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Slim Rubberized Case for $9 Shipped on eBay - Wow

I was looking around for a slim fit case for my tilt since I do not want to make any scratches on it's beautiful body, I found out that most online stores sell the rubberized case for $30+, I digged on eBay and I just won and received my case same as this auction
It cost me only $9.20 total, which is way cheaper than most other website charges.
The case fits perfect on my Tilt, it's rubberized so it's got a great feeling when u touch it. I've included some photos below of the case I got. I think it's a great bargan and just want to share this info w u guys.
Look at the quality of this product, it's made in China alrite, but it's of good quality(for $9...).
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Clipper is not installed, I just put it on for reference of how it will look like with a clipper. I personally do not use clipper.
Cheers

Thanks. Looks perfect and not too bulky. Also the recess will make finding the d**mn on/off button easier

I've owned a couple of these (rubberized & non-rubberized) and the lack of bevel on the front makes it hard to use the soft keys and scroll bar.
AFAIK, the only rubberized case that does have a bevelled front is from Seidio.

paolofat said:
Thanks. Looks perfect and not too bulky. Also the recess will make finding the d**mn on/off button easier
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I agree with you, there is actually quite some recess on the side buttons and the front. Made it really easy to press the buttons, especially the d*** on/off button.
The front is actually beveled Alex, and have a bit of space around the keys so pressing the front button is no pain at all (I have a small hand and that's prob why)
It's $9, what you got to lose

shame he won't ship to europe (uk) :/

lifanus said:
I agree with you, there is actually quite some recess on the side buttons and the front. Made it really easy to press the buttons, especially the d*** on/off button.
The front is actually beveled Alex, and have a bit of space around the keys so pressing the front button is no pain at all (I have a small hand and that's prob why)
It's $9, what you got to lose
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Why pay $9 when I've paid $3.24 for it on Amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t..._shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=A1TB4CRIUIFO5O&v=glance
BTW, I still prefer the Seidio one over this one...

thanks for the tip alex, I just ordered this two days ago for $6 shipped from amazon, just got here today...damn fast shipping! Anyways, it's what I would expect for only $6, it doesn't fit perfect, I still can't get one edge to snap on.
this is okay though, because just last night I dropped my phone getting out of the car, and my screen stopped working for about a half hour. Scary half hour for sure, I thought for sure I would be swapping out a screen. So this should help, if not just for peace of mind.
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I ordered this from Amazon too, because I really wanted to try out the clip. Put it on for 5 minutes to try it out, and after discovering the same thing as you (it doesn't fit properly on the top), I quickly decided to go back to the Seidio model.
It took me 10 minutes to remove the case from the bottom of my phone
You get what you pay for. Lesson learned.

I purchased the Luxmo case too. The bottom right tab of the top case did not fit too. The solution is to use sandpaper. Do not sand the tab but the frame under the tab from the inside.

I will try the sandpaper method. Other issues I'm having with the case is charging and syncing cables. The factory Tilt charging cable doesn't push all the way in with this case, however it is enough to charge, and I am just barely able to use my 3.5mm audio adapter for in car use. I'm going to make some modifications, hell it's only $6 anyways.

Just bought this. Put it on. I liked it. Wanted to try out the belt clip so I tried to take it off. The front clip broke off. Piece of crap IMHO. Going with the $32 Seidio super slim rubberized case. Would rather have something that lasts longer and can be removed. Hell I'd rather buy just 1 Seidio case then buy 3 cheap ones.
Kraize

I just bought this on amazon, ill risk it, and if the one corner doesnt fit - ill see what i can to do sand the inside corner. -i doubt ill be taking it off after i put it on so, im not worried bout it breaking with the removal procedure

I didn't really think I'd be removing it either. But I just wanted to see how it looked with the clip. Just ordered a Seidio one. I know that the seidio one is good :]

Fits perfect! No gap or uneven, ALL corners fit! (the one off amazon for 3$ something) Yes!!

i bought 2 cases of transparent plastic and was a big ****

I purchased the one from amazon. I am not a fan of the clip, I prefer a pouch. The thing only cost $6 with shipping. I really like it. Worth it. I wish the edges where it was coated could have been a bit nicer but hey....it was only 6 bucks to my door.

afliction523 said:
I purchased the one from amazon. I am not a fan of the clip, I prefer a pouch. The thing only cost $6 with shipping. I really like it. Worth it. I wish the edges where it was coated could have been a bit nicer but hey....it was only 6 bucks to my door.
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exactly which one ?

Its from accesory one. This is the link. http://www.amazon.com/SOLID-RUBBERI..._1_9?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1216076111&sr=8-9

I bought the one off eBay from the first post.
Pros:
Fits GREAT on my Tilt, and is easy to put on. It does exactly what I need it to do, which is keep the stock shell nice and stop it from sliding around in my pocket so much if I'm wearing cargo shorts. Nice feel/grip when talking or surfing.
Cons:
This shell won't give your device a better chance of suriving a fall. I don't think these devices "bounce test" well

thanks for the amazon references..id never have thought to look on amazon for cases..ever since ive had my 8525 ive gotten cases off ebay..clear ones..smoke clear ones...and since ive had my att tilt ive gotten a smoke clear one which fit perfectly but one of the tabs broke and ive always had this happen and just makeshifted superglue to make a tab but with this recent purchase on ebay of the rubberized case..the bottom right corner of the top piece didnt fit and no matter how hard i tried i couldnt get it to stay because the case was just a tad to small in width on the bottom so only one tab would be in place at a time so when i feel neccessary ill try the ones on amazon..ive always used cases not to keep it from breaking on impact but to keep scratches away because ive dropped my phone many many times and it has slid across parkinglots and if it werent for these cheapo cases id wouldnt be able to resell them at a good price when i want to by the next model release ;-)

how hard was to put a couple of magnets to the phone? get in and look at my idea...

So I was asking to myself.... how hard could have been? I also thought... is common sense the the phone needed some kind of mechanism to lock the phone when closed and opened, right?
Well, then after thinking I came to a conclusion that well we, users could get creative and do something about it, so I went into a quest looking for the smallest and thinness magnet I could find and I came across magnets that are only 1/32" thick.... now... I thought if I could find a way to cleanly attach them to the phone in places that I already have thought of ( will show tomorrow when I get to my computer ) and would be the least visible.
What do you guys think? Any ideas about attaching the magnets?

Juan I have been looking for magnets, and finding the ideal location....there was a thread a while back regarding tape on the inside between the ribbon and the "z" leg.....I like this idea, but my concern is over GPS use. I'm sure one ca calibrate the bearings, but not sure how it would affect GPS signal....
Please post pics and experiences...really interested in doing this myself, as TMO will no stand by the defective hinge...sorry "design feature"!

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So I was asking to myself.... how hard could have been? I also thought... is common sense the the phone needed some kind of mechanism to lock the phone when closed and opened, right?
Well, then after thinking I came to a conclusion that well we, users could get creative and do something about it, so I went into a quest looking for the smallest and thinness magnet I could find and I came across magnets that are only 1/32" thick.... now... I thought if I could find a way to cleanly attach them to the phone in places that I already have thought of ( will show tomorrow when I get to my computer ) and would be the least visible.
What do you guys think? Any ideas about attaching the magnets?
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I posted a pretty detailed post in the accessories forum. You might want to look at the "hinge fix" thread over there.

Magnets might interfere with the compass

Look into how the magnets might effect your signal a well.
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That's why I'm going to buy the magnets and do tests and see how much will interfere with the phone. So if anyone of you guys is interested, I will keep y'all posted.
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juanshop said:
That's why I'm going to buy the magnets and do tests and see how much will interfere with the phone. So if anyone of you guys is interested, I will keep y'all posted.
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I could swear I saw what looked like magnets on the display g2's at the tmobile stores I went to this week. They all looked like they had a small strip of magnets on each side by the hinge (on the under side of the screen and the body).
Maybe it was just a display model thing, but the phones were active demos.

this is exactly what i was thinking about doing but there seems to be to many problems with compass gps and possibly mememory loss if only there was a way to magetize the ones already in there

I personally think I see an easier way.
I'm going to try to attach a tiny piece of felt to the side of the Z hinge so it wedges a little more securely inside the recessed area on the top of the screen.
Open your keyboard, and you'll see where the hinge arms sit inside the recessed areas with small 1mm or so gaps on either side.
I think it'll work...

we need velcro
Keep us updated with your progress

I just picked up a package of (2) 5x8 inch magnetic sheets (self adhesive). The cost was under $2.
It is super thin (looking for my digital calipers, but I would guess 1/32 or thinner. Im going to give this a try and post some pics if it works well. If it works, this should be enough magnetic sheet to fix every G2 produced by HTC this year.
Well, I have found no ill effects of the magnetic material and it WORKS... I can now hold the phone upside down, sideways, backwards, etc. Of course if you shake it, it will open. But it will not open or close during natural use.
Took about 2 minutes to do, cost under $2 and I could do another 100 phones with the material I have.
Here are the pics:
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How the F do magnets work, anyway?

im worried about putting magnets near a hard drive or radio.
What about rubber bands of some sort, such that when screen is fully out they lock, but otherwise snap back?

carlsbad0331 said:
I just picked up a package of (2) 5x8 inch magnetic sheets (self adhesive). The cost was under $2.
It is super thin (looking for my digital calipers, but I would guess 1/32 or thinner. Im going to give this a try and post some pics if it works well. If it works, this should be enough magnetic sheet to fix every G2 produced by HTC this year.
Well, I have found no ill effects of the magnetic material and it WORKS... I can now hold the phone upside down, sideways, backwards, etc. Of course if you shake it, it will open. But it will not open or close during natural use.
Took about 2 minutes to do, cost under $2 and I could do another 100 phones with the material I have.
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exellent! exellent!!!! just what i had in mind! that was exactly my plan, now, here, the same can be applied here ( i dont see on the pics but did you applied for when the phone is open or closed? or both? if is only when the phone is closed, well look at my picture, is paint quality LOL but i think it can be understood, with the magnets aldeady on the back of the screen, a couple of other magnets can be placed on the red area of the picture, thats a perfect area because there's an indentation there, and a little piece there would not affect the keyboard at all.
pd: info on where you got that material would be awesome, thanks!
pd2: i will do my own too and try different things and test the phone for at least a couple of weeks and see whats happens, also i will let you guys know the end results, i have insurance on my phone so if something happens i can get a new one on the way
pd3: i read for the phone to be affected by magnetic fields, it has to be a really powerful magnet, just look at other phones with magnets in the market... they seem perfectly fine.

I only did this for when the phone is open. Ive never had the phone open from the closed position.
I picked up the package of magnetic sheet at Target. It was in the craft section in a purple plastic envelope. It is made by Horizon Group USA and the SKU number is 765940168059.

going there right now!

Just an FYI, all 3 of my old Sidekicks had magnets so they won't interfere with cell or GPS signal. I am unsure about the compass however. I was considering a similar idea as well only with a couple tiny round silver magnets on the bottom section tops corners and screen section middle sides.

Sorry for this off topic but, why is your phone so shiny? like a polished metalic grey. Looks actually very nice. Polished? full skin?

Most likely took picture using a flash so we could see the magnets
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And like always my local target doesn't have any gonna try Walmart.
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Riot Outfitters Leather Case Review (*With PICS*)

I will update this thread tonight with pictures and an in depth review. I was in a Canadian Best Buy close to work and saw this case below the tablet area. I had read mixed things about Acer rubbery case and got cold feet with my expensive PD Air order after reading some mixed reviews on their service.
The company is Riot Outfitters and the protective case is leather. I have opened it and so far it looks fantastic. Magnets for closing it and it can be configured into 2 stand up modes using a flap that collapses with a magnet at the back. The ports are all exposed with the one exception being the docking port. I will take pictures tonight and offer some more thoughts.
UPDATE: Sorry pictures and full review delayed as I had a family function to attend..tonight for sure...

As promised here are some pics and an additional comment based on a few days of use. My only other complaint (other than dock port being covered) is that the unit slips a bit when it is tilted in landscape mode (non volume side) as the magnetic slip over latch doesn't hold the unit completely in.
Here are some pics and ask away if you have any questions. The only other thing I forgot to mention was the price. The unit was $49.99 at the Canadian Best Buy.
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Looks like a promising alternative to the PDAir cases. However, it does seem very loose. Does it seem pretty secure to you?
Chlballi

The slight slippage I was referring to only allows it to slip so far as the unit itself fits in snug at the center width. Undoing that clasp and purposely holding it up the unit does not slide out. However, with that said it is a bit loose in that one orientation and being leather it may get a bit looser but all in all I would rather have it a bit easier to get in and out versus what I have read about the Acer one which seems to hold it too tight. Also for $10 more you get something that is leather and doesn't smell like gasoline
I also don't think it would require much effort to rig it to make it fit completely snug and have some low cost ideas already but at this point I don't require it.

I also picked up this case and I've only found one issue with it. When using the tablet in landscape mode with the side that opens facing down, I've noticed that the tablet sides down somewhat and the case edge covers the ambient light sensor causing the screen to dim. I've even noticed this in portrait mode on occasion.
They should have put a notch in the side for the light sensor like they did for the front camera. Five minutes with a sharp exacto knife fixes the problem

Cant find this case
on Riots website?!

UPDATE: Added pics of Packaging including SKU/Part number above for those interested.

there is a GIANT problem with this case and with most other cases out there..
(I have one..)
It was designed to fit the device... upside down... chances are a person will 90% of the time use it in the "not to high" angle to kind of lay them with a good viewing angle so they can type while on their lap or on a desk..etc.
The problem is the whole device sits upside down when you put the device into this sleeve.
This wouldn't be an issue if the rotation worked as its supposed to but its currently extremely buggy in HC, games will always display in the original ladnscape mode so using this case, they'll appear upside down.
Also... there is that horrible bug in honeycomb where all other rotations perform like garbage... so that really annoyed me.
I solved this by cutting the proper holes for the device to fit in rotated by 180 degrees.

secularhuman said:
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I even sent them an email sing if they planned on releasing this in Best Buy in the US. No reply as of yet..

Got a reply from them today and its as follows:
Tom,
We do have that case available for sale.
The cost is $19.99, the only problem is we can not process a credit card at this time for this item because it is not on our site.
I can process an order 2 ways, one you can order something for equal price from our website and when the order comes through I will see your name and send the Acer Tablet. Or the other way is to send us a check.
Let me know if you are interested in either of the above options and I will make sure that you get your order.
If you would like to call me to discuss details let me know and I will give you my direct line phone number.
Thank you
Tanya
Riot Outfitters Customer Service
Sounds like an awful lot of crap to deal with just to purchase an accessory for my tablet. Especially one that will require modification to hold the tablet right side up and fit snugly...

Sounds like an awful lot of crap to deal with just to purchase an accessory for my tablet. Especially one that will require modification to hold the tablet right side up and fit snugly...
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True, but for $20 you are getting something that doesn't smell like gasoline
I just keep brightness on manual so the lack of the brightness sensor being obscured for me personally has been a non factor...so I have done no cutting and the only thing I did was add a clasp which cost me $2 so the unit is completely snug. I can post some pictures but agreed it is post purchase. I am confident the PD Air is a better case...much better but also much more expensive.

i wasnt offered a purchase deal from Riot/Tanya in the email she replied to me. she just said they were looking at getting it sold in US Retail stores but nothing right now.

minotauri said:
i wasnt offered a purchase deal from Riot/Tanya in the email she replied to me. she just said they were looking at getting it sold in US Retail stores but nothing right now.
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Hell, it'd be nice to just be able to order one from their website, can't even do that. That may be why she offered me a shot at it. My problem is the part about ordering something else, paying for it and then hoping the monkeys in the packaging/shipping department sent the right item. Don't know that I really wish to deal with the headache if they screw it up.

New TPU Case out!

Hi everyone,
I was just about to buy a leather folio on ebay for my tablet when I decided to do a quick search for a TPU case just to be safe. And ONE hit came up. Looks like the seller 'tpdgear' is selling a tpu case on their page. The seller states it has limited quanities and is seeing how the product sells before having more made. I bought one myself and will give my opinion of it early next week when I receive it. I have been looking for one of these cases forever and now its finally here!! From the pictures, it looks like they have 'tpdgear' emblazoned on the back of the case (dunno if thats a turn-off for a lot of people).
Sorry, but the forum doesn't allow me to post outside links on the forum since I'm a new user. You can do a search for 'Acer A500 tpu' and it will give you a hit for user/seller 'tpdgear'
For those who don't know what TPU is, its an abbreviation for thermoplastic polyurethanes, the material the case is made of. Its more rigid in structure than your typical silicone, but softer and more flexible than the plastic hard cases. I have owned multiple cases made of these for my cell phones and i LOOOVE them. Just wanted to let you guys know for those that looking for them. I dread having to get one those bulky leather folios and have been using a netbook sleeve/case myself.

this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Smoke-TPU...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cb9bbee06

Yes, thanks godashram for posting it!!

You beat me to it. Just discovered it today, was going to post but saw this thread. Bought mine a few mins ago. I will post when i get it. Anyone else order one?

sure now they get one out there. literally just got my skinit skin in and put it on yesterday. Will tell you though, everyone thinks this skinit textured carbon fiber is real. It is the best fake carbon fiber i have seen yet

slowestcivic said:
sure now they get one out there. literally just got my skinit skin in and put it on yesterday. Will tell you though, everyone thinks this skinit textured carbon fiber is real. It is the best fake carbon fiber i have seen yet
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LOL..... I was going to do the same thing but will try the TPU cover first. Does the skin come with all that cut outs for the speakers a such? I assume so.

Hey, I've been looking for one of these for a while...good find! If possible, post some pics and let us know how well it fits and all. I'd like to know if it works before I pull the trigger and buy one. Thanks!

I got it! Came in today! Here are some pics:
The side where i am pulling back the case is softer than i like but it is protecting it very well. The cutt out for the lock right below is the one that isnt cut out very well but does not cover it. I will get more pics up when i get back.
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Looks great! I've wanted one since I got my tablet. I just ordered mine today so I'll comment on the quality when I get it.

Yeah I was gonna wait until I got your review before ordering, but instant gratification won out. Mine is on the way. Glad it does truly look decent, so I didn't just waste 18 bucks. Thanks for the pics!

Just got mine about an hour ago. Other than the giant "TPDGEAR" across the back, I love it. I've been looking for something like this since the A500 came out.

Just got mine today! It fits well, and is a lot firmer than the usual silicone covers. My only complaint is the softness of the sides, top and bottom edges. I solved this with a few strategically placed bits of doubled sided scotch tape along the edges. Now when I pick it up by the edge, it doesn't pull away from the tablet. Overall a good little cover though.

just received mine yesterday. case fits like a glove and eliminates a lot of bulk compared to other sleeves, portfolios and cases. cut-outs for ports & speakers line up true and allow cables to be inserted with causing it to be loose. material is sturdy (its tpu) and came in a smoky color. like karlkarloff said, some people may find the edges to be a little too soft, but i personally didn't have a problem. there is 'TPDGear' etched in the back in big letters so that would be my only complaint. big thanks to razen_spec for posting pics!

So I've had mine for a week now and I really like it... I like the textured feel and the TPU material is very sturdy and has a tight fit. The only small issue I have is the logo. I would have rather had a cutout for the metallic Acer insignia.

I just bought one today. I can't wait to be rid of the HORRIBLE Acer case.

There's another one on ebay now. Same price, no annoying logo in the back!
Just bought it, I'll report back in 5-10 business days.
PS: just got my Acer yesterday (staples deal) and loving it so far.

i love this new table. had ipad1 and i found it best used for coffee toaster.
love the widgets, and the google browser.
ordered! Thanks

rstuckmaier said:
There's another one on ebay now. Same price, no annoying logo in the back!
Just bought it, I'll report back in 5-10 business days.
PS: just got my Acer yesterday (staples deal) and loving it so far.
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Damn, I like my TPD Gear case, but the one you found looks a little nicer. Looks like it wraps around the front of the screen a bit more so the siders won't flex out like they did(two sided tape took care of that) on my TPD one. And its black with no logo, I might have to get it and see if I can sell my other one.

How is the screen covered for travel?

Thanks for posting this case. I just the Iconia for the hubs' b-day this week, and haven't decided on a case yet. We just got a zipper neoprene case%for it (cannot beat five bucks!)

Titanium frame edge repair?

So... I pretty much never drop my phone. Got away with not having a case on my S4 for several years with no serious drops. Get a new Essential (first NEW phone I've bought since 1995) and within a couple days drop it on my tile floor, right on the edge. Looks like the lip of the titanium frame cracked, but not the ceramic back (phew?).
Thing is... how do you repair that? Best I can think of is get some gel type superglue and fill in the little open slot. But I really don't know if that's a great idea. Anyone experienced know better?
I'd include a pic in case the description isn't clear but see no way to do so.

freek_zero said:
So... I pretty much never drop my phone. Got away with not having a case on my S4 for several years with no serious drops. Get a new Essential (first NEW phone I've bought since 1995) and within a couple days drop it on my tile floor, right on the edge. Looks like the lip of the titanium frame cracked, but not the ceramic back (phew?).
Thing is... how do you repair that? Best I can think of is get some gel type superglue and fill in the little open slot. But I really don't know if that's a great idea. Anyone experienced know better?
I'd include a pic in case the description isn't clear but see no way to do so.
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I doubt it's the titanium that has cracked, it must be the ceramic edge. I would probably go for a sealant rather than a glue, not that I have any experience doing this. A clear sealant would be easier to apply I would think & possibly less likely to shrink or seep inside. Or the glue Essential use which softens with a heat gun judging from the strip down videos, not all glues will do this, it would make it easier should you ever need to open it up.

Not that this will help you but the metal itslef can be polished out. My last case started getting loose and cause the metal to get mucked up from either the case or dirt wedging and rubbing. Looked and felt bad.
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I used the same mothers polish I use on my car's wheels. Didn't spend much time but feels and looks much better. Been going caseless for the last few weeks

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You'd think, but the back panel is fine. It is defintely part of the frame. Though part of me is still unclear on whether the matt parts of the frame (which show up great in rambleon84's pic) are Ti with a different finish or a separate material. Maybe the back panel is glass and it is the matt strips which are ceramic? But it is that matt radius that is missing. Here's a pic to provide 1000 words.
https://imgur.com/a/m8XvBVq

freek_zero said:
You'd think, but the back panel is fine. It is defintely part of the frame. Though part of me is still unclear on whether the matt parts of the frame (which show up great in rambleon84's pic) are Ti with a different finish or a separate material. Maybe the back panel is glass and it is the matt strips which are ceramic? But it is that matt radius that is missing. Here's a pic to provide 1000 words.
https://imgur.com/a/m8XvBVq
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? you are right it's the titanium, that is surprising!
Though I did think the black edge on the back was the ceramic back panel but now realise it is recessed & black edge is part of titanium.
Also repairing right on the edge is tricky, the softer sort of plastic filler I was thinking would be good in a small slot probably won't last long. Maybe an epoxy would be best, though they do shrink when set (well at least the electronic military compliant ones we used to use did, not that you'd need that externally on your phone, & given the small depth shrinkage shouldn't be a problem)
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freek_zero said:
https://imgur.com/a/m8XvBVq
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I even wonder if Essential might replace that under warranty as I don't think Titanuim should exhibit that sort of brittleness. Also is the rest of the titanium edge so "rough" looking? If so that would indicate a definite manufacturing defect, but I guess it must be from impact, though it looks more like compression damage to me, not that I know what their titanium is expected to perform like on impact.

freek_zero said:
You'd think, but the back panel is fine. It is defintely part of the frame. Though part of me is still unclear on whether the matt parts of the frame (which show up great in rambleon84's pic) are Ti with a different finish or a separate material. Maybe the back panel is glass and it is the matt strips which are ceramic? But it is that matt radius that is missing. Here's a pic to provide 1000 words.
https://imgur.com/a/m8XvBVq
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Yeah that is some sort of composite or something. Maybe find a simple epoxy (white?) And fill it in. You'd need to tape real well though so you don't get it anywhere else. Or just throw and case on the phone and forget.
Haven't seen a crack/chunk break off like that but luckily nothing functional broke

IronRoo said:
you are right it's the titanium, that is surprising!
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I thought so too. Granted it was a good 3ft onto tile and landed JUST so. But still... last part I thought would break.
IronRoo said:
Maybe an epoxy would be best
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I was thinking the same though I certainly won't ever be able to replace the ceramic back then, since it ain't gonna come off like the OEM adhesive.
IronRoo said:
I even wonder if Essential might replace that under warranty
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Sadly bought new from some weird "phone only" ebayer. Probably warranty replacement stock. So I don't see Essential doing anything. And that's fair IMO.
IronRoo said:
Also is the rest of the titanium edge so "rough" looking?
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The only bit that looks rough is the exposed surface where it broke off. What you see on the side is reflection of the desk veneer (the finished Ti sure is crazy reflective).
rambleon84 said:
Or just throw and case on the phone and forget.
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I'm a little tempted to do that. I've never used a case before (hate the concept) but this phone just drops so easily thanks to the super slippery surface.