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OK then,
I was going to get a new housing for my sad looking Ameo. They come in the standard Ameo silver or a rather smart HTC black. I already have a silver case, but here is the question.
Do the black housings, wear, scratch, or paint rub away easy? I don't want to get one and find it looks crap after six months. They ain't cheap! before anyone else says it, I know it depends how you treat it. I'm on about normal wear and tear use. How does yours look now? are there any signs of the metal underneath showing?
Regards
Jay

Black Case On The "advantage"...
Hey Jay,
I have a HTC Advantage x7501, with the black case of course, and have been using it with "typical" every-day use now for about 6 months. I have never even seen one of the silver cased "Ameo" versions of the device in person, so my review is a bit "one-sided," if you will... Also, I have a friend with whom I work with that also owns the same model as I. With saying all that, and without having experienced the silver model, I would bet the silver model would hold up a bit better on the finish due to the fact that if the silver gets scratched, the metal beneath it looks much closer to the silver finish than the black. I have a couple small blemishes on mine, and I am very particular with my mobile devices, but after using day-by-day at work and home, it has managed to get marked up just a bit. The biggest problem is, if you get a scratch on it, the metal below sticks out "like a sore thumb!"
I definitely believe that the black finish is a bit more professional looking, where sometimes the silver finishes can make a device look cheap or make it stand out.
Anyways, to give you my honest account on TWO Advantage x7501 devices (black finish) after 6 or so months of daily use, it is overall good, and neither one shows any major signs of wearing finish. Also, we both use a case that the device "slides" tightly in and out of each time you use it (without the keyboard attatched), and the device really hasn't shown any real signs of wear on the sides where it rubs the case. However, if you do happen to mark it up in any way, you will definitely notice it. Again, I am very picky, so keep that in mind, but so you have a better idea of what I am saying, I attatched a couple of pics so you can see what it looks like when or if you do scratch or mark it.
HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
-Ryan
Also Note: Only one of the devices I wrote about is pictured, but are very similar in condition, and were both purchased slightly used.

X7501 Cosmetics...
I have had my X7501 for almost 10 months now and it only has one very tiny mark on the top right corner (you have to look hard to even see it).
Since I'm also very particular about my devices (I always keep them looking new) I just used a Sharpie (permanent marking pen) to "erase" the offending mark. This works great and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to touch-up black anodized aluminum like the Athena housing.

Wow! thanks for the reply Guys, Ryan that was one hell of a reply. Must have took you a while to do that and I appreciate it. toyfreak, the idea with the marker pen is a great one. I think on just that idea alone I will get black. Its harder to touch up silver! It looks better too.
Regards
Jay

Indeed is surprisingly hard coating, I carry mine in my pockets and can't say I'm careful with it, rather the opposite, I have it since it came out and there is only a little wear in one of the corners, hardly noticeable, where the scratches are more visible, is on the silver border next to the screen, not that it look bad or anything.

Black housing - Where?
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM

Silver / AMEO
Hi guys,
Proud owner of a wonderful brick since 6 months in grey color I should say that if I new I would have choosen a different color.
The grey AMEO housing is far from being "time resistant"...
Since few weeks the "video camera" around the front cam as disappeared and the "Alert" will soon do the same.
I allways take good care of my stuf and I'am bit disapointed for a 1.000 bucks machine to see it !

hmeyer said:
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM
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They are available on ebay, if you search athena case you should find them. any problems then let me know. There is a guy who does spares on there and he has them in black or Silver.
regards
Jay

Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay

responderman said:
Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay
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I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.

tootallk2000 said:
I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.
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Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay

responderman said:
Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay
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The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.

I need a new housing too.
Anychance you could PM me a link or contact for this.
Thanks in advance.

tootallk2000 said:
The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.
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7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt

goodluckje said:
7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt
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LMAO dude have you been drinking? The 7501 has 1 camera and the 7500 and the 7510 has 2. I own the 7501 which is also cheaper than the 7500. I suggest you google them and you'll see the difference.

tootallk is correct. 7501 has 1.

back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.

wgary said:
back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.
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hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad

madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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oops my bad.

madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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Here you go,
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/sk-...shopQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ239115870QQsofpZ0
Not cheap though!
Jay
P.S if im in trouble "Madbird" made me do it

Best case for (roughly) £15 on expansys?

www.expansys.com
I have 2 free £15 vouchers, which would be the best option?
Thanks

Don't know what cases you are on about but the advice I would give you this:
If you intend to use the phone in the case all the time then the design that you should go for is one that leaves the whole face of the HD2 open to you otherwise you will have problems operating the phone.
Alternatively go for a case where you can take the phone out to use; however make sure the case completely holds the phone in securely when its in there.
SuperEtrader were selling a belt pouch where you could not even close the flap when the phone was in it. They claimed it was HD2 compatible.
Finally, having bought 5 cases now, you get what you pay for......
WB

I've got
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797
PDair Horizontal Pouch case...
Works pretty well.. magnetic clasp... with belt clip... good quality...

nutmegy said:
I've got
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797
PDair Horizontal Pouch case...
Works pretty well.. magnetic clasp... with belt clip... good quality...
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i have just bought one of these for work. very good quality for the money. my only complaint is that the hard-buttons can sometimes get pressed and cause the fone to wake, depending on where you have it on you and what you are doing.
all-in-all, a good pouch.
drkmtr

Thanks
It would be nice if I could see a video of http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5R_qBOEzCI

Wevenhuis said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5R_qBOEzCI
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Thanks, now I dont think Ill get it, I was hoping for something that the leo permanently stayed in and was accesible from

I was going toi to tell what I had ordered from Expansys and awaiting delivery for but I've just checked and the Mizu Shell - http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192254 is now discontinued and the and a Silicon Case for HTC HD2 http://www.expansys.fr/p.aspx?i=192270 is no loonger mentioned on the UK site (so I provided the link to the french.
So Im afraid that I can't help you.

cMMY69 said:
I was going toi to tell what I had ordered from Expansys and awaiting delivery for but I've just checked and the Mizu Shell - http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192254 is now discontinued and the and a Silicon Case for HTC HD2 http://www.expansys.fr/p.aspx?i=192270 is no loonger mentioned on the UK site (so I provided the link to the french.
So Im afraid that I can't help you.
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Well that sucks....
Tell me how it is anyway will ya?

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4862&t_mode=des
try this for a Pouch instead of a case? thinking of getting it. with the hd2 having similar dimensions to the iphone try some of the cases for that as their is millions of them
HD2 = 121 x 67 x 11 mm
Iphone 3G = 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm

Im looking for something which the phone constantly stays in, which can be opened via a flap like thing, which isnt bulky.
thanks though

[★] said:
Im looking for something which the phone constantly stays in, which can be opened via a flap like thing, which isnt bulky.
thanks though
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do you mean like this see pics

gordofski said:
do you mean like this see pics
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yeah thats pretty cool dont like the colour or material though, nice style though

case
http://www.cases.com/pf456.htm
The best

looking for a work out case

im looking for a workout arm band for my cdma hero. all i have found is generic ones or ones for icrap. any help or suggestion would be appreciated.

ricersniper said:
im looking for a workout arm band for my cdma hero. all i have found is generic ones or ones for icrap. any help or suggestion would be appreciated.
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+1
Searched Google for an hour last week and came up with nothing.
Hoping someone had better luck !

i got this for you

i hate myself but i found and bought one at wal-mart. it was 17 bucks. i had tried all the sporting goods and work out equipment places and nothing. finaly, as were are leaving the last place someone says check wal-mart they have them. i feel so dirty!!

ricersniper said:
i hate myself but i found and bought one at wal-mart. it was 17 bucks. i had tried all the sporting goods and work out equipment places and nothing. finaly, as were are leaving the last place someone says check wal-mart they have them. i feel so dirty!!
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I found a pretty good one at Big 5 Sporting Goods

i got a silicone case off ebay and cut two slits in the back and fed a armband through. works good.
then, you can also wear it backwards with the speaker facing out if you dont wanna deal with headphones.
i bet you could also do it with one of those flexi cases off daydeal.com

I have this one
Works well, fits even with the silicone gel glove on. Also can easily use the screen while in the armband.
Hope that helps someone.

riggsandroid said:
I have this one
Works well, fits even with the silicone gel glove on. Also can easily use the screen while in the armband.
Hope that helps someone.
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Yep, I have the exact same one. I had bought it for my old mogul and it worked fine. Didn't think I could be able to use the touch screen on the Hero but it reads my finger fine. Although the plastic had been stretched a little from the mogul and so it's a little loose inside but doesn't fall out or anything. Be sure to get the right size for your arm. I got the larger one since i've always had issues with armbands fitting my 24inch pythons. =)

QuiQNeZZ said:
Yep, I have the exact same one. I had bought it for my old mogul and it worked fine. Didn't think I could be able to use the touch screen on the Hero but it reads my finger fine. Although the plastic had been stretched a little from the mogul and so it's a little loose inside but doesn't fall out or anything. Be sure to get the right size for your arm. I got the larger one since i've always had issues with armbands fitting my 24inch pythons. =)
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lol, you monster! are those registered?

Htc po s511

Anyone here bought the PO S511 case for hd2? Recommend to buy?

I have the S511.... Its perfect and not too expensive.... I've tried a couple of other cases but keep coming back to this one.... I had the same style case for my HD - I preferred the "side opening" book style case but you soon get used to the difference.

Blob8me said:
I have the S511.... Its perfect and not too expensive.... I've tried a couple of other cases but keep coming back to this one.... I had the same style case for my HD - I preferred the "side opening" book style case but you soon get used to the difference.
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where u bought ur S511?

Ebay UK seller.

I've got one and am happy with it. Build quality and fit are good. This is the only case I've used for the HD2 so obviously can't compare it to anything else but I don't feel the need to find anything better.

michaeljf said:
I've got one and am happy with it. Build quality and fit are good. This is the only case I've used for the HD2 so obviously can't compare it to anything else but I don't feel the need to find anything better.
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i see. How much u bought it?

I bought mine from HandTec - a VERY trusted supplier and sponsor of XDA....
Here's the >>LINK<<
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Blob8me said:
I bought mine from HandTec - a VERY trusted supplier and sponsor of XDA....
Here's the >>LINK<<
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thanks for sharing. how much u bought urs?

anyone knws where can i buy it online?

I have this case and I've not been impressed with it at all. The main problem with it is the two rails which tho phone slides into wrap around the front of the phone right where the on screen keyboard sits. This makes it very difficult to select keys which are close to the edges of the phone. (it also makes it difficult to use the outer most quick links)
Everytime I need to type any messages of any length I invariably end up taking the phone out of the case as its just too frustrating to use otherwise.
Also, I don't think this case would give little protection to the phone if it was dropped and landed on either of the top corners.

raymie87 said:
anyone knws where can i buy it online?
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RayMie87..... why are you asking the same questions over and over again???? The link I gave you has the price and you can order online? There are a dozen other online outlets including Mobile Fun and of course Ebay too - just search on Google....???
If you have a £500 phone then investing £15 in a good case is a "good" investment..... now stop asking and go and buy.....
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HTC Dot View Case

Guys im from the Netherlands and I can't vind this case anywere why?!!!?!
I want to have the case before my phone comes so I won't damage it that fast I know how I im.. ghehe

Rolando88 said:
Guys im from the Netherlands and I can't vind this case anywere why?!!!?!
I want to have the case before my phone comes so I won't damage it that fast I know how I im.. ghehe
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I dont believe Sprint is selling it yet.
Go to Verizon.com thats where I ordered mine from.
It doesnt have a Verizon logo on it anywhere and works fine.

jayjam99 said:
I dont believe Sprint is selling it yet.
Go to Verizon.com thats where I ordered mine from.
It doesnt have a Verizon logo on it anywhere and works fine.
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woo! thank you! bene looking all over for this, spend 5 more bucks on some cleaning wipes in order to get the free overnight shipping over 49.00 as the case is only 44.99..

penskyc said:
woo! thank you! bene looking all over for this, spend 5 more bucks on some cleaning wipes in order to get the free overnight shipping over 49.00 as the case is only 44.99..
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im trying to get rid of mine if you want...

rahtrip said:
im trying to get rid of mine if you want...
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How much to ship it to the UK?

johnboywilson said:
How much to ship it to the UK?
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lemme see

rahtrip said:
lemme see
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Thank You

rahtrip said:
im trying to get rid of mine if you want...
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If you flip over the cover, does it work to support the phone as a kickstand in landscape?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

GermanGuy said:
If you flip over the cover, does it work to support the phone as a kickstand in landscape?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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Nope. It just slips and falls over.

Have had the case now for over a day and I do have a few thoughts about it. Purchased at a Verizon store last Sat(none in my area had it in stock apparently) for $48 with tax and 3 day shipping to my home. Color was the grey which I thought went really well with my gunmetal model. Upon putting it on the phone I felt that the fit was spot on. The back snapped right into place and the front flip cover rests evenly on the screen. Functionality of the case is second to none. It works as advertised ranging from being able to see time and current weather conditions to making and answering calls.
Some of the other things that will light up are any incoming text messages and you can also dismiss any alarms that you have set to go off by simply following the gestures. A big question that I had when I bought the case was whether or not that the music playback would be hindered. I'm very happy to report that audio playback was just as clear and precise as if the cover wasn't over the front of the device. Another plus is when you open the cover the phone automatically unlocks and the screen shuts off when the cover goes back on. Thus greatly eliminating use of the top mounted power button.
I felt the choice of the materials for the case were not bad. The rear material certainly doesn't feel like a cheap plastic by any means, but it's nowhere near as nice as the phone's metal finish. The most comfortable way of using the phone for me was to hold the cover with my left hand and use my right to operate the phone itself. Now, I have rather large hands so this could obviously be different if you weren't blessed with such a thing. Folding the front of the case back over the rear proved to be uncomfortable to me. Another downside is the fact that the front cover cannot double as a kickstand when positioning the phone in landscape. When done so, the phone just falls flat on its back.
Overall, I definitely like the case. It has that wow factor to it as everyone I have showed it to have been amazed by it's functionality. The only things that HTC should improve on it is to have the front flap being able to fold back and stay flush on the rear of the device. I also would had like for the front flap to stay open when you open, but the trade off is that when it springs back into position it does a good job of staying over the screen, even in a loose pocket. I noticed no addition use of the screen during the day in Gsam battery monitor. If I were to give it a score out of 10 I'd place it at an 8. Only major cons would be price and certain aspects of holding the device depending on hand size.
I'd have to tip my hat to HTC for coming up with the concept. If anyone has anymore questions about it feel free to ask.

Found this on ebay:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/HTC-One-m8-dot-View-Hulle-Cover-Neu-/271443579895?pt=DE_Handy_PDA_Taschen_Schutzh%C3%BCllen&hash=item3f334c53f7

i ordered a dot view but my provider wrote me that they will deliver later in may

Rudimente said:
i ordered a dot view but my provider wrote me that they will deliver later in may
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What is your provider? It looks like the black ones are available on Verizon.com again (they were sold out all week). Just ordered one for a friend.

Supacat said:
What is your provider? It looks like the black ones are available on Verizon.com again (they were sold out all week). Just ordered one for a friend.
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german t-mobile is my provider

Rudimente said:
german t-mobile is my provider
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I'm having german t-mobile as well, they told me today that the cases should arrive this week..? but don't know how true that is..
amazon started listing the colored variations today, but all of them are marked as "available for preorder"

any chance you could post a couple of pics showing what the case looks like when open and folded back? All the photos i've seen of it don't show this. want to know how much it bulks the phone out.
cheers

Managed to pick the one and only one of these up from my local Phones4U in Croydon today, then went to the other local Phones4U and bough the other one, looks like they are finally starting to trickle in.

Figured out how to get the case to function as a kickstand. It's simple, but involves needing something else like a laptop or book as a prop. Simply open the cover and fold it over the back of the device. Then just rest the device on the laptop or book of your choice. Then, boom it stays put in place and with the way I got it, the angle is pretty nice for viewing.