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I recently ordered a Matte TPU case from a seller on ebay in Hong Kong. I like giving my phone some color on occasion but nothing overbearing or ugly. I dont like the clearish TPU cases with patterns because unless you get it in black or white (clear), the color looks awful to me against the black phone. So i decided to give the matte ones a go and i love it. The only down side is that i wish the buttons werent covered at all, it makes them a bit more sensitive but at least they arent hard to press and i suppose i could just cut it out. For now it doesnt really bother me.
I doubt these cases will provide much shock protection from a bad drop but i think they look good and are extremely slim. I went from using the Amzer to this and my phone feels naked now lol. Ill switch back and forth for when i feel like i need better protection. It feels great in my hand and slides easily in and out of my pocket. The plus about this case is that it doesnt have that hideous random red tramp stamp strip on the back like majority of the matte TPU cases. Im extremely anal about how my phone looks so that was a h*ll no. Also, youll see in the pic below that the front edges are a bit shiny, they arent matte like the back and i guess it adds something to the design. The material covering the buttons is the same thats around the edges. So if you wanted to attempt at cutting and freeing them from confinement, you already have an outline.
The seller i purchased from is out for the Chinese New Year but i think it says they will resume sales on the 11th or 12th. I purchased on the 23rd of January and got it on the 7th so thats pretty average wait time coming from HK.
I also tried out the "S" case that has a thread here in the forum, and way too snug for my liking and i didnt like the gloss next to the matte, so if anyone wants it i can mail it to you or its going in the trash. (i got it in black.)
Here are two pics, sorry i dont have one of it on the actual device but the best camera i own is....my Nexus lol. The itouch fails miserably at a decent photo. And yes remember it is flexible...
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Hope thats somewhat helpful!
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Sorry but that looks rly cheap to me
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xdahd2 said:
Sorry but that looks rly cheap to me
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Then dont buy one. It was a couple bucks maybe? Its not like there are tons of cases out there that are worth the money so a little on the cheap side doesnt bother me. I wanted plain, slim, and color and thats what this is. I think its hard to avoid a "cheap" look when you spend 4 bucks on a TPU case. But anyway, thats what the review is for...to help you decide if you want one or not.
@thaqueencami: I think I've seen you before on the blackberry forums.
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peeturr said:
@thaqueencami: I think I've seen you before on the blackberry forums.
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Lol yeah i had one for a couple years and i themed.
thaqueencami said:
Lol yeah i had one for a couple years and i themed.
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Yeah, I was wondering about that lol. Are you going to be theming for the NS? (nudge).
peeturr said:
Yeah, I was wondering about that lol. Are you going to be theming for the NS? (nudge).
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Haha I've been told a few times that I should but I don't think I have time to learn with school going on. I see like....3 girls on this forum so its kind of intimidating lol. The most I've even done for myself is make docks. I'm working on an icon set though that's been taking forever. Add me to gtalk...same name.
i actually got this case in white. It's actually a very good case for $1 and change. It is very slim. I love it. The buttons are easier to push then the ones on the amzer case.
Definitely worth the $1!!!
Hey Guys, I saw a few of you made some custom cases in the other thread, so I thought I'd get a couple and review em. I thought the process was pretty cool and has a lot of possibilities. Check it out, and if any of you already have a Custom case Post some Pics! would love to see what ya got!
http://www.teamvenum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2024&p=8088#p8088
I can try to take some more pics of certain angles if need be, think it turned out great!
Gonna take some pics tonight if I can get around to it, think its holding up well after ~1 week of use. They're high gloss so was concerned about the image, but think its done well
Gonna be planning the case giveaway today hopefully. Plan on getting something up for the weekend.
Gonna be a Custom Team Venum Tough Case to give away, details upcoming. And a few pics are in the review, more of those upcoming too
Has anyone tried a custom case from StoryLeather. I work for the company so I would like to hear some honest thoughts on the case and how it treated you!
RickStoryLeather said:
Has anyone tried a custom case from StoryLeather. I work for the company so I would like to hear some honest thoughts on the case and how it treated you!
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Then to be honest you should start a thread for that, this is concerning Case-Mate Custom Cases and shouldn't be turned into something else (plugs etc)
RickStoryLeather said:
Has anyone tried a custom case from StoryLeather. I work for the company so I would like to hear some honest thoughts on the case and how it treated you!
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If you want to pimp your product, do it in your own thread. You have 3 posts in other product threads. In each you're promoting your own product.
Just about the fastest way to get your posts deleted frankly.
Let your stuff stand on it's own feet, not on someone else's.
is there no way to change the color of the TPU portion?
is there a way to order just the custom part and save some cash (I want to order a couple different designed but $50 a pop is a bit steep if you want more than just one
nerys71 said:
is there no way to change the color of the TPU portion?
is there a way to order just the custom part and save some cash (I want to order a couple different designed but $50 a pop is a bit steep if you want more than just one
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There are some links/codes to save some money on the cases, but I am not sure about ordering pieces separately. I would assume not, but not sure
yep on your page found the 30% link. that made ALL the difference $35 is very doable and free shipping too.
my Neytiri case is ordered will do a rocket one later wish i could change the TPU color I saw orange on one of them and would really love orange tpu or bright blue just hate black. so boring
how did you get a red inner? or does it come with multiple inners?
nerys71 said:
yep on your page found the 30% link. that made ALL the difference $35 is very doable and free shipping too.
my Neytiri case is ordered will do a rocket one later wish i could change the TPU color I saw orange on one of them and would really love orange tpu or bright blue just hate black. so boring
how did you get a red inner? or does it come with multiple inners?
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A while back I bought the pink and red one to use the red inner, they were having a similar promotion so I said what the hey and went for it
ahhh you bought the same case but non custom and the components are the same physically. ok I get it.
The coupon code CMTOPPICKS30 does not work anymore. anyone have a current working coupon code?
I work outside and here it rains a lot. Its tempting to buy Sony Z1 or Samsung S4 Active. But damn, its boring phones!!! So is there a way to keep LG G2 dry?
The best would be a case, but if not, what do you recommend?
not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google
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not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google
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Thanks. I did before posting but didn't find anything useful. Still, have ordered it now, seems like a beast of a phone.
I think bachera was referring to something like this:
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thi...pany-will-8216waterproof-your-smartphone/9792
Article is a bit old so not sure if the company is still in business & doing this or if there are others doing it as well. Sounds really good, but until I hear of people repeatedly getting great results, I am a little hesitant. Especially since you have to send the phone away for a few days. I think I'd prefer to go for a good case.
More than a few days when I send it from here. Nah a good case would be nice.
The Active is a bit scary to me since ATT will only replace it once for water damage and from what I read its a temporary promotion.
If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?
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If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?
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Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?
You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.
leyvatron said:
You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.
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It would completely ruin the phone. And it wouldn't last long.
Sckank said:
Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?
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Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.
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Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.
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The Winnergear skin appears to only be available for the SIII, SIV, or iPhone 5.
iOttie is also not available for the G2.
check otterboxs website their launching a new one thats slim. Only not for our phone so maybe if all who wants it asks
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Just a heads up to anyone interested in NeverWet who hasn't used it. In their video they show the guy waterproofing an iPhone... But, if you actually buy it ($20 @ Home Depot/elsewhere) it says (on the packaging) NOT to spray it on electronic devices (which totally contradicts their promotional video). I bought some just for the hell of it and it works (for the most part) but it does leave a nasty residue and tends to flake off as time progresses. Just an FYI.
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FYI for anyone interested in the Samsung Case..
just a heads up, went to Sprint to buy the Samsung case and it was almost $40.
found them under $30 at Amazon and definitely cheaper than buying from samsung.. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UCZGTOO/
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FYI for anyone interested in the Samsung Case..
just a heads up, went to Sprint to buy the Samsung case and it was almost $40.
found them under $30 at Amazon and definitely cheaper than buying from samsung.. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UCZGTOO/
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Just a heads up, you will be receiving a 50% off coupon code from Samsung to purchase accessories.
megaherts said:
FYI for anyone interested in the Samsung Case..
just a heads up, went to Sprint to buy the Samsung case and it was almost $40.
found them under $30 at Amazon and definitely cheaper than buying from samsung.. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UCZGTOO/
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That looks different then the T-Mobile clear case. That one looks blue around the corners and the T-Mobile is silver. Or are my eyes bad? lol
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That looks different then the T-Mobile clear case. That one looks blue around the corners and the T-Mobile is silver. Or are my eyes bad? lol
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The case comes in black, silver and gold.
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50% off their MSRP? lol..
i got the case for $25, i need it now not month(s) later.
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The case comes in black, silver and gold.
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there are a total of 4 colors iirc, one that has a blue hue to it (clear sapphire) or something like that.
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How can I get in on this??
Does anyone find a picture of the silver case on a Golden Galaxy S6 Edge?
I cannot seem to find it, and can therefore not decide if I should take the silver or golden case.
I have the golden one for my sapphire edge, it's not as gold as it is in pictures. More of a only slightly gold chrome, looks silver a lot of times to me. I had to check the packaging to make sure they sent me the right one.
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I have the golden one for my sapphire edge, it's not as gold as it is in pictures. More of a only slightly gold chrome, looks silver a lot of times to me. I had to check the packaging to make sure they sent me the right one.
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Many thanks for your feedback. I guess my choice is made then.
Should you have a picture of it.. this would help to make my final validation.
http://imgur.com/a/eGbGe
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http://imgur.com/a/eGbGe
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Perfect. Thanks a lot.
Looks like a mix between pure gold and pure white gold.
kyoungs3 said:
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Looks good! I have a gold & green one coming. Cant wait!
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Waarez said:
Perfect. Thanks a lot.
Looks like a mix between pure gold and pure white gold.
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You're absolutely right, even the pictures I took make it look a little more yellow gold than it looks in person, it really depends a lot on the light that's hitting it. White gold/yellow gold combo is a great way to describe it. I really love the look and feel of this case. I have insurance and, though I've used bulky cases in the past, I rarely if ever drop my phone on anything other than carpet *knock on wood* so I'm going the almost naked route this time.
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Looks good! I have a gold & green one coming. Cant wait!
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Gold case, green phone? That should be beautiful, I'm a little bit jealous of you. Post some pictures when you get it!
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WTF??? on the back it shows "Designed by Samsung".
i'm not sure if they trying to piss off apple or samsung is really a copy cat !
on all apple products, it shows "Designed by Apple" on the back. now samsung is doing too !
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WTF??? on the back it shows "Designed by Samsung".
i'm not sure if they trying to piss off apple or samsung is really a copy cat !
on all apple products, it shows "Designed by Apple" on the back. now samsung is doing too !
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I mean, yeah I see where you're coming from, it's a pretty simple set of 3 words saying who designed the product, but I'm sure they had "pushing buttons" in mind. It's on the case, not the phone itself, so it's not biting apple steez with every phone sale. And not that this argues samsung isn't playing with apple, but samsung had an ad campaign back with the s3 that was designed for/by humans (yes I know apple has ALWAYS done it), it only seems natural that when they moved on from the "nature" ux (no pun intended) that they went to "designed by *their brand name*". Again not arguing that samsung isn't trying to push apple buttons, but this is a very minor way of doing it in the big picture.
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That looks very nice! Need to get myself one of these ASAP.
Perfect in-door protection where all surfaces are pretty flat.
Toast is laser cut and handcrafted from sustainably grown, North American hardwoods, back by high grade adhesives from 3M. The hardwood veneers used are just shy of 1mm in thickness, so they add protection, grip, and gorgeousness, while retaining the sleek profile of the device. Easy to apply and remove, Toast will never harm your device, nor will it leave behind any permanent residue. Get a design or custom text "Toasted" (laser burned) into your cover for only $5. We'll even work with you to create a custom cover with your own design; just upload an image file and tell us how you'd like it laid out in the order instructions. Our customs designer will email you a rendering and work with you to get it all dialed in prior to sending it back to production for crafting.
We've been doing this for almost 4 years, and still the only ones wrapping devices in 100% wood. No plastic, no bull****; just real wood and leathery goodness, handcrafted with love in the USA.
Thanks for checking us out, and please let me know if you have any questions!
Very cool idea, only concern I can think of would be the wood covers in humid climates. I will be looking into this further tho. Thank you.
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Very cool idea, only concern I can think of would be the wood covers in humid climates. I will be looking into this further tho. Thank you.
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Our 3M adhesives are amazing, and we actually use different ones depending on the materials of the actual device. We've been shipping internationally since day one, and to some of the most humid climates in the world. Rest assured, it will never be an issue.
Website?
I have some concerns about this skins. As you said the adhesive is different and I saw that for removing it we should use a hair dryer. Back plate of the N5X looks like a little bit naive. May you guarantee that this skin won't damage N5X's back if I want to remove it?
Sounds interesting! Please post some pics when you have the 5X version ready! Send one to me if you want an honest review as well!
I too would love to be able to review one of these skins... I dropped you a pm about that last night, op.
I had never heard of Toast until last night, and I spent a good 2 hours on youtube checking out all the phones that it has been made for with all of the colors and optional patterns & etching. Extremely neat stuff.
Safe to assume the 6P is soon to follow? Any chance of leather for both devices? Inlay? Custom etching?
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Website?
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Sorry, I'm a n00b on here so I can't post links just yet. T Mod Edit link removed
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Safe to assume the 6P is soon to follow? Any chance of leather for both devices? Inlay? Custom etching?
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We're getting the 6P all dialed in right now, and we'll commence Toasting next week. I'll be sure to let you know when they're up on the site.
Both 5X & 6P are part of the Inlay Series as well, and we offer custom etching on everything.
As for leather, we determined that it's going to take a lot of design work on these guys, so we're holding off until more requests start coming in. I've added you to the list, and I'll be sure to keep ya updated!
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Sorry, I'm a n00b on here so I can't post links just yet. The site is toastmade.com. Go to SHOP > Phones > Nexus 5X :good:
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Here is the direct link: http://www.toastmade.com/products/nexus-5x.html
Looks pretty cool!
kamajikaciya said:
I have some concerns about this skins. As you said the adhesive is different and I saw that for removing it we should use a hair dryer. Back plate of the N5X looks like a little bit naive. May you guarantee that this skin won't damage N5X's back if I want to remove it?
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Hitting the cover with a little heat from a hair dryer will help release the adhesive and it will come off with ease. If you do not do the hair dryer trick, there may be a little bit of adhesive left on the device, but you can literally roll it off with your fingertip. Rest assured, the OEM back will be exactly as it was prior to Toasting. We've covered countless devices without issue, however we would gladly replace your phone if it's damaged in the removal process.
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Here is the direct link: http://www.toastmade.com/products/nexus-5x.html
Looks pretty cool!
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Thanks, minnemike! :highfive:
We're shooting the other woods right now, so we'll have images with front covers and etchings up later this afternoon!
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Sounds interesting! Please post some pics when you have the 5X version ready! Send one to me if you want an honest review as well!
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Please shoot an email to [email protected] and let them know you're interested in reviewing the 5X! If you have a review site, youtube channel, etc., please reference that as well.
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Please shoot an email to [email protected] and let them know you're interested in reviewing the 5X! If you have a review site, youtube channel, etc., please reference that as well.
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Thank you so much... but alas I really do not have any formal review site or channel. Maybe in the near future though, so maybe I can take you up on it for future iterations. My reviews would be pretty much limited to a few message boards such as this one.
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Hitting the cover with a little heat from a hair dryer will help release the adhesive and it will come off with ease. If you do not do the hair dryer trick, there may be a little bit of adhesive left on the device, but you can literally roll it off with your fingertip. Rest assured, the OEM back will be exactly as it was prior to Toasting. We've covered countless devices without issue, however we would gladly replace your phone if it's damaged in the removal process.
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Thank you for your quick response. I also want to be informed about durability. But I need an honest and objective response. It's wood so how durable is this skin? I don't mean protection.
kamajikaciya said:
Thank you for your quick response. I also want to be informed about durability. But I need an honest and objective response. It's wood so how durable is this skin? I don't mean protection.
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Check this out: http://imgur.com/gallery/NNd7jIt/new
Toast is built to last, and it ages gracefully. We use high quality hardwoods that receive 3 coats of a hand rubbed finish to protect from the elements. If it takes a hard hit, the wood may show a little scuff or scratch, but it looks natural. You can also apply a tiny amount of olive oil and it'll blend right in, but I personally prefer the worn look.
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Thank you for your quick response. I also want to be informed about durability. But I need an honest and objective response. It's wood so how durable is this skin? I don't mean protection.
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At least for me, durability, as far as cosmetic looks go, wouldnt be an issue. I love the look of aged wood. Love the idea of making my phone look like something carved from an ancient forest, transported back in time and now just rediscovered.
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At least for me, durability, as far as cosmetic looks go, wouldnt be an issue. I love the look of aged wood. Love the idea of making my phone look like something carved from an ancient forest, transported back in time and now just rediscovered.
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Nailed it!
N5X page has been updated so you can now view the different woods, etchings, and front cover: http://www.toastmade.com/products/nexus-5x.html
We also added it to our Inlay Series: http://www.toastmade.com/products/inlay-series.html
Fully custom covers available, for the full Toast Experience: http://www.toastmade.com/products/custom-phone-cover.html