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
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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.
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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.
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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
My son decided to color his and I am going to sell it. I need to replace these.
Link to a site that sells them?
Also interested in finding out. Closest thing I've found is a listing on ebay for 30 bucks... are all mytouch3g 32B? so far all i've found are magic housings and they dont fit.
http://tinyurl.com/3ymzwv9
Heard of Ebay?
Tho the Black housing with the grey/silver midsection I must say are more difficult to find.
Contact the seller before purchasing. Make sure it is the correct housing for what you need. 3.5mm headphone jack or not. It's not shown in picture and I've no idea what myTouch model you have. Only the red and fender edition seem to have the myTouch logo on the back cover tho..........
There are many mor listings but I only noticed this particular seller at a quick glance selling a black housing with the grey/silver midsection rather then the red midsection.
White
http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Full-hous...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a48
Black
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Black-Full-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item335df2f71c
Red
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Red-Full-ho...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a88
Fender Edition
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Brown-Full-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa2079a11
Luckily, I've 2 Magics and not myTouchs, so it's far easier to find housings. I've 2 of every available color.
I like to match.
I don't use no fancy cases. I like my phones bare. Just use the hTC sleeve.
I was actually looking today and they are not at all hard to find. If you CANNOT find one on eBay (which you can - I've was JUST looking at them maybe an hour ago) here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/
That's where I get just about everything else. A little pricey, but convenient none-the-less.
Just want to share a nice white case that will make you Nexus S look like the white version. However, it's currently not listed on CAPDASE's website, not too sure why, but see the attached pic.
I found this on a New Zealand auction site, but haven't seen it else where. Sorry I'm still new here, can't post the full link to the item.
Can you PM the link please. Can't seem to find it.
Actually, I've just found another link that sells this. Remove the spaces below to get there.
http : // www . alibaba . com / product-gs/418440495/CAPDASE_protective_case_for_Samsung_Google . html
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Actually, I've just found another link that sells this. Remove the spaces below to get there.
http : // www . alibaba . com / product-gs/418440495/CAPDASE_protective_case_for_Samsung_Google . html
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I think the case is just see thru, but the phone is in white. The description doesnt mention anything about the white color.
If it's transparent, you should see Google and Samsung's logo on the back.
Here's another link.
http : // www . trademe . co . nz/Browse/Listing . aspx?id=355835867
also found these, quite a few cases, a desktop dock etc, some TBC...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Google-Nexus-S-Cases.htm
I have this case but the clear version. It's pretty good, adds some bulk but it seems to be about the same as every other case. I picked mine up in hong kong when I was there a few weeks ago but I was surprised when I tried to find it on capdase's website that it wasn't even listed lol. Anyway I think they have a black, clear, and white version floating around but I only saw the clear in the store I was in.
This one definitely looks white though, and it's not the nexus S they're using is white because you can see the black battery cover where the camera cutout is.
It comes with a screen protector as well, which is alright... peels up at the edges a bit but if you use it with the case, the case will cover up the peeling parts so it won't be a problem. The screen protector does attract a lot of fingerprints though... way more than the naked screen. Contemplating getting rid of it to have the oleophobic back or maybe getting ghost armor.
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Just want to share a nice white case that will make you Nexus S look like the white version. However, it's currently not listed on CAPDASE's website, not too sure why, but see the attached pic.
I found this on a New Zealand auction site, but haven't seen it else where. Sorry I'm still new here, can't post the full link to the item.
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Actually, it's transparent. I see Samsung logo
Nice case...I would love it in a grey smokey frost color.
Anyone know of a hard case that just snaps on the back?
I bought one of these cases from an Ebay seller in the UK. I recognize the ugly red sticker thing at the back (impossible to take off).
I had a clear version, not as white as that... it did have a good fit, but I found it a bit too bulky and now I've gone naked Nexus S again. Still, when I had it on, it gave good protection - dropped my Nexus S a couple of times and it absorbed the shock each time.
Hi,
is there any possibility to still buy the original cover from google?
I don't care whether new oder used, gray or red
Feel free to pm me, if you want to sell me yours!
Best regards, Nick
im looking for one as well. i have one currently but somehow got something on it to where it leaves a smear on the screen everytime i close it. cant see it when on but annoying when its off.
I have a grey one that I'm not using. I don't know if it's a problem with my Nexus 10 or the cover, but when attached, one corner clip does not fit in properly so it clicks every time you press it... everything else works fine though.
I'm in the UK so that might preclude interest in it...
Any of you guys ever find one of these? I couldn't even dig one up on ebay...
nope still no luck...
Did you find one? I am a new Nexus 10 user (got one at a insane price) and I'd like a genuine case with it. But I can't find one anywhere.
I've called Lg and looked all over Google, but I can't find an answer. Tmobile appears to be offering the G4 in metallic gray and brown leather only. Having had the black G2 and gray G3 I wanted to switch it up and get white, but it doesn't look like I can. So I'm leaning towards the leather back, but I absolutely want an official quick circle case like I had on my 2 and 3. Does anyone know if there will be a quick circle case for the leather back that won't damage it or take away from the point of having the leather?
Next time use the search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/leather-folio-cover-wireless-charging-t3097208
areon said:
Next time use the search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/leather-folio-cover-wireless-charging-t3097208
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Next time provide me with a link that answers my question if you're gonna be a smartass. I've been around these forums enough. I don't need you telling me to search I looked through the threads and saw nothing about it. I don't just start new threads for any reason, I read that thread and it got to be more on the topic about wireless charging only..
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Next time provide me with a link that answers my question if you're gonna be a smartass. I've been around these forums enough. I don't need you telling me to search I looked through the threads and saw nothing about it. I don't just start new threads for any reason, I read that thread and it got to be more on the topic about wireless charging only..
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That link pretty much answers your question....the short answer is it replaces your back, it does not go over it.
Sent from my LG-D800
Swetnes said:
That link pretty much answers your question....the short answer is it replaces your back, it does not go over it.
Sent from my LG-D800
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yep !!!!
G4 leather quick circle
Swizzle82 said:
I've called Lg and looked all over Google, but I can't find an answer. Tmobile appears to be offering the G4 in metallic gray and brown leather only. Having had the black G2 and gray G3 I wanted to switch it up and get white, but it doesn't look like I can. So I'm leaning towards the leather back, but I absolutely want an official quick circle case like I had on my 2 and 3. Does anyone know if there will be a quick circle case for the leather back that won't damage it or take away from the point of having the leather?
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The German company Stilgut will be coming out with a high quality genuine leather quick circle case for the G4 sometime in August. You can check out their cases for the G3 on their website. It looks like their cases can allow wireless charging. They also snap onto the existing back cover so I would guess they wont fit over the G4's leather back. Id say get plastic back and wait till august.
Well no matter, what you buy, but my frank advise would be not to buy Nillkin QIN Quick Circle Leather cover. Because, i bought one, after watching checking the product photos on the official site, that looked quite beautiful, but the actual product when arrived was just not upto the mark. It's not actually leather cover, but some hard material on front that has a thin layer of leather pasted (NOT stitched) on front and back. So, after few usage it'll easily come out. Secondly, the charging port is not accessible, you'll need to remove the cover to use the port for charging or for any other kind of usage.