This was not received purposely, my guess is that they packaged up the items and mistakingly sent me somebody elses cause the tracking number they sent me doesn't match what's on the package. I ordered a white carbon fiber battery cover. But I gotta tell ya, this thing is DEAD SEXY! I'm not even mad that I didn't get what I paid for.
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Fit and finish:
The finish is beautiful! I'd say the cover is a bit darker than pictured...when I seen it I didn't think gold I though burnt copper. Very nice color and it's accented with the vertical brush marks which makes it look even better. The cherries on top are the chrome trim around the bezel and the chrome trim around the camera/speaker/flash openings. Also, no gaudy "Galaxy S III" name on the back, it has the SAMSUNG logo embossed on the back and it looks like it was machined, polished aluminum. Very nice! Snapping it on to my phone I was impressed at how precise the fit is. The camera is flush with it's opening with the speaker and flash recessed and looking nice with the chrome trim surrounding them. The chrome bezel lines up perfectly with the bezel of the front side of the phone and doesn't clash nearly as much as I thought it would, it blends in nicely. The charger port cut out is spot on as is the headphone jack cutout. After I stopped drooling the first thing I noticed is added weight makes the GS3 feel much more substantial and solid. So far so good.
Cases:
The only cases I have right now are a Fosmon S type TPU and an Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro. Apparently this cover adds a little girth cause the TPU case didn't work out. I got it on but it would not wrap around the screen on both sides, one side would but the other would just reach to the edge of the bezel. No bueno. The Incipio fit, but it's very tight. That being said, case fit will be hit or miss.
Functionality:
One concern was signal interference. Cell signal strength seems uneffected but wifi is weaker by 1 bar at the furthest point in my house from my router. I haven't tested NFC yet but will later on. Mobile data connection hasn't seemed to take a hit, based on the updates I just completed for a few apps. Haven't tested bluetooth yet either. So far any signal degredation is minimal and insignificant.
This is the first time I'm actually happy the company messed up my order!
I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!
Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )
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I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!
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LordGeek said:
Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Carbon-Fiber...ccessories&hash=item4ab9e30645#ht_4596wt_1163
My bad
The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.
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The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.
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After using mine the last two days in varying environments in and around my house as well as out in the community...I have to agree with you. It's too bad cause damn that thing was sexy! But there's a new battery cover in town and I don't miss this one at all...white carbon fiber :good:
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Wondering if anyone knows of anywhere to get either like a stainless steel or aluminum backplate for the evo? (to replace battery door, not just go over it)
I've been looking everywhere, and since seeing the stainless steel one for the iphone4 just thought it would look bad ass.
I will pay if someone can make one, it would just be awesome to have a brushed metal back that matched the kickstand!
Thanks!
You know, no matter how good it would look, it'd probably totally screw up your reception.
What if instead, a metal looking plastic backplate? lol
I remember seeing THIS a a few days back. Not sure if this is what you are looking for.
What would be/ is the benefit of an aluminium case like that?
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What would be/ is the benefit of an aluminium case like that?
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I guess protection? Looks super ugly to me though....but hey, to each his own...
A metal battery door would be AWESOME.
It would look neat and flashy, until you started getting nicks and scratches on it. (My ipod ended up looking pretty beat up, craptacular, when I scratched the heck out of the back.)
But with the location of the radios/ antenna.... would it really mess with reception that much? Most are located at the top or the bottom of the phone I thought? Not right in the middle.
@napster
Thanks, but I meant like a metal piece that replaces the back part of the phone u take off to reveal the battery
Any one find one or willing to fabricate??
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That would be pretty awesome. I'd go for it.
I would prefer a wood grain battery cover instead.
http://www.techmagnews.com/wp-content/uploads/images/T_Mobile_myTouch_3G_Fender_Limited_Edition.jpg
That would b awesome, but not that particular one....
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what would be most awesomer would be a black chrome brushed aluminum back cover !
ll, hmm, depends on the price, but if it was a brushed aluminum and black in color, "an actual door, not just a case" id pay 20-30 plus shipping for it
A brilliant idea that would be awesome is a metal backplate , that is similar to the Blackberry Storm's battery door . Granted the same design wouldnt work since the back piece snaps into the phone but a metal door that allowed you to remove the battery without having to take the whole back cover off and putting extra strain on the retaining clips . Just some random thinking for those out there that swap batteries religiously
That would b awesome, like a 2 piece door, one that for into the other that the smaller one popped off right where the battery was....
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I use a magnet mount I got in a truckstop -- it had a stainless steel tab that I stick to the back of the phone -- it then sticks to the magnet when I put it up there, and is pretty secure during travel. If the entire back were stainless, it would work much better.....
A brushed aluminum one would look sooo sick.
I would pay $30-40 for a nicely done one.
only using it for an example,
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maybe a little darker gray or even a brushed black alum.
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I use a magnet mount I got in a truckstop -- it had a stainless steel tab that I stick to the back of the phone -- it then sticks to the magnet when I put it up there, and is pretty secure during travel. If the entire back were stainless, it would work much better.....
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Not so much. Most stainless steel is not magnetic.
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i don't need metal, but heck, even thicker/sturdier plastic would be nice. the backplate feels like it's going to snap in half every time i remove it.
the back of my old hero, on the otherhand, is like a tank
Well I decided a long time ago that I cannot stand the normal clear skinz. They way they make the phone look is horrendous to me. Just my .02, please don't bash. I did, however, find that the matte finish is a bit nicer but still love chromatics the best. With that said I decided to give the new Gunmetal look a try. I like the color, but not sure if I like it more than Black. I feel I may get bored of it over time. We'll see!
Pros - Good feel, like all other Carbon Fiber skins.
- Still has a good grip with the textured skin.
- Good scratch proofing. I really don't see anything getting thought this. NOTE: I had one of these on a previous phone. Phone fell about 3.5' to a hard textured tile floor and no damage was done. This does NOT mean this is a case replacement. Just that it does provide some protection beyond scratches.
- Fairly easy to install. Just line the pieces up (Back is a little tough to get strait) and then use a hairdryer to soften up the skin. Once its warm and soft then just mold it around the edges. Make sure to use the hairdryer on ALL surfaces and rub them to cure them in place.
Cons - The edges are sharp. Not enough to cut, but can make the phone uncomfortable for some people to hold onto. Can also snag and peal the corner off.
- The edges tend to pick up lint. This only lasts the first week or so.
- Outer Edge alignment. As you can see in the pics, the top/bottom/side edge pieces are not long enough to wrap around and meet. There is a gap at all 4 corners. To me, this part is unacceptable.
Would I buy it again? No, not if the edge pieces do not align (I'm emailing to ask about this, maybe they will fix it?). Would I recommend? Yes if you don't care about the corner gaps, no if you do.
And here are the pics:
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Nice. I don't mind small details, will grab one in white carbon since OEM parts (white) is not out.
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Setzer175,
Thank you for the unbiased review. I wanted to address a couple of the concerns that you highlighted.
1) End pieces no being long enough - We design every kit so that the side pieces must be heated and stretched to join the top and bottom edge pieces. Since we have 20+ types of films for each device, some colors will need to be stretched slightly more than others. In fact, our "Metallic Colored Chromatics" hardly need stretched at all. On the other hand, White Carbon Fiber needs stretched the most. In your specific case, you should still be able to peel your side strips up, warm them and slightly stretch it to perfectly join to the Top and Bottom pieces.
2) Sharp edges - I use my thumbnail (the top of it) and rub it back and forth over any "sharp" edge after I re-heat that spot with a hairdryer. If you do this, you will notice that the "sharpness" is dramatically diminished. Also, the sharpness will wear down over time.
Thanks again for the review and feel free to contact us directly if you still have any concerns.
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So you are telling me that several days later I can peal back, REHEAT the sides, and stretch them into place? Please confirm this before I attempt. I do not want to wait for a replacement. Thank you.
P.S. Thank you for responding to random review. #1 in customer service as always!
It looks very nice. If it were on sale I'd probably buy it.
I'm liking the fitment compared to the Skinit skin that I have even though mine isn't a carbon fiber design. The Skinit doesn't even come with the sides. But does come with the front and the skin for the battery on mine is 2 pieces.
Thanks for this review.
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It looks very nice. If it were on sale I'd probably buy it.
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Try winter2011 coupon code for 30% off.
Any links? I ordered a clear one, but it made my Vibrant look like crap. I'd like to see choices of finishes.
Looks good might have to check it out
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Any links? I ordered a clear one, but it made my Vibrant look like crap. I'd like to see choices of finishes.
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Clear and Chormatics
Hello everyone,
I really liked the bumper idea, however i didn't feel like spending nearly $100 on a bumper (not yet, anyway).
I found one on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43b18a7ec8
It looks nowhere near as good as the Draco one, however it does look very nice. It seems to be protective, I've dropped it a couple times and it hasn't gotten severely scratched. No damage to the phone. At $12 it's pretty decent protection. It'll get scratched, but you can easily/cheapily replace it.
Though, I got bored with just the bumper (I get bored way too easily) so I decided to try to get a backplate as well.
Backplate is also dirt cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19071832365...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a blue one, a black one, and a red one to match my outfit. I also bought more bumper colors as well.
The challenge:
Apparently this backplate was a few millimeters thicker than the original. 2-3mm, maybe more. This made getting the bumper on a real challenge, and because of it I messed up my Invisible Shield HD (you'll see what I did in the pic :/). However, once you can actually get it on (takes patience and time) it looks really great. It feels good, too. Feels really really secure.
Drops/Protection:
To start off, the back cover does get scratched. It's really shiny, so they kind of show depending on what color you get. I got a bright red, I've kept it in good condition. For only $7, you could just replace it if it gets too scratched up. Moving on, the bumper seems to be a good protector as well. It's very secure, feels sturdy. I dropped it off the table and it bounced (it was on a thin carpet at a restaurant). No damage. Went ahead and did it again just to show the person I was with, worked pretty well.
Here's some pictures of the blue bumper with the red backplate. Note: I have a good camera but I'm not good with the settings and stuff, apologies if the pictures don't look amazing.
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Love the look. Very Cobra-esque
Im a fan of the bumper w/alt back cover look aswell.
Front was still red when I took the pics, that why no frontal shot on the white/green combo. Doesn't have the same look without the white front. Lol
For bumpers I've got black, green and silver. Waiting on my blue and red still. Battery covers I've stock, stock wrapped in carbon fiber which I want to rewrap to recreate the moto RAZR HD carbon fiber design , red "croc" leather, n dual metal panels in green/white. With a bunch more on the way
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Love the look. Very Cobra-esque
Im a fan of the bumper w/alt back cover look aswell.
Front was still red when I took the pics, that why no frontal shot on the white/green combo. Doesn't have the same look without the white front. Lol
For bumpers I've got black, green and silver. Waiting on my blue and red still. Battery covers I've stock, stock wrapped in carbon fiber which I want to rewrap to recreate the moto RAZR HD carbon fiber design , red "croc" leather, n dual metal panels in green/white. With a bunch more on the way
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Where did you get the nice back covers? The green one is sick!
found it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Frame...r-Door-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-/310445655
I actually got all my battery covers from amazon. Usually thru seller handheld items. Takes about 3-4 weeks to arrive if ordered thru them
Hi guys,
Just wanted to write a quick review of a case I bought on eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190823724544?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Fits all variants of the OG except for the AT&T OG (8MP camera)
Very good for $7 ($3.50 each) - I bought the black and blue.
Cutouts for camera / flash / speakers / ports well done.
Cut out for 3.55m jack more than enough to accommodate jacks with the big outer shell, if you know what I mean.
Case fits very well. No chance of falling out.
Installation was very easy.
The finish on the back feels good to the touch and rubbery side grips are good, much better than the nude slippery glass of the OG to hold now lol.
If you want a cheap case that covers the back & sides, this is the one to go to. Good for Aussies who are looking for a case!
Here's some pictures I took of it
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Any questions, feel free to ask!
Cheers,
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Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available. Have had it on my G for the past few months and its been a treat.. Actually have dropped my phone twice with it on and its been perfect so far
My only gripe is that the elevated edges makes my screen get dirtier faster and makes it harder to clean.. Otherwise its a great case
Oooo I like the purple colour in the auction pics, but then they have a video of some silicon cases and they look ugly as and really transparent? Wonder if they would ship to NZ
im using the same case but a transparent 1 :laugh: got it FOC from the stall
L-01E
Do you guys think this could fit a Japanese-spec OG; an L-01E?
Would it rip into the sceen protector and cause bubbles like most of my other cases?
Nope.using this case since i bought the phone.i like it because it's protecting the silver frame.
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Just got me a black and blue one, perfect, except the buttons are a bit touchy but you get that.
I've got this tpu case and it shows a smooth finish, the holes are really well done, but I fell the buttons a bit dull, I don't know how to explain. For example, I have some difficulty to take screenshots pressing the Vol Down and Power buttons at the same time. Power button is not so easy to use.
This case looks like to offer a very good protection to the phone. I hope I won't need to prove it...
@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?
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@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?
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im from Malaysia, the stall gave it to me FOC.
I have the same case (black). I love it. Fits perfectly. Recently I accidentally dropped my phone on a concrete surface. If I was without a case, the glass or the metalic part were goners. But with this case it was fine. Just wiped the dust.
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Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available.
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Hey, fellow Vancouverite here... Can you give me a hint where you found it locally? I know it's been a while since your post, but who knows... I have another case, but wouldn't mind getting this one, as this is exactly what I used for my SGS2, and I loved it. Thanks in advance!
I use this tpu case.
it offers good protection in falls, great price.
i use a transparent cover for my htc one. after 2 months of normal use the cover's colour turned brown like burned plastic. i could see the real difference when i bought a new one.
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just thought it was kinda cool to share.
The same))
I think producers directly do their covers in this way, to make us to buy the new ones.
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The same))
I think producers directly do their covers in this way, to make us to buy the new ones.
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lolz. i think the heat from the phone is more to blame than the cover's producers.
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lolz. i think the heat from the phone is more to blame than the cover's producers.
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Good idea. However, is the silicone so weak against comparatively not high temperature, that its colour is changing due to the heat?
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Good idea. However, is the silicone so weak against comparatively not high temperature, that its colour is changing due to the heat?
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its probably jsut the accumulation of dirt in the porous material of the silicone
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i use a transparent cover for my htc one. after 2 months of normal use the cover's colour turned brown like burned plastic. i could see the real difference when i bought a new one.
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The color change is too uniform to be from heat of the phone. If it was the heat of the phone you'd see a pattern relative to the hotter places on the phone. I use a Cimo clear case on my M7 and after 3 months of continuous use, it is still as clear as new.
If the heat from phone could do that, than heat of your body (having phone in pocket) would do simmilar..
I think that the case just "yellowed" - typical problem on cheapo cases.
Next time buy dark one or don't put that rubber on it at all.
I think cases which try to be invisible look much more disgusting than those "dark by nature".
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If the heat from phone could do that, than heat of your body (having phone in pocket) would do simmilar..
I think that the case just "yellowed" - typical problem on cheapo cases.
Next time buy dark one or don't put that rubber on it at all.
I think cases which try to be invisible look much more disgusting than those "dark by nature".
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Your opinion, of course. My clear case doesn't detract from the phone at all, IMO. It gives a bit of cushion should I drop it and raises the glass up just enough to keep it from contacting the surface dropped upon.
I've got that exact case in black and all though I like transperant cases I can't get over how much the Ones silver looks with black it makes it looks so much more sleek.
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Guys...it's just dirt. My friend has a similar white case for his S3 and now it's all brown. It just gets dirty over time. That's why I never buy light TPU cases or any kind of white case. I just stick to black ones.
My Case turned blue somehow. I think it's cause of my trousers. If I have the phone in my pocket its rubbing against the trousers and the colour sticks to the TPU.
That's my thaught..
Wait did it turn brown or blue? You say brown in the title but in your post you say blue.
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I've got that exact case in black and all though I like transperant cases I can't get over how much the Ones silver looks with black it makes it looks so much more sleek.
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Do you have a link for your case or make? Looking for something similar for my black M7.
same
same problem here