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Fitbag soft leather case

My leather case from German company Fitbag arrived. It's beautifully made, from nappa leather with a microfibre lining, and was apparently tailor made to fit the phone. I can't recommend it though. While it's not as tight as it was, you not only need to dedicate both hands to the task of getting it out, you need to slide a thumbnail in the mic slot to get enough purchase.
I can see myself using this when travelling but the closeness of the fit and the lack of slashes at the opening to get a grip means I'd be quite likely to flip the slippery thing on to the pavement when trying to answer a call in a hurry.
My fault entirely for ordering badly. The pouch was clearly photographed on the company's website and will suit other buyers.

ludovicien said:
My leather case from German company Fitbag arrived. It's beautifully made, from nappa leather with a microfibre lining
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I ordered a Fitbag bag style case as well (Link to amazon). Mine is made of Alcantara and of superb quality. You do need both hands to pull the phone out, but since I moved from a Nexus One with its included Neoprene sock I wanted something similar for the Nexus 4.

I ordered the FitBAG for Samsung G3 for my Nexus from Amazon.de - As I thought it would be slightly larger so it would take the Nexus 4 with Bumper fitted - It does not.
I was after a excellent quality cover which would fit the phone with bumper attached...

Is it similar mofi pouch or similar material
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frittentheke said:
I ordered a Fitbag bag style case as well (Link to amazon). Mine is made of Alcantara and of superb quality. You do need both hands to pull the phone out, but since I moved from a Nexus One with its included Neoprene sock I wanted something similar for the Nexus 4.
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I miss that stupid neoprene case.
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That's a flashback... LOL Wish they would have put one in the N4 box!

Obliq case - a good copy of uag

I just got this obliq case that i bought from Amazon and wanted to share with you guys my experience with it.
I am a huge fan of uag cases but when i tried to order it i saw that It would only be available on 10th of June. I Decided to wait for it. So i proceeded to buy any cheap case to use for the time i waited and found obliq for only 14 dollars. It seemed to be a complete copy of uag.
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The case is way better than i thought. So good that i will give up buying the uag. Im going with neo hybrid to have two different cases.
The buttons are soft and easy to press. The Overall protection is very good, maybe a bit under uag, since the corners are not as thick. To be honest it looks better than uag, and even my girl agrees with that.
So there you go guys. .a good option for those who don't Wanna pay the full price of uag.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L85H5G/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Seems like a pretty solid deal if they're built to the same standard as UAG. Any comment on headphone/USB compatibility? That was a chief complaint with the Neo Hybrid across most reviews I saw.

Well i had no problem using the gs4 headphone/usb and two others here. The microphone and ir holes match perfectly. The case is really good as it is the screen protector that came with it.
I will try it soon with an iloome glass , but i think it will fit.
can honestly say that i am happy with it and will only buy the neo hybrid to have a second case. ..
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neo_styles said:
Seems like a pretty solid deal if they're built to the same standard as UAG. Any comment on headphone/USB compatibility? That was a chief complaint with the Neo Hybrid across most reviews I saw.
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I havent tried many headphones but not every auxiliary cable will fit. Most usbs I've tried have fit perfectly.
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Recommend me a case

I am a casual user. I want a case that is well-built, will last long, gives adequate protection, yet does not add much bulk. Originally, I liked the Neo Hybrid, but after some more research, I read that it is not very well-built as the outer layer breaks at the USB cable port.
I don't usually drop my phone, but it happens. I'd like the case to be aesthetically pleasing too.
Thanks.
Also, what case colors would go well with a black S4?

I too was disappointed with the neo hybrid. The style is awesome but with it breaking at the thin spot above the USB port and the color flaking off is a big issue. Sad too that the customer service is one of the worst in the industry.
I have been looking for something like it but haven't made my mind up yet.
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I'm using the samsung protective cover + now. I like the way it feels in the hand a lot more than the neo hybrid case

I have the spigen slim aromor and its awesome!! I just got a poetic atmosphere from Amazon and will be rocking that for a while!!
It was 9 bucks, super thin and has a nice lip for face down screen protection. Looks sick on my white s4!!
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I'm on the hunt as well. I might still get the NEO though. I've only seen a couple people complain about the brake point and you never know how hard people are on there phones.
The others I'm thinking about:
UAG - Might be too bulky and "industrial" looking though. Has reviews on xda.
supcase - I'm not sure if I like the style, but I don't think it will be very bulky. Has reviews on xda.
puregear dualtek - I think the fat corners might be too bulky on this one, but gets good-ish reviews on amazon
obliq xtreme pro - kinda like a mix of the spigen armor and the uag.... still might be too industrial for me though. Has reviews on xda.
acase Acase makes some decent stuff for the price... I've owned an acase before for a tablet. This kinda looks like an incipio clone.
cruzerlite - cheap and has good amazon reviews.... might have reviews on xda... I can't remember.
I'm very much leaning towards the NEO. I'll buy it w/ a credit card (credit cards add a year extension to your warranty, did you know that?) through amazon. If I have any issues w/ it and spigen doesn't respond, I'll go through those channels (which are pretty fast).
If there is a spigen father's day sale this weekend... I'll get the NEO... otherwise I may not.
Whats your thoughts?

Yea the neo hybrid is very nice I have it on my phone. I was gonna get an otterbox but it added way to much bulk.
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I have a UAG and love it. Had one for my s3, iPhone 5, and now for my s4. Every one has been better than the one before.
Their customer service is awesome as well. I'll probably a customer for life. :thumbup:
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The DBA Cases Ultra is a good case and they sell for $25. Here is one of my favorite color combination but they have over 40 avaliable.
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Well I have the neo hybrid and have no problems with it so far.

I just received my package of Neo Hybrid case and it is so awesome!
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I just received my package of Neo Hybrid case and it is so awesome!
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+1 awesome case
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http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/samsung-galaxy-s4/

mployen acarcely
If you want no bulk, you can go for PARFITI case.
Tunewear also gets some slim cases.
see what colors you want.
I am more into eye catching color. So I have ordered one from PARFITI. Awaiting to it

Go for a UAG case, they are awesome protection and don't add too much bulk. The Spigen cases look nice (slim armor and neo hybrid) but I don't think they offer much protection against drops. I have the Slim Armor and never used it as I feel I will crack my screen if I drop my phone screen first. Uag highly recommended by me
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I think people are obsessed with protection.
I just received the Neo Hybrid and it seems to be a perfect armor. At least, for a daily protection. Actually, for me it's too thick: the bumper is like 3mm while in the front and back it's just 0,8mm, which is perfect because it makes the screen and the camera not to touch any surface.

http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-cases/samsung-galaxy-s4-cases,default,sc.html
try on of them in the list at the link.. Otter are very good case company their case comes
with 1 year warranty coverage too!

I love my otterbox commuter I have it in white with my white s4 best all around case.
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Are there keyboard flip cases out there?

just posted this in its own thread but you should check it out

I originally bought the Neo Hybrid myself, and I really liked the looks and size, but the one fault I couldn't look over was that it didn't fit my favorite gym headphones. I would've kept the case if it wasn't for that.
I went with the Slim Armor. It adds slightly more bulk thickness wise, but it's actually a little less wide. Not sure if it was because of the color combination of the Neo Hybrid (dante red), but the Slim Armor (metal slate) actually looks smaller.

Case/cover for Z4 tablet

Has anyone found half decent case for their Z4 tablet yet?
For my original Z tablet I had the Poetic slimline case which was great. I have seen a few of a similar design advertised for the Z4T but many of the pictures have a badly photoshopped Z4T picture on the case which makes me nervous about whether or not they are really suitable.
I am looking at ordering the official Sony case in from Poland as I can actually get it cheaper than I would pay for it in the UK but I would prefer to be able to actually see it first. No Sony store in the UK hs the case available yet, apparently (only a handful of them even have the tablet itself!) If anyone already has the official case, please post a review.
I have seen the Muvit case advertised but in the UK it is almost as expensive as the official Sony case so not sure what the best optiion is
Would appreciate any feedback. Have you got a case for your Z4T? Is it any good? How much did you pay for it? Where did you get it from?
Thanks,
L
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I did purchase SONY case for my Z1T initially, but after one drop where one of the only 2 clip / holder on the side banded. Making the whole case obsolete as my tablet was moving around loosely if not eventually snapped the banded holder.
From Sony's site, the case for Z4T seems to be similar deisgn (SCR32/B), so I probably wouldn't be getting it for my Z4T.
Ultimately I had good experienced with this brand, Ray-Out, and it's very durable case as I use my Z1T for gaming primary year round.
And, I'm ordering their accessories for Z4T also. (Case & blue-light cut protection film)

Hi,
Just some thoughts about the SRC32...
I found it to be very slim and a bit flimsy.
If you ask me it´s not really worth the price, but on the other hand there´s not too many choices out there and it does a decent job. It also looks pretty good in the closed position due to the slimness.
The magnetic lock is nice feature but it wasn´t as good as the iPad-air covers as the lock is located on the top rather than built in to the front, so it doesn´t get the same kind of fit when closed. The fit of the front side cover can get/feel a bit flimsy in closed position.
I also found it quite hard to keep the SCR32 in the standing position when used on a soft surface, as it tend to collapse a little too easily.
If it was prices at 10-20$ I would have been completely happy with it. I was expecting a little more from a 50$ cover/stand, but I guess it´s pretty common for the original accessories to be overpriced?
So in the end I didn´t regret buying it as there were no other chooses available and I really appreciated the extra protection and viewing stand.

Thanks for your feedback on the SCR32. At the moment I am struggling to find an alternative but hope that in a few months there will be something available. For the time being I managed to pick up the SCR32 for the equivalent of $38USD so it will have to do for now.
Cheers
L
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tonylee2000 said:
Thanks for your feedback on the SCR32. At the moment I am struggling to find an alternative but hope that in a few months there will be something available. For the time being I managed to pick up the SCR32 for the equivalent of $38USD so it will have to do for now.
Cheers
L
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Im wondering where you got it from?
Thanks

Importing into the UK from Poland.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...57?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item4d3453836d
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Does someone use the Roxfit SMA5154BG? Looks pretty comfortable and is mid-prized.

tonylee2000 said:
Importing into the UK from Poland.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...57?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item4d3453836d
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Thanks!

tonylee2000 said:
Has anyone found half decent case for their Z4 tablet yet?
For my original Z tablet I had the Poetic slimline case which was great. I have seen a few of a similar design advertised for the Z4T but many of the pictures have a badly photoshopped Z4T picture on the case which makes me nervous about whether or not they are really suitable.
I am looking at ordering the official Sony case in from Poland as I can actually get it cheaper than I would pay for it in the UK but I would prefer to be able to actually see it first. No Sony store in the UK hs the case available yet, apparently (only a handful of them even have the tablet itself!) If anyone already has the official case, please post a review.
I have seen the Muvit case advertised but in the UK it is almost as expensive as the official Sony case so not sure what the best optiion is
Would appreciate any feedback. Have you got a case for your Z4T? Is it any good? How much did you pay for it? Where did you get it from?
Thanks,
L
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I will share it here when i find one.

Well quick update. I brought the IVSO case off from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/IVSO-Smart-...&ie=UTF8&qid=1436350615&sr=1-13&keywords=IVSO
I would say that it is ok but it has a concave back which ultimately makes the tablet seem a lot thicker. Also, I am struggling to keep my tablet standing up to watch a movie using the IVSO case so all in all, I am afraid I would not recommend it. I am hoping my Sony SCR32 will be better.

tonylee2000 said:
Well quick update. I brought the IVSO case off from Amazon:
I would say that it is ok but it has a concave back which ultimately makes the tablet seem a lot thicker. Also, I am struggling to keep my tablet standing up to watch a movie using the IVSO case so all in all, I am afraid I would not recommend it. I am hoping my Sony SCR32 will be better.
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"Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Case, Pasonomi® Ultra-Slim and Ultra-light PU Leather Folio Case Stand Cover With Smart Cover Auto Wake / Sleep Feature for Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet-PC 10.1 inch (Slim Series Black)"
This is the only case available on Amazon US that I can recommend. The moko case is poorly cut and magnetic closure doesn't work. The IVSO case has that gaudy metal band for magnetic closure and, as you have said and I can confirm, a slighly concave back and doesn't stand up too well. This Pasonomi case is flat, feels good in hand, has working magnetic closure, and no branding. My SCR32 is stuck in Germany due to their postal strike so I haven't been able to try it yet to compare. Even so, the Pasonomi is the only good slim 3rd party case available on Amazon or anywhere else I have looked. The only downside is that it creaks a little too much when you put pressure on it near the magnets.

I have SCR32. Pros: slim, light, elegant, very good quality. Cons: flimsy, overpriced, very little protection. Verdict: would be great if cheaper. Pls note the official statement on Sony website : this case is not for protection.

I wanted to update this now that I have received my SCR32. I think so far as the SCR32 goes as a case, it is a bit pricey but, to be honest, having tried a cheaper case that would not even stand up, it is a much better model. The key thing to remember is that it is a "Style Cover" rather than a protective case. Therefore, it is not designed to provide all round protection for your new tablet. It is designed to do 2 things only:
1) Protect the glass screen from scratches (it does this)
2) Enable you to place your tablet at an optimum viewing angle (it also does this)
On thing I will say about it is that it does not increase the thickness of the tablet as much as some other cases I have seen.
It effectively has 4 clips attaching it to your tablet. Top and bottom and one on each side. The top and bottom clips are about 2 inches in width and the side clips are about 1 inch in width. Therefore, it does not have a surrounding frame for your tablet with cut-outs for ports etc. This, I think is what leads people to refer to it as flimsy. It is not, once you get used to it but because of the design, at first it feels like the tablet is coming away from the style cover.
Bottom line - it does compliment the tablet nicely and does what it has been designed to do. It has not been designed as an all round tablet protector. Think of it like an Ipad smart cover rather than an all round tablet protective case and you will not be far out. so
It is over priced and, to my mind should be about half the price it is retailing at - But then Apple charges about £29 GBP for the Ipad smart case so about right.
Hope this helps educate your buying decisions!
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I just got my SCR32 in today finally after waiting for the Deutsche Post strike to end. It definitely shouldn't cost more than $35USD imo for build materals and quality. A good comparison would be to the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 official cover. The scr32 is slightly nicer and higher end at a lower msp. Both are overpriced though. It is much nicer than the moko, ivso, and pasnomi cases but not as much as price would indicate. One reason I do recommend it over the other cases even at its price is the way it snaps into place. The 3rd party cases could very easily scratch the tablet's metal frame during install and removal of one isn't careful. They are far too rigid. The SCR32's snaps are far more pliable and they more naturally bend around the frame of the tablet. This was instability noticeable for me. If you intend to remove the tablet from the case on occasion and want to keep it in good shape, splurge for the scr32.

Any hybrid case recommended? My kids always play games and throw the tablet.

I was going to buy the Sony case but my wife like that on goo.gl/aaWQra and its ok and much more cheaper

Just got my case today and I'm quite pleased with it. Slim that it doesn't take away to much from the nice design, hard shell back, and the origami design of the front cover gives you many possible options for standing it up. And the best part.... Under 10 Euro. German Amazon link for those interested.
http://www.amazon.de/Forefront-Case...6&sr=8-21&keywords=Sony+xperia+z4+tablet+case

I use SCR32
good material. elegant and also stylish very good

I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29157000287...49&var=590618933745&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
It's actually a nice case. The tablet fits snug; no chance of the tablet falling out. In fact, you have to be careful if you want to remove the tablet from the case.
When you open the case, the tablet comes on.
When closed the height is 9/16"
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cheap case
I've just received this affordable case for my tablet and I really like it. It' very similar to Poetic line of cases and nicely protects the corners of the tablet and magnet turns on/off the screen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351657114832?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Full-grain leather wrap from Toast is finally available!

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Needs more pictures. Button side, top, bottom, and front. To judge case/screen protector compatibility, the front needs to be very zoomable to see the plastic ring between glass and metal.

Yessss i emailed them a long time ago and the said this was something they were thinking of making. $44 seems a little steep though. Whos gonna be the ginny pig and get one?
Is the visor part attached or is it a second piece?

I just ordered one. Knowing toastmade it will take them a couple of weeks before they ship it. I bet it will be beautiful though.

I would buy it, but I would like more pictures or a full review of this case from someone. =)

Deekayy said:
I would buy it, but I would like more pictures or a full review of this case from someone. =)
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same here

krolla03 said:
Yessss i emailed them a long time ago and the said this was something they were thinking of making. $44 seems a little steep though. Whos gonna be the ginny pig and get one?
Is the visor part attached or is it a second piece?
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It's full-grain leather (the best you can get) from American cattle, sent to Europe to be tanned and back to Oregon Leather Company. Once dyed and finished, the leather is shipped to us, then we laser cut and handcraft to perfection. It's quite a process, and it took us quite some time to get the 6P all dialed in. The leather is ~1.5mm thick, so it'll take any drop and the phone won't wear through on the corners like the super thin Horween used by others. With that being said, we made the wrap all one piece; without the visor coverage, the surrounding leather would protrude and look pretty bad.
True story: Matias (owner) unknowingly dropped his leather wrapped iPhone outside his house when dropped off by a cab late one night. The next day, he managed to track it down at a neighbors' using the "Find my iPhone" feature. He determined that the cab had ran over the phone; there were even little pieces of gravel imbedded into the leather which managed to take all of the damage. Replaced the shattered screen and it was as good as new.

Tsuul said:
Needs more pictures. Button side, top, bottom, and front. To judge case/screen protector compatibility, the front needs to be very zoomable to see the plastic ring between glass and metal.
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More pics and reviews are in the works. FYI - the leather is ~1.5mm thick. You could surely apply the front panels atop a screen protector, but I don't think you'll be able to cram it into a case. Honestly, I don't see why you'd want to case that smooth, buttery leather. It'll take any drop and the phone won't wear through on the corners like the super thin Horween used by others.
True story: Matias (owner) unknowingly dropped his leather wrapped iPhone outside his house when dropped off by a cab late one night. The next day, he managed to track it down at a neighbors' using the "Find my iPhone" feature. He determined that the cab had ran over the phone; there were even little pieces of gravel imbedded into the leather which managed to take all of the damage. Replaced the shattered screen and it was as good as new.

jackwins said:
I just ordered one. Knowing toastmade it will take them a couple of weeks before they ship it. I bet it will be beautiful though.
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Thanks for your support, and unfortunately we are at a 1-2 week craft time (every one is made to order). Rest assured, it'll have been well worth the wait!

krolla03 said:
same here
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More pics and reviews are in the works.

Deekayy said:
I would buy it, but I would like more pictures or a full review of this case from someone. =)
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Stay tuned; they're in the works! :good:

It's gonna take my leather toast skin a couple of weeks, so in the meantime I had ordered a Slickwraps leather back. The quality is not as high as toastmade but I needed a skin quickly.
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jackwins said:
It's gonna take my leather toast skin a couple of weeks, so in the meantime I had ordered a Slickwraps leather back. The quality is not as high as toastmade but I needed a skin quickly.
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Just out of interest, what made you choose slickwraps over dbrand?
I've only ever dealt with dbrand so far so I'm not really aware of how the different companies compare and what they actually do different?
The toastmade stuff I've seen on the internet does look top notch.
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I guess I'd have to see it in person, from that picture it almost makes the phone look plastic.

crash_194 said:
Just out of interest, what made you choose slickwraps over dbrand?
I've only ever dealt with dbrand so far so I'm not really aware of how the different companies compare and what they actually do different?
The toastmade stuff I've seen on the internet does look top notch.
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I wanted a real leather skin for my 6P. I don't think dbrand sells real leather skins.
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I just replaced my dbrand black leather (vinyl) with a slick wraps real leather one. It was a lot easier to apply, I don't think the fit is quite as exact, but the feel of it is so much better.
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Okay, its official. The Slickwraps leather skin sucks. The leather is thin and plasticity feeling. It does provide grip though. It will have to do until my toastmade skin comes in though.
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jackwins said:
Okay, its official. The Slickwraps leather skin sucks. The leather is thin and plasticity feeling. It does provide grip though. It will have to do until my toastmade skin comes in though.
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Will be interesting to hear feedback on the quality and fit of the toastmade wrap.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dbrand skins. I've got a combo of the light and dark brushed metal and it was like applying Armour it was that thick and good quality! Love how they give you some spare pieces as well.
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Looks interesting.
I might bite. I would love a real carbon fiber version like the wood.
A carbon fiber pattern in the leather would do.

jackwins said:
Okay, its official. The Slickwraps leather skin sucks. The leather is thin and plasticity feeling. It does provide grip though. It will have to do until my toastmade skin comes in though.
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I would like to know if you used the Slickwraps leather or the Slickwraps "Natural Series" leather (one is real leather, the other is vinyl). I was considering the Slickwraps Natural Series because it looked fairly modest (doesn't cover the entire back), is less than $30 and looks fairly nice. However, if it is really thin and feels like plastic, I'll pass on it. Thanks!