OK then,
I was going to get a new housing for my sad looking Ameo. They come in the standard Ameo silver or a rather smart HTC black. I already have a silver case, but here is the question.
Do the black housings, wear, scratch, or paint rub away easy? I don't want to get one and find it looks crap after six months. They ain't cheap! before anyone else says it, I know it depends how you treat it. I'm on about normal wear and tear use. How does yours look now? are there any signs of the metal underneath showing?
Regards
Jay
Black Case On The "advantage"...
Hey Jay,
I have a HTC Advantage x7501, with the black case of course, and have been using it with "typical" every-day use now for about 6 months. I have never even seen one of the silver cased "Ameo" versions of the device in person, so my review is a bit "one-sided," if you will... Also, I have a friend with whom I work with that also owns the same model as I. With saying all that, and without having experienced the silver model, I would bet the silver model would hold up a bit better on the finish due to the fact that if the silver gets scratched, the metal beneath it looks much closer to the silver finish than the black. I have a couple small blemishes on mine, and I am very particular with my mobile devices, but after using day-by-day at work and home, it has managed to get marked up just a bit. The biggest problem is, if you get a scratch on it, the metal below sticks out "like a sore thumb!"
I definitely believe that the black finish is a bit more professional looking, where sometimes the silver finishes can make a device look cheap or make it stand out.
Anyways, to give you my honest account on TWO Advantage x7501 devices (black finish) after 6 or so months of daily use, it is overall good, and neither one shows any major signs of wearing finish. Also, we both use a case that the device "slides" tightly in and out of each time you use it (without the keyboard attatched), and the device really hasn't shown any real signs of wear on the sides where it rubs the case. However, if you do happen to mark it up in any way, you will definitely notice it. Again, I am very picky, so keep that in mind, but so you have a better idea of what I am saying, I attatched a couple of pics so you can see what it looks like when or if you do scratch or mark it.
HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
-Ryan
Also Note: Only one of the devices I wrote about is pictured, but are very similar in condition, and were both purchased slightly used.
X7501 Cosmetics...
I have had my X7501 for almost 10 months now and it only has one very tiny mark on the top right corner (you have to look hard to even see it).
Since I'm also very particular about my devices (I always keep them looking new) I just used a Sharpie (permanent marking pen) to "erase" the offending mark. This works great and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to touch-up black anodized aluminum like the Athena housing.
Wow! thanks for the reply Guys, Ryan that was one hell of a reply. Must have took you a while to do that and I appreciate it. toyfreak, the idea with the marker pen is a great one. I think on just that idea alone I will get black. Its harder to touch up silver! It looks better too.
Regards
Jay
Indeed is surprisingly hard coating, I carry mine in my pockets and can't say I'm careful with it, rather the opposite, I have it since it came out and there is only a little wear in one of the corners, hardly noticeable, where the scratches are more visible, is on the silver border next to the screen, not that it look bad or anything.
Black housing - Where?
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM
Silver / AMEO
Hi guys,
Proud owner of a wonderful brick since 6 months in grey color I should say that if I new I would have choosen a different color.
The grey AMEO housing is far from being "time resistant"...
Since few weeks the "video camera" around the front cam as disappeared and the "Alert" will soon do the same.
I allways take good care of my stuf and I'am bit disapointed for a 1.000 bucks machine to see it !
hmeyer said:
I would like to know where you can buy a black housing for your Ameo, mine needs a new one as well!
And what about your keyboard, can you get a black one too?
/HM
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They are available on ebay, if you search athena case you should find them. any problems then let me know. There is a guy who does spares on there and he has them in black or Silver.
regards
Jay
Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay
responderman said:
Hi,
Just a quick update on the new housing. It's arrived, and I put it on. It looks great, so glad I got black. Thanks to those who took the trouble to answer this post so well.
If anyone needs a new housing for their device then let me know and I will let you know where to get them from. He claims to have a few left!
regards
Jay
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I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.
tootallk2000 said:
I'm looking for a new housing, for the X7501 not the 7500. Please advise me where to find one.
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Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay
responderman said:
Forgive my ignorance, What is the difference?
Jay
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The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.
I need a new housing too.
Anychance you could PM me a link or contact for this.
Thanks in advance.
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The X7501 does not have the internal or 2nd camera, the X7500 does. So I would have a big hole in my unit if I used that one. I don't know if the inside layout is any different but that's the only visible thing on the external end.
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7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt
goodluckje said:
7501 does have 2 cams. the 7510 doesnt
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LMAO dude have you been drinking? The 7501 has 1 camera and the 7500 and the 7510 has 2. I own the 7501 which is also cheaper than the 7500. I suggest you google them and you'll see the difference.
tootallk is correct. 7501 has 1.
back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.
wgary said:
back to the subjct of cases. i got the nutshell case mentioned elsewhere in this forum. definitely woth the money... and the wait. beautiful case and funtional.
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hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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oops my bad.
madbird said:
hi
you are talking about a extra case to protect the athena right?, the thread is about replacing the cover / housing of the athena itself, a step that becomes nesesary when you not use case like your nutshell .
anyhow (and to really come back to subject ) i have to replace my housing too and wonder, why nobody can simply post the web/email adress of a reseller here?. i searched alot now an only find companies in asia and prices 'far away from reality', so if someone know a good reseler please post here.
thanks mad
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Here you go,
http://search.stores.ebay.co.uk/sk-...shopQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ239115870QQsofpZ0
Not cheap though!
Jay
P.S if im in trouble "Madbird" made me do it
www.expansys.com
I have 2 free £15 vouchers, which would be the best option?
Thanks
Don't know what cases you are on about but the advice I would give you this:
If you intend to use the phone in the case all the time then the design that you should go for is one that leaves the whole face of the HD2 open to you otherwise you will have problems operating the phone.
Alternatively go for a case where you can take the phone out to use; however make sure the case completely holds the phone in securely when its in there.
SuperEtrader were selling a belt pouch where you could not even close the flap when the phone was in it. They claimed it was HD2 compatible.
Finally, having bought 5 cases now, you get what you pay for......
WB
I've got
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797
PDair Horizontal Pouch case...
Works pretty well.. magnetic clasp... with belt clip... good quality...
nutmegy said:
I've got
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797
PDair Horizontal Pouch case...
Works pretty well.. magnetic clasp... with belt clip... good quality...
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i have just bought one of these for work. very good quality for the money. my only complaint is that the hard-buttons can sometimes get pressed and cause the fone to wake, depending on where you have it on you and what you are doing.
all-in-all, a good pouch.
drkmtr
Thanks
It would be nice if I could see a video of http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190797
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5R_qBOEzCI
Wevenhuis said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5R_qBOEzCI
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Thanks, now I dont think Ill get it, I was hoping for something that the leo permanently stayed in and was accesible from
I was going toi to tell what I had ordered from Expansys and awaiting delivery for but I've just checked and the Mizu Shell - http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192254 is now discontinued and the and a Silicon Case for HTC HD2 http://www.expansys.fr/p.aspx?i=192270 is no loonger mentioned on the UK site (so I provided the link to the french.
So Im afraid that I can't help you.
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I was going toi to tell what I had ordered from Expansys and awaiting delivery for but I've just checked and the Mizu Shell - http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192254 is now discontinued and the and a Silicon Case for HTC HD2 http://www.expansys.fr/p.aspx?i=192270 is no loonger mentioned on the UK site (so I provided the link to the french.
So Im afraid that I can't help you.
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Well that sucks....
Tell me how it is anyway will ya?
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4862&t_mode=des
try this for a Pouch instead of a case? thinking of getting it. with the hd2 having similar dimensions to the iphone try some of the cases for that as their is millions of them
HD2 = 121 x 67 x 11 mm
Iphone 3G = 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
Im looking for something which the phone constantly stays in, which can be opened via a flap like thing, which isnt bulky.
thanks though
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Im looking for something which the phone constantly stays in, which can be opened via a flap like thing, which isnt bulky.
thanks though
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do you mean like this see pics
gordofski said:
do you mean like this see pics
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yeah thats pretty cool dont like the colour or material though, nice style though
case
http://www.cases.com/pf456.htm
The best
Hi Guys I've Been Looking For A While Now For A Nice Enough Looking Case That Has The Port Covers And That Also Covers The Bezel Of The Phone ? Does anyone know of any as I'm struggling to find some. Many thanks
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Hi Guys I've Been Looking For A While Now For A Nice Enough Looking Case That Has The Port Covers And That Also Covers The Bezel Of The Phone ? Does anyone know of any as I'm struggling to find some. Many thanks
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this one does the trick http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/accessories/ringke-fusion-case-smoke-black-t3119340
correct, that is the one;
you wont regret it; my phone felt from like 20ft the cover took a serious dent but the phone is ok; a very small shadow on the bezel
Hello all.
One of the little disapointement I have with my Mate 8 is that there is no waterproof case available.
There is however one for the mate 7. And as far as I can tell, the Mate 7 and mate 8 have almost exactly the same dimensions. Could it be possible that the mate 8 would fit in a mate 7 case ? The only differences I can see are the position of the jack (wich would be unusable.) and the shape of the camera.
Does anyone have both phone, or just a Mate 7 case , and can tell me if this could work ?
Lovemei has a case for the Mate 8 and I believe it is waterproof.
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Lovemei has a case for the Mate 8 and I believe it is waterproof.
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This one ?
https://www.lovemei.net/love-mei-powerful-rugged-case-for-huawei-mate-8
Nope. I have it. And although it's pretty though, it's also very heavy and NOT waterproof. I know many shops will describe it as water resistant, but you'll notice Lovemei itself doesn't. The lens ans flash are actually open holes (not protected by glass).
kaceps said:
Hello all.
One of the little disapointement I have with my Mate 8 is that there is no waterproof case available.
There is however one for the mate 7. And as far as I can tell, the Mate 7 and mate 8 have almost exactly the same dimensions. Could it be possible that the mate 8 would fit in a mate 7 case ? The only differences I can see are the position of the jack (wich would be unusable.) and the shape of the camera.
Does anyone have both phone, or just a Mate 7 case , and can tell me if this could work ?
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Mate 7 case not work on Mate 8 i try and dont change anything on screen.couse the mate 8 senors difrent place in mate 8 case.if you need use mate 8 case you must buy moca gold or higher ram version or You can purchase separate.
Here is it https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...lgo_pvid=dac4927b-669e-4e8d-b4dc-76d64f6d0a9a
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Do you know if they ship to Brazil?
douglassillva said:
Do you know if they ship to Brazil?
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Yes, They offer International shipping including Brazil.
Bought one to deliver to Brazil, it is supposed to arrive within 20 days. I bought the new matrix one with red logo and lens cover.
Thanks for the tip !
Hey there, received the skin last Friday, I don't have another camera to take a picture so I'll just describe it.
The texture is not as deep as it looks on the demo images, but it is really nice, offers a nice grip, a lot less slippery than without the skin. I never used a skin before and I'm not really sure if I applied it correctly but the corners are kinda rough and it collects a lot of dust and hair (I have two cats here to help hehe).
All in all, I'm totally satisfied, I don't like cases at all but since this phone is as slippery as a soap bar I was using the one that came with it. Don't feel the need of a case anymore and it looks really nice.
Thanks for the tip Sanjay022, I'll probably buy another one soon