SGP Skin Guard : Leatherize your X10i - XPERIA X10 Accessories

A few weeks ago a member at XDA posted a link to the SGP-Store which sold some vinyl decals for the X10i. Their leather Skin Guard series catched my eye. However they were made for the Japanese X10 (hence the whole with DOCOMO in the back):
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I emailed the guys at SGP if they could make the skin guard without the "docomo hole" and they responded with: "if you comment during the order you want on without the docomo hole, then you'll receive one without the docomo hole". Thus I ordered two of the skin guards, one white for myself and one black for my father. Within a week the items arrived (from the USA to the Netherlands).
The Skin Guard is very easy to apply. Just make sure the holes at the camera and flash align with the decal, then align the SE logo on the bottom. With 3 points on a line aligned you really can't go wrong. There was a slight problem though. Because of the sharp curvature of the X10 the decal kept going loose at the edges. First I was frustated but then I rembered from putting decals on cars that heating it with a hairdryer could help. Luckely we can remove the backcover of the X10 so I could really get some heat in it. It was like a miracle, no more loose edges !
I'm really pleased with the end result. Yes it looks a bit like a Blackberry Bold. However remember the Blackberry has only a small portion of leather, where the Skin Guard almost covers the whole back. Furthermore this leather idea on electronics is much older than the Blackberry Bold. Some cameras in the eighties actually had this leather stuff on already.
The leather really makes the X10 a lot more grippy (which is more than welcome on the high gloss slippery white version). The vinyl is thin. However it's still noticable, I'll estimate it at a few papers thick. It doesn't cover the whole backcover, a very thin line across the border remains uncovered. This will help you if you get the vinyl on there not 100% straight. The vinyl is pretty durable and easy to clean. It also protects the back of the X10i. So now I don't have to be afraid of scratching that high-gloss back of my white X10i anymore.
Enough with the chitchat, time for some pictures:
As said, I'm really pleased with the end result. It looks great and I don't have to be so carefull with where a lay down my X10 anymore. To be honoust the skin does look better on the black phone, because there is less color difference between the black phone and the vinyl (black leather vs. flat black rubber) is less than between the white phone and the vinyl (white leather vs. high gloss white). The leather is a bit more white than the X10 is. Nevertheless it still looks pretty sweet

Looks very nice.. so it's not a replacement cover? You have to order the leather part and stick it onto the stock battery cover that we have on our phones?
If so, I would probably get another battery cover on ebay or something and then order this or something.

Tri3Dent said:
Looks very nice.. so it's not a replacement cover? You have to order the leather part and stick it onto the stock battery cover that we have on our phones?
If so, I would probably get another battery cover on ebay or something and then order this or something.
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Yes it's just a sticker, like a screenprotector, but then a leather one. It won't leave any residue (I had to realign it a few times). So you can just paste it on your stock battery cover. Remember to comment that you don't want to have the DOCOMO hole when ordering!

Vin87 said:
Yes it's just a sticker, like a screenprotector, but then a leather one. It won't leave any residue (I had to realign it a few times). So you can just paste it on your stock battery cover. Remember to comment that you don't want to have the DOCOMO hole when ordering!
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I was thinking that that Docomo hole will match your Xperia writing under the flash, doesn't it?

The leather looks nice! but i think if i'm going to order one i'll end up getting the carbon fiber one... looks deadly.

Yup just ordered mine! I'll post pics once i get it

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I was thinking that that Docomo hole will match your Xperia writing under the flash, doesn't it?
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It will match the Xperia writing indeed. However I doubt if the Xperia writing will be nicely centered in the hole.

Got on too, hope to get it really soon... but probably will take a while since I'm in Brazil....
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Yup, ordered one too but didn't mention to cut out the docomo since i ordered through amazon. I'll just cut out the docomo so i can see the sony ericson or something, might put a spare clear protector over just that area to make it a window. Will post pictures when I get it

I got one for a month or two now, its white and now its getting pretty dirty. Its a bit tattered now but I'll try to get some pics of it.

^ That looks HORRIBLE. It doesn't fit the back at all.
I just ordered one but it's for the actual x10, not the DOCOMO version:
Hopefully this one fits better then the above poster's.
Also, to the people who bought this, did you recieve the "Steinheil Crystal Screen Protector" with the product? It says it also ships one out with the package, and it's supposed to be the best screen protector you can buy.

I just received my Carbon skin in the mail today... without the DOCOMO hole lol... yes it does come with the Crystal Screen protector.. it put a huge smile on my face cause i didnt even know it was supposed to come with one

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I just received my Carbon skin in the mail today... without the DOCOMO hole lol... yes it does come with the Crystal Screen protector.. it put a huge smile on my face cause i didnt even know it was supposed to come with one
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Does it fit perfectly like the above picture?
Also, how long did it take to mail, and where do you live (general region) so I can get an idea of how long it will take to receive?

Funny story... i haven't been able to apply it yet because I lost the back of my phone that covers the battery due to dropping my phone on a balcony... battery cover popped off and fell 7 stories onto an overhang... ordered a new back so I'm just waiting on that to arrive... my phone almost fell along with it but it hung on by a thread... i live in Ontario Canada... took 2 weeks including weekends to get here... so approx 10 business days
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Hypercore said:
^ That looks HORRIBLE. It doesn't fit the back at all.
I just ordered one but it's for the actual x10, not the DOCOMO version:
Hopefully this one fits better then the above poster's.
Also, to the people who bought this, did you recieve the "Steinheil Crystal Screen Protector" with the product? It says it also ships one out with the package, and it's supposed to be the best screen protector you can buy.
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They didn't offer a real X10 version when I ordered it. Looks like they finally decided to correct their 'mistake'.
About how well the skin fits, the skin is actually a bit flexible. So just align the camera and flash hole, then pull it gently to align the lower SE 'orbit'.
Good luck!

The moment I get some cash I'm gunna get one... damn that looks nice,
How is it for scratches?

juke05 said:
Funny story... i haven't been able to apply it yet because I lost the back of my phone that covers the battery due to dropping my phone on a balcony... battery cover popped off and fell 7 stories onto an overhang... ordered a new back so I'm just waiting on that to arrive... my phone almost fell along with it but it hung on by a thread... i live in Ontario Canada... took 2 weeks including weekends to get here... so approx 10 business days
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Alright, I'm in Manitoba so I should get it around the same time it took to receive yours.
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I've ordered a new back cover and a carbon skin as well, after watching some of the vids on youtube that show it on different iDevices, I was sold.
Hopefully it gets here soon, I'll put some pics up when it does.

ordered one so hopefully won't be long till it's here

just got mine, it fits quite nicely... I didn't need to stretch it or anything, it's just a little smaller than the battery cover...
I'm sending the pictures of my phone with it, don't crucify me for the quality, I'm not the best photographer in the world...
also it was really easy to install, in the first attempt I got it right...
good luck with yours...
Happy owner of a "leatherized" x10...

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Black Vent case x Galaxy Note?

Did anybody already find it like the one for the Galaxy S II?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
dunno about the s2 models, but the pictures for the galaxy note looks like it doesnt provide enough corner protection. when you drop a phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so corner protection is important.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bu...ccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163 this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
Souai
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bubble-Slider-Shell-Hard-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-i9220-N7000-/120828915830?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163[/url] this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
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I have ordered one of these a few days ago....hope I can get it soon and see how good it is
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
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Exactly what I was talking about.
Apart from not having a 'Galaxy Note' label it takes forever to arrive to Italy.
Did anybody see something similar in Europe?
Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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sure, will do.
I got the black mesh yesterday. I really like it. Looks good, feels good. Adds about 2mm to total width. I think it covers corners well enough to protect Pretty well, but it does leave the top and bottom and half of each corner exposed. Sure does squelch the accidental hitting of volume and power buttons, which was a major goal. Fits fine into PU "leather" belt case I got.
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OK it looks like it's available now in Europe too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?LH...1&_ipg=200&_sop=15&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514
Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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To my surprise, the bubble case has arrived today...very fast postage, only took about a week
Anyways....here are some pictures and my thoughts about it, comparing to the Nillkin TPU case.
# The black part of the back of the case is actually of hard plastic material, and the grey sides of the case are of TPU. It kind of remind me of the Commuter Series of Otterbox, but instead of being 2 pieces, it's all in one piece. It does feel cheaper than OtterBox though....well...IT IS...
# It fits the phone really well and covers the edges of the screen a bit better than the Nillkin ones.
# I'm not sure if it is because of the hard plastic at the back...but it is actually quite hard to put the case on without feeling that I might somehow scratch the sides of the phone. But if you don't have a habit of taking the case off frequently, it will not be a problem to you. If you do...then...this will definitely cause you some pain.
# I think the dimensions of this case are a bit wider, longer, and thicker than the Nillkin....but NOT that much.
# The unlock and volume buttons are HARDER to press than the Nillkin case
# The glossy back bubble offers great look and also good grip (surprisingly).
All in all...I am very happy with this case...and personally I prefer this one than the Nillkin because of it's cool looks and the mixed of materials of hard plastic and TPU (somehow I think it might provide better protection).
So, anyways...I hope this helps and also hope to hear others opinions soon...
Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any
Here's pics of the black mesh case.
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Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
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Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
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Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
hi everybody!i received today this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-S-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a1646f046
it's very good,with good protection at the corner and great grip...not i'm not more afraid to lose from my hand the Phone.
Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
EDIT:
Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
EDIT 2:
Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
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Yeah, its quite grippy....nit sure about scratches....
Wow...3.99 is a very good price...i git mine 9.99 from eBay....im pretty sure they are the same
yep mate, sure sounds a great deal.. as the ebay seller wasn't shipping to India, I started searching other sites for thi, and found it at obostore. I have bought stuff from them before, and they are good.
Will upload pics after I get it. Ordered white here so that if quality isnt good, then can order black from the ebay guy if he agrees to ship here.

Fosmon S-style TPU case

I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
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This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
**Update 6.29.12**
I picked up my phone from BB yesterday and took this case with me to protect my phone until my Incipio Sylicrilic Dual Pro arrived...which was at home waiting for me along with my Tagsfordroid NFC tags. The case had a nice feel to it, at least on the shiny parts where it had more grip...the matte area was pretty slick/smooth/slippery. It was my first experience with a TPU case and while it added very little bulk, much like a wetsuit, it was a little difficult to stretch onto the phone. I thought I was going to damage the phone trying to get it on. But after getting it on I liked it for it's intended use, preventing cosmetic damage to the backside of the case and allowing me to set the phone face down without feat of damaging the screen. But my big complaint is that the buttons are very hard to press and you can't even tell when you've done so as you have no audible or tactile feedback upon the press. Because of this, the TPU came off as soon as I got home and noticed my SDP had arrived. I do not recommend this case unless it's just going to be used similarly to the situation I used it for.
generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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Where did u order from?
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Hampa_D said:
generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
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The black one costs $2 and ships out of Hong Kong and takes anywhere from 7-25business days to arrive....no thanks.
jpitch2415 said:
I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
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Nice, thanks for the feedback.
ronj1986 said:
Where did u order from?
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Amazon
I bought one on eBay for 4.59 shipped. I bought clear, but other colors are on ebay as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290721298653 Haven't received it yet.. Here is a seller from Ireland with a variety of colors. I might just pick up a blue one.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-HARD-GEL-CASE-COVER-FREE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/290720955624?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item43b051bce8
I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
Thor said:
I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
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How does it feel in your hand? Does it add alot of bulk? What's the fitment like? Does it attract dust/lint? Does it add any grip? Have you dropped it at all, if so, did it fare well?
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I love these types of cases. I have had one for every phone I have had over the past year and a half(and I've had a bunch) Case doesnt add too much bulk at all and it feels great in the hand. The side grips are very nice
Don't these fall off easily?
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916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
Okay, I forgot the mention this before when I posted the images.
While they feel great and look really good.
I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
wizky911 said:
Don't these fall off easily?
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TPU cases typically don't fall off. You have to pop them off. They're pretty ideal.
Big Phoney said:
I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
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Thanks. Good info
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I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
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Ah, thanks for the heads up.
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Got my case today, super fast if you ask me considering I placed my order at 11pm on the 6th. Will definitely do business again with these guys. I bought it on Amazon from "SF Planet", they're out of Minnesota and I live in California.
So I checked out the case and the first thing I noticed is how thin it is, will add very little bulk to the phone. It's thick enough to hold it's form but thin enough to be very low profile. The case has shiny and dull areas on it....the shiny areas are very grippy, the dull areas not so much. But since the edges where you would normally hold the phone are knurled and shiny, gripping it should not be a problem. It's also got cutouts for the necessary areas, including both top and bottom mic's. Can't speak on the fitment for obvious reasons but will do so hopefully soon.
So far, so good.
People that buy this case in white, it gets very dirty! Only the left half of the wave design since it's a different surface. (matte vs. gloss).
Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
if your in london you can buy it from these guys... i bought a case for my SGS1 Year and a bit ago and they were really good than http://www.londonmagicstore.co.uk/Samsung/I9300/S+Line.htm
LLStarks said:
Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
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It certainly would, but considering the commuter wont be shipping until the week after launch I had no choice but to get something. TPU cases will guard against scratches, thats about it.
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OP updated with my review

ROCK quicksand light grey case

This is a review on the ROCK quicksand case in light grey for the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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I've just received the case, so I will try to report back in a few weeks to let you know how it's holding up in use.
First thing I want to touch on is the design. It's really a beautiful case. I hear people talking about how their otterbox or body glove case enhances the look of the phone and I just don't see it. I prefer something clean and minimalist, that goes with the aesthetic of the phone. I think this case hits that, of course it's all personal preference.
It's very thin, and doesn't add noticeable bulk in the jeans pocket. It's easy to get in and out of the pocket, the material is grippy in the hand but doesn't grab onto my pockets.
The cutouts are really well done, they may look a little bit off in some of the photos but that is due to camera angle and lighting shadows, they are actually dead on. The volume rocker and lock button are just as easy to press, in fact maybe slightly easier due to the cutout guiding your finger onto the button. One small touch I really like is the slight lip around the camera cutout. It looks slick, but it also seems like something that will help the camera lens from getting scratched when setting it down on the table. It also has a slight lip on the top, so setting it down on a table will not get your screen dirty. I have the zagg invisbleshield on there (terrible product) and this case does not pull up the edges on that screen protector.
The texture of the case is the main difference between this and other slim hardcases, and it's a very nice feel. I was worried when I heard people comparing it to sandpaper, because sandpaper gives me that nails on chalkboard feeling when I touch it. But it's not like that, it's more like a river smoothed sandstone, with a touch of rubber feeling underlying it. It adds a bit of grip to the phone that the naked gs3 was missing, it won't be easy to drop, even if your hands are sweaty from working out.
Overall the fit and finish on this case is exceptional. I tried on a few tpu style cases at the mall, as well as some of the ones t-mobile was offering, and the quality on this blows all of those away. It snaps on easily and has a nice tight fit. The mold lines on the sides are only noticeable in just the right lighting, when looking real close. There is no flashing at all. It's nothing like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765882
This is obviously not a case for those who need heavy duty drop protection, but if you want something with great design that makes the phone feel better in your hand give it a shot.
I snagged it on ebay from 168sunflowers20060621 , and I'm pretty sure it's not a fake. I paid $13.50 and it took about 2 and a half weeks to ship from HK.
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Looks great, mine is sitting in my office right now....worked from home today. I'll pick it up tomorrow to play with. I was right with you on the light grey with the white S3.
Got a black one for my blue s3. I love it, and as stupid as it sounds the combination matches my Volvo s60r interior perfectly...not that i care or planned that....lol
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Got a black one for my blue s3. I love it, and as stupid as it sounds the combination matches my Volvo s60r interior perfectly...not that i care or planned that....lol
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Nice! My car has gray leather, I did not think about that until you mentioned it, but it is a good match! Haha. Post up a pic, I'd love to see how the dark grey looks.
I had the black version (for my blue phone) sitting on my desk at work two weeks before the phone was even available.
Awesome case, the phone won't slip out of your hands with this case installed.
Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
Looks like Amazon has it for 15.99 with free Prime shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E44OM/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
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I kinda doubt it, the quicksand case is a really snug fit.
fishfuzz said:
Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
Looks like Amazon has it for 15.99 with free Prime shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E44OM/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Dunno about the carbon fiber back, but jmorton is right, it's very closely fitted. That amazon link is the way to go, I def would have paid the extra $3 to get it in 2 days instead of 3 weeks. Not complaining though, I got good service and a good deal from the ebay seller.
I still haven't seen anyone pick up that plum color, i'm curious what it looks like in real life. Kinda reminds me of these: http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/pro11.html
+1 on the case. I have it and LOVE it. Adds the perfect amount of weight to the phone.
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I never used cases on my other phones, really don't care for them. I picked up this case because of the reviews and style. It may offer minimal protection, but for someone that doesn't like cases it will due. Hopefully work if i fumble the phone.
I got mine right after I got the phone, I love it. I was thinking about ordering the grey one, I have the black one!
edit - yep just ordered the grey one. can never have too many cases, right?
Well, I am in for one. Thanks OP. I will post how it fits with the carbon fiber back as well.
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Well, I am in for one. Thanks OP. I will post how it fits with the carbon fiber back as well.
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Cool man, post photos when you get it in!
I have the Black and Dark Grey one, and the Blue phone. More than happy to take pics if you guys want to see them.
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I have the Black and Dark Grey one, and the Blue phone. More than happy to take pics if you guys want to see them.
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Please do, as I am indecisive on which one to get for my blue phone. I really didn't want to get a case, but seeing as how I dropped it on cement earlier tonight, i'm gonna have to in order to cover the dents/scratches up. :/
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Please do, as I am indecisive on which one to get for my blue phone. I really didn't want to get a case, but seeing as how I dropped it on cement earlier tonight, i'm gonna have to in order to cover the dents/scratches up. :/
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Sure thing, I'll take a few in the morning.'
here's the album I made - http://imgur.com/a/BcMmK
sorry for them being sideways, imgur was being stupid and not letting me rotate them
Case arrived this morning and in good order. There are a couple of rough edges which will need to be trimmed (at the bottom where I normally rest my pinkies as I type and the top corners).
It certainly adds a nice amount of texture to the device, but I haven't determined if my over sensitive skin will be able to handle the effect long term yet.
There is a negligible difference on weight with this case, and I found it slides in and out of my pocket easily.
For those of you who own one, can you see a visible molding line around the edge? This one is obvious in some places.
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fishfuzz said:
Case arrived this morning and in good order. There are a couple of rough edges which will need to be trimmed (at the bottom where I normally rest my pinkies as I type and the top corners).
For those of you who own one, can you see a visible molding line around the edge? This one is obvious in some places.
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Mine is perfect (black one). Mine has no rough edges or visible molding lines whatever.
Finger dent from the case
Molding
And the final reason to return: the edges will quickly wear leaving a darker plastic beneath.
Thankfully I bought through Amazon, so returns shouldn't be an issue.
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Mine is perfect (black one). Mine has no rough edges or visible molding lines whatever.
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Same here. I've been using the black one for probably two weeks now and it's perfect.

Toast Made real wood cover/skins

Anyone have any experience with these? They just released the Nexus 5 version http://toastmade.com/Android.html
Tempting! Here is a video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HxLBz4piM4
The edges look terrible though... ugh.
If it’s a 3M, how come it is a REAL wood?
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If it’s a 3M, how come it is a REAL wood?
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Because it uses 3M adhesive to adhere it to the phone its not vinyl
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Because it uses 3M adhesive to adhere it to the phone its not vinyl
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Now that sounds interesting :highfive:
I actually like my Nexus logo running landscape on the phone like stock. I wonder if they can cut that out?
Since screen protectors usually cover those top and bottom areas, would you basically not be able to take off the screen protector without taking off the skin? Would you even be able to use a screen protector underneath? I feel like it might be elevated.
I have many leather bound books. And my phone smells of rich mahogany.
I couldnt resist. lol
Must-not-tap-buy..
Sh*t, I'll gonna take one
Btw, it reminds me of some locals here whose specialty is making bamboo case for phones
It only costs $20-30 each and you can put whatever pic/text you want
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Dunno if they can make one for N5
I pulled the trigger this morning and order the white ash one. I ordered the front piece too, but not certain if I will install that piece. Will keep you guys posted when mine comes in.
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I pulled the trigger this morning and order the white ash one. I ordered the front piece too, but not certain if I will install that piece. Will keep you guys posted when mine comes in.
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Yes, please post pictures!
Hey guys, got the cover this morning and below is a link to the photos. I haven't put the front face cover on yet but placed it on the phone for the pictures so you can get an idea. The white ash color works well with my white Nexus as it isn't that visible at the seems.
Installation was straight forward and wasn't too challenging. One concern is if I will be able to pop out the sim tray, but will test that when I get home tonight.
let me know if you have any questions.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+AlexanderLuton/albums/5981882660137349729
Lootes said:
Hey guys, got the cover this morning and below is a link to the photos. I haven't put the front face cover on yet but placed it on the phone for the pictures so you can get an idea. The white ash color works well with my white Nexus as it isn't that visible at the seems.
Installation was straight forward and wasn't too challenging. One concern is if I will be able to pop out the sim tray, but will test that when I get home tonight.
let me know if you have any questions.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+AlexanderLuton/albums/5981882660137349729
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Lookds good. How is the feel in the hand? do you feel the edges and all that?
The feel is good. It is less slick than the stock white back, so I don't feel like it is going to slide out of my hand. Also, although subtle, you do feel the grain in the wood which is a nice touch.
Regarding the edges, there is a small seam between the back piece and the side pieces that breaks the continuity but it is something that after some use I doubt I will even notice. The edge of the side that is facing the screen is a bit more noticeable, but nothing too concerning, it is a piece of wood after all.
All in all, it is very well made, I especially like how the single back piece is designed to wrap over the curves of the back plate.
Just bit the bullet on a bamboo front and back for my black N5 will update with a post when it arrives!
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The feel is good. It is less slick than the stock white back, so I don't feel like it is going to slide out of my hand. Also, although subtle, you do feel the grain in the wood which is a nice touch.
Regarding the edges, there is a small seam between the back piece and the side pieces that breaks the continuity but it is something that after some use I doubt I will even notice. The edge of the side that is facing the screen is a bit more noticeable, but nothing too concerning, it is a piece of wood after all.
All in all, it is very well made, I especially like how the single back piece is designed to wrap over the curves of the back plate.
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How long did it take for them to ship it out for you? I'm a bit anxious, and I ordered it Saturday night and paid for priority shipping, do you think it'd be wrong to expect it by Friday?
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How long did it take for them to ship it out for you? I'm a bit anxious, and I ordered it Saturday night and paid for priority shipping, do you think it'd be wrong to expect it by Friday?
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I ordered mine on the 5th of February and it shipped on the 12th, which was 5 business days. I didn't do priority shipping and it was delivered on the 15th. When I ordered mine, covers for the white nexus were shipping in 3 to 5 business days which is what I got. I do recall there was a message that said black nexus covers were taking a little longer to fulfill, not sure if that is still the case.
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I ordered mine on the 5th of February and it shipped on the 12th, which was 5 business days. I didn't do priority shipping and it was delivered on the 15th. When I ordered mine, covers for the white nexus were shipping in 3 to 5 business days which is what I got. I do recall there was a message that said black nexus covers were taking a little longer to fulfill, not sure if that is still the case.
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Yep. Did say 3-5 days Guess it'll be sometime next week then. Thanks!
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Just installed mine and am very pleased with it. It has a really nice feel even if the edges on the wood are a bit sharp, not too sharp though. I installed the front cover on top of a glass screen protector with zero issues.
heres mine with ebony ..looks and feel great in my hands

Cheap Flip cover!

First impressions are positive! It fits the Moto G perfectly and like the official flip shell the back cover is MUCH thicker than stock. It has a nice "grippy" (is that a word?) feel across the back and a soft almost velvet interior against the screen. The flap seems tough enough but doesn't stay completely shut on it's own. There is a small magnet built into the front flap that will turn the screen on but you have to wait 5 seconds with the flap against the screen before it will work. I haven't been able to get it to turn the screen off yet... If anyone else who ordered one has any better luck please share!
The only things that screams "cheap" is the font on the exterior. On the front flap it says "MOTOROLA G" and there is the "M" on the back. The way it is printed looks out of place.
Over all I'm very happy with the $3.25 purchase. I wasn't expecting much and this meets my needs for now. I would like to have an official version but that's $30 I can't currently spend. I will try and keep this thread updated to how long it last. I'm concerned for the hinge of the front flap but time will tell.
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I have used the case for about 4 days and it is holding up well. The front cover is starting to close on its own but the magnet isn't strong enough to keep it closed. So far the front flap is holding up well and the velvet like material doesn't gather lint from my pocket. All of the buttons and opening are easy to access. I tried to show it in a pic below but it didn't turn out to well. Trust me though it feels like you have a "stock" shell. I have made calls and closed the cover without issue I could hear and they could hear me. (I wasn't surprised but figured I would mention it) I have finally taken photos but my camera sucks so sorry about the quality... I'm planning on putting a design on the front to cover the text and I'll add a photo of that when finished.
Moto G Flip Shell Case $3.25!
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I found this on ebay and couldn't stop myself from ordering. The official version is 29.99 and this one is 3.25 figured worth a shot. Not sure if this has the magnet built into the cover though which is a major selling point for the official version. I sent a message to the seller but haven't heard back yet. I will update this post with some photos and a review once I get it! It's coming from Hong Kong so it will be about 1-2 weeks...
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They finally responded and said there isn't a magnet in the front cover. There is a bit of language barrier so I'm hoping he thought I meant one that wraps around, time will tell. No updates on shipping Estimated arrival time is late next week.
I have owned this case for just over a month and the strap has started coming apart. Magnet has already been lost too... I hope this case gets here soon!
What...I just ordered some no name chinese brand with a magnet (But doesn't wake/off) a few weeks ago. I wish this would've been available when I ordered mine since mine's more like a hard back case instead of a battery door replacement type flip cover.
Sigh.
I would love to see photos to those who order this though.
No shipping to Italy :/
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Please post an update when you get it, very interested in this.
Yeah keep us updated. These battery door replacement covers are pretty popular and I would love to see one.
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I found some magnetic stickers on amazon for $3.25, maybe you could put one of these on the flip shell and have it work like the official one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HY9QWW/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1395519518&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
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Kudos! Just ordered two.
Nice mini follow up, sounds like a good case. How about some photos? Lol
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Has someone already bought this flip case? It looks great, but I'm not sure if it's just a cover to put over the original back cover or remplace it totally like the Motorola Flip Shell.
Sorry i haven't read the update of the first post... :silly:
Where are the fonts "Motorola G" placed? I can't see it in the pics.
Should be possible painting it with a spray paint to cover those fonts?
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Has someone already bought this flip case? It looks great, but I'm not sure if it's just a cover to put over the original back cover or remplace it totally like the Motorola Flip Shell.
Sorry i haven't read the update of the first post... :silly:
Where are the fonts "Motorola G" placed? I can't see it in the pics.
Should be possible painting it with a spray paint to cover those fonts?
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The pics they have don't show any text on the case. As I mentioned in my update I'm planning on putting a design over the front cover. Don't think I'll do spray paint but a sharpie marker would do the trick. I'll share my results.
Wait, so there is a magnet on the front of the case? And it sort of does work?
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Wait, so there is a magnet on the front of the case? And it sort of does work?
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As odd as that sounds, yes. I run C-Rom and it works to turn the screen on (sometimes). I tried running CM11 but the screen won't turn on or off and I did try xposed framework.
I ordered the Nillkin flip case. Will report on it when it arrives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fre...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item35d078d254
artov said:
I ordered the Nillkin flip case. Will report on it when it arrives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fre...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item35d078d254
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Having a big ol' hole in the cover just seems to defeat the whole purpose of having a flip cover IMHO...
i've found this one in a brazilian shop
http://loja.novidi.com.br/loja/produto-11-12308-capa_flip_cover_i_e_para_motorola_moto_g_cor_preta
anyone knows how we can found it on ebay.. amazom.. aliexpress.. etc... ?
Mine came in. I have also used the official shell (My mom got one)
For $3.25, I'm happy, but the official Moto shell this ain't. There are NO magnets in the cover; the case flops around when closed and the screen will only turn on if I leave Gravity Screen running. The printing (MOTOROLA G on front and the M on the back) looks like it was printed on a dot matrix printer.
If you want to get a cheap case, or try a flip shell, this is fine. But you'll probably still want the official case.
Awesome! Just need to wait a little more for cheap grip shell!
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i've found this one in a brazilian shop
http://loja.novidi.com.br/loja/produto-11-12308-capa_flip_cover_i_e_para_motorola_moto_g_cor_preta
anyone knows how we can found it on ebay.. amazom.. aliexpress.. etc... ?
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Looks good but.. How the hell do they make the mistake of covering the notification led?
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Mine came in. I have also used the official shell (My mom got one)
For $3.25, I'm happy, but the official Moto shell this ain't. There are NO magnets in the cover; the case flops around when closed and the screen will only turn on if I leave Gravity Screen running. The printing (MOTOROLA G on front and the M on the back) looks like it was printed on a dot matrix printer.
If you want to get a cheap case, or try a flip shell, this is fine. But you'll probably still want the official case.
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I agree completely on the dot matrix that is a much better description. I didn't think there were magnets but I couldn't explain the screen on sometimes. Didn't know about the Gravity Screen but makes sense. I do like this one for only $3.25 but I still REALLY want one of the officials.
What color of this and the official do you have?
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I ordered the Nillkin flip case. Will report on it when it arrives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Fre...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item35d078d254
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The cover arrived quite quickly from China (10 days after ordering).
First impression is that it doesn't give me a premium feel like the Nillkin hardcase cover does. Also this case is a bit thicker and it doesn't have tiny dots on the back to increase the grip feel.
The flipcover with its automatic function is working properly, which means that it wakes the phone when opening and puts it to sleep when closing. There is also a screen built into the flipcover, but it serves no fuction at all. When the cover gets closed, the screen is dark. When you receive a call, the screen doesn't lit on. When receiving a call and opening the cover, it doesn't answer automatically either.
I will stick to the hardcase from Nillkin and this one goes to my gf.

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