It seems like there are mixed info on this,
but for those of you who already received new moto, if your back cover is soft touch (rubber/non-slip feel like Nexus5 or 1st Gen black MotoX)
what color is it?
I think black is confirmed to be soft touch, but I'm looking at other options.
My current black leather one is kinda slippery, and it's going back to Motorola because of some defects.
Please no "I heard / I think / I guess" posts. ONLY if you HELD it in your hands, thanks.
Not sure if this is any help, but the leather backs are soft-touch and non-slip. If you're just wanting the plastic backs, I'm not sure.
cgalyon said:
Not sure if this is any help, but the leather backs are soft-touch and non-slip. If you're just wanting the plastic backs, I'm not sure.
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I have one with black leather back, and I wouldn't say it's a non-slip, feels more slippery than "real" soft touch non-slip.
Have you held black Nexus 5 or 1st gen black woven Moto X ? That's the type of non-slip back I'm talking about.
I got the royal blue and it's just regular plastic
I can confirm that the standard (non Moto) black back is soft touch and not slippery.
cam30era said:
I can confirm that the standard (non Moto) black back is soft touch and not slippery.
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What do you mean by "non Moto"?
DiNoise said:
What do you mean by "non Moto"?
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My bad. I meant "non MotoMaker". i.e. what Verizon stocks in the stores.
Agree
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And, FWIW, the "stock" retail (non Moto Maker) black back is easy to grip. Not slippery at all.
cam30era said:
And, FWIW, the "stock" retail (non Moto Maker) black back is easy to grip. Not slippery at all.
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Got it, thanks.
I wish there was also an option for "sand black" back like the black OnePlus has. That one is the best grip I've tried.
I've had a cover like that for my old moto x to cover ugly slippery white (VZW developer edition), but now I wanna keep it naked.
The old otter box impact was the grippiest case ever.
The Defender was the best I could find.
Here are some mods to perform including an easy holster to car kit conversion using any moto base.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54099049&postcount=69
Olive is not soft touch
I bought the Olive colored back assuming it would be soft touch because the 2013 moto x in olive was. But the 2014 is not soft touch. Too bad they don't have all the back in store like they did for moto x 2013. I really wish I knew which backs are soft touch.
Over on the Motorola boards, they have said ONLY black is soft touch. Unlike the 1st gen, no other colours are.
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So half the reviews say it does the other half say it doesn't. One of my moto reps says it does the other says it doesn't. I like to know everything about the phones I sell, but I can't find a clear concensus on this. I mean it looks like it does, but I like being sure.
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enik_fox said:
So half the reviews say it does the other half say it doesn't. One of my moto reps says it does the other says it doesn't. I like to know everything about the phones I sell, but I can't find a clear concensus on this. I mean it looks like it does, but I like being sure.
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It is NOT made out of Kevlar, but rather reinforced on the inside with a weave pattern. The exterior is still made out of polycarbonate, but has a matte finish to it, unlike the soft touch finish of the MotoMaker designs.
Take a look at the close up photos of the interior here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola+Moto+X+Teardown/16867/1
Ah so what is in that weave?
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Ah so what is in that weave?
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An extra layer of film to give the back rigidity, but it isn't made out of kevlar. Its only in that pattern because said pattern gives rigidity, much like a honeycomb pattern does.
samarth1 said:
It is NOT made out of Kevlar, but rather reinforced on the inside with a weave pattern. The exterior is still made out of polycarbonate, but has a matte finish to it, unlike the soft touch finish of the MotoMaker designs.
Take a look at the close up photos of the interior here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola+Moto+X+Teardown/16867/1
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The black woven one has a soft touch finish, just like the colored motomaker backs.
It is made out of Kevlar Composite if you have a woven black or woven white model
Anandtech
Materials are the other axis of in-hand feel and quality. Here Motorola continues to use composites with the default woven white and woven black. If you’ve held the Kevlar Droid RAZR or the composite-backed RAZR HD, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about, as that seems to be the same material as what’s employed here.
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/7235/moto-x-review
Mobiletech review
The customized colors have a matte polycarbonate back and the stock black and white woven models stocked in stores are a Kevlar composite.
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http://www.mobiletechreview.com/phones/Moto-X.htm
ifixit wasnt sure
Our "Woven Black" case has a nice weave. While it's probably not actual kevlar fibers, the molding makes for a nice view
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola+Moto+X+Teardown/16867/1
It's called Skin Cover Hard Case for LG G2 [AT&T, T-Mobile & Sprint]. The reveiws on Amazon seem weird (not about the product) and I would like to know if it is worth the purchase
amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FQHB768?vs=1
I have the black one and dont like it. Its a soft touch case with the grooves/texture carved in the back, it simply does not add grip.
x714x said:
I have the black one and dont like it. Its a soft touch case with the grooves/texture carved in the back, it simply does not add grip.
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Thank you for your feedback
I was thinking about getting a Moto X 2014 and was wondering what the plastic back cover is like?
I do not want the leather since it quick gets used and not into wood so plastic is the default choice for me.
I could find any details as to the Moto X 2014 back plastic cover feels, looks like up close and is it sued like or is it a hard plastic feel like the 2013?
Did anyone order the back cover in plastic and how is it?
I have the black back and it has a soft touch coating. It has a mild rubbery feel too it almost. It's great.
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I have the black back and it has a soft touch coating. It has a mild rubbery feel too it almost. It's great.
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Thanks Metalhead! Just what I wanted to know!
Do you find the phone quite slippery to hold?
Its nice to hold but it feels way to easy to drop. I was hoping the black back would have been a bit more grippy.
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I have the black back and it has a soft touch coating. It has a mild rubbery feel too it almost. It's great.
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_MetalHead_ said:
I have the black back and it has a soft touch coating. It has a mild rubbery feel too it almost. It's great.
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Exactly! I found it to be an ideal material for phone because it's very solid, not prone to scratches and far more durable than leather or wood.
And it's look good, not cheap. This is not plastic, like iPhone 3gs back but polycarbonate.
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Exactly! I found it to be an ideal material for phone because it's very solid, not prone to scratches and far more durable than leather or wood.
And it's look good, not cheap. This is not plastic, like iPhone 3gs back but polycarbonate.
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Thanks for seconding that it solid not cheap and well made. I thinking of going all "White" on the Moto X! Kind of had it with the all black models. LOL! I might be sorry and be clean it a lot but it suppose to be a trendy type phone anyways - fashion and all so I going go all out - fashion wise! Of course; when I order; I probably be conservative and go all black again! That the only two colors I know; so motomaker does not seem to change my mind any!
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Thanks for seconding that it solid not cheap and well made. I thinking of going all "White" on the Moto X! Kind of had it with the all black models. LOL! I might be sorry and be clean it a lot but it suppose to be a trendy type phone anyways - fashion and all so I going go all out - fashion wise! Of course; when I order; I probably be conservative and go all black again! That the only two colors I know; so motomaker does not seem to change my mind any!
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I went all black with mine, but I'm thinking about exchanging it for black leather with either green or blue accents. I'm kinda getting tired of all black phones too.
I went all black : because you cannot see sensors of the front side. White model looks ugly because of this.
Plastic is solid
Harry Wild said:
I was thinking about getting a Moto X 2014 and was wondering what the plastic back cover is like?
I do not want the leather since it quick gets used and not into wood so plastic is the default choice for me.
I could find any details as to the Moto X 2014 back plastic cover feels, looks like up close and is it sued like or is it a hard plastic feel like the 2013?
Did anyone order the back cover in plastic and how is it?
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Got mine today. White/white. Not slippery.
I'm coming from an S4, and this feels much more solid and permanent. Feels thicker, but of course I don't know that, because I can't take off the back. But it certainly does not feel cheap, compared to the S4. (Maybe not a fair comparison, as S4's back was made to come off, which I liked. So for me it's a trade off.)
HOW TO GET "TUDIA Slim-Fit CYGEN Dual Layer Protective Case for Moto Moto G 2ND GEN"
Bros can any one having idea how to get this in India??
TUDIA Slim-Fit CYGEN Dual Layer Protective Case for Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen 2014 Released ONLY) (Red)
as it awesome
I actually just bought this case the other day here in the US and I'm going to return it to amazon. The fit and finish is poor. You can hardly press the volume or power buttons. The plastic outer casing is very cheaply made - it doesn't fit right with the inner soft shell. It holds grime and smudges very easily. I would not recommend this case at all.
mglf89 said:
I actually just bought this case the other day here in the US and I'm going to return it to amazon. The fit and finish is poor. You can hardly press the volume or power buttons. The plastic outer casing is very cheaply made - it doesn't fit right with the inner soft shell. It holds grime and smudges very easily. I would not recommend this case at all.
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Have just got THIS & its quite impressive :good:
Its with screen protection
Hows it??
Ayush Jain said:
Its with screen protection
Hows it??
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yes it is with screen protector & quite good, as whole device is covered & it's way much safe now...
I bought the Tudia case for my wife's Moto G and it's very much like an otterbox. The inner lining is pretty tough and hard to press the buttons but I foresee that it will wear in over time. Looks really nice and protects the phone well. It didn't come with a screen protector though.
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I bought the Tudia case for my wife's Moto G and it's very much like an otterbox. The inner lining is pretty tough and hard to press the buttons but I foresee that it will wear in over time. Looks really nice and protects the phone well. It didn't come with a screen protector though.
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TUDIA Slim-Fit CYGEN Dual Layer Protective Case is good but not available in India...you lucky to have it
I want the fosmon hybo snap for moto g 2 where to buy it in india.
TouGHBoY17 said:
I want the fosmon hybo snap for moto g 2 where to buy it in india.
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Now I want it too. Did you get it though?
Nope
I have a different case from Tudia from Amazon and it is just perfect. ( picture attached ).
I have found a similar item, which might be a close match to what you're looking for on aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Double-Tough-Hybrid-Slim-Armor-Back-Cover-Case-For-Moto-G2-G-1-XT1063-XT1069/32253204537.html
You might want to check that out, as I believe they will surely ship to India.
I have the same TUDIA case and consider it one of the better cases I've owned. The buttons are a little stiff, but I can still push them with very little effort.
Just got the Verizon black leather variant of the G4 yesterday. I had read that some people didn't think the Verizon leather felt as nice/soft/leathery as the tan leather offered by T-Mobile, but decided to go ahead and order the leather from V anyway. It's not terrible, but I agree it feels a bit "textured plastic" like. Is there consensus that the tan T-Mobile backs are indeed better than Verizon's black one? I guess I would prefer something that feels a little more like a leather work glove or baseball glove that softens overtime. The tan one looks like it might be more like that? Verizon's leather doesn't feel like it will do that at all, but perhaps I'm wrong. I know there are lots of different places to buy backs and I've looked at a bunch, but not sure which to try. The different color backs from LG appear like they are the same texture as the black Verizon one. Do they have the same feel or different/better? Are there differences between the different carrier phones that I need to make sure I get a back for a Verizon phone, or are they interchangeable between carriers? I'd appreciate hearing opinions on the best feeling leather option out there, and if you happen to have a link to the one you bought, even better!
Thanks in advance!
I would guess that the two different texture backs have different feel/wearing characteristics. The tan leather seems smooth, but the black (at least the Sprint variety) is bumpy/stiffer.
The black and other colors are textured and feel more stiff in comparison to the smooth brown leather for the T-Mobile version. The smooth T-Mobile brown back is more prone to damage though since it's soft. The black and other colors will hold up better to wear.
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The black and other colors are textured and feel more stiff in comparison to the smooth brown leather for the T-Mobile version. The smooth T-Mobile brown back is more prone to damage though since it's soft. The black and other colors will hold up better to wear.
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Are the backs interchangeable between carriers? Would a T-Mobile smooth brown back work on the Verizon model?
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Are the backs interchangeable between carriers? Would a T-Mobile smooth brown back work on the Verizon model?
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Yes, it'll fit
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Yes, it'll fit
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Thanks! Now to see if I can find one to try out.
Well, I guess buy a leather case from Spigen or somewhere else. DesignSkin's leather cases are not bad. I think buying a leather case is the best option. Find a leather case that really make your phone look awesome.