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full housing (silver) for htc desire

anyone found a place where to buy an full housing for the desire in silver? i got a urban brown but i prefer silver...

Do tell if you find one. Or black aswell,

full hosing not. Just the back cover can be silver.

Here in holland i saw it in full silver, also the side and front is silver, just looking for a site or shop who can order it or sell it

Here is one on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Full-Front-Back-Housing-HTC-Desire-G7-/110556787710?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_1386wt_907
I asked the guy, (speaks engrish) and the add is actually for the housing not a battery. Appears that the chrome on the camera must be a sticker or something. Guess a guy would just have to order one, wait a month and see what it looks like.

i just found this while searching....
http://www.htcrepairparts.com/full-cover-housing-for-htc-desire-g7-p-2855.html
i was wondering... say i purchased it, i was wondering how hard who it be to change it over and if it'll be dangerous to swap? and would i need special tools?

360nitrous said:
i just found this while searching....
http://www.htcrepairparts.com/full-cover-housing-for-htc-desire-g7-p-2855.html
i was wondering... say i purchased it, i was wondering how hard who it be to change it over and if it'll be dangerous to swap? and would i need special tools?
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i actually mailed htc about this a few weeks ago because i wanted to see if i could pay to get them to change my brown casing to silver, this is what they told me:
Dear *** ********,
Dear ***, Thank you for contacting HTC. I understand that you would like to change the casing of your Desire phone into a silver colour. Unfortunately this is not option we currently offer to our Desire customers, the main reason is that the touch screen would also need to be removed and changed. Should you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us again. Best regards Aurélie
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 10GBCW33ENA001976.
Sincerely,
Aurelie
HTC

AndroHero said:
i actually mailed htc about this a few weeks ago because i wanted to see if i could pay to get them to change my brown casing to silver, this is what they told me:
HTC
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thanks for that, i was teetering on the edge of buying it, but if theres all kinds of problems or extra replacements needed.... i think brown is a good colour now lol

360nitrous said:
thanks for that, i was teetering on the edge of buying it, but if theres all kinds of problems or extra replacements needed.... i think brown is a good colour now lol
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i bought this the other day instead, i think its really great silicone case cuz it covers the whole phone and makes it look black lol
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/silicone-case-for-htc-desire-black-p24300.htm

Are these silver fronts?
http://shop.brando.com/htc-desire-replacement-housing_p04686c0587d004.html

i think only here in holland its available on silver colour, and looks a bit risky to try to change the body totaly..

I also want to replace my housing with a silver one...
Did someone managed to do it already?

Same here, want to change it to silver, but dont know the instructions to do that.

Here are instructions on replasing screen on desire. Could be hard to remove the old touch panel without breaking it. Haven't tried personally.
tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-tear-down

Here's the official HTC repair videos. They will show you how to take it apart and put it back together again.
HTC Desire Disassembly video
HTC Desire Assembly Video

HTC Desire Siver Front Housing
I Think What You Need Is This: http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-HTC-Desire-Front-Housing-p/htc738710.htm

Yeah but it's the wrong colour... lol.
Just had a thought.. buy the housing in the link above, use masking tape over the non-grey parts of the housing, then spraypaint in silver!
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You Are Fantastic!!!!
MasDroid said:
Yeah but it's the wrong colour... lol.
Just had a thought.. buy the housing in the link above, use masking tape over the non-grey parts of the housing, then spraypaint in silver!
Sent from my HTC Desire using eMIUI
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That's A Very Very Very Good Idea. Paint It In Silver. Just DIY... You Are Fantastic.Lol....
Happy New Year!!!

lee_bruice said:
That's A Very Very Very Good Idea. Paint It In Silver. Just DIY... You Are Fantastic.Lol....
Happy New Year!!!
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Thank you
Happy New Year to you too! lawl

Hey,
My Desire is Silver it is only available in Holland!! I purchased it on Salland.eu! But I think they don't have any more of them The only way to get a silver Desire is, I think, on EBay
Msfan01
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screen replacement

I tried searching all over googleverse and youtube but not luck on a guide on how to open a G2 to replace a LCD. so this is my last resort at looking for an answer. does anyone have a guide or can tell me that its simple to disassemble the device?

Sadly, I wouldn't think there would be a simple fix to a screen like this, simply because of the hinge, although I could be wrong. What happened to the phone, these things have only been out for like a month.

Maybe OP was doing some durabilitiy test... or he was like his avy and fell off the skateboard crushing it =[

lol no, I was going to buy one off some guy on ebay to fix for my GF but so far no dice on the repair guide.

repair guide? LMAO
i think you're going to have to make your own repair guide
you will be a hero to many

Maybe pm the guy that tore his apart on here. He may have some tips.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

if you send it to me, I will figure it out for you...dont wanna take a chance with mine yet..

lightningtrip said:
if you send it to me, I will figure it out for you...dont wanna take a chance with mine yet..
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What do you think about the screen bezel? I'd love to get it off and have it and the batt cover anodized.

Sadly karma has stricken me for posting in this thread I assume. I had a Zagg Invisibleshield installed, and the "solution" got underneath my screen and has messed it up.
Anyone ever find a replacement for this?
Also I was thinking of calling HTC but figured they wouldnt fix it.

Tear down is here:
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
BE SUPER CAREFUL WITH THE MICROSD RIBBON CONNECTOR. 2 pins on mine got messed up and now the vibration doesn't work...so be aware/be careful!
http://cgi.ebay.com/TMOBILE-G2-HTC-...Cell_Phones&hash=item35aeb64eae#ht_500wt_1156
Here's one you can use as spare parts/replacement screen. If you do get this, I might want to buy the main-board off you to repair the stupid microSD connector...ugh, still can't believe I broke 2 pins on it!
Thanks!
verkion

Oh...I just found these too:
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9626084/original-s-lcd-display-screen-for-htc?keywords=t-mobile+g2
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9618055/original-touch-screen-digitizer-for-t-mobile?keywords=t-mobile+g2
Lots of spare parts available!

verkion said:
Oh...I just found these too:
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9626084/original-s-lcd-display-screen-for-htc?keywords=t-mobile+g2
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9618055/original-touch-screen-digitizer-for-t-mobile?keywords=t-mobile+g2
Lots of spare parts available!
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Damn even the replacement screens says TMO I jst want to change my G2 just the HTC
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jojo_16 said:
Damn even the replacement screens says TMO I jst want to change my G2 just the HTC
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Me too. I want the HTC logo on the front dammit! Let me know if you find what we're looking for. I already bought the HTC battery cover without the "G2" logo.

My 'H' 'T' 'C' fell off....

That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks

its been 4 months here mines all good

Happened to mine as well, and a lot of other people. I contacted HTC by email through their site and told them the letters and the ring around the camera fell off and was very displeased in their build quality. They gave me a new one.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.

what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?

homais said:
what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?
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They are a sticker material on the aluminum which gives them a different color than the rest of the metal.

Just warning you guys... Put a transparent rounded small tape on the letters... You could be next victims...
My set is not in warranty... It was imported from Europe... i am in Asia... Do you think Asian guys will exchange it for me for free?

...or put a light coat of clear varnish (or even clear nail polish) over them.
Asian guys might do it for free, Just ask.
Good luck.

Rasa11 said:
Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.
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US Models don't have that.

*insert debranding joke here*
Looks like it's time to buy a case. :x

Not a issue for the Sensation XE, There left dull to go with the rest off the phone =)

the picture is not so clear but, I actually think it looks pretty cool like that.
from the pic it makes it look like there is strips of carbon fiber pieces underneath...
anyway, you said no warranty but have you tried contacting HTC anyway?
maybe they'll hook you up regardless since the product is less then a year old.
if not, look at it this way... you now have a one of a kind, limited edition back cover.

Freshly_Snipes said:
US Models don't have that.
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Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.

Freshly_Snipes said:
US Models don't have that.
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lol...i see .

lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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i will do this tomorrow lol

jjdoctor said:
That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks
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that looks pretty cool imo

lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
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Freshly_Snipes said:
Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
Sent via HTC Sensation 4G using Android 4.0.1
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Yeah the cover helps. I font have one on my mine and its in and out of my pocket at work.

it's not the letters that's my problem, it's the display-glas. scratchy as hell allready. but my htc legend is scratch free

Mine started doing this back in September
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261370

known issues with HTC One S (metallic grey version)

I want to hear the opinion of those which are already using this version of HOS. Are there any problems regarding the construction (quality build) of the product? So far, the only major issue is related to the fact that is slippery but you can solve that with a nice protective cover.
best to all

I just received a brand new One S gradient metal with S/N SH24 yesterday and it's absolute perfectly built.

kyuubi_ac said:
I S/N SH24
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good to know. I'm from Romania and here nobody imported the Grey version yet. I just talk to a guy from a supplier and says that next week they will receive the first handsets of this type, so I''ll check with him again about the SN
best

To me the only issue is that the phone is so damn sexy I take it out of my pocket much more often so the chance of dropping it increases as well. And I am using the clear hard shell case which does not cover top and bottom.
I think this is a known issue of the phone design.
Seriously, there is no real issue of the phone apart from as you mentioned quite slippery without case.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

h.han said:
.... I am using the clear hard shell case which does not cover top and bottom
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i've already ordered myself the case which is a rubber type covering all the edges of the phone
i'm dying till the next week when I can finally order mine.

Hmm using it more and more without sweaty hands I also can confirm that it's quite slippery. But this feeling is also quite lovely! Since I really hate cases cause they hide the beautiful design and make each phone look the same, I certainly have to think about a solution...

madalinpascu said:
i've already ordered myself the case which is a rubber type covering all the edges of the phone
i'm dying till the next week when I can finally order mine.
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I got a very similar case but with Andy on the back. I'm looking for a case with a transparent back so I can show off the sexy backside.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.

The only issue I have is the radio. My signal jumps up and down constantly in areas where I never had issues. Many others are having the same issues. They're also experiencing wifi issues.
Sense 4.0 is nice and definitely an improvement over previous version but it's still a pain to change settings and stuff. I'm rocking the Apex Launcher right now and it's great.
The hardware is sleek and sexy, and it speak for itself.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.

Yes, apart from known software issues which exist on both black and grey one s, such as data connection and WiFi, the build quality is very good.
I have 4 cases already... One official clear hard shell, one cheap solid black tpu, one clear white tpu, and one clear s line tpu which the seller wrongly sent to me. So still waiting for my fifth case which is a plain clear tpu I actually ordered from the last seller. He did not want the s line back cos the postage costs half of the case price.
I personally don't mind case, but i do agree that hiding the beauty of the phone is a crime! so, I tried different clear case. Hope the coming plain clear tpu ordered from eBay UK is the best answer.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Samugai said:
I got a very similar case but with Andy on the back. I'm looking for a case with a transparent back so I can show off the sexy backside.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.
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The one I ordered and am waiting for may suits your need. It is supposed to be plain, clear, tpu, so very simple without any decoration but transparent.
Will post pictures in the "case" thread in accessory forum when it arrives hopefully tonight.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

h.han said:
To me the only issue is that the phone is so damn sexy I take it out of my pocket much more often so the chance of dropping it increases as well.
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LOL
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cannondale0815 said:
LOL
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I must say i find the phone sexy also. If you had a Porsche would you put a cover on it Hell no

Samugai said:
The only issue I have is the radio. My signal jumps up and down constantly in areas where I never had issues. Many others are having the same issues. They're also experiencing wifi issues.
Sense 4.0 is nice and definitely an improvement over previous version but it's still a pain to change settings and stuff. I'm rocking the Apex Launcher right now and it's great.
The hardware is sleek and sexy, and it speak for itself.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.
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Did you use previously the Sensation? Cause I used it(I still do till the S will arrive to me) and I have those death grip issues. Wifi jumps up and down constantly and also the GSM coverage is awful.

My only issue I'm having is the WiFi and the blasted HTC sense weather clock widget not updating...even called HTC and they couldn't fix it. What I meant by updating is the weather location...just stays on one place that I've been...or says current location...its annoying.
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choyt2011 said:
My only issue I'm having is the WiFi and the blasted HTC sense weather clock widget not updating...even called HTC and they couldn't fix it. What I meant by updating is the weather location...just stays on one place that I've been...or says current location...its annoying.
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Really? Updates just fine for me...
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Yeah I'm thinking its an issue with the accuweather server in my area...not HTC's fault. Where you live?
Sent from my HTC 1 S

h.han said:
The one I ordered and am waiting for may suits your need. It is supposed to be plain, clear, tpu, so very simple without any decoration but transparent.
Will post pictures in the "case" thread in accessory forum when it arrives hopefully tonight.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA
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Nice, I'll definitely check it out. There's one at the TMobile store but it's a little pricey. If i can get it for cheaper on Amazon I'll do it but if not i might cave and get it from the TMobile store. Speaking of which time to hit Amazon again.
Sent from the One.

madalinpascu said:
Did you use previously the Sensation? Cause I used it(I still do till the S will arrive to me) and I have those death grip issues. Wifi jumps up and down constantly and also the GSM coverage is awful.
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No my previous phone was the TMobile HTC G2, which is still awesome with great devs behind it. No death grip issue has been reported and I haven't experienced anything like that, and hopefully never will lol.
I swapped SIM and then a new phone and the signal issue is still there though I do have to say it feels a little better overall.
Sent from the One.

choyt2011 said:
Yeah I'm thinking its an issue with the accuweather server in my area...not HTC's fault. Where you live?
Sent from my HTC 1 S
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I live in Norway
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Samugai said:
Nice, I'll definitely check it out. There's one at the TMobile store but it's a little pricey. If i can get it for cheaper on Amazon I'll do it but if not i might cave and get it from the TMobile store. Speaking of which time to hit Amazon again.
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Received the replacement case on Saturday. However, it is not absolutely clear... It is white clear, yea the base colour is white but gives some transparency.
Not very pleased but did not bother going back to seller cos only paid 99 pence and for two cases with a sock.
Seems like the hunting of a clear transparent case is still ongoing.
By the way, I went to the Chinese eBay alike website to see what offered there. No different from what we have in UK eBay and amazon. Given the fact that most of the case is manufactured in China, I have to wait for either they pick up or a local English brand to come up with something nice.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Plan on picking the One S up soon...

I currently own a G2x and am really interested in picking this baby up. The last few days, however, I've been reading about a lot of issues. These are mainly quality control like wear and tear on the power key, the paintjob coming off on the sides, etc.
I was hoping some of you guys could share your experience with the phone and whether or not I should take the plunge. Is everyone having the qaulity control issues?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

My device is working amazingly. great battery and performance. the only paint chip issue is with the black and red model. I have the silver and blue model with absolutely no complaints. My suggestion: get this device!

I am very happy with mine.
I have a D30 cover on it, so I haven't seen the paint issue (or because the T-Mobile US model doesn't have the issue) and my power button works fine.
I also came from a G2X.

Agree with all of them .....one of the best phones out. No disappointment...no regrets with this phone....its the real deal and T-Mobile has an update coming out within a couple of days or so...so any lingering bugs should be fixed...this is a high quality phone built to last! High recommend it to anyone
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda premium

Sounds like a great phone, but the paint chipping problem on the black and red model is a bummer because that's the one I liked more. Is it a really prevalent issue?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention

el_smurfo said:
Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention
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Are u sure? I'd rather not get the T-Mobile branded one...
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el_smurfo said:
Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention
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Confirmed

Totòòò said:
Confirmed
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Damn... why do you think that is?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

The T-Mobile version is the grey+blue version. This one does NOT have the chipping problem. As far as I understand, T-Mo will not be selling the black+red version. The only way to get black+red would be to get the international version shipped from online. The grey+blue (no paint chipping issue) model also has an international version as well (not T-Mo branded). I would prefer to get the T-Mo version (if you have T-Mo) because you can get it for a cheap price with contract extension if your line is upgradable.
Either way: black+red version = chipping problem, grey+blue = no paint chipping problem. The reason is because of the material it is made of. The black one goes through a process called micro oxidation where the metal is zapped with a lot of electricity. This leaves the black finish over the metal, which may chip over time.

I'm really happy with mine too. Only a couple of minor software bugs for me (that will probably be fixed with the OTA).
About the chipping (and pretty much all problems with all phones), it's hard to say how prevalent the problem is, because usually only the people who have problems speak up. You almost never see anyone make a "Who else's phone is perfect and totally awesome!" thread. So there could be hundreds of thousands of people without problems, but you only hear from people with issues, which makes things seem much worse than they are.
If you're really worried, I'd say go for the silver one - still the best looking phone out there, regardless of color. Black is boring anyway.

iArtisan said:
Damn... why do you think that is?
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very simple, made in taiwan stuff meant to be sold in usa has to have higher quality otherwise the government of this country will kick htc's butt lol. while made in taiwan stuff meant to be sold in whatever party of the world, I dont thing is a big deal

I love my One S. The only thing I'm not totally happy about is the display. Sometimes the right edges of icons or text are a bit pixelated. However, this is not noticeable in games or movies which is what I mostly use mine for anyways. It's a very sexy device, and once I rooted it and put Trickdroid on it with a few tweaks (6 x 5 app drawer and removed the 3 dot menu stuff, remapped the soft touch buttons), it's just shy of perfection. Damn sexy looking too.

So basically I should get the blue version and don't have to worry about the chipping?

iArtisan said:
So basically I should get the blue version and don't have to worry about the chipping?
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Correct. The process they used on the black and red version which causes the chipping was not done on the blue and grey version. =)

QaeadarDAzeal said:
Correct. The process they used on the black and red version which causes the chipping was not done on the blue and grey version. =)
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I see, what is HTC doing to compensate?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

I have the One S myself, and yeah, I don't like the screen b/c it's not as high res as the X.
I just got the One S, but am thinking about jumping ship to the SG3. One of the things I like most about the One S, however, is the f/2.0 aperture on the camera which allows for better pictures in a low light situation.

Anymore input?
I'm still considering picking this phone up, convince me not to lol.
I kinda like the greyish color not tho, so the chipping isn't a problem.

iArtisan said:
I see, what is HTC doing to compensate?
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At the moment, nothing. There really isn't anything that they can do once the process to the aluminum is completed. A coating to cover it is only as good as what it's covering, and if that chips, well...you get the point.
If you're stuck on the red/black one, just make sure to buy a clear case for it and you should be okay. Alternatively, I maintain that the grey/blue one is pretty sexy. And Samsung's plastic phones with Touchwiz suck. Don't do it. =)

another good reason
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/06/t-mobile-releases-fathers-day-sale-details-all-4g-smartphones-free/