Got it off Amazon also got the 3M graphite carbon fiber vinyl off Amazon
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Can you post a pic of it with the phone inside plz?
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A little delay with getting the phone, will get it Wednesday and i'll post some pics as soon as I get it.