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I'm considering upgrading to the Incredible from my Eris since my NE2 is ready, which brings the cost of the Incredible down to $99 for me, but I'd like to know;
How does it feel?
Does it have any weight to it?
Does the housing fingerprint up easily?
Is the finish glossy, or flat?
I'm not worried about the specs, I know it's a complete overhaul and upgrade from the Eris, I'm just curious about your overall impression of the housing and how it feels to hold it, since my local stores don't have any in stock yet.
TIA
I went from the Eris to the Incredible.
The screen and front finish is glossier than the Eris - it will fingerprint more. The back is the same matte black plastic the Eris used. The weight is about the same.
In terms of operation, it's faster, sweeter, and feels like the Eris got cranked up to 11. Totally worth my money, but you'll have to make your own decision.
Schyzm said:
I went from the Eris to the Incredible.
The screen and front finish is glossier than the Eris - it will fingerprint more. The back is the same matte black plastic the Eris used. The weight is about the same.
In terms of operation, it's faster, sweeter, and feels like the Eris got cranked up to 11. Totally worth my money, but you'll have to make your own decision.
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I'm not a fan of glossy finishes, but I wonder, if otterbox releases a commuter case for it, if that will cover the glossy portion up, hmm...
Thanks for the response, I'm still considering whether or not I want to commit to another 2 years, and hoping I can find some good pictures of that glossy portion of the device.
it's the entire front face, sans the optical trackpad.
Give it a few weeks and you shoudl be able to see it in a store - since verizon sold so many of them, they're delaying shipping on new orders anyway.
Schyzm said:
it's the entire front face, sans the optical trackpad.
Give it a few weeks and you shoudl be able to see it in a store - since verizon sold so many of them, they're delaying shipping on new orders anyway.
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I won't have to wait if I decide to get it, although I am aware that sales is delayed.
Does it feel as sturdy/solid as the Eris, or does it feel more plasticy/flexible like an Omnia?
It has the satiny finish on the back...Feels great...Nice and sturdy...
the last HTC phone I had was the Sprint hero and I noticed finger printing was way worse right away. I called HTC and was told the screen is plain Jane glass, no scratch resistance or finger print resistance.
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I won't have to wait if I decide to get it, although I am aware that sales is delayed.
Does it feel as sturdy/solid as the Eris, or does it feel more plasticy/flexible like an Omnia?
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definitely feels like the Eris, though the balance is different due to the contoured back and projecting camera lens. slightly more top-heavy.
I don't mind the back at all, actually - it's a weight reducer and looks pretty nifty to boot, IMO.
My first impression of the evo 4g when I played with it at Sprint. I was the first one in the store so I was first to use their demo unit. The unit they had was not tied down to a table and a chord. The rep was holding it in his pocket. Being first means no one has been able to mess it up(unless reps did) before I got a hold of it. These were my impression coming from the HD2.
1) The back feels more rounded. It feels more like I was holding the iphone 3gs where the back cover is curved. The hd2 feels more sharp after holding the evo4g.
2) The kick stand is spring-loaded! Awesome. I liked it. The whole kick stand felts very durable. It feels like it was made from good metal and not some cheap one. It didn’t wobble. It was sturdy! This is important! Awesome kickstand I thought! If I was able to break the kick stand and held it alone in my hand, I would assume it weighs quite a bit for its size.
3) Back battery cover feels cheap. It can flex like the same material as the incredible. In terms of material coating, its not like the hd2 where its rubberized and gives a good grip. It feels just like regular plastic. It’s not coated with anything special.
a. But unless you pop it out of the evo, you’d never be able to tell that it feels like cheap plastic. And when you have the back cover on the device, the whole device feels solid
b. The back cover doesn’t seem to be completely flushed with the seams. With the back cover on, I was still able to gently press the cover down to make it more flushed.
4) The circles around the capacitive buttons and the front speaker are SILVER. It’s not white like you see on a lot of pictures.
5) Light bleeds out of the bottom where the entire front glass meets the evo’s housing. There’s some sort of gap that should have been sealed. Very noticeable bleed especially since the light in the store wasn’t dimmed. Not deal breaking, but come on’ htc.
6) The front entire glass isn’t flushed at the top two corners near the word “hTc” and “sprint” -they sink down a bit unlike the glass near the capacitive buttons where it’s fully flushed. If I ran mu finger across the device, I could feel the evo’s housing when I hit the edge. Not deal breaking but just a matter of personal preference. Most people wouldn’t even know if I didn’t point this out. Im just very anal about every minor detail in terms of hardware build.
7) The volume rocker buttons are awesome. They don’t wiggle/jiggle or anything. They are rock solid, set in stone!
8) The power-on button near the top is also solid. It’s not fully flushed like some review websites say-making it hard to find and turn on. –psh. The button stuck out enough to find and power.
9) The entire screen looks bigger for some reason. Even though I had the hd2, and I placed it side by side, the evo screen just looks bigger than the hd2. It’s probably because WinMo 6.5 has black top/bottom bars. Using a GTX theme would made the hd2 screen look just as big. =)
10) Android 2.1 didn’t feel snappy at first, but then that’s only because sprint filled it up with bloat. Root that evo and flash a ROM. Woohoo! I can care less about the stock Rom because if I ever got it, xda is my solution for custom ROMS.
11) Front facing camera is actually decent in terms of quality. It’s actually pretty clear. Not astonishing, but good enough for day to day video conference! Review sites like pocketnow made it seem as though the front camera is choppy and pixilated. Its not.
12) Back speaker is loud and clear! It’s very nice! Better than the hd2.
13) The screen color production is better than the hd2. I noticed colors were a little more vivid and popped a little more on the evo 4g- not THAT noticeable though. However, I don’t think I would be able to tell the difference if I didn’t put it side by side with the hd2.
14) Weight of evo4g vs hd2 felt practically the same. You can’t really tell the difference. Well, I didn’t and I don’t use case coverings, etc, on my hd2 either.
15) Size, the evo did feel bigger in hand. And it is. But again, weight felt the same
16) Battery; 5 minutes before I was done using the phone, it was telling me to recharge the phone. The battery was around 23% when I first started to use it. Battery drain is very fast for some odd reason.
Those were my impression with the device. I played with the device for a good 20 minutes until I left the store. Am I sold to move over to the evo4g? yes if it was on GSM. No- since it’on CDMA and it’s also on sprint’s expensive network (personal financial issues). But in overall, there is no doubt this evo4g is a power house. I would recommend it even though I don’t own one.
Sprint.. expensive? BAHAHA!
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3) Back battery cover feels cheap. It can flex like the same material as the incredible. In terms of material coating, its not like the hd2 where its rubberized and gives a good grip. It feels just like regular plastic. It’s not coated with anything special.
b. The back cover doesn’t seem to be completely flushed with the seams. With the back cover on, I was still able to gently press the cover down to make it more flushed.
5) Light bleeds out of the bottom where the entire front glass meets the evo’s housing. There’s some sort of gap that should have been sealed. Very noticeable bleed especially since the light in the store wasn’t dimmed. Not deal breaking, but come on’ htc.
16) Battery; 5 minutes before I was done using the phone, it was telling me to recharge the phone. The battery was around 23% when I first started to use it. Battery drain is very fast for some odd reason.
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3. Yeah, that's a trade off that has to occur when you make the battery cover snap-on rather than the traditional 'slide into place' method. I noticed it with my Evo, but it's not like I notice it much anyway.
5. You can only see this light bleeding when you look at the phone directly from above. It hasn't interfered with my screen in any way so far.
16. That seems to be an issue with the phone when it's fresh out of the box. After you condition it a bit, the battery life improves dramatically.
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My first impression of the evo 4g when I played with it at Sprint. I was the first one in the store so I was first to use their demo unit. The unit they had was not tied down to a table and a chord. The rep was holding it in his pocket. Being first means no one has been able to mess it up(unless reps did) before I got a hold of it. These were my impression coming from the HD2.
1) The back feels more rounded. It feels more like I was holding the iphone 3gs where the back cover is curved. The hd2 feels more sharp after holding the evo4g.
2) The kick stand is spring-loaded! Awesome. I liked it. The whole kick stand felts very durable. It feels like it was made from good metal and not some cheap one. It didn’t wobble. It was sturdy! This is important! Awesome kickstand I thought! If I was able to break the kick stand and held it alone in my hand, I would assume it weighs quite a bit for its size.
3) Back battery cover feels cheap. It can flex like the same material as the incredible. In terms of material coating, its not like the hd2 where its rubberized and gives a good grip. It feels just like regular plastic. It’s not coated with anything special.
a. But unless you pop it out of the evo, you’d never be able to tell that it feels like cheap plastic. And when you have the back cover on the device, the whole device feels solid
b. The back cover doesn’t seem to be completely flushed with the seams. With the back cover on, I was still able to gently press the cover down to make it more flushed.
4) The circles around the capacitive buttons and the front speaker are SILVER. It’s not white like you see on a lot of pictures.
5) Light bleeds out of the bottom where the entire front glass meets the evo’s housing. There’s some sort of gap that should have been sealed. Very noticeable bleed especially since the light in the store wasn’t dimmed. Not deal breaking, but come on’ htc.
6) The front entire glass isn’t flushed at the top two corners near the word “hTc” and “sprint” -they sink down a bit unlike the glass near the capacitive buttons where it’s fully flushed. If I ran mu finger across the device, I could feel the evo’s housing when I hit the edge. Not deal breaking but just a matter of personal preference. Most people wouldn’t even know if I didn’t point this out. Im just very anal about every minor detail in terms of hardware build.
7) The volume rocker buttons are awesome. They don’t wiggle/jiggle or anything. They are rock solid, set in stone!
8) The power-on button near the top is also solid. It’s not fully flushed like some review websites say-making it hard to find and turn on. –psh. The button stuck out enough to find and power.
9) The entire screen looks bigger for some reason. Even though I had the hd2, and I placed it side by side, the evo screen just looks bigger than the hd2. It’s probably because WinMo 6.5 has black top/bottom bars. Using a GTX theme would made the hd2 screen look just as big. =)
10) Android 2.1 didn’t feel snappy at first, but then that’s only because sprint filled it up with bloat. Root that evo and flash a ROM. Woohoo! I can care less about the stock Rom because if I ever got it, xda is my solution for custom ROMS.
11) Front facing camera is actually decent in terms of quality. It’s actually pretty clear. Not astonishing, but good enough for day to day video conference! Review sites like pocketnow made it seem as though the front camera is choppy and pixilated. Its not.
12) Back speaker is loud and clear! It’s very nice! Better than the hd2.
13) The screen color production is better than the hd2. I noticed colors were a little more vivid and popped a little more on the evo 4g- not THAT noticeable though. However, I don’t think I would be able to tell the difference if I didn’t put it side by side with the hd2.
14) Weight of evo4g vs hd2 felt practically the same. You can’t really tell the difference. Well, I didn’t and I don’t use case coverings, etc, on my hd2 either.
15) Size, the evo did feel bigger in hand. And it is. But again, weight felt the same
16) Battery; 5 minutes before I was done using the phone, it was telling me to recharge the phone. The battery was around 23% when I first started to use it. Battery drain is very fast for some odd reason.
Those were my impression with the device. I played with the device for a good 20 minutes until I left the store. Am I sold to move over to the evo4g? yes if it was on GSM. No- since it’on CDMA and it’s also on sprint’s expensive network (personal financial issues). But in overall, there is no doubt this evo4g is a power house. I would recommend it even though I don’t own one.
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I generally liked your impressions until i saw you said that sprint was expensive, which is totally ignorant, sprint is the cheapest network in america i believe that has damn good coverage.
Your impressions were mostly spot-on, VERY impressive for someone who has only played with the phone for 20 minutes. You werent kidding around when you said you are anal about build quality--in 20 minutes you were able to notice all of those little details that took me two days.
Now, the back cover is actually coated, and is soft to the touch. Its not pure plastic at all.
Also, how is Sprint expensive? I pay $67/month with unlimited everything AND handset insurance. I was paying $140 with AT&T for the same plan and had no insurance(iPhone).
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I generally liked your impressions until i saw you said that sprint was expensive, which is totally ignorant, sprint is the cheapest network in america i believe that has damn good coverage.
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I agree, sprint is very good on the wallet, especially with the any mobile any time stuff, and as for coverage, I love it!
So, I was one of the idiots who soft-bricked my phone by refusing to listen to common sense and have patience. I went ahead and installed various ROMs all while knowing that my Vibrant was hardware locked. Eventually, it caught up with me and I got in a situation I couldn't get out of. I had to get a new phone and got a loaner from T-mobile for a few dyas while I waited. Using that old, crappy phone really made me long for my Vibrant back.
Well, it just came yesterday (not hardware locked!) and I started trying a few of the different ROMs in this forum. Currently on Bionix 1.8. On my first Vibrant I had used one of those Invisible Shields, but as I look at my new one I'm thinking I may forego the shield and ride bare back (I am using a rubber case - still talking about phone here). I'm amazed at the how beautiful the display is on this phone and I think the shield actually cut down on how stunning this phone is. Plus, I've read how durable this gorilla glass is and it really doesn't smear. So, I may live to regret it, but I'm gonna give it a shot. This phone really is a work of art. Maybe it's all relative because i had to deal with that loaner, but I am so glad to have my Vibrant back.
I really like this phone too and it only seems to get better with time. We've got a fantastic dev community who consistently produce quality work, we've got great individuals in the forums who help others with questions, etcetera. Sure there are going to be bugs along the way but that happens...every major software/firmware producer put out patches for software (Just think of Apple & Microsoft).
I'm using a Realook SP on my Vibrant. It looks like nothing is there and many people don't even know I have a screen protector on my phone.
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I'm using a Realook SP on my Vibrant. It looks like nothing is there and many people don't even know I have a screen protector on my phone.
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ive also heard that realook takes nothing away from the vibrant....as much as im obsessed with the screen quality of this phone, it just makes me feel very uneasy to think the screen is butt naked
Well this thing uses gorilla glass so its not really needed to have a screen protector. It will withstand a lot except for a hardcore hit and even a SP wont protect you from that.
Actually, I've heard people reporting that moderately sharp objects can scratch the Vibrant screen; the Gorilla Glass is more useful against impact/cracking than scratching.
Also, +1 on the Realook not taking away from screen quality. I got my Vibrant used and it had a SP on it that made it look sorta fuzzy; I finally decided to try a different SP and got a Realook, and WOW what a difference.
Steinheil Ultra Crystal is also pretty good. I am using it atm but I can't decide between that and the Realook. The Realook seems clearer when there are no smudges, and seems like it fits just a tiny bit better (it seems slightly bigger and thus seems to cover more exactly), but smudges easier than the Steinheil and the smudges are more noticeable.
Thanks for the suggestions. I may try one these other SP, but I still can't get over how great the screen is without one. And unlike my old SP, the gorilla glass does not smudge. What little it does, I can simply wipe on my shirt and it looks sparkling new. With my old SP, I had to use special lens or LCD glass cleaner.
This phone sure is beautiful, and I have had a really hard time trying to find a SP that doesnt distort the image quality but would hold up to the abuse I regularly subjected a phone to. ReaLook SP had my vote for the longest time, but one day out of curiosity I tried trimming down a SP intended for my TRIMBLE unit... and it has my vote... it is crystal clear, and made from some sort of window cling plastic that has yet to recieve damage from my haphazard phone manners. Just my .02, but dont be afraid to try out several different products, after all the 30-40 bucks you spend finding the right SP, is well worth it on a 500 dollar phone.
Thanks for the infomation
Thanks for the review/input on the SP's The original ones I got from TMO were about the worst I have ever used. I will try the ones all of you have mentioned
I would recommend a screen protector. I used mine completely bare for a few months, always being very careful only to put it into pockets with no other objects, and making sure that there was no grit on the screen before using it. It still started developing hairline scratches. You have to hold the phone to the right angle under a light to see them, but they are there. I've ordere a TPU case now, and I'm using one of those ultra cheap, 5 for $1 eBay screen protectors. It works fine, doesn't seem to detract from the screen, and feels smooth and pleasant like the original glass.
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So, I was one of the idiots who soft-bricked my phone by refusing to listen to common sense and have patience. I went ahead and installed various ROMs all while knowing that my Vibrant was hardware locked. Eventually, it caught up with me and I got in a situation I couldn't get out of. I had to get a new phone and got a loaner from T-mobile for a few dyas while I waited. Using that old, crappy phone really made me long for my Vibrant back.
Well, it just came yesterday (not hardware locked!) and I started trying a few of the different ROMs in this forum. Currently on Bionix 1.8. On my first Vibrant I had used one of those Invisible Shields, but as I look at my new one I'm thinking I may forego the shield and ride bare back (I am using a rubber case - still talking about phone here). I'm amazed at the how beautiful the display is on this phone and I think the shield actually cut down on how stunning this phone is. Plus, I've read how durable this gorilla glass is and it really doesn't smear. So, I may live to regret it, but I'm gonna give it a shot. This phone really is a work of art. Maybe it's all relative because i had to deal with that loaner, but I am so glad to have my Vibrant back.
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I hear you loud and clear.
Going through a near identical experience right now, except I will be without my phone for 2 weeks minimum (has to ship to US and back). I really can't believe how much I'm missing my phone. Really amazes me that there are so many complaints about the Vibrant. It's an absolutely fantastic device once you have it setup correctly. I wouldn't trade it for any other phone in the world.
2-3 days was the turn around time at T-mobile?
Yes, but I had to pay for expedited shipping $20 vs. $10 for 7 days,
I haven't gone through your experience, but one of my buddies was trying to sell me a his MyTouch slide for a good price and as soon as he turned it on I was like "ohhh.... is that what the screen looks like?" lol. For anyone who thinks this screen isn't all that great go play with another phone for a little hahaha
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So, I was one of the idiots who soft-bricked my phone by refusing to listen to common sense and have patience. I went ahead and installed various ROMs all while knowing that my Vibrant was hardware locked. Eventually, it caught up with me and I got in a situation I couldn't get out of. I had to get a new phone and got a loaner from T-mobile for a few dyas while I waited. Using that old, crappy phone really made me long for my Vibrant back.
Well, it just came yesterday (not hardware locked!) and I started trying a few of the different ROMs in this forum. Currently on Bionix 1.8. On my first Vibrant I had used one of those Invisible Shields, but as I look at my new one I'm thinking I may forego the shield and ride bare back (I am using a rubber case - still talking about phone here). I'm amazed at the how beautiful the display is on this phone and I think the shield actually cut down on how stunning this phone is. Plus, I've read how durable this gorilla glass is and it really doesn't smear. So, I may live to regret it, but I'm gonna give it a shot. This phone really is a work of art. Maybe it's all relative because i had to deal with that loaner, but I am so glad to have my Vibrant back.
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I originally wanted an Evo but got a Vibrant instead when the Evo was sold out everywhere. But I am loving it.
I was in a car with 2 Evo owners and we had our phones all running Google Navigation (whew.. one of the times my GPS worked before JI6 . My screen looked so much more colorful and crisper than theirs. It wasn't even close.
I've wondered how cool / painless it would be to mod the samsung vibrant.
Since the back plastic is easily replaceable, and you get two per box it wouldn't hurt to try this out.
What I was thinking of was cutting out a large rectangle off the back, and replacing it with clear acrylic plastic to showcase the guts of the phone, which I think is a neat to me.
However, I was going to take it to the next level and try to pop a colored led light in there. My question is, do they make them that thin?
I was just going to wire it between the battery connectors. Anyone have any idea on where to look for something like this?
Ive also been looking at colored films to place over my soft keys to make them different colors.
Anybody wanna get together with me on this?
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http://www.theledlight.com/3mmleds.html (i dont think they make anything thinner and my phone might look a little robo)
If you're OK with diffused light, you can always grind the LED a bit flatter.
-bZj
sounds like a cool idea. others may know much better then me, but im not sure you should tap into the power supply for the phone. although an led barely draws much power, im dont think i would tap into the existing battery and connections.
maybe use a really small round battery to power it seperately?
just my thoughts as it sounds like a really cool idea. keep us updated on how it goes.
ps: that is just my opinion, taping into the existing power might be fine? just my thoughts
if you figure out how to do anything cool, make a tutorial.
parts update
Okay everyone I bought some nice little parts at my local radioshack (thought they gave up on being an actual parts place, but i guess not) spent about 7 dollars for a variet of leds.
Some with built in transistors, some different sizes, etc.
Some questions, what is the point of a transistor between the led and the power source? What do I risk damaging?
I pretty much bootlegged the led straight in between the battery and the phone and it works, phone boots things work okay, only thing I notice is a SLIGHT dimming of the ledwhen my screen goes on (figure its because of the current draw).
Next step is to pick up clear plexi glass, perhaps some sandpaper to edge it down really fine. just need to think of what I can use to cut it clean
I just wanted to make a quick post to show some pictures of the new case that I got in today. I just couldn't find a whole lot of post about cases and none about this one specifically.
I'll use it for a few days to go into further detail about day to day use.
First impressions are great due to the overall look and feel of the case.
It has an awesome texture that feels like very fine sandpaper that's been used and is now smooth if that makes any sense. It also fits perfectly with a very durable and tight fit. It doesn't feel like its going to fall off or wear and lose form but only time will tell.
It also has an open top and bottom which I love simply because I can use my Audio Technica headphones again without having to take my case off every time I want to listen to music. I would love to have a closed top and bottom that also fits the headohone jack but that wishful thinking as I've yet to come across one that does.
The color is great but not the same as the picture on Amazon. It's much darker in person which isn't a bad thing just not what I expected. Even still I'm glad that I got to get a colorful case as I missed out on the Cyber Monday Moto Maker deal and had to settle for a woven white TMO Moto X. Not complaining, just kind of bummed I didn't get my custom paint job. This case is a nice alternative.
I also like that the Anker branding on the back isn't tacky and huge. Most case makers need to take a note and not slap their ugly logo or lame name all over the case and if they want too then at least make it small like Anker did. Keep it simple.
That's all I can really say at this point but will update later after a few days of use.
Here's the link in case you want to snag on for yourself:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Minima...=1386813890&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+moto+x+case
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I just wanted to make a quick post to show some pictures of the new case that I got in today. I just couldn't find a whole lot of post about cases and none about this one specifically.
I'll use it for a few days to go into further detail about day to day use.
First impressions are great due to the overall look and feel of the case.
It has an awesome texture that feels like very fine sandpaper that's been used and is now smooth if that makes any sense. It also fits perfectly with a very durable and tight fit. It doesn't feel like its going to fall off or wear and lose form but only time will tell.
It also has an open top and bottom which I love simply because I can use my Audio Technica headphones again without having to take my case off every time I want to listen to music. I would love to have a closed top and bottom that also fits the headohone jack but that wishful thinking as I've yet to come across one that does.
The color is great but not the same as the picture on Amazon. It's much darker in person which isn't a bad thing just not what I expected. Even still I'm glad that I got to get a colorful case as I missed out on the Cyber Monday Moto Maker deal and had to settle for a woven white TMO Moto X. Not complaining, just kind of bummed I didn't get my custom paint job. This case is a nice alternative.
I also like that the Anker branding on the back isn't tacky and huge. Most case makers need to take a note and not slap their ugly logo or lame name all over the case and if they want too then at least make it small like Anker did. Keep it simple.
That's all I can really say at this point but will update later after a few days of use.
Here's the link in case you want to snag on for yourself:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Minima...=1386813890&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+moto+x+case
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Yeah the color looks nothing like yours. I have a case just like it but mine is from bear motion. It had more colors to choose from. I bought a gray and red/brown. I will probably get a green one soon. Very nice cases.
Yeah, I saw the Bear Motion cases after I had already placed my order. No big deal though because I love the blue color of the Anker. How have the cases held up over time? They seem really durable.
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Just got my black BearMotion case which is pretty much the same thing as this, and the feel is great. I have a White Woven back and it was hella slippery. This case helps a ton, is very minimal, thin, and feels great in the hands.
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Yeah, I saw the Bear Motion cases after I had already placed my order. No big deal though because I love the blue color of the Anker. How have the cases held up over time? They seem really durable.
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I actually just got them yesterday, so unsure how they will hold up. The blue looks great, I will probably purchase one in that color too. Well as long as my wife lets me. lol
These are available on ebay with no branding. I've got a black one it's nice. There's also a frosted clear case, with same form factor, which is the best case ever. Love how slim these are, and how they don't interfere with front of phone at all. Do wish they covered top and bottom though.