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The Goal:
I want to show the people a great way to add a unique touch to their Xoom's while protecting them with style. I also want to give the people the chance to show off thier custom Xoom's.
If you have an awesome skin decal, a cool case, or anything else and would like to show off your Xoom, please post the pics here for all of us to see just as I have done with mine. If you don't happen to have a unique Xoom... then we can get you one! Check out the website section below if you would like to give your Xoom a complete makeover with a new custom skin decal.
It's not easy getting a good pic when every single part of my Xoom is super glossy, but I tried. Lol.
My 3G Xoom With Gel Skin: (Final Fantasy VII Themed) (Updated: 7/26)
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The skin decal I am using is a gel skin that has a nice glossy 3D effect that can only really be truly appreciated in person. It looks spectacular! Trust me. And it feels very comfortable to hold, which is always a plus thanks to the gel. All of my personally owned devices are skinned, and I highly recommend the gel skins over the other choices because they look great and feel fantastic.
Website:
Unique Skins - Xoom Gel Skin (50% off). Was: $39.90, Currently: $19.95
Unique Skins - Xoom Scratch Resistant Skin. Currently: $39.99
Unique Skins - Xoom Basic Skin. Currently: $14.99
If you are interested in skinning your Xoom with a cool custom skin decal like mine, then this website is just for you. They also offer a wide variety of other devices that you can skin. It's my number one source for skinning devices, and all gel skins are currently 50% off!
Make A Difference:
Be unique, stand out, customize, personalize, turn heads, protect, make a statement, or all of the above! Customize your Xoom with a cool skin decal today! You won't regret it.
Final Note:
If you are thinking about getting an awesome skin decal or case for your Xoom, please let us know. If/when you get it, please post up the front and back pics as soon as you can so that the world can see your awesome new skin decal!
If you have any questions or would like to comment on something, please feel free to do so. Share your opinion, let me know what you think. I'm more than happy to help out with anything that I can. And, if you have found this thread useful: don't forget to give me a thanks.
Happy Xooming!
If I'm getting a skin, I'd want it because it's thin. The "gel" skin would just be annoying to me, especially because it would get in the way of fitting cases over it.
I've used skins from gelaskins (gelaskins.com) in the past and I was extremely satisfied. They also offer customized skins but have a lot of designs available from various artists. I'm probably going to be getting a skin type cover and I'll probably be ordering from gelaskins since I've had great experiences with them on my past devices.
Btw. You seem to like final fantasy. A lot.
CC Lemon said:
If I'm getting a skin, I'd want it because it's thin. The "gel" skin would just be annoying to me, especially because it would get in the way of fitting cases over it.
I've used skins from gelaskins (gelaskins.com) in the past and I was extremely satisfied. They also offer customized skins but have a lot of designs available from various artists. I'm probably going to be getting a skin type cover and I'll probably be ordering from gelaskins since I've had great experiences with them on my past devices.
Btw. You seem to like final fantasy. A lot.
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Indeed I do like Final Fantasy as it is my favorite RPG series of all time, and it has been since the original. So as my favorite series in the whole world, I like to represent. Ya know what I mean? It's really no different than people who obsess over their favorite sports teams. Lol.
And I hear ya about wanting a thin device. The other 2 choices I listed for my examples are thin, adding zero bulk. The gels skins will add some bulk yes because of the gel, but the point of a skin decal is to look good while protecting the device all at the same time. The skins make your devices smudge proof, scratch proof, and nearly damage proof for the average consumer, especially for the gel skins because they are a little thicker and will hold up better.
If you do get a skin, please put it up here for us. Would love to see what kind of design you will cook up for your Xoom.
Here is my skin. Makes my Xoom Perfecto
Got it from a danish website. About 25$
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium App
tw1nz said:
Here is my skin. Makes my Xoom Perfecto
Got it from a danish website. About 25$
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium App
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Looking good! Thank you for being the first to share. I bet you can't lose that thing, huh? It's so eye catching!
tw1nz said:
Here is my skin. Makes my Xoom Perfecto
Got it from a danish website. About 25$
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium App
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That skin is hilarious. Looks just like the late 80's trapper keepers I used to rest my head on while sleeping in class.
beowolfschaefer said:
That skin is hilarious. Looks just like the late 80's trapper keepers I used to rest my head on while sleeping in class.
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Hah! That gave me a good laugh.
Anyone know of a UK version of the site?
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Anyone know of a UK version of the site?
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Hmm... I do not know of a UK version for this website, sorry man. But, I have an alternative if you would like. You can't make your own skins, but it has a decent selection of designs that you can choose from.
http://www.decalgirl.com/search.view?searchterm=xoom
DecalGirl is pretty sweet. It's a very popular and well known site for skins, and it does ship to the UK. I have used it on occasion in the past.
Cheaper skin
I bought this one from ebay for $9.99.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180706896713...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2071wt_1139
Really like it, just wanted something to protect the back from scratches when my Xoom was out of it's case.
Super thin vinyl with a slight faux leather look, check the close up pic at the bottom of the ebay link.
bumbernut said:
I bought this one from ebay for $9.99.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180706896713...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2071wt_1139
Really like it, just wanted something to protect the back from scratches when my Xoom was out of it's case.
Super thin vinyl with a slight faux leather look, check the close up pic at the bottom of the ebay link.
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what does the front look like? It's cool from the back.
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what does the front look like? It's cool from the back.
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I haven't put the front on yet, waiting for my screen protector to arrives 1st.
I will look like this picture,same material and pattern (with the screen area cut out). The seller has many designs, i like the dragon one because it's pretty understated.
These are just pics from the gelaskins website (better than anything I'd end up taking), but this is what I got for mine:
I usually have my leather portfolio case on, but it's nice to have a little protection if I ever have it out or if something might possibly scratch it while in the case.
I also got this for my atrix:
Edit: I was just browsing the gelaskins website and it would seem they changed their website set up. They have some art that they have pre-designed the layout for the devices and others allow you to use the artwork in their create your own process. When you select the device, they have some categories off to the side and it starts with the most popular... I just wanted to point out that they have more artwork because I'd hate for someone to miss a design they like more than what shows up in the most popular.
bumbernut said:
I haven't put the front on yet, waiting for my screen protector to arrives 1st.
I will look like this picture,same material and pattern (with the screen area cut out). The seller has many designs, i like the dragon one because it's pretty understated.
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That's pretty tight! I'm a mega fan of dragons. Looking good. +1 to that skin decal!
CC Lemon said:
These are just pics from the gelaskins website (better than anything I'd end up taking), but this is what I got for mine:
I usually have my leather portfolio case on, but it's nice to have a little protection if I ever have it out or if something might possibly scratch it while in the case.
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Hah! I like that for the Xoom you got there. Your Atrix is looking pretty sweet as well.
After getting the Androidfied A2's from Cruzer lite, I didnt think they could top themselves. I was wrong. When I heard about the new cases and saw them, I just couldnt wait. Here is a little review about this series.
The feel of them is different than the A2's but not in a bad way. Feels smooth and higher end, but still TPU. Its not slippery at all. Also, feels just a tiny bit thinner but I know its prob just me excited about the new cases. Also, I noticed new packaging. Thats even better too, lol
The cutouts are still perfect from the A2's. Seems they changed it just a lil bit to help with people with big headphone jacks. I dont use any, so I couldnt test. Unless someone wants to send me a nice pair of headphones
This is their designer series and they are sick. I loved the Androidfied A2's Andy on the back, but these are just so much more, "I LOVE ANDROID" user. Which I do love Android, lol. Its going to be hard to get all of these series as they have so many to chose from
Overall, this is just a tiny bit better than the A2 series. Its very close though. I think what makes it stand out as the winner is cuz of the designs and the feel of the new ones. It is WELL worth the $15 for the case. I think that is why I keep going back to Cruzer lite is because he doesnt over charge for his cases when he knows he could. Thanks again.
Click here for the new series
Pics attached
I ended up getting in on the buy one get a random case free deal and got the Assembling Andy and The Rorschach cases for $15 with free shipping! Great deal because these cases are sweet.
They fit perfectly with or without extended battery. All the cutouts are fine. Usb and headphone jacks fit fine.
The feel is smooth and goes in and out of pocket easily.
Not sure what else to say. They're great and worth it even at full price.
Peronas of Andy
Hey this is Daniel from AndysThreads! Those designs are some of our tshirt designs! So glad you like them
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Hey this is Daniel from AndysThreads! Those designs are some of our tshirt designs! So glad you like them
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I know where I am stopping to get some new threads. Thanks for the heads up.
I have the Original and the A2's. IMHO i don't like these. With a motive printed on the case looks cheap, plus $15 imho is steep. I like unicolor,simple cases. Maybe a good looking 2 tone, but a motive is really hmm... i don't know for me.
Even a TPU rainbow case a la A2's will cut it for me. But there's something about adding it a printed motive in the TPU i dont dig :s
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I have the Original and the A2's. IMHO i don't like these. With a motive printed on the case looks cheap, plus $15 imho is steep. I like unicolor,simple cases. Maybe a good looking 2 tone, but a motive is really hmm... i don't know for me.
Even a TPU rainbow case a la A2's will cut it for me. But there's something about adding it a printed motive in the TPU i dont dig :s
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I have the original and A2's as well. I can see what you mean, but I like showing off my phone and these cases just do it so much more. The price, if you think about it isnt that bad at all. You see others charging 20-30$ for something like this. But that is just my 2 cents on it. I rushed out and bought all the colors I liked for the A2's and I think with these, I might get 1 or 2 more. But I like how cruzer lite keeps coming out with new designs. I have OCD and cant keep the same case on for more than a few days, so his designs help my problem, lol.
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I have the Original and the A2's. IMHO i don't like these. With a motive printed on the case looks cheap, plus $15 imho is steep. I like unicolor,simple cases. Maybe a good looking 2 tone, but a motive is really hmm... i don't know for me.
Even a TPU rainbow case a la A2's will cut it for me. But there's something about adding it a printed motive in the TPU i dont dig :s
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I can respect this opinion but just wanted to let people know that in person these cases don't look or feel cheap in the slightest. They are really high quality and, at least with the two that I got, they look great.
I haven't been able to take off the Rorschach case yet... something about the white case on the Gnex just looks awesome to me. The Assembling Andy case hasn't gotten hardly any play yet.
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I can respect this opinion but just wanted to let people know that in person these cases don't look or feel cheap in the slightest. They are really high quality and, at least with the two that I got, they look great.
I haven't been able to take off the Rorschach case yet... something about the white case on the Gnex just looks awesome to me. The Assembling Andy case hasn't gotten hardly any play yet.
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Exactly. And I am the same way. I think moving fwd, Im only going to get their white cases. Just makes the phone pop so much more.
Does anyone know of any custom battery covers? or back plates? I'd really like to get a collegiate one or perhaps one that is a custom color and design via an uploaded jpg. I know there are things like skinit etc. but I figure this is a pretty simple piece of plastic right? Couldn't be that hard to replicate and customize.
any thoughts?
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Does anyone know of any custom battery covers? or back plates? I'd really like to get a collegiate one or perhaps one that is a custom color and design via an uploaded jpg. I know there are things like skinit etc. but I figure this is a pretty simple piece of plastic right? Couldn't be that hard to replicate and customize.
any thoughts?
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Find someone who does vinyl wraps. Have them print something small and just wrap it.
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just to clarify I am looking for an actual battery cover replacement. Not a skin or a case.
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I hadn't thought of a vinyl wrap like that. That's a great idea! :good:
I really want to get an actual replacement cover... but if I cannot find anything soon that might be my alternative.
I bought I carbon fiber back from eBay search in china japan they have them.
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You can get just the plain Samsung cover. They can be found for $8 for a pretty nice one. I finally found one that fits right. I can find you the link. Keep the new one as a back up replacement and use the old one wrapped. Since the rep I found has the Samsung cut out. I can post pics and stuff when I get home. I know they would do cases before battery covers.
Hello!
My dear Galaxy S III had an accident lately, it fell down on the concrete and now it has a lot of scratches and scuffs on the back cover. I am so disappointed, I purchased it only a few days ago and now it looks very messed up. It was my big mistake because I didn't mount a case from the first second I put my clumsy hands on it.
So beware: It's very risky to use the S III without a case, that glossy plastic is very vulnerable when it hits something and it will become badly scratched very easily.
Right now I want to replace the back cover with an aftermarket one. I searched on the Samsung site and I don't seem to find one for S III. I want to buy one presented as OEM, from other sites and I want to know if some of you tried a case like that? It is really like the genuine one? The same aspect, the same quality of the material. I would be very thankful if you could share your opinions with me concerning this problem.
Cheers and take good care of your phones!
Here you go bud!
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Thanks a lot for your suggestion mate!
I am curious to know, did you buy any of these cases, I would like to hear some opinions, if they are the same as the genuine one.
I am a little skeptical in just trusting what the seller says, that's why I am trying to check if someone has some experiences with that kind of products.
I just bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Housing...320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337c476af8
Got it the other day and as far as I can tell it's 100% genuine; not cheap looking/feeling at all, the Samsung logo looks and feels exactly like the OEM. And he shipped it really fast too. I'd highly recommend this one.
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I just bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Housing...320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337c476af8
Got it the other day and as far as I can tell it's 100% genuine; not cheap looking/feeling at all, the Samsung logo looks and feels exactly like the OEM. And he shipped it really fast too. I'd highly recommend this one.
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Great! Thanks a lot for your reply! It was exactly what I needed to hear.
Hey guys,
I was looking for a case for my GS2X, and I found this one that doesn't seem to add too much bulk, and has some styles. I am not particularly buying a case for protection. I want to have some style to my phone, thus I am looking for cases that doesn't cover the top and bottom which usually leads to sleeker design in my opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Woo...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d06a7e4c2
Anyone tried this one? It's not as girly as other ones that this seller sells. 11 people have bought it so far, and I'm wondering how it fits, and what it looks like when the phone is in the case, especially on the front.
Thanks!
That looks pretty unique. I don't know if you're gonna find many people on here that have it, lol. Seems like it might be crumbly or easily breakable, but that's just by it's looks.
There's plenty of fancy and inexpensive cases for this phone. I just search "t989 case" on ebay and sort by lowest price + shipping.
nice but...
For $18.99 it's not that nice. Sorry, it struck me as a bad buy. Good luck with your case search.
For me, at that price I would want my phone in a case that I know will protect it and at least look a little better. Then again i still am using my first case that I bought from E-bay. It was one of those cases where you get like 10 and pay for shipping only =)
sw6lee said:
Hey guys,
I was looking for a case for my GS2X, and I found this one that doesn't seem to add too much bulk, and has some styles. I am not particularly buying a case for protection. I want to have some style to my phone, thus I am looking for cases that doesn't cover the top and bottom which usually leads to sleeker design in my opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Natural-Woo...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d06a7e4c2
Anyone tried this one? It's not as girly as other ones that this seller sells. 11 people have bought it so far, and I'm wondering how it fits, and what it looks like when the phone is in the case, especially on the front.
Thanks!
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i know it's a question of taste but it looks horrible