So today I got a package from HTC which was confusing being that I haven't ordered anything... Last time that happened was when I received the free USB type C cable that they sent to all the people who bought the 10... I had heard about that one though before it came so it wasn't a complete surprise, today however, totally unexpected.
I open the padded envelope and inside is a white envelope, with my name on it, then what looks like a black canvas bag, similar to the ones which people use for reusable grocery bags. It is all black and has the "uh oh" logo in bright green. Wrapped up in the bag, a case for the phone! It is a HTC "naked" style phone case, just crystal clear and very well fit. A perfect alternative to my ice view case for when you don't feel like you need the extra protection, like at home. This was like I said totally unexpected which made it that much cooler... I lOve HTC and I am SO GLAD that they did things right this year and pulled out of their slump. Things like this just show why they are such a better company than Samsung when it comes to customer experience. And guess what, along with that already awesome package of goodies, to try to persuade more people to give HTC a try, they also included, in the envelope, a coupon code that you can give to a friend ( or use yourself I imagine if you did it right), for $150 off if they (you) buy a 10.
Hope everyone is receiving their gifts and is as happy as I am about it, considering the company has now sent us two gifts for a purchase which we have already made is pretty unheard of in this category. :good: HTC! Thank you!
Wife & I just got green versions of the TPU case you described (LK).
Wife thinks they're neat. I think they're hideous. Interesting, that.
I am using it currently, however, as 1) it does go with the Halloween theme I'm using and 2) I'm having a hard time finding a case I like. (I returned the Incipio Octane and Spigen Slim Armour cases).
We are really liking this phone...which is really hard to put a case on since it looks and feels nice by itself...especially the red one.
How do I go by getting the case from htc, do I have to sign up?
I bought mine directly from HTC but I have never gotten any extra gifts. How do I get on that list?!
Can someone post a picture of the case?
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I bought mine directly from HTC but I have never gotten any extra gifts. How do I get on that list?!
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Seems like only those in the US( and possibly only those who pre-ordered) got the free gifts.
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I got the extra USB C cable for pre-ordering, but the bag / case came after I joined HTC Perks.
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I have a Zagg InvisibleShield on my iPad. After applying it I noticed a few little lines that look like perfectly straight scratches but I chalked it up to user error. I went ahead and ordered one for my shiny new Samsung Vibrant and then waited over a week for it to arrive. When it finally showed up I immediately installed it and it went on without a hitch (after my iPad installation I was a PRO).
I noticed immediately that the lines were there (a couple of vertical lines from top to bottom) but I went ahead and waited a little while to see if they would go away. They never went away and are particularly irritating on white backgrounds (like web pages). I decided that I couldn't handle it anymore and wrote in for a refund. Here is the reply I got:
Hello Don,
Thank you for contacting ZAGG, where we are zealous about great gadgets! My name is David and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
In regards to your e-mail, the nature of the invisibleSHIELD has some limitations and it seems you have located one of the few. There can, at times, be some considerably small lines that may appear like an incredibly fine hair or scratch and this is an unavoidable quality.
If you would like, we can offer you a one time courtesy replacement for your invisibleSHIELD, but we cannot guarantee that it will be free of lines.
To process your replacement request you will be asked to provide a credit or debit card....
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It goes on to explain how to get the "courtesy replacement" and how to submit my credit card information so that THEY CAN CHARGE ME FOR SHIPPING! If there's a "limitations" to the product and I have "located one of the few" then they should send it to me for free. These "incredibly fine hair or scratch" lines are not acceptable on a phone where the primary selling point is the awesomely clear and 'vibrant' screen.
They did eventually get around to giving me instructions for how to get the refund so that's the route I will be taking. I have already ordered the Realook screen protector so once that gets here I will be sending the Zagg back to them.
Zagg buyer beware. You might get a good one but they "cannot guarantee that it will be free of lines".
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I have Zaggs on nearly all of my devices (13, including my Vibrant) and have never once had this issue. I hope this is isolated to just you, and I don't mean that in a bad way...
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I have Zaggs on nearly all of my devices (13, including my Vibrant) and have never once had this issue. I hope this is isolated to just you, and I don't mean that in a bad way...
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It's far from just me. Google 'zagg vertical lines' and you will see that there are many people who have had the same problem.
My Realook just showed up. I ordered on Tuesday received in the mail on Thursday where it took the Zagg 9 days to show up. I took off the Zagg and put on the Realook and the difference couldn't be more "clear". If I handed someone my phone and asked if there is a screen protector on it they would say "no" (definitely not the case with the Zagg). It looks and feels like the factory glass and I LOVE IT.
I am definitely going to go with Realook from now on.
could you post a link to where to get the realooks?
Edit: See below for link.
This guy has 100% positive feedback and I see why. I ordered it Tuesday and it showed up on Thursday, from CA to TX, so I couldn't ask for faster shipping (and it's FREE).
I can't stress enough how perfect this thing is. If you want your screen to look and feel like glass this is the protector to get.
I'm having the same issue with the Zagg vertical lines. I actually thought maybe the spray messed up the AMOLED so today I took the screen protector off and the lines disappeared. I'll be contacting Zagg and looking into something else...
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cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung-Galaxy-S-AFP-Screen-Protector-2PK-/250671452317?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d2ed09d
This guy has 100% positive feedback and I see why. I ordered it Tuesday and it showed up on Thursday, from CA to TX, so I couldn't ask for faster shipping (and it's FREE).
I can't stress enough how perfect this thing is. If you want your screen to look and feel like glass this is the protector to get.
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Just ordered one, nice that it comes in pack of 2. Otherwise, I'll have to order an extra for my wife's Vibrant, thanks for the link.
Was going to order the clearfreak, but I didn't want to deal with the wet application, then having to deal with the haze & bubbles for a few days.
that link is for the International galaxy, it has the mouse hole at the bottom.
Here is the link for the Vibrant
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d4d4462
Just ordered a set of the real look as well...I grabbed some T-Mobile anti-smear screen protectors yesterday and hate those things. They cover only the screen itself, are matte, feel funny and the worst thing, they distort the screen in some whacked way, making the pixels almost iridescent. Needless to say, I ripped it off after an hour!
I am really looking forward to the new ones, after reading a lot of good testimonials!
Thanks for the link!
--Zax
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that link is for the International galaxy, it has the mouse hole at the bottom.
Here is the link for the Vibrant
http://cgi.ebay.com/REALOOK-Samsung...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5d4d4462
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What he said ^^ ... I noticed that as well.
My bad. I went to the seller and clicked the wrong item. I am sorry if I screwed anyone up.
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They sell the realooks on amazon too for the same price.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mob...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280495459&sr=8-2
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My bad. I went to the seller and clicked the wrong item. I am sorry if I screwed anyone up.
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thanks for taking the link out... I ordered one too, thanks for give a comparison between the zagg and realook.
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They sell the realooks on amazon too for the same price.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mob...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280495459&sr=8-2
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I don't know how it could get any better than the guy on Ebay. It was one of my best transactions there (most definitely the fastest shipping).
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I don't know how it could get any better than the guy on Ebay. It was one of my best transactions there (most definitely the fastest shipping).
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Mostly likely both are from the same seller.
i too had these lines on my cliq xt, my cliq titanium, my G1, and my laptop. i went to physical store though so they replaced them for free each time, mainly cause im a tmobile account manager with deutche telekom and they dont charge me. but they would have offered to replace them for free anyways they told me because it is a flaw in the product and it shouldnt be present in every shield
Anyone using the REALOOK, does the screen feels sticky like Zagg? I remember getting Zagg for Mytouch, and it felt sticky so I ended up buying PhantomSkinz.
The Realook is as smooth as the glass. Absolutely no friction when using Swype.
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If you're going to buy a Realook, there is 10% coupon code flying around. I know it works on Amazon for sure, but dunno about ebay since you have to confirm your buy before using a coupon.
Thanks for sharing. I'm aware.
well...I guess it's all relative what a "good deal" is, but I got married on friday, graduate school in 3 weeks, and have yet to find a full time, salaried position with benefits. I'm currently turning a wrench in a shop as much as I can on weekends to make some $$, but the GI Bill has helped wonders.
In short, I stay strapped for cash. Never broke, but always lookin for a deal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...t=301&pf_rd_p=1263465782&pf_rd_i=898334029848
Came across this just now, and didn't even hesitate to order. I figured even if the whole package sucks, I paid under 10 bucks for expedited shipping. If it works out, I've got a case til I decide which nice one to get (OB or Seidio prolly...) and car charger (already have a decent screen protector). For 10 smackeroos, I'll take that risk
Either way...not trying to advertise, hope this isn't interpreted as such, I just figured this deal had to be shared!
Looks like a good deal to me. I don't like cases though. I like my.phone like my women... naked. The captivate is too pretty to hide behind a case.
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I got this one last week, will be writing a reveiw soon. The case is good, the charger is ok but is not for a Captivate, the bag says is for a Motorola Razr and the screen protector can't say nothing because I am using a different one.
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I got this one last week, will be writing a reveiw soon. The case is good, the charger is ok but is not for a Captivate, the bag says is for a Motorola Razr and the screen protector can't say nothing because I am using a different one.
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thanks for the info. that's pretty much about what I expected. I wasn't gonna worry about the screen protector, as I, like you, am using a different one, mainly i bought it 'cause i figgered it might work out to a cheap, halfway decent case, and a bonus charger
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Looks like a good deal to me. I don't like cases though. I like my.phone like my women... naked. The captivate is too pretty to hide behind a case.
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LOL i admire you sir
The phone is conspicuous enough without it being "Apple white" as well.. I would have preferred a dark one. So I ordered a cheap black gel case until I got the skin decals in the mail today.....
Since I did not want to go through the trouble of a trade I found this site and they have some very nice skin decals. Especially since I don't like cases of any kind (or "screen protectors' for that matter).
They have matching lock screen jpg backgrounds as well (although I didn't go that far). The skins apply VERY easy and no bubbles and cheap enough to replace when they get eventually get messd up from carrying in pockets.
decalrus.com
FOR NOTE
Please post some live pictures...
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The phone is conspicuous enough without it being "Apple white" as well.. I would have preferred a dark one. So I ordered a cheap black gel case until I got the skin decals in the mail today.....
Since I did not want to go through the trouble of a trade I found this site and they have some very nice skin decals. Especially since I don't like cases of any kind (or "screen protectors' for that matter).
They have matching lock screen jpg backgrounds as well (although I didn't go that far). The skins apply VERY easy and no bubbles and cheap enough to replace when they get eventually get messd up from carrying in pockets.
decalrus.com
FOR NOTE
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I have a white note as well but I LOVE IT!!! I have a black "CaseMate" barely there case on it and it has the perfect mix / contract of Black and White.
This thing is a SEXY BEAST!!!
brought a few from them. Thanks for the link.
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Here are some pics of the design I chose. The cut is good. My application a tad rushed LOL.... But NO bubbles. The way they design these decals makes installation easy, FAR easier than screen protectors which I stopped using a long time ago.
Looks cool, but i think gelaskins looks better but its more expensive.
Maybe ill order one skin
Tnx for the pics....
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Looks cool, but i think gelaskins looks better but its more expensive.
Maybe ill order one skin
Tnx for the pics....
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Yeah Gelaskins do look better and the customization and the ability to use your own artwork or photos is cool, but my phone is not really a fashion statement. In fact I want to keep it low key which is the reason i am using a dark skin..(makes the phone appear smaller) I just wanted to cover up the white as cheap as possible and keep it reversible.
Thanks for the site! I was looking a Gelskins myself, but 15 bucks seemed a little steep for some ink and gloss, and 2 weeks shipping? No thanks. I got myself 2 for the price of one at decalrus...mad awesome!
Thanks for linking the site Now i can have a nice and white Note
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Thanks for the site! I was looking a Gelskins myself, but 15 bucks seemed a little steep for some ink and gloss, and 2 weeks shipping? No thanks. I got myself 2 for the price of one at decalrus...mad awesome!
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I ordered with gelaskins on a Sunday and my skin was in my hands on a Thursday. Got a sweet ass garbage pail kids skin.
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I ordered with gelaskins on a Sunday and my skin was in my hands on a Thursday. Got a sweet ass garbage pail kids skin.
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Garbage Pail Kids?! SWEET!!! Although Im personally not a fan of these GelSkin type things Id LOVE to see some pics if this...
Man does that bring back some childhood memories...
Somewhat off-topic...
I originally searched High and Low for a White International Note, and was willing to pay a premium. Just when I was about to pull the trigger, I saw a local guy selling a Black Note on here for a decent price... ended picking up the Black and buying a White AT&T Note on a free upgrade my dad had - boy was I glad... In pics, the white looks gorgeous but for everyday use, i'm glad I ended up with a black!
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Garbage Pail Kids?! SWEET!!! Although Im personally not a fan of these GelSkin type things Id LOVE to see some pics if this...
Man does that bring back some childhood memories...
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I can hook you up with this lol, however right now I am at work and I cant use my phone to take pictures of my phone. Ill get back to you later tonight.
I stumbled upon mytrendyphone (just add www and .com) whilst searching for skins for the Note, since i don't want to order things from overseas.
just thought i should let you guys know
I have used many gelaskins on many different devices. Their quality is the best. Decalgirl I would rate second best. Plenty of choices.
Another thing I like about the decalrus and decal girl ones are the full front covers, and not just two bars. Then, they also don't have the side stickies, and middle button one. Oh well, can't win 'em all!
These things look awesome! They just became available today. I ordered the black titanium, will update with pics after it is in and on.
http://dbrand.com/purchase/htc-one/
EDIT: here are pics of my phone with the black titanium skin http://imgur.com/a/wbglv
Look awesome shame can't get in UK
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I'm waiting for them to release Ferrari Red Carbon Fiber and ordering a custom. Actually been waiting forever for them to finish on the One. They had problems with the HTC tolerances. No other skin company can top dbrand's precision and quality. If you order a custom from them you can request a drawing and they'll mail a sketch to you too lol.
yeah dbrand skins are top notch.
I'll be ordering a 2tone blk/red leather custom with my GI Joe cobra logo.
Carbon fiber rear cover with devilcasr aluminum bumper for the win
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I prefer icarbons.com for these types of skins. They actually offer front back and side covers for our phones. Plus the quality is superb. Currently have one on my iPhone 5 that has lasted me 8 months and no signs of failing. Just ordered one for my Htc one.
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iCarbons is good, but unfortunately they don't have leather look vinyl nor do they take custom orders. I do like that they allow you to order the accent pieces seperately tho.
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Look awesome shame can't get in UK
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/smartskin...h=item257d26b5d1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
I had a dbrands skins on my N4, cut/fit/alignment was perfect. I now have a iCarbons on my One, fitment is just ok. I could not get the HTC logo and the camera/flash cutouts to line up perfectly. I ended up sacrificing camera/flash alignment for better logo alignment. On a TMo One.
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I had a dbrands skins on my N4, cut/fit/alignment was perfect. I now have a iCarbons on my One, fitment is just ok. I could not get the HTC logo and the camera/flash cutouts to line up perfectly. I ended up sacrificing camera/flash alignment for better logo alignment. On a TMo One.
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I assume it wasn't enough to cause flaring in flash photos? I can't remember whether it was the dbrands or iCarbons developer that was complaining about wandering HTC logo placement across different phones.
Did a mockup and sent it along with my request so they've a better idea of what I mean when I gave the description of what I am looking for.
Just waiting to hear back from them for pricing n estimated completion timetable.
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Did a mockup and sent it along with my request so they've a better idea of what I mean when I gave the description of what I am looking for.
Just waiting to hear back from them for pricing n estimated completion timetable.
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that's really nice, how did you design it? how much do you think this will be and how to do a custom request?
Custom designs are priced on a per design basis. I'm still waiting to hear back on the total pricing and estimated completion timetable. Ill post the price I'm quoted at one it has been determined so others can get a rough idea of costs. All custom order requests should be sent to [email protected]
the design was made with gimp using the photos they had up on their website for the device and materials. I'll gladly upload an xfc or psd file if anyone wants to come up with their own design to submit.
edit. heres a basic xfc/pdf to get u going.
psd: http://www.box.com/s/ly2qocki2hzs9kx7s0tn
xfc: http://www.box.com/s/8ybtrpllcalv9aw5q7m9
Anyone else get an email today that they will ship on friday? They said they will double my order for free for the delay.
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Anyone else get an email today that they will ship on friday? They said they will double my order for free for the delay.
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Yeah I did too! Said they are delaying shipment until Friday so they will get the application video up before orders arrive. Awesome!
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Yeah I did too! Said they are delaying shipment until Friday so they will get the application video up before orders arrive. Awesome!
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So we'll get it next week?
I also ordered just the back, in black leather. I didnt receive any email today though.
I've received a email, the custom skin will cost 75$ which includes 2 layer of back skins for 10$ each, the top and bottom for 5$ each and the 15 $ per hour for the work of 3 hours. Seems pretty reasonable if you ask me, i'll order it around next week and let you know
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Update. As above. My skins running me for $75.
For those that may wonder why they are so expensive, here an email detailing the breakdown.
We’ll first briefly outline the process for customs, so you can get an idea for why the pricing is what it is: We take a blank base layer, then assemble (by hand) a second layer using multiple pieces that fit together (like a puzzle) to form the design requested by the client. We charge 2x the base rate of a normal skin, as it uses 2x the material of a normal skin, and an additional $15 per hour in assembly time. We also provide multiple photoshop mockups of the design for your approval before we do any final cutting.
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The base rate for an HTC One back piece is $20, as the middle back piece is the only custom part. The upper/lower back pieces and the front pieces come at the normal rate of $5 each and we offer you two sets in any two styles you want. In your case, you’d likely want them in either red, black, or white (the colors of your design).
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From the looks of your design, it would require about 31 pieces and 3 hours to manufacture. This would bring the final cost to $75 (20+5+5+15*3). If you want to continue, send the payment via PayPal to [email protected] and email us with your delivery address once payment has been made. We’ll get you booked for the weekend and start on design mockups.
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Update. As above. My skins running me for $75.
For those that may wonder why they are so expensive, here an email detailing the breakdown.
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Mine was $65. Ferrari Red Carbon Fiber and Gold Titanium Spider-Man Iron Spider logo ftw. On my Nexus 4 I ordered one that was around $50. I'm thinking of getting wood texture for my next custom. This with the Red DevilCase will look sexy.
You can actually ask them to make a doodle for you too lol. If you look on their fb they show the sketches they've done for people.
Cheers out my video review of the must have case for anyone with a HTC 10 the HTC Klik is an official case made by HTC, enjoy the video, just click the link below,
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Looks cool. I really like the modular design idea... I can easily see that being the future of cases.
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Looks cool. I really like the modular design idea... I can easily see that being the future of cases.
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Yes I agree
Bought it also. Not bad, but bulkier than the regular ice view, and the cover detaches much too easily in my opinion. And, no big deal, but the colors don't match my red 10 one bit...
The cover detached what do you mean you can remove the front cover and keep the back shell. Do you prefer original
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I mean the front cover goes off with no effort, it's too easy to remove from the shell. I don't feel too confident in it.
ah ok
im looking for a case... thinking spigen transparent currently have incipio octane but think its too heavy
The Diztronic is as perfect as it gets IMHO.
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Cheers out my video review of the must have case for anyone with a HTC 10 the HTC Klik is an official case made by HTC, enjoy the video, just click the link below,
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I just noticed this on htc.com today- I hadn't seen it before. Two things:
HTC needs to make their cases more known to the customer. HTC should include a case when purchasing the 10, or at least put a small insert in the box so the customer is aware they even exist!
Secondly, this case is very interesting. I would like to see other innovative attachments. I'm not sure what they would be right off. I don't personally need or use a stand other than when I'm at work at work for my desk. I would like to hear others' ideas for additional modules.
Interesting fact. I ordered this from Amazon, but before I received it, someone else also bought it for me, as a gift. The one I got as a gift works perfectly.
Today I got the one from Amazon, which I opened because I was planning on selling it to someone else, since I don't need two cases.
But this Klik case does not work properly, in the sense that the Ice View interface does not show up. It does light up the display and turn off, when you uncover/cover the display, but the double tap to wake does not work. I'll be returning the case to Amazon.
Has anyone else had issues with the IceView / Klik case?
Very weird. The only element that triggers the ice view interface and what goes along with it is the magnet in the round badge. It should work just the same, no matter which magnet sits on the screen... It even works with a fridge magnet.
Is this case light weight
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I weights about 45 grams, just like the first Ice View. Not the lightest around, but nothing dramatic.
i might just keep my phonenaked for now
shame no stores have the ice view to look at. how useful is the ice view notificaitosn