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From internet research, I have read the matte finish can be susceptible to scratches. Not from abuse, just regular daily use. What I have not found yet, is which color seems to hold up better. Can anyone provide input after logging some regular HOX use? Thanks
the white holds up incredibly well in my use
I guess it would all come down to what the surface is on. I remember the white on my ole My Touch 3G chipping off rather quickly. That was paint on plastic. It seems that the coatings on metal seem to be a lot more sturdy.
After having both colors, the white definitely stands up better it seems. The grey shows every smudge imaginable.
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I agree the grey is a smudge magnet, but it doesn't bother me and its not rubbing, scratching or chipping off so I'm plenty happy not having a flashy white phone.
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great white
White for me. after nearly 3 weeks of use, i have no smudges, scratches, nicks, chips, etc. no case either, just the standard HTC hardware for me. Also, FWIW, I owned a white iPhone 3g for years and it held up amazingly well over time. some kicks and scratches that you'd expect with that hard plastic-y finish, but it looked way better than black iphones of a similar age. I think it's like auto paint: black always looks awesome when you leave the car wash, but it's dirty by the time you get home. just my $2c.
Zagg...... No worries
merdok said:
I guess it would all come down to what the surface is on. I remember the white on my ole My Touch 3G chipping off rather quickly. That was paint on plastic. It seems that the coatings on metal seem to be a lot more sturdy.
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It's polycarbonate... Put the paint is blended through, so scratches are less noticeable. My white HOX is holding up like a champ.
I'm rocking grey with no issues. Naked might I add.
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Grey + case. Or white with giant case
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I'm running the grey, no case and a screen protector and mine doesn't have any visible wear.
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Grey + case. Or white with giant case
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Nah, the white case doesn't have to be giant. Mine is uber thin, I'm using the case because it makes the phone less slippery.
I have the grey HOX with a Otter Box and a cheapo screen protector.. It seems that the texture of the polycarbonite will rub off with constant exposure to rubber? I have 2 small rub marks on the back of the case.. I'll see if I can post some pictures soon. Mom has the white one, it's flawless without a case, loose in her purse.
I have mine naked, and its not holding up near as well as I thought it would.
I have what seems to be 'wear spots' on the back of the phone, directly under the C. It looks almost as if the matte finish worn away to show a smother finish. The spot doesn't feel any different from the rest of the case though. And this was only after 2 days!
I'll see if I can post pictures a little bit later.
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bigb252 said:
I have mine naked, and its not holding up near as well as I thought it would.
I have what seems to be 'wear spots' on the back of the phone, directly under the C. It looks almost as if the matte finish worn away to show a smother finish. The spot doesn't feel any different from the rest of the case though. And this was only after 2 days!
I'll see if I can post pictures a little bit later.
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That's what mine looks like too I think..
i would think the Grey could stand up to more grime and dirt than the White, obviously. i have the White and i baby the thing to no end. it's still pretty clean but it's inevitable that it'll get scuffed up..
grey may be less of a dirt magnet but the white one goes faster
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i would think the Grey could stand up to more grime and dirt than the White, obviously. i have the White and i baby the thing to no end. it's still pretty clean but it's inevitable that it'll get scuffed up..
grey may be less of a dirt magnet but the white one goes faster
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Fingerprints and natural oils show up a lot more on the grey though, sort of a toss up.
Get any color you want and slap a full bodyArmorsuit like my white One X. Awesome investment and looks great
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They both have their flaws and advantages. However, I think the grey will hold up better if you do not plan on using a case.
I have white w a see through case and it works great...I would never cover the fabulous screen w anything..fingerprints wipe off..any screen cover will take away a little..
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http://www.incipio.com/HTC-One-X-ATandT-Cases/HTC-One-X-ATandT-Cases.asp
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looking good. i am in between this and case mate barely there.
Yup I was in the same predicament and I went with the case-mate barely there. I love the case. I went white on white. I don't need super protection but just want to protect from scratches and getting dirty.
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i just noticed that incipio one covers more edges. so i think i am more leaning toward this...
Good to see they finally got them out, but im not sure if I would pick it up our not. When I had my SGS II I loved my NGP that I had on it, right now im rocking the diztronic tpu which is almost the same exact setup as the NGP.
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Awww man I just jumped the gun two days ago on the barely there in black. Can anyone post like comparison pictures and compare them cuz I might end up buying the feather later.
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Awww man I just jumped the gun two days ago on the barely there in black. Can anyone post like comparison pictures and compare them cuz I might end up buying the feather later.
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From the pictures on the site, the feather looks exactly the same except the bottom part looks like it wraps around a bit further and the top has an extra piece that covers the middle section between the headphone jack and the power button.
Just ordered a feather. Will report back when I get it.
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Just got my feather in and I can tell you that there is a reason they don't show you what it looks like directly from the front. The case is much thicker than they would lead you to believe and is pretty damn ugly when it's on. I will never use this case.
^dang sorry to hear that
Well Im going get mine in the mail soon so I guess I know what to expect
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Just got my feather in and I can tell you that there is a reason they don't show you what it looks like directly from the front. The case is much thicker than they would lead you to believe and is pretty damn ugly when it's on. I will never use this case.
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Can you tell us if the case will be able to protect the camera lens?
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Can you tell us if the case will be able to protect the camera lens?
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It is almost flush with the camera lens, MAYBE a little bit thicker. If you lay the phone down on its back it definitely does keep the camera lens off the table, there is like a .5mm gap that I can see through. So yes, but not by much.
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Just got my feather in and I can tell you that there is a reason they don't show you what it looks like directly from the front. The case is much thicker than they would lead you to believe and is pretty damn ugly when it's on. I will never use this case.
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Can you post some pics??????????
Got mine today. A bit pricy imo, I try to not spend more than $10 on a case. Keeps the thin profile and the material actually makes the phone easier to grip. I like the fact that the front portion is flushed with the phone(not good for ppl who like putting their phones face down). Probably gonna be switching between this case and the Amzer case. Really liking it.
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Got mine today. A bit pricy imo, I try to not spend more than $10 on a case. Keeps the thin profile and the material actually makes the phone easier to grip. I like the fact that the front portion is flushed with the phone(not good for ppl who like putting their phones face down). Probably gonna be switching between this case and the Amzer case. Really liking it.
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Really like that! Thanks for posting looks like a winner to me!
Edit: Just purchased the Black Feather for my white HOX
I bought the Incipio feather in gray for my white HOX and I like the grippy/rubbery feel to the back. It's not my favorite case but I can definitely see me rocking it from time to time.
Really like that case waljie.
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Been rocking the black with my white HOX. Love it!
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They don't have a white case and I couldn't decide between buying the gray or the black for my white HOX. Finally settled on getting the gray one (I figured it didn't really matter since I'm planning on having a few cases sitting around to swap as my mood changes).
I've never been a huge fan of any soft plastc/silicone since they are huge dust and hair magnets. I have a jack russell and this thing loves to attract hair and pet dander.
Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but I put a 3rd party battery cover on my phone and it makes it feel so much more...solid, I guess you could say. I would definitely recommend this battery cover! It's a little thicker than the original cover because of the leather insert, it's got more weight, too. Put it on my phone and instantly felt nicer in my hand.
Got it on eBay for about $14 including shipping. Seller was bbluck168 - I'm not affiliated with them at all, just a very satisfied customer
Sorry if this is the wrong section!
Below are pictures of my actual phone. Cutouts are very precise, perfect as you can see.
Wish I could buy the 'leather' skin to apply over my Hyperion extended batter/cover.
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inco9nito99 said:
Wish I could buy the 'leather' skin to apply over my Hyperion extended batter/cover.
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That would be the best of both worlds!
Would this work with a case as well? Just curious as to how much extra size it adds
Looks nice! Thanks for posting!!
I felt the same way the minute I put my UAG case on. Nice pics btw.
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Just curious, but you must not use a case? I really want one but I really need a case for protection too. On the fence.
I use the spigen modello case, a very slim, flexibleTPU case. Once I put this on, the case still fits but is more snug. Probably depends on what case you have.
I don't plan on using a case when I have this cover on, though.
I like it a lot, thanks all!
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Looks nice. Does it add any thickness?
It adds a tad, like a millimeter
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Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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Can't confirm that, I don't have anything to try nfc on. I have heard that the stainless steel-like ones do, not sure about this one. This one is plastic with a leather insert (probably fake leather) so I would guess nfc should work. Again, can't confirm
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That's awesome, thanks for showing. I like that the logo is there and looks pretty close to the real logo. It doesn't look like a cheap piece at all
I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3
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I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3
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That thing is sexy! two complimentary colors make the phone stand out
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liking this may have to pick one up...
Yeah i guess i jumped on it too. I bought the pebble blue with red crocodile. I'd rather use this than have a big stupid black rubber snap-on making my phone look ugly.
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Heard these types of cover blocks nfc? Was thinking of getting one like with a red metallic feel but reviews show a slight decrease and signal and nfc completely blocked?
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The metal backed cases do effect NFC, but more importantly, they kill wi-fi and signal strength. Once I figured that out I threw mine away.
rpn377 said:
I'm really close to buying the pebble blue one, with red crocodile leather. However, i'm a little hesitant cause it seems like these 2 colors would totally clash. What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Crocodi...690739?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item589557f1b3
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That looks great!!!
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I have a nice translucent TPU case I got from amazon. Makes the phone feel so gooood lol and you can still see all of the GS3 logos. I also own a white otterbox commuter case (I own the white phone) and enjoy the extra protection - - but dislike the added bulk and generic look to the backing.
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Hey,
For all of you that own a white HOX, have you experienced the matte white finish on the back of the device gradually wearing away near the bottom corners (or wherever you most often hold it from) and losing its characteristic grippy matte-ness, becoming slightly shiny and smooth?
I'm concerned about the long term consequences of using the HOX without a case (although i use a case) as the bottom right area of my phone has lost some of its matte texture, become smooth white.
I don't have a problem with the white finish on mine. The only problem I have is the SN, IMEI, and SKU sticker coming off from sliding it in and out of my pocket.
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Hydromea said:
Hey,
For all of you that own a white HOX, have you experienced the matte white finish on the back of the device gradually wearing away near the bottom corners (or wherever you most often hold it from) and losing its characteristic grippy matte-ness, becoming slightly shiny and smooth?
I'm concerned about the long term consequences of using the HOX without a case (although i use a case) as the bottom right area of my phone has lost some of its matte texture, become smooth white.
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How long have you had it? I've had mine for 2-3 months and so far it's okay. There might be a little shininess going on, but it's hard to tell.
Myrder said:
I don't have a problem with the white finish on mine. The only problem I have is the SN, IMEI, and SKU sticker coming off from sliding it in and out of my pocket.
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I yanked mine off
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I yanked mine off
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+1 hahaha it kept coming off so I said screw it
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I don't have that problem. I mean, I have the glamour grey one, but I digress...
Does anyone have a problem with the screen flaking? I guess it's the anti glare coating on the beveled edge for me is flaking off. I can't understand it because it's been in a case the entire time i've had it. Of course I can't call up warranty since i've rooted and unlocked my bootloader. This sort of software modding thing though shouldn't void a defect warranty.
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How long have you had it? I've had mine for 2-3 months and so far it's okay. There might be a little shininess going on, but it's hard to tell.
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I've had mine since around the beginning of April. As of right now, the wearing away has been pretty minor, and is distinctly noticeable in direct light, and appears around the bottom edge, near the corners, as that is where I most commonly hold my phone from.
I actually have a case on right now, but noticing this slight wear-away concerned me (which further convinced me to keep a case on), but wasn't sure whether or not it would keep wearing away.
I would describe it as... a smoothing out of the matte finish, kind of the way it looks if it gets a little oily. The affected areas are more reflective and 'shiny' , but not truly smooth like the finish on the GS3
Again, it's not major, but just something I was wondering about.
This is common in plastic items if you look at a well used mouse or keyboard over time the most struck areas will smooth out lucky the hox is mad of inject molded plastic so the white one is solid white so it wont "rub" off it will just show polish like brass over time.
My grey one did that after about 2 months. Two spots about the size of a dime on the back, where it would touch when set down. They polished to a shiny slippery finish. Haven't used a case at all.
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Yeah, mines getting shiny on the corners, and my screen has some barely perceptible scratches on it. I'm not too worried at the moment though, I'm going to warranty swap due to a bright spot on my screen.
Myrder said:
I don't have a problem with the white finish on mine. The only problem I have is the SN, IMEI, and SKU sticker coming off from sliding it in and out of my pocket.
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You shouldn't need to keep that on your phone anyway. You should have received at least one or two extra stickers in the packaging that came with the phone, which are there to be used for warranty purposes etc...
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My phone tends to get a kind of shiny/smooth finish to it after a while. Its nothing a little bit of windex can't fix. I do have a case on it
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I was checking out the ballistic and Siedo case discussion on this section and a gentleman presented this case. Neither him or I have this case but just look at it. If you really need the highest level of protection then this case seems to be it!
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=360549613773&index=8&nav=SEARCH&nid=66660487352
It even offers cover for the 3.5 mm headphone jack, kickstand, and a holster!
I picked the red link since I like the color red, but they also offer it in black, purple, red (duh), white and blue.
Let me know what you guys think
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Black (with better pictures here)
Black and white
Black and red (with better pictures here)
Black and blue
Black and pink
That certainly is hard core, but it would occlude the Nexus 4 too effectively. -_-''
Nice case!
Unfortunately they do not sent to Germany
pro.aggro said:
Nice case!
Unfortunately they do not sent to Germany
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One of the sellers is German.
I ordered a black + blue one a few days ago so I should recieve it in a few days. I also spotted a white + pink one too. I was impressed by the cheap Exact armor case I got from amazon, so I have high expectations on this one.
what do u do for a living, remove land mines?
I too have the 4 dollar exact Armor case from amazon and it's very well built I dropped my phone this morning on the way to the bathroom (about a e feet fall into my foot) and it survived pretty well! I wonder if this could be the case that I would be using to go to the gym with though. I would have to find a way to attach it to my bicycle. Nothing duct tape can't resolve!
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Sparta507 said:
I would have to find a way to attach it to my bicycle.
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Get a RAM XGrip mount for your bike and it will fit any phone in any case (except maybe a Note 2).
Another heavy-duty case here.
I'm going to order one of these to the UK
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD-...160303?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51a6491caf
Crap! I already have four cases. Don't need another one!
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