I got a watertight case but now just realized that our phone does get heated up a fair amount esp with playing video and accessing internet. Now i am afraid of using my watertight case for fear of the phone overheating (which would also be real detrimental to the life of the lith battery). What's everyone take on this? thnx
Bump... so no one has not even a remote concern about the phone heating up inside a case at all with heavy usage?
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They get fairly warm yes but the case will absorb some of the heat like a heatsink. The phone doesnt have a fan or anything so its not like your cutting off a fans circulation. I use to use a trident case with a built in screen protector its not the same thing, but its similar. Never worried about the heat.
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So i finally encased my S4 in the watertight case today. This is the one I got:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16111403990...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_17039wt_1090
It is indeed a watertight case supposedly water resistent to 6 ft for 30 min. I can believe that as this was submerged for 3 hr under 1 ft of water with no leak by me. However as I figure the temperature reading has gone up during usage.
Using weather station, the temperature reading using the phone was around 85 F . In the case, the temperature reading was 92 F after about 4 min of video playing. I wonder what it would be after about 1 hr of GPS use outside? about 97 F.
I got to wonder how this will affect battery lifespan. I mean there's nothing else beside the batt that will be affected also is there? I;ve heard that AMOLED may be also susceptible possibly?
I guess if the case were made of metal instead of hard rubber, that might conduct heat away better? Anyone knows of a good watertight metal back case or even just a splash resistant one?
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So i finally encased my S4 in the watertight case today. This is the one I got:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16111403990...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_17039wt_1090
It is indeed a watertight case supposedly water resistent to 6 ft for 30 min. I can believe that as this was submerged for 3 hr under 1 ft of water with no leak by me. However as I figure the temperature reading has gone up during usage.
Using weather station, the temperature reading using the phone was around 85 F . In the case, the temperature reading was 92 F after about 4 min of video playing. I wonder what it would be after about 1 hr of GPS use outside? about 97 F.
I got to wonder how this will affect battery lifespan. I mean there's nothing else beside the batt that will be affected also is there? I;ve heard that AMOLED may be also susceptible possibly?
I guess if the case were made of metal instead of hard rubber, that might conduct heat away better? Anyone knows of a good watertight metal back case or even just a splash resistant one?
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Wow that's crazy. Knockoff lifeproof for s4 based on the iPhones version. Would you post a few pics? I'm crazy curious.
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I have the OBEX case and have been using it since it's release. I have absolutely no problems with the phone heating any more than it did with any other case or even without a case.
Idk if its possible, but I noticed the warm to hot feeling on my phone. I'm still new to the phone and its been almost a week. I noticed it doesn't get jotbanymore after switching the stock battery to the 2800 ravpower battery. I'm thinking about getting the zerolemom 3000, cause I like the size just trying to extend the battery as much as I can. So yeah after switching batteries it doesn't get hot as quick anymore, matter of fact its been cool after using my phone for awhile. That's my .02
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Wow that's crazy. Knockoff lifeproof for s4 based on the iPhones version. Would you post a few pics? I'm crazy curious.
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I have the OBEX case and have been using it since it's release. I have absolutely no problems with the phone heating any more than it did with any other case or even without a case.
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Here're some pics. Yes it does look like a lifeproof knockoff. Not bad though for $14. It also come with a screw type headphone extension that goes into the headphone port after you unscrew the port cover as i shown. Opening the bottom flap allows for plugin of microusb cable, though the opening is not very big. The default samsung usb port is a complete perfect fit into the port opening with no room to spare. forget about mhl output. I could get a micro usb male female extension cable with a small head so i can use my OTG cable but this usb extension cable wont work for mhl....
Obex case looks good. should look good for a case costing $80. does the bottom port opening fairly big that you can plug in mhl out? i see it's like also plastic so i m not sure if it dissipates heat anymore than what i have....
Thank you! That is wild it looks so much like my hubby's official black lifeproof case for the 4s.
How's the screen and button sensitivity for you? Might have to try one. We had an unexpected bill come up and had to table the official $80 lifeproof this month.
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Wittyusernametaken said:
Thank you! That is wild it looks so much like my hubby's official black lifeproof case for the 4s.
How's the screen and button sensitivity for you? Might have to try one. We had an unexpected bill come up and had to table the official $80 lifeproof this month.
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The screen plastic transparent cover sits a few mm above and not directly touching the phone screen so the multitouch is a little less smooth as you have to apply a little more pressure. Also need a little more pressure on side buttons (which could have positive effect of less accidental turning on)... also the case does not seem to have much silicon or shock absorbing rubber around so it prob transmit more force to yr s4. But it is watertight... which as I said does raise the temperature of the device a little...
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The screen plastic transparent cover sits a few mm above and not directly touching the phone screen so the multitouch is a little less smooth as you have to apply a little more pressure. Also need a little more pressure on side buttons (which could have positive effect of less accidental turning on)... also the case does not seem to have much silicon or shock absorbing rubber around so it prob transmit more force to yr s4. But it is watertight... which as I said does raise the temperature of the device a little...
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I think the official lifeproof case for iPhones is plastic as well if I judge the dents and marks in my iphone5 case correctly. It's definitely not like the Otterbox Defender where you have silicone absorbing the case, but whatever design lifeproof came up with takes drops like a champ so I would expect the knockoff to be similar if it's watertight like you said.
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I bought one of those life proof knock-offs for my s3 and it was a beast. I dived 10 feet with it while I was in Greece. No problems at all. I definitely recommend it.
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I just ordered one this morning to try out.. Here's hoping
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I bought one of those life proof knock-offs for my s3 and it was a beast. I dived 10 feet with it while I was in Greece. No problems at all. I definitely recommend it.
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The knockoff seller would prob given you a free case for your testimony. . I am def not afraid to have my phone near the pool now. All my smartphones before this (Mogul, TP, TP2) are sliders so there's really not waterproof cases.
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I just ordered one this morning to try out.. Here's hoping
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So you ordered the same cheap knockoff from ebay for $14? I still think $14 maybe a little too much for a knockoff esp because it doesn't seem to have too much softer rubber or silicone around. But at least it's water resistant. I had a quick look at my friends real iphone lifeproof and i can tell the difference but hopefully you can give us a more detail comparison once you got it. Hope you didn't buy this from some asian sellers as it could be a while before it arrives in U.S. I couldve maybe got it a few bucks cheaper from asian sellers but i fig it's worth it to pay extra 3 or 4$ to get it in a few days vs at least a few wks going with a US seller.
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The knockoff seller would prob given you a free case for your testimony. . I am def not afraid to have my phone near the pool now. All my smartphones before this (Mogul, TP, TP2) are sliders so there's really not waterproof cases.
So you ordered the same cheap knockoff from ebay for $14? I still think $14 maybe a little too much for a knockoff esp because it doesn't seem to have too much softer rubber or silicone around. But at least it's water resistant. I had a quick look at my friends real iphone lifeproof and i can tell the difference but hopefully you can give us a more detail comparison once you got it. Hope you didn't buy this from some asian sellers as it could be a while before it arrives in U.S. I couldve maybe got it a few bucks cheaper from asian sellers but i fig it's worth it to pay extra 3 or 4$ to get it in a few days vs at least a few wks going with a US seller.
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I ordered a pink one from a seller in California for $14. I'm in Oregon so should have it by Friday. I'm pretty curious as to how it compares to my iPhone 5 lifeproof side by side.. I'll have to pull my old phone down to do a comparison
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I just posted a msg in the lifeproof thread requesting user experience with the size of bottom port opening. Its kinda irritating now that my usb otg cable connector won't fit through the opening on the knockoff. Same goes for many other microusb cable i have. forget the MHL adaptor....
There are only two cables i have with smaill enough connectors: 1. the default sammy usb cable came with the phone. It's a complete snug fit around the connector... 2. an old motorola micro to mini Usb adaptor which has an even slighly smaller microusb connector compared to the default sammy cable...
Arrhhh... kinda sucks. I might have to save up for the genuine lifeproof case if the port open on it can accommodate a lot more cables..... If i do get it prob get the fre ver. I don't trust the nuud ver with exposed screen as much..
Got it today and its not as bad as I was expecting. Missing the rubbery front part the real fre has, the power button is harder to press (though volume up and down are fine) and screen is like my ipad Otterbox defender. Hoping the screen grows more flush but it will still be a good case till I can get the official one.
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Wittyusernametaken said:
Got it today and its not as bad as I was expecting. Missing the rubbery front part the real fre has, the power button is harder to press (though volume up and down are fine) and screen is like my ipad Otterbox defender. Hoping the screen grows more flush but it will still be a good case till I can get the official one.
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Could do worse w $14. Only other major problem I hv is that the bottom port opening is a little small. Snug fit for the default Samsung cable but too small for many larger microusb connectors or OTG usb cable or MHL connector... I think real lifeproof opening is only just little bigger
How's big is the opening for the bottom port? Are you able to use speaker phone with this case?
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has anyone used this for the g2x? any different from the generic tpu/silicone cases?
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has anyone used this for the g2x? any different from the generic tpu/silicone cases?
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Do you have a link? I cant find it
http://www.rearthusa.com/LG-G2x_p_255.html
there are a few on amazon as well, not from them directly, same price though
Why do some of the cases have the corner cut out?
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Why do some of the cases have the corner cut out?
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Good question, I wonder that all the time.
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Sistum Id said:
Why do some of the cases have the corner cut out?
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I heard a while back there was a radio or something that if blocked... lowered your signal. However im not completely sure
Sistum Id said:
Why do some of the cases have the corner cut out?
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Because the product was meant for the Korean o2x, which has a TV antenna at that corner
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Just got mines in the mail, The case is silicone , not hard or semi hard plastic, So will see how the wear and tear is, from my experience they tend to stretch out with heat and this phone is always hot when in heavy use.
It has some kind of coating that makes it non slippery in your hands but still able to put it in and take it out of your pocket with ease. The cuts on the bottom are off a bit. but it still feels snug to the phone, doesnt add any real thickness to it,
The extra head phones plugs are coo, They sent 3 of them, but on their website it shows a audiojack plug and usb plug, but i only received headphone plugs. I payed like 19$ for case plus extras (plugs), build quality is good, as long it doesnt stretch out over time i say its worth it... will take pic later if you want to see
pics of Rearth case
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Thanks for review. I have a seidio case which is awesome, except it bulks the phone up a bit. I'd be interested in a thinner case. Is this one a dust magnet at all? Easy to get on and off if need to open up back?
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Thanks for review. I have a seidio case which is awesome, except it bulks the phone up a bit. I'd be interested in a thinner case. Is this one a dust magnet at all? Easy to get on and off if need to open up back?
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No it's not a dust magnet, and its very easy to put on/off.
So far im very satisfied with this case..
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Just got mines in the mail, The case is silicone , not hard or semi hard plastic, So will see how the wear and tear is, from my experience they tend to stretch out with heat and this phone is always hot when in heavy use.
It has some kind of coating that makes it non slippery in your hands but still able to put it in and take it out of your pocket with ease. The cuts on the bottom are off a bit. but it still feels snug to the phone, doesnt add any real thickness to it,
The extra head phones plugs are coo, They sent 3 of them, but on their website it shows a audiojack plug and usb plug, but i only received headphone plugs. I payed like 19$ for case plus extras (plugs), build quality is good, as long it doesnt stretch out over time i say its worth it... will take pic later if you want to see
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dont like silicone so ill pass, i need "hard or semi hard plastic", thanks for the help though SurgeCentral.
Are they worth the almost $20?
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Are they worth the almost $20?
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So far i would say yes, compared to the ones they sell at the tmo store.. the Rearth are much better, but compared to a hard or semi hard case I wouldnt know..
WHat color do you have?
I have the black case with the black audio plugs, check out my pics. A few pages back
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Does it collect lint when you put it into your pocket? That's one of the major problems I have with silicone cases
They also sell it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Mobile-LG-G2x...Accessories&hash=item415a667925#ht_9828wt_982
If anyone has coupons etc to spend on ebay
Are their any Skyrocket Dock chargers out their? I have searched high and low and can not find any...
I found a universal one online the other day that would be perfect.
Here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinjimoru-Sync-and-Charge-Dock-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-S-ll-Color-Black-/220855903037#ht_500wt_1180
I bought the spare battery system from Amazon.
Part: ET-CGPK004GSTA
Came with a NFC-capable Samsung battery and stand, I put my phone in portrait with it plugged in and can use the AirDroid application to send messages.
looking too
Since they put the usb port on the bottom, I am guessing they want to expand to have speakers, alarm clocks and everything else you can dock these phones in. I am guessing that companies that make this stuff will take a while to get these products out. I'm tired of seeing every type of docking station for iPods.
Hopefully there are making this location standard on all the new phones so it could be more universal to fit most android phones.
If anyone finds anything I hope they will post to this thread!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-S2-L...ain_0&var=&hash=item84b9983654#ht_11479wt_867
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-S2-L...ain_0&var=&hash=item84b9983654#ht_11479wt_867
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This looks VERY interesting. I have a flexible skin on my SR, and I don't want to take it off to charge it.....for $5 and shipping this could be a good solution for someone with a thin protective cover.
Yeah, thanks for posting that nexendz. I started a similar thread here with some other options but have yet to find something right. Right now I'm using a business card holder with some foam stick on pads as a stand with the stock charger, although that costs about the same as that Zenis dock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406054
Got mine from att 30 bucks its the same one that the infuse uses
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Got mine from att 30 bucks its the same one that the infuse uses
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I, too, am using my old Infuse dock. It's a little big, but it charges fine and might be big enough to hold a SR with a thin case.
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I, too, am using my old Infuse dock. It's a little big, but it charges fine and might be big enough to hold a SR with a thin case.
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The diztronic TPU case works with it but is tight. The USB plug doesn't line up with it while the case is on, but it does fit into the dock with this case. I use this dock as well in my vehicle and I just take the case off when I do.
Just so that I'm certain, when you say "the old Infuse dock"
Samsung AT&T INFUSE 4G SGH-i997 Desktop Dock [ECR-D1B7BEGSTA]
I'm trying to *not* purchase the wrong one. Thanks!
Just go to att they have the docks
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I use the Seido dock from seidoonline.com
" Innodock Jr. Desktop Cradle"
It seems to be universal and I worry a little about the connection on the bottom of the phone but it charges the phone and stands it up with any of the three cases I have used so far on my phone.
I started a threat here to see if anyone has tried using the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 dock for the Skyrocket. According to T-Mobile and AT&T, the phones dimensions are identically the same.
will that work with the SR?
That's what I am trying to find out
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ebay com Galaxy-S2-LTE-dock-Zenis-Standing-Dock-i9100-i727-SkyRocket-HD-Samsung-Cradle
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Ordered this one from a different seller; same price, arrived very fast. Works with naked handset but not with the included plastic insert nor with a diztronic TPU case. For $5 I don't mind roughing it up so will try to dremel out the sides and see if I can get a better fit to avoid removing the case every time.
EDIT: Don't mind url butchering, gg 10posts.
Let me know how the butchering goes....got ours in a few days ago and may do the same
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Ordered this one from a different seller; same price, arrived very fast. Works with naked handset but not with the included plastic insert nor with a diztronic TPU case. For $5 I don't mind roughing it up so will try to dremel out the sides and see if I can get a better fit to avoid removing the case every time.
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Let me know how the butchering goes....got ours in a few days ago and may do the same
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Removed 3mm overall from the sides to fit case. Now fits the sides but didn't account for the back so it's a bit tight but I don't mind as it keeps it well seated. It is hollow behind the plastic so you will see the void behind it but since the phone will be in the stand it shouldn't matter, at least it's not white plastic painted black which would look worse.
Thanks!
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Removed 3mm overall from the sides to fit case. Now fits the sides but didn't account for the back so it's a bit tight but I don't mind as it keeps it well seated. It is hollow behind the plastic so you will see the void behind it but since the phone will be in the stand it shouldn't matter, at least it's not white plastic painted black which would look worse.
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So I wanted to protect the back glass with a screen protector since I would generally be laying the phone down on it's back. I got one of those "apply when wet" guards and it went on ok. The only problem is, the material is so soft, it basically makes a seal on a flat table which cuts off the speaker completely. I only noticed when I was missing text messages, that the sound was significantly reduced from laying it down.
So I got these rubber feet So far, so good. I was afraid they would come right off, but they are on there pretty good. If they do come off, I still have 92 left! I might remove my back screen protector, if these work out. They aren't too hard to get used to when holding, but they certainly don't look the greatest. I attached some pics.
Nice
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Really terrible...
OP's idea is amazing! Agreed that the circular ones look ugly, but say something like two thin strips along the length of the phone, or two horizontal ones along the top and bottom curves?
How does one go about getting custom shapes like that?
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OP's idea is amazing! Agreed that the circular ones look ugly, but say something like two thin strips along the length of the phone, or two horizontal ones along the top and bottom curves?
How does one go about getting custom shapes like that?
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Little Android robot shapes!!!
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little android hands and feet...
agree, dont really like the idea of those rubber nubs, but I would think something a little less aggressive or strips running down the sides or tops. I like the idea, just not as pronounced.
I thought of this some time ago and actually sourced some 3M manufactured ones in transparent polyurethane with an acrylic adhesive. They make them as small as 6.4mm X 1.9mm. I have not found anywhere that sells them in anything less than bulk so I didn't order any. I am waiting to try a few more cases before I decide whether to do this, but am pretty happy with the diztronic TPU for now. My Poetic hardback is supposed to be here tomorrow. I am guessing that if the Poetic works well, and the phone will fit in it with the 3M pads on, I may go for it.
i bet you could find something at michaels.
It's not something I'd do, because how the device looks is a major selling point for me and this doesn't look great.
Not saying it's bad though, it's actually a very clever idea. I do worry about the back getting scratched and the muffled speaker is annoying, so nice job man :thumbup:
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I have some extra feet from an old laptop that were supposed to go in the four corners of the screen so the screen wouldn't press against your keyboard. They're maybe 0.5cm wide. Definitely been thinking about doing this myself.
However, I got the bumper instead. Which is now making me think I might plastidip the backside of it so it becomes uber grippy.
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Lol, yeah they aren't pretty. It's a work in progress until I can find some that are smaller.
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I thought of this some time ago and actually sourced some 3M manufactured ones in transparent polyurethane with an acrylic adhesive. They make them as small as 6.4mm X 1.9mm. I have not found anywhere that sells them in anything less than bulk so I didn't order any. I am waiting to try a few more cases before I decide whether to do this, but am pretty happy with the diztronic TPU for now. My Poetic hardback is supposed to be here tomorrow. I am guessing that if the Poetic works well, and the phone will fit in it with the 3M pads on, I may go for it.
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Do you have a link to a bulk order?
Edit: I found these. Cheapest I can find is $234 for 3000 pieces. They are the same size as what I have, only clear. Would like to find something like a strip along the edge, to make it lower profile.
http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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Hmmm interesting
HTC Evo V 4G F/S $150 (x2 extended batts,x1 OEM batt,x1 black trident kraken case,Zune headphones,8gb micro ad card)
Xentar712 said:
Do you have a link to a bulk order?
Edit: I found these. Cheapest I can find is $234 for 3000 pieces. They are the same size as what I have, only clear. Would like to find something like a strip along the edge, to make it lower profile.
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Afraid not, but yeah that's them, and they were about 7 cents a piece by the case.
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http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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LOL 5 bucks for 28 cents worth of product... that is some margin!
Honestly, if you were gong to do something like this, I would suggest a few things.
Go to a cabinetry or hardware store, to look for the bumpers. You would be surprised at what they have.
A better solution, which I was thinking of is dynamat, the non aluminum version.
Take a sheet of plain paper, use a pencil to make an exact tracing of the back of the phone. Use the rubbing method to make sure you know the exact edges.
Overlay onto the dynamat, and use an exact knife to cut out your new back, and add sound channels. But it seems like a lot of work though.
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I'm thinking a drop of hot glue would do
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that's a really really bad idea.. considering that glass could crack at the instant the heat from hot glue touches the glass surface
I never said put it on the glass. Think outside the box
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http://www.idroplets.com/
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
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I bought these yesterday and shared the link with some friends now he's out of business. Lol he better send mine I know he refunded some people there money and said they are out of stock. I never received an refund so maybe I'm good
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Just out of curiosity before I get one, does anybody know if the wireless charging orb will work when I have the Seidio Active Case on my N4? Or does it have to be naked?
Thanks
I'd be worried about the way the conduction heating would affect the metal kickstand - which, AFAIK, is the only N4 model available.
I'm currently using it right now with no problem. Charges all the way, don't need to put it a certain way, just drop and go.
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I'm currently using it right now with no problem. Charges all the way, don't need to put it a certain way, just drop and go.
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Does it get really hot?
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Wireless charging with or without the case makes the phone warm. I noticed no difference in temperature with or without my case. Case works fine with charger.
just to inform you guys, any slider case will scratch the phone. and it scratched my pretty baby. Not that bad, a scuff at the chrome frame. but I just feel very sad I didn't feel like that with my iphone 4 for some reason the metallic frame got scratched pretty bad but I didn't care lol.. our Nex 4 is a true beauty baby
Just bought this off eBay the other day....
Arrived this morning and I have to say I'm loving the feel of a metal back.
It's a replacement back so doesn't add any more to the size and is brushed aluminum. Signal strength hasn't been affected either so I'm happy.
Cost £8 and just a quick search on eBay haha.
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Just bought this off eBay the other day....
Arrived this morning and I have to say I'm loving the feel of a metal back.
It's a replacement back so doesn't add any more to the size and is brushed aluminum. Signal strength hasn't been affected either so I'm happy.
Cost £8 and just a quick search on eBay haha.
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How's the reception ? Does it affect it much?
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How's the reception ? Does it affect it much?
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How about IP67? Is it still protected with rubber rings inside the backplate? Is it real aluminum or fake? Can you send us a link to the ebay seller?
jongilluley said:
Just bought this off eBay the other day....
Arrived this morning and I have to say I'm loving the feel of a metal back.
It's a replacement back so doesn't add any more to the size and is brushed aluminum. Signal strength hasn't been affected either so I'm happy.
Cost £8 and just a quick search on eBay haha.
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Mine is in the mail today too! Can't wait to check it out. Same color.
hemlockwalter said:
How's the reception ? Does it affect it much?
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Supposedly reception is affected a bit. I'll gladly let you know later today if OP doesn't beat me to it.
Renzo4000 said:
How about IP67? Is it still protected with rubber rings inside the backplate? Is it real aluminum or fake? Can you send us a link to the ebay seller?
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It is not IP67 with no rubber. It's real aluminum according to the people in another thread who got this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151273219078
Does your backplate vibrate at high volumes?
Yeh I can confirm after being out with it today that I have dropped maybe one bar for reception overall...
It's real metal and feels nice thanks to the brushed effect...
And no it doesn't have the rubber seal so no ip67 protection. This doesn't bother me though as I don't get my phones wet even if they say they are water proof to any degree.
I'm really happy with this and think I'll stick with it... I've now ordered the green and blue one.
If u search eBay for s5 metal housing u will find loads in the us, uk and China...
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neugenusis said:
Does your backplate vibrate at high volumes?
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Nope no vibrations at any level of volume.
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Having a metal back must have some effect on reception. It MAY be too small to make it go from x bars to y bars and it will possibly have more or less effect depending on which direction the transmitters are in, but lets be realistic here, radio waves will travel much easier through rubber and plastic than they will through any kind of metal.
So the difference in some situations may be very small, and in others may be significant. Personally I would rather have the strange rubbery back that comes with the S5, knowing 1: I am guaranteed the best possible reception at all times, and 2: because of what it is made of, I cannot easily dent, scratch, or damage the back and 3: It's construction will allow for better grip than a hard metal back so I am less likely to drop it.
Samsung themselves have said the reason for lack of metal back is due to the effect it has on reception. And this is what worries me, if they get pushed by idiots and the media into putting metal cases all over it for no good reason, we lose points 1-3 AND inevitably have to pay more for the privalege. No problem if people want to buy a 3rd party or even Samsung original metal back but I hope to god they don't start shipping them as standard.
All I can say is the back I bought is no less grippy than the original backplate... and the signal loss is slight. Your usage may vary but for me it's fine.
I also think u could scratch the plastic cases or damage them as easy as a metal one... plastic isn't invicible to damage.
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jongilluley said:
All I can say is the back I bought is no less grippy than the original backplate... and the signal loss is slight. Your usage may vary but for me it's fine.
I also think u could scratch the plastic cases or damage them as easy as a metal one... plastic isn't invicible to damage.
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I concur. Using it right now. Feels pretty good.
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Definitely looks thicker than the original back. I might jump on the wood back though
Based on my experience with a metal back plate on my S3, I didn't find any issues for reception (but there probably might have some effect).
It's usually slightly thicker but feels good.
One reason why I didn't go for metal is because I intend to go for a wireless charging solution and a metal back would interfere. I ordered a plastic blue one instead
jongilluley said:
Nope no vibrations at any level of volume.
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I just recieved mines in the mail. It definately does vibrate at high volumes. As other's have said, it has extra thickness. I have 5+ difference cases and none will properly fit with this backplate on. Kinda dissappointed.
At closer inspection, the backplate is pretty much a plastic back cover with a thin aluminum layer glued to it.
neugenusis said:
At closer inspection, the backplate is pretty much a plastic back cover with a thin aluminum layer glued to it.
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Quoted directly from the auction page that was linked a few posts up
"replacement hard plastic with metal on the surface" There shouldnt be any surprises here with the materials.
jay-red said:
Quoted directly from the auction page that was linked a few posts up
"replacement hard plastic with metal on the surface" There shouldnt be any surprises here with the materials.
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My bad. I should have said that I bought it from here.