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Just Got A Black Aluminium Case From Ebay (pdair) Pictures Attached.

Okay so I ordered a back aluminium case on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220167294721
This case has exceeded my expectations. Only though....the LCD portion of the case is protected by a plastic cover where as.... I was expecting just a knockout like all the other parts of the aluminium. I still don't know, if this is a plus or not, because while it does protect the screen, I was hoping to at least use the touch screen while its in the case, but at least I know its fully protected. Another feature which made me just love this case even more was the fact that the belt clip could be screwed with the phone being inside, many other cases either have a fixed belt clip (clumbersom) or if you want to use the belt clip you have to screw on a disc, and prep it. With this case you can screw the disc in 2 seconds and do not need a screwdriver or any other tools, it's truly quick fit, screw on, screw off.
One note: the finish I ordered is BLACK which can be seen from the pictures, it also comes in Silver, now it has some sort or tactile finish to it, kind of that powder coated, scratch resistant feel. I don't think the Silver version will be like this, I am sure you will see the natural brushed grains of Aluminium. I still don't know if I should have hosen the Silver. I hate scratches and i figured Black doesnt show scratches and I like Black, although I do love Natural Aluminium too, but I was afraid of scratches and if it appeared cheep, luckily though I am giving one of these cases as a gift so I am going to order the Silver one and choose which one I like better and give the least as the gift.
In any case the powder scratch resistant coating on the Black version is awesome and If after a week I feel the plastic cover that protects the LCD prooves to be of a bother I think I will have to knock it out.
In the pictures you will NOT notice that there is a Plastic cover... I know I have said this numerous times, you may thank me alter on for warning you.
Another thing that impressed me was the box the case arrived in, and the cotton wrap the case was wrapped in... exactly how my Louis Vuitton wallet shipped, very impressed, they really paid attension to the details down to the box.

Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too

UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.

How heavy is it compared to the original one?
Regards,
Carty..

looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?

njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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well that answer one thing ... but...
if you look at the back of that device ... it's silver or lighter colours exposed where the opening of the back are ( 4 shorts & 1 long lines ) ...etc
that made me thought of other variations of the device. Since I owned a black TyTN II, that's all I know to go by ... is it's completely black at the back ... not like the pic.

DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol

njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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lol
upon closer look of the 4th pic ( D-Pad & buttons )... I now realized that it's NOT a TyTN II after all

That is odd, its not blu its the same color as everyone elses, I have the T-Mobile version which is not black, its gunmetal but the camera plate, is the same color as your, somehow the flash caused a blue tint.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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Not really, but I prefer the Hermes (TYTYN) switches to the Kaiser anyday, I also miss the loss of that extra button next to the Power button.

UnicornKaz said:
it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
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that is so funny man, I always used to miss it too feeling around, especially when it was in my car holder, I am so used to the Hermes (TYTN) that I am feeling around for a second before I find it.
BTW did anyone else have the problem of the sliding? If you owned a TYTN then you will knwo what I am talking about, the slide is in the opposite direction, it takes tiem to get used to.

hey does the front plastic shield bother you? Do you fidn youself forgeting tis there atempting to touch the screen lol
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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btw i do appologize for the new thread i didnt see the PDAIR listed on the other title.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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i want blackkkkk....

hi all...is there any way I can turn my silver gray casing into black...actually in india this product is still not launched..have purchasd from ebay..hence casing if any is also not available...so ny suggestion ...black looks awsum....

Well theres only one real solution....
Either you bring it to some kind of painting company,
Or you can buy some sandpaper, car paint, clear, and an air gun. Or if you already have one...
Sand down the Athena, get rid of the silver paint, tape up all the holes, and the SCREEN. Tape up anything else you want to leave silver. And then start spraying. After you paint it, you might want to give it a glossy coating to make it look cooler. Take off the tape and voila.
Thats what I'm planning to do when the T-Mobile 16GB Version of the Athena comes out.

SupraSkylineSTI said:
Well theres only one real solution....
Either you bring it to some kind of painting company,
Or you can buy some sandpaper, car paint, clear, and an air gun. Or if you already have one...
Sand down the Athena, get rid of the silver paint, tape up all the holes, and the SCREEN. Tape up anything else you want to leave silver. And then start spraying. After you paint it, you might want to give it a glossy coating to make it look cooler. Take off the tape and voila.
Thats what I'm planning to do when the T-Mobile 16GB Version of the Athena comes out.
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What about the lettering and keyboard?

eaglesteve said:
What about the lettering and keyboard?
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=))=))

I thought there was a thread somewhere where somebody was selling the black x7500 casing? or was that another silver version?

eagle 1 said:
I thought there was a thread somewhere where somebody was selling the black x7500 casing? or was that another silver version?
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Same question. What about the lettering, buttons, and keyboard?

eaglesteve said:
Same question. What about the lettering, buttons, and keyboard?
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I don't understand what you mean??? What lettering? (the htc, gsm,etc) If you use the black casing, the lettering is already on it. As for keyboard, I guess you would have to get that too!...Either way, its probably not cheap!

theres a thread here in the athena forums where you can purchase either silver/black casing and keyboard..both sold seperatly.

shortyboy said:
theres a thread here in the athena forums where you can purchase either silver/black casing and keyboard..both sold seperatly.
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Link ?????

eagle 1 said:
I don't understand what you mean??? What lettering? (the htc, gsm,etc) If you use the black casing, the lettering is already on it. As for keyboard, I guess you would have to get that too!...Either way, its probably not cheap!
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Sorry, the issue of lettering only applies if we spray paint it. For case change, the issues are 1) buttons which would still have the silver color if the case is changed to black and 2) the keyboard, which would still be in silver color.
Unless we also change the buttons and keyboard.
Now the cost does not look so low anymore.
I think silver looks very good, and trying to change it might have the opposite effect intended.

I need an orange rubberized case for my Tilt.

I bought a black one off ebay for about ten bucks. It fit great, but it only lasted about three months. It cracked where the stylus goes in. Now I'm looking to replace it. I'd really like to have a bright orange one. I'm a University of Tennessee graduate. I have seen them in red, blue, and pink and of course black, but orange would be perfect.
Thanks in addition if you can help me out with a link.

Try Seidio (do a search on this forum). I've used it for close to a month now and it stays put, and feel great ..

According to their website, they don't make one in orange.
Other colors are readily available on ebay for under ten bucks (red, blue, pink, black, etc...) and do the job fine. I just want an orange one to support my Vols!

found a link in the wiki...
unfortunately out of stock atm, but there is an option to be emailed when more are in.
i wish i ordered when i saw it, expensive, but i want one anyway, and they had some... YESTERDAY!

benttwig said:
found a link in the wiki...
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helps if i add the link...
http://cnn.cn/shop/tytn-iitilt-full-housing-orange-p-2243.html

I saw that...I'm looking for a rubberized case.
I want a rubberized protective case that fits over the OEM housing. Also, that color is not Tennessee orange. lol

I've done a bit of research on this forum. The consensus is that Seidio is great, although it's expensive. The cheap ones from ebay has tendency to chip and fall off easily.
At least my experience so far is great!

Black or white?

Do you black/graphite owners wish you had the white Hero and vice versa?
I kind of wish Orange did the white version, I think they look better, even if they are less practical and hard-wearing. Anyone wanna swap? Haha.

I think the white looks fantastic. Black is kinda old school IMO (how many black gadgets have you had?) but it's entirely subjective.

White for sure! I had real reservations when I ordered the white Hero, after years of black HTC devices.... but I love it. It's s refreshing change

White
Is there another color besides white?
Kidding...WHITE is the color!

I have less than zero desire for a white device!
Regards,
Dave

I've had the white and was forever making sure it was clean!! Not putting it in leather cases as the leather marks the white, giving it a rub after using/pulling out of pocket. This is a phone! I took more care of it than my girlfriend!
Had to sell it as when it did get dirty it looked old and tatty, so went and got a black one which to me looks sleek and cool.
Can't remember how many times I got called a fairy for having a white phone?!?

White! Ive had no probs with dirt on it. And yesterday I putted it in a clear gel case, so no problems

i love the graphite one!!!! the white one is cool, too, but i prefer the graphite

I had the graphite first off then I returned it and got the white one and I can say I definetly prefer white. Generally in my experience others also prefer it. It does get dirty easily and quite often but I still wouldn't swap with black or graphite.

I have a white Hero , simply love it. I had the opportunity to swap it for a black one when i had led problems but in my opinion, the black colour and the white trackball don't match well.

Graphite all the way, pukka it is toooo

Black one all the way! That said I havent seen any other colours in the flesh

white?
Hi to all
I will definitelly buy a Hero in comming days, but i am quite torn apart about the color.
I definitelly like white more than black, but all some of your experiences are really scary. I want to take care of the phone of course, but taking care of the colorations/smudges every day (?) is too much to it. I want to play with software, not hardware
What about you, hero white owners, is it really so bad?

One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.

Switchbitch said:
One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.
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You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.

A homopolymer like Teflon wont have any problem with nonionic surfactants. The Teflon is bonded well too so any harsh solutes should have little effect. I've known people to use Cif cream on the Hero with good effect.
If you do have your doubts though, don't take my word for it

is the graphite the same loike the brown one? i got the brown and love it

deeren said:
You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.
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Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!

Teflon has some applications in chemistry due to it's resilience to corrosion. It completely resists the corrosive effect of hydroflouric acid, which even dissolves glass. Cif is no match for Teflon.
Also, "PTFE's resistance to van der Waals forces means that it is the only known surface to which a gecko cannot stick". This is very reassuring for people who have phobias of lizards.

nicelad_uk said:
Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!
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of course i've used cif. who hasnt?
well i was shocked because last week i cleaned my phone with alcohol and i immediately noticed that the metal grey rim around the screen and the hardware buttons got white patches. Some sort of chemical reaction with the alcohol , i dont know.
I also thought cif might remove the htc logo on the back and the label autofocus 5.0 mp bla bla bla ...
Anyway, good to know it worked out . i guess i know what to do next time i have stains on it.

Part number for battery cover

Since my rear glass cracked I've been searching for a replacement. Obviously eBay is flooded with replacements from China but I'm after a genuine cover: it's hard to really gauge the quality from eBay and often time the knockoff covers are either missing antennas or they don't work quite right.
I also know the glass is available separate but don't want to venture down the path of ungluing it.
I finally been able to find the Genuine LG part number for the rear cover in black: ACQ86231209 is the latest version with the two little nipple to keep it just a tad raised. ACQ86231201 is the prior version with no nipples.
Would anyone happen to know the p/n for the white rear cover?
Thanks!

The answer just a tad more search away: p/n for the white battery cover is ACQ86231202.

ZetaTre said:
The answer just a tad more search away: p/n for the white battery cover is ACQ86231202.
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Have you found anywhere selling these (black or white), and that are reputable? I'd like to get a spare in now so I have one to hand in case I do the unthinkable!

EddyOS said:
Have you found anywhere selling these (black or white), and that are reputable? I'd like to get a spare in now so I have one to hand in case I do the unthinkable!
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eBay is full of back covers and back glass. I wanted the back cover because it's simpler. Mind you, however, that a lot of them are Chinese knockoff and often miss this or that component: the rear cover includes various antennas.
I could not find a genuine LG in white in the US, but found one on eBay Italy: search for eBay number 221625132014. It is genuine LG, complete, brand new... I'm waiting for my parents to come over next week. The only thing is my N4 is black and totally forgot the SIM tray so now I'm looking for a white SIM tray. Here's the two LG p/n:
White: MBL65457502
Black: MBL65457501
I've not found the tray yet.
If you do go on eBay and put in the LG p/n some black one come up. Obviously if you want to experiment with Chinese knockoffs you find many more...