[Q] Does the white MotoX backing seem to last? - Moto X Q&A

I have a black MotoX with the black woven backing. My girlfriend is looking to get a MotoX, but she wants a white woven backing. Is this going to be one of those things that starts to discolor (i.e. blue from jeans, dirt in general, etc)? I think the white looks boss, but I don't want it to discolor. Especially if I put one of these cases on it.
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no issues at all on mine

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no issues at all on mine
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It's not a pain to keep looking clean? I'm actually thinking of returning my MotoX for when MotoMaker comes to Verizon.

My blue seems to be wearing on the edges
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eallan said:
My blue seems to be wearing on the edges
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What color? Navy?

I was worried about the same thing so I put a case on it, but I've been using it for the past month without a case and it's still pretty much flawless and not hard to keep clean. You don't see fingerprints unless your hands are really dirty and even then they wipe off pretty easily. I set my phone down on all sorts of tables and still no scratches when it slides and spins around.
Go for the white it looks awesome and they did a really good job designing it so it doesn't get dirty.
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I saw a white one at a WalMart that looked a bit scuffed and dirty around the top between the headphone jack and the camera. This was a couple of weeks ago while visiting in-laws, so I can't go back to check. However, the white one at my local AT&T store looked to be in good shape.

timacx said:
I saw a white one at a WalMart that looked a bit scuffed and dirty around the top between the headphone jack and the camera. This was a couple of weeks ago while visiting in-laws, so I can't go back to check. However, the white one at my local AT&T store looked to be in good shape.
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I have a white weave back with orange accents and black front. No issues at all and I've had it since launch. Normally sits in my jeans pocket with no case. It is not picking up any discoloration at all, unlike my htc one which had the white parts stained from my jeans. I wouldn't have any concerns with the white weave.

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Is HTC One really slippery in hand?

Hi guys,
I could not find a demo device from my local telco stores and based on what you have discovered, is HTC one silver or black version very slippery when holding it with one hand?
I used to have HTC one s grey version which had full aluminum unibody but that beauty was very slippery to a degree that I would drop it when pulling it from my jeans. So how is HTC one doing compared to one s grey version?
Thanks!!
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Only if you don't wipe the astroglide off your hands before making a call...
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Haven't looked at it yet but they say it's matte finished right? So I don't think it's slippery. Had 3 phones that's matte finished and all of them aren't.
Riyal said:
Haven't looked at it yet but they say it's matte finished right? So I don't think it's slippery. Had 3 phones that's matte finished and all of them aren't.
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I have seen the dummy black one in 3 store, it was not very slippery but the back was very smooth indeed. I am more concerning the silver one which I would probably get, just really want to know if that is the same as black one or more slippery cos I it seems like they are different finish.
Really want to preorder but cannot decide yet before I know how slippery one would be. Thanks for any help!!
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h.han said:
I have seen the dummy black one in 3 store, it was not very slippery but the back was very smooth indeed. I am more concerning the silver one which I would probably get, just really want to know if that is the same as black one or more slippery cos I it seems like they are different finish.
Really want to preorder but cannot decide yet before I know how slippery one would be. Thanks for any help!!
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Ohh sorry but I couldn't help you there. I didn't even get the chance to see the device other than on the internet. But thanks! I am buying the black one and glad it's great.
I've only held one briefly, but I did find it very difficult to keep hold of. It's the shape that's the problem - it's too thin at the sides, and because it's all curves and no edges there's nothing to get a grip on.
Shasarak said:
I've only held one briefly, but I did find it very difficult to keep hold of. It's the shape that's the problem - it's too thin at the sides, and because it's all curves and no edges there's nothing to get a grip on.
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Thanks! Did you try the silver one or the black one? And do you know if they feel the same in hand?
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Hmm, held the silver one today, not too dissimilar to the desire HD. To be honest I dont recall it being slippy but I would have held it tighter than my own phone!
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The answer at least for silver is no. I held one and it felt fine. But everyone says the N4 is slippery but I don't think it is.
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h.han said:
Thanks! Did you try the silver one or the black one? And do you know if they feel the same in hand?
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Silver. I've not encountered a black one, but as I said it was the shape that was the problem, not the texture of the surface, and the black one is the same shape.
Something I should have said earlier is that I don't hold phones the way normal people do. I hold the phone in my left hand and operate it with my right index finger, rather than holding it in my right hand and using my right thumb. That may make a difference.
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Silver. I've not encountered a black one, but as I said it was the shape that was the problem, not the texture of the surface, and the black one is the same shape.
Something I should have said earlier is that I don't hold phones the way normal people do. I hold the phone in my left hand and operate it with my right index finger, rather than holding it in my right hand and using my right thumb. That may make a difference.
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Hey! That's cool & unique! BTW you mentioned it's all curves and no sharp edges. Is it really "all" edges? Even on the sides there's no edges?
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Hey! That's cool & unique! BTW you mentioned it's all curves and no sharp edges. Is it really "all" edges? Even on the sides there's no edges?
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That was perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, but yeah, it does feel rather like that in the hand.
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That was perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, but yeah, it does feel rather like that in the hand.
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I tried the dummy black the other day, given the fact that I have galaxy s3 at the moment, I have to say I felt harder/sharper edge than holding a s3.
Of course it could be all because the quality of dummy is no comparison to the real thing, that's why I am planning to go to Stratford westfield to try my luck if I could have my hands on a demo device today. will report back later.
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h.han said:
I tried the dummy black the other day, given the fact that I have galaxy s3 at the moment, I have to say I felt harder/sharper edge than holding a s3.
Of course it could be all because the quality of dummy is no comparison to the real thing, that's why I am planning to go to Stratford westfield to try my luck if I could have my hands on a demo device today. will report back later.
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Went to Stratford Westfield today, haha super happy got my hand on a silver demo device from 3 store. It felt much better than dummy phone I have to say, the edges are much smoother and surprisingly not as slippery as one s grey version!! I think this is because One is thicker than One s so it gives you better grip.
Overall very very very happy about the silver colour, may just preorder one tomorrow!!
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I have held three different devices now, I have not felt any slipperiness
It's similar to the Desire HD .. a bit slippery but not too bad!
I would recommend getting a nice case for it

[POLL]Black or White?

Which Nexus 5 did you go for? Black or White.
Personally I went for the White one, it reminds me of a Range Rover Overfinch paint job it's just the matte white and then the shiny black, it's beautiful!
Not only is this a question it's a discussion about people's favourite Nexus 5 colour, which is why it's posted in General
I love white cover in smartphone and when I saw the white nexus5 the choice was obliged :laugh:
I ordered the white one a few minutes ago
The sole reason i went for it is because of the dual colour combination that gives it a look
if the front were also white i would have gone with the black one
Im getting a black one !
I personally got a white one. It was a hard choice but after looking at both, the white really grew on me. I think the white earpiece looks unique. I also ordered a case so the back getting dirty is the last thing I think about
Went with the white because I could get the phone in 3 days rather than 3 weeks. If lead times were equal I'd have gone with the black because I like the rubberized texture better.
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I prefer black
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I got a black one and love the blacked out look it has
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I got the black one, the soft touch feels better imo.
Also black for me, just a matter of preference. Though from what I've been reading, black's soft plastic back gives a better grip than the white back.
I got black but only because the shop didn't have any white ones.
I ordered the white one as well
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The black one matches my N7 quite nicely =)
Black, because every review raved about the soft touch back and I wanted to try it myself. Glad I did.
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Ordered white last night since it looked to ship the soonest. Color didn't really matter to me since I was fine with either.
ordered white, was initially for my girlfriend... but I let her take my N4.
Hands aren't always clean due to my occupation and it's leaving marks.
White. Because I know fingerprints/oil on the back of the Black version would drive me absolutely nuts.
Because OCD.
White anyone with the white does it stain over time do I need a Case
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Personally I prefer black. I feel like white might look too dirty in the long run.
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I got black. I didn't want anyone mistaking it for an iPhone.

Black - White hybrid

Hi fellas..
Now that back covers have slightly reduced prices on Ebay, I decided to take the plunge.
Ordered a white back cover for my black G2 and here are the pics.
I think it looks pretty neat and fingerprint visibility on the white one isn't that high.
Got the cover from here:
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/28122764...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
That looks pretty nice. Was it hard to pry the back cover off?
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WOAH. that's cool!
But why didn't you just get the quick window case in white and pry the window off? I have a white G2 and just bought a white and black QW case for when I get bored of the colour.
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KB112 said:
That looks pretty nice. Was it hard to pry the back cover off?
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Well, initially it was difficult. But once ya got the first latch out (with a click), ya just gotta apply enough force for all the latches. An important point to note is that you'll have to use a plastic opening tool, or anything plastic, and relatively sharp. Any other material may damage your device.
Got my guidance from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBrXRs9j5jY
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WOAH. that's cool!
But why didn't you just get the quick window case in white and pry the window off? I have a white G2 and just bought a white and black QW case for when I get bored of the colour.
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Well, this might sound crazy, but nothing beats having a complete naked device in terms of feel in the hand. I just wanted it to be small.. real small. And yea.. I've used the slimArmor for a week.. and then the Korean Nekeda case for much longer, but eventually ended up naked
I'll get a QW case when I pass this phone to my wife in April/May.
Does the case just snap back into place, or do you have to use some kind of glue to keep it in place? Really tempted to get a white back.. Do you think if I were to sell it later I'd be able to put the black one on again and you wouldn't be able to tell it was ever taken off?
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Does the case just snap back into place, or do you have to use some kind of glue to keep it in place? Really tempted to get a white back.. Do you think if I were to sell it later I'd be able to put the black one on again and you wouldn't be able to tell it was ever taken off?
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It snaps right back on. There is no adhesive used at all.
Yes, I think you removed the back without damaging it, shouldn't be a problem at all.
Nice!
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reminds me of the stormtrooper X10 phone mod back in the Xperia X10 days
but very nice though!
Wonder how long before we see the vs980 cover in white.
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Great. But what is that ob pic nr.2 back of the case. Do you get everything (all the connector) in the case,
Is it possible to add a wireless charger into it. (D802 international.)
Anyone seen white vzw backs for sale?
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cvenk said:
Great. But what is that ob pic nr.2 back of the case. Do you get everything (all the connector) in the case,
Is it possible to add a wireless charger into it. (D802 international.)
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Sorry, don''t get you on your first question.
Yes, all the antennas (black portions) are intact, together with the centre NFC piece. I doubt you can add wireless charger inside as there are no pins for you to connect to and also space restrictions.
MasK said:
Hi fellas..
Now that back covers have slightly reduced prices on Ebay, I decided to take the plunge.
Ordered a white back cover for my black G2 and here are the pics.
I think it looks pretty neat and fingerprint visibility on the white one isn't that high.
Got the cover from here:
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/28122764...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Sweet I might have to pick one up! I was waiting on someone to post pics of the black on white!
It looks like Nexus 5 now!
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Would love a matte finish on the back
I would like to do this as well but I am very afraid to remove the back...I think I would damage it...
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SKyRocKeting727 said:
I would like to do this as well but I am very afraid to remove the back...I think I would damage it...
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The back is not that frail lol, it snaps on and off rather easily.
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Anyone seen white vzw backs for sale?
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Vzw users always get the shaft lol I remember wanting to make my gnexus white but never saw a white frame for the vzw version. I imagine it's the same for the g2.
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[Q] Grey vs. Gold - Texture

Hey guys, I got my HTC One M8 in Gunmetal Grey on the 2nd, and I am loving it. However, I have been starting to like the look of the gold more and more recently. The biggest thing that is interesting me about the gold is the texture. The Grey, while beautiful (as are all of HTC's recent phones), IS a bit slippery, and I don't plan on putting a case on this beauty of a phone. From what I've heard, the Gold has a less slick feel to it. So, for anyone who has the gold and can compare, can you tell me if it is worth it to exchange?
Note: I am definitely happy with what I have, I am just curious.
id put a case on it, i didnt want to and the phone slipped right outta my hand yesterday, got to watch it slide across the pavement ugh. the gold m8 i messed with at best buy felt the same as my grey.
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id put a case on it, i didnt want to and the phone slipped right outta my hand yesterday, got to watch it slide across the pavement ugh. the gold m8 i messed with at best buy felt the same as my grey.
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Huh, okay, thanks. I really don't want to put a case on it, but it is pretty slippery... That really sucks about your phone, hopefully nothing too bad happened to it!
I exchanged my gold for gray the other day. The gold looks very Mary Kay PINK in the evening. Had a small girl ask me why I had a pink phone!
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I exchanged my gold for gray the other day. The gold looks very Mary Kay PINK in the evening. Had a small girl ask me why I had a pink phone!
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Really? That is really weird! I wouldn't have pegged that as being an issue! One other reason I've been considering gold is because just about everyone who buys this phone is going to get grey, and so gold would stand out more, but if it has a pink hue to it, then I'm better off with grey!
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Really? That is really weird! I wouldn't have pegged that as being an issue! One other reason I've been considering gold is because just about everyone who buys this phone is going to get grey, and so gold would stand out more, but if it has a pink hue to it, then I'm better off with grey!
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Yep! At first I liked the color. But once I saw it as pink, I always saw it as pink. HTC should never have labeled it as amber. Rose tinted amber perhaps would be more fitting.
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A fly grip maybe a good idea
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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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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!
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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!
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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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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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