I posted this in the other white housing thread, but that one is predominantly filled with GSM housing talk. If a mod finds this redundant, then by all means lock this one up. If not, enjoy everyone
For all my Verizon/Toro buddies out there in pain from a lack of a white housing... lookie lookie
Tada! It's painted with automotive paint from a local body shop. My friend's the manager so he helped me out a bit with this one, although I had to do all the prep work (dis/assembly, sanding, sticker application, etc.). It is painted with the Pearl White paint found on the Lexus IS350 and various pearl white toyota models. All the paint used are bumper spec (in other words, a flex additive was added to allow some flexibility in the paint, as opposed to something used to paint metal body panels), and everything was sealed in with a layer of clear coat.
The battery door isn't done yet, but should be done tomorrow. Shall update appropriately as time allows.
Edit: I'll try to get better pics when the sun comes out (if ever...). These indoor/gloomy pics don't do it justice at all!
Edit 2: All done, check it out! That's a chrome Samsung logo that's sealed in with the clear coat btw
The last pic is trying to demonstrate the pearlescent effect btw
How much?
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How much?
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How much? Like u want to buy the phone? Or how much for all the materials? How much time did it take?
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My apologies. For the materials
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My apologies. For the materials
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It's probably about $30 worth of materials... and I mean JUST materials.
If you want to do this on your own, you will need some VERY fine grit sand paper, disassembly tools, VERY good quality paint with clear coat, the Sammy sticker (from Germany), a paint booth with automotive grade oven, spray gun, a certified automotive painter, and way too much time on your hands.
The painting process used is what auto body shops refer to as "3-stage" paint. This is basically pearlescent paint, which requires multiple methods to acquire the "chameleon" effect. How you do that is beyond me, but the shop did a damn good job of it.
As for pics, I've updated the OP with the completed phone. It is niiiiiiiiiiice :victory:
And a lot of free time
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Matte white would have been sexy as hell....phone still looks good with the pearl white.
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And a lot of free time
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Amen to that one. I probably would only do this again if I'm feelin' frisky with my cellular (don't act like you don't understand what I'm saying )
707: I might be able to get a "frosted" finish instead of the high gloss like this one next time around, but I would imagine the matte finishes would attract the dye from jean pockets way too easily. Wish I could've taken nicer pics to demonstrate the nice pearl effect though.
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Amen to that one. I probably would only do this again if I'm feelin' frisky with my cellular (don't act like you don't understand what I'm saying )
707: I might be able to get a "frosted" finish instead of the high gloss like this one next time around, but I would imagine the matte finishes would attract the dye from jean pockets way too easily. Wish I could've taken nicer pics to demonstrate the nice pearl effect though.
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Yeah, I didn't really think about the whole jeans thing. Maybe a matte black, that would be cool as I well, maybe the next time have a lot of free time I'll try something like this.
The pictures aren't that bad, I do like the way yours turned out, but one thing that bothers me is the chrome Samsung logo on the back, it catches my eye and it looks good, but it sorta looks like it just makes the phone look bulkier and heavier.
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Yeah, I didn't really think about the whole jeans thing. Maybe a matte black, that would be cool as I well, maybe the next time have a lot of free time I'll try something like this.
The pictures aren't that bad, I do like the way yours turned out, but one thing that bothers me is the chrome Samsung logo on the back, it catches my eye and it looks good, but it sorta looks like it just makes the phone look bulkier and heavier.
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I actually wanted a smaller Samsung logo, but that was the smallest I could find on eBay (there's only one dude who sells them, he's from Germany). Either way, I just really liked the way it was sealed by the clear coat so smoothly.
BTW, all the original logos (Verizon, Samsung, 4GLTE) that were embossed on the original cover no longer show. There isn't even a hint of a bump where they used to be
Looks kind of cool, but I wonder how long it will hold up. I would think that it would chip really easily. Either way thumbs up for having the nads to do something you like.
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Looks kind of cool, but I wonder how long it will hold up. I would think that it would chip really easily. Either way thumbs up for having the nads to do something you like.
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Guess I'll never know. I actually sold this phone to another Nexus user (he had his phone "stolen" from him, but I'll leave it at that for his privacy concerns). I felt kinda sad to let this go, because he didn't seem to to realize how special (at least to me) this particular Gnex was. Wasn't even aware that there is no such thing as a white Verizon Gnex except customs.
Oh well, it's gone now and I have some money to bring the gf to Vegas :victory:
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http://pocketnow.com/android/is-samsung-working-on-a-galaxy-b-phone-without-a-bezel
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I wouldn't want to worry about inconsistent touches with the sides of my fingers and palm...
It's a cool concept. Personally, if it's not a Nexus I won't be purchasing it.
Not a fan at all. Looks weird to me. Maybe it's just cause I'm so used to a bezel?
I'd hit it.
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It's a cool concept. Personally, if it's not a Nexus I won't be purchasing it.
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This also.
1. It is ugly
2. Interested to see how a case can be put on it.
3. If it ever fell on any corner that screen would be finished.
Why is a dead person holding it?
That should have been the Zoolander phone.
Can we have this on desktop LCDs instead? Three of them would make for a killer Eyefinity / NV Surround gaming setup.
I dunno 'bout bezel-free but I reckon itd look awesome with a very thin bezel....
This would be awesome. I can see this happening easy. The HD TV's Sammy and LG have basically no bazel at all.
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That's horribly unattractive, and looks really 'shopped to me. Oh, wait, it is... " For instance, if you take a look at our mock-up above...". Not that it matters, it's still ugly. I think producing a "round" screen with no bezel might be kind of cool. I look at the Gnex and think how sweet it would be if the screen matched the contours of the top and bottom of the phone. Some times I look at the screen and think square peg, round hole.
http://youtu.be/3aLaCKVH2Q4
Hey guys,
So a week ago i was planning on painting my car mirrors..but I didnt know if i was gonna like it...so I was looking for a cheaper solution...
On diferent car forums I found about this PLASTIDIP thing...so I went to hom depot and for 5 bucks picked me a can
Plastipid is actually like rubberising a surface...best part ITS NOT PERMANENT!!! so if i ever get bored i can remove it like removing glue from your hand
I decded to expand the use of it to my case..and man it looks AWESOME!..no more sliding ..super grippy and if u need a retouch just simply spray another coat
not sure how long it ll last but with a can u can do like 30 cases.. Enjoy!
This works also on phones as well ..BUT be very careful blocking everything from the front part..I would only do the back cover of it if anything
PD im not responsible if you mess up your phone/case
Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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Here some people applied that to their winter wheel and it lasted the whole winter and it's still perfect so I wouldn't be afraid on the case.
That's a great idea, I might do that.
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
IIIPowerIII said:
Ill have to wait a little before i can try that.
Here we only have the standard color like black, blue, red and clear. And its expensive 15-20$ per can. Ill have to buy some from US
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holy crap!!!! thats expensive!!!
you know what color they have here??? flat white!!! a matt white case....mmmm. i might do that to my other hard cases
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so far im super digging it..my car mirrors look awesome...we ll see how long it lasts...but again what i like the most is if i say i want back my glossiness i just peel it off
it takes a total of like 1.5 hrs with the waiting time
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just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
bill12690 said:
just fyi, they do offer glossy finishes
edit: oh, and +1 for flat white...
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Damn ..I can't find glossy finish at all here in Vegas guess I'll be ordering online
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Reporting back..its been a couple days I'm finally fully used to the texture ..its still holding nice
Did a small drop test .no scratches on the case and it did a different sound when hitting the ground (due the rubberized texture )
I left the phone on my car by accident at 85 degrees here in Vegas...came back and phone was cool ..so the thingy helped with heat absorption ..
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I was having extremely difficult time in choosing which color of the device to go with...
I've had White and Black iPhone 4s before and now I have the Black iPhone 4S.
Through out my life... I've only had black phones... and I felt like White was a refreshing changes.
So, when I actually wanted to go with the White Galaxy S3... T-Mobile was actually backordered with the White device. So I only had an option of Blue of 16GB.
Also, I did my extensive research on which case and stylus to buy as well... so I've finally managed to go with a perfect match for our beautiful pebble blue.
I went with Atomic Blue of Otterbox and the combo of Elago Stylus with Pen and a extra tip.
Otterbox Defender is a amazing case... Not only this make the phone almost indestructible and makes the phone feel like a phone (added weight)
Sure, this case will add bulk and weight to the device, but remember that accidents can happen and this case is a investment for those who are clumsy.
Also, I think the color balance between pebble blue and the navy and green color of the Otterbox case makes it very unique.
I hope you enjoy the pictures and feel free to ask any questions. Oh and I am still debating if I should go with White one still...
You guys can convince me to stick with the pebble blue, instead of white.
(I made a poll option to help me to decide if I should keep the blue or exchange for white)
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EDIT: I have made a typo for the title... It should be Otterbox Defender in Atomic color... sorry for confusion!
I have same case and am loving it
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I have same case and am loving it
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yessir! indeed. I am guessing you have the pebble blue as well? I want to check out how it would look on White S3
I think blue is cooler. And it won't fade like white phones often do. What do you use the stylus for? I haven't seen the before
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unique77 said:
I think blue is cooler. And it won't fade like white phones often do. What do you use the stylus for? I haven't seen the before
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I'm using my stylus for s-memo. I was tempted to buy the galaxy note for T-Mobile, but I can just buy the stylus for my s3. It's not as accurate as the note, but it works! Best of all s3 is newer and faster!
So what do you mean by fading for white phones?
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Very sharp! I have the same case except it is the Teal (ish, whatever color you'd like to call it) version of it. I have the White Galaxy S 3 in it and I like how it looks. I originally wanted the blue one, but after the employee there let me see both of them in my case I opted for the white. I'd post a picture but I'm not a the 10 post count lol.
How are you liking the stylus? Do they work well on the S 3 for actually writing and things like that?
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Very sharp! I have the same case except it is the Teal (ish, whatever color you'd like to call it) version of it. I have the White Galaxy S 3 in it and I like how it looks. I originally wanted the blue one, but after the employee there let me see both of them in my case I opted for the white. I'd post a picture but I'm not a the 10 post count lol.
How are you liking the stylus? Do they work well on the S 3 for actually writing and things like that?
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I love it! It was only $12 @amazon. Honestly I bought this one over the other ones, because the feature of the built in pen and an extra tip as well. Also the color of the stylus (indigo blue) matches perfectly with the pebble blue s3.
Only downside would be when writing on s-memo its not 100% accurate. Meaning writing can be a little aliasing on the edges.
I tried comparing my girlfriend's galaxy note, this thing is super accurate (using s-pen) but using the elago stylus makes it aliasing as well. It's not a bad trade off. Can't complain for $12 and the quality.
I'd highly recommend it! 8/10 because of not being completely accurate.
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yessir! indeed. I am guessing you have the pebble blue as well? I want to check out how it would look on White S3
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Yup i have pebble blue and my gf has the pink and purple
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Hey I have a few questions please about the Otterbox defender case :
- How much does it weight without the galaxy s3 in ? ( 80g, 100g ?)
- How thick is it ? ( add 1 cm to galaxy s3 or more ?)
- Does the screen protector built in can be replace by an other standard screen protect if it's damaged ?
Thank you.
Btw, it's look like a nice case !
Sorry for my english.
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I'm using my stylus for s-memo. I was tempted to buy the galaxy note for T-Mobile, but I can just buy the stylus for my s3. It's not as accurate as the note, but it works! Best of all s3 is newer and faster!
So what do you mean by fading for white phones?
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I've owned a few white phones in the past. After a year or so they just don't look so bright white anymore. Maybe that's not th case with the s3 but thwts why I personally stay away from white ones. That and white cars. They just highlight all imperfections and any dirt whatsoever.
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Hey I have a few questions please about the Otterbox defender case :
- How much does it weight without the galaxy s3 in ? ( 80g, 100g ?)
- How thick is it ? ( add 1 cm to galaxy s3 or more ?)
- Does the screen protector built in can be replace by an other standard screen protect if it's damaged ?
Thank you.
Btw, it's look like a nice case !
Sorry for my english.
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Im not 100% sure how much it weighs. but it sure does add more weight to it. (I personally like heaviness of the phone)
Thickness is about twice as S3...
And screen protector is built in to the case itself... They are anti-reflection protector. You can take it out and use your own screen protector for problem.
The screen protector is there to be a protection from sand and etc...
I am not a fan of this screen protector, because it gives rainbow effect on the screen, but you'll be thanking this case when accident happens or when the sun is glaring on your phone.
I hope I've answered all your questions. Also, youtube has plenty video on the size comparison.
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I've owned a few white phones in the past. After a year or so they just don't look so bright white anymore. Maybe that's not th case with the s3 but thwts why I personally stay away from white ones. That and white cars. They just highlight all imperfections and any dirt whatsoever.
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personally, I have a black car and I think it shows way more grime then the white cars do... Also I've had White BBs before and it was fine until the leather part was attracting dirt and finger oil.
Damn, the poll saids to get the white phone... I might just exchange it. damn it!
Thank you for these explanations.
Yeah, I have watch some videos on youtube and it's look quite heavy ( personally, I dont like that )
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Thank you for these explanations.
Yeah, I have watch some videos on youtube and it's look quite heavy ( personally, I dont like that )
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well, remember... galaxy s3 is super light... and it feels like im not holding a phone on my hand.
I remember I had my s3 (without any case on) and while holding my naked s3 on my hand... Among my friends I said "anyone know where my phone is...?"
I never felt so dumb in my life. hahahaha
Yeah but in the pocket you feel it very well ^^ It's kinda big and take place.
I will see later if I buy it or not.
Thank you.
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Yeah but in the pocket you feel it very well ^^ It's kinda big and take place.
I will see later if I buy it or not.
Thank you.
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Thats what she said
I use the belt clip that came with Otterbox. It sure does look ridiculous on the belt... because it is damn big phone (although it's slim). But you know what, I've been told that the size matters
Anyways, you won't regret buying the Defender series... because Honestly, I think definer series offer better color options and it offers BETTER protection in real world.
Plus, $50 is pretty expensive, but getting from amazon... you can save about $20. so either way, you'll be able to save some money.
Keep us posted on which case you are going with... Also, I might buy SGP neo case, but I've been reading that these have problems with power/volume buttons... so I might skip and get the SGP thin air case instead. I will post up reviews and picture once all these cases arrive.
Also, I have Diztronic case as well (in matte blue). I will post a review and pictures up very soon!
Currently, I'm just with a cheap case from ebay and it fits quite well. I don't know if I'm ready to put 30/40 euros on a case by the way, quite expensive for a protection.
But don't worry, if I buy one, I will tell you
Edit: I just forgot to ask you something; some people said that there is a gap between the screen protector build in and the screen itself. Do you notice it or it was a random defect ?
Thanks.
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Currently, I'm just with a cheap case from ebay and it fits quite well. I don't know if I'm ready to put 30/40 euros on a case by the way, quite expensive for a protection.
But don't worry, if I buy one, I will tell you
Edit: I just forgot to ask you something; some people said that there is a gap between the screen protector build in and the screen itself. Do you notice it or it was a random defect ?
Thanks.
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I understand that you love you phone also, what color is your s3?
To answer your questions, yes that's definitely true. But, I have a extra screen protector on my phone itself.. (now I have to send it back for the dead pixels, and exchanging for the white one). I wouldn't go far as to say it's a defect, but the gap is VERY minimal. You'll be able to tell when you are just lightly tapping the touch screen. but it won't affect the sensitivity of the device itself.
If you don't like that, you can always remove the screen protector and use your own SP.
Also, I would like to know for those people who have voted for the poll.
Why did you guys vote for the white? instead of the blue?
Thanks for the answer.
I have a blue galaxy s3
So I thought the Gnex looked kinda boring as it stands (esp since there are no buttons on the front face), so I decided to customize my VERIZON Gnex a bit.
Before anything even happens, I want to find some parts to make it my own original design. Here are the things I'm looking for:
1) Brushed aluminum (silver) battery door; ideal design would be circular patterns that radiate from a central point (like the Acer Transformer Prime tablet)
2) A small Samsung decal in gray, silver or black (preference in that order)
3) A small Google decal in gray, silver or black (preference in that order)
4) A medium sized Nexus "X" decal
I would then paint my middle housing (and all buttons) the pearl white that's found on the Lexus IS 350/250. The back door would either be the brushed aluminum (silver), or I'd paint the original one the same pearl white and apply the Samsung, Google and/or Nexus decals accordingly.
Sadly, I've spent some time searching for the above items on eBay and have found nothing for my Verizon Gnex. Please point me in the right direction if you know where I could find such items. I know this kind of project is very popular (referring to the thread about the white housing), but I wanted mine to be a little more original. I have access to an auto body shop, so the painting isn't the main issue.
Criticism is welcome.
Make the images yourself then take it to one of those sticker places at the malls and have them make it for u. Won't cost too much and you will be able to get exactly what u want
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Make the images yourself then take it to one of those sticker places at the malls and have them make it for u. Won't cost too much and you will be able to get exactly what u want
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Haven't seen em yet. Maybe i gotta keep an open eye out for it
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If there isn't a manufacturer already making them, the battery cover in aluminum could get a little pricey. You would probably need to have it produced as a one-off piece from a machine shop with a CNC machine. I don't know for sure, but wouldn't that much metal have a detrimental effect on your signal quality? It seems like NFC would have a hard time at least, since it's range is so limited already. Either way, the idea sounds pretty cool. Would love to see some pictures when you get everything together.
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If there isn't a manufacturer already making them, the battery cover in aluminum could get a little pricey. You would probably need to have it produced as a one-off piece from a machine shop with a CNC machine. I don't know for sure, but wouldn't that much metal have a detrimental effect on your signal quality? It seems like NFC would have a hard time at least, since it's range is so limited already. Either way, the idea sounds pretty cool. Would love to see some pictures when you get everything together.
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Aluminium batter covers already exist on ebay and they kill NFC entirely. That's the reason why they aren't that popular.
This is how they look for the international version. Does not work with the Verizon (i515) version though.
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Aluminium batter covers already exist on ebay and they kill NFC entirely. That's the reason why they aren't that popular.
This is how they look for the international version. Does not work with the Verizon (i515) version though.
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Cool. Thanks for confirming that suspicion.
I actually dont use nfc at all right now, so its low on my priority list. However, i dont plan on having one custom made due to pricing. If anything now, i might make it full silver or pearl white with the decals.
Still lookin for decals tho
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I found this for anyone who might like this design instead of a more minimalistic one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/11081105592...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_600wt_1037
Soon...
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Soon...
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Holy crap that actually looks sick. Might get me one and go careless for this.
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Wow, the only case I might actually like.
Put me in the game
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That looks nice!
this isnt a case though is it? its more like permanent skin.
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this isnt a case though is it? its more like permanent skin.
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I'm curious as well
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Correct, its a skin. They make some very high quality stuff. It can be removed
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Do they use 3M like dbrand? I loved dbrand's skins for Nexus 4. I'm waiting for them to make customs for the One, but they had a problem with One build variants.
From that angle, it looks like it raises the back enough so that it protects the camera. But that's probably not the case since it's just since a skin...
so i am not sure if http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HTC-One-M7-Brushed-Metal-Edition-Skin-Wrap-Cover-Sticker-Protector-NOT-CASE-/161012168793?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item257d12b859 this is the same thing, but seems pretty close and its available on the uk ebay already
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so i am not sure if http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HTC-One-M...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item257d12b859 this is the same thing, but seems pretty close and its available on the uk ebay already
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Man, I would totally get that if it came with side skins
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Good Point, however, most skins i've seen kind of wrap the sides with the back part of the skin. So they might not be separate, but the back might cover the sides as well, a shame that there are no photos of the sides =/
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Good Point, however, most skins i've seen kind of wrap the sides with the back part of the skin. So they might not be separate, but the back might cover the sides as well, a shame that there are no photos of the sides =/
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I hope someone will buy an let us know It would take a while for them to ship to me here in the USA but I wouldn't mind it if someone can confirm. But judging my how the kept the white in the back i'm guessing they kept the side open too
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@iraqgsm Should be up on the site tomorrow!
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so i am not sure if http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HTC-One-M7-Brushed-Metal-Edition-Skin-Wrap-Cover-Sticker-Protector-NOT-CASE-/161012168793?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item257d12b859 this is the same thing, but seems pretty close and its available on the uk ebay already
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FYI if anyone wants to get one of these skins ask them what the dimensions are for them and compare to your phones.
dbrand had problems with the build qualities of the One and the difference between the different variants.
Here's what they said when I asked about them making a custom for my One. And these guys are meticulous about their quality/fit.
PS I bought a Nexus 4 custom skin from them, it fits perfectly, as if it was a part of the phone.
I'm waiting for dbrand to finish perfecting them. 3M gave them a leftover roll for the red carbon fiber used on the new ferrari.
It's rough man... HTC won't give us any of the CAD files due to some bs about not being a part of their "licensed accessory partner program". We can confirm that some devices are slightly different than others. The tolerance is about 0.2mm, which doesn't sound like a lot, but it really is.
Disclaimer: stop reading now if you don't want excessive details.
With the HTC One, because the device has a slight curvature on the back and rounded edges, users can't properly align it using a corner. It must be aligned using either the HTC logo or the camera/flash cutout. The tolerance lies between those two areas (the HTC logo and the camera/flash). So, for example, say on device X the HTC logo was 0.2mm lower than on device Y. Not only would the camera/flash cutouts be off by 0.2mm, but the skin would be hanging off the bottom edge by 0.2mm. The solution here is to create cutouts which are ~0.45mm larger than they need to be, and an outer limit which is ~0.225mm shorter from each side. The result is a skin that looks like it was half-assed, when the reality of the situation is that HTC's manufacturing process is just not stringent enough. The alternative is to go out and buy 3 sample phones from each carrier (9 in total in North America, totaling 27 phones), and test to see which carriers have which versions of each device. We would then have a selection page during checkout for each carrier and supply skins separately for each. While is is the route our CEO wants to take, the design team feels that the sample size is not great enough to accurately gauge what is what. It'll just end up being a cluster**** of skins that are slightly off.
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PcFish said:
FYI if anyone wants to get one of these skins ask them what the dimensions are for them and compare to your phones.
dbrand had problems with the build qualities of the One and the difference between the different variants.
Here's what they said when I asked about them making a custom for my One. And these guys are meticulous about their quality/fit.
PS I bought a Nexus 4 custom skin from them, it fits perfectly, as if it was a part of the phone.
I'm waiting for dbrand to finish perfecting them. 3M gave them a leftover roll for the red carbon fiber used on the new ferrari.
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Well I've just bought the red leather skin off the same company this morning.
The one at the end;
It should be with me in the next few days and I will post pics of how the fit is of that, as it should be the same as the brushed aluminium skin.
I've got a grinder with a wire wheel... Any takers?
Sent from my aluminum T.A.R.D.I.S!
And they're out!
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fde2blk22 said:
And they're out!
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Man been following this thread , really hope they can get accurate cad measurements for the us version , really want to buy this but considering the reply from icarbons , i guess i'll just waitit out, I'll keep following this thread for any furhter developement..........