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Laser Back Hard Case (MUST SEE)

This case looks pretty decent. They have 6 different colors too
scroll down on the site to see the other colors
http://chinagrabber.com/htc-desire-z-case---laser-back-hard-cover-protector---z-case.aspx

That actually looks real nice
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That actually looks real nice
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Yeah, I wish there were more cases out there for the G2.

this case looks freakin awesome

It is cheap plastic and looks bad in nature. I got two of them. Ebay sells them as metallic back plates. Pure crap.

doesnt look half bad but i wouldnt buy from a place called "chinagrabber"

It does look nice, I just wanted to mention I used to work at a place that sold cell phone accessories (cheap ones like what's on ebay, etc) and we had these for the iPhone 4. For that at least they were not so nice plastic things that didn't feel great and broke easily taking the phone in and out. These may be different though!

I have the black one on my phone and my girl has the pink one. Got them both off ebay. Its not really metal on the back, but it has protected my phone MORE than a few times and is still looking good. I think its worth the price. Looks good and its not too bulky either.

Look and Feel

What are your impressions of the look and feel of the device so far. I am coming from a Vibrant and in my opinion the device felt cheap because it was so light and plasticy.
The G2x feels well built and feels good in my hand. I also like how the power button is on the top rather than the side like it was on the Vibrant. The device is the same exact colors as my Touch Pro 2 was. T-Mobile sure does love this color design which I like as well. It looks very professional.

I'm coming from a galaxy s series phone as well. This phone has me thinking that the bigger screen on the Sensation might be a good size.
But yeah, this one is cool. Feels like its built much better than the galaxy s series.
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coming from a MT4G and that felt like a solid phone but this feels much better with the large screen and the way its beveled on the sides...

Coming from a NS this phone looks a lot more professional. The NS is still my favorite design hands down, bit this device looks and feels more solid. Love the metal bezel and the curved glass edges. Can't wait to get my pouch from amazon so I could take off this stock screen protector. The placement of the power button takes some getting used to, but it's the most solid device I've ever owned.
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After being a lurker for so long, I finally decided to post hahaha. Anyways, came from Eris to the G2X, and the build quality on the G2X is superb. I particularly like the power and volume buttons; no wiggle, they click very nicely, and seem to be very durable. The phone itself has a perfect weight to it, managing to feel solid while at the same time not bulky. All in all, excellent design from LG.

I went from the Nexus One to the HD7 and that thing was the cheapest feeling plastic phone I ever had...
Now it feels like I have a real solid phone again!
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I'm coming from the MyTouch 3G Slide which felt terribly plastic and flimsy. If you dropped it the battery door would always pop off and the corners would get gouged. The G2x is a solid feeling phone it feels really good in hand. I am loving the design of this phone it looks professional and its just overall a solid built device.

I am coming from a Vibrant and it felt very plasticy and cheap. Sure it was light but thats cause the whole phone was plastic. Personally I like a little weight to my phones. I had the HD2 prior to the Vibrant and I liked the weight but I thought the screen size was a little too big. So overall I love the feel of the G2X, new fav!

i truly enjoy the look and feel of the back of the phone. This is my 1st phone using the "naked" no case look and the stock back has a rubber like feel to it. I dont see me dropping it accidently unless im just..........actually no i dont think ill be dropping it at all

uploder said:
i truly enjoy the look and feel of the back of the phone. This is my 1st phone using the "naked" no case look and the stock back has a rubber like feel to it. I dont see me dropping it accidently unless im just..........actually no i dont think ill be dropping it at all
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Yeah, the back of the phone is nice. That camera hump was a turn-off initially, but now that I'm using the phone I'm glad it's there. It's not as obtrusive as one would think and it helps re-adjust the phone when in your hand.
I also figured when putting a case on this phone, the cut-out for the camera may "level things out" a bit? I kinda like using it without a case though.

Should I trade my Galaxy Nexus for a One S?

I got a guy tomorrow whose willing to do a straight swap, his great condition One S for my great condition Galaxy Nexus.
Since purchasing the Nexus a week ago, I've been annoyed severely by the yellow tint of the screen, 720p or not. I saw a demo model of the One S at a local retailer and the white's were much better then that of the G-Nex.
So what do you guys think, even trade, should I pull the trigger?
(Apologies for posting this both here and in general, Mods, please delete this thread as it is a duplicate)
Thanks.

do it !! if you dont like the nexus and you do like the one s, its a no brainer lol
and if its a straight swop with no money involved, you got nothing to lose really

Exactly, I would do it as well! There's no reason not to do it. But check the phone in detail and pay attention to
- coating (if it's the black one)
- display color from different pov, there are displays out there providing a whole rainbow
- sim cover (sometime there not fixed well)
Overall the One S is the superior phone.

I would..I love this phone. Gotta sari probably the best phone I have ever owned
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i went back to my galaxy nexus, mainly due to the lack of AOSP options on the one-s right now. once there are some more ROMS available i will probably start using the One more often.

I made the trade, and I'm so happy I did, the One S is gorgeous! Man the device is so thin, such a pleasure to hold in the hand, and feels solid. As odd as it sounds, it made the Nexus feel thick and heavy! I'm also very happy with Sense over ICS, it's really a treat to use and finally, yes, finally, I've bought a phone that I can actually keep for the next year! I've gone through so many devices in the past 6 months it's made my head spin. This is the "One", as fitting as that sounds. Now, time to Zagg up the entire phone!

krazygreen said:
I made the trade, and I'm so happy I did, the One S is gorgeous! Man the device is so thin, such a pleasure to hold in the hand, and feels solid. As odd as it sounds, it made the Nexus feel thick and heavy! I'm also very happy with Sense over ICS, it's really a treat to use and finally, yes, finally, I've bought a phone that I can actually keep for the next year! I've gone through so many devices in the past 6 months it's made my head spin. This is the "One", as fitting as that sounds. Now, time to Zagg up the entire phone!
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Glad you made the right choice just about zagg... I am not sure invisible shield is a good choice on this phone. What colour is yours BTW? I have seen a picture in the accessory threads that it looks awful with zagg. Just a simple tpu is the best I believe.
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h.han said:
Glad you made the right choice just about zagg... I am not sure invisible shield is a good choice on this phone. What colour is yours BTW? I have seen a picture in the accessory threads that it looks awful with zagg. Just a simple tpu is the best I believe.
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Thank you, I'm glad too. I never was quite able to warm up to the Nexus. Going from the Amaze, to the SGS2, to the Nexus, to the One S has been anything but fun, but ultimately, I've made the right decision in terms of the S having everything I desire and then some.
It's the grey version with the blue camera lining. Not sure what color this is. But it's really amazing feeling quality, I mean, I've never held a phone that felt this good in my life. It's also in mint condition, which is why I wanted to Zagg it up to ensure it stays that way. So you're suggesting not to use Zagg. Do you know of any other full body protectors that would be compatible? It's definitely something I want to do as soon as possible.
Thanks again for your help.

krazygreen said:
Thank you, I'm glad too. I never was quite able to warm up to the Nexus. Going from the Amaze, to the SGS2, to the Nexus, to the One S has been anything but fun, but ultimately, I've made the right decision in terms of the S having everything I desire and then some.
It's the grey version with the blue camera lining. Not sure what color this is. But it's really amazing feeling quality, I mean, I've never held a phone that felt this good in my life. It's also in mint condition, which is why I wanted to Zagg it up to ensure it stays that way. So you're suggesting not to use Zagg. Do you know of any other full body protectors that would be compatible? It's definitely something I want to do as soon as possible.
Thanks again for your help.
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Welcome to the HOS club.
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suhailtheboss said:
i went back to my galaxy nexus, mainly due to the lack of AOSP options on the one-s right now. once there are some more ROMS available i will probably start using the One more often.
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Totally agree with you. The phone is amazing, but the lack of AOSP is a killer. Hopefully things pick up next month.
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krazygreen said:
Thank you, I'm glad too. I never was quite able to warm up to the Nexus. Going from the Amaze, to the SGS2, to the Nexus, to the One S has been anything but fun, but ultimately, I've made the right decision in terms of the S having everything I desire and then some.
It's the grey version with the blue camera lining. Not sure what color this is. But it's really amazing feeling quality, I mean, I've never held a phone that felt this good in my life. It's also in mint condition, which is why I wanted to Zagg it up to ensure it stays that way. So you're suggesting not to use Zagg. Do you know of any other full body protectors that would be compatible? It's definitely something I want to do as soon as possible.
Thanks again for your help.
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I don't know other full body protector other than Zagg. Was wanting to get zagg for my grey one s as well cos had it on my wife's iPhone and it was not bad. But since there are two pieces on the back of one s it looks bad IMO with invisible shield being split into two.
I would suggest a case or the clear hard shell but the latter does not cover top and bottom so don't drop the phone.
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h.han said:
I don't know other full body protector other than Zagg. Was wanting to get zagg for my grey one s as well cos had it on my wife's iPhone and it was not bad. But since there are two pieces on the back of one s it looks bad IMO with invisible shield being split into two.
I would suggest a case or the clear hard shell but the latter does not cover top and bottom so don't drop the phone.
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I found a store (cart) in my local city Galleria called "Gadget Guard" that has a great full phone body protector. It doesn't covery the camera's, or speaker grills, and fits pretty good. The protector is also very durable and less "bumpy" over Zagg. It's smooth and feels natural. It also has a lifetime warranty which is great, so if it ever bubbles up or tears, they'll replace it for free.
The only problem is, I can't put a case over it because it might adjust and alter the protector. So that's a downfall, but otherwise, the entire phone is completely protected and it looks quite elegant imo.

Zagg has good and bad, I think. I had a screen protector on my sensation that I thought was better than zagg. Smooth and not so bumpy. And the plastic was like half as thin as a zagg shield. Personally, I have the skull candy case for my One S and am going sans screen protector. If i can think of the name of the screen protector that I prefer over Zagg, I'll let you know.
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I think this was the screen protector for my sensation:
Cellairis

adamhlj said:
Zagg has good and bad, I think. I had a screen protector on my sensation that I thought was better than zagg. Smooth and not so bumpy. And the plastic was like half as thin as a zagg shield. Personally, I have the skull candy case for my One S and am going sans screen protector. If i can think of the name of the screen protector that I prefer over Zagg, I'll let you know.
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I think this was the screen protector for my sensation:
Cellairis
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I actually went to my local Mall and got a Gadget Guard installed on the entire phone. The lady who was installing it did a really good job, no bubbles AT ALL, no dust particles, and it goes all around the phone without compromising the camera, speaker grills, and is as tight fitted as can be without the ridges that Zagg sometimes causes. Plus it's great on detracting fingerprints.
Overall happy with it. Overall happy all together that I traded my G-Nexus for this amazing device (no disrespect to the HTC Amaze ). I'm one of the people who enjoy Sense and 4.0 on top of ICS has been a significant upgrade over 3.0 over GB. I'm still on the fence with rooting/installing a rom, but I do so with every phone I've owned so I'm sure the One S won't be any different. I'm just enjoying the stock experience so much as is.
Thanks again for your help.

To be honest, I think I am going to go to the mall today to put the screen protector on it as well. I may have found the store in Minnesota where I live. But ironically, I have been debating on going to the galaxy nexus from the One S, lol. The draw for me is the slightly larger screen and where the headphone jack and micro usb port are located. I like that they are on the bottom.

adamhlj said:
To be honest, I think I am going to go to the mall today to put the screen protector on it as well. I may have found the store in Minnesota where I live. But ironically, I have been debating on going to the galaxy nexus from the One S, lol. The draw for me is the slightly larger screen and where the headphone jack and micro usb port are located. I like that they are on the bottom.
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The guy who traded his One S for my Galaxy Nexus was very happy. He had every intention to trade and figured it was an equal deal, I agreed.
It's all a matter of taste, if you like the bigger screen, higher res, stock ICS with quicker updates, Nexus it is.
If you prefer a somewhat smaller, but just as vibrant screen, better processor, better camera, better speaker, go with the One S.
Both have their advantages and both are great, I just think I had a somewhat defective Galaxy Nexus unit with a really awful blue/yellow tint issue with the screen. My eyes were never able to get used to it no matter how much I tried. And I've had a Galaxy S2, which was perfectly fine and vibrant to the core. But the Nexus' white's were just totally and completely off. It's like someone put a blueish yellowish filter screen on top of the phone prior to shipping.
I flashed Franco.Kernel to change the Gamma and RGB levels, but nothing, and I mean nothing helped. I tried every single possible combination, and it was always off.

Incipio At&t

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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ethantarheels123 said:
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

_MetalHead_ said:
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?

hanming said:
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.

_MetalHead_ said:
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.

waljie said:
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.

S4 Build Quality : Plastic > Aluminum

I've had all sorts of Android phones. I loved all the metal ones (Moto and HTC) and stuck with the Galaxy for the developer community, camera, and not getting rid of SD cards and removable batteries. Although my next upgrade batteries and internal memory should be good enough to let that go. I loved the One but 4 MP is 4 MP when your not indoors at night.
I won't let any comments on build quality bother me again. Forget shattering in my pocket, I have dropped my GS4 numerous times with zero effect. I use a $10 case. And now, I ran it over with my car. On concrete. The kind with tar and rocks all in it. Diagonally, straight over the entire phone with tire tracks on it.
Zero damage to screen, all sensors work normally, not even a scratch on the case or screen or edges. And it even popped out of the case while being run over. I guess it's true there is a reason they use plastic for heavy duty stuff in commercial tools and equipment, and aluminum is soda can material.
See attached pics.

Ya and function is more important than appearance anyways
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Haha I love it. I dropped mine the day after I got it and almost broke down on the floor until I realized that nothing actually happened to it.
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Plastic is fine with me, every phone, plastic or metal will break if the screen lands just right. Despite all the claims to the contrary, I find the S4 to be great. The video below should debunk most nay sayers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3mhAVC6cBA

I completely agree that plastic > metal for phone cases. A metal case on a phone is a serious MINUS to me.
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Wow. I'm even happier now that I chose this over the One.

i kept reading reviews about the s4 about lower end build quality this, plastic lower build quality that, etc. etc.... but have been impressed by how the phone feels. feels solid. i am constantly amazed how that little thin plastic back clicks in so well and feels so solid. main reason i chose the s4 over the htc one is accessible sd card slot and battery. that's it. i'll take this kind of plastic build over unibody metal every time if it means i get to put in myown sd card and be able to switch batteries.

I got the One at launch and just got an S4 a week ago, was trying to decide which to keep... Picked up my One last night after using S4 all week and it suddenly felt heavy and clunky. I'm keeping the S4.

Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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aimfire72 said:
I got the One at launch and just got an S4 a week ago, was trying to decide which to keep... Picked up my One last night after using S4 all week and it suddenly felt heavy and clunky. I'm keeping the S4.
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I'm in the same boat, been using the One for a month or so and picked up a GS4 during the half off sale. While my decision will come down more to software than hardware (need to find the right ROM for GS4, still working through this Loki stuff >.<), I definitely prefer the in-hand feel of the One. At a mm or so less wide and having a curved back, it just feels like it fits better to me. I have found that the weight is basically a nonissue, though I know some people get really worked up one way or the other.
As for plastic vs. metal, obviously people who say "plastic is flimsy" are way off, as it is very sturdy, but the One definitely looks nicer after a day of use than the GS4--the glossy finish on the GS4 just soaks up fingerprints like there's no tomorrow. I guess most people use cases, but I've always been a naked-in-pocket kind of guy so that's my biggest beef with the GS4's shell. I wish Samsung would just use a nice matte polycarbonate like some of the Lumias or the One X.
Oh well, it's still a fun debate.

maldinimi said:
Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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I would not. Every metal devices I've owned have at least one scratch. I will not set my metal tablet down on a table because it would scratch. Plastic doesn't scratch or chip.
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maldinimi said:
Fan boy thread. You must be out of your mind if you really believe what You wrote in the title. Who would not want an aluminum s4!
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I'd get a plastic One over a metal S4 lol selling phones its easy to see how much more fragile unibody and metal framed phones are than multi pieced plastic ones. I hope Samsung never moves to unibody or metal
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how did nobody take the time to ask OP HOW THA HECK DID YOU RUN YOUR S4 WITH YOUR CAR????

To the guy who called this a fanboy post: I've owned every major brand of android phone of all materials and my wife bought an HTC 8x at my suggestion. I clearly stated I got the s4 assuming build quality to be something I had to deal with. I felt the need to post because I ran it over with a 3500 lb car. That's not fanboy. That's credit.
And yeah I ran it over leaving the lake packing my car lol I set it down on the ground and got my kid, dog, and stuff in. Stupid but true. I'm aware I got lucky but I've ruined phones doing far less. Including my aluminum OG Droid. My wife's 8x shattered on the first drop with a polycarb body. My opinion stands, stupidity and all.