Database Info

Skinomi Carbon Fiber Skin is absolutely gorgeous

So I decided that I got tired of Samsung's infamous glossy polycarbonate fingerprint-magnet casing and decided to do something about it. I think you'll find the results below are quite stunning if I do say so myself.
Feel free to comment and share your thoughts/questions. : )
Skinomi TechSkin™ Samsung Galaxy S4 Carbon Fiber Skin Protector
Link to Full Size Image (Rear)
Pardon the blurriness as this was shot with my Galaxy Nexus in semi-low light
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Link to Full Size Image (Side)
Link to Full Size Image (Close-up Detail)

Looks amazing I may have to pick up but need a spare oem back first and nobody has them! :/
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

Is this a case or a battery cover?
How's the grip

oneandroidnut said:
Looks amazing I may have to pick up but need a spare oem back first and nobody has them! :/
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Bat...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item232b304731
Or if you don't feel like waiting on China: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item232bdf3b26
gt5oh said:
Is this a case or a battery cover?
How's the grip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Neither, if you click the main link you'll notice this is actually a vinyl wrap that applies onto the device, effectively adding almost not thickness.

A vinyl wrap? I feel like that will eventually peel or catch on the edges with long term use... in and out of the pocket and eventually start peeling

gt5oh said:
A vinyl wrap? I feel like that will eventually peel or catch on the edges with long term use... in and out of the pocket and eventually start peeling
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends how you use it. The glue on it is really thick and tough so it does not peel easy. Also they recommend to use a heat gun once you're 100% sure you want to set it the way it is so the glue melts and bonds to the plastic (doesn't actually bond but sure feels like it afterwards).

I bought this instead, well see how it is
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300912800643

Awesome Premium Tempered Glass Panel for the Mi 5 by Mocolo

I just got the first shipment from China, and am happy about it. Pictures say more than words, so here we go:
Link to the Product: MOD Edit
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

looks nice, but can you add some pictures when you applied it to your mi5?

washichi said:
looks nice, but can you add some pictures when you applied it to your mi5?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't see the point in it... but here we go. (Remember it's just a Tempered glass layer on top of the phone, no magic, nothing special)
And No, I am not bothered to set up my camera tripod get some proper light on it and then make a nice picture. Sorry.

TheUltrametricSpace said:
I don't see the point in it... but here we go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The package and all can look nice, but in the end what matters most is how good it fits on the phone, which you can only see after it's been applied on the phone.
Thanks for the pic

Dsteppa said:
The package and all can look nice, but in the end what matters most is how good it fits on the phone, which you can only see after it's been applied on the phone.
Thanks for the pic
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, they fit perfect, and the quality of the glass seems good.
I would say you can buy an equal (or worse) for 10$ to 20$ on Amazon or local stores. So for a price of 3$ per piece, there is nothing to complain about.
And as 3$ is so very little, you can just get it, test it and throw it away if you don't like it. No harm done.

Fitting looks good
TheUltrametricSpace said:
I don't see the point in it... but here we go. (Remember it's just a Tempered glass layer on top of the phone, no magic, nothing special)
And No, I am not bothered to set up my camera tripod get some proper light on it and then make a nice picture. Sorry.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The fitting looks good

TheUltrametricSpace said:
I don't see the point in it... but here we go. (Remember it's just a Tempered glass layer on top of the phone, no magic, nothing special)
And No, I am not bothered to set up my camera tripod get some proper light on it and then make a nice picture. Sorry.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually the thread is pointless if people can not see clearly how the accessory fits and looks. Nobody cares how the packaging looks, one throws it away once glass is applied properly.

madnav said:
Actually the thread is pointless if people can not see clearly how the accessory fits and looks. Nobody cares how the packaging looks, one throws it away once glass is applied properly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay.

Wood imitation back cover from ebay

So I was always jealous of OnePlus' wooden battery covers. After realizing that the mi 5 has a removable back, I had no other choice but to buy one myself.
A brief search on ebay provided me with a few choices, and I bought a mahogany one for 9 bucks.
Of course for this price it is nowhere near wooden, but the feel and warmth are kinda same with polycarbonate, instead of the cool glass.
The shipping was terribly slow, but eventually got here, and to be honest it's not half bad. The texture is nonexistent, but the printing and smoothness makes it look like the real thing, unless inspected with macro lens. With the luphie bumper case it pairs up really good.

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..

myseg said:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same back cover I guess, I payed around 2,5$ on Aliexpress.
And I'm waiting the same bumper
penglengpung said:
How do you remove the glass back... I wanna try it as well..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to use a windy

Fortinho said:
You need to use a windy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?

James Weinreich said:
A suction cup? Do you use that to literally pull the glass back plate off?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Look here:
https://youtu.be/oYiLy42ocDs?t=10s

Protection?
myseg said:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?

draxema said:
Hi, I wanted to buy this case but I am a bit clumsy. Does it offer good protection?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.

myseg said:
As it is made of polymer, it absorbs shock, but I don't think a back cover would make much of a difference when dropped, hence it usually lands on the corners. If I were you, I'd buy a bumper case or just a normal case.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...

F.A.R said:
Does the bumper case make your signal drop? seeing it's made from aluminium...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Of course it does, but it's still quite good.

Minimalist heaven

So, I have always hated taking a beautiful sleek phone and encasing it in thick plastic or giant black cases. With waterproofing etc phones go more places than ever but I've hated most of the semi thick case options. Bulk, feel, thickness.
Enter the TORRAS crystal clear case (Amazon). I've purchased cheap hard plastic thin cases before looking for light corner protection but ultimately a good feel and no bulk. They were OK. This thing is exactly what I want. If you're a minimalist case person. Highly reccomend.
PROS:
Matches the whitestone screen cover near perfectly. No spacing on sides (goes straight from screen protector to case) and maybe a millimeter at top and bottom)
Raised lip top and bottom for screen protection
Its slick so slides in and out of coat pockets and jeans easy yet grips enough in hand
Rubbery feel has SOME impact protection. Especially in corners.
Has seperate sections for camera and finger sensor. It has actually kept me from touching the camera 100% of the time. Don't know why others don't do this.
Dot pattern inside keeps the "wet spot" look way
Colored edges (optional) give a great look.
It was 13 bucks. It's almost a no brainer.

Link

ekerbuddyeker said:
Link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@ekerbuddyeker
I'm guessing this would be it,take your pick of the three color options:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Cryst...TORRAS+Crystal+Clear+Galaxy+Note+9+Case&psc=1
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

KOLIOSIS said:
@ekerbuddyeker
I'm guessing this would be it,take your pick of the three color options:
https://www.amazon.com/TORRAS-Cryst...TORRAS+Crystal+Clear+Galaxy+Note+9+Case&psc=1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I like the case but find it a bit slippery to hold. The sides are pretty slick.

Nice case, but I Prefer no button covers...

steelersmb said:
I like the case but find it a bit slippery to hold. The sides are pretty slick.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When new it was good with grip. After a few days and the oils built up on the case it became more slick.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Accessories Carbon case

Finally came the carbon (aramid) fiber case for the xiaomi 12. This looks to be made by the same manufacturer as the Oneplus one's.
Build quality and fit are top notch, same as my old OP 6 case.
Don't know if links are allowed, but bought it at aliexpress.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Nice case indeed. Looks like a little bit more special than my standard black cases. What did you pay for it?

I’m curious if it block the access of SIM card?

Danacy said:
Nice case indeed. Looks like a little bit more special than my standard black cases. What did you pay for it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I paid 23€ for it delivered. Yeah they were normal black ones, but having had the same in the OP6 I wanted a little change hahahaha. Both look awesome imo.
woofwoof75 said:
I’m curious if it block the access of SIM card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, unfortunatelly. But being a dual sim, I don't find myself changing the sim cards regularly.
Thankfully it's pretty easy to remove and clip on. Also it protects the full body, unlike the OP ones, so that's a big plus for me. All the holes cut to perfection
Another big plus it's that it wont interfere with any screen protector, as it clips just to the frame. Now I'm looking for a good screen protector that covers all the glass. If anybody knows one, please let me know, I'll be very grateful.

I also ordered the cover, I'm still waiting. Please, is it magnetic? THX

Thanks for the hint.
Loved that case style also on my OP 6T.
Ordered one from aliexpress.

efkosk said:
I also ordered the cover, I'm still waiting. Please, is it magnetic? THX
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's pure aramid fiber, so not likely.