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[Cases/Wrap] GelaSkins - These look VERY impressive

Has anyone tried these?
http://www.gelaskins.com/store/skins/phones/Galaxy_S_Vibrant_US
I LOVE how the skin and the wallpaper blend. I like that it has a cutout for the FFC... some of us could benefit from that.
EDIT, just notice you can download every wallpaper they have from the site too.... awesome!
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that looks pretty cool...i love the wallpapers on that site

are they reusable? I change wallpapers a lot, it gets boring after a while.

^ the wallpapers? Just download them and create a folder for background images.... just save them there and you are good. I downloaded about 5 of them. They look great. I wish these were CASES and not wraps. I wonder the quality... and protection these would give.

s15274n said:
^ the wallpapers? Just download them and create a folder for background images.... just save them there and you are good. I downloaded about 5 of them. They look great. I wish these were CASES and not wraps. I wonder the quality... and protection these would give.
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lol no, I meant the actual sticker you put on. For example, the green one in your post, if you change the wallpaper on your phone you still have the green sticker on the front that looks a bit weird with a different wallpaper. I was wondering if you can take the sticker off and use it again.

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lol no, I meant the actual sticker you put on. For example, the green one in your post, if you change the wallpaper on your phone you still have the green sticker on the front that looks a bit weird with a different wallpaper. I was wondering if you can take the sticker off and use it again.
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Thats the only thing keeping me from buying one. Other wall papers wont fit well.

Yeah I have one from them. The Hokusai Great Wave. It goes with any of the lwp 's I use. I rarely use the one that came with it. But that's a nice effect. Very high quality product. Yes they're removable. But I have another back with another design from another company. Easier that way.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.

Any chance you could take some photos from the side? I have a hard time telling from their site how it fits the phone. Does it really offer protection? Or is it just a pretty sticker over your phone?

Sorry its a bit shaky im holding the battery in with my finger
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.

It really wouldn't protect it, though it is a high quality textile type decal. Not really a sticker bc it is removable. But this phone is pretty tough I've dropped it multiple times and no damage. Its really an aesthetic add on. But you can use a case right over it. Sometimes I use the clear body glove one with the easel.
Don't blame me, blame my keyboard's autocorrection algorithm.

I bought a skin 7 months ago...the shape is a lil strange and has not held up well. Iskinit does a similar set-up, but again the shape is a lil off and the corners can start to peel.

I wonder how well these decals would install over the invisible shield screen protector.

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I wonder how well these decals would install over the invisible shield screen protector.
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I wonder too as I have them installed.

Official hard case

Just picked this up for £9.95 from Phones 4U and I'm really impressed with it.
Nice mesh effect with a silver Galaxy S 2 badge.
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Looks really nice from here but did you realize its full of holes .
jje

JJEgan said:
Looks really nice from here but did you realize its full of holes .
jje
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Yeah... Ive written off its waterproofing ability!
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Any pics ?

How is the grip/feel? Does it feel rubbery/tacky; or plastic/smooth/slippery? LOL
I wish I could find this thing in the U.S. All I have found is Hong Kong/UK, Paypal only, 2-3 weeks delivery etc...

Try ebay a seller selling for 7.95 or offer. I made £5 offer and they excepted, awaiting delivery, some1 has a pic on a different thread. Looks very nice!!!

I also have one of these, but it leaves the top and bottom exposed, so I also use the HTC HD7 leather pouch and with the hard case it combines perfect, got the leather pouch from o2 but they are cheaper from amazon ;-)

I got these pictures from another site:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/995514-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/page__st__90
Here is what the original author had to say about it:
Previous pics online stores of the official case don't give the impression of it looking as expensive as it does in person so hopefully my pics will help change that
The material is plastic/rubberised but it's not as rubbery as other cases, it won't show finger greasy marks like others and appears to be black inside and out so chips/scrapes won't show the undercoat which is good news as my Desire case had white showing on every edge!
I like the drilled look too, I don't think it's to help heat escape but more a design feature and does help grip too.
It also provides a bit of a lip on the front so if the phone is placed face down then the screen is protected from surface contact.
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After dropping my phone in my room last night, it's been relegated to storage, impacted with carpeted floor, and shot off out the door, phone left on the floor screen down. Imagine that in the high street, even if it offers minimum protection it should atleast stay on the phone.

Yes we all heard about your accident
You got unlucky, that is all.

dunno mate i'm pretty careful and a little OCD about fitment, but it was off my desk, i mean surely a little more sturdy?
Something occured to me in the office, some thin doublesided tape could work wonders.

I think you got unlucky dude
My HTC Magic suffered a facial scare (the girls love scars, afterall!) yet my Desire was fine

do you have the link of ebay? I cant find this case anywhere.

try here, if you are in the uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0050N42QU/

(yet another)Carbon Fiber Battery Cover

Seeing there are several threads about people laying down black carbon fiber look vinyl on their phones, here's one done in silver. I got ripped off on eBay when I thought the listing was for genuine 3M Di-Noc, but the results turned out decent enough to share. Major problem with the cheap vinyl is that it stretches out way too easily and it melts at a lower temperature than the quality film.
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Looks pretty sweet! Is that stuff adhesive, or do you have to use some sort of glue?

Yes, it is adhesive backed. Like I said I got the off brand stuff, the 3M branded Di-Noc works much better. There are numerous clips on youtube about the stuff and how to use it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL0nOpvkTb4 <=== link to video showing install on a BMW steering wheel.

Does it come in black? White is too girly for me.

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Does it come in black? White is too girly for me.
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It looks unnatural
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I've got black 3M textured Carbon, but I think the stuff would be way too thick to work on the backing. I'll try it though, have a ton left from my computer.

The 3M branded film works great on the back. You just have to trim it right at the edges of the cover instead of folding over the underside a bit. That pic turned out looking white? It is silver. They have 500! other colors. I dont know about the other 500 varieties but the carbon fiber look films are actually textured and have a good grip to them.

I went ahead and put the fiber on my backplate.... It looks awesome, but the lip is killing me....
Edit: The fiber was pretty thick, so an idea struck me. I stuck it on the back directly, instead of on the cover. Fits great, feels great. Might add another layer to get rid of some of the 'give' between components.
Ridges are a whole heck of a lot more visible in photos, but aren't they always?
Phone is an extra mm thinner, and a bit lighter too. In addition, the battery no longer falls out in those big drops

Zurginator said:
I went ahead and put the fiber on my backplate.... It looks awesome, but the lip is killing me....
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You're crazy! But crazy is good.

Reminds me I haven't got my Ebay one yet.
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SGP Argos For Samsung Galaxy S III Review(Black)

I've been using the SGP Argos for a few days now and I'm ready to share my review with the XDA community. Overall, the case has been good and is really high quality, but there were somethings I didn't like about it. You can view my video review and my full thoughts below, along with high resolution pictures of the case.
You can purchase the case here:
http://go.alltechunity.com/ars3
Video Review:
My full thoughts on the case:
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The Argos is a genuine leather case available in Black, White, and Vintage Brown. The Black and White models cost $39.99 while the Vintage Brown costs $42.99. For $39.99/$42.99, you're not getting much. No screen protectors, just a leather case. Now not to say that this isn't a bad case, it's actually really high quality. There's no sewing so you don't have to worry about stitching falling apart. The quality of the leather is superb and is 100% genuine. Overall, the construction of the case is just absolutely fantastic.
It also gives you access to all ports, except the bottom microphone and usb port is only accessible when the front cover is opened. I'm sure you could tell by the image above how this case works. You need to open the front flap every time you need you access your phone, and this is also goes for charging it. This is the only downside I could see with the case. If you're someone who uses their phone often, opening the front flap constantly just to use the phone can be annoying. On the upside though, it offers screen protection so the chances of getting scratches on your screen are lessened. Honestly, I wasn't too keen on how the case functioned, but that's merely cause I'm impatient. If you're someone who doesn't at all mind the front flap and would rather have the extra screen protection and a gorgeous leather case, I'd have no issues recommending the SGP Argos for the Samsung Galaxy S III.
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/I had this for my itouch. very high quality.

htcsnap93 said:
/I had this for my itouch. very high quality.
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Nice, it is really high quality.

These look really nice. It's probably the only case with a front cover that I would get.

I espiaclly likd the way it closes. Very snappy but sturdy!

I also have this case. Overall it's nice but I didn't like how it flips around the back. It doesn't lie flat when it's open and make it a little awkward to hold.
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I also have this case. Overall it's nice but I didn't like how it flips around the back. It doesn't lie flat when it's open and make it a little awkward to hold.
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Yup, I stated this in my review. The phone just slides around when the front flap is folded back.

DIY Flip-case

If you buy a rear cover cradle type case it's pretty easy (maybe) to glue some covering and include a flap.
Here's mine (unfinished) done in leather:
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This is a great idea, possibilities are endless.

Cool idea. Not good at working with leather.
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How does the finish look like?

hand made cases is always good u just need time to finish it all . thats why people prefer buying one than making one :laugh:

thanks look cool but the time invested seems a bit much for finding something similar for $4. On the otherhand i am always up for DIY projects and i always thought of doing something similar to this for a case but adding a LED circuit of some sort into it. That case would def not be found anywhere else.

Time investment isn't a consideration for people intelligent enough to have thrown away their TV sets. <snicker> <snicker> Some folk prefer to spend such time doing hobby stuff like leather carving, RC model building, glass blowing, pottery, sewing, computer graphics, writing, reading, and so on and so forth.
Adding LED or LCD to a case might be fun. I can't imagine what I would hook them up to though. As indicator lights they would be redundant. Maybe as text scrollers they might be interesting. They sure would add a lot of bulk for sure! I can't really fathom any use for it. <shrug>
Such a thing like this doesn't have to be made from leather. I chose leather because I wanted to recap/learn about leather carving but gluing cuts from an old pair of Levis onto some hard plastic or cardboard for the front and onto a cheap-o back shell-case for the back could work. Furs too! I have a few faun skins (pelts) that I was thinking about using for my Galaxy Note. And also the covering doesn't need to incorporate a flip cover front part. Just the back would do. And in that case starting out with a white one and spray-painting or air-brushing could produce some interesting results! Using sculpey and sculpey-like products on a flat surface is easy and fun too!
Here's a progress update on mine. This is from about a week ago. The next step will be finishing the edges a bit and adding an inner surface which will be hard like a door and covered with padded microcloth.
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WOW!

nice
it's great
mine i just buy a temporary cover, its made of silicon, and i dont like it, i just need it to protect my phone,
can you or you all give a advice on picking up a cover or protector for phone ?
Any will help

Nice work.
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line the dragon in red led's

Thanks guys!
NomNom, advice? As in "do not swallow!" or the likes? I dunno. Some phone manufacturer designs incorporate an antenna in the rear cover. So if the case you select replaces that cover, make sure it has the antenna connections.
FutureSteve, Now that's just plain weird!

Your artwork is amazing! Great job.

nice if i can only do this by myself. it would be great.

Nice
Great Job i was planning on asking my friend to make me one because she make shoes herself and also manage to make her own cellphone case

Bifurcator said:
If you buy a rear cover cradle type case it's pretty easy (maybe) to glue some covering and include a flap.
Here's mine (unfinished) done in leather:
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Great Job!!!
Wish I was I had your skills... Mine would look like a mutilated chew toy...

Do you have a pic of the finished product? Would love to see how it turned out.