Hi, I've recently found out about skins - an interesting alternative for cases. To be honest, I couldn't find any good case for this phone. Now I'm using Nilikin Case - it's slim, looking pretty good, but has cracks in few places already. I guess it doesn't give me any protection anyway in case of hitting the floor. But naked phone is way to slippery (especially the glass on the back). So why not trying skin instead? I had hard time to find something, which has (potentially) good quality. I had to find international (on eBay), because there was almost nothing in my country to buy (only printed crap with very bad reviews).
So I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Carbon-S...sh=item419deb1600:g:ie8AAOSwYHxWFs20#shpCntId
So, should I give it a try?
I'd vote for: yes! Looks definitely interesting, please share some pictures if you do.
Ordered Brushed 3D: Black. We'll see how it performs.
Just got my skin today! I didn't expect it so early. Anyway it's not easy task to put this skin (and any other as well i guess). I left my metal bumper, because it love how it's looking. So only top and back skin are on. Gonna post some photos maybe tomorrow
Here are photos:
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Sorry for reflection, but I needed strong light to capture black texture of skin
makalele2 said:
Here are photos:
Sorry for reflection, but I needed strong light to capture black texture of skin
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Thanks for the pics! Do you like it? Is the material nice to touch?
Yeah I like it. Material is nice to touch and looks durable. But who knows how really tough it is, we'll see in few weeks. One downside is front skin covers notification led! Because of that it's very dim.
After a week of usage I have to say it got some scratches on back (several). Fortunately there aren't that much visible.
makalele2 said:
After a week of usage I have to say it got some scratches on back (several). Fortunately there aren't that much visible.
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Hi, any new experience after 2 months? Specially some fall damage, that is my big problem.
Thanks
cadac said:
Hi, any new experience after 2 months? Specially some fall damage, that is my big problem.
Thanks
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Well, a lot of scratches, but they aren't that visible on black texture. However I've taken off front skin, because when phone was heating up (while playing some games) sticky glue was going from it. Fall damage? Well - it doesn't give you any protection from falling on the ground and any other skin won't give you any. For me it's great cover for back glass, because glass has a lot of fingerprints and is very slippery.
i prefer the case than the skin. the skins don't give much protection already the both side of my phone got cracked
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I got my case-mate Clear Armor screen/device protector yesterday (fit quite well by the way), and it came with a nice, soft, and thin cleaning cloth. And I realized - I want a case/pocket for my HD2 made of this or similar material. Will not increase thickness, will protect the device, which means perfect for carrying it in my jeans' pocket. It will also clean the device actually, and you could probably even take calls without removing it
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Also look here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYjHwpjUluE&feature=player_embedded#
at time 00:13. Mine is actually in silver color, very nice one.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I was so excited, I send an email to their support with the idea
Something like this?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-hd2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
It's nice because it doesn't add bulk and it protects against scratches, but it doesn't really help against drops and what not? I can live with a few mm of rubber to help soften the blow.
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Rubber-Hard...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3efc6af5ef
thatg said:
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
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This thing looks quite good....Can you post some pics and review the quality of the case?
mazzarin said:
Something like this?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-hd2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
It's nice because it doesn't add bulk and it protects against scratches, but it doesn't really help against drops and what not? I can live with a few mm of rubber to help soften the blow.
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The case-mate I bought was exactly like this one. However, I'm talking about a simple case/pocket made of thin fabric. Haven't seen anything like that. Maybe I should claim a patent
thatg said:
i just bought this hopefully turns out nice doesnt scratch on the inside or i might have to get one of those invisible shields
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Rubber-Hard...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3efc6af5ef
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Yeah, this one looks nice, but again doesn't protect the whole device and adds to the size. The invisible shield is better IMO.
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This thing looks quite good....Can you post some pics and review the quality of the case?
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Anyway, I'd also like to hear/see/read about the quality of this one
I bought the purple case for my wife. Here are a few pics for those interested in a few more pictures of the case. I also have a few comparison shots with an EVO Shift that doesn't have a case as well so you can see how much thickness it adds. I like the case. It feels the same as the back of the Shift for the most part. Both the Shifts in the pictures also had the Seidio screen protectors installed which fit and feel great and have no adhesive. At $30 the case is a little spendy but it fits perfectly and doesn't feel like the top will pop off or anything. Was a good thing to spend some left over Christmas money on Sorry about the high ISO of the shots LOL, it is dark outside and I didn't want to use a flash and apparently the lighting wasn't the best.
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http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/5306.htm
ps. I also posted this over at Android Central.
5mm doesn't sound like much on paper. But side by side, wow it sure does look quite a bit thicker.
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5mm doesn't sound like much on paper. But side by side, wow it sure does look quite a bit thicker.
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That is exactly what I was thinking. Though I have fat hands and the case I got made it a little easier to hold on too.
Nice case looks better then my shield combo from sprint
I just got my case today, and the front plate seems to want to fall off when I use the slide. Maybe I need to break in the case a bit...but it seems like it just barely fits.
has any one found a good leather or hip case that will fit the phone in the shell
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I just got my case today, and the front plate seems to want to fall off when I use the slide. Maybe I need to break in the case a bit...but it seems like it just barely fits.
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In my first update I detailed the same issue: Seidio Innocase Surface Review (quick/dirty)
Basically you're going to have to carefully pry on your case to make a gap to fit the plastic in.
warstoke said:
has any one found a good leather or hip case that will fit the phone in the shell
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I have the HTC leather hip case from Best Buy from a previous phone. The Shift+Innocase fits nicely inside.
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I purchased this case for £6.95 form AMazon yesterday and it came today. I wanted a thin case that offers as much protection as it could, and I believe this is that case. THis case is listed as $35 on thier website, I just wanted to say I dont think that it is worth that much.
The case has a hard, plastic structure with a layer of Brushed Aluminum on the back. This gives it a cool touch and a very nice texture. All cutouts are very well aligned and I have had no issues with audio or pressing the volume or power buttons. The pogo pins are also exposed which is nice as this is the only case I know where they have allowed them to be open. Overall the case is very good very slim and offers quite a lot of protection.
THe negatives come in the way of the design though. The huge poetic logo on the back of the case (see images) may put some people off as well as the bottom and top silver plastic being exposed on the device. Also the case is not that grippy to hold. Meaning it is very slippy to hold and may fall out of your hand.
Great case at a great price.
BUY: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008NMCPXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Here's my video:
Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?
Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:
Just recently got my nexus and I've been looking for a new case. I just recently dropped my nexus on concrete and the top right corner the I guess bezel or the silver gray material came off. Am wonder ok by if this case would provide decent protection against such a fall
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Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?
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Yea there is a bit of a lip to put the N7 face down on the table, its very minimal
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Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:
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Lol Im not a fan of the branding, but the case feels really nice in the hand
I had been looking around for a while.....tried a couple of different cases. And then i saw a couple of pieces that caught my eye. And i then thought to myself...."What if i combined them?" So i did just that! Had always liked the idea of a two toned phone. Here are links to the 2 items on Ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251175458354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121000183767?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Took about 2 1/2 weeks to get them......andddddd.....here are the results! Pics taken with my wife's LG Nitro HD and a old Sanyo digital cam
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Just thought i would share this bit of randomness......i really like it! And the bumper case does not affect signal quality at all. :good:
Looks nice, I'm still considering a back plate like that. Let me know when you get a phone as cute as you pls. Then I will really be interested
I just ordered one of those carbon battery covers too, waiting for it to arrive
do you know if you can transfer the NFC from your old back onto this one?
This is what was holding me back!
Buzz20 said:
I just ordered one of those carbon battery covers too, waiting for it to arrive
do you know if you can transfer the NFC from your old back onto this one?
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Not for sure.....doesn't look too hard i suppose....i never use NFC anyway though...lol
Damn twisted, it looks like you have some soft, supple hands, like a lady. I like that ****.
vunuts said:
Damn twisted, it looks like you have some soft, supple hands, like a lady. I like that ****.
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lulz....silly Adam
the back cover is nice
does it leave in residue on the back cover?
Does the bumper not fit flush with the screen? In the first pic it looks to be raised a tad.
mdt73 said:
Does the bumper not fit flush with the screen? In the first pic it looks to be raised a tad.
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Nice mode. I am thinking to cut a TPU case into a bumper case to protect the side, and use it with the official flip case.
mdt73 said:
Does the bumper not fit flush with the screen? In the first pic it looks to be raised a tad.
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Looks fine now....don't know what was up with that pic...lol
Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent
Raduan said:
Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent
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I got a xtremeguard one. For the price I can't complain about the transparency and also add a lot of grip to the back if you are going to run case-less.
I can upload pictures if you want!
also currently the got a coupon code for 90% off too! 90off1
if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx
Raduan said:
if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx
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http://imgur.com/a/JHLwF (original size images)
I haven't tried Xtremeguard but I installed slickwraps on my gf's phone and it's a really good quality. it's a dry install and you have to have a LOT of patience with it. I have a skinomi on mine under my case and I'd have to say the SW is on par with quality, maybe even better of a cut fit and it doesn't have the orange peel feeling like the skinomi does. It has full coverage and they provide both top and bottom front plate cover and a whole front cover whichever you prefer. It has top and bottom coverings as well. Her phone is prone to riding in my gf's purse and so far only a couple of unnoticeable nicks, no tears. She did drop it once and the skin didn't scratch. Though I now make her put it in a case, the skin remains on for front and button coverage. The only issue I had with the whole front cover was the side bezel covers tend to stretch when you're applying it so you have to trim a bit to get them to lay flat. Also slickwraps has a 35% off coupon + free shipping today only (or so says their ad) the code is luvsw if you're interested.
I ended up buying Xtremeguard, because of the price difference. However the Xtremeguard does not protect the top or bottom =/
Thank you both!
I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
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Steven How said:
I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
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Can you share some pictures?
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Can you share some pictures?
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Sure. Here is some pic I taken with my tablet. Too bad I don't have any better camera. The top portion where the power button is located. That sp is not from bestskinever. Its from skinomi. I would suggest you to get skinomi if you were looking for more durability. As the film on the skinomi feels much thicker than the bestskinever. If budget is wat you are looking for. Bestskinever would be it.
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