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I'm currently thinking of buying a full body protector for my phone. What are your opinions on the best quality for the price? I know their are so many out their like Best Skins Ever, Skinomi, Invisisheild, Phantom Skinz, etc. I'd prefer one that does not need the watery solution in order to be applied if one exists. Actually, that's very important to me. Tell me your opinions and experiences with full body protectors you have tried and what you would refer. I bet this has been asked a lot, but haven't really found a good answer to what i'm looking for.
depends on which phone?
Any phone in general. I'd think they would all be of the same quality for each model because they all use the same material if it's the same brand.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
Any phone in general. I'd think they would all be of the same quality for each model because they all use the same material if it's the same brand.
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yes but different phones have different fittings
No liquid
I usually get GadgetShieldz they are quite cheap and work very nicely... however they do not have one for the Nexus so I will get a BSE cover... because it is cheap haha
But I only know of one that doesn't require water
Case-Mate go Bare found here while I'm sure there are others that is the only one that I know of that requires no solution... they claim it is stronger than their liquid required skin too!
I was looking at those Case-Mate ones yesterday. Loving that go bear chrome for the HD2.
I like Case-Mate and it could be your best bet
XO Skins IMO reduces fingerprints and isn't tacky like some others.
they have zagg skins
it covers the whole phone and you can get a design on it as well
and you can place it without solution
Hi guys. I posted this in General this morning, but I think this is a better place... if a mod sees this please move/delete the post in General.
Check this: http://www.decalgirl.com. I know this place from some time already when I bought them for my iPod.
They make vinyl adhesive covers for almost every device in the world, and some of them look really cool, specially the rugged ones. The material (rugged) has very good quality and they send it by regular mail including a key to download the desktop wallpaper that fits EXACTLY with the design, making the customization very good.
Its very easy to place as the adhesive material which is made of can be placed and removed as many times as you need, and it will keep your device away from dirt and scratches. You can even have more than one and switch them when you want, as they're easy to remove and they can be placed again even if several days/weeks have passed.
Yesterday I went to check if they had covers for the Archos 70IT, and found they only have for the 10.1, the 4.3 and the old archos as the 7HT, that's slightly different from 70IT, so they wouldn't fit.
I posted a "Device Suggestion" asking them if they would support the Archos 70IT in a near future, and this is their reply:
We do not have that device currently. What I can do though is have it added to our list of devices to discuss with our development team.
If the device is really being marketed or we get a great response from consumers there may be a great chance we will do it.
We release about 4-5 devices per month so are always looking for devices to bring in.
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Maybe if enough of us ask them to make it, they will do... I would love to get covers for the A70IT cause they make it look really cool and customized. Will anyone lend a hand and help me asking them to make it?
Cheers
They seem expensive at $20. For press/apply vinyl, I wouldn't expect to pay more than $5. There are folio cases available in the $20 range, after all.
macemoneta said:
They seem expensive at $20. For press/apply vinyl, I wouldn't expect to pay more than $5. There are folio cases available in the $20 range, after all.
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I agree they're expensive.. but anyway, folio cases and this kind of vinyl skins are not the same animal...
Guess you're paying the design and giving your device a "unique" or "cool" looking more than protecting it...
Cheers
if you have the money with not
china taobao can buy archos skin
china taobao can buy archos skin.www.taobao.com $15-30
Skinomi has skins that come with screen protectors. They have clear, carbon fiber, and natural wood skins. Unfortunately the carbon fiber and the wood skins for the 70 still show out of stock when you try and order them. I plan on getting the dark wood skin once they are available. 24.95 for the 70 skin and you can usually find a coupon to use with the purchase with a quick Google search. They also have a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Skinomi is finally are showing the Carbon Fiber and Natural Wood skins for the 70s as in stock. Just ordered the Dark Wood skin. They are $24.95, used the coupon code "get25" to save 25% and it was free shipping. All together cost $18.71.
Hello,
OMFG They are really expansive i got an rubber case for about 15DOLLARS.
Got it from Amazon.
you should buy that.
-Droidslave
Dark Natural Wood Skin
Just got my Skinomi skin in. Tried to post pictures but this site wont let me link to anything. Check it out over at forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=335442#p335442
marcusmarcus said:
Just got my Skinomi skin in. Tried to post pictures but this site wont let me link to anything. Check it out over at forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?p=335442#p335442
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Thanks for posting them over there, some good photos. I've found them on amazon.co.uk for us Brits if anyone's interested.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/skinomi-Ele...omi+archos&rh=n:560798,k:Skinomi+archos&ajr=3
They're still shipped from CA in the States, so, shipping still remains good fun../
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)
Front:
Back:
Note:
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?
iammodo said:
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.
Hello everybody,
I'm looking for other covers for my Nexus 5. I'm tired of the original ones, and I would like to buy original colorful stylish covers. Do you know any? I'm not really interested in the protection, as I said, I have the originals, but I would like to have something different like these: http://www.nexus5case.org/
Some of them are very cool, however most of them are girlish/childish... do you know other websites like that? Please, I already know dbrand, and that is not what I'm actually looking for.
Thank you!
Bye
I just ordered 2 slickwarps skins for my 5x a couple minutes ago and was wondering, are they worth it? I've heard a lot of good stuff about dbrand (was initially going to buy theirs, but they unfortunately don't ship to Colombia), so I ended up ordering from slickwarps.
What has been your experience, and if you've tried both of them, how do they compare in terms of texture of the material and fit?
Would also be cool to share some pictures