Hey everyone,
Just wanted to share with everyone my latest creation. I made a skin for the back cover of my inc2. It is made from glass etch vinyl. I ordered some carbon fiber vinyl which will be here monday. It was relatively easy to do.. if you know what you are doing. Let me know what you guys think! I love it!
IMAG0466 by rmccoy2011, on Flickr
IMAG0468 by rmccoy2011, on Flickr
Looks good. I was asking in a previous thread about these. I don't know if you grew up in the 90's, but that **** was cool when you changed the cases on your pager. LOL. Anyways...keep up the good work. I am not a big fan of the protective cases, but would love to customize the battery cover. I am not sure why these cell phone accessory manufactures don't make these...you would think they could expand their profits.
I actually did grow up in the 90's. Haha. I don't really like cases either. They add too much bulk in my opinion.
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so this is a replacement battery cover or just slides over that similar to a case? if it worked like a replacement battery cover it would be nice to see you post up a diy on how to do this. otherwise, if its like how a case works, whats the benefits of doing this compared to just buying a case? price? and tell me you can clean up the smeared red paint around the htc?
MJL99 said:
so this is a replacement battery cover or just slides over that similar to a case? if it worked like a replacement battery cover it would be nice to see you post up a diy on how to do this. otherwise, if its like how a case works, whats the benefits of doing this compared to just buying a case? price? and tell me you can clean up the smeared red paint around the htc?
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I believe they cover the original back plate with it just to change its look. I maybe wrong though but that's what it sounds like. So its nothing like a case and more like a cover...
I would like to see a DIY guide as well. Perhaps also share where to get the vinyl.
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The picture is rather decieving. There isnt any smeared paint. I put a layer of mod podge over the paint to prevent it from peeling up. If you guys would like, i can just send you a piece big enough to cover the back cover with. It would cost a lot less than to purchase the minimum amount you can buy from the company i buy from. I will post a diy guide tomorrow when i apply the carbon fiber vinyl. Let me know what you guys think.
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Ok so you're just covering the back battery cover? Whats the material like? Is it the soft touch feel like the current battery cover? More rubber/ silicone? Can you even tell theres a cover over it? I like my phone naked, no cover so the feel of the material would be the factor for me
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Yep. Just covering the back cover. I like the feel of the phone without a case. I wouldn't even call it a case. It's like a skin. I don't really know how to explain how it feels. It doesn't make the phone any harder to hold on to.
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Thickness-wise, there is absolutely no difference at all.
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looks nice! curious to know if you've noticed any impact on cell and/or gps reception? thanks!
No impact on signal at all.
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Does anyone have any experience with this case? It looks nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Trident-Cyclops-Case-HTC-MYTOUCH-4G-BLACK-/260734155166?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb4f7799e#ht_500wt_1156
hhmm looks interesting
Yeah it does... I think I am about to buy one...
Well, I just bought it. If anybody wants, I can post pics or do a review when I get it... Just let me know..
alright ! sounds good man, i was waiting for the otterbox but i might have to give this a try first lol
make a mini review when you do get it
thanks!
Will do. Should be in by Friday-Monday it says.
It was the only positive thing about my Vibrant. I have a very disappointing Seidio case on my MT4G that was waiting on an Otterbox but will soon be covered in a Trident.
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heres an video on the cyclops case
looks nice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBBChC4_XBQ
Okay, this is definitely the best case I've ever had (Other MT4G cases I've had are: silicone, black rubberized hard case, and clear hard case). It does add some bulk, however. The material is very high quality and sturdy. There is NO creaking or anything like that. The video right above pretty much shows you everything about it, so I won't go into those details because it is much more effective to actually see it. If I can get a picture of my phone next to another MT4G without a case, I will post that. While it does add some thickness, you can't get true protection like this without a little thickness. Overall, it is a very high quality case, and I am happy with it. If you have any questions, just ask, and I will answer them for you.
Does this case like to collect dust that's all I need to know before I order it
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Ordered on ePay from the Oregon seller. It arrived at my doorstep here in the SE in 2 days. Nice case - the design is well thought out and most of all, IT FITS! I kept the Realook and it took a minute or two to install. Looking through their current product offering, I see holsters and I am hopeful one will follow soon for this case.
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Does this case like to collect dust that's all I need to know before I order it
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I've have had it in my pocket for a few hours and no dust so far.
Ok thanks ordering now can't afford to have my screen crack again even order zagg skin so I wouldn't scratch the back of the phone.
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I don't see any on eBay. Its all for the Evo, Vibrant, or iPhone 4
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If you have any questions, just ask, and I will answer them for you.
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How hard is the case to take off? I was planning on charging batteries via external charger.
- Frank
I think the case is sold out for now.
Also, the case is not hard to take off at all. I did it yesterday while I was driving a manual car in traffic on the highway. Lol...
And one side note, I do notice that the outer silicone case around the edges of the phone does attract some lint after being in a linty pocket, but I love the case overall.
Just got my yellow and black one its awesome I order mines directly from the site http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/HTC-myTouch-4G/Cyclops-Series-by-Trident-Case/
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too bad it doesn't come with the kickstand. I'll stick with the one i got from tmobile now. The kickstand is absolutely invaluable.
Oh hell... I just watch the video. Nice. The deal maker for me was finally finding a quality screen protector that covers the entire front side. I also like the fact that the hard case is easy to take off.
Buying this now. Amazon Prime....
Edit: Screw Amazon on this one. "Takes two to three weeks to ship" - yet they have it on Prime. Will just buy directly from the makers.
Does the screen protector effect the proximity sensor? I've had the proximity sensor lock up the phone from being able to hang up on some screen protectors.
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It hasn't affected it for me in about 2 weeks of use.
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I came across a silicone extended battery cover for the Evo 4g. Just Google (Laza Sprint HTC Evo 4G Extended Battery Silicone Case Black) its at Amazon's website. I was excited to see that there is an answer for everyone else that doesn't have a seidio extended battery cover.
You sir are my hero, thanks
Thanks for the heads up! Amazon also has a red one. Downsides; it looks like the kickstand would be hard to get to, and silicon will pull every piece of lint from my pocket. But its better than nothing!
I wonder if this will fit the mugen backplace.....
Got it today and its really good. The silicone is high end and fits perfect with little added mass.
Damn and I feel dumb for sinking money into Seidio' Battery + Extended rugged combo.. Spent 120 all together.
Edit: They have red also, just look on eBay.
can you take pics of the case on and off the phone maybe a vid would like to see it well.
thanks in advance
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its easy to find on the amazon site its a pretty basic silicone case but obviosly designed for the big battery.
Anyone have pics of this thing?
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dude... very cool
I got mine in the mail and really am not a fan. It collects so much dust and lint it's not even funny. It really makes my phone look like hell and it is also hard to access the kickstand with this cover on
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Bigjim1488 said:
I got mine in the mail and really am not a fan. It collects so much dust and lint it's not even funny. It really makes my phone look like hell and it is also hard to access the kickstand with this cover on
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check out moretalktime.com, they have one made out of TPU that shouldn't have the lint problems.
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OneStepAhead said:
check out moretalktime.com, they have one made out of TPU that shouldn't have the lint problems.
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I bought that one but had to do major alterations for it to fit properly.
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i didnt like the silicon case, to hard to get of my pocket everytime.
good to know, but i just get extra batteries. the EVO is big and heavy enough.
purchased mine at the local vzw store. fits very good, has a good rubber texture that keeps it from slipping from your hand. comes with a removable swivel clip that i took off because I dont like clips lol
will post pics in a bit
how much did it cost?
is there any little piece that remains when you remove the clip?
does it slide into and out of a pocket easily or does the material grip your pocket making sliding difficult?
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my friend bought this case... its makes the phone huge... I'm not finding any case that improves the feel of the phone any... I am just using a sleeve to protect it from being scratched in my pocket... and the seam that the 2 halves of the case leave looks god awful
It's not so bad. I love the case so far. Feels good in my hand and it hasn't slipped.
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It cost $25 plus taxes
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I like it too. I am looking for a leather horizontal case to use from time to time on my belt. This will need to be a little larger because of the additional depth with the body glove on. Let me know of any suggestions.
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I would love to see some real life user closeups.. anyone feel like posting?
give me a couple of minutes, ill show ya in a bit
I am actually taking mine back since its too big and grippy making it impossible to slide into my jeans front pocket with it. also hate to cover up such a beautiful phone.
I bought this case, its good but it big and really really hard to take of
but id recommend it to clip users
I like mine so far. It's not all that attractive, but that's not why I bought it. It does seem to be pretty sturdy and the grip is really good with the case on. I haven't tried to take it off yet, but I don't expect it to be simple. BTW, I paid like $13-$14 shipped for mine on ebay.
If anyone has purchased:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-6T959BCGHSC
Will you please post some pics? I'm curious how it looks on the front and sides and wondering if its bulky.
I havent purchased it but I might. It look super sexy.
I have this case and looks nice and works well. Its a little bit on the bigger side but feels nice. I've had for five months but didn't use it because I have ghost armor and it wouldn't fit in till I took off the armor.
probably no point in asking this, but might as well. Is it real carbon fiber?
so that's not a replacement battery cover, that goes OVER teh existing battery cover, right?
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so that's not a replacement battery cover, that goes OVER teh existing battery cover, right?
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Yeah its just a case.
Its not real carbon fiber.
looks bulky to me.....
Not really feeling it.
I'd prefer if the weave was diagonal like the CF skin I'm using. It'd look more like actual carbon fiber.
I bought the other official vibrant case from samsung and so far its been the worse case yet. It falls apart easy and the volume and power buttons are hard to get to unless you have very tiny fingers. So far my favorite case has been the body glove one. But it is bulky.
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jbatysmallville said:
I bought the other official vibrant case from samsung and so far its been the worse case yet. It falls apart easy and the volume and power buttons are hard to get to unless you have very tiny fingers. So far my favorite case has been the body glove one. But it is bulky.
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Cool thanks for the info and good to know! I also have the Body Glove one, and while it is bulky, it definitely serves its purpose of being tough and protecting the phone.
Those look sexy I want one!
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hey guys!
I'm looking for something like a custom back cover for my S3.
I really dont like how cheap it feels with that all plastic feeling.
For example the Galaxy Nexus feels a lot better on the back.
So I was thinking if I could buy a new cover which offers a little more grip and a nicer feel? Wouldn't mind if it's slightly thicker.
Regards
There were some really neat carbon fiber backs that I was looking to get, but this was a couple months ago. Maybe someone else could post a picture of one.
Here is a leather (probably not real leather) 150920885524 (picture attached) I think I saw it in black too.
there are "customer" versions of this in other colors and variations on this theme.
I have also seen metal ones (caution may block NFC) and chrome ones. really cool. I plan to order this 380468615189 "american flag" one as well
these are not covers they REPLACE your battery cover. Very slick.
Do not understand the concept of Custom back cover?
I'm about this too,I want a place that you have your own picture printed on it
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shuiguo said:
Do not understand the concept of Custom back cover?
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who wants a plain jane phone make it stand out lol