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Got the Black Carbon Fiber XO Skins for mine and my wife's gnexs. Shipping took 2 days. The install for these are SUPER easy. Unlike with the clear, you don't have to worry about dust and if you mess up anywhere, you just peel it back and stick it back on. I also used a blow drier to make sure it was all stuck just right. I won't be using a case anymore, just the carbon fiber and the clear screen protector for the front. These have a texture to them and aren't the cheap ones that are printed on ebay
Coupons: sprintxo essentially pays for shipping.
Black Carbon fiber
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-nexus-black-carbon-fiber-back
White Carbon Fiber
http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-nexus-white-carbon-fiber-back
They also have a blue and a red, these images are from their site since I didnt buy those
If anyone gets a red or blue, post pics and I will add them to the op
Looks good! I just got my clear protector from your post in the other thread. I have a white nexus and it looks great.
"Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light."
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Opps, missed that code. O well, sprintxo should still work
No skin on the front, or is there?
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Skin on the front? Or do you mean a screen protector?
@OP, it looks great! Hope it won't leave any sticky residue when after it's being removed.
I was tempted to buy this, then I remembered that I have a pretty good hard case. If I had gotten this, there was no way it'd actually fit in the case.
Sorry, by skin I mean I am using their screen protector. The carbon fiber covers the sides and the back. They say they don't leave anything sticky behind.
Anyone get a Red or Blue that can post a pic so I can add it?
I would love a skin like this but that also adds some protection, something between this and a silicone case.
These things feel pretty strong. I bet they can take a lot
Any comments now that you've had this on for a few months? Any peeling at all? Any scratching, dent/nicks, etc? Getting sick of my case and thinking about ditching it for this. Obviously won't provide drop protection, but I want the scratch protection without having to use one the horrid clear ones.
Still looks good. I haven't dropped it on asphalt or anything, but it seems to hold up well.
It also has a slight texture, I have tried other carbon fiber before that was just slick.
anyone have pix?
I got this skin about 5 months ago. No pealing, though at first it wouldn't stick on the lower beveled edge; I had to hold it on for around 15 min real pain in the ass. I was also fooled into thinking it would completely cover the back of my phone, no slits just 2 pieces it is in fact 5 pieces with gaps. Very disappointed with the appearance.
That being said its a tough skin and I rarely use my case anymore.
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the white one look sexy as hell
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I posted 2 in the original post. I would post some more for you but I now have the SGS3. It helps when you install to use a blow drier on the fiber. It seems to kind of melt it down to the phone
You can save 40% by putting this code "scareoff40" it ends real soon.
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Has anyone devised a way to make the battery cover more grippy? I can't use a case because of the Touchstone mod I did, but I also don't want the back of the phone to look terrible.
Looking for ideas, anyone have some?
Sorry but unrelated really but what is a touchstone mod?
I got a 2000Mah battery this morning with a different cover and the phone feels much better in my hand. I totally get what you are saying about it being hard to grip.
I took the inductive charging coil off the back cover of an old Palm Pre and stuck it to the battery cover of the Galaxy Nexus. A little copper tape connects to the inside of the pogo pins. There's a nice guide here on XDA somewhere.
A case can't be used because the air gap would be too much for the coils, phone wouldn't charge at all.
I have a carbon fiber skin from a company called XGear and its great. I don't like making the phone any bigger with a case and wanted to give it a better feel in the hand. I'm pretty picky about what I put on my phone and I am very satisfied.
I had to use a heat gun to put it on perfect but it looks nice.
I don't have any pictures on my tablet but if you look it up they have pictures or if you PM me I can email you some.
Good luck.
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I have a carbon fiber skin from a company called XGear and its great. I don't like making the phone any bigger with a case and wanted to give it a better feel in the hand. I'm pretty picky about what I put on my phone and I am very satisfied.
I had to use a heat gun to put it on perfect but it looks nice.
I don't have any pictures on my tablet but if you look it up they have pictures or if you PM me I can email you some.
Good luck.
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That sounds pretty good, but why not post up some pictures for others to see? I'd like to see what you are talking about.
Is this what you're using?
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http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/exoskin-nexus-lte
I would just use the battery cover skin. Is it grippy though? If someone makes a rubber-type skin for the battery lid I would like to see.
I wouldn't say its grippy like a rubber case would be but it definitely gives the phone a more tactile feel. I am extremely happy...
One thing to note is they have re designed it since I bought and it actually covers more of the phone than mine does.
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Thanks for the pictures
How grippy would you say the skin is, over the stock battery lid? I don't think I'm looking for much, just something more so that I don't drop the thing.
What's interesting is the part that makes the phone easier to hold onto is not so much the carbon fiber back as it is the sides. The back definitely helps though. I don't really know how to describe it other than to say my GF does not have a skin or case on her nexus and it definitely feels slippery in comparison to mine.
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I wonder where I can find a thin sheet of clear self-adhesive silicon, I could just cut out exactly what I want and save a few bucks....
Too slippy? -> Skateboard tape.
Spray some plastic dip on it. About 6 layers should do. I believe that's what was done with the nexus s when it was released.
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When I had my S2 I went through a lot of screen protectors, the one that I stuck with was the SGP Steinheil Matte series.
It was the only one that didn't give me a rainbow shimmer effect.
I want a matte screen protector for my Gnex but it seems SGP doesn't make one yet for the Gnex.
I bought a highly rated matte screen protector from Amazon called Sir Lancelot's Armor, and it sucked big time. I kept it for about 15 minutes before ripping it out.
Any hints guys?
I hate swyping with my glossy screen.
I know this is gonna sound goofy but i actually think the screen protecter that comes with the otterbox defender is quite matte, and does a decent job of "reducing the rainbows" If it were. Definitely a case with great build quality and if you don't have asurion (not sure what your carrier does for phone insurance) then it would also be something id recommend (dropped the phone in that case a good 5-10x without the slightest ding, or scratch...I know you weren't looking for cases but most "good" stick on ones have been glossy that I've seen...
I picked up a 3 pack of matte screen protectors off Amazon last week and just installed one last night. It only cost about $2.99 free shipping. They've passed my polarized sun glasses to test.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006H5O9AY/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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so far,I have bought a couple of the matte one's for my GN. But on whiter backgrounds it looks weird with grains.
Im using a matte screen proctector but i dont see no wierd color on white backgrounds...
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The Ringke Slim case comes with 2 dry application screen protectors that are Matt and worked with the case very well.. I used it for a while until I got the XO Skin. I switched because I like the clear look better then the matt look.
These might be the screen protectors.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Galaxy-Nexus-Ultimate-Clear-PLUS_p_302.html
I've been using BasalGuardz on mine. I love em.
http://www.amazon.com/BasalGuardz-S...2BGK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1335808780&sr=8-3
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Im using a matte screen proctector but i dont see no wierd color on white backgrounds...
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Which case are you using if you don't mind...and what is the benefit of having a matte screen protector?
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Doesnt leave fingerprint....
I have a couple of extra that i dont need ....
And im using a Clear TPU hard case
Its clear hard from the back, And the side its TPU white...
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Which case are you using if you don't mind...and what is the benefit of having a matte screen protector?
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Doesnt leave fingerprint....
I have a couple of extra that i dont need ....
And im using a Clear TPU hard case
Its clear hard from the back, And the side its TPU white...
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Okay yea i saw the case on ebay, I thought it was just a bumper...still a nice case though. But I wasn't looking for a case, rarely use my phone with a case so I figured I tried a bumper. But I will probably try to get a matte screen
The links you have provided are goo protectors but the suppliers dont deliver it to AUS!
Guys, I've been allowed by BestSkinsEver to provide here a 25% discount coupon on skins for the Galaxy Nexus! They were kind enough to send this coupon.
The coupon is good through June 27th.
Enjoy! :good:
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Be careful, only InvisibleShield owns the right/patent to make clear body protectors.
I already bought skins from them during their fathers day sale (I think it was that) so I'm good but a good sale still.
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Do these get the orange peel effect? I was debating between this and XO Skins.
Nice. Been using their product ever since I gave them a try. Won't be looking at others for awhile. I came from Zagg and Gadgetshieldz and this has been the best so far
could someone please post photos of how it fits on the display? also is it rubbery like zagg and xo skins or smooth like glass?
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What? IS are as clear as can be...
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could someone please post photos of how it fits on the display? also is it rubbery like zagg and xo skins or smooth like glass?
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looks a bit rubbery like zagg (orange peel effect), can you confirm that?
why is the display white??
Compared to zagg and sgp flex, this has the least orange peel effect that I've encountered. It's a white screen because I took a pic before removing the backing of the skin.
Still on stock Nexus and loving it!
ah, that explains
one last question: how's the spacing between the screens borders and the skin? judging from the pic i'd guess ~1mm, but it's really hard to see. and how does it cope with the screens rounded top/bottom which apparently is the reason so many skins are like 6-8mm shorter than the display.
asking because with shipping to europe it's not so cheap and I'd rather avoid buying a skin not suited for me. would go for the display only btw, not liking those full body skins anymore. they were nice with "square" phones but the rounded corners requiring tiny patches of skin with borders collecting dirt killed it for me.
Perhaps this could help?
Still on stock Nexus and loving it!
Could you take a pic of the orange peel?
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couldn't see any orange peel on the pics posted so far
I'm not gonna deny the slight orange peel because there is some but it's nothing compared to zagg or sgp flex. Those are like ocean waves. I'm not a good photographer. This is the best I can do
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I'm not gonna deny the slight orange peel because there is some but it's nothing compared to zagg or sgp flex. Those are like ocean waves. I'm not a good photographer. This is the best I can do
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Yeah, Zagg was driving me crazy. Thanks man!
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hm, before that last photo i was ready to buy one. but that pic looks quite orange peely.
I hated the Zagg skin and used a medium expensive clear but pretty thick plastic one on my Galaxy S. Ideally I'd prefer one of those but can't find one that's a guaranteed fit, most skins don't cover the screens edges
Never mentioned no orange peel effect. Some yes but not as bad as zagg or flex. It even took me quite awhile to find an angle that would show the peel. On a regular use, it's hard to see. Of course it's all up to you.
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I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
Well, im using a pretty cheap one with kickstand which i really like. Found it on ebay at about USD$7.00. Its double layered, and protects the phone A LOT. Im also using a Zagg Screen Protector too. I want to keep my phone as close to new as possible.
Yeah i hear ya lol i got mine for cheap on ebay too, i have an iphone screen protector on LOL it fits because well... the ENTIRE iphone is the size of our screen *flex* but anyway
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I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055522
I use this
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Consist of two parts
Has a rotating clip that can be converted to a stand
And the sliding parts that house the phone can be inserted in both sides if you want the screen to be inside and protected.
I bought it from local market ... Only 6$
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Q&A or Accessories would have been the correct sub-forum for this thread, maybe a mod will move it for us.
I started with a OB Defender, moved to the Trident Kraken, and now I use the OB Commuter. I also have a skin that is made for a 3rd party extended battery, but I have never used the battery or skin.
OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
I have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K5H4YS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Along with a white Fantom tempered glasss screen protector:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/fantom
Love the combo; looks sweet, quite safe, and an unexpected side effect: the ladies dig it.
(sorry about the pic, my N7 is the only other camera I have at the moment...)
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OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
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Well.. It depends. If you drop your phone right now and bust the screen you are going to spend way more fixing it. If you drop/scratch/ding your body/screen but dont break it then you are stuck looking at a flawed/ugly phone. With OB or Trident you are most likely not going to have these problems. I have dropped mine over and over but under the case is a flawless phone that looks like it just came out of the box. And under my ZAGG is a screen that has never been touched by a human finger. When I go to sell it, the price will reflect that.
Additionally the port covers are a must for me and are mostly only found on those cases. Just search for the threads on "wont charge / usb not working / etc". My old roommate had to send hers in for a replacement because of issues with the charging port.
You get what you pay for, for sure.
I use the Rearth Ringke Slim, and the Ringbo screen protector from the same company. The case is very slim and low profile, but probably doesn't offer the best protection from a major drop.
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Looked around and didn't see a topic on this new completely clear Ringke Fusion case. I ordered one and I'll post pics and a review once I've gotten it. But had anyone else gotten one and can post pics or let us know what u think about it.
RINGKE FUSION Google Nexus 5 case bumper [CRYSTAL VI... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3OUGI2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_IVqRsb0ET5J07
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Spigen also seems to have released a clear bordered version of their Ultra Hybrid. I'll want to see theses pictures for sure, and how it feels in hand / what material they use for it.
Nice
Looks a great cover. I bought the standard fusion in black, but this one seems great in showing off the sides of the phone. But, I am worried that the side body of the cover will also get scratchy just like the back after a while..
Here, the black side body wins for me.. :good:
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Looks a great cover. I bought the standard fusion in black, but this one seems great in showing off the sides of the phone. But, I am worried that the side body of the cover will also get scratchy just like the back after a while..
Here, the black side body wins for me.. :good:
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Nope youre incorrect the side is TPU it wont get scratched like the back.
Nice case jeff
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Nice case jeff
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>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5
did you finally get the case?
how does it look?
I'm between this and the black one... which one dou you think that will be look better with a black nexus?
I just got this case for my RED Nexus 5 and really really like this case. Buttons work much better with this case than my all TPU clear case. Still very slim and fitment is perfect.
Love how it shows off my new phone!!
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I just got this case for my RED Nexus 5 and really really like this case. Buttons work much better with this case than my all TPU clear case. Still very slim and fitment is perfect.
Love how it shows off my new phone!!
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really?
would you post some photo/s?
You'll need to buy a new one soon as they rapidly turn yellow. Mine looked great for about a month.
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really?
would you post some photo/s?
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buttons are pretty awesome on this case. I like it, but ordered knock off Google bumper that should get here soon. I'm not really into the clear hard plastic backs. Feels very light and thin though for a good amount of protection.
For reference I've had:
Spigen ultra slim
Quick sand
Beetle case
Diztronic matte
Cruzerlite
Nillkin
I like this one the best I think. Nillkin is pretty sleek though..
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Caelrie said:
You'll need to buy a new one soon as they rapidly turn yellow. Mine looked great for about a month.
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Very true