So i got this idea from one guy who put the 3M carbon fiber skin on EVO, But the problem was the curvy shape of my beloved Nexus. So I tried a few things and wasted some Vinyl but finally i bought Best skins ever skin for $8 and used it as a stencil and cut out the vinyl with my xacto. here are the pics. I liked it a lot so i thought i'll share with you guys.
That.....Looks.....AMAZING! Do tell....
Wanna give me the skin you didn't use? ;-)
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looks really cool ive been looking for a carbon fiber cover
That looks so sexy!!!
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that looks so sexy!!!
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im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
Its awesome =) Do mine!
Do not like, sorry
zok-star said:
im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
i dont think its any more ricing up than putting on a case. isn't ricing up to give it some sort of performance enhancement that doesn't really enhance anything?
Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
you know what, it looks pretty good but the only problem is the weave is too large. maybe get a smaller weave vinyl.
care to share the stencil?
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Agreed, you've 'riced' up your phone.
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I second that. It looks like a bad Honda Civic ricer lol
My_Name_Is_Neo said:
Well I know why some of you don't like it. as my wife does not like it too she also has a nexus and she likes the feel of 'naked phone' if i may say .
My only problem with cases is that if i use them then my desk-dock becomes useless. plus i dont like always to be super careful about keeping my phone anywhere and scratch it.
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Sell me your desk dock.. Please please please please!!
FYI you guys can get overstock Carbon fiber sheets and m3 adhesive strips like used above from a guy named racingjeff on ebay. What this stuff is microthin carbonfiber with m3 adhesive on the back. They use it to make the CF dash boards in teh bling bling honda's you see on the road. I've deal with Jeff for years buying real overstock 3mm CF sheets. Guys a really good guy.
Personally I don't think it looks bad at all. I wouldn't do an entire phone in carbon fiber but it looks nice enough to me.
I'm going to cover my HD2 battery door using the same carbon fiber sheet. I'm also considering buying a couple of battery doors from ebay and experiment a little. I want to polish one battery door to a "mirrior finish" and I want to try painting one using Krylon just to see how it will come out.
I've painted all sorts of crap like Blackberry housings, golf clubs, furniture and I have the technique and prep work down to a science so we'll see how it goes and I'll make sure to post pics when complete.
I applaud dude for having the balls to experiment!
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im sorry, but thats looks horrible!! I dont like it at all!!
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agreed :\
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I like it but the CF grids are a little large. I would like a tighter patterns. Heres the guy I use. Granted its not going to be $8 because its real CF.
http://shop.ebay.com/racingjeff/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
Email him and tell him what your planning to do, he's super cool and will send out samples and all his stuff is the real deal, not look alike CF.
Is there a ay you help me out, on how to make the vinyl go so nicely around the corners? specially on the curvy parts... ive tried b4 with other vinals, and i cant get it to go nice on the curves, i always get extra stuff
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hey guys,
I'm looking for a good black silicone case for the S. I came across http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/tech-21-silicone-case-for-google-nexus-s-black-p27176.htm this one but I was wondering if anyone tried it and if it had that same problem as the one my friend had with the space behind it ( dont really wanna stuff the case just so it doesn't move in the case)
I use one of these with the Nexus S and its pretty good. Its made out of that new d30 material that was on Dragons Den, absorbs most of the shock if you drop the phone. The guy on there had his iphone in one and was throwing it around the room and then showing it had no damage (shame I haven't thrown the nexus S around with it on but it feels quite robust.
There is no space behind the phone, its a tight fit so dont worry about that. Also its got that nice smooth material feel to it where its a bit slidey in your hand, not so much you might drop it but slippy all the same.
My only quibble with this case is that it picks up fluff and dust very easily. It wipes off easy enough but its still a pain in the arse to do every time its been in your pocket which if like mine are full of fluff and other crap
Anyone tried this pouch?
I like the idea of being able to have it protected while its away, but also still enjoy a free device while using it. How is the bulk on the case Tech 21 makes?
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Anyone tried this pouch?
I like the idea of being able to have it protected while its away, but also still enjoy a free device while using it. How is the bulk on the case Tech 21 makes?
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I would love to have a sleeve/pouch and i would love a pouch like that, but where can a case like that be found here in the US, fancy molecules and all
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hey guys,
I'm looking for a good black silicone case for the S. I came across http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/tech-21-silicone-case-for-google-nexus-s-black-p27176.htm this one but I was wondering if anyone tried it and if it had that same problem as the one my friend had with the space behind it ( dont really wanna stuff the case just so it doesn't move in the case)
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Finally! a case that looks some what decent
do they have more colours to choose from, black is boring and that website is not very friendly, as it doesn't provide enough information about the item
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I would love to have a sleeve/pouch and i would love a pouch like that, but where can a case like that be found here in the US, fancy molecules and all
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I'm not convinced they wouldn't ship it here. It would be expensive, but they might do it.
EDIT:
BAAAH!
We deliver to:
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
The Channel Islands (there's more info below)
We can't deliver to:
Billing addresses outside the UK (but we do deliver to the Channel Islands).
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I sent them an email asking about retailers shipping to the States. I'll update this post when I get a reply.
I got silicon for my nexus phone and working perfect.
http://www.amzer.co.uk/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P90163.htm
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I got silicon for my nexus phone and working perfect.
http://www.amzer.co.uk/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P90163.htm
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I was looking at those on amazon, I was kinda into the white one. How is the bulk on it?
I stumbled on this http://cheapdroids.com/T-Mobile-G2-Monaco-Aluminum-Case-Black-Open-Screen-Design.html
and was wondering if anyone had it or had reviews about it, looking to see that it wont interfere with keyboard like some do.
Hey quick question! This case does not open the keyboard right?
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Hey quick question! This case does not open the keyboard right?
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From the picture it looks like a solid one-piece, but then how would you get the phone in there?
"The lock on the side holds the top and bottom of the case tightly together and prevents the case from accidentally opening"
It seems that it's some kind of lock, so that would mean it's openable, but don't hold me to that
*Edit*: http://cheapdroids.com/T-Mobile-G2-Monaco-Aluminum-Case-Silver-Open-Screen-Design.html
Thats the silver one, there you can see the long mechanism a bit better, so from the looks of it, you can still open it.
Ohh I didn't see that shot great gonna order one
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Could you let us/me know how it is? It looks rather interesting
Definitely looking forward to an XDA member's review on this with better pics!
Once I get it pics and review will be up i really just want something easier to take on an off then the ones that tmobile has cause I use a case for work which is painting, and the tmobile cases felt like i would screw the phone up taking them on and off alot.
I am very interested in this case as well and will probably order. I found a different seller on eBay selling this case, link below. It includes more pictures as well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-G2-Mon...Accessories&hash=item256083857c#ht_1724wt_983
Also found this retailer that has a video of it, looks slightly bulky.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-g2-aluminum-black-case.html
looks like oyu need to open just to use keyboard screw that
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looks like oyu need to open just to use keyboard screw that
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Well a lot of people around here are looking for that. Something to lock the keyboard in place during normal day to day use. That way it isn't opening in your pocket and stuff like that.
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Well a lot of people around here are looking for that. Something to lock the keyboard in place during normal day to day use. That way it isn't opening in your pocket and stuff like that.
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Yea that works out for them but it means im still on the hunt >>
I agree in theory you shouldn't have to need this case. But if you are like me, my phone hinge is loose and it feels wobbly to even text. So if this case can hold the goods together securely then it looks like its worth it.
Just ordered one. Let's see if its better then the otterbox.
[G2/HTC Vision]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q606qauJ4A&feature=related
Looks sturdy. The added bulk keeps me away though.
I agree, I am worried about the excess bulkiness. Looks like a brick! All my friends have iPhone 4's so I dont want to pull out something looking a decade old! However pics and youtube videos can be deceiving. The G2 is a beautiful phone and doesnt seem to show scratches easy. I too have the loose hinge and like I said in a previous post, scotch tape on the sides is the best answer!
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I agree, I am worried about the excess bulkiness. Looks like a brick! All my friends have iPhone 4's so I dont want to pull out something looking a decade old! However pics and youtube videos can be deceiving. The G2 is a beautiful phone and doesnt seem to show scratches easy. I too have the loose hinge and like I said in a previous post, scotch tape on the sides is the best answer!
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Agreed. I always find myself buying cases for all of my devices. 2 weeks later i end up ditching them going back to naked. right now i just have the stealthguards full body protector on which is excellent even for 10$. I, for one, hate the g2's keyboard, however, its one of the best ones out thus far. (if that makes any sense)
Anybody who ordered this case received it yet? Ordered mine on the 17th and still hasn't arrived....
[G2/HTC Vision]
DO NOT ORDER. Took forever to come and the case is complete crap. Finish sucks. Build sucks. Overall suck
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So the other day at work i got bored. Saw a post another forum where someone decided to chrome polish their Sensation 4G well i took it upon myself to try the same thing. Sanded and polished then added the green color to the lettering. What do you all think?
I like the green.
what did you use for paint and what kind of brush did you use?
At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.
Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it
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At work(Auto Shop) i used this 3M kit thats for polishing plastic headlamps. Used an 800 grit air sander first then moved to a 1000 grit and then to 3000 grit. Then used some touch up paint from my tool box. Its a Snap-On color (Ratpack green). Im pretty happy with the out come.
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lucky you that you have an autoshop to play around in... I wish I did for all the things I want to customize lol
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Man I would pay for stuff like this. To bad no one ever though of manufacturing custom or different back covers for the G2/Desire Z
EDIT: where did you get the android sticker for the back of the screen portion? I've been looking everywhere for one like it
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Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/
Damn that looks really nice!
The only thing I dislike is the Linux sticker, because andy is green and also the letters.
Now I want to order that sticker to thank you.
Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.
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Can you paint the HTC letters with a normal brush?
I don't have professional stuff.
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I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.
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I just used a regular brush and painted over the letters, let it dry for like an hour in the sun and then used a razor blade to scrap the excess off.
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So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get
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So painting over the letters is pretty simple? also what size is the android sticker as I'm ordering one now but don't know what size i should get
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Ill be honest i dont remember the size it was a long time ago when i purchased it. Looking through the site im not seeing the one i ordered either :/
Looks great man, really like the green letters and android sticker too!
WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!
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WOW, that looks amazing. Can I ship you my cover and i'll enclose money for you to do the same thing to mine? If i could get mine in blue or black would be cool though instead of the green lettering. Let me know!
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PM me, if you like.
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PM me, if you like.
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That is awesome man, I've been inspired.
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Thanks man, i thought about it. But i think since the phone is a lil old by today standards, probably have a hard time selling them. Plus idk what would be a fair price to ask for something like this. I do have another friend that wants me to do one for hime. Was thinking maybe just $20
Also heres a link to where i got the sticker. http://www.androidstickers.com/
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OP, you didn't have any problem with that sticker website? I'm hesitant of ordering from random websites with a url like androidstickers, but some of them are pretty cool....
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Nope didn't have a problem at all. I'd use them again.
looks good!
what a nice work...!! i want it so bad......
would you post in here step by step for polish tutorial please...?
by the way it is possible to do polish in front side case?
I just wanted to give a huge thanks to Android Fan Network (Nick) for sending me this case! :highfive: Thanks guys!
okay, so this is the first time I've ever seen a diztronic case.
i wasn't sure what to expect, honestly, i first heard about them a week ago when i saw AFN's review they posted on facebook. Well, I wanted to get my hands on a case ever since I saw that review. So, naturally I was really excited to get home from work tonight at 8pm to find this sitting in my mailbox! Even though the unit I received was pink I still wanted it on my phone, for a few minutes at least! Well, I just want to say that Diztronic really used high quality TPU when they designed this case. It really has a premium feel that a lot of TPU cases lack.
PRO's:
-fitment, honestly it is exactly like it should be. No excess space and nothing is cramped. (the IR blaster is slightly off center, but it still works perfectly)
-button covers. Yes, this is actually a PRO on this case. It is flimsy enough to allow for a tactile feedback of the button! It actually clicks. I don't know why all companies don't make this a priority.
-Lip, it has just the right amount of lip around the top edge to protect your device without going insaine
CON's: These are so minimal, I almost didn't even list them
-No grip on the sides
-camera cutout is not 'perfect' it is slightly raised and causes the phone to rock back and forth when placed on the back, it is also a large square instead of being cut the fit. (not a big deal just something to note)
-My review unit is pink and I cannot be seen with it on my phone in public.
Overall, I would give this TPU case a 5*/5* It is exactly what I look for in a case, and if it were not pink, I would keep it myself! So, if anyone would like a sparkly pink TPU case from Diztronic, I would like to offer the chance to win it, free shipping and all.
I want someone to answer the following question: (Yes, I am a math geek!)
Solve the system:
1) x+2y+2z=10
2) 2x+y+z=8
3) x+3y+2z=11
First person to give me all three numbers that x, y , and z represent wins the case with no shipping charges. Good luck!
Disregard my marked fingers. I work at starbucks and I happened to be on register during happy hour...:crying:
Volume rockers
power button
Let me know what you guys think, I know I love the case sans color choice!
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x=2 , y=1 , z=3
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He's right, damn, nice job wish I saw this earlier!
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wttisme said:
Lol, I knew linear algebra was good for something. I don't really think I know anyone who would want this case. I already have 9 TPU cases and pink isn't one of my favorite colors. I may pass it on to someone else.
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He is correct, nicely done. Do you want the case or were you just solving it? Just want to be sure.
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wttisme said:
If Anthony04x has a genuine use for it, then I will pass it on. Thanks for doing this, it's a good aside from the oh no my phone has 9gb or it's slow threads xD.
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I know, I personally love the phone and want to help build a better community here. I got this case for free and really only wanted to review it. I know I love getting something I want for free, especially something that is, in my opinion, good. I'm going to give away two other cases soon, so be on the lookout for those!
I agree though, there is a lot of negative threads here, we need more positive ones for such a great phone.
Pass it on like OP said, can't be seen in public with a pink s4 now, if my girlfriend had an s4 I'd gladly take it but she has a lame 4s
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Alright, so first come first serve. Who ever has a girlfriend with an S4, or would just like an awesome TPU case that happens to be pink, send me a PM or post here. (Be sure to quote me or PM me as well so I get an E-mail notification!)
Im sure there has to be one girl in our community.. lol
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Anyone using Pop Sockets for the v10 they're a life saver for people with tiny hands lol but also since the phone is a bit heavy this is useful for anyone!!! Got mine at TMOBILE but they're cheaper on the website! You can even make custom ones
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Anyone using Pop Sockets for the v10 they're a life saver for people with tiny hands lol but also since the phone is a bit heavy this is useful for anyone!!! Got mine at TMOBILE but they're cheaper on the website! You can even make custom ones
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Pretty interesting product. I like the fact that they seem to lay a little flatter than the FlyGrip. I'd definitely pick up the case with the sockets integrated into it but they don't seem to offer one for our phone.
http://www.popsockets.com/
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Pretty interesting product. I like the fact that they seem to lay a little flatter than the FlyGrip. I'd definitely pick up the case with the sockets integrated into it but they don't seem to offer one for our phone.
I like that it's reusable and can be moved around wherever you want
I have it pretty much in the middle of the phone's back in the outside of my phone case which saved me from having to buy a new case since it also functions as a viewing stand! Neat little gadget for bigger devices and tiny hands
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The girl who waited on me when I was buying my v10 was using one on her phone and really liked it.
I was tempted but since I already had my flygrip I decided to save the 14.99 (for a 2 pack in store)
If they had been selling 1 for $7 I probably would have bought it!
It's really the first time I've seen one of this type of product available in store vs online. It's about time!
Glad to hear it's working for you and that it's available with different options online.
Now I have another choice if I want something new!
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Lol one in the kitchen one in the crapper
sigmaxaa said:
Pretty interesting product. I like the fact that they seem to lay a little flatter than the FlyGrip. I'd definitely pick up the case with the sockets integrated into it but they don't seem to offer one for our phone.
http://www.popsockets.com/
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lol. Yes, one in the crapper is always a good idea:good:
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lol. Yes, one in the crapper is always a good idea:good:
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I know, right??? I almost fell out of my chair when I heard that...actually rewound the video a little to make sure I heard it right! Hilarious!!!
Looks cool but how would that work when the v10 has cross stitch grip backs... The case I have also has rubber grip back...
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Looks cool but how would that work when the v10 has cross stitch grip backs... The case I have also has rubber grip back...
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+1...sounds like a great idea but im wondering how well it will stick to the v10
I'm pretty sure it's just using the 3m adhesive which is the same thing my flygrip uses. No problems here. It's stuck on nice and tight.
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Looks cool but how would that work when the v10 has cross stitch grip backs... The case I have also has rubber grip back...
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It should work fine either way mine is functioning fine on my case and you can move it around whenever you want
I picked one up from Amazon while Christmas shopping. I had never heard of them before seeing this thread a few weeks ago.
I have to say, it's an awesome product. Works great as a stand while watching videos, and really helps in handling such a large device. Hitting the second screen with one hand is easy now.
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I picked one up from Amazon while Christmas shopping. I had never heard of them before seeing this thread a few weeks ago.
I have to say, it's an awesome product. Works great as a stand while watching videos, and really helps in handling such a large device. Hitting the second screen with one hand is easy now.
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No one has/had any issues with it detaching from the back of our wafflesque surface phones? I like the product and could see using it, but I'm looking for confirmation that it worked on a stock phone without a case.
Thanks in advance for replies.
I have used one on my phone without a case. It worked great. I took it off when I added a Spigen case and have been too lazy to put it back on. My wife is very small and she loves it on her Samsung S3 phone. And yes you can take them off and reuse them over and over. Nice invention.