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Has anyone bought the case at amazon called Skinomi. It has a full body screen protector n a case,bt the picture has the phone with the speaker covered. Anyone know about it
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If you mean the "carbon fiber" Skinomi case + screen protector, I was thinking about that myself but wanted to see some reviews first. I'm also uncertain as to whether this is actually a case or just a textured skin. I'd prefer a case as skins are a bit of a pain to get to stick to the curved parts.
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Same here, I would like to get some close up pics + review on it.
I want to verify the technicality of Skinomi carbon fiber's case.
I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!
I have been using the full skinomi set for the captivate for over 1 week now. I would be more than happy to detail my opinion of it.
The basic version is that its a good buy and I am glad I got it. I only use the skin kit and do not have a hard case. My phone stays in a phone/cargo pocket daily and the skin is holding up to the constant sliding in and out of my pockets along with desk nightstand sliding.
PROS:
Touch sensitivity and screen clarity are unaffected. Still bright and clear.
Does not effect proximity/light sensor.
Holding up well to normal/heavy use.
Good alternative for those who don't like cases.
Very thin and unobtrusive.
Good product packaging and instructions.
CONS:
Though the skin is thin and hard to see, you can feel the edges(specifically on the phone sides).
Fingerprints show more easily.
No camera lens protection.
I'm scared to scratch my new skinomi skin.
Detailed version follows:
I purchased through amazon for $18.99 which was a dollar less than the manufacturer website. The box was smaller than I expected from the pictures but still nicely packaged. You immediately feel as though it is a good product. A small bottle of detergent/water is provided along with skin, instructions and a rigid smoothing card. The skin came precut on two pieces of paper. Each section fit very precises and needed no modification. The instructions provided were clear and simple and I suggest following them closely.
I wiped the phone with a lent free cloth and made sure my hands were very clean prior to installation. I suggest a location with good lighting (i chose the bathroom counter).
During the process you are instructed to moisten your fingers then remove a section of skin from the paper for application. You then moisten the front and back(adhesive side) of the skin with the provided spray. I found that the screen section was the only one that benefits by spraying the front. This helps to reduce friction when smoothing out the bubbles and liquid. Otherwise you may run out of the spray. I barely had enough but I was very liberal with the spray.
The biggest and best caution I can give...Take your time between the applications of each section. Push out the moisture and allow the material to begin adhering before attempting the next section. If you do not you will end up with misaligned sections of skin. It only takes about 2 minutes for each section to begin to stick if you push out the liquid.
After all is applied, let the phone sit for several hours. Do not try to wipe off the outside of the skin or turn the phone on. Allow drying and set time before handling. Manufacturer suggests 12-24 hours. I was comfortable turning the phone on and using it gently after 4 hours. 12 hours later I was comfortable with heavy use.
It has been one week and I have decided to get the Skinomi kit for my sons aria.
Hope this helps anyone interested.
Pictures please
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?
itissat said:
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?
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Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.
not to bad, i prefer a case over a skin on my phone tho
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Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.
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do you have a picture of it?
NuttySquirrel said:
I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!
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which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.
accinfo said:
do you have a picture of it?
which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.
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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.
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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.
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True true, thanks for taking the time to write the review.
(In the meantime, I'll be waiting for pics still xP)
oh and what color have you gotten?
I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.
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I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.
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ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?
Yeah i was asking about the case
Ur on the right track
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accinfo said:
ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?
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Well then, no need for pics. My bad.
Either way my experience with skinomi is positive and hopefully that helps in your decision.
I'll be getting out of the way now...
If you're referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.
Um, are you sure that was the URL you meant to paste? It appears to be a campground somewhere.
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If you're referring to: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...-121.955109&spn=0.64945,1.231842&z=10&iwloc=A
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.
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Yeah, your link goes to google maps for a vamping ground.
You are correct in that i is not a case but a skin for the phone. .08mm thick allows it to fit under most cases and in pouches, but I think that would be a bit redundant.
It's been 2 weeks now with my skinomi and its going well. I damaged the lower microphone portion of the skin when a monitor at work was set on my phone. Didn't scratch the phone and only damaged a portion of the skinomi.
So far I have not had any scratches develop on the screen protector and I have NOT been gentle with my phone.
My bad, link updated (http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1)
I just applied the above skin to my phone. No troubles with applying the carbon fiber di-noc pieces (dont use the solution) , the clear screen and button protector sections are a little cloudy (hoping this goes away?)
The biggest gripe I have is that the "skin" doesnt protect the corners of the device, which imo are most likely to be worn.
I ordered one, I was sort of hoping their web site stating it was dry application meant it was a sleeve or case. Was it difficult to align and remove bubbles? I can can't see any seams at all in the photos, so I imagine the pieces come quite close to the edges.
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DBA is a lesser-known company specializing in phone cases and screen protectors. One of their newer products, the "Just Like Glass®" screen protector promises to be the best screen protector you'll ever have.
Here's what Scott of DBA has to say about the screen protector:
We also had an independent third party test directly against ZAGG and destroyed them.
Testing with Laser Beams for distortion, regular glass of course had 0, Just Like Glass had 11.50, and Zagg had 666.
ZAGG doesn't even claim to increase the break resistance of the glass while ours has tested for an increase of near 40%.
In a wear test equivalent to putting it in and out of your pocket ZAGG showed wear after 345 times and our showed no wear even after 10,000.
ZAGG is more scratch resistant but at the cost of creating the distortion. And the difference isn't that great.
Just like glass screen protectors are stain proof. You can get makeup on the, dirt, oil, dye, etc... and you can wipe it off. ZAGG you can't. I personally tested ours with a black sharpie (not really the best decision looking back on it) and it did come off with a little elbow grease.
As far as being smoother than glass, if you use glass as the baseline Just Like Glass is 20% smoother while ZAGG was -147%. You can really feel it.
Ours don't have the orange peel effect that ZAGG does.
I wouldn't be doing this at all if I didn't have something that I would use and that was better than everything else.
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It's a wet-application (like ZAGG), but the included application kit makes it easy. This protector covers the viewing area, allowing it to work with cases perfectly.
It looks very promising and costs only $13.50 (by comparison, the ZAGG protector is $14.99).
Here's the site: DBA "Just Like Glass®"
I had a heck of a time getting it out of the plastic and in the process it got dimples from trying to pull it out. I contacted them to see if they will get a replacement sent out what a bad experience because they decided to make the plastic bag it comes in too damn tight with no leeway at all. The other con I noticed is it says to use a hard card but it does not come with one so I used the squeeze I have from Skinomi that I used on the Transformer Prime tablet.
Now I do have to admit it does feel like glass and not the soft rubbery feel I am use to with my mothers Skinomi. I always hate how the Skinomi drags on the tablet but this no drag at all. I will let you know how customer support is like after contacting them for a replacement for this one that got dimpled getting it out of the too tight plastic bag. Next time I will use a knife to cut the bag instead of trying to pull it out.
Oh and one more thing no sensitivity decrease at all that I can tell. I will try to get some pictures of it with my mothers camera to post but just to let you know it just a few mm larger than the screen so only covers the screen so great for cases.
I also tested the permanent marker on a piece of the excess plastic that I pulled it from and the marker after drying wiped right off so definitely appears to hold up to the claim of stain proof.
I guarantee you they will have issues calling it glass. You guys have no idea how dumb people are when it comes to these things.
Now I'm curious.
How was the fit on the screen? Full to the edge coverage? Custom cutouts or just a chunk cut out?
I'm interested in this. Anyone else who bought willing to share?
Ok here is the pictures I promised. BTW I was not able to attach the pictures here got a security token was missing error.. any idea why? I was only able to attach picture by uploading from a picture site like Photobucket. Anyways I think I did a pretty good job of these pictures and you will see the 3 blemishes/dimples I caused pulling the protector out of the plastic but it came out better than I thought it would for only my second wet application install.
The fit is just about 1-2 mm larger than the screen so it only covers the screen and really works well with my case. The case is quite narrow for one with a kickstand and been very happy with the $10 purchase for it.
pmoradi2002 said:
I guarantee you they will have issues calling it glass. You guys have no idea how dumb people are when it comes to these things.
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Everyone in every retail setting will tell you customers are dumb. Letting those customers know on a forum is a bad thing for your business.
From the DBA website, it appears that this is a fairly new company; a start-up by one individual. Do we have any independent evaluation of his claims regarding his screen protector and cases?
So this only covers the screen area and not the full frontal glass?
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So this only covers the screen area and not the full frontal glass?
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Yes just like the pictures show. You can see the edges on the top down view of the phone. It's the area I was worried about and it is not rubbery or tacky like on my mothers Skinomi.
Century21J said:
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I'm guessing that's what the other guy did for spectre?
this looks promising. the thing i hate about wet application is the tacky feel to it. but if this promises to be "just like glass", might be worth trying it out.
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Yeah it's not a bad price and definitely not rubbery/tacky at all. BTW if you have any other questions on it let me know I'll answer to the best of my knowledge this was my first actual review so hope I covered all the bases in what was important to know Hope it was useful to you all.
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Hey all,
I'm not really new but I tend to post on other forums. I come here for the good stuff on rooting.
I'm the CEO of DBA Cases, Inc.
I did start the company, however I had several investors. After having an Original Droid, a Bionic, and a Galaxy Nexus I had a very good idea of what people liked.
Personally I hated screen protectors and was not going to sell one until we came up with this. I have it on my phone and love it. It protects against breaks as well - my photographer asked me why I went into making cases so I took the phone out of the case and it squirted out of my hand - hit the wall and then our tile floor. No damage at all to the phone but a very small micro scratch on the Just Like Glass Protector. It probably would have shattered. I've found that the most you can do is give it micro scratches - you can't feel them or see them with the screen on. That's what I got from the fall and it doesn't bother me at all.
I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Scott
molitar said:
Nice idea but I can not buy any case without a kickstand I watch alot of videos on mine.
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I completely understand. I wanted to put a kickstand on the Ultra but it would have been too bulky. Also the cost of adding a kickstand is nearly the same amount as making the mold for the case.
I have a different solution I use.
I'm planning on making my own stand but I have them wherever I may need it.
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While I'm taking pictures...
The Ultra and the Thin Grip
Please ignore the mess behind them.
The case does not look that much skinnier than the Amaze I am using which does have a kickstand.
Promising
Looks pretty cool. How does it keep your screen safe? doest it last well?
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How can you tell how thin the cases are from my picture
Stands must be made out of polycarbonate or abs in order to hold the case up. That means some bulk. It doesn't have to be a ton but I looked into a ton of stands and didn't decide to do it.
I wanted to - in fact I was going to make a stand of the same material they use in snap watches would would be made of TPU. Press a button and the stand comes out and can bend.
Problem is that it increases the cost of the case by at least $10,000. In fact I was talking to the CEO of another case company last week and he said it took three molds to make his stand. That's a ton of money.
Since I had a budget I decided to do without - some day.
Both of my cases could not be any thinner than they are.
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I was looking at the depth where the camera lens is. Yes it is a thinner but I was just commenting not that much thinner considering that the Amaze is a bit thicker with the kickstand. I really am impressed how thin the Amaze is with a kickstand as most are bulky considerably with a kickstand. The sides look the same almost in width as yours but the back is probably about twice as thick as yours due to the kickstand. It may not be a very strong kickstand but strong enough for regular use as long as don't drop it with it out as it has the really skinny piece of support plastic that holds it open the other part of the kickstand is quite thick. The stand itself is about 2mm thick and the plastic support is only I would say about 1mm thick.
Now the screwdriver portion was not that impressive as there is no way to tell how much force is being used each time. But the screwdriver and rotary was quite impressive as there was no getting around how hard the screen was being hit by that key. The only thing I notice is the oil from my hands tends to smudge the screen more than the glass but for the protection I can live with that but would be nice if they found a way to eliminate some of the smudges with it. Other than that really happy with the screen and registering on the site for the replacement so I can get this one replaced without the 4 dimple spots. BTW a video installing it would be a good idea I used the shower method in bathroom for dust and lint.
molitar said:
I was looking at the depth where the camera lens is. Yes it is a thinner but I was just commenting not that much thinner considering that the Amaze is a bit thicker with the kickstand. I really am impressed how thin the Amaze is with a kickstand as most are bulky considerably with a kickstand. The sides look the same almost in width as yours but the back is probably about twice as thick as yours due to the kickstand. It may not be a very strong kickstand but strong enough for regular use as long as don't drop it with it out as it has the really skinny piece of support plastic that holds it open the other part of the kickstand is quite thick. The stand itself is about 2mm thick and the plastic support is only I would say about 1mm thick.
Now the screwdriver portion was not that impressive as there is no way to tell how much force is being used each time. But the screwdriver and rotary was quite impressive as there was no getting around how hard the screen was being hit by that key. The only thing I notice is the oil from my hands tends to smudge the screen more than the glass but for the protection I can live with that but would be nice if they found a way to eliminate some of the smudges with it. Other than that really happy with the screen and registering on the site for the replacement so I can get this one replaced without the 4 dimple spots. BTW a video installing it would be a good idea I used the shower method in bathroom for dust and lint.
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We are going to do a video soon for installing but the instructions on the site are the newest versions. Doing it in the shower is the safest method but if I suggest it people probably will freak out about how hard it is when it's really pretty easy.
In the video that was a glass puncher. I know it's hard to tell how hard it's being pushed but it's the same force. One is done on the film which stops the force and one on the glass which does not. The key test was pretty intense and then taking the rotary to it was cool. (if people are wondering it's on the Facebook page).
Samsung with the Galaxy Nexus and the S3 have made great glass that doesn't pick up prints. The one irritation about the protector I have is that it does. Not terribly but I'm used to not worrying about it. We are working on a way to get rid of the micro scratches and the fingerprints. The problem is if we add a layer it makes it feel more plastic and ruins the visibility. It has to be a chemistry solution and I didn't take chemistry in college so I just ask them to try...
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I wonder how these screen protectors compare to the ZAGG EXTREME
BestSkinsEver Samsung Galaxy S2 T989 Total Body Skin Review
I know our phone is more than a year old now, I am writing this review as there doesn't appear to be any particular review of the skin for our phone (in this case, it's better late than not at all). The review is based after two weeks of usage so that I can provide as accurate information possible.
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Delivery and Packaging |10/10| :
The skin was ordered from the BestSkinsEver website so it was shipped directly from their main facilities. Living outside of the US I had to choose the 'First Class Mail' shipping method which was $3.00CDN. The delivery arrived in my mailbox exactly 7 days after ordering just as advertised, no complaint. The skin came packaged in a white #10 sized envelope, nothing fancy, this is beneficial to the shipping cost and is eco-friendly (the skin is what matters the most). There were no damages (folds/tears) on the envelope which was great. Included inside the envelope is a packing slip with your shipping information, order info, etc... and most importantly the skin which is protected on some sort of vellum paper (protects adhesive side).
Pricing and support |10/10| :
Depending on the time you see this review, the price and availability of the skin may be different. I purchased the skin during a 30% off sale, however, even without the discount the total body skin is affordable (less than $10) compared to similar skins from other companies.
As for the BestSkinsEver support, they have provided outstanding customer service from my experience with them. I had an issue where I found a small gash right in the center on the adhesive side of the screen protector during installation. I had contacted the company with the issue and provided them with several pictures and they were able to quickly send me a replacement screen protector free of charge.
Application |8/10| :
It is a wet application, so I had to prepare a homemade solution of liquid soap and water inside an empty Monster ScreenClean spray bottle. I prefer the idea of making the solution myself rather than having the company charge an extra cost for their own solution. Instructions for the application is given on the website and after following the video applying the skin was a breeze. The overall procedure took me more than half an hour (could be quicker) but I was trying to be a perfectionist. Since it is a wet install, it made aligning the skin easy as long as you sprayed enough of the solution (don't be afraid to be generous adding solution, just make sure you wipe off any excess that come to the edges). Also, it is important to keep your hands moist with the solution at all times during application so that there is no friction between your fingers and the skin.
The only difficulty that I came across during the application was getting the side skins installed, particularly around the corners. Patience is key, I held the corners down in place with my fingers and I used the heat of my breath to help the adhesive stick. After doing so the side skins were flush with one another perfectly around the sides, top and bottom of the phone as shown in the provided pictures. I would also like to mention, the skin for the back of the phone leaves some sort of texture in certain areas due to the grid pattern on the back cover (this is metioned on the website). However, after some trial and error I was able to remove most of the texture and even with a bit of it left it looks pretty cool, almost like a camouflage pattern.
After applying the skins I used a gift card double-wrapped with a microfiber cloth to push away air bubbles and wipe off any leftover solution. At first it will still look like some of the solution is still under the skin no matter how much you try to squeegee it out, but after using the phone for 24-48 hours the solution disappeared/evaporated and the skin protector looked flawless (as if it weren't there at all).
Screen Protector Quality |9/10| :
First off, the screen protector is cut perfectly to fit edge to edge of the glass which is quite amazing. The cut-outs for the camera and earpiece are placed appropriately and are close to accurate. The cut-out for the earpiece however could have been cut closer/smaller so that the top part would adhere properly and not move as easily (not that great of an issue).
The feel/texture of the screen protector after the application felt somewhat rubbery, but after more than a weeks use with the phone any friction by the screen protector began to smooth out (even after wiping any oil marks off the screen). Speaking of oil marks, the protector does not easily attract fingerprints unless your fingers are extremely oily and when there are fingerprints, it's hardly noticeable at all (almost as if there is an oleophobic coating). Any fingerprints on the protector literally comes off with a single wipe of a cloth. When it comes to scratches the screen protector is more than decent enough to prevent everyday scratches from loose change and keys, but definitely isn't a guarantee. Any minor scratches disappear due to the self-healing properties of the skin.
The best attribute with this screen protector is that it retains the clarity of the screen while it's on. There are no issues with any brightness loss, rainbow affect, color tint, grainy look... nothing! The screen protector is crystal clear... the only flaw is that at certain angles where harsh light is hitting the screen there is a noticeable orange peel effect/texture, although it doesn't really degrade the clarity and is not visible with the screen on.
Body Skin Quality |8/10| :
The body skin for the phone is perfect for anyone who does not want the housing of the phone to get scratched. The cut-outs for the headphone jack, usb, buttons, camera and microphones are cut extremely precise. The back cover is cut edge to edge, it's only the speaker cut-out that is ever so slightly off center. Also, the side protectors are cut perfectly to not leave any space between... downside, there is about a millimeter of vulnerable space between the side and the back due to the curvature of the sides. The feeling/texture of the body skin has the same slickness as the screen protector, although it provides a better grip compared to the raw feel of the phone, particularly the sides. As for protection goes, the body skin will definitely hold up against any scratches from everyday items as it has the same self-healing properties as the screen protector. The body skin is thin enough to maintain the sleekness of the phone. The trade off is if you are looking for any drop protection, the skin is not thick enough to absorb any impact.
Overall |9/10| :
The BestSkinsEver total body skin in my opinion is the "best skin" in respect to it's notable quality over it's affordable price. The skin is easy to apply and for everyday use, it's more than enough protection while keeping the phone's sleek form factor. The skin in particular is made extremely well with all the precision cut-outs and the screen protector definitely keeps the quality of the screen. Overall, it works great for what it's designed to do and I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an affordable option to protect their Samsung GS2 T989.
There's a possibility that I get complaints such as the review being rather long for some people... if it's a lot to read, just read the "overall" or just don't read it all. Since it's a review, I believe it's better to give any necessary information.
Additionally, I bought myself a Diztronic case and a Sandisk 64 GB Micro SD card. I can write a review for them as well if anyone would like me to and if anyone knows any other products you would recommend I get, let me know. Thanks!
thanks man im thinking of ordering tomorrow or ill just use this with my d3o case
Great review, FineTalent! You might not be an All-Star Dev yet but you're definitely an All-Star reviewer lol.
Great review, this product is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks a bunch!
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FineTalent said:
There's a possibility that I get complaints such as the review being rather long for some people... if it's a lot to read, just read the "overall" or just don't read it all. Since it's a review, I believe it's better to give any necessary information.
Additionally, I bought myself a Diztronic case and a Sandisk 64 GB Micro SD card. I can write a review for them as well if anyone would like me to and if anyone knows any other products you would recommend I get, let me know. Thanks!
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nice review!! I got my phone yesterday and I'm planning on buying the same case as you. do you mind making a review for the other stufff you mentioned??
I'm so glad you posted this review. I actually purchased this skin a few weeks ago. I had planned on putting a review up myself, but I got lazy .
My initial attempt to do this ended in a blaze of anger, resulting in my crumbling up all the pieces, and tossing them in the trash. The next morning, I saw one of the side pieces on the floor, and thought I'd give it another shot. Unfortunately, all the pieces were kinda stuck together. I figured out that the soap I was using to apply the films was a moisturizing soap, with kind of a waxy feel...pretty foolish on my part. Anyway, I carefully pulled the films apart (whilst watching a movie, because it was a looooong process), and used a different soap for the mixture. End result: glossy white protection film all around. Great product, great price.
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I had this case on the HTC 8X in grey and it was easily one of the best cases I've ever had on any phone. The thinness, feel and texture was great.
As a first case for the HTC One I decided to buy this one but in black instead of grey to match with the light aluminum. It's a great case, it feels great, adds grip and the matte color is awesome. The grip and feeling on the back is superb. However, for that matte look, the black case texture/material is a little different than the one I had on the grey for the 8X.
It attracts finger prints and sweat or grease of your fingers. If it wasn't for this, this case would be perfect, at least for me.
If you don't live on a humid place or don't have have problems with finger prints, get this case by all means. Where I live it's almost 80%-95% humid all year so even if I don't have sweaty hands, it's inevitable that they get moist.
To sum up, it's a wonderful case, despite the problem with the smudges on the back. For that detail alone, it won't be for anyone as it would need to be cleaned two or three times a day to avoid the greasy/moist look on the back.
I do plan to get one in grey as the one I had on the 8X had an even better texture and feel and it didn't attract stains or finger prints at all. AT ALL. It was also a much of a darker grey that it showed on the pictures and I liked it even more when I got it.
For scratch protection, minimum bulk and great look and feel, this is a very good case.
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PS: I have a MEIFENG (Bear Motion) in grey and a black Nillkin case on the way. I will post about them when they get here.
WOW that looks amazing. never heard of this brand case i am going to have to pick one up. thanks for your review!!
My problem with the case is the open top and bottom.
djq said:
WOW that looks amazing. never heard of this brand case i am going to have to pick one up. thanks for your review!!
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You are welcome. Incipio is a known brand but not in all countries, they make cases for almost every smartphone.
OGhoul said:
My problem with the case is the open top and bottom.
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I like the open top and bottom because it adds to the lightweight of the case and allows the natural aluminum color to be displayed prominently. The accessibility of the USB port and the power button is great because there is nothing around them.
This kind of case is only for scratch protection but that's the kind I'm always looking for.
I've also recently purchased this case in black. I LOVE the look of this case and one of the main features I like is that it still manages to maintain the ultra slim look and feel of the HTC One. This case really does fit well and doesn't detract from the stellar good looks of the phone.
One thing I do look for in these slim cases is that if the top edge of the case is slightly raised above the glass. That's a positive for me as I do not use screen protectors. With the top edge of the case raised just a hair it makes it easier to put my phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. The Incipio Feather does have this very slight edge thankfully.
The only downside so far is that I've had to return my first case due to cracks. The two top corners of the case started to show stress cracks for some reason. In fairness they could have already been there as the first case I bought was already opened at the store and could have been a previous return. I didn't really check it that closely. It could have also been from me being a little aggressive taking the phone out of the case once to show somebody how slim it was. It fits really well so I may have forced it a little too hard.
The store did replace the case as it was previously opened and I checked the new one pretty carefully so no issues so far with the replacement. I'll post back here if any cracks appear again. Just in case you get one, be careful removing or installing the case and you should be fine. If you want the ultimate in good looks, decent grip and scratch protection then you won't go far wrong with this one. If you're one of those folks that likes the big armoured cases then this one isn't for you and nothing to see here.
This case will give you some basic protection while still maintaining the look and feel of the phone. And admit it, the look and feel of the HTC One is at least half or more of the reason you bought this awesome phone in the first place! Cheers!
ajua said:
You are welcome. Incipio is a known brand but not in all countries, they make cases for almost every smartphone.
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thats why i love this forum i learn something i may have never found out about
joudbren said:
I've also recently purchased this case in black. I LOVE the look of this case and one of the main features I like is that it still manages to maintain the ultra slim look and feel of the HTC One. This case really does fit well and doesn't detract from the stellar good looks of the phone.
One thing I do look for in these slim cases is that if the top edge of the case is slightly raised above the glass. That's a positive for me as I do not use screen protectors. With the top edge of the case raised just a hair it makes it easier to put my phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. The Incipio Feather does have this very slight edge thankfully.
The only downside so far is that I've had to return my first case due to cracks. The two top corners of the case started to show stress cracks for some reason. In fairness they could have already been there as the first case I bought was already opened at the store and could have been a previous return. I didn't really check it that closely. It could have also been from me being a little aggressive taking the phone out of the case once to show somebody how slim it was. It fits really well so I may have forced it a little too hard.
The store did replace the case as it was previously opened and I checked the new one pretty carefully so no issues so far with the replacement. I'll post back here if any cracks appear again. Just in case you get one, be careful removing or installing the case and you should be fine. If you want the ultimate in good looks, decent grip and scratch protection then you won't go far wrong with this one. If you're one of those folks that likes the big armoured cases then this one isn't for you and nothing to see here.
This case will give you some basic protection while still maintaining the look and feel of the phone. And admit it, the look and feel of the HTC One is at least half or more of the reason you bought this awesome phone in the first place! Cheers!
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I'm very careful with my phones and cases. I hope yours was only a detail you didn't see when you bought it.
How are you doing with the finger smudges on the back of this case? It's better than I initially thought but I still have to clean it often.
djq said:
thats why i love this forum i learn something i may have never found out about
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Everyone is learning something on this forum all the time
Just something i've noticed since i bought this case. Both the small strips on the sides have cracked. The case is awesome and i really don't care but be for-warned if you are picky.
Tuppidsay said:
Just something i've noticed since i bought this case. Both the small strips on the sides have cracked. The case is awesome and i really don't care but be for-warned if you are picky.
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You can contact Incipio about this. The case comes with a one year warranty and I'm sure they'd be willing to cover that and replace it.:good:
I've bought a few cases for the One and this is definitely my favorite, all the rest I enjoyed but missed the slim line feel. The incipio is the best of both worlds.
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Just ordered one of these.
I'm seeing a lot of reviews on Amazon with the lighter colored ones hazing up flash pictures. Seems to be a common thing with close cutouts for the LED. Black cases are going to be the best to avoid flash interference.
Got mine and yes it's definitely one of the most minmalist cases I've ever used. Be careful with this one as it doesn't afford much in the way of drop protection but you already knew that...
The lip over the screen is a bit shorter than I'd like, still need to be wary of setting it down screen down just in case.
However for those that prefer the naked feel but don't want to be paranoid of scratching the back when sitting on a table, you will like this!
Be wary the plastic cutout piece along the top where the volume rockers and usb charging port are quite thin and can break if stressed too hard when putting the case on and especially taking it off, just take you time and be gentle.
The black finish does show finger grease but is easily cleaned. The incipio dual is the same way. At least it doesn't scratch super easy like some of the smooth and glossy backs.
No case is perfect, that's why I have a drawer full of different cases!
I like the minimalist look, but does anyone know of any similar type 'snap on' cases that has a bigger lip over the corners/edges so that the screen is more protected?
My friend has this case in grey, and hers started peeling/chipping on the back after a few months of use. She contacted Incipio and they'll be sending her a new case which is good...
I picked up a case for my HTC One at best buy. It looks 100% identical except for the logo on the back of the case. Very nice case.
icepixie said:
I like the minimalist look, but does anyone know of any similar type 'snap on' cases that has a bigger lip over the corners/edges so that the screen is more protected?
My friend has this case in grey, and hers started peeling/chipping on the back after a few months of use. She contacted Incipio and they'll be sending her a new case which is good...
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There is the Poetic Palette and Nillkin Hard Case/Shell. I can't say about the front lip for the screen as I don't own them but you can search for pictures and see if it is more prominent than the lip on the feather.
Looks nice and very slim!! :laugh:
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I want to get one.How Can i get it
[Okay! I just got my cover (1 day before it was supposed to arrive LOL just like it happened with my V20). Anyway. This is my review:
First of all, here is the link to purchase the cover (maybe cheaper in other websites, maybe not):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26267917850...49&var=561595568110&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Now, lets proceed by telling you what was included:
1x Heavy duty cover (dual layers, 3 pcs); 1x Premium Tempered Glass; 1x Dust absorbant cloth; 1x Cleaning wipe
Finally, Lets get to the review! The good and the bad:
The good: I like the cover. So far i dropped the phone from 3 feets and nothing happened to it. The cover meets Military Grade 810.1-G Compliancy. The first layer feels like a fat layer of clear TPU but it doesnt feel bad at all. The outer layers are made of Polycarbonate to absorb the falls. The TPU layer is enough to absorb the impact but the 2 layers of polycarbonate have 2 purposes to protect, but also to make the phone adjust firmly in the cover. The audio jack and the type c usb port both have dustproof covers so that it doesnt penetrate any dust particles. easily to open and close. With this cover you will be able to use every functionality. Including IR Blaster, and every mic has its big enough hole to let the voice sound as clear as possible. cover doesnt feel bulky, to put it inside your pocket with or without cover, you wouldnt notice the difference (see the picture of the rule and measure your phone with one). it is very light too. Now, the screen protector, im sure it was premium, but i messed up putting it (STUPID DUST PARTICLES FLOATING EVERYWHERE), so now i have to buy a new screen protector lol.
The bad: 1) Your fingerprints will stay on the TPU layer (light fingerprints) but they still there. So,,, if you are into security and no trusting anyone and thinking about someone will do conspiracy against you and will use your fingerprint to unlock the phone, well,,,, it is not for you, unless you paint it with an spray ; 2) possibly another bad side: if you are no accustomed to the volume buttons on the side of the device and have to constantly looking for where exactly to press, then this is not a cover for you, since the buttons totally disappear with it. On the other hand, they are easily to press if you are accustomed to the volume buttons on the side; 3) The cover might slip if the material of the surface were you put it is made of Anodized aluminum or any other material that has been processed or polished.
Funny Fact: Seems that they created the cover missing some information about the phone's physic, since they added a button in the right low side of the cover which has no purpose there LOL!
I havent had any scratch so far (from the fall) yet.
If there is any question, please let me know, and i will try to answer. Or any other comments.
Cheers!
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
iLLxLBPSTi said:
haha..thanks...i was just about to post here and ask if anyone has any thoughts on this case...i'm stuck between this zizo and the poetic...
i dont want to take any chances...I had a Note 7..then replaced it with a recalled version...had a nice spigen tough armor case on it but no screen protector...I accidentally dropped it at work and managed to somehow scratch the screen lightly..i guess it doesnt matter since i'll be replacing it with my LG V20 arriving tomorrow...:good:
**oh, could you post some more pics with the case on...maybe during the daytime with more lighting...so how was the tempered glass protector??? was it actually pretty thick, and any advice on getting it on perfectly???
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When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle.. Now, about the tempered glass, it is very thick. if it werent for the dust particles in my living room, i would have put it perfectly, Something that i like is that when you put the screen protector, and the put the cover, there is no way any dust will go inside, at least from the front part, since the polycarbonate layer presses the tempered glass, hard enough to no let any dust go inside. So, neither from the front nor the audiojack nor the type c port, you will get dust. I just bought 2 tempere glasses on ebay ahhahahah.
Few advices to put it perfectly: go to a place inside your house where there is the least amount of dust (no air conditioner, no windows, and no fans rotating), clean your hands with alcohol, and let it dry. then start from the hardest part, The top, as soon as you align the top and the edges on the top, it wil become easier. Now, i noticed that many of the screen protectors, such as this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Shield-Te...ywords=lg+v20+tempered+glass+screen+protector
Are not been built correctly. As you can see on the reviews, you will see people talking about the tempered glass not properly adjusting to the edges, And to be honest, i dont know if this tempered glass i used but put wrong had the same issue since i see the edges not properly adjusted . maybe because i removed it 2 times and put it back on, or maybe is the built quality. Anyway, im going to wait for the other tempered glasses. and see if those have the same issue.
i bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182283071096?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
joseguillen1994 said:
@aknotts415 >> here is what i think about the cover. Pictures are on the first post too
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Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
joseguillen1994 said:
When i come from college today at 11 am i will posting more pictures from every angle..
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
aknotts415 said:
Sweet case. Thanks for putting up pics. Does the black outer pieces feel cheap?
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It doesnt feel bad, it could be better though if it were aluminum probably. But i figure that the polycarbonate absorbs impact better than metal. Also, please revisit the the first post of the thread, i made some changes into my review you might want to read.
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looking forward to seeing more pics of the case
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Im Posting the 2nd wave of pictures now
2nd wave of pictures (will also be posted on first post)
Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
joseguillen1994 said:
Sorry for the bad quality, i was shooting with my LG G3 LOL
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nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
aknotts415 said:
nice pics! you still have the plastic on the fingerprint scanner btw lol
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Loooooool yes. I even have the plastic in the camera and the back of the phone
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
thx for posting up more pics...i will definitely order this soon...my phone will be here in an hour or two...
Logi23 said:
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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it doesnt look like it does..if you look at pics 8...shows a good gap between the regular battery/time info and the top portion of the case...
Logi23 said:
Does the case block off the 2nd screen? From the official site pics, it seems like it.
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Nope. It doesnt. it leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Nope. It doesnt. eat leaves even an extra small space after the 2nd screen just to make sure that every touch does work. Also it leaves a small space after every edge for the same reasons. :good:
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Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
Logi23 said:
Ah, I gotcha. Wonder why the pics from their official site and ebay show the front panel like it covers the whole second screen for some of the case colors.
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Oh! you are right hahahah. I didn't notice that until i went to the same link on ebay now. The black one shows the 2nd screen, but the others show it as covered . hahaha Probably for the same reason they added something extra to the case that it didnt need to be there as you might have noticed in the picture #8 of the first post i uploaded. But just to play safe, if you will bu y the cover, ask them first.
So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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i went ahead and ordered one as well...also ordered this for when im in the house and dont need the full protection...
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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So my charging flap is already not staying put. I only charged it once and the flap is already loose .
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Yeah at first i thought the same about mine. But then after a minute or 2 it came back to normal and iI t stayed put covering pretty well. Did you try after a short period of time?
Well , for the time being, i did a little adjustment to mine lol and it worked. I put a very very very thin layer of superglue on the edge of the port-cover and waited for it to dry, now the superglue is part of the case, but now the dustcover protector stays there the second i want it to stay there. Although it is not necessary because as i said before, it will come back to normal after about 1 minute or 2 minutes.
On the other hand, I just dont want to return the cover and have my phone naked for another week LOL . And also, i kind of like how thin it is yet very protective. and the seller gave me $5 dollars back because seems like the "premium screen protector" is one of those that wont stick to the edges correctly, althoguht it might have been my fault since i removed it 3 times and put it back on.
planetbeen said:
I ordered the green one. Too cheap to pay for expedited shipping so not sure how quickly it will be here.
My v20 will be here tomorrow and my cheap case from Amazon prime will also be here tomorrow!
Sent from my awesome T-Mobile LG V10!
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Hey i have a question. when you open the cover to plug the usb charger, does it remains open? or is it like mine that after a few minutes it does closes okay?