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I thought of something. Perhaps someone could make a mould with the original back cover, and then remake it out of aluminium. That's all.
ridder215215 said:
Hey!
I thought of something. Perhaps someone could make a mould with the original back cover, and then remake it out of aluminium. That's all.
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I would buy this in a heart-beat.
Wouldn't heat be an issue? My play can warm up a little bit just being idle in my pocket on a warm day.
Aluminum would help dissipate the heat quicker than the plastic cover which is more of an insulator.
I have doubts though about the durability and strength of a similarly thick aluminum cover. It would have to be much thicker than the plastic one to be of an protection.
Theres already one on ebay just search it
sent from my Xperia PLAY running DiXperia
All those on ebay are cases for the phone, i think we're talking about a replacement back panel here.
What i would REALLY like to see is a complete housing in aluminium, preferably anodized matte black.
Or somethign like the HTC one's body: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/HTC-One-S-Strong-Case-Ceramic-Metal-Process,news-14451.html
question is how will you put it on without damaging the tabs on the phone? we are able to put the back cover because it is flexible.
AudioCreaper said:
question is how will you put it on without damaging the tabs on the phone? we are able to put the back cover because it is flexible.
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Very good point. Press tabs will require a flexible material like plastic. Most metal panels i've seen fit with a sliding lock.
This is one project that doesn't seem likely to see the light of day...
I was indeed thinking of a back cover replacement, and with an airbrushed-like look.
Aluminum cases produce Faraday cages (basically the device becomes shielded from radiation, including the wifi and 3g waves). Apple (first iPad 1 batches) and particularly Asus (Transformer Prime) have learnt that lesson at high costs.
doesn't the htc one that i mentioned earlier have an aluminum shell?
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doesn't the htc one that i mentioned earlier have an aluminum shell?
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Xperia play antenna placement is probably not optimised for a metal housing. The Sony Xperia S would have more luck on that matter due to it's (semi) external antenna.
+1 on the antenna topic. I dismantled my Play once and the antennas are on the back, it would be a very bad idea to use an all-aluminium back cover, unless you don't use 3G, wifi, GPS, etc...
I wish they had use the chrome all around, not just the sides, even if its fake chrome.
eksasol said:
I wish they had use the chrome all around, not just the sides, even if its fake chrome.
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You're kidding right? You actually want an all-chrome phone?
I'd actually rather see Xperia PLAY get a battery cover that's made out of a grip-improving non-glossy matte material (like what the Xperia X10 has).
The Xperia Play battery cover is one of the worst parts of the phone. It's flimsy, plain and it attracts grime like a magnet. They need to improve it badly in a second iteration...
My favorite battery cover was the one on the Huawei Selina. While the phone itself is a piece of crap, the cover is firm, nice to handle and easy to remove.
Except for the chrome strips on the sides (and they weren't that bad), my zte blade/orange san francisco had such a nice rubbery matte finish. i hope manufacturers finally do the sensible thing and shift to matte finishes...
Metal Aluminum Plated Case for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
Silver
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Pla..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item415c24d0c1
Black
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Pla..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3cbaa0c03e
Hi.
Does anyone know of a book style flip case which uses something other than a magnet to hold the lid closed?
Seems the magnets interfere with the s-pen.
Sent from the mighty Note II
Check my case here, it also has 2 slots card holder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36168373#post36168373
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Check my case here, it also has 2 slots card holder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36168373#post36168373
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That looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Could you please tell me what is called or where to order it from?
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http://www.vivamadridstore.com/main/mulcaso-poni-collection-samsung-galaxy-note-p-762.html
Please note that you have to bend out the edge hook of the open flip cover a bit since it is to tight. Otherwise it woud damage your note if you open and close the flip many times
On the pricier side but the Spigen Snap is a really good case. Detachable shell from the wallet which is useful.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-2-case-snap.html
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On the pricier side but the Spigen Snap is a really good case. Detachable shell from the wallet which is useful.
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-2-case-snap.html
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Thanks for the suggestion. This did look like a nice case, while searching for more info on it I stumbled upon the Spigen Illuzion case which is a bit more affordable while still fulfilling all my requirements. I've just ordered one and look forward to receiving it soon.
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flip cases with a magnet on the side or in the flap shouldn't be a problem.
the only real issue is with cases that use a strong magnet behind the screen.
They are a little pricey but the offer great protection.
http://izenus.com/smart-phones/galaxy-note-2.html
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I don't know if this counts as "book style" but I've been considering getting this one recently: http://www.amazon.co.uk/o/ASIN/B00ATUYE9O?tag=adapas-21
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flip cases with a magnet on the side or in the flap shouldn't be a problem.
the only real issue is with cases that use a strong magnet behind the screen.
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I had a flip case with magnet in the side. Found that the Pen wouldnt work on that side - Not by much - maybe 1 CM semi circle from the center of the Magnet around the screen.
So I removed it with a scalpel, took a little while since it was glued in but once removed all worked well expect that the case wouldnt hold shut which honestly was no big issue.
I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
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I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
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Welcome to the forums. If you conducted a search, you would have found numerous threads that already discuss variations of metal cases that are available,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062130
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019435
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276052
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2328831
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083094
AFAIK, the best quality version of these aluminium cases (iPhone looking case) is the Zomgo. There should be several links to that product in the above-mentioned links.
There are also metal bumpers available, such as the 'Sweet Armor' case and the many eBay knockoff variations of it; Draco bumpers and such.
Besides which, you're more likely to make it look like an iPad than an iPhone.
xdadzone said:
I am interesting in buying a case for my note 2, any questions? How about this one? This Case can make your Note 2 look like an iPhone.
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I'd advise you to not get that case. The metal back reduces the signal and completely removes NFC functionality.
vantt1 said:
I recently bought a new aluminium case from eBay. However, I received the wrong one. I bought this Zomgo Ultra Thin case (http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/case-galaxy-note-2/zomgo-galaxy-note-2-metal-case/):
(I think that link redirects to eBay for some reason so try and copy the link address)
But they sent me this 'KXX' case:
It feels very cheap - the aluminium is coarse, the volume buttons are stuck pressed down and the S Pen is impossible to remove without long fingernails or a tool. NFC doesn't work, as expected of an aluminium case.
I rate this case 3/10.
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I recommend the bumper style metal cases though. They don't add much thickness to the phone, and the aluminium used in constructing it feels much sturdier.
vantt1 said:
My new aluminium bumper has arrived!! It took 16 days to post from Hong Kong to Australia, which is average. The quality of this case is much higher than the old one. The stepped appearance of the CNC machined case makes it look very cool, and the brushed-polished edges make it look like the S4's design, but curvier and actually aluminium.
The case has much more adequate padding on the inside (which I will have pictures of once my digital camera is recharged), making it fit much much more snugly. Although constructed using more aluminium, it actually feels lighter than my old one, because it is thinner and more tapered along the edges. The buttons on the outside actually click on this one, but they aren't recessed enough so that they can't be accidentally bumped when the edge is placed on a flat surface. The increase in width along all edges also mean that the micro USB port and headphone jack are now more recessed than before, only accommodating slim plugs without a short extender.
The disappointing thing though is that the case isn't raised along the top like it was on my S2, so the camera is still prone to scratching. But I am overall satisfied with this case - it no longer blocks NFC and I think cellular reception has improved as well. The old one was practically a Faraday cage for the Note 2.
Final score: 8/10
As you can see, I also got a carbon fibre sticker, an aluminium home button sticker and a tempered glass screen protector, homage to my Galaxy S2's accessories.
My old setup:
Update:
Comparison of new case with old case; the new bumper case is a lot sturdier than my old case.
The padding on the inside also holds the Note 2 in place better.
The case fits together very well - almost seamlessly where the two halves meet.
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Link to new aluminum case plz, that looks sexy....
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Here is the link to my case for everyone.
Does anyone have both a 700 and a 701? Are the cases interchangeable? I'm not seeing much in the way of 701 cases at the moment, but there are plenty of choices for 700 cases.
Thanks,
Craig
I can say that my tf201 case does not fit
Ben Sisko said:
I can say that my tf201 case does not fit
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I guess that means my backup plan while waiting for 701 cases to show up is not going to work
Anyone else know about the 700 versus 701 fit?
the tablet may physically fit inside the case but the buttons and camera placement might not be the right place
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Does anyone have both a 700 and a 701? Are the cases interchangeable? I'm not seeing much in the way of 701 cases at the moment, but there are plenty of choices for 700 cases.
Thanks,
Craig
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The Noreve leather case fits and has no problem with camera and volume button placement due to its way it fits. That is why this gives a very thin and sleek solution for a case but it won't come cheap.
The VersasleeveX fits perfectly (w and w/o keydock)
For the record the 700 Blurex case DOES NOT FIT. Too small and when I muscled it on the power and volume keys are covered by the case making them inaccessible.
Since this thread has not been updated with any cases that fit the TF701T, we'd like to make a statement. Our case was released a while ago for the TF701T and fits perfectly. No ports are blocked, or the camera. Most TF700T cases won't fit for the following reasons:
1) they do not have the proper width adjustment
2) speaker hole alignment
3) microSD card placement.
Those are the key problem areas and differences between the TF700T and TF701T. We may be the first and only company to support this tablet thus far aside from ill fitting universal solutions. TF700T on xda fans know us by name and you can check that by our great ratings on amazon.
I won't paste a link to our case as XDA doesn't really want companies to sell on here. But you can easily find us by searching 'TF701T case' on Amazon, Google, or simply PERFECTO PRO . Our website (caseen.com) however does give xda members 5% off with code xdaforums
Some tight fit cases like the Folio Blurex even though it's pretty open all the way around, the top right corner will press on the power button and cause the tablet to cold boot. Also it is a very very tight fit.
Forgot to mention the speaker hole cut out doesnt line up so that get covered and muffled.
Noreve just launched its case for the TF701.
Here for Dutch users the website who has them on stock:
http://www.tabletcenter.nl/product/...s-transformer-tf701-vivo-tab-dock-qwerty.html
I will get mine tomorrow when exchanging my second TF701 for the third one without (I hope) the dock connection problems due to a complete new batch where the problem should be solved.
Can Fit TF300T or TF700T case on TF701T
Can Fit TF300T or TF700T case on TF701T.
planing to buy one from US.
amitroutray said:
Can Fit TF300T or TF700T case on TF701T.
planing to buy one from US.
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Well they'll fit kind of - probably a bit tight but all the button and connector cutouts will be in the wrong places so it will just piss you off.
Any good deal for Case for tf701t?
Thanx in advance
amitroutray said:
Any good deal for Case for tf701t?
Thanx in advance
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Transcover - the official Asus one. Only one I tried. Loved the 2 origami folding positions and magnetic open/close too
I hate folio leather cases with a passion. I think they look truly awful.
sbdags said:
Transcover - the official Asus one. Only one I tried. Loved the 2 origami folding positions and magnetic open/close too
I hate folio leather cases with a passion. I think they look truly awful.
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not in the US yet, kind of a bummer
HI folks, I've found the back of my X Compact to be pretty bad at collecting scratches - much worse than my Lumia 720 (wish more manufacturers would copy that design idea of a replaceable body!!) Anyway, I want a protective and/or grippy sticker of some sort. Ebay and Amazon have nothing to offer so far as I can tell, apart from metal plates for magnetic dash mounts. Any ideas? I would have thought there would be some kind of rubber sticker you could buy but no luck. Any ideas?
nemov said:
HI folks, I've found the back of my X Compact to be pretty bad at collecting scratches - much worse than my Lumia 720 (wish more manufacturers would copy that design idea of a replaceable body!!) Anyway, I want a protective and/or grippy sticker of some sort. Ebay and Amazon have nothing to offer so far as I can tell, apart from metal plates for magnetic dash mounts. Any ideas? I would have thought there would be some kind of rubber sticker you could buy but no luck. Any ideas?
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Just type xperia x compact skinobi in amazon. They make full body skins for the phone. I think amazon only carries the clear and carbon fiber one though. You can also google skinobi and their website will pop up with more styles/options.
nemov said:
HI folks, I've found the back of my X Compact to be pretty bad at collecting scratches - much worse than my Lumia 720 (wish more manufacturers would copy that design idea of a replaceable body!!) Anyway, I want a protective and/or grippy sticker of some sort. Ebay and Amazon have nothing to offer so far as I can tell, apart from metal plates for magnetic dash mounts. Any ideas? I would have thought there would be some kind of rubber sticker you could buy but no luck. Any ideas?
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I am using a Cut it yourself type plastic screen protector i got from Walmart....it's flawless
Hi,
in germany there is a frim which produce curved foil for the front and backside :
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XZCD6ZG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The problem is, that die foil isnt hard. So if you have bubbles under the foil and you press to much, the foil get damaged. I try ist with a little less power and the last bubbles gone away from semself after 2 days. It protects the full screen und full backcover.
Greetings Kullino
I got this skin for the back of my phone, which makes it much easier to hold and resists fingerprints a lot better than the shiny back. It also came with stickers for the sides, but I just used the one for the back, which adds texture and friction.
http://www.skinomi.com/sk27116-xperia-x-compact-phone-brushed-steel-protector.html
bofis said:
I got this skin for the back of my phone, which makes it much easier to hold and resists fingerprints a lot better than the shiny back. It also came with stickers for the sides, but I just used the one for the back, which adds texture and friction.
http://www.skinomi.com/sk27116-xperia-x-compact-phone-brushed-steel-protector.html
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Would you mind uploading a picture of your phone as it currently is?
kwstas 13 said:
Would you mind uploading a picture of your phone as it currently is?
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sorry this took so long, here's the back sticker. I've actually now put on the additional ones on the sides for extra friction in my car dock (it was sliding down with each bump, but holds better now)
bofis said:
sorry this took so long, here's the back sticker. I've actually now put on the additional ones on the sides for extra friction in my car dock (it was sliding down with each bump, but holds better now)
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Really nice man, thanks for uploading those ones
nemov said:
HI folks, I've found the back of my X Compact to be pretty bad at collecting scratches - much worse than my Lumia 720 (wish more manufacturers would copy that design idea of a replaceable body!!) Anyway, I want a protective and/or grippy sticker of some sort. Ebay and Amazon have nothing to offer so far as I can tell, apart from metal plates for magnetic dash mounts. Any ideas? I would have thought there would be some kind of rubber sticker you could buy but no luck. Any ideas?
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Very late response, but I've been using TPU case which protects back, sides, and gives a very small lip on front to keep screen off flat surface if laid on face.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1HIQ5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
case is soft and grippy, very happy with the result after 6 months.
very inexpensive <$10.
No need; apply wax polish. I used Novus Fine Scratch Remover (#2), but I would think car wax would work just as well. I used it to remove some marred patches from when I dropped the phone on hardwood floor and it skidded a bit, and not only did those patches disappear, but so did the fine scratches.
I don't think this would be wise for the screen, however, as it would probably harm the oleophobic coating.