Ive read all the case reviews and posts and have to say I have yet to find anything impressive. The ebay cases really dont do any justice to the phone and everything at the T-Mobile store either doubles the thickness or is pastel colors. Im hoping an Otterbox Commuter comes sooner than later.
The only case that actually does the phone justice that I found is the Speck Hard Shell case. i tried it on today just to check fitment and it lives up to Speck quality. Unfortunately the case looks to be made only for TMobile as it is not on the spec site. The case fitment was perfect and a very slim design. grip was great and it made the phone actually feel like a phone and not just a screen floating in your hand. Snapped together firmly and all cutouts were exact.
Amazing Case, The only problem is its friggin Purple. Hoping to see a black case sometime soon. Email them and request it. For now it's ebay trash or fat and ugly TMO cases.
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I saw a pretty similar case at the T-mo store last week, but slightly different design - instead of having a front and back piece, the bottom of the case (i.e., the part that would cover the edge with the mic) pulled off you slid the phone in. It was exactly what I wanted - except it was magenta. Do men not buy cases?
Where did you see this Speck case, in a T-mo store? Neither of these are on the website. Might have to get a tough case from Case-Mate. Or swap this bad boy for a G2 ;-)
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.
Thanks for the recommendation - what does it look like on the phone, i.e., hopefully not too sparkly? And how pocketable is it? Thanks!
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_29/products_id/1584
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This is by far the best looking case i've seen so far.
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This is by far the best looking case i've seen so far.
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They just posted these cases on there site last night or early this morning that why they say temp out of stock. They should be there soon!
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http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.
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Thanks for the recommendation - what does it look like on the phone, i.e., hopefully not too sparkly? And how pocketable is it? Thanks!
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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
ebay item number: 180536188843
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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
ebay item number: 180536188843
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It's not just yours. I have the same case off of ebay and although it does look good, it's a pain to press the power button and the volume controls. A case has holes for those buttons will probably work better. I just ordered body glove's hard case from ebay, the one with the integrated kickstand. Will update this post when I get it.
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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
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WOW haha that is exactly what I had to do. I put electrical tape on the inside of the case to thicken the power button. Works like a charm now thanks to my little ghetto rig job
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That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.
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i have this case, i paid under four dollars for it shipped off ebay. you can barely tell its there due to the color, it mutes the smoked chrome ring even more and on the back the hexagon pattern actually looks pretty cool combined with the blue dots on the stock cover.
my only issue is that on mine (might not be all of them) it is a ***** to press the power button a small piece of electrical tape cut and stuck to the inside of the case itself isnt noticeable and adds enough thickness to make it easier to press.
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Thanks for the input - definitely think I'm going to hold out for one of those SGP cases, they look PERFECT.
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That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.
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Np I hope they come in soon as well!
I also have the $4 "diamond back" case from Ebay. Its very nice for the price. Only gripe is the buttons, which I fixed with tape like others have.
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http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Vibrant-T-Mobile/dp/B003XQJPTK/ref=pd_sbs_misc_7
Personally I think this is a GREAT case. Its VERY form fitting, doesnt really thicken the phone much, NOT a snap on and very gripable. One thing I hate about snap on cases is that they usually are too hard of a plastic and slide around your hand. This doesn't do that. I ordered 3 different cases and this is by far the best phone case I have ever had.
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I had this on my Nexus One and it was the only case that I used. I sold it to a friend, he dropped it in a bath tub filled with water while giving his son a bath, he pulled it out and it still works to this day (I had insurance on the phone where it covers everything besides theft or lost phone).
two rear pictures showing the "sparkle"
Oh sh*t! Thanks a lot for the SGP slider link!
It's exactly what I have been looking for. Price is not too bad. I never heard of this company though.
When it comes in stock I will order one. I would like to see someone review it first but if no one does I'll be the guinea pig
It looks like a pretty awesome case. I doubt I'll use that screen protector though. The white one is mine.
Contacted Speck and they told me it's a Tmobile exclusive and have yet to request any more colors. So Im guessing the Speck dies with the purple. That said I ordered the Samsung "carbon" case, The PDair aluminum case, and a junk case from Amzer. Ill post them all up when they arrive. I hate having such a nice phone and crappy case options.
rshemeld:
Thanks for the link to that SGP case, I will be ordering as soon as its back in stock.
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It's not just yours. I have the same case off of ebay and although it does look good, it's a pain to press the power button and the volume controls. A case has holes for those buttons will probably work better. I just ordered body glove's hard case from ebay, the one with the integrated kickstand. Will update this post when I get it.
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Thirded. Figured I couldn't go wrong for $5 but I came to the realization gel cases are not for me. I experienced the same issue with the power button and the volume rocker so I cut out those annoying ****ing covers
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That looks just like the magenta one I saw in the Tmo store - but better. Thanks for the link! Definitely a sweet case - now if they can just get them in stock, I'll be a happy camper.
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I have been waiting for a case that does the phone justice and this is it. I will be waiting for this case.
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Just wondering if anyone bought one of the Case-Mate Barely There cases and what's their opinion about them. I ordered a black one yesterday and should receive it sometime this week.
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looks great, wish they had it in white!
I like it a lot. Protects the camera. Makes it aa little difficult to pull out the kickstand. Great case though.
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looks great, wish they had it in white!
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Same here...I would prefer a white one over the black one as well. But oh well....can't have everything in life....lok
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since i was seeking a similar solution in white,
i just picked this one up here:
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ill post my thoughts when i get it in, i like it because it looks Slim, its hard plastic, its rubberized.
doesnt look like it has great camera protection
The case is fine for what it is, my friend didn't even notice I had a case on my phone.
I just got my Case-Mate today. Its freakin awesome. When it claims to be barely noticeable - its right. It feels like I'm holding my naked Evo in my hand !
The only downside per say is that its a little more difficult to press the power and the vol up and down due to the design. But its really just a case of me getting used to it. ( pun intended ) I came from an Amzer case that pretty much covered the Evo back including the power and vol buttons.
Overall, this is by far the best case out there IMO and I would love to get my mits on a white one!
Very sturdy, well designed, barely noticeable, highly recommended !
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I just got my Case-Mate today. Its freakin awesome. When it claims to be barely noticeable - its right. It feels like I'm holding my naked Evo in my hand !
The only downside per say is that its a little more difficult to press the power and the vol up and down due to the design. But its really just a case of me getting used to it. ( pun intended ) I came from an Amzer case that pretty much covered the Evo back including the power and vol buttons.
Overall, this is by far the best case out there IMO and I would love to get my mits on a white one!
Very sturdy, well designed, barely noticeable, highly recommended !
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Is it any thinner than many of the ebay hard back shell cases?
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Is it any thinner than many of the ebay hard back shell cases?
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Absolutely !
Drop it and your done...
you're right..
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Drop it and your done...
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lol you're right. depending on how it lands. but i don't use the case for protection from dropping. just about every case breaks when dropped. i just use it to sit the phone on so i don't get scratches and to protect the camera.
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lol you're right. depending on how it lands. but i don't use the case for protection from dropping. just about every case breaks when dropped. i just use it to sit the phone on so i don't get scratches and to protect the camera.
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The case I got from Sprint seems great and I've dropped it twice... once getting out of the truck, forgot it was on my lap, lol.
Other time, opening the door, so both about 3-4 feet.
Been rocking my case for about a month and I love it. Sometime I forget I have a case on it.
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If your referring to the pic of the white case above your post, that's not the case-mate case.
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If your referring to the pic of the white case above your post, that's not the case-mate case.
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Yeah that white case is definitely not the case-mate case. I actually bought one of those white cases off of ebay about two or three weeks ago. Its an ok case but what I noticed about the case is the small amount of table lay that it has is slightly uneven.
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Yeah that white case is definitely not the case-mate case. I actually bought one of those white cases off of ebay about two or three weeks ago. Its an ok case but what I noticed about the case is the small amount of table lay that it has is slightly uneven.
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Please compare the two when you get it in! i really want the case mate, a name i can trust also helps.. i just want white but if i have to get black so be it.
also the white one you ordered is it the same one i posted? there seems to be a few variants of similar cases.
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Please compare the two when you get it in! i really want the case mate, a name i can trust also helps.. i just want white but if i have to get black so be it.
also the white one you ordered is it the same one i posted? there seems to be a few variants of similar cases.
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No probelm...consider it done. As soon as the case-mate case arrives, i'll do a review of it. Hopefully the casemate arrives today but if not, I should have tomorrow for sure.
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I like it a lot. Protects the camera. Makes it aa little difficult to pull out the kickstand.
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Press it out. Use your fingernail at the hinge end, starts it right out.
I finally received my case-mate barely there case today. I have to say that I like it. i like it better than the white case pictured that I got off of ebay. Anyways first off, the camera is well protected if you lay the phone on it's back side. As far as the front of the phone and table lay...there is none. The phone sits right on it's screen. But that's why you have to get a screen shield .
The kickstand is really hard to get to get to. It's like it's embedded in there or something. But it's cool. The feel of the case is smooth also. There's no texture to the case to provide any type of grip so you have to be a little careful. If you're prone to dropping your phone then this case may not be for you. On the other hand, it's fits perfect in my pocket with minimum to no bulging. The buttons are easily accessible.
All in all...I like it. It's well wroth the money.
Oh...an it also came with 2 screen protectors and a wipe cloth
Hey everyone, I received my TPU case from EBay (item 290530353216) today, here are some comments and pics. The fit is only OK - the cutout for the USB/HDMI ports is a little off, and there is a little bit of an edge around the power button that impedes fingerprint swipability a little. I will say too that I didn't expect it to have the goofy pattern - what is it with TPU cases and argyle patterns?? Also, as you've noticed it is somewhat translucent.
I give it a 3/5. $7 shipped in the US. I'll keep it until another inexpensive case rolls around that is higher quality.
And just in case anyone wonders, on my screen are the Pandora Widget, Android Agenda Widget, and some apps. I am running ADW Launcher (free). Also, I know I left my back panel sticker on there, and that was on purpose.
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Yeah seriously with the frikin argyle ****! Its like they made a billion sheets of the argyle TPU and they just like heat mold them to phones (not like thats how they're made). This will be my third phone encased in argyle TPU. Other two were the dark one like yours, this time I got sick of trying to hide the argyle and people asking about the stupid pattern. I got clear so, "yes its frikin argyle! got a problem!?"
Waiting for the Realook screen protectors to be cut. no idea why it takes them so long to cut the right size. Realooks are by far the best screens...
Everything is temporary at this point...I'll buy nicer stuff once my 30 days are up.
I was fortunate enough to have a solid black non-patterned TPU case for my EVO that someone on this forum actually commissioned and was selling out of their garage essentially.
Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
the 1.99 one I got from ebay is decent
Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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Yeah its great for worrying less about the normal wear and tear.
I particular like the argyle tpu cases which give decent protection and feel. i have it for the ipad, galaxy tab, atrix, inspire, and xoom.
www.degasis.net offers these as well
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
I'll post pictures when I come across another camera some time today or tomorrow.
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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looks exactly like the case i got from ebay for $1.99 lol
Incipio protection?
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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That's the problem I have with the feather - it doesn't protect either end of the device, only the sides and back.
Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
Kbc, who are you asking? I'm using an AT&T screen protector. It's matte and perfectly smooth.
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Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
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Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Sounds similar to the one i had on my desire but I cant find it anywhere now
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This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
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OK, you've sold me on this case Good description of how it is, what colour did you get?
Today I got in the mail a new case for my Atrix. The only case i had gotten for this phone was the Otterbox Impact. This case is slimmer than the Otterbox. it also seems to be a bit more firmer. i was playing around with both the Otterbox and the Ringke case and i found my self applying a bit more pressure to fold them. yes their both siliconish like but im starting to like it a lot. it doesn't add that much bulk and it also solves the super slippery grip on the phone itself. I find my self liking this case more than the Otterbox. less bulk and less slippery. the otterbox had a grip issue for some reason.
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Nice packaging. How much?
Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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Besides the pretty packaging, it is almost the same as the hard case I got via Amazon for $3.45 shipped.
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its not a hard case tho. its like silicon/tpu kind of. i learned my lesson with hard cases with my backflip. its messed up the side of the phone pretty bad.
Yea. Right now i have a cheapy eBay TPU case for my Atrix. Nice case overall. Waiting on one of those Pure Gear cases i ordered which should arrive tomorrow. Figured i'd see what it's like. standard shipping was free, and the case itself was only like $20, so i figured if i don't like it much, i could either possibly resell it, or i'm just out a little bit of money. Wouldn't be the first time i bought a case for a phone that i wound up not using. Waited so long for one of those Tech21 iBand's for the iPhone 4.... but when i finally got one, it was so thick that it was difficult to reach the ring/vibrate switch, and the lock/power button was just odd to press. Wound up still using the free smoke colored case from InCase for that whole thing Apple did about the antennagate until i sold the phone, and sold the iBand along with it.
This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
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how is this different from tpu cases sold on ebay? and can you get different colors?
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http://www.rearthusa.com/Motorola-Atrix_p_184.html
they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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they have several colors. Tpu still ads bulk this is thin.
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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elementaldragon said:
Hmm.... i just got one of the Pure Gear cases... but i'm now tempted to get one of those, too.... Aqua Black is kinda neat. though i don't see why they didn't just call it "Smoke" like everyone else does.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Have you ever used a speck case? Looks alot like the rubber from the inside of a speck case
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No I haven't. All I have ever had is a otterbox.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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lol. cuz its transparent black?? isnt smoke grey?
idk but i loved the true blue. it so... BLUE! lol
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Grey.... black.... to-ma-to.... to-mah-to.... either way it's a shade of grey.... and it's transparent. Calling something Aqua Black will just confuse people, and make them think it's something totally different... when it's more than likely smoke.
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I just got one for free from Rearth to review. It was blue like this. I LOVE IT! It has to be in my top 3 favorites (I own every major case out there for the Atrix). It beats out the OBD for me and the feather. I really want the new Trident Aegis though.
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I just got a review unit as well. I literally just got mine today, so I can't say too much about it, but I am liking it more than I expected. I've used cases on a couple other phones and always ended up disliking the case, but I could see myself continuing to use this. Mine is the maroon color... I'll post pics up with a better review once I've had at least a day or 2 of use.
Stretching damage?
sal2708 said:
This one is okay. buttons are all accessible easily. i like the feel to it to.
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The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
panflute said:
The case looks very nice. They offer a plug for the headphone jack on the website. However they are saying that taking off the cover to replace the battery a number of times will eventually stretch the case out of shape which is unacceptable, expecially considering the price. It doesn't say exactly how many times you can take the cover on and off before it loses its shape.
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as do all cases do and $16.99 thats cheap
Broke down and ordered this case reason's being
Thin and no bulkness added
protects around the edges which is important to keep the case intact when the phone drops
its light
its colorful
as many of you saying that it will stretch out thats only for people who takes there battery out 10 times a day which i dont
i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
sal2708 said:
i mess with mine. a lot actually constantly pulling on the edge. still fits snug. i actually put my otterbox away and have this one. i really like it. i have the headphone covers but i use my phoen for music. but i find it kind of a hassle taking it off and holding on to it.
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i figured that about the plug i didnt order a plug but overal its holding its shape that what matters. have you droped the phone or anything yet?
dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
sal2708 said:
dropped dropped not exactly i was sitting down and it kind of slid down my pants and hit the floor. but no damage to it or the case.
its a pretty darn good case.
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Thanks cant wait to receive mine
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
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This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
**Update 6.29.12**
I picked up my phone from BB yesterday and took this case with me to protect my phone until my Incipio Sylicrilic Dual Pro arrived...which was at home waiting for me along with my Tagsfordroid NFC tags. The case had a nice feel to it, at least on the shiny parts where it had more grip...the matte area was pretty slick/smooth/slippery. It was my first experience with a TPU case and while it added very little bulk, much like a wetsuit, it was a little difficult to stretch onto the phone. I thought I was going to damage the phone trying to get it on. But after getting it on I liked it for it's intended use, preventing cosmetic damage to the backside of the case and allowing me to set the phone face down without feat of damaging the screen. But my big complaint is that the buttons are very hard to press and you can't even tell when you've done so as you have no audible or tactile feedback upon the press. Because of this, the TPU came off as soon as I got home and noticed my SDP had arrived. I do not recommend this case unless it's just going to be used similarly to the situation I used it for.
generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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Where did u order from?
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Hampa_D said:
generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
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The black one costs $2 and ships out of Hong Kong and takes anywhere from 7-25business days to arrive....no thanks.
jpitch2415 said:
I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
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Nice, thanks for the feedback.
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Where did u order from?
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Amazon
I bought one on eBay for 4.59 shipped. I bought clear, but other colors are on ebay as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290721298653 Haven't received it yet.. Here is a seller from Ireland with a variety of colors. I might just pick up a blue one.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-HARD-GEL-CASE-COVER-FREE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/290720955624?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item43b051bce8
I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
Thor said:
I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
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How does it feel in your hand? Does it add alot of bulk? What's the fitment like? Does it attract dust/lint? Does it add any grip? Have you dropped it at all, if so, did it fare well?
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I love these types of cases. I have had one for every phone I have had over the past year and a half(and I've had a bunch) Case doesnt add too much bulk at all and it feels great in the hand. The side grips are very nice
Don't these fall off easily?
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916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
Okay, I forgot the mention this before when I posted the images.
While they feel great and look really good.
I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
wizky911 said:
Don't these fall off easily?
Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G Touch
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TPU cases typically don't fall off. You have to pop them off. They're pretty ideal.
Big Phoney said:
I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
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Thanks. Good info
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I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
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Ah, thanks for the heads up.
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Got my case today, super fast if you ask me considering I placed my order at 11pm on the 6th. Will definitely do business again with these guys. I bought it on Amazon from "SF Planet", they're out of Minnesota and I live in California.
So I checked out the case and the first thing I noticed is how thin it is, will add very little bulk to the phone. It's thick enough to hold it's form but thin enough to be very low profile. The case has shiny and dull areas on it....the shiny areas are very grippy, the dull areas not so much. But since the edges where you would normally hold the phone are knurled and shiny, gripping it should not be a problem. It's also got cutouts for the necessary areas, including both top and bottom mic's. Can't speak on the fitment for obvious reasons but will do so hopefully soon.
So far, so good.
People that buy this case in white, it gets very dirty! Only the left half of the wave design since it's a different surface. (matte vs. gloss).
Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
if your in london you can buy it from these guys... i bought a case for my SGS1 Year and a bit ago and they were really good than http://www.londonmagicstore.co.uk/Samsung/I9300/S+Line.htm
LLStarks said:
Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
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It certainly would, but considering the commuter wont be shipping until the week after launch I had no choice but to get something. TPU cases will guard against scratches, thats about it.
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OP updated with my review
Just wondering if anyone has any tips on what clear case/skin to get? I love the look of the phone, but I sell my phones every 8 months or so, so I need something that will protect it from scratches.
I dont often drop my phone, so a super protective case isnt necessary but I do sometimes put change in the pocket with my phone. Also, I am worried that a skin (like invisibleshield) will start to peel off after a short time - like it did on my old iphone 3g when I had that.
I had Ghost Armor's clear full body shield installed a few days after I bought it. It's barely noticeable on the phone and covers pretty much the entire surface except for the sides (top and bottom are covered). $36 includes installation and warranty.
Side note, do you just buy your phones off contract except for every 4th one (which should fall at the 24th month mark)? How much do you end up spending on phones per 2 year period on average? I've always just waited for my contract to be up. If Google comes out with a new Nexus device for Sprint this year I may have to pick that up, though.
I have ordered the Cimo Grip case.. found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CIMO-GRIP-FLEXIBLE-TPU-CASE-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-COVER-/171028964515
Haven't recieved it yet, so I can't comment on quality. It seemed to be one of the better clear cases I could find though.. let me know if there are any other good clear cases out there!
Porcelina said:
I have ordered the Cimo Grip case.. found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CIMO-GRIP-FLEXIBLE-TPU-CASE-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-COVER-/171028964515
Haven't recieved it yet, so I can't comment on quality. It seemed to be one of the better clear cases I could find though.. let me know if there are any other good clear cases out there!
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I did not like my Cimo case, mostly due to the fact that it became very difficult to control the volume with it.
i've been looking at this one.. it looks pretty nice
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Premi...id=1367252171&sr=8-1&keywords=supcase+htc+one
Love the looks of this one:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-one/htc-one-case-ultra-thin-air.html
It's also availible on ebay and amazon. Not a very cheap one but it looks good. I think I'll go with this Spigen.
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I did not like my Cimo case, mostly due to the fact that it became very difficult to control the volume with it.
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Yeah, I know about that issue.. I've had a Cimo case to a Samsung phone, where the volume buttons got better over time. Atleast it will work until something better comes along, if nothing else.. but as I said, for now its the best I've found out there anyway. I just want a good, thin and clear TPU case with no silly branding and a front lip to protect the screen - but somehow that seems to be hard to find
I received the Cimo case last week. Ordered it thinking my Poetic Atmosphere case wouldn't arrive for a couple of weeks. Now I have both. Didn't expect it, but I like the Cimo better than the Atmosphere case. Yeah, the volume rocker is a little difficult, but I don't use the volume rocker often enough to worry about it. It looks great, adds very little to the size, and has a grippy feel.
Porcelina said:
I have ordered the Cimo Grip case.. found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CIMO-GRIP-FLEXIBLE-TPU-CASE-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-COVER-/171028964515
Haven't recieved it yet, so I can't comment on quality. It seemed to be one of the better clear cases I could find though.. let me know if there are any other good clear cases out there!
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I have the clear case and its great. Its actually slightly frosted, but you can't really tell once its on the WHITE HTC One. Can't speak for the black one. All the cut outs line up perfectly and the IR blaster works just fine! Great case
I just applied my BestSkinsEver on. I got the matte body with glossy screen protector. I wanted to preserve the look and feel so instead of all glossy I got only the screen.
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The problem with the Spigen is that it's made from hard plastic hard to pull out and will most likely break on impact
it's weird HTC didn't release a transparent slim cover themselves, the one for the One X was pretty neat
I was using Xtremeguard front and back screen protection for the HTC ONE from Amazon for $5.
I use this brand for all the phones I get. I like how it feels and it's just affordable.
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I said "was" using it because I had to take the back protector off because I ordered a clear iMak case which caused a water effect from the clear case meeting with the case. I got this case off ebay for $4.00 and it came in the mail pretty fast considering it was shipped from China. The case works but the part on top of the volume rocker doesn't feel like it clicks in place. The case is secure but it feels a little weird. It's not fully flush but it was a few dollars so Im not really complaining and it allows me to show off the phone yet still being able to protect it. I dont like how their iMAK text blocks the One's Beats Audio branding but that's just me nitpicking. I don't know if you can tell but I have like a permanent spec on the case that I cant take off. May not bother you but I've been rubbing and cleaning but that ****s on there for good.
I bought one of these, similar to the handhelditems one but the frost goes to the edge instead of leaving a border.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370779333600?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Its a great fit on the phone, this is one of the first phones where a TPU case doesn't really feel like extra bulk to me, the phone is so slim it still is a perfect size. The camera cutout isn't the most protective, as you can see there is some space around there but flash and everything isn't affected.
The frost on the case shows through pretty well on this silver version, the back still looks great as you can see. I don't have problems pressing the volume buttons as others have mentioned, I always get them pressed first try although they do feel a little squishier than without. IR blaster works fine through these clear TPU cases.
Although there is a frost look to the case, it is on the inside of the TPU and does help hide fingerprints and such. The outside is still smooth, and can feel a bit grimy after a while if you don't clean it. I think this is the case with any smooth back on a case (hence why everyone hates samsung plastic).
I recommend this as a case on the cheap if you're looking for one.
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I have mine covered in a Skinomi full body clear skin. I've always used Skinomi. They have great customer service and support!!!
nhutpham said:
I bought one of these, similar to the handhelditems one but the frost goes to the edge instead of leaving a border.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370779333600?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Its a great fit on the phone, this is one of the first phones where a TPU case doesn't really feel like extra bulk to me, the phone is so slim it still is a perfect size. The camera cutout isn't the most protective, as you can see there is some space around there but flash and everything isn't affected.
The frost on the case shows through pretty well on this silver version, the back still looks great as you can see. I don't have problems pressing the volume buttons as others have mentioned, I always get them pressed first try although they do feel a little squishier than without. IR blaster works fine through these clear TPU cases.
Although there is a frost look to the case, it is on the inside of the TPU and does help hide fingerprints and such. The outside is still smooth, and can feel a bit grimy after a while if you don't clean it. I think this is the case with any smooth back on a case (hence why everyone hates samsung plastic).
I recommend this as a case on the cheap if you're looking for one.
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Not bad, do you think it's going to turn yellow? I remember when i had the white one x, i bought a clear tpu case. Man, I went against my instinct and all of the reviews that said it would turn yellow under a week. It happen in 2 days haha, it was a mess.
Your case looks good though, more protection than that iMak case I got...
I also ordered a Nillkin black leather flip case, tried to cancel it because I found a better Rock case but the seller gave me a discount since he shipped it out already. Just waiting to see how crappy it looks haha, this phone is too damn pretty to cover up but I had accidents before, it doesnt matter how careful I am. I know for sure that a ding is going to piss me off
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...er-Case-Cover-Skin-For-HTC-One/832689359.html
I'd bet it would yellow eventually, maybe the frost on the back would help hide it a little. I would probably just get another case if it yellows.
Bestskinsever, they're cheap and have the absolute most precision cut. And they now offer matte film for the body which complements the metal case of the phone nicely. Their screen protector is very clear as well. Just took off a Skinomi because that's all that was available at launch and the Bestskinsever is definitely superior in cut and clarity. My .02
This one looks pretty nice too
http://www.mobilefun.com/38230-flexishield-case-for-htc-one---white.htm
I don't know if I should wait for the Poetic Atmosphere cases though
sysu3peat said:
This one looks pretty nice too
http://www.mobilefun.com/38230-flexishield-case-for-htc-one---white.htm
I don't know if I should wait for the Poetic Atmosphere cases though
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I agree, was looking at this one as well as I've ordered a Taurus case for my SGSII
My only issue is the price with delivery is quite high. Having a nosey to see what my local phone shop can source in atm.
Whats this Poetic Atmosphere case you mentioned? Gell/soft case? Link?
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I agree, was looking at this one as well as I've ordered a Taurus case for my SGSII
My only issue is the price with delivery is quite high. Having a nosey to see what my local phone shop can source in atm.
Whats this Poetic Atmosphere case you mentioned? Gell/soft case? Link?
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Yeah if it had free shipping I would seriously consider it. I like how the case covers the lens
Oh here's the Poetic Atmosphere case http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Atmosphere-Clear-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00BQ2Y3TA
Look at the photos to get a good idea how it looks on both the black and silver version of it. The bad part is that they won't ship out until mid-May because they're fixing the IR Blaster problem