As the title says. I`m looking for a backcover that looks like brushed Aluminium, but is actually plastic. Preferably black.
Aluminium covers just reduce WiFi and phone signal too much, and everywhere i look i only find real Aluminium covers.
Right now i have a sticker on it, its not bad, but a real cover would be nicer.
Thanks in advance
What about a leather-like back cover?
I don't know if you can actually buy those, but my phone came with such a cover. It gives it a nice and more premium look. Also, it's black.
I know, i could get that easily, but im not a fan of the leather cover.
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So I had done something similar to my brother's white MT4G. This time around, got some to wrap the roof of my 370z. After doing the car's roof, I had just enough to do some grills, etc. I instead opted to do this.
It was slightly more difficult than the MT4G due to a delicate cutout for the cam and flash, plus the plastic material for the G2X battery cover vs. metal for the MT4G cover. All in all, I think it turned out pretty nice.
Those interested in replicating, this vinyl is thicker than usual vinyls, and has an actual 3D pattern on top, instead of a flat vinyl, which is why you see wavy light reflecting off of it. You can get this from Carbonfibergear.com
..and yes, the Z looks sick with the wrap
P.S: Last picture is with a flash, its not that shiny in person.
.....bad amigo
Looks alright I guess. Reminds me of this: http://www.bodyguardz.com/carbon-fiber-t-mobile-g2x-armor-carbon-fiber-grouped.html
Unlike the bodyguards it does not leave out edges, I did consider that at first.
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would have looked better if you had made the middle show the metal piece imo
http://cgi.ebay.com/itm/121066563292
I just ordered this case for a friend, however, I am looking for a flip case with exactly the same material inside, mainly covering the complete sides of my phone. But the one thing that i am dont like in this flip case is square shaped.. which makes it bulky. A flip case having the outer look exactly like Nillkin cases...is what I am seeking.
Any ideas?
Surprised I haven't seen any reviews of the Cygnett cases. I've seen other Cygnett cases on previous phones and always wanted to try them out.
The case is a simple snap on design. The Carbon Fiber back looks really sleek and you can tell it is of high grade carbon fiber material. My favorite part of the case is actually the sides. The sides are of a matte finish that really enhances the grip of the phone. If you're looking for a real slim case, then this will be a good one to look for. The case is kind of expensive sitting at 30 dollars, but I feel the quality is worth it. I've had similar snap on cases from Ringke, SGP, and Elago, but the Cygnett case design is superior and overall the case just feels much sturdier. Also the matte finish has the best grip of any snap on case I've ever used.
If you're looking for protection, this case won't help much at all. I have dropped the phone from 5ft onto concrete and I heard a small bounce. When I looked at the phone, it was perfect, but I wouldn't rely on it.
Wow Cool :thumbup:
How is the lip on the device? I like that carbon fiber and their brushed aluminum one and I need to get a new case but I want to make sure that the lip is decent on the front if i place the phone face down.
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How is the lip on the device? I like that carbon fiber and their brushed aluminum one and I need to get a new case but I want to make sure that the lip is decent on the front if i place the phone face down.
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The Lip is barely there. I'm talking like a 0.7mm lip over the front. The glass won't touch the ground when lied flat on its face.I even have a Mime glass protector on it and it still doesn't touch the ground.
nice casing and looks very sturdy
Does the back feel matte or glossy?
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Does the back feel matte or glossy?
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Glossy
I have the white carbon fiber version and the sides are more slippery (not matte) and the back looks like it is just woven tinsel. I would recommend getting the black version, NOT the white. I stupidly thought that it would look like the black carbon fiber, just white...
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Since the S6 is very slippery but very good looking because of the glass, do you use a case because you want to be safe or do you use a skin to retain the phones thin body or you prefer it naked without anything on and around it?
Skin and Case! :good:
Definitely a case with shock absorbing properties. I'm not spending close to a grand on a glass encased phone just so it can have cracks on it.
I think the phone is gorgeous, but use a Verus aluminum bumper in order to get low drop protection and camera protection while keeping the phone mostly original looking. If it weren't for the protruding camera, I've consider carrying the phone bare. (Though I would be concerned with slippage.)
For comparison, I didn't hate the looks the of the S4, but I wasn't thrilled with them either so I put a Spigen Neo Hybrid on, which gave it a look that I liked more, while still looking like a phone and not a case. (Most people I showed my S4 to loved it and didn't realize it was a case.)
I think it's interesting that you bring this up because I asked a similar question in the "show us your case" thread, and people took offense to what I was asking. My basic question was "Do you use big UAG/Otterbox cases merely for protection, or do you prefer the look over the look of the bare phone." I guess I worded it poorly, as I mostly got defensiveness of case choices. Hopefully your thread gets better responses.
(In my photo below, the difference in screen glare and body color is only from a difference in lighting - I used different setups on different days and didn't match the screen lighting. There is no "glare" from the Verus case.)
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Spigen backless silver satin bumper
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naked is not a good idea.
friend dropped the phone and completely shattered the screen and created a spider web
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naked is not a good idea. friend dropped the phone and completely shattered the screen and created a spider web
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(Sounds to me like dropping the phone is a bad idea. )
That would be the risk to not having a potentially unsightly case.
Case + skin. case to protect from falls and skin to protect from scratches
Got both the uag maverick and ash case, prefer the ash on my sapphire black s6, and the maverick on a white s6 both look crazy awesome tho
I use a Dbrand skin and tempered glass screen protector in normal days. Just bought a spigen rugged armour as I'm gonna go on a 3 day camp and I don't wanna risk breaking it.
The dbrand skin should suffice for everyday use. It protects the rear glass from cracking if I ever drop it. And the tempered glass helps with the front glass. The only thing that is unprotected in the event of a drop is my sides.
It's your choice, do you like the feel of the S6 naked? Or would you rather have a cheap piece of TPU protecting it?
Also, if you choose to go naked/skin, the chamfered edges of the aluminium is very soft so it scratches rather easily. You can get a metal bumper to help with drop and impact protection on the sides.
Case. I would consider a skin, but the extra protection is nice. No way I'm carrying this phone naked. Then again, I never carry phones naked anyway.
Dbrand black leather skin on the back, otherwise naked. I hate cases, I'd rather pay for insurance and deductible for replacement than compromise the look and feel of a phone I like.
I just use screen guard both sides it looks and feels good
I had an iron shield on it but removed it about a week ago because the aluminum bumper was killing my GPS signal. Somehow in that week time I got a scratch on my screen. Make sure to put a screen protector on too!
Going naked. I did not pay $650+ to put this in a $5 case. I want to enjoy the phone as it was meant to be. I only have a tampered glass on top and that's good enough for me.
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Have a skin - slickwrap at the back, a case and a tempered glass on front.
Rhinoshield bumper for me with screen protectors on both front and back
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Skin and Case! :good:
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Brand skin with Rhino Shield bumpers
im using melkco italian cowhide leather herman series case , prefer using genuine leather case for my protection rather than back cover case or softcase, anyone fans from using genuine leather case maybe can sharing to me?:good:
I was thinking of picking one up: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IP4P...encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8
Is anyone using one? I'm wondering if its as slippery as the case without a case on it or if it's a bit better?
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I using tempered glass back protector from nilkin and it's only little bit better with slippery then without glass...but protection "if something happens" is much better
I'm using clear film protection on the back. It protects from scratches and gives a much better grip. I'm no longer worried about the phone sliding off flat surfaces either. I probably wouldn't recommend glass if your wanting similar results.
Hii @terpi74 and @PuffDaddy_d
One more question to you guys, since you have the back protection
Is it still shiny from the back?? Couse I have the sapphire blue one and currently am using the
transparent gel mask.. but now it look only blue without the shiny effect
So does it still shines with protection on the back??
Anything you put in the back will slightly affect the shiny look you are taking about, but a thin film or glass protector will have the smallest interference. Cases, even clear ones simply won't reflect light the same way.
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Hii @terpi74 and @PuffDaddy_d
One more question to you guys, since you have the back protection
Is it still shiny from the back?? Couse I have the sapphire blue one and currently am using the
transparent gel mask.. but now it look only blue without the shiny effect
So does it still shines with protection on the back??
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Yes, it still shiny with back glass
Thanks for your answers..
Thats what I needed to know...
I will try than the glass back protection
I tried protective foil with carbon look, feels good in hand, phone is not slippery, but looks odd.
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I tried protective foil with carbon look, feels good in hand, phone is not slippery, but looks odd.
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I don't know why users of any phone are useing the carbon skins.. couse it changes not just the look
to something hole different..
I always ask my self why would I buy a blue glass or metal phone and then change it to some kind of skinns
But anyway.. netvorCZEK thanks for reporting.. I would not have done this to any of my phones
I was curious about it. Tried it and took it down. Now I'm just using standard case, it's much better.