Hello
was searching for some time, and couldn't find any info, whether there are GALAXY S (vibrant) back covers made from alluminium, not plastic ?
the phone is great, but it feels like a piece of plastic
thanks
As far as I know there is none as it will affect ur signals and etc. There is rubberized plastic back on eBay.
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Since the vibrant comes with two different battery covers, where are all the third party ones? Are battery covers, especially with the vibrant/galaxy s chin on the bottom, hard to make? I was hoping to get a nice rubbery one like how the battery cover of the garminfone has.
Not yet OP. But there might be in the future.
The phone was only released 20 some days ago. It takes a some time for third party accessories to get made, but with the popularity of the galaxy s phones I'm sure some will be made.
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Put www in front since I can't post links seeing as how I'm mostly a reader of this forum.
karendeals.com/For-Samsung-Vibrant-FROST-Hard-Back/M/B0041MLRLO.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle
it would be awesome if some one made metal/ aluminum back cover for vibrant. It might make the phone a little bit heavier.
tritran18518 said:
it would be awesome if some one made metal/ aluminum back cover for vibrant. It might make the phone a little bit heavier.
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You have no idea how much I've been hoping for and searching for this exact thing. I would love a back such as this not only for a slightly heavier phone but it just feels less cheap and easy to break and feels more, I don't know, sturdy in the hand. Less slippery too than plastic.
Google is your friend!
Closest to metal back plate i have found is here...
It doesn't say if any of those backs are aluminum/metal. I assume they are all just the same plastic crap that comes with the phone -- if so, not interested!
I have that case from daydeal and the back is metal but doesn't add to much weight to it. And it scratches kinda easy so just be careful. But overall im happy with it.
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It doesn't say if any of those backs are aluminum/metal. I assume they are all just the same plastic crap that comes with the phone -- if so, not interested!
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it says "1-piece hard plastic & aluminum cover with a stunning machined circular pattern."
I have that case from daydeal and the back is metal but doesn't add to much weight to it. And it scratches kinda easy so just be careful. But overall im happy with it.
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is it a case or a back cover only?
It's somewhat a case, very similar to the casemate barely there case.
I also have the aluminum case. It's pretty nice, and I didn't see a drop in GPS reception with it - but my GPS is terrible regardless. I like the cae, even if it isn't a back-plate.
I swap my cases around, so I'm using a simple clear/argyle TPU cover over a white back-plate right now.
-bZj
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Metal Cases
I have found two different cases available. One is all metal, the other is a mix of plastic and aluminum. Here are the links to eBay auctions.
All Metal Case
Aluminum and Plastic Case Available in Silver, Red, Black and Blue.
The Aluminum and Plastic case says I-9000, but also says it is for the Vibrant.
A simple eBay search of Vibrant Metal Case will pull up the same results I found.
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I have found two different cases available. One is all metal, the other is a mix of plastic and aluminum. Here are the links to eBay auctions.
All Metal Case
Aluminum and Plastic Case Available in Silver, Red, Black and Blue.
The Aluminum and Plastic case says I-9000, but also says it is for the Vibrant.
A simple eBay search of Vibrant Metal Case will pull up the same results I found.
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Has anyone had these and can give feedback?
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So I know every one is into getting cases for theres as am I but in addition to that I highly recommend getting a Bodygaurdz.com sticker system that comes included with a AWESOME screen protector as well. The case is great but when its out of the case its not protected. Just got mine a few days ago and I'm so thrilled! I'm not afraid of those little scratches when setting it down on tables or the scratches if it slides at all on any surface. Not only that but the texture of the carbon fiber one I got makes it so much less slippery and such s better grip for ease of use while holding. Especially if you get lazy like me and use it in bed haha. This is the one I got. There ****ing sexy and great protection out of your case. http://www.bodyguardz.com/armor-carbon-fiber-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1.html
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Ordered. Thanks for the tip - I like the bookcase but am starting to wish I could just hold the tab on its own as the case makes it handle like a far heavier tablet.
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Congrats! U can't go wrong after you get it put on your tab just it. Be patient while alligning it but it won't come off after till you want it to
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I just bought a tab 10.1 today for $350 and it already had that on it .
Zomg!! That looks so awesome!!! If only it comes in blue... -.-
this looks really good, I already have the official Sammy bookcase cover and like Jake suggested it makes the tab heavier than I wish it was. I please report back if you can use this with the bookcase cover, which I still would like to use for longer travels. Thanks i
I have the Skinomi carbon fibre look skin, same as the Body Guard. Works fine in the Samsung Book Case cover, but I only applied it to the gray portion on the back, did not use the pieces for the area around the camera, nor the sides.
If you do use the side pieces, expect some potential wear issues from the Book Case's corner clips on the vinyl skin.
I just ordered the SGP Carbon Skin Guard, quite the same as this one but $10 cheaper.
I ended up with several specks of dust under the screen front so have taken off - will it retain the stickiness if I clean it eg with soap and water to try another application? Back is fabulous.
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Hello, i'm looking for a metal back cover for the i9250.
The geniune backcover looks like crap plastic. :'(
Found this
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300612551857
Asked to the seller, "it's PVC but looks like metal"
Anyone had found this?
Regards
It can't be metal. Not physically possible. Think how do you place plastic batt cover in to the nexus... You have to bend it slightly to fit it in properly....
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It can't be metal. Not physically possible. Think how do you place plastic batt cover in to the nexus... You have to bend it slightly to fit it in properly....
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Are all plastics bendable? Are all metals non-bendable?
Metal is bendable but in this case if you bend it it will stay that way more likely at least
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A pure metal back could possibly make NFC useless since the antenna is right on the battery.
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Dont most people put cases on their phones anyways? Who even looks at the back enough to matter? I know if I didn't have a case on my phone many times those countless falls from my lap getting out the car...
I'd love to see a black metal- or aluminium-back-cover on my SGN... but no luck finding one yet
would be great if anyone knows a link...
Imho those available for Galaxy SII (example) are amazing and are giving the phone a more valuable touch.
As for cases:
I wouldn't wrap my new car with a rubber or plastic shell so why would i my phone.
I'm the more "garage"-kind of guy and prefer (felt)-bags... (jm2c)
Makula said:
I'd love to see a black metal- or aluminium-back-cover on my SGN... but no luck finding one yet
would be great if anyone knows a link...
Imho those available for Galaxy SII (example) are amazing and are giving the phone a more valuable touch.
As for cases:
I wouldn't wrap my new car with a rubber or plastic shell so why would i my phone.
I'm the more "garage"-kind of guy and prefer (felt)-bags... (jm2c)
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Yes I would much rather have no case on my phone because of the lighter slimmer feel, but I have yet to break a phone with a case on it. Ever since I got my OG Droid I have always put a case on my phone. I am sure I would of used many insurance claims over the years if I hadn't had a case on my phones. Plus it keeps my phone's body in better shape and less scratches. When you sell your phone every year to get a new one, its better to have it in good shape.
Does this mean better antenna/gps receptions???
/dream
you probably would not want this if you read about all the problems the ASUS transformer Prime is having with GPS, WIFI & BT - as it has a full metal cover.
I dont want to explain all this again, read this thread from page 3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362524
understood the nfc problem, but i really dont care about nfc need a quality phone and the plastic is "crackling" makin me crazy
Quality phone? This is the most solid feeling Samsung phone they've ever made. No creaking on mine.
Much better structure than my Vibrant, but I still feel better with a case.
-bZj
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I just ordered this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110918239134?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
And I'm wondering if these add any thickness to the phone? And if so is it enough to make some cases not fit?
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Being that it's plastic, I wouldn't think so. You should be fine. Most likely
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Just got mine today (just showed up in the mail 10 min ago actually), is a direct replacement to the OEM cover. Has a nice rubberized feel on the back and if you find the right auction it is actually pebble blue with the rubbery carbon-fibre back..
The fit is perfect.. I suspect the chrome plastic letters may fall out.. have heard of people having that issue but looks good without them anyhow..
the rubberized back makes the phone easier to hold on and it won't stuff like the oem back.. Don't think I am going to put a case on this phone.. the backs are cheap enough and once I get the Steinheil Curved Crystal screen cover, it will be more than protected enough..
Looking to purchase one and wondering whats the best one to buy and has any1 got any experiances with one and where did you get it from im in the uk so would prefer uk only but would consider that can post to uk.
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No one got any experiance with one of these then.
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I have used one (not on my personal phone but a friend of mine has one) It does the job well and it looks cool (white note with a black bumper)
My only concern is that metal does not absorb and dissipate shock all that well, so it may transfer the shock of a fall to the phone? Correct me if I'm wrong.
EDIT: sorry forget to include the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Aluminium-Sam...8&qid=1362619861&sr=8-2&keywords=bumper+n7000
Thanks for the info, was not really thinking along the lines of dropping my phone by accident your right about the bumper not absorbing an impact. I currently have a capdase case (the one with the metal back and rubber insert) and I have dropped my phone countless times. Has any1 got amy suggestions of a premium case that looks great and protects your phone.
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I don't think you can get more premium looking than capdase. Remember it's all down to personal preference, I may think the otterbox commuter case looks good but to another it may look like a brick.
Here are some of the ones I like:
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Rubber...8&qid=1363011421&sr=1-2&keywords=n7000+fosmon
http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Silver...d=1363011447&sr=1-6&keywords=n7000+metal+case
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-1...qid=1363011512&sr=8-1&keywords=n7000+otterbox
The king of protection, I can personally vouch for:
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Defe...11616&sr=1-2&keywords=n7000+otterbox+defender
My note fell down a flight of metal stairs in that case, not a problem with it, or the case.
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I have used one (not on my personal phone but a friend of mine has one) It does the job well and it looks cool (white note with a black bumper)
My only concern is that metal does not absorb and dissipate shock all that well, so it may transfer the shock of a fall to the phone? Correct me if I'm wrong.
EDIT: sorry forget to include the link.
Does metal bumper effect phone signal ? my friend used one and he said it has a little bit decrease phone signal. Does he panic ?
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