New TPU Case out! - Acer Iconia A500

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!)

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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 ;-)

Warning: Don't buy this case for fuze

I purchased this case from daydeal.com
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=28226&cat=3920
And it puts pressure on both the outer edge of the touch screen and the touch pad at the base of the machine. The fit is great, but this button/screen pressure renders the screen and buttons useless.
If anyone has any advice other than throwing this in the garbage, please let me know. I've considered a dremmel tool session, but I'm not sure it's worth it on such an inexpensive part.
Buyer beware!
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sand it down using a nail filer.
I agree. It seems that several cases like this have the same problem. I used a small knife, but you can use just about anything to scrape down the inner mold remnants and then it works fine.
Well, sure... thanks. Like I said, I might break out the dremmel tool and do a nice finishing job on this.
The main point is that we shouldn't HAVE to alter products to make them have their basic function. To me, this is like buying car tires that are square, and all you have to do is shave off the corners until they're round so they can roll. $13, or however much it is going for these days, is really quite expensive for two pieces of plastic. It's even more expensive when they don't work out of the box.
So, buyer beware.
Would it have been so tough to include the case name into the thread title? Generically mystery threads ain't cool...
I got a similar case... but all I did was spend 2 hours of filing lol... sucked but works great so far.. hopefully the coating doesn't peel off anytime soon.. not bad for a 9 dollar case on ebay
mine it's transparent any suggestions?
ekruse said:
I purchased this case from daydeal.com
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=28226&cat=3920
And it puts pressure on both the outer edge of the touch screen and the touch pad at the base of the machine. The fit is great, but this button/screen pressure renders the screen and buttons useless.
If anyone has any advice other than throwing this in the garbage, please let me know. I've considered a dremmel tool session, but I'm not sure it's worth it on such an inexpensive part.
Buyer beware!
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Thanks!!! I got my case the same night I loaded a new ROM. My case only caused intermittant problems, so I thought it was the ROM. I was getting ready to flash to the previous ROM when I read this thread. I removed the case and have not had the problem since. My case was clear also. My solution was to throw the case away and order a different style case.
Is this just as bad..
I was looking at possibly getting this case for my Fuze, then I seen this thread. This case looks pretty much the same, but not sure as how
it will fit, and I rather not purchase something that will cause problems.
It's from a different website, but could potentially have the same issue.
Anyone think it's worth it? Or just forget that style of case altogether?
Also wondering, if these types of cases hender in when your trying to acess the 'softkeys' on the screen [the lil calender & contacts spot]. I like being able to slide my thumb from there to the buttons, but i was wonder if the lil spot between could become a problem. Thanks.
http://www.wirelessground.com/fuzeobcsmoke.html
i love the black rubberized case. i got it off of ebay and just sanded down the inside with some rough sandpaper. i painted the inside black because the edges show and now it looks great.
I bought something similar, but it was the black silicon case, so it is flexible. It's a bit annoying at times, as it is flimsy, but it does what I need it to do. I picked this thing up for around $6 shipped on ebay.
If you read my thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459761 you will see what I did. All I did was sand down the inside upper left of the case and it has worked perfectly ever since. I posted pictures in the thread also. Hope that helps.
The case is really great, after you take the pressure off the inside upper left corner.
For what it's worth...I have this case in pink and I haven't had a single problem. I put it on the second day I had my device and it's been on ever since (only removed a couple of times to get to sd and sim).
I didn't need to file anything down. Maybe the difference is in the manufacturing of the color lot.
For those who don't mind spending a little more to protect their investment...(To me it's a BIG investment) http://www.noreveusa.com/product/HTC_P4600_-_HTC_Touch_Pro_Tradition_leather_case.html All buttons and interfaces accessible. Great protection!!
Seidio Innocase
Got my from Seidio and no mods was needed. Touch worked perfectly right out of the box. Link take you to the case and the clip combo, but if you choose not to use the clip, the case can be purchased by itself.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HLCSR2HTFE-BK
I have that case. . just went ahead and ground it down a bit. . ain't no thang at all. But before doing that, it did mess the screen up.
jlee1026 said:
Got my from Seidio and no mods was needed. Touch worked perfectly right out of the box. Link take you to the case and the clip combo, but if you choose not to use the clip, the case can be purchased by itself.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HLCSR2HTFE-BK
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50 bucks?!
Man. . I think I paid like 5.
I know that's with clip, but holy crap that's a lot for that case.
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Well, sure... thanks. Like I said, I might break out the dremmel tool and do a nice finishing job on this.
The main point is that we shouldn't HAVE to alter products to make them have their basic function. To me, this is like buying car tires that are square, and all you have to do is shave off the corners until they're round so they can roll. $13, or however much it is going for these days, is really quite expensive for two pieces of plastic.
It's even more expensive when they don't work out of the box.
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So, buyer beware.
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Couldnt agree more,I bought a new fuze from att and when it got here the spring or the slide one was way loose,it clicked when you are talking on it, called to get a replacement exchange the day after, I was told I would have to BUY another phone and when they recieved mine they would credit me.I am still p.o.ed,I told they lady that I already paid for a new phone and apparently didnt get one and this wasnt right.
at&t version of the case
I haven't noticed any problems with the "same style" case offered by at&t, but, I popped the top cover off of mine. I have a "invisible shield" screen protector on my Fuze, and noticed a slight indentation on the top left corner, and I also noticed a slight indentation above the left & right areas above the "HTC" logo at the bottom of the screen. Like I said, I haven't noticed the problems pointed out here, but I thought that if I'm seeing an indentation on the invisible shield,
then there has to be some pressure being applied to the screen. I went ahead and shaved the areas noted with the red in the photo below. Hope this helps.
I got a similar case off ebay too:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220306410400&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
works great. no need for filing whatsoever.

OEM Fuze screen protector

anyone know where i can get another original screen protector that came in the box? i liked how u couldnt even tell it was on there, and how it was made of a hard, almost, thin glass, type of plastic. Unlike most of the other screen protectors that are thick and bendy.
any ideas? or anywhere that sells ones VERY VERY similar to the original?
thanks!
I've been thinking the same thing, hopefully one of the many guru's here will have an answer!
Me three! Surely someone sells the OEM one. Post, people! Tell us who!
I know the OP asked about the OEM screen protector, but i've been using these on all my portable devices and they are quite literally the best screen protectors i have ever used. When applied correctly there is zero distortion and the screen looks exactly as it is without the protector.
http://www.overlayplus.com/US/dis_product.asp?model=HTC_ProTouch&modeln=Touch%20Pro&prod_type=screen
Its a bit on the pricey side but last night my fuze slipped outta my hand, did a nice midair tumble and slid screen-down across the edge of my desk leg, it only got a slight scratch that i buffed out with plastic polish
I'll be happy to snap some pics if you guys are interested.
I will update that a friend of mine who also owns a Fuze called HTC to ask them if he could purchase another OEM screen protector and the customer service person he spoke with told him they do not sell them separately but that he should check daydeal.com if he wanted the OEM screen protector. So, he took that to mean the ones daydeal.com has for sale for the Fuze are the same ones HTC supplies with the phone.
I cannot confirm this as the one he ordered has not arrived yet but I will try to remember to post here when I hear from him on these.
What about InvisibleShield? Anyone using that one?
http://www.zagg.com/support/whatis.php
These have worked out well for me. The anti-glare ones work very well.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-at_t-fuze-accessories_3350.htm
I had the invisibleshield one but found that it was too grippy and it wasn't as clear as i hoped it would be. I've got 2 pictures here, you can see the optical clarity in the 2nd picture by comparing the reflection of the cologne bottle in the screen with the actual bottle. The screen protector covers both the screen as well as the buttons.
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I found that my invisible shield one has a bit of a orange peel finish on it which i didn't like too much. This one is actually smoother than the screen naked.
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I will update that a friend of mine who also owns a Fuze called HTC to ask them if he could purchase another OEM screen protector and the customer service person he spoke with told him they do not sell them separately but that he should check daydeal.com if he wanted the OEM screen protector. So, he took that to mean the ones daydeal.com has for sale for the Fuze are the same ones HTC supplies with the phone.
I cannot confirm this as the one he ordered has not arrived yet but I will try to remember to post here when I hear from him on these.
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Update: He received the screen protectors he ordered from daydeal.com and by the looks of them, they are essentially the same as supplied with the Fuze from the factory. He and I both looked at it and it looks and feels the same. If you like the OEM one, I suggest ordering from daydeal.com if you need a replacement. And no, I'm not affiliated with them. Just passing along the info.
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Update: He received the screen protectors he ordered from daydeal.com and by the looks of them, they are essentially the same as supplied with the Fuze from the factory. He and I both looked at it and it looks and feels the same. If you like the OEM one, I suggest ordering from daydeal.com if you need a replacement. And no, I'm not affiliated with them. Just passing along the info.
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I just ordered one of these and will post the results one I get them.
i second the boxwave one. its friggin clear and easy to put on
http://www.boxwave.com/products/cle...h-crystal-screen-protector-at_t-fuze_3350.htm
however, shipping is hella slow
but really nice product
i got the 3 pack and screwed up the first one but totally worth it
I ordered these from daydeal and would NOT state that they are 1:1 compared to the shipped one. HOWEVER, love it. It's a slightly different material (kinda anti glare but the "blur" is fully acceptable for me) and I had some concerns reg. finger friendliness but that's not the case. Stylus operation is easy (by far not so rubbery as the invisible shield). Form, fit and applying was very easy (much easier than the stock one). I bet Martin Shield is the best but I still think money well spent. On top, not so prone to fingerprints as the shipped protector.
good or better than OEM protector
I concur that this screen protector from DayDeal is as good as or better than (in my opinion) the original OEM protector that came with my Fuze.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=34547
I ordered only one last week, but I may order a few more just to have them on the ready.

natural leather longevity discussion

bought the natural leather back for verizon and loved the initial look, but a few weeks in i'm seeing dark spots from my hands. i'm assuming this is dirt. i'm very easy with my phone and it only goes in my pocket alone. I've tried Weiman leather wipes but they don't seem to be cleaning it. anyone else running into this issue?
it's more noticeable in person but you can see it in the pictures
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yikes i think they made the leather TOO natural. i think they shouldve put a layer on top to shield it from the elements
Legacystar said:
bought the natural leather back for verizon and loved the initial look, but a few weeks in i'm seeing dark spots from my hands. i'm assuming this is dirt. i'm very easy with my phone and it only goes in my pocket alone
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That's the beauty of leather in stead if aging it gains character and beauty
I like how my natural leather back aged but after a month or so it turned completely black where my hands would grip, this was fine for me but would kill the resale value (I usually change phone once a year-year and a half). last week my natural leather back ripped and and i ended up ordering a cognac leather backed one instead, its lighter then i expected but oh well.
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I like how my natural leather back aged but after a month or so it turned completely black where my hands would grip, this was fine for me but would kill the resale value (I usually change phone once a year-year and a half). last week my natural leather back ripped and and i ended up ordering a cognac leather backed one instead, its lighter then i expected but oh well.
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did motorola replace it for you?
Legacystar said:
did motorola replace it for you?
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For $25+tax they sent me a brand new phone(they put a $250 hold on my card so that i can get the new one then send mine out). Sucks that MetroPCS charges $15 when you change phones though :/
I got the new one within 7 days, it shipped from china.
MustangFTW said:
For $25+tax they sent me a brand new phone(they put a $250 hold on my card so that i can get the new one then send mine out). Sucks that MetroPCS charges $15 when you change phones though :/
I got the new one within 7 days, it shipped from china.
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did you go directly through motorola or through metroPCS?
MustangFTW said:
For $25+tax they sent me a brand new phone(they put a $250 hold on my card so that i can get the new one then send mine out). Sucks that MetroPCS charges $15 when you change phones though :/
I got the new one within 7 days, it shipped from china.
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I purchased the pure edition from Motorola directly and did the warranty swap through them.
It was a pretty smooth transaction, although seems like I'll be paying for return shipping.
There was an article on one of the android sites, I forget which one, outlining how to clean it using saddle soap. I've used the stuff in the past and it works wonders on leather.
Found the link: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-clean-leather-back-your-moto-x-and-make-it-smell-oh-so-fresh
bugsy said:
There was an article on one of the android sites, I forget which one, outlining how to clean it using saddle soap. I've used the stuff in the past and it works wonders on leather.
Found the link: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-clean-leather-back-your-moto-x-and-make-it-smell-oh-so-fresh
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i'm going to try this, they used it on black which wouldn't really show any dirt removal. but i will try it.
My navy blue model is a month old and it looks like it's fresh out the box (well, except for a big scratch near the top where I gouged it with my nail on accident ).
Yeah it's pretty much impossible to keep the leather pristine with daily use. I got the black leather and I sometimes wish I'd gotten wood instead, but overall I still love it. I keep my phone in it's own pocket and I'm gentle with it, but even a the wrong swipe with a fingernail will put a dent in it. My black leather doesn't show much dirt, but I've got a fair amount of denting.
Well boys, tried the saddle soap and it doesn't seem to help.
It's leather!!!! It will wear and absorb the oils from your hands. It isn't going to look new.
I knew after a few days it wasn't going to hold up well. I would have been okay with a little wear over time but I didn't go two days before I noticed spots on it. I ended up exchanging it.
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I have always thought part of the beauty of leather items, was the aging process. I have always done things to accelerate the process, I never thought anyone would want to curtail it.
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I knew after a few days it wasn't going to hold up well. I would have been okay with a little wear over time but I didn't go two days before I noticed spots on it. I ended up exchanging it.
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Exactly how I felt. I wanted it to wear and get that "Used Leather "look, but over time. Would have been nice if it could have stayed the natural color for more than 2 days.... went back and now i have bamboo, NO RAGRATS
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I have always thought part of the beauty of leather items, was the aging process. I have always done things to accelerate the process, I never thought anyone would want to curtail it.
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it would be nice if it was an even wear in, but a large dark spot is just unsightly
Legacystar said:
it would be nice if it was an even wear in, but a large dark spot is just unsightly
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the rest will get darker with time and you will get some scratches and scuffs too, don't worry aboit that. Mine was scratched out of the box, I chose leather because it continues to look good in spite or even because of the wear
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the rest will get darker with time and you will get some scratches and scuffs too, don't worry aboit that. Mine was scratched out of the box, I chose leather because it continues to look good in spite or even because of the wear
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My 2013 plastic back looked flawless till the day I got rid of it...

Slickwrap for the Z-force?

Has anyone gotten a Slickwrap for their Z Force?
I ordered 1 and when I received it, the sides were clearly cut for the Z. I just received the replacement and it is the same.
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Has anyone gotten a Slickwrap for their Z Force?
I ordered 1 and when I received it, the sides were clearly cut for the Z. I just received the replacement and it is the same.
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I just ordered one... I'll confirm once I receive it.
I just sent got the dbrand xda 2 pack deal, gives the back a little protection, adds some grip
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I got the slickwraps. Tore that sucker off because it interfered with my moto mods (Would not connect properly) even though it's aligned as best I could.
The side pieces are perfectly aligned, no issues here. They must have fixed it.
Well, I have now gotten 2 replacements and each one has been too small to cover the sides of the Z Force. I am going to request a refund.
Good idea. I ordered a wood skin if that changes anything...
D brand skins has nice sets. Customizable. I just ordered a camera skin. It scratches too easy, and a skin should fix it.
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D brand looks good, but it doesn't seem to offer side protection.
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D brand looks good, but it doesn't seem to offer side protection.
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That they don't. Dbrand usually prioritizes fit before adding extra fluff. If the side pieces aren't supplied, it's usually because they thought it would be too much trouble for users.
Slickwraps just goes for volume.
does the wrap (dbrand or slickwraps) help with how slipper the phone is? I want to use the phone without even the style mod.
50% off right now at slickwrap got one for my moto z,3ds,Xbox controller and S7.
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For some reason, mostly sales, i keep ordering Slickwrap skins and I highly don't recommend them.
The last one I ordered, marble, looked plain bad, nothing like the photo on the site. Same thing with the gold flake, thing was actually kind of metallic. Odd for a wood skin but...
Bought one for the G3 and it's fit was uncomfortable, not to mention the mahogany wood grain was not as realistic as the exoskin I was used to or dbrand.
Plus when I ordered my black marble skin my wife order a few for he v20. It took 20 days to arrive.
Not a fan at all.
fr4nk1yn said:
For some reason, mostly sales, i keep ordering Slickwrap skins and I highly don't recommend them.
The last one I ordered, marble, looked plain bad, nothing like the photo on the site. Same thing with the gold flake, thing was actually kind of metallic. Odd for a wood skin but...
Bought one for the G3 and it's fit was uncomfortable, not to mention the mahogany wood grain was not as realistic as the exoskin I was used to or dbrand.
Plus when I ordered my black marble skin my wife order a few for he v20. It took 20 days to arrive.
Not a fan at all.
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I usually go for dbrand all the way. Tried slickwraps just out of curiosity... Ended up tearing the sucker off because it interfered with my moto mods. Took them 1 month to respond to my RMA request...
I got a marble skin on special during their 30% sale for it... It's decent, but marble effect looks a little faded. Don't know how it compares to slickwraps.
karendar said:
I usually go for dbrand all the way. Tried slickwraps just out of curiosity... Ended up tearing the sucker off because it interfered with my moto mods. Took them 1 month to respond to my RMA request...
I got a marble skin on special during their 30% sale for it... It's decent, but marble effect looks a little faded. Don't know how it compares to slickwraps.
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I guess I should've taken a photo. I don't think anyone could tell the Slickwraps marble skin, I ordered the black, was supposed to be marble. There was no texture. It was like they printed a marble texture on plain vinyl. My only comparison, again since I'm a wood skin fanatic, is the dbrand concrete. That wasn't obvious as concrete, my wife thought it was supposed to be wood, but it was textured as you'd expect.

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