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Opinions please on the best screen protectors available, I spend 8 quid on O2 ones and they are not very good. The cause air bubbles and are quite difficult to apply cleanly.
If possible can you supple the link to the suppliers. Thanks John
I'd be interested in this too. Also are there any differences between screen protectors for the XDA and XDAII ?
Thanks,
Rob.
well the place i ordered screenprotector from had both a xda1 and xda2 version so i asume they are not the same
I've used the same screen protectors I bought for my XDA on my new XDA II.
I use the PPCTechs ones I bought from Expansys. I especially like them because they have a matt rather than gloss finish and so don't cause as many reflections (the light scatters more). I also find that these are very easy to stickon without getting air bubbles.
One thing I have noticed is that on the XDA 2 the screen protector misses about 1.5mm of screen on the width, which is hardly noticable, but it works fine and this may be because of the way I applied it too close to one side.
I certainly would reccomend them (althought they are a bit pricy for what is effectively a piece of sticky back plastic)
Thanks Rudegar where did you get your's from ? Cheers John
jdoherty76
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www.pdashoppen.dk
but i'm sure you can get it cheaper from a
closer store with a lower vat
also i have ordered it but havent gottten it yet
seems they have issues getting it
which is good i think because my xda1 is currently stolen
and when the insurance pay me a bit i'm buying a xda2
so i would be in my best intrest if the xda1 screenprotector dont
get here untill i can change the order to a xda2 version
Here is the best what I used up to now:
http://www.pdascreenprotectors.com/
For XDA II you need HP iPAQ1940 model
Thank you I will check this out. I assume they ship to the UK? John
They are in Canada, but I am sure they do deliver to UK. Who wants to loose market?
This is the best screen protector that I've ever used!
I have not tried the XDA2 version but I used one on my Sony Ericsson P800 and it was very easy to install and since it's rugged and not floppy and flimsy like the rest it installs without bubbles and you can remove it, clean it and put it back on the device.
The screen preserves it's natural shine and colors, brightness and contrast remain as if you where not using any protector at all.
I loved the feel of the protector, it's not dull and it does not feel like paper, in fact it's it feels very slippery to the tip of the stylus.
May sound expensive, but they last very very long!
Here's the link: http://www.overlayplus.com/pda.asp#xda
Here's the specs:
Gloss finish
Our gloss finished LCD protective filter enhances color reproducibility and image sharpening by transfering more light and makes the screen brightly colored. Other filters with anti glare feature make use of diffused reflection instead to eliminate reflection. These sometimes cause lower color reproducibility which may result with a dull monochromic coloration
UV cut and 90% light transmittance
Our filters reduce the strain on your eyes by blocking 99% of ultraviolet rays radiated from LCD screens. In addition, our filters allow 90% of light transmition while protecting the LCD screen from degradation as a result of strong sunlight and other natural lights.
High Scratch Resistance.
Easy to apply
It is removable, durable,reusable and washable.
And a review: http://www.mtekk.com.au/browse/page525.html
Best Regards!
Rayan
Thanks Rayan this was very appreciated. I have ordered some and I'll wait and see what they are like....Thanks again John
Rayan said:
This is the best screen protector that I've ever used!
I have not tried the XDA2 version but I used one on my Sony Ericsson P800 and it was very easy to install and since it's rugged and not floppy and flimsy like the rest it installs without bubbles and you can remove it, clean it and put it back on the device.
The screen preserves it's natural shine and colors, brightness and contrast remain as if you where not using any protector at all.
I loved the feel of the protector, it's not dull and it does not feel like paper, in fact it's it feels very slippery to the tip of the stylus.
May sound expensive, but they last very very long!
Here's the link: http://www.overlayplus.com/pda.asp#xda
Here's the specs:
Gloss finish
Our gloss finished LCD protective filter enhances color reproducibility and image sharpening by transfering more light and makes the screen brightly colored. Other filters with anti glare feature make use of diffused reflection instead to eliminate reflection. These sometimes cause lower color reproducibility which may result with a dull monochromic coloration
UV cut and 90% light transmittance
Our filters reduce the strain on your eyes by blocking 99% of ultraviolet rays radiated from LCD screens. In addition, our filters allow 90% of light transmition while protecting the LCD screen from degradation as a result of strong sunlight and other natural lights.
High Scratch Resistance.
Easy to apply
It is removable, durable,reusable and washable.
And a review: http://www.mtekk.com.au/browse/page525.html
Best Regards!
Rayan
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The screen protectors from pdascreenprotectors.com are very similar. Extremely scratch resistant, and impossible to see if you install them properly.
I've always used the Expansys ones which are cheap as chips and do the job admirably.
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=EXP-PROTEC-540&asource=106055
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Rayan said:
This is the best screen protector that I've ever used!
May sound expensive, but they last very very long!
Here's the link: http://www.overlayplus.com/pda.asp#xda
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I'm using it too....cool...its practically Invisible and smooth...but will get very thin scratches after a while...Martin Fields Rocks
I was using Brando for my Ipaq and its is scratch proof but the screen is slightly yellowish...dun like it so much....but it was the best then..
IMHO:THe best is Brando.
http://shop.brando.com.hk/index.php
Tomorrow,i'll receive O2's protectors and Brando for my qtec 2020,and i'll review them,and tell who is the best :arrow:
i also used brando on my xda 1 and now have one on my xda 2
I have been using the boxwave protector and it is excellent
www.boxwave.com
Guys, if you are still using brando then you wanna try something like the G2s but definetly better...try Martin Fields...
They ROCK!
I know we had Brando Vs G2s a while back...but then Martin Fields come out with this protector and its best now....you wont regret it.
problem with a post like this i suppose is that
most people have only really used one brand of screenprotector
and if they are happy with it they are likely to feel that it's the best
got 02's protectors-wanna say,that they are not good.
Okay so I cheaped out and bought a matte screen protector off ebay for 2 bucks for a 2 pack. Not surprisingly the screen protector itself feels very good to the touch, but it results in such a grainy image and just ruins it. I might just get a glossy screen protector instead from the same seller, those work just fine as I've been using one for my phone that works great. But I was just wondering if there are any cheap matte protectors that result in a good clear image that aren't too expensive. Or any glossy ones that aren't fingerprint magnets?
C2Q said:
Okay so I cheaped out and bought a matte screen protector off ebay for 2 bucks for a 2 pack. Not surprisingly the screen protector itself feels very good to the touch, but it results in such a grainy image and just ruins it. I might just get a glossy screen protector instead from the same seller, those work just fine as I've been using one for my phone that works great. But I was just wondering if there are any cheap matte protectors that result in a good clear image that aren't too expensive. Or any glossy ones that aren't fingerprint magnets?
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Not cheap, but the Steinheil SGP UF has zero impact on the image, to my eyes. Think Vizio 55" HD Television Screen: It's "Matte" but the image looks great (Or any "Matte" LCD Monitor for a computer, etc...).
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Yea my SGP Steinheil UF matte looks great. I love it. No fingerprints or tacky gamer fingers or reflection glare.
player911 said:
Yea my SGP Steinheil UF matte looks great. I love it. No fingerprints or tacky gamer fingers or reflection glare.
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is it this one? http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-Anti-Fingerprint/dp/B008RB15YY
I use the CrazyOnDigital matte and I think it looks really good for a matte protector.
I haven't compared SGP with BodyGuardz so I can't say which one is better, but I've written a review on the BG screen protector:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839108
See whichever one best suits you. They might just be the same in function and quality.
I just ordered the one linked above from amazon. I have never gotten an SGP product that I was dissatisfied with.
Trying to read on my nexus 7 with the backlight turned down is difficult due to glare from the shiny screen, so I hope this helps with that.
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Regardless of which product you get, if its from a reputable company the screen protector will definitely improve your screen. Once i put mine on, I stated enjoying me device even more. It can be used comfortably in many situations.
I too can vouch for the SGP UF screen protector. Costed $30 but well worth it. The screen protector surface is a little "grainy" at first but after a few days it feels a lot smoother and no actually prefer the feel over the naked screen. The screen doesn't look grainy but there is a slight difference in how it looks.
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Just bought this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LUSQM0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 . Great reviews and a reasonable price. I get it Thursday so I will let you know. I hate screen protectors that kill your resolution too.
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matte screen protector looks grainy
when you attach the matte screen protector on your device screen ..it looks grainy but after some time it converted in to smoothly screen ..it will take time to become smoother.
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Just bought this one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LUSQM0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 . Great reviews and a reasonable price. I get it Thursday so I will let you know. I hate screen protectors that kill your resolution too.
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I ordered clear amFilm screen protectors, but received anti-glare instead (by mistake). Very well priced, perfect fit, excellent quality, looks great when used outdoors and feels nice after a couple of days usage. However, the screen looks awful indoors, colors are too diffused and pixels look blurry.
Wouldn't recommend this product, unless you're short on budget.
majedev said:
I ordered clear amFilm screen protectors, but received anti-glare instead (by mistake). Very well priced, perfect fit, excellent quality, looks great when used outdoors and feels nice after a couple of days usage. However, the screen looks awful indoors, colors are too diffused and pixels look blurry.
Wouldn't recommend this product, unless you're short on budget.
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totally agree with you. I took mine off because I didn't like the way it lessened the clarity indoors.
heh kinda sounds like the ebay one I bought. Oh well. $20 for a screen protector is way too steep for me. I bought a Zagg one for the HP touchpad for $15 last year and it really isn't all that great. It makes the screen feel worse and it's a dust and fingerprint magnet (moreso than the screen itself). Oddly enough the cheapo glossy ebay protector I bought for my phone is doing great for a dollar. I figure I would just get an ebay glossy one for the nexus 7 as well for cheap. Shame though, I really like the matte feel and look but cheapness has it's price.
Hi all,
I'm looking for a matte screen protector for the Nexus 7, but all the ones I find seem to be anti-glare, and people complain of weird rainbow colours and polarisation effects, like at a cashpoint screen. I don't need anti-glare, I just want it for the matte texture.
I'm just looking for a clear screen protector, with a matte surface, which doesn't produce any weird colours or ruin the screen.
Does such a thing exist?
This is what you looking for I guess: click
I got these as part of a deal at Amazon that offered $5 off if I ordered them on the same order as something else. I don't see any rainbow effects or other problems with them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008IEGSN8/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00
Edit: Changed comment to DON'T see rainbow.
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Out of curiosity, what does the screen protector do nowdays?
I've never used one, but from what I can see from using my usage of a borrowed ipad, it seriously degrades display quality, much more than a small scratch would do. And it obviously does not help with falls and such. So, why should I use it?
Simple... Protection. Also texture. Fingerprint resistance.
A quality screen protector won't degrade visual quality and should go unnoticed. I recommend Spigen brand Matte SP. They go for about $24.
A Matte WILL still always have a slight visual effect simply because of the way it is designed. I prefer my Matte SP to my naked N7. A higher quality SP won't be as noticeable as the cheaper ones. Also the Spigen SGP brand is also THICKER so it goes on better, reduces trapped air bubbles, and provides more protection.
player911 said:
Simple... Protection. Also texture. Fingerprint resistance.
A quality screen protector won't degrade visual quality and should go unnoticed. I recommend Spigen brand Matte SP. They go for about $24.
A Matte WILL still always have a slight visual effect simply because of the way it is designed. I prefer my Matte SP to my naked N7. A higher quality SP won't be as noticeable as the cheaper ones. Also the Spigen SGP brand is also THICKER so it goes on better, reduces trapped air bubbles, and provides more protection.
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24$ is 10-12% of the price of a nexus. That's just insane.
To each it's own, but I guess it's just not for me. It's not like fingerprints or small scratches can be seen when the screen is on.
I have the Spigen ultra fine matte screen protector. I had it on my epic and loved it. I have the newer version for my GS3 but they don't make it for nexus 7. For me, there are two main reasons why I like this one and have no reason to try any others. 1. The anti fingerprint is amazing, I have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the hands) so I leave a lot of grime/fingerprints and this screen does a great job of preventing buildup and making it easy to wipe away. Secondly, I do a lot of reading on my tablet and the matte/anti glare really makes it easier on the eyes (as an eye doctor, this is important to me). The continued increases in resolution, etc are great for movies and such, but not so great for eye strain. The matte kind of dulls it a little bit. Hope that helps. Also, it's pretty clear for a matter screen.
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d.a.v.o.r said:
24$ is 10-12% of the price of a nexus. That's just insane.
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You have GOT to be kidding me....
[via HTC Inspire]
Unfortunately no
I don't mind paying than amount of money for a case, that adds security, but I'm not paying it to recuce fingerprints/degrade screen quality.
The OP wants something that is Matte and Quality. Just because the tablet was cheap doesn't mean this isn't a good buy. Accessories aren't supposed to scale in price based on the product listing (unlike Apple logic). The SGP protectors are the best and are about $20.
Too cheap to pay that? Then buy the crappy cheap ones and suffer the wrath of a crap protector.
Personally, I'd gladly pay for a product that is quality and won't peel up on the edges, scratch easily, and will ultimately have a life as long as the device. I'd rather spend $20 and be done with it then $10 a few times. The SP is VERY important piece to the puzzle as it is what you stare through. If it isn't cut right or cheap, it takes away from the whole sexiness.
The SGP, because of the Matte and anti-fingerprint qualities, doesn't get tacky when playing games for extended periods of time either. It stays dry and smooth all the time. So that percentage crap is stupid IMO. It wouldn't matter if you're buying this for an iPad Mini vs N7, the quality is the same.
^^ Thank you. excellent post.
that percentage crap is ridiculous. well said.
http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Pr...merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1359958019&sr=1-10
Been using it since November, no complaints at all, has the nice feel and my screen is clear with no rainbow.
explosivequack said:
http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Pr...merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1359958019&sr=1-10
Been using it since November, no complaints at all, has the nice feel and my screen is clear with no rainbow.
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Is this actually a matte surface though? The link that you posted shows a clear screen protector but there is a link near the bottom for a Tech Armor Anti-Glare (Matte) screen protector. Did you link to the wrong product? And could you clarify if you have the matte version or not?
ShimmerX said:
Is this actually a matte surface though? The link that you posted shows a clear screen protector but there is a link near the bottom for a Tech Armor Anti-Glare (Matte) screen protector. Did you link to the wrong product? And could you clarify if you have the matte version or not?
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Been there. 3-Pack for $7.
Have fun with that. There is a big difference in quality between a $2 SP and a $20 one.. especially when dealing with a MATTE. Be prepared for disappointment and a waste of time, energy, and money.
As a device enthusiast, I can attest to what is a waste and what is not. I'm trying to help by sharing my experiences.
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player911 said:
Been there. 3-Pack for $7.
Have fun with that. There is a big difference in quality between a $2 SP and a $20 one..
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Agreed, the $199-249 price of the N7 is sort of an illusion, and does not mean that it's only worth $199 and we should skimp on accessories.
If not for Amazon, B&N and Google's price wars, N7 would be 300+ like the iPad mini... then $20 for screen protector wouldn't seem so crazy.
I've had my N7 for just 4 weeks and already some super-thin scratches, a decent SP is on the list now... Scratches are only visible at an angle, but I want to keep my trade-in value for the N7 gen2, so $20 is worth it.
I think the majority of matte protectors have this rainbow effect but I have one on my HTC vivid and you get used to it after a while. It's worth it to have the matte finish and after a while you don't even notice the rainbow effect.
Hello everyone,
Ive been looking through this accessory thread ever since I owned my note 2 trying desperately to get rid of the crappy Body Glove case I was "borrowing" from Tmobile. Well, my three other cases came today, and after testing them all, I will tell you what I settled with.
First things first:
The Body Glove: I don't have any pictures of this crappy case, but you don't need any. Apparently I found out today after returning my version of the BG that they have OTHER styles which are far superior then the one that I had. But probably still pretty bad. This is the beginners case that you settle on if you have no idea how to surf the WWW. Obviously if you are reading this, you would never settle for this case, especially at the outrageous $30+ price tag.
Now for the 3 puppies that arrived today. I purchased these all on amazon.com.
The Seidio Active Case:
My initial thoughts are that this would be the case I would be settling with, especially after the youtube reviews... But after putting it on, and upon comparison, I realized that this case offers minimal protection as far as a drop would be concerned. It feels extremely cheap with the white plastic, and I had no idea that this is what I was purchasing. Not only that, but it has the same issue as the body glove - Slippery bastard. Sure the sides are rubber, but its an extremely soft smooth rubber that doesnt "Stick" if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty nice looking case, and I like the kickstand...but it's not for me. They also have other very vivid colors. As far as price goes, this case is a rip off at $30.35. Almost as bad as the body glove, but slightly cheaper and prettier.
The Ballistics Case:
This is the case that I read reviews about and heard is supposed to offer some of the best protection outside of Otterbox Defender case. Not to mention it looks good. Well, I opened this bad boy up, and noticed a few things right away. The rubber shell is not snug at all. When you snap on the plastic, it gets a little more snug, but I guarantee this case will fall apart everytime you drop your phone. This already had me worried. Another issue is the damn sides of the case. ITS CHEAP 100% SLIP-GUARANTEE Plastic! Damnit. I had really high hopes for this case.
If this doesn't already kill all your hopes and dreams, it makes your phone much more gargantuan. However, I digress, when it comes to drop protection, even though you'll be picking up the two pieces of your case + your phone, I would feel confident that the majority of impact from the initial drop would be absorbed into this case, before it falls apart. Price to protection value is decent at $23 dollars. Note that this case is cheaper now at $19 which increases the appeal of this case if you have a decent grip of your phone at all times.
The final case is the Boxwave OA3 Resolute:
So check this out, I only found this case on accident thanks to Slickdeals.net. I read reviews about boxwave's case for other phones such as the SIII, and I was prepared to be disappointed with this case. But alas, none of those previous problems exist and ironically, I am keeping this case even though its MUCH cheaper than all the other cases I've tried. This case almost looks identical in design to the Ballistics, which is what I think the company was going for. However, it is only one piece of hardened rubber. It fits very snug, and feels great in the hand. It doesn't make the phone as huge as the ballistics case, and I still feel confident that this case will offer a decent amount of drop protection. Another bonus is that it has a kickstand... but don't count on it for very long, because its the cheapest feeling kickstand you'll probably ever see in your life. I can almost bet money that it'll break with regular usage. So enjoy it while it lasts. You definitely cannot beat this case for the price as it was only $10.00 total. Not to mention its all black, no cheap looking white plastic.
I have attached all the photos I took. Sorry I don't have photos of the case on the phone, as I had taken the pictures with the note 2
Hope you found this post helpful.
Here are the links to all the cases, except for the Body Glove!
Ballistics: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAA8U0W/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Seidio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A45SGFW/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Boxwave: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H163JE/ref=ox_ya_os_product <--Unfortunately Sold out until Feb 28th Courtesy of SD.net
Thanks!
Thanks for for the pictures. I personally am still waiting on the seidio convert case for the extended battery, I enjoyed the one I had on my thunderbolt. The case I have on my note 2 is the $12 (now $8.95) rugged case from ebay. The case uses the same style of synthetic rubber that the seido case uses and prevents me from dropping the phone. What are you going to do with those left over cases?
Good review, and I do agree with you on every point. While waiting for my UAG case, I'm using right now $7 ebay case (first one in my review link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36730711&highlight=rugged+dual+layer#post36730711) - which is a copy of Seidio Active and also similar to Otterbox Commuter. Commuter has a higher quality inner rubber lining, without a doubt. But Active is exactly the same stuff, or I should say that ebay cheap knockoff is exactly the same design and quality as Active
Btw, the Boxwave one you can get from ebay shipped for about $7. Its not their original design, just a generic ebay case they purchase in bulk from China and sell conveniently for local us shippment.
Thanks for the compliments. I am returning the other cases to amazon for free since I said that they are faulty, lol.
Useful review but I disagree on the ballistics case after going through other reviews and more than enough websites I found the ballistics case was the indeed the case which had the protection. The box said 8-9ft drop so I tested it with a leap faith and the case phone stayed together with no damage and didn't come apart. Also you say slippery wrong again I can apply minimum pressure using my little finger and thumb dry and wet with no slippage. The case is made from decent materials not the stuff you would get from a 5 dollar case which I have been through several. The case offers better screen protection from laying flat on a surface screen down than any case with the added corner protection. The back is non slip also and makes good resting on a slanted surface say a car roof, bonnet or dash board. And with a year warrantee you can't get far wrong. In general its makes the whole overall grip better and nice to the touch. Feels very manly to and with a simplistic look. With the plastic support the case holds firmly all round the note. Down side only two colours black and white, little flimsy top and bottom of screen. Price is fair for the case was 22.99 off eBay stores, cheaper if you get a deal on it.
Amazon gives a 4.5/5 overall for 33 reviews that's pretty good like.
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Has somebody here tried the "thrust" series of force case for the note 8? They look very sleek and elegant, at least in their website
Well, nobody posted any opinion, anyway, I received my case, it is very, very nice, tight fit, dual layer, very sleek looking, I will buy the other available model, the velocity series one
winol said:
Well, nobody posted any opinion, anyway, I received my case, it is very, very nice, tight fit, dual layer, very sleek looking, I will buy the other available model, the velocity series one
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how were the two cases? can you upload any pictures? I read on amazon reviews that the real look compared to the advertised differs quite a bit.
You can see the pictures that some buyers uploaded,, yes,, there are differences, as the pics the seller show, are the ones that the maker puts in its site, but the quality is good, it is panted plastic, but it looks like car paint, in fact, I applied car wax prior to first time use, very glossy, the rim around the camera really glows in the dark, the kickstand is as solid as it should be, not fragile, the phone fits very tight in the case,, I see it as something very reassuring in the event of a fall,, the phone will stay attached to the case, I am very happy with it, it is just that some people are never satisfied with anything, I read many absurd silly comments,, afortunately, I disregarded all of them, my favorites are the thrust series, in black one, and the titanium gray