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I was at the HTC launch event for the Aria this week in Chicago, and one of HTC's representatives discussed the future release of clear battery doors for the Aria in order to show off the phone's yellow interior. These would be produced by HTC.
I would love the same for the EVO. Has anyone seen one?
There aren't any as of yet. It's been suggested, but nobody makes one. You can buy any kind of battery door at the moment.
I suggest getting a clear case and removing the battery cover and putting on the case instead.
There's another thread here about the battery cover and someone said a site is working on making their own but no ETA.
It's funny how they try to "bling" up phones. When I was reading all the reviews for the evo before it was released, they were talking about the "ferrari red" battery and compartment. Now a clear case to show off the battery and compartment. I'd buy one. But I have a case on my phone so it wouldnt do much good.
good idea though, definitely.
I looked into having some made. 10k for a mold. Price per piece wasn't bad, but that initial investment is a killer.
wrxlvr said:
I looked into having some made. 10k for a mold. Price per piece wasn't bad, but that initial investment is a killer.
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Huh, I wonder what the wife will think when I bring it up.
I just picked up a clear case off ebay for $6 shipped, I'll remove the battery cover and take a picture of it when it gets here next week.
im working on making a clear battery door right now actually.. doing mold tomorrow. Should have a few in a week..
need to create a site with the paypal info tonight actually..
joey3002 said:
im working on making a clear battery door right now actually.. doing mold tomorrow. Should have a few in a week..
need to create a site with the paypal info tonight actually..
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Brilliant! Put me down as an individual interested in purchasing one.
kpoz said:
Brilliant! Put me down as an individual interested in purchasing one.
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thanks, xda will be 1 of first places i release these at..
joey3002 said:
thanks, xda will be 1 of first places i release these at..
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Any idea how much they're going to run?
Count me in as well..=)
I bet $50 he never makes a usable battery cover.
These forum part-makers never pan out.
scirio said:
I bet $50 he never makes a usable battery cover.
These forum part-makers never pan out.
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wow.. seriously? I work for a prototyping company.. so i have all the tools i need to make this. You want to bet 100?
as for price.. without locking in, probably around 14.95 or 16.95 free shipping.. but XDA will get first crack (except scirio )
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wow.. seriously? I work for a prototyping company.. so i have all the tools i need to make this. You want to bet 100?
as for price.. without locking in, probably around 14.95 or 16.95 free shipping.. but XDA will get first crack (except scirio )
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I'll be interested in buying one! Please PM me as soon as you have them for sale
joey3002 said:
wow.. seriously? I work for a prototyping company.. so i have all the tools i need to make this. You want to bet 100?
as for price.. without locking in, probably around 14.95 or 16.95 free shipping.. but XDA will get first crack (except scirio )
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Haha price sounds good. I'm subscribed to the thread, so post here when they are available for purchase.
NOBEL! Me too please? Thanks
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I'll take 4 please
I hope this works out well, this is a super cool idea!
I added a poll, Joey, so you can gauge how many individuals at xda are interested in purchasing a clear battery door.
I did it for ~$14. (including shipping)
i bought the Azmer clear hardcase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M2Y4D2/ref=oss_product
Took off the back cover from my phone and joined the front and back together for the hard case.
Voila, clear back cover.
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I did it for ~$14. (including shipping)
i bought the Azmer clear hardcase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M2Y4D2/ref=oss_product
Took off the back cover from my phone and joined the front and back together for the hard case.
Voila, clear back cover.
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Not a bad idea, but I'm assuming that most of us in this thread don't want to add any extra bulk to the phone, hence the idea of a clear battery door.
sanjsrik said:
I did it for ~$14. (including shipping)
i bought the Azmer clear hardcase:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M2Y4D2/ref=oss_product
Took off the back cover from my phone and joined the front and back together for the hard case.
Voila, clear back cover.
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Yeah, not the same. Having a case adds additional bulk. I'm doing the same thing, but only until I can get an actual clear battery cover.
Sirchuk said:
Yeah, not the same. Having a case adds additional bulk. I'm doing the same thing, but only until I can get an actual clear battery cover.
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Not sure what extra bulk you're talking about, but okay. The thing is 3millimeters thick. I'm not too worried about adding 3millimeters.
But, whatever you think. I'm getting a hard case and not having a back cover. Phone protected and it looks kind of cool.
I have a Zagg InvisibleShield on my iPad. After applying it I noticed a few little lines that look like perfectly straight scratches but I chalked it up to user error. I went ahead and ordered one for my shiny new Samsung Vibrant and then waited over a week for it to arrive. When it finally showed up I immediately installed it and it went on without a hitch (after my iPad installation I was a PRO).
I noticed immediately that the lines were there (a couple of vertical lines from top to bottom) but I went ahead and waited a little while to see if they would go away. They never went away and are particularly irritating on white backgrounds (like web pages). I decided that I couldn't handle it anymore and wrote in for a refund. Here is the reply I got:
Hello Don,
Thank you for contacting ZAGG, where we are zealous about great gadgets! My name is David and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
In regards to your e-mail, the nature of the invisibleSHIELD has some limitations and it seems you have located one of the few. There can, at times, be some considerably small lines that may appear like an incredibly fine hair or scratch and this is an unavoidable quality.
If you would like, we can offer you a one time courtesy replacement for your invisibleSHIELD, but we cannot guarantee that it will be free of lines.
To process your replacement request you will be asked to provide a credit or debit card....
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It goes on to explain how to get the "courtesy replacement" and how to submit my credit card information so that THEY CAN CHARGE ME FOR SHIPPING! If there's a "limitations" to the product and I have "located one of the few" then they should send it to me for free. These "incredibly fine hair or scratch" lines are not acceptable on a phone where the primary selling point is the awesomely clear and 'vibrant' screen.
They did eventually get around to giving me instructions for how to get the refund so that's the route I will be taking. I have already ordered the Realook screen protector so once that gets here I will be sending the Zagg back to them.
Zagg buyer beware. You might get a good one but they "cannot guarantee that it will be free of lines".
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I have Zaggs on nearly all of my devices (13, including my Vibrant) and have never once had this issue. I hope this is isolated to just you, and I don't mean that in a bad way...
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GODCYPH said:
I have Zaggs on nearly all of my devices (13, including my Vibrant) and have never once had this issue. I hope this is isolated to just you, and I don't mean that in a bad way...
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It's far from just me. Google 'zagg vertical lines' and you will see that there are many people who have had the same problem.
My Realook just showed up. I ordered on Tuesday received in the mail on Thursday where it took the Zagg 9 days to show up. I took off the Zagg and put on the Realook and the difference couldn't be more "clear". If I handed someone my phone and asked if there is a screen protector on it they would say "no" (definitely not the case with the Zagg). It looks and feels like the factory glass and I LOVE IT.
I am definitely going to go with Realook from now on.
could you post a link to where to get the realooks?
Edit: See below for link.
This guy has 100% positive feedback and I see why. I ordered it Tuesday and it showed up on Thursday, from CA to TX, so I couldn't ask for faster shipping (and it's FREE).
I can't stress enough how perfect this thing is. If you want your screen to look and feel like glass this is the protector to get.
I'm having the same issue with the Zagg vertical lines. I actually thought maybe the spray messed up the AMOLED so today I took the screen protector off and the lines disappeared. I'll be contacting Zagg and looking into something else...
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cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung-Galaxy-S-AFP-Screen-Protector-2PK-/250671452317?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d2ed09d
This guy has 100% positive feedback and I see why. I ordered it Tuesday and it showed up on Thursday, from CA to TX, so I couldn't ask for faster shipping (and it's FREE).
I can't stress enough how perfect this thing is. If you want your screen to look and feel like glass this is the protector to get.
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Just ordered one, nice that it comes in pack of 2. Otherwise, I'll have to order an extra for my wife's Vibrant, thanks for the link.
Was going to order the clearfreak, but I didn't want to deal with the wet application, then having to deal with the haze & bubbles for a few days.
that link is for the International galaxy, it has the mouse hole at the bottom.
Here is the link for the Vibrant
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d4d4462
Just ordered a set of the real look as well...I grabbed some T-Mobile anti-smear screen protectors yesterday and hate those things. They cover only the screen itself, are matte, feel funny and the worst thing, they distort the screen in some whacked way, making the pixels almost iridescent. Needless to say, I ripped it off after an hour!
I am really looking forward to the new ones, after reading a lot of good testimonials!
Thanks for the link!
--Zax
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that link is for the International galaxy, it has the mouse hole at the bottom.
Here is the link for the Vibrant
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d4d4462
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What he said ^^ ... I noticed that as well.
My bad. I went to the seller and clicked the wrong item. I am sorry if I screwed anyone up.
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They sell the realooks on amazon too for the same price.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mob...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280495459&sr=8-2
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My bad. I went to the seller and clicked the wrong item. I am sorry if I screwed anyone up.
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thanks for taking the link out... I ordered one too, thanks for give a comparison between the zagg and realook.
mrmack said:
They sell the realooks on amazon too for the same price.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mob...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280495459&sr=8-2
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I don't know how it could get any better than the guy on Ebay. It was one of my best transactions there (most definitely the fastest shipping).
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I don't know how it could get any better than the guy on Ebay. It was one of my best transactions there (most definitely the fastest shipping).
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Mostly likely both are from the same seller.
i too had these lines on my cliq xt, my cliq titanium, my G1, and my laptop. i went to physical store though so they replaced them for free each time, mainly cause im a tmobile account manager with deutche telekom and they dont charge me. but they would have offered to replace them for free anyways they told me because it is a flaw in the product and it shouldnt be present in every shield
Anyone using the REALOOK, does the screen feels sticky like Zagg? I remember getting Zagg for Mytouch, and it felt sticky so I ended up buying PhantomSkinz.
The Realook is as smooth as the glass. Absolutely no friction when using Swype.
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If you're going to buy a Realook, there is 10% coupon code flying around. I know it works on Amazon for sure, but dunno about ebay since you have to confirm your buy before using a coupon.
Thanks for sharing. I'm aware.
TPU-Cases.com has a limited selection available already. My last two phones have been lovingly wrapped in these. Excellent customer service, great price/quality value.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36&zenid=da327cc063f770eabd969ffcb5222aea
Thanks for this i been looking for something like this for a while
If you look at the picture, it is actually sgs2 picture not the epic 4g touch. Camera is not the same on it as the epic 4g touch
enragedpaza said:
If you look at the picture, it is actually sgs2 picture not the epic 4g touch. Camera is not the same on it as the epic 4g touch
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The pics on the two black ones look right. It's probably Photoshopped but given my order history and communications with them I do trust these guys to actually send the right product.
i have one of these coming to me, already shipped. Luckily I got it for free to review, and i will post up pics and reviews once i get my epic on friday evening.
I got mine yesterday. It's the right one even if the pic is wrong. I got the blue glitterflex.
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I got mine yesterday. It's the right one even if the pic is wrong. I got the blue glitterflex.
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mind posting pics i wanna see what glitterflex looks like
I just ordered the high gloss smoke one
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thanks for the link
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mind posting pics i wanna see what glitterflex looks like
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http://www.amazon.com/TPU-Cases-Tra..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1315988276&sr=1-20
Looks just like that.
Makes me wanna go cosmic bowling
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Makes me wanna go cosmic bowling
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Lolz
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This place seems to have a variety of cases in stock for the Epic 4G Touch. I've never ordered anything from them.
wwwDOTaccessorygeeksDOTcom/samsung-epic-4g-touch-rubberized-hard-case-blue.html
Got my review case from TPU, matte back black. Will post a review come Friday [:
I've already received mine without a phone to put it in
Order from this place, the guy is great, a great supporter of xda and the prices are even better.
I also have a case from TPU, and my 1st impression on it is very good. Nicely made, looks good, and doesn't look like it will add much thickness to the phone at all (thin is one of my main desires from a phone + case combo). I'm most likely gonna buy a couple other cases from them, just to get some different colors and such
Ordered Tuesday night and got my smoke grey tpu case today. Going to take it to the sprint store tomorrow and slap it in on as soon as its activated.
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I picked up my Epic 4G Touch this morning so I'll get better pictures posted to our website and Amazon shortly.
The cases fit the phone great and look even better. However the free screen protectors we included are a failure. We kept the price the same on our cases so really they were just freebies anyways but I'm sure some of you will still be a bit disappointed. They are cut to be the EXACT size of the screen which makes it almost impossible (I tried 5 times and couldn't do it) to get them on without the sides bubbling. Not sure what we will do about this yet. For the time being I'm going to stop advertising them as coming with a free screen protector (they still will though) so people aren't counting on them. I'll let you guys know when I have a solution to the screen protector issue.
The case fits great, but man is the matte finish make for a slippery surface!
Any chance you will consider making a cut out for the volume keys, kind of hard to push.
Great product, as always
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I picked up my Epic 4G Touch this morning so I'll get better pictures posted to our website and Amazon shortly.
The cases fit the phone great and look even better. However the free screen protectors we included are a failure. We kept the price the same on our cases so really they were just freebies anyways but I'm sure some of you will still be a bit disappointed. They are cut to be the EXACT size of the screen which makes it almost impossible (I tried 5 times and couldn't do it) to get them on without the sides bubbling. Not sure what we will do about this yet. For the time being I'm going to stop advertising them as coming with a free screen protector (they still will though) so people aren't counting on them. I'll let you guys know when I have a solution to the screen protector issue.
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Wow, this kind of honesty from a company/retailer is surprising. Honestly makes me want to give them my business... Please keep us updated if you have a solution/suggestions for the screen protector issue.
Based on pics they have up on their site of other phones, and watching a couple of their install videos, I'm really interested in the Skinomi skins... they have plenty of pictures up for other models of phones, but no pictures for the Epic 4G Touch:
http://www.skinomi.com/samsungwithin.html
I sent their customer service a message, telling them I am interested but not willing to order completely sight-unseen since I don't know how the skins will be implemented on this particular phone.
Has anyone used these skins before?
Anyone got one of them on their Epic 4G Touch yet?
I'm hoping it'll be similar to this, since these phones are pretty similar form factor:
http://www.skinomi.com/samsung-infuse-4g-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
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Looks pretty cool in the dark wood too: http://www.skinomi.com/samsung-infuse-4g-dark-wood-skin-protector.html
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Based on pics they have up on their site of other phones, and watching a couple of their install videos, I'm really interested in the Skinomi skins... they have plenty of pictures up for other models of phones, but no pictures for the Epic 4G Touch:
http://www.skinomi.com/samsungwithin.html
I sent their customer service a message, telling them I am interested but not willing to order completely sight-unseen since I don't know how the skins will be implemented on this particular phone.
Has anyone used these skins before?
Anyone got one of them on their Epic 4G Touch yet?
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None of us actually have ours since they lied about them being in stock and then lied again that they shipped out when they didn't. We'll probably get them Monday.
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None of us actually have ours since they lied about them being in stock and then lied again that they shipped out when they didn't. We'll probably get them Monday.
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Yup I sent them a email via amazon and they basically told me to get bent
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FaRKle! said:
None of us actually have ours since they lied about them being in stock and then lied again that they shipped out when they didn't. We'll probably get them Monday.
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I won't buy Skinomi again after their HP TouchPad crap. Ordered a carbon fiber skin for the back of mine. They sent me a email saying it shipped but didn't actually go out til 3 days later. Then When I get it they for whatever reason added a cut out in the back to expose the nasty HP logo instead of leaving it one piece like pictured. The picture of the skin when I bought it was one piece, a few days later they switched it to the one with the center cutout.
I got mine today and installed it and its great. I had one on my inspire and loved it. It takes about 1 to 2 days for it to settle but when it does its like glass. Ill post pics tomorrow when all the solution drys and the bubbles disappear.
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I got mine today and installed it and its great. I had one on my inspire and loved it. It takes about 1 to 2 days for it to settle but when it does its like glass. Ill post pics tomorrow when all the solution drys and the bubbles disappear.
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Looking forward to it.
You have a skin, or just a screen protector? I'm curious what the layout is. Guessing still that it's like the Inspire links I posted above.
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I got mine today and installed it and its great. I had one on my inspire and loved it. It takes about 1 to 2 days for it to settle but when it does its like glass. Ill post pics tomorrow when all the solution drys and the bubbles disappear.
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What does it look like before it settles in? I put mine on about 2 hours ago and some spots on the screen look kind of sparkly. Is this normal? Maybe the solution hasn't dried?
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kzoak82 said:
What does it look like before it settles in? I put mine on about 2 hours ago and some spots on the screen look kind of sparkly. Is this normal? Maybe the solution hasn't dried?
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I just got mine in the mail....im having second thoughts about putting it on...i hate sparkles...hopefully they will disappear on yours...let us know...I also have invisible shield coming to me...i just mite wait for that
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I just got mine in the mail....im having second thoughts about putting it on...i hate sparkles...hopefully they will disappear on yours...let us know...I also have invisible shield coming to me...i just mite wait for that
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I can confirm that the sparkles have disappeared. Links great now. Much better than the invisishield
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By the way, they're available now for $3.95 plus free shipping on Amazon. I ordered a back up because it's a nice protector and so damn cheap. Figured this may be a pricing gimmick by skinomi, first time buyer. Can't go wrong for 4 bucks shipped. I don't mind the friction and it's application process gets rid of any possible air pockets and the rainbowing seems to be minimal and disappearing. Those are the things i was most concerned about. I'm diggin it.
how long did you guys wait to use the phone after applying the screen protector ??
Just to clarify...
... This thread is about the skins, not the screen protector.
Don't get me wrong - I wouldn't mind hearing how those are either, in fact id like to hear if that's all you got - but mostly want to see if the skins are laid out the same way as in the second post:
geolemon said:
I'm hoping it'll be similar to this, since these phones are pretty similar form factor:
http://www.skinomi.com/samsung-infuse-4g-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
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Looks pretty cool in the dark wood too: http://www.skinomi.com/samsung-infuse-4g-dark-wood-skin-protector.html
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Since these seem like a great anti-case solution, I'd love to see any pictures, i don't want to buy blind.
Thanks!
I can tell you that I bought a TPU black matte case and a skinomi screen protector and they both look excellent. I have in the past on various phones used Zagg, Ghost Armor and Best Skinz. Skinomi looks as good or better then the Ghost Armor which is the only other brand I would buy again. There is little to none orange peel effect and the feel of it is almost non-existent. Zagg is the only brand i would never ever buy again. The feel of Zagg is comparable to cover being on the phone vs naked and the look leaves alot to be desired also.
For the price on Amazon for the Skinomi, it is a clear winner (no pun intended) in my book.
Good to know...
I'm not a "case" kind of a guy - i like slim and pocketable - but I do have a tpu case on here right now, and would definitely recommend it. My matte black one looks upscale and fits really well, and it's not too thick really.
I just want that mm or two back.
Any pictures?
I'm trying to upload some pictures but it won't let me it keeps giving me a security error.
Here are a few pictures of the carbon fiber skin and the screen protector.
I'm impressed... I think that looks even better than the Infuse!
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What does it look like before it settles in? I put mine on about 2 hours ago and some spots on the screen look kind of sparkly. Is this normal? Maybe the solution hasn't dried?
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I just got mine in the mail....im having second thoughts about putting it on...i hate sparkles...hopefully they will disappear on yours...let us know...I also have invisible shield coming to me...i just mite wait for that
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You need to give these skins at least 24hrs to settle. 48hrs for sure. Assuming the install went well, you should see all bubbles/sparkles disappear.
Hey guys
Has anybody got the case below?
Any thoughts on it?
Is it worth the 45 quid?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005DXHUTI
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Adam .
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I bought a case just like this one and I'm really happy with it . Only difference? I got mine for less then one third of the price (it is a no-brand... but it looks the same as the pictures in your link and it's really great).
For more info, look at the thread talking about the one I got (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338546). Also, if you wish to check pictures/price here's an ebay link where I bought it from (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270831391457&ssPageNam e=ADME:L:OC:AU:1123).
[Edit] Just spotted a difference on the pictures (at least I believe it is). The case you posted has leather on the "inside" of the case too, whereas my case has... dunno, something else . I'm guessing the all leathery look would be nicer, but that's the difference between a no-brand and a branded name I guess.
The best part about this case is that you can actually keep your Tab in it all the time, even when you want to use the camera or charge the device. This is very important to me as I carry it around all the time and my little brother and sister use my Tab from time to time, and of course they aren't as careful with it as I am. Having it in a case all the time definitely helps me relax when I see them handling my precious device
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Hey guys
Has anybody got the case below?
Any thoughts on it?
Is it worth the 45 quid?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005DXHUTI
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Adam .
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Check the forums, this same case is sold under many different names, so several people have started threads. II got it for $15 american (and they refunded that after I left a good review). Best case for the tab, but 45 quid (@$70) is insanely overpriced.
I have it. But as sad before you can have it for less money.
I've had mine about a month now,
Ok it's not the cheapest but considering what it's protecting is ten times the value of the case it's worth it. It's not the first case I've used but it's the best so far, well made, solid and sturdy.
The different angle positions are very useful.
As mentioned before it's not the cheapest but neither is my tab, so to me it's worth the extra few quid.
Hope this helps.
get the clip case from pyro skins, it's just the same one but much cheaper...
I got the one from Amazon branded Moko, but looks the same. Paid $18 US for it, and I absolutely love it.