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£30 Expansys Free Vouchers w/HD2, Any Ideas On?

So yeah I bought my HD2 from expansys, and they give you £30 worth of vouchers to spend at there site, I was thinking I would get some sort of screen protector/hard case kinda thing, can anyone recommend a favourite or any good ones?
The Site

be aware if i recall you can only spend £15 at once ie need two separate transactions (buried in the terms and conditions). one of the reasons i didn't buy my HD2 from them.
Check it tho, as it may have changed since then (but i doubt it).
EDIT: and you can't use it to buy memory cards, USB flash disks and some other things!! cheeky if you ask me

The screen is made of tempered glass so it shouldn't need a screen protector. Im using the leather case that was supplied with the phone and find it quite good for what I need. I would like to try a flip case though.
If you don't mind waiting they will also be releasing a car kit, stylus and extended battery for the HD2 in Q1 2010.

Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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jb14 said:
be aware if i recall you can only spend £15 at once ie need two separate transactions (buried in the terms and conditions). one of the reasons i didn't buy my HD2 from them.
Check it tho, as it may have changed since then (but i doubt it).
EDIT: and you can't use it to buy memory cards, USB flash disks and some other things!! cheeky if you ask me
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Oh thats a disapointment :/ oh well, Ive bought a 16gb 1 anyway from amazon. Thanks for the info
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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theres no image on their site, but Ill go have a look around the net, thanks

myearwood173 said:
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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Has your case arrived? Is it any good and any chance of some pictures?
I too am thinking about buying from expansys...

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Has your case arrived? Is it any good and any chance of some pictures?
I too am thinking about buying from expansys...
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My case? what case I havent ordered one yet. However if you mean the phone then yeah it has, ordered on the 14th (to be fair it was like 4PM) and it was sent the next day, and arrived yesterday (16th) But Im not allowed to look at it till xmas

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My case? what case I havent ordered one yet. However if you mean the phone then yeah it has, ordered on the 14th (to be fair it was like 4PM) and it was sent the next day, and arrived yesterday (16th) But Im not allowed to look at it till xmas
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Ah, sorry. It was the other chap.
myearwood173 said:
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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nyearwood172, has YOUR case arrived yet? What's it like, any pictures?

OEM Acer Travel charger kit @ Walmart - $15

So the A500 that I had bought this week did not come with the charger. Just in case anyone was looking for a replacement, the Walmart's near my house have the A500 travel charger kit in the stores. Online the price is $22 but in the store it was only $14.99! I thought it was a pretty good deal since usually power supplies for for $25-30 in B&M stores usually.
Online the cheapest i could find was the $22 at Walmart anyways for the OEM one. eBay has some, but they are mostly all knockoffs from China.
Here's the link: walmart.com/ip/Acer-A500P01/16560714
The cord is pretty short, which I think is the norm for these. Comes with the US, EU and UK adapter plates.
If you go into the store and give the clerk the number below, they should be able to find it for you. In my store it was near the other tablet accessories, small section.
0088448399945
Hope this helps someone.

Nice find.

very nice find. Now I can have one at home and one at the office plus keep one in my computer bag for that price

Just picked one up yesterday, wish it was a slimmer design though...however for someone brave enough they can make the cable longer instead of the stock short cable.

I am planning on taking this power supply (the one I bought from Walmart as a spare) and modifying one of the included adapters (probably the US one since it is the lowest profile) taking off the AC prongs and re routing a long AC side cable to where the adapter attaches to the transformer making it look more similar to a laptop adapter with a cord at each end...
This way I could still use it with the standard adapters and also have a lower profile power supply to carry in the case (without having to remove the adapter)
Ted...

It was $14.99 at my Wal-mart as well-- picked it up today.

Lord Bodak said:
It was $14.99 at my Wal-mart as well-- picked it up today.
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I must have a retarded Walmart where I live. They had no idea what I asked for, the dude just kept showing me iPhone accessories. Can you guys hook me up with a Walmart sku or something?

prophetic said:
I must have a retarded Walmart where I live. They had no idea what I asked for, the dude just kept showing me iPhone accessories. Can you guys hook me up with a Walmart sku or something?
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The UPC code from my receipt is 088448399945, they should be able to look that up, I would imagine.

prophetic said:
I must have a retarded Walmart where I live. They had no idea what I asked for, the dude just kept showing me iPhone accessories. Can you guys hook me up with a Walmart sku or something?
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You must live in Oklahoma.
I once stopped at a Subway shop in Oklahoma to get a sub.
When asked what kind of cheese I wanted, I said "Provolone."
The girl said "what" and I again said "provolone."
She said, "provolone, what's that?'
True story.

Awesome find - San Antonio
Thanks a million! You just saved me two weeks of not being able to use my Iconia!
I just got back from a trip and I think that I left the interchangeable plug part at the hotel. I was just about to order a new power supply on eBay (avg $14) but wasn't too happy about the idea of waiting two weeks for the thing to ship in from China.
Found one here at the Walmart in San Antonio for $14.95.

Thanks brother. I've been having a hard time finding one on the internet (Amazon). I found mine in Charleston, SC.

Maybe the reason for the short cord is so you dont accidentally trip over it. I'd feel pretty dumb breaking my tablet all because I trip on it's long charge cord. And this thing charges pretty quick IMO, so it's no big deal to put it down for a short time while it charges.

I am showing $14.99 online
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bwassef said:
I am showing $14.99 online
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Could you post a direct link? When I search Walmart I can't get one to show up?
Thanks

mikespe said:
Could you post a direct link? When I search Walmart I can't get one to show up?
Thanks
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Walmart No.: 550318184
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Iconia-Tablet-AC-Power-Supply-Travel-Pack/16560714

A510 Accessories Thread

I don't see one, so I'll start one. List any A510 accessories you have seen, have on order or currently own. Please keep it specific to the A510, no generic sleeves/bags/keyboards since they're pretty universal among all tablets.
I'll kick it off with the A510 case I ordered off of Amazon yesterday. Look pretty nice from the pictures, and the price is definitely good ($13 + FS). It says leather, we'll have to wait and see if it's actually real dead cow. The USB port looks accessible when the case is in the 'keyboard' position, may help with my biggest criticism of the design.
The only immediate drawback is delivery, estimated for July 2nd
http://www.amazon.com/Executive-Pre...MJYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337790016&sr=8-1
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I have this one, just got it yesterday. Very similar to the one you linked from Amazon. I paid $17, but it's down in the $13s now.
The case is lovely, nice feel, good fit. Slim - doesn't add bulk. What I hesitate on is the tablets performance in the case. Touch sensitivity seems less responsive and my webpages are loading poorly. I'm not ready to throw it out yet, going to play with settings an make sure it's not the home router or anything. Will report back once I've used it more.
This seller has a couple others available and one thing I can say is that it was hands down the best transaction as far as communication that I've had on Ebay. It's a chinese seller, they were extremely communicative. Even contacted me after the purchase to make sure I'd read that it wasn't shipping til May 13... it said that in the auction but they wanted to be sure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22101167987...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7049wt_1270

A510 Car Charger
UPDATE 6/14/12: Received replacement charger. Different body style, with a circular connector at the end mating to a micro-USB adapter. Thinking he finally got it right...
WRONG! Same thing happened, plug it into the tablet and the fuse blows. Pretty sure I know why, I believe the voltage is going to the wrong pins. Why do I think that? Because my freaking USB port doesn't work for data transfer any more, either from a memory stick or to my PC. Looks like the USB data lines are fried, but I can still use the Acer charger to charge it. So now I've got to set my new baby in for repairs, glad I kept my A500 as a backup.
Sucks being a guinea pig. I'm just going to order another wall charger, I've got a small inverter in the truck to plug it into. Should have known better, I told him to take down the Amazon listing before anyone else blows up their A510, if I get any crap from him I'll be taking it up with Amazon.
UPDATE 6/10/12: Vendor believes he sent the wrong charger, is sending another. Will update post when received.
DO NOT ORDER THIS CHARGER.
It seems to be just a regular micro-USB 5V charger used for cell phones. Plugging it in to the tablet immediately blows the fuse, at least that works the way it should. I will be contacting the vendor for a refund.
Next up from Amazon, ordered an A510 car charger. I've seen other products from this seller before, looks like this one has been custom made and molded. Under $25 w/shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/correct-SELLE...LLYI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1337964814&sr=8-5

Looking at the rooCASE Executive Portfolio for the A510 scheduled to be released on June 6th http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Execu...=UTF8&qid=1334913673&sr=8-8#productPromotions
$3.00 off when combined with Invisible Screen Protector http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Invis...OPS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338061946&sr=8-1
The A500 equivalent has some awesome reviews -->Exectuive Portfolio A500
rooCase Dual Axis http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-...YW/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1338063763&sr=8-25
Blurex Case http://www.amazon.com/ICONIA-folio-Multi-Angle-Stand-Blurex/dp/B00823NK4U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Another slim case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Smart...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4ab7c770d4
OTG/USB Host Cable (right angled) http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-M...BYJ4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1338055488&sr=8-4

loonix said:
$3.00 off when combined with Invisible Screen Protector
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Received this today. Applied it right away and it is a perfect fit with the A510. Comes with a barcode sticker for video which is this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6RU3O15QPI
They show it being applied to an iPad, but the steps are the same. I aligned it with the hole for the front camera and then down.

Flip Case

Is there a case like this
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-flip-case for the Nexus 4? I'd love to get one.
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Somehow I don't think the phone will sell enough to guarantee that. But we'll see. I'd love a flip case. Since forever ago.

I would also enjoy having this case.. Really hoping it comes out
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

Don't know how it would work without having a removable back cover
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Well, they could always make a snap on case with a cover attached.

nice
that's really nice

Would Luv this! I have a verticle Hoco leather on my Sensation now.

PDair And Piel Frama have made flip cases (both vertical and horizontal) for Nexus devices. I assume they will for the 4 as well. I just emailed PDair so we'll see what the response is.
I have a Piel Frama for my Nexus One and love it.

Solutions Etcetera said:
I just emailed PDair so we'll see what the response is.
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PDair's response:
"Thanks for your enquiry. LG Nexus 4 E960 on planning schedule, but our Marketing Department not yet confirmed the release date."
So at least they're working on it and I will wait for one of these.

Leather cases already available in Europe
There is a European vendor (docteur-gms.com) with a number of cases for the Nexus 4, including leather wallet and leather flip cases. I cannot yet post full links so add http to the following //docteur-gsm.com/en/2573-lg-nexus-4. There are many color options and styles available. If I buy a Nexus 4 (I'm waiting to see the early real world reviews by all you first adopter buyers to make my decision), I'll probably get one of the leather cases from this site. I don't know what import duties will run, but the prices for the leather cases seems reasonable when converting from Euros to Dollars (although I didn't try to calculate shipping).

Maybe they'll make one like they do for the N7, and that one is only $20 so for a phone it should be ~$10.

Just seeing if I can post a photo of the black leather flip case for the LG Nexus 4 at the site that I referenced in my earlier post. They have a white one that opens from the side, but like a lot of their products, they've posted the Samsung Galaxy S3 product photos. Hopefully, they'll get all their product photos updated ASAP once they get their hands on an actual phone.

Solutions Etcetera said:
PDair's response:
"Thanks for your enquiry. LG Nexus 4 E960 on planning schedule, but our Marketing Department not yet confirmed the release date."
So at least they're working on it and I will wait for one of these.
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Do you (or anyone else) know of any other manufacturers of leather folio cases?
I checked out the PDair and Piel Frama flip/folio cases for the Galaxy Nexus and I wasn't that impressed. I'm looking for a SLIM and simple leather folio case.

I cant wait for a flip case either.

Sorry... Started to repeat myself.

I sent out emails to several OEM's, interestingly all replied but most with generic responses. I did get one semi specific response:
"For the Nexus 4 custom flip covers, we are currently evaluating the market. Due to lack of easy access to the battery cover, requiring users to apply manual labor, use scarce tools and remove the original battery cover might cause warranty issues. This will significantly reduce the size of the market we would cater to."

kristoff125 said:
Maybe they'll make one like they do for the N7, and that one is only $20 so for a phone it should be ~$10.
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I doubt if we'll ever get these from LG

Why can't these manufacturers make a transparent snap-on case that goes on the back and includes a flip-cover? I don't see why they'd even consider the idea of "removing the non-removable battery cover" just to apply a case onto it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012257

TPU case for Huawei Ascend XT

I was searching for a case on aliexpress and came across a listing for a tpu case for the Huawei Ascend XT. The picture shows a different Huawei phone and the camera cutout is wrong so I messaged the seller and he says the pictures show a different case for a different Huawei phone but he guarantees that the listing is for Ascend XT.
I'd just placed an order. It's only $3.98. Looks like it will take about a month for it to arrive. I will report back when case arrives.
Also, I saw a tempered glass screen protector on Amazon but the cutout on the top looks like it's reversed. Also contacted the seller about this.

beware of seller EZGUARDZ for tempered glass protector. He posted a fake tracking number and never shipped. There are a few cheap tpu cases available on ebay, but i prefer something dual layer for better protection.

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There are a few cheap tpu cases available on ebay, but i prefer something dual layer for better protection.
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Agree so working on it by using cases from other phones. Slight modification needed and I will keep xda posted. We need protective cases and there are none to date.

guest_2011 said:
beware of seller EZGUARDZ for tempered glass protector. He posted a fake tracking number and never shipped. There are a few cheap tpu cases available on ebay, but i prefer something dual layer for better protection.
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Same issue. Filed ebay got refund. Bought a pack 2 glass screen protectors for 7.99 (ebay also avail in Amazon) and it fits like gloves
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201745146313?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Returned my unused $20 case to Walmart and waiting for a case from AliExpress. The seller has updated some of the pictures to show cut-outs which look like they match our phone.
When we start receiving them, we should post a picture or two and what we think of the case. Thanks .

DUAL LAYER cases are now for pre order! available on ebay ships from california. they dont ship for at least another month but hey.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-ORDER-F...e34727bbd9ac381b2382b4&pid=100507&rk=1&rkt=1&

Wow! Looks nice .

jarrettsuydam said:
DUAL LAYER cases are now for pre order! available on ebay ships from california. they dont ship for at least another month but hey.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-ORDER-F...e34727bbd9ac381b2382b4&pid=100507&rk=1&rkt=1&
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Nice but again would be nice to have real pics. The cutouts and button arrangement are wrong so those that order hopefully they will receive the right product!

Just noticed that the pictures try to match our phone, but fail in multiple places including LED.
jarrettsuydam said:
DUAL LAYER cases are now for pre order! available on ebay ships from california. they dont ship for at least another month but hey.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-ORDER-F...e34727bbd9ac381b2382b4&pid=100507&rk=1&rkt=1&
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divineBliss said:
Just noticed that the pictures try to match our phone, but fail in multiple places including LED.
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I think they just didn't have one to take pics of. The description even assured that it is for our phone. I might order one Friday and see what happens.

Not related to cases. But the Seek Thermal camera don't work with this phone. No power draw for micro usb charging port

Another case, pricier but nicer. No actual pics once again!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Asce...571652?hash=item43fc695a44:g:bLcAAOSwnHZYdls0

Mine arrived today. Not as a good of protection as the one from Wal-Mart but for less than $4.00, I'm happy. Good fit as well. The tempered glass screen protector is installed on the phone. Pretty good fitment on the screen protector. Maybe too small by 1 or 2mm.
Edit: Just checked aliexpress and some sellers are selling tpu cases for $2.00.
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9000RPM,
Thanks for pics and writeup. For $16 difference are you okay with the AliExpress case? It looks good enough for me - got same one coming. Don't think that $2 case is worth it for me - no black available .

@divineBliss,
Yes, overall I am satisfied with the case. It gives you a little bit of protection but I don't think the phone will survive a long drop. The material is thinner and the overlap is a bit smaller than the walmart one.
As seen in the picture, the back pad is of a different material that offers more grip than the borders around it.

Somewhat off topic.
I found a wireless charging pad on Amazon listed for this phone? Does anyone have a charging pad that can just give this a quick try to see if this phone really can charge wirelessly?
ONX3 (Black Wireless Pad) Huawei Ascend XT Ultra Slim Universal Fast Charge QI Wireless Charger Pad Station with Slip Resistant Rubber Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8L1284/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_J9fFyb1SZ6AAF

Just confirmed for you that it can't charge wirelessly.
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Somewhat off topic.
I found a wireless charging pad on Amazon listed for this phone? Does anyone have a charging pad that can just give this a quick try to see if this phone really can charge wirelessly?
ONX3 (Black Wireless Pad) Huawei Ascend XT Ultra Slim Universal Fast Charge QI Wireless Charger Pad Station with Slip Resistant Rubber Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8L1284/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_J9fFyb1SZ6AAF
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Just confirmed for you that it can't charge wirelessly.
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Thank you, I figured as much but it still would have been cool to have some unlisted features.

You might be able to find a wireless charging receiver to stick on the back of the phone and into the USB connector, but kinda kludgie for me and don't know how well they work . I don't like wireless charging due to power loss through heat and heat is not good for the phone/battery.
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Thank you, I figured as much but it still would have been cool to have some unlisted features.
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Any good quality cover for op3.
Please advise