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Nexus 7 2013 back scratches easily?

Hi!
The 1st generation Nexus 7 had a really great durable back but the 2013 version seems to scratch really easily. I have only had my device for about 1week and have been extremley careful with it. But yesterday I noticed 2-3 scratches on the back of the device.
Does it scratch easily? A bit dissapointing since the last back cover was really durable.
Br J

Jaxione said:
Hi!
The 1st generation Nexus 7 had a really great durable back but the 2013 version seems to scratch really easily. I have only had my device for about 1week and have been extremley careful with it. But yesterday I noticed 2-3 scratches on the back of the device.
Does it scratch easily? A bit dissapointing since the last back cover was really durable.
Br J
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I would like to know too.

I've only had mine a week, but I've not noticed anything. It's been in a trouser pocket a couple of times and in and out of a laptop bag.
Still looks brand new, its got a nice rubber feel to the back of it.
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chris6565 said:
I've only had mine a week, but I've not noticed anything. It's been in a trouser pocket a couple of times and in and out of a laptop bag.
Still looks brand new, its got a nice rubber feel to the back of it.
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Ok. Then maybe it was just bad luck. Because Ive been really careful with the device.
Br J

Jaxione said:
Ok. Then maybe it was just bad luck. Because Ive been really careful with the device.
Br J
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I have a scuff mark on the back of mine from trying to "encourage" it to fit into a minisuit case designed for a first gen N7. The back surface is sort of a hard rubber material. I liked the texture of the back of the first gen better.
I also preferred the slightly thicker edge of the older one. The new one is like holding a piece of plate glass, the edge is a bit thin and not quite as "sure" feeling as the first gen (to me anyway). I'm sure it's probably psychological, but I always feel a little like it's about to slip out of my hand when I hold it in portrait mode. Anyone else feel that way?

Had mine since day 1. No case. The back is still perfect.

WTF? Its hard rubber. To scratch it you'd have to gouge it with something hard....Bought mine on day one. no a scratch. Hardly leave it in the case, throw it on to the leather sofa all the time.

You might consider a dbrand skin. It is durable and will reduce scratches and fingerprints.

afremont said:
I have a scuff mark on the back of mine from trying to "encourage" it to fit into a minisuit case designed for a first gen N7. The back surface is sort of a hard rubber material. I liked the texture of the back of the first gen better.
I also preferred the slightly thicker edge of the older one. The new one is like holding a piece of plate glass, the edge is a bit thin and not quite as "sure" feeling as the first gen (to me anyway). I'm sure it's probably psychological, but I always feel a little like it's about to slip out of my hand when I hold it in portrait mode. Anyone else feel that way?
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I usually hold mine with my fingers wrapped around the device, thumb on left and other fingers curled around the right (I'm right handed). If I hold it by just pinching the left side, it does feel a bit unstable as the rubber doesnt have the best grip.

Jaxione said:
Hi!
The 1st generation Nexus 7 had a really great durable back but the 2013 version seems to scratch really easily. I have only had my device for about 1week and have been extremley careful with it. But yesterday I noticed 2-3 scratches on the back of the device.
Does it scratch easily? A bit dissapointing since the last back cover was really durable.
Br J
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Dude, same here. I took care of my Nexus 7 2nd gen really well. I left it on the table, and went back to look at my tablet and I had a scratch. My 1st gen Nexus 7 would have never scratched this easily. I had it for over a year and no scratches, but my 2nd gen... I didn't have the same luck with. I'm going to buy a case asap.

I've had this device bare for just over two weeks now and not a single scratch anywhere. I've not been extra careful or anything and I've dropped this thing once or twice. No signs of damage whatsoever. It's soft touch plastic and with past experience with soft touch plastic, it's quite hard to scratch.
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Multicores said:
I've had this device bare for just over two weeks now and not a single scratch anywhere. I've not been extra careful or anything and I've dropped this thing once or twice. No signs of damage whatsoever. It's soft touch plastic and with past experience with soft touch plastic, it's quite hard to scratch.
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Bad luck then........Because I have treated it very carefully. Havent even taken it outside my home yet. Still I have one fairly deep scratch on the back of the device. Have ordered a case now because I dont want any more.
Br J

Poetic Slimline
I assume you would like to keep your device bare but I am loving my Poetic Slimline case. It feels great, hardly adds any bulk and has a great wake lock feature. It protects the back and the screen. $9.95/free shipping on amazon right now. Can't beat that with a stick.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimline-Portfolio-Automatically-Manufacturer/dp/B008NMCPTQ

pmr5019 said:
I assume you would like to keep your device bare but I am loving my Poetic Slimline case. It feels great, hardly adds any bulk and has a great wake lock feature. It protects the back and the screen. $9.95/free shipping on amazon right now. Can't beat that with a stick.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimline-Portfolio-Automatically-Manufacturer/dp/B008NMCPTQ
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Just bought one of thoose and its great! Really nice case!
Br J

If you want to prevent scratches, you can always get a skin from Dbrand. They're very good.

Do you guys think replacement back covers will be available to order online one day?
A small section on mine actually has the soft touch textured part flaking off.
Based on iFixit's teardown it seems relatively easy to remove the back.

DonMigs85 said:
Do you guys think replacement back covers will be available to order online one day?
A small section on mine actually has the soft touch textured part flaking off.
Based on iFixit's teardown it seems relatively easy to remove the back.
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ATP I've not seen replacement backs for the Gen1 and it's been out for 15 months. I doubt it.... Unless someone on eBay parts one out.

danvee said:
ATP I've not seen replacement backs for the Gen1 and it's been out for 15 months. I doubt it.... Unless someone on eBay parts one out.
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I've seen some parts on eBay which claim to be Asus OEM for the 1st gen but I wonder if they're legit...
Plus the Nexus 2013 has the wireless charging coil built into the back plate

I doubt it will scratch easily. Mine is still good since day 1....

I've had mine for over a month and it has no scratches on the back. I quite like the back actually, even though it's plastic it feels great and grippy.
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Wood Back Discussion

A lot of people have got their new wood back Moto X's now so I thought I'd start a thread for discussion specific to that. I've seen both love and hate for them.
Personally, I was very disappointed by my Walnut back. I knew the backs were finished to look like their specific wood choice, but I was still expecting real wood with real grains. Unfortunately, it appears the real wood is just covered by a fake printed wood grain design much like the wood paneling and finishes of furniture and other electronics. It has a very unnatural, papery feel as well. Overall very disappointing, especially when a cheap skin can accomplish the same thing.
Quality control also seems to be lacking. My back was perfectly smooth but there are a number or reports of people with bumps, dents, and scratches. Great example here which looks like a bad application of the wood laminate (or whatever it is they're using for the surface grain).
I'm not trying to turn people away from getting the wood backs (it's still a great look) but I do want people to know what they're actually getting. I've exchanged mine for bamboo back, which is true bamboo and not a finish, but also ordered a DE with a second code I had just in case (will return one of them).

I had bamboo but due to some charging issue returned mine for walnut, I much prefer the black trim than white. I plan to get a real wood back by Toast and stick it on, but it depends on how much I like the pattern of mine walnut back when I received it, if it look nice enough I can just stick a wet apply screen protector on it and be done with.
Bamboo is the nicest I think and I would have stuck with it if isn't for the white trim. Also with bamboo if you pay attention to the edges, they are darker because it's where the cover is being glued to the phone, so it take away the look a little. I also feel the bamboo back being quit thin so I'm not sure how the walnut/ebony back will be.
Overall I much prefer fully black phone. I have a strong dislike of iPhones, so that may be one reason why I can't stand white phones.
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My ebony back had me bummed as soon as I opened the box. First, it had a white or greyish speck right in the middle of the back. It was not a scratch or dent. It had no depression of any kind; it was just not wood color. Second there was some marring around the flash and in the upper corners.
I knew it wasn't real ebony, but I at least expected something along the lines of laminate flooring or a cheap guitar. I agree with your assessment that it looks and feels like paper. Even without my unit's specific flaws, I am surprised that anyone would find this to be a good thing. Perhaps it is my experience of years ago working with veneer and cabinetry, but after seeing it I didn't even bother to turn it on.

I have to agree with this post honestly. I had ordered a "regular" back Moto X right before Christmas eve and was very happy with it! Then, when the rest of the wood backs came out on January 21, I was within my "return period" so I opted to order a Moto X with ebony back and then was going to return my original Moto X.
I got the ebony one like 3 days after placing the order and was seriously not too impressed. I think, I too, was expecting something different from what I received. I think the OP explained it best that it has a very paper feeling. It honestly felt like an "insert" and just didn't feel as nice as the regular back. Plus, I am VERY anal about keeping my things looking nice for the long-haul. I felt like the wood back just wouldn't old up over time, mostly with like palm sweat I was worried would eventually distort the look of the wood. Thankfully there were no dents or other oddities like the image I posted, it just wasn't what I was expecting it to be. I think I would've preferred it better if it was like a laminate or something like that. I ended up returning it in favor of keeping the original Moto X I bought.

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Bamboo is the nicest I think and I would have stuck with it if isn't for the white trim. Also with bamboo if you pay attention to the edges, they are darker because it's where the cover is being glued to the phone, so it take away the look a little. I also feel the bamboo back being quit thin so I'm not sure how the walnut/ebony back will be.
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I like my bamboo back but I do agree that being forced to have the white trim is a let down. Also I noticed the darkening around the edges and glue makes sense. I have a black front and I'm getting a black bumper case to cover the white trim and have a slight level of protection.

I absolutely love my walnut back. It's smooth and feels perfect.

I ordered walnut and dont know if im going to like it or not.
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I got the ebony and it's a beauty. Definitely scratch prone though. In fact there were scruffs right out of the box. Gonna get a full body protector for it instead of a case so I can see the beauty
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Hate how smooth the wood back is. Got the ebony and it looks gorgeous, but the feel just isn't there for me. I also don't really care for the edges that are made of metal and are sharp. The plastic backs are much more comfortable and don't make me nervous about dropping it.
Maybe I am just picky.

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Hate how smooth the wood back is. Got the ebony and it looks gorgeous, but the feel just isn't there for me. I also don't really care for the edges that are made of metal and are sharp. The plastic backs are much more comfortable and don't make me nervous about dropping it.
Maybe I am just picky.
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Are you sure that edges are made of metal?

nm.

do the toast covers add much thickness? I've never seen one live.

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I think it depend on which wood color you get, the walnut and ebony ones supposed to come with metal.
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I have a walnut back and the edges are plastic.

I've returned 1 Ebony backed Moto X because of an imperfection in the finish that was applied. It looks like the back was smudged or something before the finish was dry. I've ordered another one because aside from that, I didn't have any problems with the look and feel. It's an actual wood back so I feel like scratches and things of those nature will give it character! I could be fooling myself though.
Related to the Toast models, I just applied one to my gf's Moto X (bamboo) on Friday night and she really likes it. The white backing was definitely picking up a ton of dirt and scratches so it was very much needed. It actually surprised me that the backing doesn't add much to the dimensions of the phone. From what I can tell, it's actually pretty transparent feel wise with the edges.

I just received my Ebony today, and I'm in love with it. (Admittedly, it's the first new phone I've had since my HTC Inspire 3 years ago!) So anything at this point will feel amazing lol. I also haven't handled the regular version moto x. The ebony back is kind of papery as some have said, but I like the way it feels compared to my old aluminum/metal HTC Inspire. No imperfections in the finish at all. Very happy with it. My one and only gripe, is with sweaty hands, it can get a little slippery, but the device is so small i can almost wrap my one hand around the entire thing lol

I got my bamboo moto yesterday. Overall it feels simply amazing in the hand,it's just as ergonomic as the plastic and woven backs. The only worries I had were that it had some weird like damage to it, but after seeing others' bamboo moto,it's apparently a feature or unique look to the bamboo back. As others are saying, there is a dark border around the edges but you'll grow on it or learn to ignore it it isn't that big a deal. The only worries I have with the wood back are my very, very oily and sometimes sweaty hands as I'm at afraid I'll ruin the back. Overall, the bamboo is my favorite aesthetically and ergonomically. I recommend it over the sandy feeling Ebony or Walnut.
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The teak backs look awesome in person

i just received my bamboo today. i like it a lot but im a little disappointed that the wood doesnt come up flush with the white around it. theres a lip aroound it instead. its definitely real wood. i think they applied some kind of layer to protect it. remember the moto x does come with a nano coating to make it water resistant. so this might be whats applied to the wood also. overall im pleased since bamboo is really a plant rather than a tree so the layers are naturally thin.

My Walnut is perfect.

Got my bamboo on Friday and might send it back. It too has about 10-12 bumps on it also. Most are towards the bottom half of the device.
Its going to go back, I'm not happy with it. Will see if they can work out getting the extra $30 off again this time round...I still have a mesh black one that was also going to go back, but will have to hold onto it until the new one arrives.

Question to Moto X owners - experience with wooden back

Hi all,
I sticked to the Sony Xperia Z line the last years and now time has come for a new mobile. To cut things short - the coming Moto X Style is definitely on my radar now. I love the possibility to customize its looks, and here comes my question to all Moto X users that have opted for a wooden back cover: What are your experiences in terms of durability and looks after some months of use? Would you go for the wooden finish again? I am a bit scared that the wooden back will look cool in the beginning and soon wear off and lose its charme...

Moto reps said during the launch event, that the 2015 backing will be better than the older models and more durable.

Does this imply there have been issues/complaints about the previous models?

take55 said:
Does this imply there have been issues/complaints about the previous models?
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Yeah I think I remember hearig a review that people had peeling problems and discolouration. But obviously Moto fixed any issues with manufactering defects so atleast you get good customer service.
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Wondering how slippery the wood backs are. I hated how slippery the gs6 was
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Same here... Good thing they give 1 do over if you don't like it
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I've had the 2013 Moto X with the Bamboo back for about 1.5 years and it has been great. It's not too slippery and I've had no issues with discoloration or durability. The 2013 Moto X had four wood options: Bamboo, Walnut Finish, Ebony Finish, and maybe Teak finish or something. I don't remember the last one. The Bamboo back was real bamboo and didn't have any issues, but the "finishes" were not particularly durable and would peel away from the backing. I don't know if they were real wood or just a laminate made to look and feel like wood, but they were not great quality. I think you can feel confident getting a wood back as long as you know it's real wood and not some cheap imitation. My guess is that after the negative feedback, they will use real wood for all of the backs, but I don't know. I personally am going for leather this time around, but just to see how it is, not out of disappointment with my wood back.

mckayrytting said:
I've had the 2013 Moto X with the Bamboo back for about 1.5 years and it has been great. It's not too slippery and I've had no issues with discoloration or durability. The 2013 Moto X had four wood options: Bamboo, Walnut Finish, Ebony Finish, and maybe Teak finish or something. I don't remember the last one. The Bamboo back was real bamboo and didn't have any issues, but the "finishes" were not particularly durable and would peel away from the backing. I don't know if they were real wood or just a laminate made to look and feel like wood, but they were not great quality. I think you can feel confident getting a wood back as long as you know it's real wood and not some cheap imitation. My guess is that after the negative feedback, they will use real wood for all of the backs, but I don't know. I personally am going for leather this time around, but just to see how it is, not out of disappointment with my wood back.
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It must be real wood since they advertise each one has a unique grain pattern.

gthing said:
It must be real wood since they advertise each one has a unique grain pattern.
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That's pretty bad ass.
Does anyone know if the backs are swappable afterwards? Or is this permanent after moto maker?
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Subiegsr said:
That's pretty bad ass.
Does anyone know if the backs are swappable afterwards? Or is this permanent after moto maker?
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It's permanent ... but they let you change it out within 14 days if you don't like it.
You also have 14 days from delivery to redesign or exchange your customized smartphone or watch.
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http://www.motorola.com/us/consumers/about-motorola-us/About_Motorola-Legal-Terms_of_Sale/About_Motorola-Legal-Terms_of_Sale.html

I too had bamboo back. It was surprisingly durable

speaking as a guy that works doing phone repairs i boubt it will not be changeable but motorola phones are always very difficult to work on. i do not expect it to be possible without significant experience. i just had to change a battery on an older x today and it was hell separating the back. and these things tend to be harder not easier on newer models https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Motorola+Moto+X+Back+Cover+Replacement/16971

Leather vs Silicone back

I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?

jamespat93 said:
I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.

I am also looking for comments on black leather vs. black silicone back.
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tech_head said:
I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
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Why would you pay more for wood just to put a sticker over it?
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.

I am more concerned about the leather dissipating heat. I would think the wood and then leather dissipate heat better than silicone.

2014 was leather. Loved it, but after reading all the good things about the new silicon backs i decided to go that route. Plus, the leather was a bit slippery, so i figured with the bigger phone the silicon back would help with the grip. Can't wait to finally get it.

I ordered the leather, I'm excited to try something different. Plus I already have a white oak and walnut back on my Mi4.
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jal3223 said:
So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?

jamespat93 said:
What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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Here is youtube video of unboxing of one with leather:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevvV-sXj6k
I am getting leather one that will be delivered Friday. I think it will be OK.

I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell

SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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With a name like SalTNutz, I'm not surprised you've got wood.

SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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If you want to keep it slippery, try some diluted lye. It may cause some discoloration, but will render the oils into a really slick substance.
It might work on your phone, too.

jal3223 said:
So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me...
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Oh, I must be the party of one...I love the silicon back. The texture is different and pleasant. Maybe that's just compared to crappy silicon cases I usually have on my phones or the faux-leather backing of my Note Edge.
It also seems like it'll be durable. Naturally, it won't scratch like the back of most metal/glass phones, which often quickly renders a phone unattractive and unsellable.

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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.

While waiting, I was second guessing my decision to get the soft grip over the leather, but I really like it. I would order the same again.

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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
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Ohh ok that sounds good then. What kind of leather would you compare it to? I had a G4 with a leather back before, do you know if it feels similar to that? Or is it harder or softer?
I went with the silicone back but keep wondering if I should have went with leather.

Is there any other phone or material you can compare the silicone back to?

I just got mine today and got black leather. So far, I really like it and am looking forward to see how it looks as it ages.
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Im going to be using it in a Case. So I can't really see how back should matter? Also, what was the consensus RE heat?
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Pebbled Leather vs Ballistic Nylon vs Soft Grip

Anyone felt all of these?
Mostly concerned about how well these different backs will wear in the long term. I would *like* to use the DT2 without a case due to the sheer size of the phone without a case. My current phone just has a silicone sleeve - but even that I think will make the already large DT2 too big.

I felt all the ones Verizon had/sells. They are all different. Your guess is as good as mine on how they will hold up over time.
I was going to go with no case, then I dropped mine and got a sharp burr on the aluminum frame. Cosmetic, but it is sharp and annoying, so now it's in a case. Lol
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JasonJoel said:
I felt all the ones Verizon had/sells. They are all different. Your guess is as good as mine on how they will hold up over time.
I was going to go with no case, then I dropped mine and got a sharp burr on the aluminum frame. Cosmetic, but it is sharp and annoying, so now it's in a case. Lol
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I have a feeling that will happen for me as well. I haven't had a phone out of a case in...ever?
Which one did you wind up with? I'm hesitant to get the leather...I keep phones forever, and if the back of the phone looks anything like my shoes that won't be good. I'm not sure what the "soft grip" actually is. I feel like the nylon will probably wear the best, but I worry about snags when out of a case. I tend to work/play around bare metal objects (engines, etc) and they have "burrs" and other stuff that would probably grab it. Hmm. Decisions. I'd rather just have a "carbon fiber" back like my Razr Maxx has...

Here is what I thought the ones in the store leather I didn't like it looked cheap. Ballistic nylon was OK I was going to get it because they didn't have the soft touch. They found a black soft touch and I loved it.
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I got the grey nylon. I like it a lot. Can still see it pretty well through the clear tpu case I got.
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I just ordered mine, but went to the Verizon store to see and touch the phone and it's different options. For me, it was between the soft grip and the leather. The nylon felt too slick for the width of the phone in my hands. I felt as though I would be really testing the new Shatterproof screen with that option. I chose the leather because it felt the best to me with the way the phone sits in my hand. My only worry is how it will wear over time. From looking and feeling, I think the soft grip and ballistic nylon options will last the longest.

I went with the pebble leather. I preferred the slight resistance over the soft grip.
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I went soft grip. Leather seemed a little cheapish like it would show scuffing. Ballistic seemdd like it will hold dirt and crud.

I did soft grip and didn't like it at first as I thought it was too slick to the touch. I went to the V store to feel the other materials and didn't much 'if any' difference in grip, so I"m sticking with the nice modern look of the soft grip...

I went with the leather. Matches the steering wheel, shifter and arm rest in my pickup.