As far as a gamepad and battery cover protector goes, what do you think?
The gamepad protector seems like a good idea but what do you think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Carbo...370&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=260998066856&
nice might get one
at least it stops XP from scratches and weighs less than a case
boomtngz said:
nice might get one
at least it stops XP from scratches and weighs less than a case
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If you decide to get it let me know what you think of it, I'm already using a case but can still make use of it.
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I got one, I dropped my play about 4 times total now and it started to scratch the game pad when i open it so i bought it....looks cool enough everything works fine just take ur time putting it on.
Xplay said:
I got one, I dropped my play about 4 times total now and it started to scratch the game pad when i open it so i bought it....looks cool enough everything works fine just take ur time putting it on.
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Is it re-usable? Where did you get it and what brand is it?
I'm using the Trident case but I could still use it to protect the game pad - and the battery cover even tho it's already protected.
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Is it re-usable? Where did you get it and what brand is it?
I'm using the Trident case but I could still use it to protect the game pad - and the battery cover even tho it's already protected.
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Not sure if reusable but i doubt it....if i remember correctly it says u can remove it without leaving any crap on the phone so it might be reusable i havent tried....i got mine from ebay it was like 6 bux u cant go wrong with that and i dont use the battery cover i have a case already.
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Is it re-usable? Where did you get it and what brand is it?
I'm using the Trident case but I could still use it to protect the game pad - and the battery cover even tho it's already protected.
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Not sure if reusable but i doubt it....if i remember correctly it says u can remove it without leaving any crap on the phone so it might be reusable i havent tried....i got mine from ebay it was like 6 bux u cant go wrong with that and i dont use the battery cover i have a case already.
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Sweet thnx for the info.
Does the game pad protecter hinder the touch pad performance? The picture looks like it covers them up completely.
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ya theyre covered but they work flawlessly ...if u need it dont even hesitate:good:
i have it cause i was pretty obsessive with gamepad protection. it is amazing; the only thing is, when i tried to put it on it wasn't the right size and there was a piece hanging out on the top (and i couldn't close the gamepad obviously). i had to cut it with scissors. i also heard about people pushing it underneath the slider with a knife, i couldn't do it, it was too thick. when i cut it, it was still difficult to close the gamepad because of the sudden thickness increase. it's completely negligible, but it didn't work. so i just used some transparent scotch tape to smooth it out and now it works perfectly.
all of this is restricted to a small strip on the top of the gamepad, don't worry
I've been eyeing this for months now... But I'm only interested on the circular sticker for the D-Pad and PS buttons. I won't be putting on the entire sticker that will cover the word XPERIA on the gamepad. It looks awesomely sick I think!
Wow thanks! Didn't know they did things like that looks good,might have to get one:good:
I bought this last year and I've still not received it.
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wow, looks great the carbon fiber. just like a cars fan would like his phone to look like :good:
it's nice
Yes it is very cool but be careful while sticking it on.
As you can see I haven't done the best job with the sticking but it's still awesome.
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do you have any problems closing the gamepad? i had to cut the thing to make it fit and used tape to smooth the sliding. it's almost invisible but i had to :\
Nope no problem with the sliding up or down and I never cut anything. It may be the tiniest bit less smoother than normal but it's almost perfect.
Maybe you never stuck it on properly like a bit of the sticker had to be pushed under the gamepad.
I dunno as you can see my sticker isn't perfectly stuck on but the slidings fine.
You should just keep it the way you have it though if the sticker is invisible it shouldn't matter
yea, of course i'm gonna keep it like this unless i'll want to take it off. when i tried to push part of the sticker under the gamepad i simply couldn't, it was too thick. strange... :\
anyways, do you think the sticker pushes the screen-gamepad gap? it seems that it just fit the small "void" that was there before, so it actually should be a good thing.
Just wanted to say i recently bought this and its mad. I would recommend it.
/==(CyberScopes)==\
Perhaps I'll buy it sometime.
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Hey guys...got the PhantomSkin Chromatic kit in the mail today and decided to install it this morning. The package was very impressive. Included was the Chromatic kit and 2 free screen savers. I was currently using the black OEM gel case with the dinky screen protector. I first put on the screen protector follwing the instructions given. The install was a breeze! Coming from a ZAGG shield, I was very impressed with this screen protector. The screen was clear with little to minimal orange peel! I then started with the Chromatic Install. The battery cover went on smooth. The next thing I did was the camera part. I noticed even though I was pressing down hard and hitting it with the dryer, the sides would pop up! The MT4G has alot of rounded corners so this really concerned me. I went ahead with the bottom part and the sides. Nothing was holding, I dont know if it was the weather or what...I started peeling it off to return the product but decided to look read up here alittle bit. Thanks to member "methodz" who installed this also, I found a new way to install it. I just put on piece by piece, but instead of using the dryer, he recommended a lighter!!! After hearing this, the install was cake..everything stuck on like a glove. I dont recommend this product unless you have the black version as there are many gaps! I love the CF look and it feels great, I am going to keep this setup and match it with the OEM holster till a Otterbox series comes out. Sorry for the big pics, but I wanted everyone to see the detail and the gaps. Hope this helps anybody who was thinking of installing this kit! On to the pics!!!
-Merwin
FYI: I aligned the battery cover after these pictures were taken.
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Man that looks good.Also looks like a lot of work to get perfectly lined up and stuck down.How much was that?
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It looks difficult but really easy. It was easy to align. The kit cost $29.99 but there is a 30% off coupon on their site. You get the Chromatic kit plus two free screen protectors for $20.96 shipped to your door!
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I'm gonna make out resident screen protector application expert put mine on! It should be here soon
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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the back of my phone looks like that, but i didn't use the side pieces, just the 3 main pieces on the back.
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Looks good methodz! Your lighter post saved me!
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That looks really good, but I don't think I'd have the patience to line all those pieces up perfectly. What's it going to be like when/if you ever decide to remove them off the phone?
I checked out that site after getting my MT4G, and can't you choose what design you want for your phone? It didn't even show a picture of what it would look like after selecting the one for the MT4G.
Nice photos BTW!
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Thanks! I used by DSLR and bounced the flash so you can get an idea of the CF pattern and tried to get as much detail as possible. The install was easy bro! Also I peeled off some of the stuff i slightly heated and it came off without residue!
Looks good, but it would concern me that the silver bezel is still exposed to possible scratching/damage in the event of a drop. Is there any way to protect that with a skinz type of system like this?
Also, you were able to peel off some without residue, but does anyone have experience trying to get this kind of thing off after a few months?
How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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How exactly to use the lighter???
I am unpacking now...
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Just get close to the parts that arent sticking well and run it back and forth maybe like 3 timess to give it a little heat. Dont let the flame touch the CF. Get your thumb afterwards and stroke it into place LOL! GL on the install!
Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
yes, this phone has a lot curve, Even Zagg was hard to put on the phone. but I manage to get zagg stick in to the phone now.
If it doesn't work, I can send it back for replacement. I hope you guy can send your Phantom skinz back too if you mess it up.
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How exactly to use the lighter???
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haha, i guess i'm daring... i stuck the skin on first and lit the actual CF areas. just don't light it for too long or you can damage something, just a split second or a few passes. you will find some of the skin doesn't stick too well if it is cold out so you will have to heat it. the instructions say use a blow dryer but i used a lighter instead.
I did it! And actually I am very impressed with my results on CF skin! Was easy and trick with the lighter worked fantastic! Very pleased! Looks and feels great!
Thank you guyz!
Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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HAHAHAH! This my first time! Tell you what..you root my phone and I'll lay this down for you LOL!
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thats kinda how it works out... i work at radioshack and im the one resident geek... i root all the phones, hack wii's, xbox, ps3... one of the guys is really good at applying screen protectors and such. when mine gets here i'll take it to him and have him put it on... then im sure we'll go use that lighter for something else...
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Looks nice! I would warn people you will feel the edges of the skin when you hold the phone. I used that on an iPhone and removed it after getting tired of feeling the edges of the skin.
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Neah, I barely feel anything. It really depends, I guess, on the shape of the phone. Maybe iPhone is not well suited for this, but mine feels smooth and nice.
I warmed up really well the edges with the lighter when I applied the skin, so it set tight.
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Geezz....I already messed up the screen shield.....DUNNO this instruction says soap, but id doesn't workout....
I see kinda wave-y pattern....is it normal?
Ain't for me this job...I'm pissed now
PS: redid it, look ok now, not perfect job though......Scared to apply the CF skin.
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Just a note for others: the screen protector will show artifacts and other random blobs that may look like smudges when its fresh. This should go away within 48 hours as it completely dries. Just relax and be patient, the world wasn't built in a day.
AFAIK all of these types of protectors (zagg, bse, ps)recommend putting the phone down for 24hrs after application.... to ensure it sticks, and to allow the solution to dry
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As soon as you squeeze out most of the water it will work fine for usage. At least with the phantom skinz.
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Alright guys, I got this case as its been popular in the comunity and wanted to give it a try...this case is absolutely gorgeous...looks great, feels great and seems to be one of the most protective cases out there that lets you keep the slick look of the device BUT the bad outweights the good... my main concern were the buttons..I got into a couple of rage moments and i believe I developed new muscles in my thumb from trying to press the on/off screen.
Watch the video and make your own decision
Hope this helps you guys!
http://youtu.be/pkHHeVQgNL0
Just commented on your other video haha. You just go out and buy a million cases? Haha. But if you put a piece of paper where the volume buttons and where the power button is. It will help out making them easier to press. Just fyi
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I have this case and with extended use the button areas do get softer.
Quality is top notch. And in terms of slipperyness.. its not as bad as glossy cases but definitely does not stick like rubber. This is actually a good thing because when its in your pocket it glides of easy.
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yes..its impossible to disagree that the quality is just amazing..cant match it at all ,and the look is just plain great..but for the price tag I really expected a little more R&D and not having to do work arounds to use them comfortably
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Just commented on your other video haha. You just go out and buy a million cases? Haha. But if you put a piece of paper where the volume buttons and where the power button is. It will help out making them easier to press. Just fyi
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haha! negative, I get them as gifts or people send them to me to review them and to write an honest opinion..thats why you dont see me lying about the case hehe.
Yeah the paper thingy does work ,but my point was like after normal people (not us phone junkies) get the case, they have to do something else to make it work. And after paying 35 dollars thats just isnt fair . Now if people picked them up for free or shipping only..it hella worth it
I wish they come with a revision because if they do That will be the case i would be sporting for good
Despite the quirks, I can say that the case works. I was climbing stairs in an apartment complex, and my phone covered with this case, fell out of my pocket and dropped about 12 feet in height. Whew.. Thank goodness for this case, it survived... Very happy that I spent money on this case.
thats a mortal drop dude!!!! im glad the phone survived! yeah its a great protective case...again if they fix that little issue it ll b a winner for sure!
I tried the paper thing and three paper would move out of place or just keep the button down.could someone put up a video of how to "mod" this case
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I tried the paper thing and three paper would move out of place or just keep the button down.could someone put up a video of how to "mod" this case
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and lets send it to D3o themselves hehehe
I got the all black one, and of course was before this video was posted...
What I ended up doing was taking an exacto blade and cutting along the wide parts of the buttons near where the mold for each one starts. The buttons now press with ease and the cuts are not visible.
I tried the deal with the paper under the buttons first, but it made the buttons too easy to press, they phone kept getting turned on in my pocket.
how easy was cutting around?
cutting through was easy, you just don't want to cut all the way around the button.
You only cut the longest sides of the buttons. There was an illustration somewhere in regards to the same thing.
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cutting through was easy, you just don't want to cut all the way around the button.
You only cut the longest sides of the buttons. There was an illustration somewhere in regards to the same thing.
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Cool I'm going to try that ! Thanks
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I love this case! I have the 2 tone black back and gray front. This may sound crazy, but I'm thinking about taking it to a skate shop and having grip tape installed on the back part.
Nice review, a bit long though to make your point. I have this case and its really nice. I personally love it. I don't mind the button issue though, I have adapted. It does get a bit annoying at times, but that's only when flashing Roms in CWM. I feel perfectly safe and not afraid to drop my phone. I feel the more careless I am the less I tend to drop it. I bought mine online for $14 so it was a great deal.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
Usually my reviews are the same length and I try to attack the same points so I can have uniformity.
I love the case and after modding it it def went up in my book however the average Joe user won't know how to mod the case
Got my d30 case a couple months ago for 5 bucks, i dont use it anymore more but it developed a crack in the back of the case and yeah buttons were kinda hard to press but you get used to it
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Got my d30 case a couple months ago for 5 bucks, i dont use it anymore more but it developed a crack in the back of the case and yeah buttons were kinda hard to press but you get used to it
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ive also had the case since basically it came out and it has also developed multiple cracks on the back. one runs from the usb port up about an inch, and others are where the buttons are, though smaller. this might be from taking it off and on every once in a while.
sighs. i have a spare one in black though, but i like this white one.
I have had mine now for 3 weeks and I love the case and hate the buttons. I am going to try the mod and see if that helps. The buttons are the only bad thing about this case.
If you ve followed my videos theres one common factor. MY screen is always dirty, scratched and bubbled. Yes I suck at installing screen protectors lol
This lil guy made things easier. The SGP nano is honestly a bubble free aplication. I, a person who cant put a thing straight for his own life, managed to do a clean perfect installation. And ive been using it since and i cant be happier
Here is a little install and review video
http://youtu.be/keygUoglpHw
lucky you bro...i ****ed up all 3 of mine and went in a rage:crying:
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lucky you bro...i ****ed up all 3 of mine and went in a rage:crying:
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Really?? Damn and I thought I was bad.. That's crazy never heard of someone messing them all up. Sorry dude that sucks. Wish I had an extra one to send. Did you contact them? Iirc they warranty installation
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Nice review. I'm enjoying mine after a week and a half. Weird question: do you notice that the screen protector seems to shift around slightly? Sometimes mine is perfectly centered, then when I look at it later it's very clearly too far to one side? And eventually it shifts to the other side or re-centers itself. Either my finger swipes are causing it to slide around or I'm hallucinating!
I just installed this today. Very easy install went on perfect first time. Just have to get used to my fingers not sliding across the screen as well. It's super clear tho can't even really tell it's there unless you are looking for it. Nice sp.
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jh120 said:
Nice review. I'm enjoying mine after a week and a half. Weird question: do you notice that the screen protector seems to shift around slightly? Sometimes mine is perfectly centered, then when I look at it later it's very clearly too far to one side? And eventually it shifts to the other side or re-centers itself. Either my finger swipes are causing it to slide around or I'm hallucinating!
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actually, that has never happened to me. I live in a VERY hot city (las vegas) and havent have that happened.
Edit: Went and left my phone on the heat for a couple minutes and tried doing that and it didnt happen at all. U got some hulk swipes bro!
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I just installed this today. Very easy install went on perfect first time. Just have to get used to my fingers not sliding across the screen as well. It's super clear tho can't even really tell it's there unless you are looking for it. Nice sp.
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Feels just like that glass to me. I think you'll see the initial resistance wears off quickly.
If mine didn't scratch so easily, this would be a great product.
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Feels just like that glass to me. I think you'll see the initial resistance wears off quickly.
If mine didn't scratch so easily, this would be a great product.
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You are right, within an hour or so of using it.... Feels butter smooth. Thanks.
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The initial friction you feel goes away and it feels and looks smooth as glass.. I've had mine on for a week and a half now, these things are great. Also, to the guy who said it is sliding around, either you did not install it correctly or you are REALLY putting some pressure into your swipes (even then I don't see these things moving). I have used Steinheill protectors for years, once they are down, they do not move! You are hallucinating.
I just put one on my GS3. Have to admit, its awesome once on. I've had to double check multiple times to make sure its actually there.
Getting it to separate from the back and front covers it ships with was a challenge. I ended up wasting one of the three in the package, but got a good install on my second attempt. Paired mind with a diztronic tpu case. So far no issues -- let's see how it fares long-term.
Does this screen protector have cut outs for the sensors and the camera or is it one solid piece?
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There is a cutout for the camera
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There is a cutout for the camera
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Does it cover the full screen or is it smaller than the screen?
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Does it cover the full screen or is it smaller than the screen?
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It doesn't cover from edge to edge but covers the usable portion of the screen. Tbh u can't even really tell it's there and if u have a case it covers the edge of the screen protector (at least with my case it does).
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I just put one on my GS3. Have to admit, its awesome once on. I've had to double check multiple times to make sure its actually there.
Getting it to separate from the back and front covers it ships with was a challenge. I ended up wasting one of the three in the package, but got a good install on my second attempt. Paired mind with a diztronic tpu case. So far no issues -- let's see how it fares long-term.
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That's the combo I'm rocking. Diztronic with nano
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Does this screen protector have cut outs for the sensors and the camera or is it one solid piece?
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It's a one piece and doesn't have cutouts but curves that way it goes around the camera and buttons but covers the sensors
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Really?? Damn and I thought I was bad.. That's crazy never heard of someone messing them all up. Sorry dude that sucks. Wish I had an extra one to send. Did you contact them? Iirc they warranty installation
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thanks for the thought... yea i'm usually pretty good and can do it one shot but i guess i waited so long for the phone that i got tooooooo excited ...couldn't center it for my life...i dun mess with warranties...just buy another set...using the free matte finish one from the local store as temp protector. pray my next batch doesn't make me break something.
Thanks for your review!
Still deciding between the optic or nano...
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Thanks for your review!
Still deciding between the optic or nano...
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You are welcome! The optic is super sweet but the clear makes u feel like there is nothing on ur screen
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I want to workout with my Xperia S. There don't seem to be a lot of options. Any suggestions for armbands?
yesterday i ordered this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xperia-Shocksock-Reflective-Sports-Armband/dp/B0082BNXYE
seems good and the price is quite low.
still waiting to arrive
Be sure to post back what you think of it.
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Ebay search Y Fumble. My missus uses it for running and says it never moves. And the XS fits in fine
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So is it any good?
Read some comments and ratings at amazon.
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yesterday i ordered this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xperia-Shocksock-Reflective-Sports-Armband/dp/B0082BNXYE
seems good and the price is quite low.
still waiting to arrive
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well.. its not perfect, but overall i like it.
the phone fits perfectly in it and it's easy to use the touch screen AND the side buttons (its soft on the sides, so you can feel the buttons and press them)
on the downside.. if you have large arms the strap may be too short.
but if you're not a body builder or a fat man, you should be ok.
after you put it on, you should press hard on the strap otherwise it may get loose in about 30min.
but it's ok.. i recommend it!
Armband
You can try on dealextreme.com also
I've got one of these for mine, fits great and even has a bit to put my key when I go out for a run so I don't worry about it falling out my pocket.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-PRO-TEC-ATHLETE-SPORTS-ARMBAND-POUCH-CASE-FOR-SONY-XPERIA-S-PASXSAP-/170893144328?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item27ca067108#ht_4595wt_1185
Just bought my Note 2. The battery came half full so it's charging right now.
The first thing I noticed was the impossibly thin back cover and wondered how many people have managed to break theirs...
It'd be fine if it were made of carbon fiber, but plastic this thin will eventually break, no matter how malleable it is. For crying out loud, I've seen sheets of paper that are thicker than this!
How many of you have broken it already?
It's not going to break under normal use. If you take it off and bend it 90 degrees maybe, but it's not just going to spontaneously shatter on you.
Most people use a case so it wont break from dropping.
Ive never felt like it was going to break when removing or replacing it either.
As long as your not trying to break it, it wont break from normal use.
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The thinner it is the less chance it will break, crack or split.under normal use. I have had mine for just over 3 months and have removed it maybe 10 times. It still loks like new. You should be more worrried about the front anyway. A new case cost buttons in comparrison with the screen or digitizer.
People said the same thing about the galaxy s 2 back cover when that came out. Check out this video of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu5qy6gffbs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Here's another video for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXqnQKs-tA
Samsung's been using this stuff for years for a simple reason - it's light, and strong.
- Frank
Been using s2 before this and never heard of broken backcover. You would be surprise how malleable and strong it is.
Now a broken screen is another matter that you should be more concern about.
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They must create it like that to make the device light
I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-Metal-back-cover-battery-door-case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note2-N7100-/150962863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc
My god that is super blingy
i dropped mine from like 15 cm from the ground went it came flying out my bag, it cracked, you can barely notice it
but once i know it's there it ****ing bothers
Well buy a replacement, they're cheap.
Every 2-3 days I replace my battery with a charged one and I have done this with my note N7000 as well as my current N7100. This had led me to zero issues, not even a piece of the battery casing on either phone have broke off. These were designed very well where they will hold up to more than your everyday usage.
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I changed the back cover. Cheap and cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Golden-...863292?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2326167cbc
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Just a quick heads up for battery cover buyers:
The item listing doesn't say whether this cover contains the NFC antenna like the Samsung covers do. I know some of the aftermarket covers don't have it. Anyone wanting to retain NFC functionality should be sure and check this before ordering an aftermarket Note 2 battery cover.
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Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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desirer said:
Well mine got nfc on it. And even it doesnt got one its just $0.99
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As it's a metal back cover I don't think the NFC will work.
Someone posted in the accessories section saying they had bought a metal back cover with NFC, however upon testing it the NFC didn't actually work.
For someone like me in the UK though that's hardly an issue, NFC isn't widely used here, the only use we have for it now is if we want to use NFC tags, and that's about it.
FWIW, I have an Epic 4G that uses the same thin plastic back. I've had that phone for 2 years and there are no cracks, damage to the phone or anything. Actually looks pretty darn new, save for where some of the clearcoat is coming off around the speakerhole. Of all the things to be concerned about on this phone, the back is the least of my worries.