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Phantom Skinz Carbon Fiber Gunmetal Review & Pics

Well I decided a long time ago that I cannot stand the normal clear skinz. They way they make the phone look is horrendous to me. Just my .02, please don't bash. I did, however, find that the matte finish is a bit nicer but still love chromatics the best. With that said I decided to give the new Gunmetal look a try. I like the color, but not sure if I like it more than Black. I feel I may get bored of it over time. We'll see!
Pros - Good feel, like all other Carbon Fiber skins.
- Still has a good grip with the textured skin.
- Good scratch proofing. I really don't see anything getting thought this. NOTE: I had one of these on a previous phone. Phone fell about 3.5' to a hard textured tile floor and no damage was done. This does NOT mean this is a case replacement. Just that it does provide some protection beyond scratches.
- Fairly easy to install. Just line the pieces up (Back is a little tough to get strait) and then use a hairdryer to soften up the skin. Once its warm and soft then just mold it around the edges. Make sure to use the hairdryer on ALL surfaces and rub them to cure them in place.
Cons - The edges are sharp. Not enough to cut, but can make the phone uncomfortable for some people to hold onto. Can also snag and peal the corner off.
- The edges tend to pick up lint. This only lasts the first week or so.
- Outer Edge alignment. As you can see in the pics, the top/bottom/side edge pieces are not long enough to wrap around and meet. There is a gap at all 4 corners. To me, this part is unacceptable.
Would I buy it again? No, not if the edge pieces do not align (I'm emailing to ask about this, maybe they will fix it?). Would I recommend? Yes if you don't care about the corner gaps, no if you do.
And here are the pics:
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Nice. I don't mind small details, will grab one in white carbon since OEM parts (white) is not out.

PhantomSkinz Guru said:
Setzer175,
Thank you for the unbiased review. I wanted to address a couple of the concerns that you highlighted.
1) End pieces no being long enough - We design every kit so that the side pieces must be heated and stretched to join the top and bottom edge pieces. Since we have 20+ types of films for each device, some colors will need to be stretched slightly more than others. In fact, our "Metallic Colored Chromatics" hardly need stretched at all. On the other hand, White Carbon Fiber needs stretched the most. In your specific case, you should still be able to peel your side strips up, warm them and slightly stretch it to perfectly join to the Top and Bottom pieces.
2) Sharp edges - I use my thumbnail (the top of it) and rub it back and forth over any "sharp" edge after I re-heat that spot with a hairdryer. If you do this, you will notice that the "sharpness" is dramatically diminished. Also, the sharpness will wear down over time.
Thanks again for the review and feel free to contact us directly if you still have any concerns.
Guru
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So you are telling me that several days later I can peal back, REHEAT the sides, and stretch them into place? Please confirm this before I attempt. I do not want to wait for a replacement. Thank you.
P.S. Thank you for responding to random review. #1 in customer service as always!

It looks very nice. If it were on sale I'd probably buy it.

I'm liking the fitment compared to the Skinit skin that I have even though mine isn't a carbon fiber design. The Skinit doesn't even come with the sides. But does come with the front and the skin for the battery on mine is 2 pieces.
Thanks for this review.

ArcticWolf91 said:
It looks very nice. If it were on sale I'd probably buy it.
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Try winter2011 coupon code for 30% off.

Any links? I ordered a clear one, but it made my Vibrant look like crap. I'd like to see choices of finishes.

Looks good might have to check it out

apicia said:
Any links? I ordered a clear one, but it made my Vibrant look like crap. I'd like to see choices of finishes.
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Clear and Chormatics

[REVIEW] Rock TPU Case, also protects camera lens!

Bought my case from here: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/330710065235...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3991wt_1185
They have different colors. I got the black one. Not bad for $12 with free shipping.
Took 14 days to arrive in Canada. Item actually shipped from Singapore and not Hong Kong (as it says on the ebay page)
Power button and volume rocker are easy to press. Although you wont feel any feedback from pressing these buttons. Typical of any TPU case.
As you can see, the TPU is textured for improved grip.
Rock Logo above the speaker cut out.
Protects the rear camera! No more worrying when laying your phone on any surface.
Front view with the phone. The TPU case extends all the way to the edge of the screen. You can put the phone face down on a table and it wouldnt touch the screen.
Rear view with the phone. You can still see the HTC logo and Beats Audio logo.
A closer look at the camera protection.
Cut outs are perfect for micro USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and microphone. However, no cut out for the 5pin at the back.
Took the pic on a wrong angle. Cut out is actually perfect.
It comes with a free screen protector. Its not a perfect fit. The sides wont stick since the screen is curved.
Thanks for checking it out!

Been looking at these too. May treat myself. Thanks for the info
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Very good Review and good pics!
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA Premium HD app

Just ordered a white one, for £6.55 , should have plenty of grip with all those nobbles.
Thanks.
EDIT : No need for a cut out for the 5 pin connector, it`s just about certain you could not use you phone in the dock with the case on anyway.
John.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rock-TPU-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item35bb386075

Thanks for the review and all the pics, looks like a nice case for the price especially with the much needed protection for the camera lens.

Nice review, just what I was after. Cheers.

Ordered same few days ago, still waiting.

Good pictures mate and I agree its a fantastic case.
It is a touch harder then what I expected.
I purchased the clear, and on white from front and sides it hardly looks like a case, more like a halo or clear glow.
Took 9 days to arrive.

Thanks for the kind comments. I have another tpu case coming. I'll update my original post when it arrives.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

maxseemo said:
Good pictures mate and I agree its a fantastic case.
It is a touch harder then what I expected.
I purchased the clear, and on white from front and sides it hardly looks like a case, more like a halo or clear glow.
Took 9 days to arrive.
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You got the white one? I am planning to buy that - can you post some pics and the link where you got from.

Are you able to comment on the grippiness/rubberyness of this? I don't like rubbery feel to cases, I kind of want a hard case... but I also want something with better protection

Nice! Thanks !

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Colours came out a bit funky using my dhd but the clear case doesn't mess too much with the look of the X.
From: ebaay

maxseemo said:
Colours came out a bit funky using my dhd but the clear case doesn't mess too much with the look of the X.
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They don't advertise it as clear, but as "white" on their eBay page, I assume white = clear?

Love the white/clear Rock case. Might order another one for myself.
mattman83 said:
Are you able to comment on the grippiness/rubberyness of this? I don't like rubbery feel to cases, I kind of want a hard case... but I also want something with better protection
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Grip is good, definitely gives a rubbery feel. Same as any tpu case I guess.
You wont get any better protection. Hard cases do not cover the top and bottom parts of the phone. Some even dont have lens protection.
Texan1 said:
They don't advertise it as clear, but as "white" on their eBay page, I assume white = clear?
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Correct. White = Clear

i just bought one too. hope i won't take so long to arrive in germany
took the black one for my grey phone

Just ordered a white one. Any case that doesn't protect the face isn't worth buying imo.
Thanks for the review

I just ordered the black for my white One X, since it's clear it gives it a nice smoky look.

Ooops thanked you by accident with too many forum threads open, lol!
Hope you post photos now

People with the case, wanted to ask if you think the top front edge could be lower, by the camera?
In the photo you can see that the bottom edge curves round the front of the body further than the top.
Does this affect the protection at all? Basically I have a similar cheaper case but the front is a bit too high and does not protect the edge very well. Thanks

[REVIEW] Cruzerlite Cases For HTC One

Hey everyone, got the Cruzerlite cases a week ago and have been using them and compiling my thoughts so check out the review below and let me know if you have any questions.
DESIGN
All three cases are top sellers and for good reason. They all prominently display the bugdroid on the back and inside of the cover which boldly declares that you're a part of the Android community. The designs themselves offer a mix of clear and frosted TPU.
Both the A2 and the Bugdroid Circuit allow you to see through them and catch a glimpse of the beautifully anodized aluminum back while maintaining a fingerprint resistant layer of frosted TPU where your hands naturally hold onto the device. The fit is absolutely perfect on all three and a quick snap of the corners ensures a glove-like wrap around your HTC One.
BUILD QUALITY
Cruzerlite has opted to go with TPU for this single layer of protection which ensures a rigid product that won't stretch or tear. The build quality is spot on with cutouts matching the phone buttons perfectly. Not much protection can be had with single layer cases but one certain benefit is the scratch protection which will save you from wear and tear on the back of your device.
There is a slight lip on all three which I would venture to say is roughly 2mm in size, it ensures ample face down protection on flat surfaces and is the minimum I like to see out of TPU cases such as these so props to Cruzerlite. I would still recommend using a screen protector but that is entirely your choice.
Its important to mention one definitive factor which sets the Androidified A2 case apart from the other 2 and that is the ridged grips on the left and right side which solves the issue of the device itself being too slippery. There's tons of color choices for the Androidified A2, Bugdroid Circuit and Android Clone Army cases which include the following:
Black (As shown above)
Blue
Clear (As shown above)
Green (As shown above)
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Smoke
Teal
White
CONCLUSION
I've always kept several cases on hand for every device I own because its my personal belief that there are different cases for different situations. After having said that I'd like to say I found myself primarily using these three Cruzerlite cases on weekend outings with friends and fun at the park with my family. They give off a fun factor which is very appropriate for my leisure time but I wouldn't necessarily take them into the office as I don't believe that to be where they would be most appreciated. Protection wise, TPU is certainly a shock absorbant material which will keep your HTC One safe from minor drops no matter which of the three you go with. They retail for $19.90 straight from the Cruzerlite website but they are currently running a new release promotion which will get you any of the three for $12.90.
Check out the pictures below for a closer look and again let me know if you have questions. I also own the Black HTC One so if you wish to see what they look like on it let me know and I'll set aside some time to get those to you.
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Thanks for the nice review video and pics but i'm very confused and can't decide which color to go for, as I like Black, Blue and Clear but can somebody tell me which color suit best and look nice for Silver HTC one?

onlinejobwork said:
Thanks for the nice review video and pics but i'm very confused and can't decide which color to go for, as I like Black, Blue and Clear but can somebody tell me which color suit best and look nice for Silver HTC one?
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well, if you cant decide, buy all three there are plenty of buy 2, get one free codes for cruzerlite cases (buy2gone on amazon.com). I could not decide on color or design, so i got an androidified red, a circuit red, and a circuit black for the price of 2 (well,actually less due to an amazon glitch but i would have paid for 2)

I think I'll be getting the bugdroid circuit in clear since it goes so nicely with the silver One, thanks for the review!
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Great review, thanks :good:

Top quality clip/flip case

I've always resented phone cases; necessary to protect your device but generally detracting from it aesthetically and adding unwanted bulk.
This, however, is the first case I've bought for a phone which I actually feel enhances it, and that's saying a lot considering how beautiful the One is as a bare device..!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390597401...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I searched quite extensively but could not find any other source for this particular case (either on eBay or elsewhere) so resigned to purchasing from China and waiting a couple of weeks for the case to arrive, it was definitely worth the wait :victory:

fLaMePr0oF said:
I've always resented phone cases; necessary to protect your device but generally detracting from it aesthetically and adding unwanted bulk.
This, however, is the first case I've bought for a phone which I actually feel enhances it, and that's saying a lot considering how beautiful the One is as a bare device..!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390597401...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I searched quite extensively but could not find any other source for this particular case (either on eBay or elsewhere) so resigned to purchasing from China and waiting a couple of weeks for the case to arrive, it was definitely worth the wait :victory:
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That actually looks pretty nice; might have to pick one up for myself. How would you rate the quality overall? Like in terms of the material/quality of the leather and stuff?

Some photos would be nice. I already ordered it, but waiting for arrival.

pcigre said:
Some photos would be nice. I already ordered it, but waiting for arrival.
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Here you go, sorry for the poor quality but I had to use my crappy business phone to snap it with my One installed, the photos on the eBay page are actually better
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I ordered the brown which I think goes well with my silver One although the black would also go well with a silver handset imo.
Had I a black One I'd probably have gone for the navy blue or wine red, (the pink looks absolutely atrocious!)
Personally I'd also like to have seen a nice deep green version...

Overall quality
Devilicus said:
That actually looks pretty nice; might have to pick one up for myself. How would you rate the quality overall? Like in terms of the material/quality of the leather and stuff?
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The material (described in the auction as 'PU leather') is actually a leather textured polyurethane skin glued to a plastic clip frame and thin plastic (hardly visible) front cover.
The front cover contains a thin carbon effect plastic plate (which is only visible through the CC card slot which is a nice detail) with the PU skin bonded to the outside surface and a soft felt material bonded to the inside.
Although it's obvious once you pick the case up that it's not leather, it's still of very high quality with high precision molding and cutting.
There were some tiny strands of glue on a few of the edges on mine which just rubbed away leaving the case pristine.
The whole thing is very slim, no more than 1.5 mm at any point, hardly adding any bulk to the phone at all and nicely following the curve of the handset on the back and the inward angle of the sides.
The only criticism anyone could possibly make is that it may have been desirable to have the edge of the front cover seam bonded, however, it's still very tidy looking and personally I think looks better plain cut. I certainly don't think it would peel or fray in any way.

hi and thanks for reviewing this flip case could you please reupload the pictures again ? cause it's not showing

Now available with free postage!
fLaMePr0oF said:
The material (described in the auction as 'PU leather') is actually a leather textured polyurethane skin glued to a plastic clip frame and thin plastic (hardly visible) front cover.
The front cover contains a thin carbon effect plastic plate (which is only visible through the CC card slot which is a nice detail) with the PU skin bonded to the outside surface and a soft felt material bonded to the inside.
Although it's obvious once you pick the case up that it's not leather, it's still of very high quality with high precision molding and cutting.
There were some tiny strands of glue on a few of the edges on mine which just rubbed away leaving the case pristine.
The whole thing is very slim, no more than 1.5 mm at any point, hardly adding any bulk to the phone at all and nicely following the curve of the handset on the back and the inward angle of the sides.
The only criticism anyone could possibly make is that it may have been desirable to have the edge of the front cover seam bonded, however, it's still very tidy looking and personally I think looks better plain cut. I certainly don't think it would peel or fray in any way.
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Another eBay seller is now selling this case for £7.99 and postage free!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KLD-Super...d=100011&prg=1005&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=390597401332&
And full choice of colours for £8.39...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deluxe-KL...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item667a50a96c
Found one selling for only £5.39 inc p&p!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KLD-OSCAR...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item46182ea530

it looks very nice indeed. I may pick one for myself.
Does it have magnets on the flap to let stay it in place and dont move around?

Weinstein7 said:
my girlfriend would definitely love it, if I can find something similar on blue, she will probably praise to all friends with the new accessory
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Yes you can get it in blue as well as red, black and pink...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KLD-OSCAR...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item46182ea530

Best Skins?

Hey guys,
New to the phone skin game, contemplating getting one for my XL2. Who makes the best ones? What do you all recommend?

I've used Toast skins before (toastmade.com) on my Nexus 6P. Cool idea. Gave them custom artwork and they laser etched it. Fit well also. Would use again. Thicker than slickwraps and dbrand etc though

I'll check them out. I have heard of dbrand before. I got the black xl2 and am contemplating skinning it like the Panda model lol.

idkwhothatis123 said:
I'll check them out. I have heard of dbrand before. I got the black xl2 and am contemplating skinning it like the Panda model lol.
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If you are going to put a clear case over the skin I would recommend the d-brand.

I just placed an order with Slickwraps. They have a 50% off deal right now and have a whole Panda style section of wraps. $13 shipped is pretty cheap lol

idkwhothatis123 said:
Hey guys,
New to the phone skin game, contemplating getting one for my XL2. Who makes the best ones? What do you all recommend?
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I'll have to say dbrand. They skins are dope

dbrand, it's not even for debate
....oh and stfu and take my money

Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Just got the same skin and I'm rocking it in my clear ringke. I love toast skins but am too ADD to keep it on forever, they're one time apply for like almost $40.

Galactic2 said:
Just installed my Dbrand skin on my Pixel 2XL. Love it. (but so very hard to install). Pic below.
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Looking sweet. I'm waiting on mines to get here.

Hands down dbrand. I have the dragon skin on all of my phones since I don't like cases. It has good grip and looks different. I tried the white dbrand and I didn't like it as well. I also use the skin to hide the black magnetic patch for the Mountek mount.

I have a Toast Made wood skin (actual wood) on my Nexus 6P. Application was very easy, did not require a hair dryer. Fit was effortlessly perfect, and wood side button covers are very nice. They are unfortunately one time use, and a bit pricey, but the feel in the hand is great, and at a little less than a millimeter thick (of wood), it does offer a very, very small amount of protection from scratches (and a drop on concrete on one of my corners).
Their store page for the Pixel 2 doesn't really work yet (CS said they were still uploading pictures and renders). I put in an order today for a custom one in the vein of the Nexus 6P 'Adopted Nexus' inlay and etch option, with Ebony main, and Ash inlays, and no branding. I'l post final price and pictures once I get it.
imgur _period_ _com_ /a/3g29p
This isn't a picture of mine, but it is the exact same design and wood options I chose. Believe it or not mine actually looks better than the one pictured due to aging, minor wear, and patina (because its actual wood). Definitely the best phone accessory purchase I've made in the decade of such purchases I've made (excluding headphones).
ToastMade _period_ com

Slickwraps black alcantara.
Grippy, soft, and full of awesome.

My workmate Pixel 2XL with dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..

rojiblanko14 said:
dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..
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I didn't go with the red glass, but that dragon looked so dope I ordered it right away lol. Just got my invisishield put on today so just waiting for the dbrand robots to send my order.

I got the white carbon dbrand I love it.

rojiblanko14 said:
My workmate Pixel 2XL with dbrand black dragon skin, red carbon fiber G letter and glass..
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This is slick as hell looking. I bought something very similar with white carbon fiber. Going to start with matte black and white and then will move to the carbon fire/dragon later.

And here is mine with back concrete and matte black window and G letter

Anyone try Colorware? http://www.colorware.com/categories.aspx?category=140

I bought the black matte Dbrand skin with the red G and absolutely loved the way it looked. But I had to take it off and put my case back on because it was too slippery. Worked great when my hands were a little "sweaty" but my hands are usually pretty dry. How is the grip on the dragon and carbon fiber skin? Do they have more a shiny plastic feel? The matte feels exactly like if you didn't have the skin on. It feels like the paint on the XL itself.