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How long after a handset has been released does it normally take Otterbox to start releasing cases?
I had the defender for my DHD and would like to get the same for my sensation.
Thanks.
they told me before that there has to be a demand for them to make cases for specific phones.
Unless your phone keeps the Dr. away, in the wind you will sway.
Yeah I got an email today saying that they are not producing them at the moment.
Ah well looks like I will get a casemate instead
What a mistake on Otterbox's part. Im personally expecting to sell more cases for this then the Evo 3D. Usually Otter releases about 2 months after launch for non Apple products.
So what is the best alternative?
I.E. What is the absolute best in maximum protection?
Looking for a case that even prevents dust from entering as well !
Trident Cases
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Trident Cases
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Nice cases. Though not available for the Sensation either
I wrote to Trident and they said they will be producing a case for the Sensation and they will be available next month. They didn't say which type of case it would be.
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I wrote to Trident and they said they will be producing a case for the Sensation and they will be available next month. They didn't say which type of case it would be.
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Hopefully it will be like an Otterbox.
I'm looking for maximum protection so it preserves the resale value when I sell in a year or so.
If anyone finds a case like that, let us know!
I emailed OtterBox an this was the response.
"At this point we do not have any information if a case will be made at this time for that device, but it is something that has been requested a lot. I would say to keep an eye on our website, as it will have the most up to date information on any new releases that we may have."
I would say keep those emails going to otterbox and we should have a case in no time.
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I emailed OtterBox an this was the response.
"At this point we do not have any information if a case will be made at this time for that device, but it is something that has been requested a lot. I would say to keep an eye on our website, as it will have the most up to date information on any new releases that we may have."
I would say keep those emails going to otterbox and we should have a case in no time.
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Just emailed them too!
In case others want to show support, the email is [email protected]
Emailed them, here's the response..
"We do not have any information if a case will be made at this time for that device, but it is something that has been requested. I have put in a product suggestion on your behalf, and recommend keeping an eye on our website, as it will have the most up to date information on any new releases that we may have"
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I got the exact same response, then the guy said itd be really sick if they came out with one. they'd be dumb to not produce it but im gonna have to get a substitute in the meantime. the casemate looks like an inferior imposter. thoughts?
Me too!
I have also e-mailed them and gotten a response. It said pretty much what everyone else's has said, but it also mentioned that there was a high volume of interest coming in about a case for said device. So it seems this whole e-mailing them is working.
Here's what I got from Zach:
" We currently have no plans to make a case for this device, but I am happy to pass your request on to our development team. Customer Service finds out about new case releases the moment they are posted to the website. It is best to keep an eye on our website or Facebook page, as they will have the most up to date information on our products and new cases."
No plans? Uh Oh
Paul22000 said:
Hopefully it will be like an Otterbox.
I'm looking for maximum protection so it preserves the resale value when I sell in a year or so.
If anyone finds a case like that, let us know!
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Trident cases (any version that they make) will be perfect for protecting your phone. I had one on my Samsung Vibrant, and it was awesome. The said they will have a case out next month.
Put in my e-mail...
Sent an e-mail to Otterbox...expect the same response as everyone else is getting but hopefully if enough people e-mail they will get the hint and produce a case.
While I'd hate to hide the Sensation's beautiful build, it would be nice to see a rugged case out on the market. Hopefully Otterbox pushes something out soon.
@Otterbox confirmed today on twitter they are developing a case for the sensation! Hopefully they will do commuter and defender at least.
Tpu case working fine for now...
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I haven't used any of their cases since the Nexus 5, but just looked them up on Twitter and they said the cases are coming.
https://twitter.com/NovellGeek/status/648938677461082114
Go here to let them know you are interested and what you are interested in.
http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=303
I just contacted them and they said that they thought maybe the Dilex would be the first case BUT that decision has not yet been made. The employee further explained that the product team was still evaluating their options to decide what products would best make sense.
So it sounds to me that we're at least some weeks away before we can pre-order any Seidio cases.
I saw something on their twitter stream say they weren't going to make OBEX cases for either Nexus, but if they have improved their holster durability and the rubber holding onto the phones isn't so soft anymore I'd be happy to get one again. Great looking cases.
RED ZMAN said:
I saw something on their twitter stream say they weren't going to make OBEX cases for either Nexus, but if they have improved their holster durability and the rubber holding onto the phones isn't so soft anymore I'd be happy to get one again. Great looking cases.
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They use a TPU now instead of a silicon so its much better in my opinion.
Oh really??? Hmmm, if they've fixed the kickstand thing (always being off centered so your phone flips to landscape when laying flat) I will definitely look at them.
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I just contacted them and they said that they thought maybe the Dilex would be the first case BUT that decision has not yet been made. The employee further explained that the product team was still evaluating their options to decide what products would best make sense.
So it sounds to me that we're at least some weeks away before we can pre-order any Seidio cases.
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noooo! surface all the way. my only real concern is how they'll shape the cutout for the fingerprint sensor. hopefully its a bit more ergonomic than what ive seen so far
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noooo! surface all the way. my only real concern is how they'll shape the cutout for the fingerprint sensor. hopefully its a bit more ergonomic than what ive seen so far
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Yeah, I have the Mako case and have concerns about that. We'll see once we get the phone...
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I asked Seidio on 10/3 if they would be making a Surface case for the 6P, as that is by far the best case I've ever had. Hopefully a case of a clueless customer service rep, but here is their reply from an e-mail on 10/5:
Hello,
Thank You for contacting Seidioonline.
Unfortunately, we do not have any plans for a Nexus 6P.
This doesn't mean that we will not eventually release it for this phone we just haven't got plans to at this time.
We're always in the process of developing and releasing new accessories so I do recommend periodically checking our online store for product updates.
You can sign up to be notified about new releases for this device here: http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=303
Seidio Customer Service
EDIT: After posting this, I went to their website, and saw that I can now sign up for updates on Nexus 6P products. That wasn't one of the listed choices when I e-mailed them on 10/3. Pretty sure they wouldn't make it a selection choice if they weren't going to make products for it.
Well its not a big loss because if they can't commit I won't miss their cases. I'm rather disappointed by the lack of good cases lately. Oe wish people would take the Nexus line seriously instead of making it an after thought
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Well its not a big loss because if they can't commit I won't miss their cases. I'm rather disappointed by the lack of good cases lately. Oe wish people would take the Nexus line seriously instead of making it an after thought
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I love the Otterbox Commuter line of cases. The Galaxy Nexus ruined it with Otterbox. The size differences between the GSM and CDMA versions caused huge headaches with customers who dont know and dont care about the difference. Many sales, too many returns and exchanges, and now Otterbox says "f you, Google". Well I say "f you Verizon" for constantly dictating how phones should be.
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I love the Otterbox Commuter line of cases. The Galaxy Nexus ruined it with Otterbox. The size differences between the GSM and CDMA versions caused huge headaches with customers who dont know and dont care about the difference. Many sales, too many returns and exchanges, and now Otterbox says "f you, Google". Well I say "f you Verizon" for constantly dictating how phones should be.
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Yeah that sums it up, case manufacturers will make anything for iphones or Samsung but hate everyone else.
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Yeah that sums it up, case manufacturers will make anything for iphones or Samsung but hate everyone else.
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They don't hate everyone else. They hate not making money. Big difference.
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They don't hate everyone else. They hate not making money. Big difference.
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Yes, but Nexus phones sell well enough to consider. They might not sell as well as a S6 but certainly they sell better than the M9 did
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Yes, but Nexus phones sell well enough to consider. They might not sell as well as a S6 but certainly they sell better than the M9 did
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Oh, for sure!
*Shudder* M9... Ewwww. Did you have to mention that? I'm trying to eat here...
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Oh, for sure!
*Shudder* M9... Ewwww. Did you have to mention that? I'm trying to eat here...
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I had to clean up my floor after mentioning it. It looks like a dorm room hallway on a Saturday morning with all of the vomit. The M9 still has more case variety than we will see with this phone which is the sad part.
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I had to clean up my floor after mentioning it. It looks like a dorm room hallway on a Saturday morning with all of the vomit. The M9 still has more case variety than we will see with this phone which is the sad part.
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Hahaha
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They might not sell as well as a S6 but certainly they sell better than the M9 did
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hahahah good call!
i love seidio products, but man i hate this company. iphone cases are out a month before the phones hit the shelves. flagship nexus devices? well what you need to do is continually email us, fill out a stupid request form as many times as you can, sit and wait for 2 months and THEN we'll release it for you. bull****
I have the naked version on the holster on my N6. I never use a case I am hoping they make the naked holster only.
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I have the naked version on the holster on my N6. I never use a case I am hoping they make the naked holster only.
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Exactly what I'm hoping for too. It looks like they don't make all the holsters for a lot of android devices. I hope the 6P is the exception.
That's good news they made it for the N6 at least.
Just to let everyone know, I contacted Tech21 and they said no cases for the 6P.
disappointing
Same here. They replied to my email a few days ago with "Thank you for contacting Tech21.
We are very pleased to learn of your interest in our Impactology products.
We do not have any current plans to release an Impactology range for this particular device. Please accept our apologies for any disappointment that has been caused to you.
We do recommend signing up to our Newsletter for information on products and new releases. The sign up form can be found on our homepage: www.tech21.com
Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions or require any further information.
Kind Regards,
Nichole
Tech21"
Too bad. I really liked their case for the Galaxy S5. Any suggestions for the best alternative for the 6P?
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Just to let everyone know, I contacted Tech21 and they said no cases for the 6P.
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Just been researching this and brought up a blank, really upset with this <-- My sad face
Spigen does a clear one but doesn't shout quality like tech 21 does.
Shame.
i really wish tech21 would make a case for our phone. I Loved their note 4 case
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i really wish tech21 would make a case for our phone. I Loved their note 4 case
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Check out Rhino mate. Next best, definitely a stronger case.
That's a shame. I haven't owned a phone that they actually made a case for since my HTC One S. It'd be nice if they would make a case for the "less common" flagship phones.
I love Tech21 cases. It's a shame they won't make one for the 6P.
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The Tech21 tactical case was my "goto" for the iPhone 6 Plus, Note4, and Note5. Loved the grip and feel. Very slim for the protection it added.
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That's a shame. I haven't owned a phone that they actually made a case for since my HTC One S. It'd be nice if they would make a case for the "less common" flagship phones.
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To be honest mate. This is a flagship Nexus device.. Provisioned by google themselves..I can't see how it could be any more high profile than this. Still, a shame and a shun too.
They haven't made any for any nexus in recent memory. Kinda sad if you ask me
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They made one for the Nexus 5.
https://www.tech21.com/en_us/impact-frame-case-for-google-nexus-5
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They made one for the Nexus 5.
https://www.tech21.com/en_us/impact-frame-case-for-google-nexus-5
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When was that released in relation to the device release? Might give some idea as to if or when they may release one.
It was released the same time T-Mobile came out the Nexus 5. Tech 21 is exclusive to T-Mobile.
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It was released the same time T-Mobile came out the Nexus 5. Tech 21 is exclusive to T-Mobile.
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Think it's fair to say that they've skipped it..I've ordered my Rhino Black Bumper case, should be here today. Looks quite flat to the device.
Not too cheap but I don't mind. So long as it works.
Hello All,
It seems to me that none of the big boys in the case market don't think there is a market to make cases for the Nexus line of phones (5x/6p).
I've sent emails to UAG and lunatik, a facebook message to Otterbox and got the responses that there is either no information or no interest in making the cases for these phones.
This is a call for you to bug those companies to show them there is demand for good quality cases for the Nexus line of phones.
Once the reviews come out there will be more demand but for now let's make some noise and email or flood the Facebook pages to let them know that we want the cases.
If we can show them there's people who will buy them maybe they will get their head out of their asses and put in the effort
Post who you have emailed and update with responses. With some luck and effort, we might be able to change their minds
There is a similar post in the 5x accessories forum. if we are to get anywhere we need to work together
Otterbox: https://www.facebook.com/otterbox
Diztronic: Cases coming over the next couple of weeks
UAG: [email protected]
Tech 21: https://www.tech21.com/en_us/contacts
Incipio: [email protected]
Spigen: Cases coming over the next couple of weeks
Cover up: [email protected]
Lunatik: [email protected] (these cases are beyond durable and sexy as hell)
Love Mei: http://www.lovemeicase.com/index.php...mation/contact (knock off of the company above)
If I'm missing any companies, Please let me know and I will add their contact info
Maybe post some links to their email addresses and FB pages?
Edit: links are up, sent one email to each, will send another round in a few days.
gonna create a list in the second post
if you know of any emails or fb pages, please post
Also maybe we should all focus on one manufacturer for say a week for instance. All if us, as a whole, Just bomb that one company for a week or so. Not literally bomb them.... Send emails i mean. Lol
Fired an e-mail / DM to each one of those linked in the second post.
One message to each from each person will work, as long as they see there's interest and the numbers to make it worth their while
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I always buy Spigen cases. Let's hope they make a case for Nexus 6p.
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I always buy Spigen cases. Let's hope they make a case for Nexus 6p.
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They are making 2 cases as of right now. You can check the Spigen OP I have for more details.
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They are making 2 cases as of right now. You can check the Spigen OP I have for more details.
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Awesome! Thanks for the good news and I will be getting it case day 1.
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Awesome! Thanks for the good news and I will be getting it case day 1.
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I made a poll in that OP and emailed them several times while linking them to the OP as well as asking them via their chat. I think that contributed to their decision but it was a community effort to request the cases now my only hope is that they make more of them.
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This is beyond stupid. The consumer should not have to contact these companies with manufactured pleas for their product.
If they choose not to appease the Nexus market then so be it, several more will rise to fill in the gaps.
Verus for example has already produced several gorgeous cases while it took Spigen weeks to not only come up with contradicting email replies, but a product as well.
Use your wallet, and don't be a tool to these companies.
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This is beyond stupid. The consumer should not have to contact these companies with manufactured pleas for their product.
If they choose not to appease the Nexus market then so be it, several more will rise to fill in the gaps.
Verus for example has already produced several gorgeous cases while it took Spigen weeks to not only come up with contradicting email replies, but a product as well.
Use your wallet, and don't be a tool to these companies.
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Well if you want something and they aren't making it what's wrong with asking? I agree that we shouldn't need to but at the end of the day it's nice to have more options.
Hey all
Since the new nexus devices are getting amazing reviews and selling like hot cakes, maybe we should send another round of messages to the manufacturers again to see if they have changed their mind
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I just discovered a US-based company called Carved (www.carved.com) that make wooden-backed cases. They've made cases for the Nexus 6 and 5 in the past, so I sent them an e-mail asking for one for the 6P. Some of their designs are really quite unique; I'd definitely pay a premium for something of quality and made in North America.
In other words, I'm asking people to e-mail these guys with requests, too
Let's pick a company to bug about waterproof cases. I'd pay good money for a waterproof cases.
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Let's pick a company to bug about waterproof cases. I'd pay good money for a waterproof cases.
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This. I'd love to use my phone for fieldwork (and just generally in the rain), but LifeProof is all I know and they will likely never make a case for anything that isn't an iPhone or Galaxy. I just got one of those Ziplock-looking bags off Amazon as a stopgap measure.
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This. I'd love to use my phone for fieldwork (and just generally in the rain), but LifeProof is all I know and they will likely never make a case for anything that isn't an iPhone or Galaxy. I just got one of those Ziplock-looking bags off Amazon as a stopgap measure.
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Please go here and request the Obex for the 6p. I had one on a previous phone and loved it! Would be awesome for the 6P. Seidio makes amazing products.
Will there be any skins for the Pixel C?
I contacted dbrand and they stated that they don't have any plans unless they start getting a lot of interest and no word from Slickwraps?
I like the skins for a little protection from scratches etc.
Maybe we can get some folks requesting them from XDA?
Thanks,
-Jason
I got the same answer from Dbrand. Much disappoint.
Got the same answer from Dbrand. Hopefully more people will contact them asking for Pixel C skins so we can get them.
Made my own... it's a simplest one ever...
Sent an email as well... I don't plan on buying a case (there really aren't that many available at the moment anyway) so a skin would be a much welcome addition for minor scratch protection (back), and looks of course.
I'm assuming the whole "Google Store exclusive" thing about the Pixel C (at least in Canada, not sure about US?) and the somewhat low level of enthusiasm around the device might be the reason why we're not seeing many third party accessories, including skins, being made. I'd be curious to know how many Pixel Cs were sold worldwide in its first month of availability or so.
Also sent Dbrand an email and they said the same thing
As long as more and more people ask there's a chance at least.
Fireflex maybe but they ship from UK
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Slickwraps said they are not adding it.
Here is what Dbrand said today,
"Thanks for reaching out. We’re still on the fence about supporting the Pixel C. We haven’t gotten enough requests to begin prototyping and production immediately, but we’ve gotten enough to still have it on the table as an option.
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If and when we do decide to support it, we’ll be sure to let you know. Email us back if there’s anything else we can help with!"
So keep up the request and maybe it'll happen.
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Here is what Dbrand said today,
"Thanks for reaching out. We’re still on the fence about supporting the Pixel C. We haven’t gotten enough requests to begin prototyping and production immediately, but we’ve gotten enough to still have it on the table as an option.
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If and when we do decide to support it, we’ll be sure to let you know. Email us back if there’s anything else we can help with!"
So keep up the request and maybe it'll happen.
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this does not really surprise me, as unfortunate as it is, just look at the traffic on this forum as well as others for the pixel c. probably had as many posts total for the pixel c in a month as the nexus 6p had in a day.
This has come up quite a lot during my search for a skin for my Pixel C are any of my American mates familiar with them to verify quality.
http://search.store.yahoo.net/yhst-38148694942392/cgi-bin/nsearch?vwcatalog=yhst-38148694942392&query=pixel+c&x=23&y=19&.autodone=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinomi.com%2F
I have been hoping some of those products would show up on amzreviewtrader, as I have reviewed other skins for skinomi in the past. Haven't seen anything yet tho. I was really hoping dbrand would step up, as I like how well their skins line up with the edges of devices. I may pull the trigger if nothing shows up soon.
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This has come up quite a lot during my search for a skin for my Pixel C are any of my American mates familiar with them to verify quality.
http://search.store.yahoo.net/yhst-...c&x=23&y=19&.autodone=http://www.skinomi.com/
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Yeah I've had one ordered for a while now. Supposed to be here January 12th.
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Yeah I've had one ordered for a while now. Supposed to be here January 12th.
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Did you end up getting it? How is it, worth the money?
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Did you end up getting it? How is it, worth the money?
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My package was damaged and the skin was missing from the box. I haven't ordered another one.
Skinomi sent me a replacement skin after noting a review where I mentioned my package was damaged and missing the product. Props to them as I didn't ask for another. Anyway, received the black carbon and have it installed. Everything is cut out nicely and goes on well. Looks great on the C also. Helps to use a hair dryer to heat the corners some so it will fully lay down. All in all its a nice product, not real thick but average I would say for a skin and worth the purchase.
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Skinomi sent me a replacement skin after noting a review where I mentioned my package was damaged and missing the product. Props to them as I didn't ask for another. Anyway, received the black carbon and have it installed. Everything is cut out nicely and goes on well. Looks great on the C also. Helps to use a hair dryer to heat the corners some so it will fully lay down. All in all its a nice product, not real thick but average I would say for a skin and worth the purchase.
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Show some pics bro ?
Really wish I had a clear case or just a bumper case for this thing. Nothing yet still though.
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Really wish I had a clear case or just a bumper case for this thing. Nothing yet still though.
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Looks good! I bought the same one.
Any issues with the corners peeling up a tad? I used a hair dryer as suggested and it seemed to help 3 of the corners but I got paranoid about heat near the camera I'll probably never use. lol
they only do for tablet ? how about the keyboard? anyone can confirm