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Based on the large number of reviews that are available today, several have noted that there is indeed a difference in how the back feels between the white and the black model. I know quite a few people have been asking about it and I've seen people respond that there wasn't a difference.
However, from the Anantech review:
" Instead of the slick plastic that we normally get out of the Korean handset makers, the Note 3 backside material is plastic, textured to look like a leather bound book complete with faux stitching, and in the case of the black color, topped with a somewhat grippy rubbery finish. The white model doesn’t get that rubbery finish, and instead just feels like somewhat roughly textured plastic with the same faux leather pattern. I’ve held pleather, fake leather, and real leather, and this frankly isn’t any of that. It’s still injection molded plastic, but this time patterned so it looks vaguely leather."
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7376/samsung-galaxy-note-3-review
From Arstechnica:
"This time around, Samsung has opted to cover the back in a plastic faux-leather with pretend stitching around the perimeter. It sounds ridiculous, but it actually looks great. Along with the stylus, it really has a "Moleskin Notebook" vibe going. It doesn't feel like leather at all; it's just a textured soft-touch plastic."
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013...-big-and-it-pulls-some-benchmark-shenanigans/
From Android Central:
"On the black Galaxy Note 3 we’re reviewing, the battery door has a soft-touch finish which feels great in the hand — far better than any recent Samsung phone. "
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-review#hardware
I'm not saying you're wrong, but only one of these reviews (the first) actually compares white to black.
It may be different. I would think if they used the softer material on the white it would stain easily. Just a guess though.
bigmout said:
I'm not saying you're wrong, but only one of these reviews (the first) actually compares white to black.
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I've also seen it mentioned in a couple of video reviews very early on. Here's one example (around 0:49).
americasteam said:
It may be different. I would think if they did the softer material on the white it would stain easily. Just a guess though.
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That was my thought too.
Mmmmmm.... 'rubbery'. Me gusta!
I got my Verus High Pro Shield case (in electric blue) last week. Love the design, but I'm returning it today because the paint has already scuffed off the bumper in five places, allowing the ugly white plastic underneath to show through. Just wondering if other people have had this issue - I'm not seeing it talked about in reviews at all, so I wonder if it might be specific to this color variant. Can anyone with one of these cases (in any color) report how the paint holds up to wear?
I've seen a couple complaints of this in the reviews on Amazon. Most of them seemed to be with the colored choices like blue red, etc. One of the reasons I went grey on my Verus.
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I've seen a couple complaints of this in the reviews on Amazon. Most of them seemed to be with the colored choices like blue red, etc. One of the reasons I went grey on my Verus.
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Hate to break it to you, but the grey is a color coating too. The polycarbonate for the bumper is actually white underneath.
I have been using the Shine gold for 3 weeks without issue. However the phone has no drops and is treated like a baby.
dont mean to be rude but this case sucks tbh. go with a spigen case, their bumper case might be thicker but a lot better in my opinion.
To be honest after having this case I'm not a fan. It really compliments the phone but that's about it. To me the plastic bumpers while they may provide extra protection make the phone harder to hold. Also slippery due to the smooth surface.
I have had the blue one on for about a ,onto now and no issues with the paint wearing off. I did drop it though and the paint came off from that.
So, I ended up taking some automotive spraypaint to the bumper. Came out looking pretty nice and seems to be holding up pretty well so far!
Hi guys. Does anyone have this case in Black or Gunmetal? If so, could you please tell me the texture of the case because I just got mine in White and the texture is much less "rubbery" than the Black one I got for my Nexus 5. The nice grippy rubberized texture is one of the reasons why I bought this case. But Im disappointed and wondering if this is uniquely a White color issue? I miss the feel of the back of my Nexus 5 and wondering if I should exchange it for the Gunmetal or Black color to get that rubberized texture. Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys. Does anyone have this case in Black or Gunmetal? If so, could you please tell me the texture of the case because I just got mine in White and the texture is much less "rubbery" than the Black one I got for my Nexus 5. The nice grippy rubberized texture is one of the reasons why I bought this case. But Im disappointed and wondering if this is uniquely a White color issue? I miss the feel of the back of my Nexus 5 and wondering if I should exchange it for the Gunmetal or Black color to get that rubberized texture. Thanks in advance.
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Mine (black) seems to be about the same texture as a Nexus 5. Adds a good bit of grip to the phone.
I wrote a detailed review of this case in both black and gunmetal in my case OP. The black one has a Nexus 5 rubberized texture as another member mentioned while the gunmetal is slippery and has a plasticity feel.
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I wrote a detailed review of this case in both black and gunmetal in my case OP. The black one has a Nexus 5 rubberized texture as another member mentioned while the gunmetal is slippery and has a plasticity feel.
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Thank you. I did read the review but didn't see any mention of the gunmetal color. It appears that BOTH the gunmetal and white color have a more slippery and plasticity feel to them. The black color is the one that have a more rubbery feel reminiscent of the Nexus 5. Looks like I got the wrong one for my need
triplettt said:
Thank you. I did read the review but didn't see any mention of the gunmetal color. It appears that BOTH the gunmetal and white color have a more slippery and plasticity feel to them. The black color is the one that have a more rubbery feel reminiscent of the Nexus 5. Looks like I got the wrong one for my need
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I know I wrote up a bit on it, but I might have forgotten to post it I'll double check and add it later today if it's not there like you mentioned.
The black one is the only color with that finish for future reference.
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I know I wrote up a bit on it, but I might have forgotten to post it I'll double check and add it later today if it's not there like you mentioned.
The black one is the only color with that finish for future reference.
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Please post the additional review for the black color so future readers will know the difference. I'm sure they will find the information useful. Thanks!
Edit: I meant to say the GUNMETAL color, not Black.
triplettt said:
Please post the additional review for the black color so future readers will know the difference. I'm sure they will find the information useful. Thanks!
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If you read my reviews (assuming you didn't based on your response), then you would see that my review was for the black colored case, and the gunmetal was the one I needed to add. I will post my comments about it, and the pictures at some point today (most likely just post the comments because I need to charge my DSLR's batteries).
Disclaimer: SlickWraps sent me these skins to review for the Note 7
SlickWraps (SW): slickwraps.com
Over the years I’ve come to enjoy using various wraps/skins on all of my devices. SlickWraps has been a company that I’ve always purchased from despite having issues with some orders they promptly addressed the concerns.
SlickWraps has a goof policy which means that if you mess up the install SlickWraps (SW) will replace your skin so you can try again. I haven’t seen anything similar offered from any other company which is one of the things that makes SW stand out from the crowded market.
There is a very large variety of wraps offered from SW ranging from their popular carbon fiber to galactic series. Each style of skin has a different texture and is made from 3M vinyl excluding their natural series. There are also more premium variants offered in the form of the natural series. This series usually includes Horween Leather, cork, and bamboo. I’ve owned several leather ones, and a bamboo for my Nexus 6 all of which were great.
While the offerings listed on their website are always full sets (front, back, and sides), you can order just one part of the set by contacting them based on my previous experiences. SlickWraps will also take requests depending on what you would like to have done which is something I’ve done before.
Note: The words skin and wrap will be used interchangeably. Some wording may be carried over from my S7 Edge SlickWraps OP since there are only so many ways to phrase/describe these wraps in this context.
Overall Fit:
Back:
This part is crucial to whether you have a good looking wrap/skin or bad one when it’s installed on the phone. I’ve seen some terribly cut skins before that weren’t even worth using, thankfully this was not the case here. The back panel goes edge-to-edge (no pun intended) all while having all of the proper cutouts with tight tolerances for the camera/flash module. I did notice that one of my wraps was a little short length-wise although that’s generally not the case with these. Sometimes it could be user error (i.e. installing it too high/low/off centered) although I don’t believe that is what happened here.
Sides:
The sides still remain the hardest pieces to install because of the very thin area Samsung gave companies to work with. When installing the side wraps patience is key to a nice, good looking finished product. I sometimes rush, or make mistakes as you will see in some of the pictures below. Perfection is certainly achievable if you spend the time to do it right.
As with all of SW’s ‘side skins’ they come in 4 distinct pieces (top, Bottom, left, and right). I usually install the side pieces first, then the top and bottom out of preference. The sides do not interfere with the buttons function (granted you install them properly), and were relatively easy to install compared to what I was expecting. his process might take some time if you haven’t done it before, but patience will help out a lot here. All of the ports (top/bottom) are cut perfectly, and there is also a piece that covers the hybrid sim tray
Front:
The use of front skins allows you to effectively change the color of your phone once you have installed the other pieces of the wrap. Each of the two pieces completely covers the phones top/bottom bezel perfectly giving you a nice look. There is a home button piece included, but if used it will prohibit the fingerprint scanner from working. I personally use the iris scanner over the finger print scanner the majority of the time, so having the added protection on the home button is nice. If some of you weren’t already aware, Samsung uses a plastic material for the home button which means it will scratch before the glass will. This is why I would prefer to have it covered especially with the addition of the iris scanner on the Note 7.
Metal Series: Gold
I know some people prefer to have a flashy phone, so with that in mind the Metal Series offer ‘fancier’ looking wraps in a variety of colors. Texture on these wraps is similar to brushed aluminum, but in a way it feels better since it’s on your phone. This style is one of my favorites, and is the same series as the skin I’m currently using on my Nexus 6P. The color is vivid with a nice shimmer to it corresponding with the particular metal it is styled after. The gold wrap is bright in certain lighting, yet it also has a nice subdued look to it at other times. It is hard to truly capture the color of it because of the reflectance, so the pictures can’t do the wrap proper justice.
Wood Series: Gold Flake, Mahogany
If you enjoy a more traditional look the wood series might suit your needs. The texture is more granular similar to how some quality TPU cases feel. All of the pieces of this set are cut in sections to keep the grain consistent throughout the wrap which adds an extra level of detail. I was send the Gold Flake (Zebra) wood version; this one features nice long dark ‘zebra’ strips layered between a lighter colored ‘wood’. On the other hand if you prefer more of a classical wood styling then you can't go wrong with the Mahogany which is dark enough to blend well with anything. In the light it looks even better becasue it brings out some of the more subtle light tones in the wrap.r.
Color Series: Black, White
This is one of my favorite skins due to its texture. The skin feels like the OP sandstone back (not as ‘grippy’ because it’s a skin) giving it a nice texture. No matter what phone I have this is usually on the list of skins I end up buying (Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nvidia Shield Tablet LTE, S7 Edge, and the Note 7). Unlike the dbrand matte black skin (this isn’t technically a matte skin) this skin doesn’t show fingerprints, or oil. Here the black is a nice contrast to my silver S7 Edge, but it would also look really nice on the black version. Overall the skin isn’t reflective, it has the best texture, and it just looks unique. I don’t recall of the other color series skins have this texture as well, so I’ll have to check into that.
Leather Series (not the natural series): Brown
Leather wraps are a unique way of making the glass back on the Note 7 not only look better (depending on your taste), but it also gives you a better feel when holding your phone. The leather series wraps have a subtle faux leather feel to them that is comfortable. I haven’t used one of these since the days of my Nexus 6 (many phones ago), so it was nice to use one again. I would describe the wrap as slightly reflective so you won’t be blinded when using it outside like the normal back of the phone.
Hero Series Spigen Case:
The Hero series cases are something new for SlickWraps, and for me. This is the first one I’ve had the chance to use/mess around with so far, and it’s been great. SlickWraps partnered with Spigen to create a unique way to have a wrap for your phone on the case. I’ve personally applied wraps to cases before, but the result was never as good as it could’ve been. One thing I really liked was how the wrap was pre-applied to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case leaving a nice, clean looking application that would be hard for most people to do given how precisely it’s cut.
Spigen cases have always been very popular, and the Ultra Hybrid is certainly one of their better offerings. I have 3 of them now for my Note 7 (clear, Hero Series Clear, and mint), so needless to say I’m a fan of this case. I won’t go into too much detail about the case itself since anyone that’s owned a recent Spigen case will know what to expect. All of the buttons are tactile, it fits snugly, and attracts less fingerprints thanks to the wrap.
SlickWraps will customize one for you if you send them a message. I haven’t requested a customer wrap in about a year now; however, when I did it was really nice. (I had a Horween Leather back for my Nexus 6 Ultra Hybrid case made). Let me know what you think down in the comments!
Thanks for posting!
Just a heads up: if you're using a case with a skin, some of them will make the buttons hard to push. This happens becuase the tolerances are so exactly for most cases that any tiny bit of extra thickness (screen protector/skin) cab cause issues. I've used these skins with the Speck Candyshell Grip, Speck Candyshell, Sponge Ultra Hybrid, Spigen Neo Hybrid crystal and a few other without any issues. The skins won't work well with some thinner cases like the Spigen Thin Fit/Ringke slim d despite the phone fitting just fine (buttons will be off centered).
Also for those of you on the fence between SW and Dbrand SW is the only company I've seen that offers a nice well cutout HRM/flash module skin. This is particularly important because Samsung covered that unit with plastic so it will scratch hence why using a skin is great.
I've ordered from Slickwraps (for note7) and they have the worst customer service I've seen in awhile. My order was not sent until a week after I purchased and after I had to email asking about it. Then took another week to get to me, but that's not really their fault. Before the package came I sent an email asking about a refund since it took so long I no longer needed it. It took them 2 weeks to respond to email. They said returns had to be received within 30 days of purchase, not within 30days receipt of product. I'm still waiting to to see what they say next.
Also the name and picture of the person from the company is a girl from a TV show (the 100), not that it matters too much but you coulda at least made up something original.
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I've ordered from Slickwraps (for note7) and they have the worst customer service I've seen in awhile. My order was not sent until a week after I purchased and after I had to email asking about it. Then took another week to get to me, but that's not really their fault. Before the package came I sent an email asking about a refund since it took so long I no longer needed it. It took them 2 weeks to respond to email. They said returns had to be received within 30 days of purchase, not within 30days receipt of product. I'm still waiting to to see what they say next.
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I would send them a message on here as well to see if that helps out. I've had previous issues with both SW and Dbrand in the past although both were resolved in a relatively timely manner. As of recently (this year) I haven't had any issues with them, so I can't speak for then regarding that.
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Also the name and picture of the person from the company is a girl from a TV show (the 100), not that it matters too much but you coulda at least made up something original.
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What do you mean by the above statement? I wrote the entirety of my review above which was taken in part from the one I wrote for the S7 Edge earlier this year. I don't think people understand how much time goes into writing these things up, taking pictures, and making a detailed OP. I stand behind what I write until I'm given a reason not to. No matter what I get sent i always write an honest impression of the product and company. I don't care if some people get offended and blacklist me because its happened before (Meenova), but that's part of reviewing things.
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What do you mean by the above statement? I wrote the entirety of my review above which was taken in part from the one I wrote for the S7 Edge earlier this year. I don't think people understand how much time goes into writing these things up, taking pictures, and making a detailed OP. I stand behind what I write until I'm given a reason not to. No matter what I get sent i always write an honest impression of the product and company. I don't care if some people get offended and blacklist me because its happened before (Meenova), but that's part of reviewing things.
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Sry, meant the person from slick wraps I was corresponding with, not anyone on here.
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i would gladly use just the backing vinyl for half off like dbrand has it. those side decals look atrocious (especially white) and it will definitely slide off with dust and sweat and the action of taking in and out of a tight pocket especially in the summers.
This case should be no more than $12.
The only positive is it has good lip protection in the front. Otherwise, it's flimsy, very little rear camera protection and its a little slippery in the hand.
Oneplus has it going for $39.95. Way overpriced
https://www.oneplus.com/product/oneplus-8-pro-karbon-bumper-case
Side note, their Nylon cases are usually pretty good but not available for the pro version
It's the best case for 7 Pro series. Not great but enough protection, very thin, satin feel. I didn't find any better and I tested many of them (running premium mobile accessories store)
I will second DforDesign. I love the Karbon case on my 7 pro. It looks alright, but what i like is the slim feel of the phone. Perfect for anyone that wants a slim case that fits like a glove.
But i also agree that the price could be lower, but maybe you get what you paid. I've been rocking the case for circa a year now, but i see 0 signs of use. It looks like the day i've got it.
It's your opinion. You can hate it but why did you convince people to hate it too? Karbon is hand down the best case in term of design and feel in hand that OnePlus made.
I bought the bundle with three cases: The silicone case, the blue sandstone case and the carbon case. Although I think the carbon case looks nice it's surprisingly slippery so I've opted to use the blue sandstone one which matches the glacial green color of the phone better (someone at oneplus must be colorblind as it's more blue than green imho). It also isn't slippery (more like sandpaper).
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I bought the bundle with three cases: The silicone case, the blue sandstone case and the carbon case. Although I think the carbon case looks nice it's surprisingly slippery so I've opted to use the blue sandstone one which matches the glacial green color of the phone better (someone at oneplus must be colorblind as it's more blue than green imho). It also isn't slippery (more like sandpaper).
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It's called "cyan", which is a blue colour. I don't think anyone's referred to it as green?
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It's called "cyan", which is a blue colour. I don't think anyone's referred to it as green?
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Wait what? The official color of the phone is called "glacial green". :silly: I was talking about the phone, not the case.
I like the carbon case actually
I have ordered the carbon one from Latercase instead - looks much better than the Oneplus one - has cutouts for the buttons so you dont have to press rubber - plus covers all the gaps so you cant see any phone colour through the case
https://latercase.com/products/oneplus-8-pro-thin-case
nk33 said:
I have ordered the carbon one from Latercase instead - looks much better than the Oneplus one - has cutouts for the buttons so you dont have to press rubber - plus covers all the gaps so you cant see any phone colour through the case
https://latercase.com/products/oneplus-8-pro-thin-case
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Pitaka will soon release their case with support for MagEZ mounts.
I must agree, the case is really not. Received mije today, unfortunately bought it over ebay classifiedsan can't return it.
First of all, it has sharp edges on the outside around the camera on the right. Maybe others can confirm this.
Second, at the top right corner right to the speeaker, the rubber coating has a small failur you directly look on, when looking on the screen.
Last thing i'm not happy about, is, that it has no rubber coating or anything soft on the inside. Depending the fact the used kevlar ist harder than the glass on the back of the phone, it will scatch the phone.
I must say, i expected a lot more, when ordering something which costs in production less than 5 USD for 40 Euros, which are around 42 USD.
Maybe some of you could give their first experienced with that case.
Greetings.
Here, in addition to my post, are the pics of the quality issues of the official Oneplus Karbon Kase.
Greetings
To me that looks like normal wear and tear
Unfortunately its new and the package was sealed, when i got it. And the small bubbles of the rubber coating do not come from use. The problem that the edge seems to be used is, i had such a bubble there too ajd hoped it was dirt and rubbed just a once with my finger nail over it. Thats the result. In addition, that case is one the market for around two weeks now. Even if these issues came from use, a case that expensive shouldn't look like this.
I'm using a 8 EUR/ 10USD Cover from Amazon now. And that one does not have a single quality issue like the Oneplus case.
I have the case and like it very much.
This case works fine for me...
If the quality problems wouldn't occur, inwould have been very happy with the case. I'm just a little disappointed over quality and the support. Especially concerning the fact, that the profit margin seems to be very high for this product. But i'm lokking forward to the Pitaka case. Once had one for my Galaxy S9 Plus and and touching it was a joy every time.
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I have the karbon case for my OP5 and love it. I updated to a OP8 Pro and read that the karbon case is quite slippery. Can anyone confirm this? Ideally compared to the sandstone case.
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Can anyone confirm this?
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Confirmed, I've been doing the same and the new Karbon case has a more slippery (soft touch) surface, but it also got a slightly bit more productive around the edges - compared to the 5er.
Price is high but I would buy it again.
Bernd