Hey again!
I apologize if this has been [kind of] covered and I've read through some of the other threads about skins, but I wanted to know if anyone has gotten a Casemate Vroom for their N1 and your thoughts?
I got a silicone case/screen protector from ebay, mad cheap (like $4), and it does the job, but I want to get something that looks nice as well. The screen protector I have on this works well, surprisingly, since it was paired with this cheap case, but I dropped the phone straight on its face today (just a flat plop, but it was only 1-2 feet) and the case did its job, but got me rethinking.
With that said, I like the look of the Vroom as it adds a little flare to the phone as well as functionality, so I wanted to see peoples' thoughts. Thanks!
If anyone has this, please let me know. I am really considering buying one, but I wanted feedback if anyone has this.
I have one. It's an ok case, here are my pros and cons:
Pro's:
- It's a good looking case, when it's not all dusty and covered with stuff ( see cons ).
- It will protect the phone well in the event of a drop.
- It's easy to grip.
Con's:
- It's rubber, so it attracts every piece of dust, lint, whatever may be around.
- The top portion actually blocks the light sensors of the phone so if you use the auto adjusting backlight it's not going to work. Also it doesn't shut the screen off when it's close to your face while on the phone, then illuminate it when you pull the phone away from your face. I thought about cutting this top piece off with a razor blade, but I haven't done it yet because I don't feel like making the case look like crap...
I'm a car guy, so that's the main reason I bought the case. I figured it would be sweet to use when I go to shows/track. That's probably the only time I will use it though.
Hope that helps you.
Is it really covering the sensor? the picture looks like it isnt...
Anyways OP check this case out, this is what I got, it fits perfectly, looks great, and cheap! Definitely the best bang for the buck.
The seller is pretty good by the way, I got my order in 3days.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d28bb22ee
Also available in, blue, green and pink
I used this case for the first few weeks I owned the phone. I do really like the design of the case, however I found that after a few weeks it becomes loose due to the material used for it. Also, they have since released a new version in the past week that no longer covers the sensors, but in doing so it looks as if it reduces the area it covers on the phone. This worries me that due to the material used it may have issues with staying properly seated on the phone once the material has loosened. Another note on the material is that it is very grabby. By that I mean that if you put it into a pocket it is a little tough to take it back out. Other than that all of the proper areas are cut out and sit well.
I have since switched to their Gelli case which I now prefer. It is a harder material, and doesn't have the issue of stretching or loosening. It also shows off the phone more, as it is a clearer smoke style material.
Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realize that it covered the sensors (at least the pics on the website still show the old one). I'll take a look into the ones you've suggested. Thanks guys!
Yah , found out that the older version did cover the sensor. But the new ones don't.
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Thanks for the feedback. I didn't realize that it covered the sensors (at least the pics on the website still show the old one). I'll take a look into the ones you've suggested. Thanks guys!
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Just ordered one of these, it's the coolest looking case by far but I never ordered because of the proximity sensor being covered, seems they have fixed that now as there is a new version on their website so we'll see how it is when it gets here. It's the first case I'm actually looking forward to getting for the Nexus, just don't seem to be many stylish cases for it like there are for the iPhone.
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invisibleSHIELD - Look it up for the Diamond my mate got it and it hardly shows any finger prints even after a days use and smudges whilst retaining the sheen of the device, also your back and front will be fully protected whilst keeping its form factor... if you have microscopic scratches like mine on screen that are obvious in well light conditions they will also disappear after application- ordered mine already...
Review and good pics... http://joeygadget.com/2007/08/15/on...-shield-screen-protector-for-iphone-and-treo/
They are available on ebay in most countries for Diamond - make sure you get the legit one as I am sure there are **** counterfits...
The ones for the iPhone are very hard to install and keep all of the little bubbles out, have plenty of patience when installing.
Although it is tough, the appearance after installation is extremely ugly.
Esp the screen.( no more grossy). I finally uninstalled it ( my wife said that my diamond is very ugly after the invisible shield, looks like an old PPC) and use other anti scratch screen protector and silicon case for body protection.
I have invisible shield for both 3g iphone and touch diamond...installation was easy actually but it doesnt look nice....u can tell theres something on the screen.
Would not recommend
I've already ordered one but couldn't installed it properly. It was very very hard and although I tried to be very carefully, still a lot of bubbles remained under the iShield. I put it off again and now I've got no screen protector anymore. Instead I use the original pocket case to wear the Diamond in my pocket. I think my fingers won't be able to scratch the display when touching it
Thanks for all the feedback
Interesting after install my friends one looked alright to me... hmmm I will post some pics after install and post my findings...
Anyone have a positive experience?
My friend's iPhone 3G looks MINT with it, literally can't tell it's there... But it was a ***** to install, especially around the corners.
I got one the other day and i'm sending it back, it looks apawling, far from invisible. I followed the instructions to the letter but couldn't get all of the little bubbles out, plus it just generally makes an expensive phone look like a piece of plastic junk.
Another thing is it doesn't actually cover the corners of the front of the phone so when i dropped mine the other day the corner got scratched.
Personally I wont use InvisibleSheild again as I believe their claims do not live up to the actual real world application.
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I got one the other day and i'm sending it back, it looks apawling, far from invisible. I followed the instructions to the letter but couldn't get all of the little bubbles out, plus it just generally makes an expensive phone look like a piece of plastic junk.
Another thing is it doesn't actually cover the corners of the front of the phone so when i dropped mine the other day the corner got scratched.
Personally I wont use InvisibleSheild again as I believe their claims do not live up to the actual real world application.
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Might make it look plastic, but I really can't say since my friend's iPhone IS plastic. Heh hopefully yours works out better, OP.
Mixed Views
Such mixed views - I have a feeling its down to having the patience to do the install properly - same my mates Diamond looks mint... hmmm
I had one of these for my Diamond and wasn't happy at all. I'm a very patient person but after a while it was just getting on my nerves. Trying to get it to bend around the case without leaving any air bubbles was just impossible. The parts that did stick down OK didn't look that nice either. It has a strange rubbery feel to it that I just don't like at all. I ended up ripping it off in frustration. Looked at their site and you can get your money back but you have to send it off to the states and I can't be bothered with the hassle or cost so I've just chalked it up as experience and will not recommend the product to anyone at all.
i bought and installed it right after getting my diamond. you can definetly see
that there's a protection layer on it and i wasn't at all satisfied for the first
week or so after application because the invisible shield felt sticky. it took me
the better part of 2 hours to get it right with no bubbles.
it's been some weeks now since installation and i'm pretty happy with the
shield. the stickyness is gone almost completely. i still can't slide my fingers or
stylus as smoothly over the touchscrees as without the shield tho.
in the end it's worth it for me because the device won't get any scratches at
all and i really hate scratches on my shiny devices
nuumuun said:
i bought and installed it right after getting my diamond. you can definetly see
that there's a protection layer on it and i wasn't at all satisfied for the first
week or so after application because the invisible shield felt sticky. it took me
the better part of 2 hours to get it right with no bubbles.
it's been some weeks now since installation and i'm pretty happy with the
shield. the stickyness is gone almost completely. i still can't slide my fingers or
stylus as smoothly over the touchscrees as without the shield tho.
in the end it's worth it for me because the device won't get any scratches at
all and i really hate scratches on my shiny devices
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Would be great if you can post some pics front and back at a few angles in high light - not too much too ask surely lol oh and maybe put a cherry on top.
But seriously some pics would be great...
Everyone go to zagg.com/theshack.
This is supposed to be expired but its still spitting out codes. Use any bogus employee code ( really put anything in), then just use an email that hasent been used yet. I've tested it out already so it works. Just use the code quick
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Everyone go to zagg.com/theshack.
This is supposed to be expired but its still spitting out codes. Use any bogus employee code ( really put anything in), then just use an email that hasent been used yet. I've tested it out already so it works. Just use the code quick
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Hey thanks! I just ordered the full body kit, came out to 9 bucks after shipping
are they any good?
i dint work on the custom invisible shields covers and other stuff i wanted to try ..neither the battery thing ...
So many people say its a PAIN IN THE ASS to get them on.
Well I will take mine to the mall where they have a kiosk for invisible shields they will put em on for ya for free and if they f up or you don't like the way they do it, they'll give. You a new one for free
I have always used bodyguardz.com. They cover the entire phone, and easy to put on. 2 full body sets 24 bones. Custom cut for each phone, and work great.
Heh, I've had a zagg full body for my Hero for probably about like 2 weeks probably longer. Its still sitting on my kitchen counter...
@jvz -
Sure, it's a PITA to get them on, but the alternatives aren't exactly much easier. Each brand is slightly different, but overall results are comperable.
ZAGG -- Most recent purchase (month ago) included a 'sponge' as a fluid applicator, plenty of fluid in the 'cup' that held it, and was a nearly perfect fit for the screen area on my Sprint Hero. Yes, the InvisibleShield feels a bit 'tacky' after first application, moreso than Bodyguardz, but most of the excess friction (and any remaining cloudiness under the cover -- minimal) seems to go away after a few days. Overall, ZAGG does exactly what it claims. Caveat: if you get particles between the screen and the cover during application, either live with them, or get a new cover and start over -- if you try to 'lift' it and re-apply you will end up making things worse. Apply it well the first time, and you are good to go.
Bodyguardz -- Most recent purchase (6 months ago) included a 'pump-spray bottle' as a fluid applicator, and perhaps not quite enough fluid for applying a full body set, although the bottle could be refilled from the tap a few times. (most applicator fluids are nothing more than water with a drop or so of a lubricant like baby shampoo). The screen piece fit my old Touch Pro just fine, but the body pieces were in many cases a few millimeters too long or too short, depending -- not perfect coverage. The pieces are easier to 'slide around' during application than say, the ZAGG shield, but you will still risk trapping particles if you feel the need to 'lift' and start again. Apply it right the first time -- no matter that brand. Overall, the 'feel' of the Bodyguardz was excellent beginning on day one -- visibility was initially marred by cloudiness that went away within a few days. The body pieces began to pickup dirt and peel within a few weeks, although the screen and button pieces stayed admirably affixed until removal.
ZAGG vs Bodyguardz -- No winner. Different, but similar, including performance under various lighting conditions. ZAGG might be slightly harder to install, but not by much. Bodyguardz might feel 'smoother' on day one, and ZAGG might look 'clearer' on day one, but by a week in they are practically indistinguishable to anyone who isn't used to the subtle differences.
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I personally use wrapsol. I tried both invisible shield and wrapsol. Invisible shield is a solid product but after a few months, it starts to turn yellow and it starts to feel rubbery. Application is a pain in the ass to install for invisible shield but rather easy on wrapsol. They stop selling the front screen protector for wrapsol, all they sell now is the full body protection kit.
Just my two cents
Regardless how well they work, you won't find anything like this for 6.25 (plus shipping and handling)
I just ordered 3 and it was 24 dollars and some change.
Thank you for this post!
great find, wanted to get one before just didnt want to pay full price,
I too ordered one !!
I just hope they will ship to india without any problems
I ordered 2, 15.49. Can't beat it.
thanks for this!
better yet guys -- you can get it for FREE!
zagg.com/blueshirt/index.php
The form only verifies that it has @bestbuy.com in it. So if you know how to wrangle DNS/email you can setup something like this:
[email protected]
and you'll get the coupon for a FREE one
wish i would of seen this last week when i bought my hero. oh well i only paid $22 for it at bestbuy.
I ordered two and they got here for $15.
I just opened the packages and am having a hard time with it. I haven't even started trying to apply them, I am just trying to decide if I even want to.
They feel really grippy. The whole point of the touch screen is that it is smooth as silk so your fingers slide across it easy. With this zagg stuff, I am not sure that they will.
Also, I have the sprint hero. It has that sort of charcoal brown finish on the back. It is really smooth and nice feeling. It is actually my favorite thing about the phone.
After applying this zagg stuff, the phone will now be glossy and not smooth anymore. There is no way around it. I was hoping these films might show up and when they harden, feel as hard and slick as glass. Instead, I am faced with the choice of taking away the properties of my phone that I am in love with, for the advantage of keeping it scratch resistant (two month and no scratches anyway...)
What do you guys think? Anyone feel the same way I do?
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I ordered two and they got here for $15.
I just opened the packages and am having a hard time with it. I haven't even started trying to apply them, I am just trying to decide if I even want to.
They feel really grippy. The whole point of the touch screen is that it is smooth as silk so your fingers slide across it easy. With this zagg stuff, I am not sure that they will.
Also, I have the sprint hero. It has that sort of charcoal brown finish on the back. It is really smooth and nice feeling. It is actually my favorite thing about the phone.
After applying this zagg stuff, the phone will now be glossy and not smooth anymore. There is no way around it. I was hoping these films might show up and when they harden, feel as hard and slick as glass. Instead, I am faced with the choice of taking away the properties of my phone that I am in love with, for the advantage of keeping it scratch resistant (two month and no scratches anyway...)
What do you guys think? Anyone feel the same way I do?
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i never buy the full body skins. i only buy the screen one, that's all you need. just be careful how wet the phone gets when applying, i killed a brand new palm pre once.
anyways it will feel a bit sticky for awhile, like a day. after that you won't notice a big difference in touch and feel. i do know when i first put mine on my hero, the screen acted funny for about an hour until it sorta dried, like the touch wasn't responsive. it's perfectly fine now.
Thank you thank you thank you. The website says 75% off a single item, so I didn't even bother trying to add more. Damn, paid extra $3 for another shipment. Still, I saved $37 off retail, so still not a bad deal at all. Have used these and recommend them all around; they do have a kinda weird texture, yeah, but they're almost bullet-proof.
So, I keep getting a problem with ghost touches and grubby fingers and I wanted to get a screen protector. Opinions seem to vary wildly on them, so I was curious what everyone recommends. I was actually looking at the Monoprice ones (since they're under $5 shipped). Has anyone tried the the "high transparency" or "matte finish" ones from here?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10843&cs_id=1084307
Or is there another kind you like?
I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Anti-Gla...7?pt=AU_TabletAccessories&hash=item3cbd6dd853 and they work really well. Easy to apply as well.
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I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Anti-Gla...7?pt=AU_TabletAccessories&hash=item3cbd6dd853 and they work really well. Easy to apply as well.
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Cool, thanks. I might have to get those. .... I like this part.... "Accessory ONLY. Device not included" ....darn!
Having a spare is nice too!
I use xoskins. They have a lifetime warranty and they look better than anything else
Thanks. I ordered the ones Zires mentioned -- just awaiting shipment. We'll see how they work out, but for $3.11 I'm not out too much.
@ponyboy82,
Still good for me. The matte finish is great.
I am using the one that came with the Aegis case. After about 4 months it has started lift up around the edges so the time may have come for a new one.
Do any of those screen protectors that claim to allow for reading in daylight really work?
thanks you for the info
Just following up... I finally received and applied the screen protector that zires suggested, and it works great. The installation went pretty well -- I used the hot shower trick as well as some tape on a pen to pick up a couple stray pieces of dust. I actually failed to line it up correctly so had to pick the whole thing back up and reapply it, and it still turned out great. This was actually the best screen protector install I've done.
If anyone else is looking for screen protectors, I'd really recommend the matte/anti-glare ones. It sounds like any of them should be about the same. I actually ordered some for a couple of our phones. I haven't tested daylight reading yet, but it definitely cuts down on smudges and glare, and I haven't had ghost touches happen again yet. The NC won't magically get brighter, but just reducing glare should help in daylight. It does cut down on the clarity a little, but overall not too bad.
I really like the Monoprice matte screen protectors -- I've used them on a number of devices (including the NC) and they are extremely durable, they don't have reflection problems, and their surface feels a lot better than some of the other screen protectors I've found on Amazon/E-Bay.
They're the typical static cling type.
Check out ebay, I bout 4 for 5 bucks shipped, I bought screen covers for my phone tablet and all r great quality, they r generic but u won't notice the diffrence
HTC Wildfire S (VM) "s-off" "rooted" Stock Rom
Well, when I got my Vivid, I was leaving 4 years of iPhones behind, so I don't know a life without using phone cases, since we all know how not-that-resistant iPhones are.
The thing is, I live in Brazil and the HTC Vivid isn't sold here. A friend brought it to me from a trip to USA, and I needed a case, and the only way was to buy it online.
It took me weeks of love making with Google until I finally found a store that seemed reliable and that didn't charge over US$80 only for the shipment.
I was really into the Speck purple-ish one, but the shipment was still expensive (don't remember how much they wanted to charge me but it was more expensive than the case itself so still not worth it). I'd seen many people talking about lots of cases that only had in black, and my phone is white so that didn't make any sense.
So I came across myIncipio.com. They offer two different cases for the HTC Vivid, and I chose the Feather Ultralight one, because of the material its made, the colour, price & shipment rates.
Yeah, it leaves all the buttons free, and I'm not that into this on the case, but other than that it's really good. I got it in blue so it looks really good on my white phone.
I've had several polycarbonate cases in the past and I thought this would be the same as them, but the touch is really soft, in a way that I can't describe. It feels so amazing that on the first few days with the case I was always stroking it - lol.
My phone hasn't suffered any falls since I bought the case, so I can't say much on this yet, but it seems to be protective enough - of course it's so slim that it could protect much better, but i believe that it'll work great for every day use. I tend to drop my phones a lot when trying to put them on my pockets (I'm not very bright and I wear super tight jeans a lot) and this case seems to be perfect for this kinda thing.
Anyways, if you're looking for a nice case that won't look bulky, this is the one.
It's US$14.99 on myIncipio.com
Also it comes with a clear screen protector & the usual cloth + applicator card, it's really easy to apply and I didn't get any bubbles at all, didn't have to use the applicator. It's not anti glare or anything but looks really clear and avoid scratches quite fine.
And note that my buttons are getting copper-ish.
It looks really sleek
Although it looks like it wont do well with falls, but good at maintaining everyday wear and tear.
It probably doesn't add any weight to the phone?
i also have the white vivid and this blue case and i love it it doesn't get in the way of any head phone jack
DjSpunz said:
It looks really sleek
Although it looks like it wont do well with falls, but good at maintaining everyday wear and tear.
It probably doesn't add any weight to the phone?
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No, it doesn't add any weight at all.
Just a few hours after I posted here my phone dropped for the first time since I bought the case a couple of weeks ago.
Not a single scratch neither on the phone or the case itself. So far so good.
I was really worried because the back cover just ends up half the way across the room when the phone drops and I read people saying that it might damage it permanently, like never being able to keep it in the right place again.
So I'm really glad to have something holding the back cover in place.
And it's incredibly light, and oooh feels so good to touch that I'm starting to concern my friends, can't stop stroking the phone - ROFL.
My wife has the same case and seems to like it...I have the white, Speck candy shell, which I love...it covers everything accept the screen...and the camera and speakers of course...had it off and on hundreds of times while flashing ROMS, taking sd card in and out, and the case has held up to the abuse. Think it was around $30...AT&T and amazon both have them.
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium
I received this case by requesting it here
With that said, here's my initial thoughts on the case:
It arrived well packaged from Amazon, as most items I order are.
The case itself feels nice in the hand and does not really bulk the phone up like I expected it to do. Its stitched all the way around with no fraying and the edges are rolled over allowing for an appealing look. It has the magnet clasp that does cause a bit of havoc with the s-pen, but no too bad and thats to be expected with a magnet. I attached an image showing lines drawn and the magnets field to give you an idea of what to expect. Overall the exterior of the case is nice, feels good in hand and I like it.
Moving inside, it does have 4 slots for cards and an opening for bills on the left side, my cards slid in and out without issue and just enough is left exposed so you can grab them easily, the same stitching in used on the inside, however, around the card slots it appears to be rolled and glued, its neatly done so hopefully the edges will remain rolled over as the cards are slid in and out, time will tell.
The actual part you put your phone in is like a rubber material. Not hard at all but seems to to an adequate job of retaining the phone, it shouldn't scratch anything and all the ports are easily accessible. I do not like how it makes the volume and power buttons recessed as it makes them a bit difficult to use but not unusable at all, just a bit harder is all.
Drop protection? Honestly, I don't know. I have never used a case like this before as I tend to need rugged ones for my line of work but looking at it, I think it would do good. No obvious weak areas, with that said I'll call it adequate seeing as I am not willing to test it.
Lastly, my wireless charging works fine with this case installed, it also doesn't interfere with my tempered glass screen protector, no issues at all. I would say it's a good quality case that should protect decently and I appreciate the workmanship that went into making it. I have never had a leather case prior to this one so I don't have a whole lot to compare it with, I don't know how it will wear, if it will or really what to expect...time will answer that one.
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Just an update here, I don't know what's triggering it but when using this case I would say probably 40% of the time when I remove it from my pocket and open it, the camera will be running. It wasn't like that the first day or so but it's becoming an issue. I swap cases and problem goes away, I don't wear tight pants or anything so don't know. Anyways, might just be mine doing it for some reason but felt it a significant enough issue to post here.
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Just an update here, I don't know what's triggering it but when using this case I would say probably 40% of the time when I remove it from my pocket and open it, the camera will be running. It wasn't like that the first day or so but it's becoming an issue. I swap cases and problem goes away, I don't wear tight pants or anything so don't know. Anyways, might just be mine doing it for some reason but felt it a significant enough issue to post here.
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Do you have the "double tap on home to launch camera" enabled? This might be a culprit if it only happens on this case. Perhaps when you pull the device out of your pocket the home button is being pressed.
Also - I submitted a request via that thread about two weeks ago and still heard anything back. Honestly, I am kind of put off that they replied asking for a post and likes and then haven't had the decency to uphold their end of the deal.
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Do you have the "double tap on home to launch camera" enabled? This might be a culprit if it only happens on this case. Perhaps when you pull the device out of your pocket the home button is being pressed.
Also - I submitted a request via that thread about two weeks ago and still heard anything back. Honestly, I am kind of put off that they replied asking for a post and likes and then haven't had the decency to uphold their end of the deal.
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Good call, I'll check when I get home. Also, I got it by asking via message on Facebook. I replied to that thread then messaged them. If you haven't, give that a try. They seen like a nice enough company.