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Which is better built : white or black case g1?

Hello guys,
I'm about to jump on the g1 train, currently trying to decide between white or black Dream. I have only seen the black in person (still looking for the white ;P) and there arent that many reviews or opinions posted on the net (that I could found at least) as to what the difference between the two (other than the color of course) and their build quality is.
So, please post your opinions on the matter. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few users in here with the white version. Black seems more popular, for some reason its also more expensive in most shops. But is it also more robustly built?
The one solid difference I've been able to read about is that the white phone doesnt have the rubberized back the black one has. Is this true? What about the quality of the plastic used? Are both solid, or is one "weaker" than the other? How do both feel after a few months of use? Is the white one a magnet for dirt?
Thank you guys
Cheers
Niko

Neuuubeh said:
Hello guys,
I'm about to jump on the g1 train, currently trying to decide between white or black Dream. I have only seen the black in person (still looking for the white ;P) and there arent that many reviews or opinions posted on the net (that I could found at least) as to what the difference between the two (other than the color of course) and their build quality is.
So, please post your opinions on the matter. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few users in here with the white version. Black seems more popular, for some reason its also more expensive in most shops. But is it also more robustly built?
The one solid difference I've been able to read about is that the white phone doesnt have the rubberized back the black one has. Is this true? What about the quality of the plastic used? Are both solid, or is one "weaker" than the other? How do both feel after a few months of use? Is the white one a magnet for dirt?
Thank you guys
Cheers
Niko
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i dunno. I have seen an all white battery cover offered in a few other countries. If you do go white, you might want to look into the white battery cover. it looks slick

definanetly get a black one with the nice matte finish(it look the best) i have a white one and the paint is chipping around the memory stick slot, the chin and it is not very scratch resistant

even if you dont take the outer color into consideration, the keyboard on the black one is the best...the white and brown G1 have a keyboard that is harder to read in daylight.

black one! you can actually SEE the keyboard

Amen... White looks nice, but goodluck trying to see what youre typing if the sun is shining on it.

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Amen... White looks nice, but goodluck trying to see what youre typing if the sun is shining on it.
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There is a way around the problem if you use "Backlight Off" from the market. You do however need root for it to work.....

funny you guys say that about the keyboard. i find it very hard to use in the sun, hardly see the keys at all. as far as build quality gos.
i love my white G1, however. it has a slight imperfection in regard to the underside of the chin where the backplate clicks onto on one side. it has a very small gap making that side not sit flush with the body of the phone. its not enough to notice unless you look for it but it drives me insane. the problem is worse when i use the extended battery making the whole thing feel flimsy and creaky. i have found myself wondering if i made the right choice getting a white one over a black.

I have the Bronze and the key board sucks outside wish I would have got the black.. But I still love my G1

Wow thanks a lot for the replies. White does look a lot better in pics (in my opinion at least ). Seems I'll take the black one tho
Thanks again, really helpful replies!
Cheers,
Niko

White one IS better looking.
I've got a black one, and hope I had chosen a white one... and most of my friends with the white one would say the same for the black one. Don't care much about the 'finish' or 'keyboard', it's all the same, just go for the one you personally prefer.

I would def stick with the black

Black unless you want to replace the keyboard. Even with backlight off on my bronze the keys were unreadable at times. With my black one it's looking for a program that turns back light on without a keypress.

I've got a black G1 and a friend of mine has got a white one.
Build quality is comparable i think, but there several other factors which make me favor the black G1:
- The 'rubbery' finish of the battery cover provides superiod grip when holding the G1 in your hand.
- The keyboard (even when lit) is better readable on a black g1 than on a white one. probably because the contrast between black keys/white characters on the keys is bigger.

Neuuubeh said:
Hello guys,
I'm about to jump on the g1 train, currently trying to decide between white or black Dream. I have only seen the black in person (still looking for the white ;P) and there arent that many reviews or opinions posted on the net (that I could found at least) as to what the difference between the two (other than the color of course) and their build quality is.
So, please post your opinions on the matter. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few users in here with the white version. Black seems more popular, for some reason its also more expensive in most shops. But is it also more robustly built?
The one solid difference I've been able to read about is that the white phone doesnt have the rubberized back the black one has. Is this true? What about the quality of the plastic used? Are both solid, or is one "weaker" than the other? How do both feel after a few months of use? Is the white one a magnet for dirt?
Thank you guys
Cheers
Niko
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in tmobile UK they offer the white g1 with white battery cover and white keys on the keyboard. but silver middle.
tmobile us is half white and from the keyboard down its silver. the back cover does however have the rubbery feel.
the white g1 however chips soooo easily =\ i have the white one. and i was reading somewhere that the first white g1s that were released in te US had the same whtie battery cover as the UK one,but were quickly recalled becuz of paint chipping issues.
i bought the black g1 first,but returned it for the white g1 since white is mroe visually appealing to me. however the white g1 keybaord sucks ass in daylight. white backlight on a silver keyboard just makes it hard to see.
some black g1s had the silver middle and keyboard, but nowadays tmobile stores sell a full black g1. the keyboard is actually a lot easier to see.but i hate the black g1 matte finish.
you can buy ZAGG invisible shield to make the black g1 have a shiny look and also protect it from scratches and chips.. or buy it for the white g1 to protect it from scratches and chips as well.
i plan to however to buy a white battery cover and install the zagg invisible shield(btw zagg offers lifetime warranty so you can easily get a replacement for free)

Nexus S Pure White Skin?

Herro peoples!
I want to buy a skin for my Nexus (not a "case").
I was wondering if there is a skin out there that is pure white. What I mean by that is a skin that is just white, with no menu button designs, NOTHING but white. If there is a white skin with cut outs for the menu buttons (so that they appear black when not turned on and glow white when active) I would be more interested in that though.
I desperately want to turn my "white" nexus to a completely white phone . If there is another way to do this besides skins, like changing the face cover or whatever please tell me.
Thanks ahead of time!

...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?

You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.

withinsea said:
...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?
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LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
polobunny said:
You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.
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My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too

309041291a said:
LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too
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The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>

polobunny said:
The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>
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Eh I;m actually not that upset about t having buttons I'd still get it LOL. Tough choices... I either make my own solid white skin on unique skin without (assuming) buttons or get the decagirl one with buttons... Which would look nicer?

Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/

Drike19 said:
Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/
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+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....

309041291a said:
+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....
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No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.

Drike19 said:
No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.
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Can't wait XD
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***** EDIT:
I went ahead and bought one too and a white case. So when they come in the mail I'll slap them on and post pics in the thread I opened up.
The pics are already posted, here is a link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447778

Those with the white Moto X

I have been debating this phone for a while already. To replace my Gnex.
What first drew me was the customization aspect. I wanted to get a Black front & White back (like my old Droid Incredible).
However as with my Inc the white back after a while got dirty quick.
You guys with the White X, have you had any problems with that?
I might just go all black since the b&w combination was my only incentive to wait for a custom one.
Thank you guys.

I've heard numerous reports of the white getting dirty quickly.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

White matte rubbery surface getting dirty quickly? NO FRIGGIN WAY!!!
How is this a surprise to anyone? All you have to do is read one review, which will state the back is rubbery/matte

Due to the way they built the phone you can see dirt where the front and back are put together but a case would fix that

Thank you guys, now i'm 95% on getting it now. All black everything! 5% is on the HTC One, but i feel like i would have to really baby the phone compared to the X that i can just throw around (figuratively speaking of course)

You should try a white front. It looks really nice.

iandr0idos said:
You should try a white front. It looks really nice.
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The white front never really appealed to me. Specially on the X. The black on screen buttons just didn't work out for me. If they had a Google Now look, if they were white or theme how Keylime is supposed to be an overhaul that looks like Google now and how it's unifying everything. then maybe a white phone... I'm so picky... -___-

pilot85 said:
The white front never really appealed to me. Specially on the X. The black on screen buttons just didn't work out for me. If they had a Google Now look, if they were white or theme how Keylime is supposed to be an overhaul that looks like Google now and how it's unifying everything. then maybe a white phone... I'm so picky... -___-
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Man, if they do that I'll be so sad. The current version of Android + AMOLED + black front = a beautiful thing

BRIGHT Red Nexus 5 Review

Hey, I'll make here a short review about the color of my new Nexus 5 Red Edition.
My Nexus 4 was stolen so I went for the 5 but I was hesitating between the black one and the red one. I hadn't seen any review of the red version so that's why I'll make one for the one who can't decide!
First of all, Google mention that the phone is bright red. And it is! Its very very bright and it's amazing.
When I opened the box, the phone dazzled me! It's very flashy and its like neon red, eletric verilion or orange red (See an approximation of the color in attached files).
It's true that it look a bit orange. But in a certain way, the color affects you depending the light there is. In daylight it looks very bright, but in a room with no natural light it will look softer. But it's still bright. You can't get lost with this phone, we can see you from far away (a bit like the red-orange security jacket but not that extreme of course )
I'm totally in love with this phone, i think it looks amazing. But be aware that it doesn't look like a "normal red phone"
Regarding the case, i wanted that the back can be seen, I didn't wanted to hide the color of the phone. But I think that the transparent cases from Spigen (Ultra Hybrid) and Ringke (Fusion) were too big and would ruin the Nexus 5 design. So I found on clubcase.fr an interesting case. It's thin and frosted, not fully transparent. It looks quite good (but not so sure about the protection it offers), it soften a bit the color but the phone looks a bit more orange or pink depending the light. But it isn't that disturbing. I also bought the Diztronic Voyeur case because it seems stronger, but it will come in a few days so I don't know how it will look like on my Nexus.
I hope I could help you in your choice
PS : I'll try to add pics of the phone as soon as possible
Edit : Here is the link to my imgur album with all the pictures with different angles : imgur. com/a/5rymn (remove the space before the dot)
I also have received my Diztronic voyeur case. It looks great and much more protective than my other case but it's a bit thicker (pics in the link above )

you should really test it on the wireless charging function. My nexus 5 works well with the RAVPower wireless charger that i bouht on Amazon. And I am happy with it.

I went into the Telus store intending to get the red one but it looked way brighter in person and I thought it was too bright for me. Ended up getting a black one instead but now that I got a black ballistics case the red would be OK I think being that it would be mostly covered up but still somewhat visible.
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350Rocket said:
I went into the Telus store intending to get the red one but it looked way brighter in person and I thought it was too bright for me. Ended up getting a black one instead but now that I got a black ballistics case the red would be OK I think being that it would be mostly covered up but still somewhat visible.
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Yes sure, with the diztronic voyeur case we have a black case but with some red reminders. its much more sober!

congrats on your new phone dude. It certainly looks amazing. I had a 16gb black which I sold and went for the 32gb white. I have to admit that the white is more interesting looking than the black and I can imagine how the red compares to black. Anyway, N5 no matter the color, is a delight to stare at...no question about that!

hotpotatos said:
Yes sure, with the diztronic voyeur case we have a black case but with some red reminders. its much more sober!
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I bought the red version purely because it was newer and so rarer and when I sell the N5 it has less competition for those out there which want red.
I also,because I will be selling it, got a red case to go with it.
Makes a change from the usual black of white.
You are though putting me off with the mention of its really red!
My red one is 3 days and about 20 miles into a journey across USA, at current speed I'll have it when the N6 is out.

I personally think it would look awesome in a black case like the one I got. If only I thought of that when I bought it.
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350Rocket said:
I personally think it would look awesome in a black case like the one I got. If only I thought of that when I bought it.
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Cases are cheap. If I hate red I can buy a black case.
A Red Nexus in a black case? Surely you'd not get much red showing, just at top and bottom and the red dot?

Given XDA is the home of the golden padlock I'm flabbergasted this thread hasn't been locked given it's a review of a colour lol

I'm glad you are excited about your new Nexus 5. It's a great device. However, I'm not sure a review of the color is needed.
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[Q] What is most premium color for Z3c white or black?

I bought the black and it looks nice but the fingerprints and smudges are driving me nuts! She thinks white is "girly" but I think it looks nice. What do you all think?

Imminent_Rueage said:
I bought the black and it looks nice but the fingerprints and smudges are driving me nuts! She thinks white is "girly" but I think it looks nice. What do you all think?
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In the end it doesn't matter what we think, it's what you prefer, you'll have to use the phone.
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Dsteppa said:
In the end it doesn't matter what we think, it's what you prefer, you'll have to use the phone.
Sent from my D5803
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yea so true! But there are so many insecure little kids that cant think for their self and need other people to hold their hand.

Imminent_Rueage said:
I bought the black and it looks nice but the fingerprints and smudges are driving me nuts! She thinks white is "girly" but I think it looks nice. What do you all think?
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Primary reason i got the white one. Fingerprints. Used to wash my S5 all the time because of visible fingerprints.

I kinda regret getting the Black one because the white one looks far more premium but I'm still happy because it's just an amazing phone!
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It's weird tho, I've always had a black phone and they all attracted fingerprints like crazy! But with this phone I barely see anything. And my hands/fingers are mad oily most of the time. I guess the Ringke Fusion and a tempered glass screen protector help out a lot!
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Dsteppa said:
It's weird tho, I've always had a black phone and they all attracted fingerprints like crazy! But with this phone I barely see anything. And my hands/fingers are mad oily most of the time. I guess the Ringke Fusion and a tempered glass screen protector help out a lot!
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A high end oleophobic tempered glass protector will surely help. Especially if you put one on the back too. Been looking around just that in my country woth no luck. I dont use any casing so even on white i get a lot of prints, though unnoticeable unless you look close.

Regarding fingerprints, just put the phone in your front pocket. After walking around for a few minutes it will come out clean and shiny. ? Regarding the color, go with black.

Imminent_Rueage said:
I bought the black and it looks nice but the fingerprints and smudges are driving me nuts! She thinks white is "girly" but I think it looks nice. What do you all think?
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Gold is best. Best, best, best!

green

Red

I like the red-orange color most (my last one was docomo version in orange color, very nice color but I have to sell it because the signal problem (later I know how to fix and then regret alot ( ) now I'm using green, it's ok too. The last color I would choose is black, too original, nothing special about it and come along with alot of fingerprint...

I love the green one, second is the red-orange.

Thought the question was "white or black"....

Hi,
I've got a white one and I love it. Beautiful, elegant, not a dust-magnet.
I don't think the white one for women. I used to wearing white shirt.
by Avers

Black phones always do "cheaper", more plastic...
However, the white one got a problem. In a dark room, the edge of the screen has kind of a halo around.
The brightness of the screen (even with 10% luminosity) tend to light the white glass case.. Kinda annoying and ugly.

I would have definitely chosen red over any other color if only my carrier had any red Z3Cs back in October. I got white one and it is not as pleasing as I thought it would be. Black is much prettier.

I love the black one. It looks slimmer if you ask me and i love it when the screen is of how the front turns into one shiny glass surface.

I have the black one and like it. However, I really did like the red one but it was out-of-stock when I was ready to purchase. Red sure it different.

I miss the Royal-Purple from the old Xperia lines.
This time around I chose Mint-Green, not only because it's my favorite color but that so I can flash my phone at my enemies and blind them from its color!