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BodyGuardz Carbon Fiber Skin

Has anyone picked one of these skins up yet?
I am going to buy one, because I hate having a bulky case on my phone, and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with it yet. If no one has gotten on yet ill post a small review and some pics when I get it.

I ordered one last week and it arrived about 30 minutes after I left town for the week. I'm going to install when I get home this weekend.

ever try skinomi?? ive been using their skins for a while and never had a problem. Their customer service is on point also.

Paris_Carter said:
ever try skinomi?? ive been using their skins for a while and never had a problem. Their customer service is on point also.
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I bought and installed the carbon fiber from skinonmi and I get compliments all the time on it. Easy installation like the zagg, and the screen protector is awesome.

bmwhartgeM3 said:
I bought and installed the carbon fiber from skinonmi and I get compliments all the time on it. Easy installation like the zagg, and the screen protector is awesome.
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pics? im very interested but dont want to waste the $25. ty.

looks intriguing, might have to pick one up soon. this silicone cheapie thing ain't doing it for me

Bought one yesterday. Should be here in a couple days.

http://androidcommunity.com/htc-thunderbolt-bodyguardz-carbon-fiberish-armor-application-20110324/

Ill have to check these out, looking for your review OP

Thanks for the skinomi recommendation (and video review). It convinced me to buy one.
Used coupon code get25 for 25% off. $18.71 shipped isn't too shabby.

thanks for bringing this up. im now thinking about picking one of these up.

ethan.r.besbris said:
pics? im very interested but dont want to waste the $25. ty.
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https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ReZxZBa9yApuMTt1hLpOqeV2ktvxy1_V6THJ9W3lO1M?feat=directlink
there are some pics I took real quick. Great product, more for looks tho. I def recommend it. I bought this before the phone was even released and it cost me 15 dollars direct from the website. It also comes in a nice air tight tube that can be reused to store anything that you dont want smelling up your car or girls pocket book if you know what I mean...lol.

does the carbon fiber skin feel smooth or does it have a grip-like feel to it?

heiNey said:
does the carbon fiber skin feel smooth or does it have a grip-like feel to it?
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I am wondering the same thing. I hope it's grippy b/c that's one of the main reasons I ordered a skin.

eleazar123 said:
I am wondering the same thing. I hope it's grippy b/c that's one of the main reasons I ordered a skin.
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Well depends on what your view of grippy means. Its a slick feeling skin so it slides around easy, but the only grip you really get is from the grooves or knurling in the pattern. Basicaly to answer the ? best to my ability I would say the skin provides added or great grip on the edges of the phone but for the large area of the back can be a lil Slick.

bmwhartgeM3 said:
Well depends on what your view of grippy means. Its a slick feeling skin so it slides around easy, but the only grip you really get is from the grooves or knurling in the pattern. Basicaly to answer the ? best to my ability I would say the skin provides added or great grip on the edges of the phone but for the large area of the back can be a lil Slick.
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oh ok. from the design i thought it would have a textured feel to it. sounds like its just smooth with a design like a regular skin would be.
thanks for the info

I can just barley tell that its textured when I touch it.

I did a review for you guys
http://gadgetu.net/review-htc-thunderbolt-bodyguardz-carbon-fiber-skin/

I got a phantom skinz version today...so far so good.
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gissentml said:
I did a review for you guys
http://gadgetu.net/review-htc-thunderbolt-bodyguardz-carbon-fiber-skin/
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Nice! Thanks.

which metal bumper will be the best?

Taurus
Sweet armor
I found the power and volume buttons are improved to help people to press in sweet armor bumper, but taurus gives more alternative colours
Any suggestion???

hktony said:
Taurus
Sweet armor
I found the power and volume buttons are improved to help people to press in sweet armor bumper, but taurus gives more alternative colours
Any suggestion???
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I am using the Taurus Version, and Yellow. Love it.
The contour of the case and and design, fits like a GLOVE!!
andrew

Do these things actually protect well? I feel like the impact would be transferred to the device more so than a TPU/silicone case. Sure they look nice, but I don't feel like they are practical.

SugarySnack said:
Do these things actually protect well? I feel like the impact would be transferred to the device more so than a TPU/silicone case. Sure they look nice, but I don't feel like they are practical.
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When I got it, it was installed by a friend of mine, the in between the case and phone, have a silicone cushion build on the case. The phone do budge or move at all.
I guess the silicone cushion is made for shock absorption.

The Taurus looks nice but damn if they make that sweet one in Gunmetal gray I'm getting it!
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King Shady said:
The Taurus looks nice but damn if they make that sweet one in Gunmetal gray I'm getting it!
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same to me

King Shady said:
The Taurus looks nice but damn if they make that sweet one in Gunmetal gray I'm getting it!
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They do have the Gun Metal color!! But its Not Cheap tho, Ships from Korea, the Only Retailer.
http://www.toughracing.com/zc126d/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=199&zenid=43742098df8eaf4d97b929067a81cbcd
Got all sorts of Color!! Including GUN Metal!! Its worth it, I do not feel the extra Weight to it!!

Just want to know, is this taurus case can be fitted with SGP TOugh Case's Silicon Protector? Anyone ever try it?

aren't metal cases really bad for your phone? i heard it heats it up like no other.

dan80210 said:
aren't metal cases really bad for your phone? i heard it heats it up like no other.
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Something like Taurus isnt a full case but a bumper.
The battery cover isnt covered by metal, so it wont heat at all.

ekoandrew said:
They do have the Gun Metal color!! But its Not Cheap tho, Ships from Korea, the Only Retailer.
http://www.toughracing.com/zc126d/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=199&zenid=43742098df8eaf4d97b929067a81cbcd
Got all sorts of Color!! Including GUN Metal!! Its worth it, I do not feel the extra Weight to it!!
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I meant if Sweet Armor comes in Gunmetal lol! I know Tauras has gunmetal . thanks tho!

Anyone know where you can order the sweet armor one online? I can't seem to find it on google at all, might be using the wrong search codes though but still. I do like the gunmetal taurus one as well.
Also, how do the buttons feel on the taurus once applied?

Hey guys,
I was wondering with the case on, can you still take off the back cover? like sometimes the phone crashes and if you cant then it would suck !!

Looking to purchase a sweet armor one from Gmarket.
http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=216196087
but does this fit a international Samsung Galaxy S2?

that makes sense. i suppose that'll look pretty good

are they really made with metal?
i prefer the yellow one. it looks so cute.
but the blue one looks so cool. just like a robot~~

sophiemith said:
are they really made with metal?
i prefer the yellow one. it looks so cute.
but the blue one looks so cool. just like a robot~~
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yup made from aluminum. it will break easy if dropped, but it protect the cellphone

IIIPowerIII said:
yup made from aluminum. it will break easy if dropped, but it protect the cellphone
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break easy....it sounds like they are disposable...>.<

sophiemith said:
break easy....it sounds like they are disposable...>.<
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kinda like that But you shouldnt drop your phone anyway. Its better to break a 20-30$ bumper than a 600$ phone
I have a taurus one at the moment, if I drop it and it break, ill just go with a walnut one. Im using it because it fit with the 3200-3500mA battery. If I could get an otterbox for extended battery I would, but they wont make one

IIIPowerIII said:
kinda like that But you shouldnt drop your phone anyway. Its better to break a 20-30$ bumper than a 600$ phone
I have a taurus one at the moment, if I drop it and it break, ill just go with a walnut one. Im using it because it fit with the 3200-3500mA battery. If I could get an otterbox for extended battery I would, but they wont make one
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it's too big for me to use that battery~~~~ i like slim~~~

Speck cases!

Not sure why I have yet to see anyone mention these on here, but on a whim I went to their site and saw they are selling 3 styles for our phone now. Back when I had my iphones (3gs and 4) these cases were always my favorite. Once I got my GSII, I didn't see them releasing anything for it and didn't like many of the other cases out there, so I just went commando.
I just ordered the black candy shell (for my white GS3) and will also be checking back to see if any other colors are released. I always felt they offered a great amount of protection (kept my iphone 4 safe MULTIPLE times from really bad drops) and not TOO much bulk (IE- not an otterbox).
Pixelskin HD (had this on my ip4 first, probably the most well constructed tpu style case out there)
http://www.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung/pixelskin-hd-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Fabshell (not my cup-o-tea )
http://www.speckproducts.com/fabshell-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Candyshell (cannot wait to get mine)
http://www.speckproducts.com/candyshell-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
Once I get mine, I will post up a mini review. But judging from my past experience with them, I know I will love it.
Anyone else get them yet?

I'm planning on getting one of these (Candyshell), however, it appears they color I want isn't in stock yet. (Dark Grey). Apparently some AT&T stores have them in stock though.
I'm on Verizon, but may need to take a trip into AT&T and pick one up.
Somebody on Android Central posted pics of theirs and it is gorgeous. Looks perfect with the SG3.

My wife has the white/pink candyshell one on her Atrix 2 and when i took it off she ad some rusty looking stains on the corners of her phone.

I bought a grey Speck Candyshell from my local AT&T store for $35 while I waited for the cheaper slimmer cases I had ordered. It was a great fit, almost a tad too tight for my liking. But it was very solid, offered nice protection for the back/sides/rim-raised for the screen.
I just returned it as my other cases came, IMO the fit was a little too tight for me, and it added just a bit too much bulk for me, I like my cases barely there. Though I'm sure many will love it, this was just my feeling on it.

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My wife has the white/pink candyshell one on her Atrix 2 and when i took it off she ad some rusty looking stains on the corners of her phone.
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Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.

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Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.
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I dont know possibly, she doesnt care about it so it doesnt bother me much. Thanks for the heads up though.

The Candyshell looks awesome, but does anyone know what the finish is like? I need something with a little bit of rubbery grip bcause this phone just wants to slide right out of my hands.

NA 521" said:
The Candyshell looks awesome, but does anyone know what the finish is like? I need something with a little bit of rubbery grip bcause this phone just wants to slide right out of my hands.
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My wife's candyshell case doesn't feel rubbery/grippy, however it doesn't ever seem to slip out of her hands either.

gaveup said:
Perhaps makeup from her purse? I can't see any case causing something like that.
as the case...with any case (sorry, that just sounded weird), you should remove them from time to time and clean the phone still. Most people I know do not do this and then get all mad when there is dirt scratching the back of the phone. Completely ignoring the fact the case has been on for over a year.
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Good point!
I had that happen with my DINC. Scratches from dirt and dust getting in. Was hoping that the Speck wouldn't do that as it's more enclosed and lined, but still..... I think I'll remember to do that from time to time.

hawkeye2188 said:
My wife's candyshell case doesn't feel rubbery/grippy, however it doesn't ever seem to slip out of her hands either.
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I just looked at one at a store and the finish was too smooth for me. I need something with a little more grip. My search continues...

Just ordered the black/dark grey candyshell. All colors of the candyshell are available on their site with free shipping right now.

I ordered one of the candy shells yesterday. It should be here tomorrow. They also said that if enough people hit the feedback button link on the bottom of their main site and request the SmartFlex Card for the gs3, they will make it.
Smartflex for iPhone 4s link
I've already done the feedback so hopefully others will too.

Anyone have pics of their device with the Candyshell on?

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That is such a nice looking case.
I read so much about the soft edges eventually flaking though, and the back being easy to scratch

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Which color is that listed as on the site? Black/Dark Gray I assume?
Soot/black is the one I want and its the only one thats unavailable! D;
What do you guys think of the Bayou/Pebble on a PB phone? Might go with that if Soot isn't available soon.
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fulleraj said:
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What color is that?

SemiGamer said:
Which color is that listed as on the site? Black/Dark Gray I assume?
Soot/black is the one I want and its the only one thats unavailable! D;
What do you guys think of the Bayou/Pebble on a PB phone? Might go with that if Soot isn't available soon.
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I think I may go with the Bayou/Pebble for the PB ill be getting too... Guess we can love or hate the color combo together haha

Bluerai said:
I think I may go with the Bayou/Pebble for the PB ill be getting too... Guess we can love or hate the color combo together haha
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That's the same color I ordered. All were available when I ordered and thought the bayou/pebble looked pretty good.

It's the soot/black in the pics above.....picked it up at the ATT store last week. Although a little off topic i also ordered the cruzer lite TPU clear case for $9 off [email protected] Bottomline, you get what you pay for in cases.....don't expect a $35 case for $9. The speck case is a quality product while i feel the other is not.

Cruzerlite TPU Androidified REVIEW

Hey guys,
So Im fully migrated and with lots of cases to review. Im gonna start the serie with the Cruzerlite androidified. This case is one of my favorite ones (next to the diztronic) Its a perfect match between budget and looks. ITs thin, has the android in the back and gives good protection.
Here it is guys!
http://youtu.be/1RxYErG50A0

i also love this case... fits very snug

i just got mine today, anyone else have the holes slightly off?

Thanks for the video review. The sides look a little flimsy though. I still will probably buy one just because it has Andy the Android on it

RotaryXperiment7 said:
i just got mine today, anyone else have the holes slightly off?
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Mine are. I think the US Variants are a little thicker than the International models.

ReggieTee said:
Mine are. I think the US Variants are a little thicker than the International models.
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No. You just need to fiddle with the case until everything lines up. There's a certain way to put on right.

zmore said:
No. You just need to fiddle with the case until everything lines up. There's a certain way to put on right.
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This.
When i first got mine i thought it didnt quite line up right, but then i figured out how to put it on right.
Dont start with a corner, start at the top or bottom and line up the mic hole. The other end will line itself up.
The fit really is perfect.

kegacide said:
i also love this case... fits very snug
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yep its super snug , which is a must for me!

faulkton said:
This.
When i first got mine i thought it didnt quite line up right, but then i figured out how to put it on right.
Dont start with a corner, start at the top or bottom and line up the mic hole. The other end will line itself up.
The fit really is perfect.
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exactly, Its all about moving the case, Remember it is a tpu case therefore u can manipulate it a little bit. Dont get me wrong I thought the same thing, however after playing with it a little, it is just user error until placed correctly

Both the Cruzerlite and Amazon say that the cases are for the international version i9100. Can someone confirm if they fit the Tmobile T999? Thanks.
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taier said:
Both the Cruzerlite and Amazon say that the cases are for the international version i9100. Can someone confirm if they fit the Tmobile T999? Thanks.
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my video is with the tmo version

All Galaxy SIII are exactly the same physically. All cases and accessories ate interchangeable.
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Btw - if you can't stand to look at the splotchy parts on the back of the translucent cruzerlites where it sticks to the phone, I followed another's recommendation by smearing a tiny bit of baby talcum powder inside the case, and it seems to work.
Maybe this is something cruzerlite could do at the factory? Talcum powder is a 1 on the mohs scale of hardness, so it's not an abrasive.
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zaisaroni said:
All Galaxy SIII are exactly the same physically. All cases and accessories ate interchangeable.
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This!!! And it's actually a very good thing imho
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zmore said:
Btw - if you can't stand to look at the splotchy parts on the back of the translucent cruzerlites where it sticks to the phone, I followed another's recommendation by smearing a tiny bit of baby talcum powder inside the case, and it seems to work.
Maybe this is something cruzerlite could do at the factory? Talcum powder is a 1 on the mohs scale of hardness, so it's not an abrasive.
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Damn, that's a good idea. I just tossed the cruzerlite to the side and got a speck case. I am going to have to try that. I like switching up cases every couple of weeks.

Pretty nice!
I just got mine today from Amazon.
Initials impressions is that it is quite nice. It fits pretty snug and looks nice on the phone. Especially if you like Andy the android. It is way easier to hold my phone now, especially with the side grips. I much prefer this soft TPU feel than to the hard plastic. There is a nice quality feel to the material.
My only complaint is the same as the users above me mentioned, the splotchy wet look on the back. Easily overcome with the talcum powder suggestion. Thanks zmore! Good looking out :highfive:
Phone is still quite thin after it is on. All in all, good buy, I highly recommend!
Now, back to flashing!

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I just got mine today from Amazon.
Initials impressions is that it is quite nice. It fits pretty snug and looks nice on the phone. Especially if you like Andy the android. It is way easier to hold my phone now, especially with the side grips. I much prefer this soft TPU feel than to the hard plastic. There is a nice quality feel to the material.
My only complaint is the same as the users above me mentioned, the splotchy wet look on the back. Easily overcome with the talcum powder suggestion. Thanks zmore! Good looking out :highfive:
Phone is still quite thin after it is on. All in all, good buy, I highly recommend!
Now, back to flashing!
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do you have any pictures

I had the same problem with the cutouts, but you can move it enough to line them up more or less. The cutouts are so big, they do not feel precision cut at all.
I imagine the talc trick would also make the case easier to move on the phone.
Not great with invisible shields as the case can pull up the edges due to the tight fit.
Overall, great for 10 bucks though.

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Both the Cruzerlite and Amazon say that the cases are for the international version i9100. Can someone confirm if they fit the Tmobile T999? Thanks.
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you want i9300 not i9100 btw

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do you have any pictures
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Actually, Amazon has some decent pictures up on their site.
Sorry, I can't post a link since I have so few posts. But if my attachments come through, there are a couple pictures.

Stomob case

Anybody ever hear of a Stomob case ?
https://stomob.com/products/smart-view-flip-mirror-case-for-oneplus-7-7-pro
Looks kind of interesting but I wonder over time ?

AstroDigital said:
Anybody ever hear of a Stomob case ?
https://stomob.com/products/smart-view-flip-mirror-case-for-oneplus-7-7-pro
Looks kind of interesting but I wonder over time ?
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Tried one the same binned it straight away. Glass on glass is asking for trouble. Not practical goes no where near far enough. Avoid.
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Thanks...

I ordered this one from their website :
https://stomob.com/products/luxury-clear-plating-case-for-oneplus-7-7-pro?variant=28807103250496
I'll give my review as soon as i get it Seems beautiful !

gregou said:
I ordered this one from their website :
https://stomob.com/products/luxury-clear-plating-case-for-oneplus-7-7-pro?variant=28807103250496
I'll give my review as soon as i get it Seems beautiful !
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Isn't that just the plated tpu you can get for £2ish on ebay?

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Tried one the same binned it straight away. Glass on glass is asking for trouble. Not practical goes no where near far enough. Avoid./QUOTE]
Wish I would have read this post first. I bought that Stomob case. It does look good with the translucent cover but within 6 hours of putting it on I had 3 large scratches across the screen of my brand new OP7 Pro. The hard plastic cover (it isn't glass - likely polycarbonate) grinds into your screen. I'm super bummed and will see if Stomob stands behind their product at all that they claim ensures screen protection.
I've used clamshell cases on other phones for years without ever getting a scratch - this case causes scratches - avoid at all costs.
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Thanks y'all for this info, the adds are awesome, but not the case. I'm going to keep using the provided case until I can find one I really want. It'll have to be a clear back as I'm not covering my Nubia up!!

chefster74 said:
Thanks y'all for this info, the adds are awesome, but not the case. I'm going to keep using the provided case until I can find one I really want. It'll have to be a clear back as I'm not covering my Nubia up!!
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Supcase. I really like mine.
https://www.supcase.com/oneplus-7-pro-unicorn-beetle-style-slim-case

ULJ said:
Supcase. I really like mine
Yeah totally agree. This case rocks and at half the cost. I looked at a few other cases similar to this stomob one but was concerned about the effects, if any, of the magnets on reception. Can't go wrong with a Supcase tho... Got mine off Amazon at under $13.
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Am I really missing something or are all the cases on their site stuff you can get for a few pounds on ebay? But at ten times the price?

ULJ said:
Supcase. I really like mine.
https://www.supcase.com/oneplus-7-pro-unicorn-beetle-style-slim-case
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Anyone ever thought about modding this case, and cases like this, to remove just the clear backing so that only the frame is left?

roaduardo said:
Anyone ever thought about modding this case, and cases like this, to remove just the clear backing so that only the frame is left?
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Look for rhinoshield
https://rhinoshield.io/pages/shop/O...ory=crashguard&prod=oneplus-7-pro-bumper-case

Meaningful said:
Look for rhinoshield
https://rhinoshield.io/pages/shop/O...ory=crashguard&prod=oneplus-7-pro-bumper-case
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No. They're the only option for this kind of case. That sucks. Which is why I question the idea of modding other cases in order to have a bumper-only case. RS cases are just not that great, IMO.

roaduardo said:
No. They're the only option for this kind of case. That sucks. Which is why I question the idea of modding other cases in order to have a bumper-only case. RS cases are just not that great, IMO.
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Agree. They're not. I used them on my 6p and if you drop the phone, it's a scuff mark. The paint job peels quite easily as well.

ULJ said:
Supcase. I really like mine.
https://www.supcase.com/oneplus-7-pro-unicorn-beetle-style-slim-case
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Got my Supcase yesterday, love it!

chefster74 said:
Got my Supcase yesterday, love it!
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Same here ??