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Is there a soft touch battery cover available for the Nexus s? Hate the regular one, its the single biggest flaw of the Nexus besides not having a micro SD card slot...
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I agree. This is the most frustrating thing because the thing feels like a bar of soap in your hand. The only thing I found which might give you a better grip and not much bulk are the gel skins. I got one on order so when it gets here I'll report back.
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The Seidio extended battery comes with a grippy battery cover. The cheaper alternative is one of those gel cases.
Another option is spraying some Plasti-Dip on the oem cover.
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the problem with gel cases is that they attract too much dirt and stuff. gel cases don't look good after wearing them in the pocket for a few days...
I'm curious about this too. Its the one thing I despise about the nexus s. It truly looks like a Samsung LCD tv with the horrid glossy back. I hate my slim 360. I hate the fat ps3. Sony's lucky the picture I get from my ex400 is amazing or I would hate that too. I hate shiny plastic. Matte ftw.
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It's also one of the reasons I live my epic 4g. The rubberized back is the ****. And why the **** didnt Sammy implement the sliding port doors on the nexus s or gs2?? Genius idea.
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it's frustrating as a user which has always bought HTC Devices since the HTC Magician (Windows Mobile). The built quality was always great with HTC and the Nexus One had a great casing.
The Nexus S is a nice device but the battery cover is one of the worst covers i've ever seen. I'm preparing a blog article where i'll be writing about nexus one vs. nexus s pros and cons...and i found quite some points for both of them...still undecided which of the two companies did a better job at their time...
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
Is there a soft touch battery cover available for the Nexus s? Hate the regular one, its the single biggest flaw of the Nexus besides not having a micro SD card slot...
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I agree. those are about the only things i disliked about the nexus s. i know you're asking about just a battery cover, but have you checked out rearth's ringke case?
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I finally got the gelaskin after waiting 4 weeks. It sucks. Its not any less slippery than the phone and its just a pretty picture. If you want antislip don't waste your money.
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get the incipio feather case, its rubberized and doesnt add too much weight.
I got one of those mesh cases off ebay for £2, its weird as it feels like rubber but is hard like plastic, adds no bulk and gives nice grip, yet its easy to get in and out of my pocket. Its funny as I have bought a few cases, some really expensive ones but this "cheap" one is the best.
+1 for Incipio Feather. It's annoyingly expensive being a brand-name case, but it adds almost no thickness to the phone and gives you that nice soft-touch feeling, makes it much easier to hold this thing.
This phone isn't nearly as hard to hold onto as the less-curvy first-generation Galaxy S phones like the Vibrant and Fascinate (the Captivate and Epic were not so slick and thus don't count).
Does it fit European 9023 devices?
synaesthetic said:
+1 for Incipio Feather. It's annoyingly expensive being a brand-name case, but it adds almost no thickness to the phone and gives you that nice soft-touch feeling, makes it much easier to hold this thing.
This phone isn't nearly as hard to hold onto as the less-curvy first-generation Galaxy S phones like the Vibrant and Fascinate (the Captivate and Epic were not so slick and thus don't count).
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incipio nice case
I have one that's not bad and its basic rubber like, its back makes it look like the Sensation :thumbdown:lol so any opinions also if there is a great thread on this a link would be good?
Thanks
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TheCrow1372 said:
I have one that's not bad and its basic rubber like, its back makes it look like the Sensation :thumbdown:lol so any opinions also if there is a great thread on this a link would be good?
Thanks
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looking for a flip case or just one to cover the back? unfortunately there's not much choice with our phones
I have this one, it's cheap and pretty good
I use a black leather flip case by PDAir. Costs roughly $28, great look & feel. I've used PDAir cases for my earlier WM phones, so I'm happy with it.
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I have this one, it's cheap and pretty good
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Similar here, using S CURVED GEL CASE COVER FOR HTC Incredible S. Looks, feels nice and it doesn't make phone bulky. For screen I went with cheapest Matte Anti Glare protector. Survived a couple of drops (~2m) on tiles and still works like new (so I guess this would rate as Good )
Ive got the S one too, its got good grip, the sides are a bit rough so theres great grip.
It kind of breaks it up on the back too, I think it looks a bit weird without the case
It adds better feedback for the buttons too
I had This, very nice
I have the case mate barely there,I guess it won't protect very much, but it came with my phone when I bought it (used).
For screen protectors I use HTC Original ones bought on ebay.de (about 3eur 2protectors) they are nice.
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I have the case mate barely there,I guess it won't protect very much, but it came with my phone when I bought it (used).
For screen protectors I use HTC Original ones bought on ebay.de (about 3eur 2protectors) they are nice.
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That is the same one I have, cost me $15 and it's pretty good but makes mine look bulky
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That is the same one I have, cost me $15 and it's pretty good but makes mine look bulky
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It funny because I can't use the phone without it, I think it's too thin/slippery maybe because I had the phone with the cover since I bought it...
Otterbox defender.
Next best thing to Nintenium. Not cheap though.
I use the casemate barely there cover and a HTC original screen protector too. Reasonably good protection against scrapes and scratches, no extra bulk but won't protect against a hard knock or a drop I reckon.
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I use the casemate barely there cover and a HTC original screen protector too. Reasonably good protection against scrapes and scratches, no extra bulk but won't protect against a hard knock or a drop I reckon.
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just the same as me.
But I am thinking of buying HTC S510 pouch too.I saw one of a friend's HTC HD2 and it was amazing.
For prospective buyers from England, I got me a" iGadgitz Dual Tone Black Durable Crystal Gel Skin" from Amazon
Cheap cheerful, pretty solid and has a screen protector included. Great!
None! Thats the best one.. especially for the inc s.. Give thx to the surface. 1year using, Nov scratches.
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I am using an Otterbox Commuter case.. The back is very similar to the device itself, but it adds a little bit of bulk to it.. (not much though). This case protects your phone against pretty much everything except for water (offcourse). I even dropped my phone once of the stairs and you couldn't even see it. Another good thing about this case is the fact it has two layers: rubber and a plastic case around it. The positive thing about this: the rubber also protects the earphone jacket and micro USB-plug against dust etc.. That was one of my main reasons to go with this case.. not the cheapest though, but it is excellent! Also comes with a screenprotecter btw..
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I just noticed that Best Buy has what appears to be the HTC OEM translucent hard shell case for $14.99. Search for SKU 5641313. Anyone have experience with it? I just ordered, but looks like it'll be over a week 'til delivery.
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Case arrived. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52146070&postcount=7
If it's similar to the M7 one that I had it's a nice, minimal case (and it came with a free HTC screen protector as well!)
I take it this is what you're on about?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=258366&phone=259879
Yes, I have one.
Barely notice it's there, which is great, but a few days down the line, the back of the case is already showing some scratches.
Does have a slight lip on the front to protect the screen face-down, though, which is good.
I don't think it'll last long until I cave in and get a DotView to replace it.
I was planning to buy this since I had a similar one for my One X. Then I found this Yesoo case. I got the gray one and really like it. Mine came without the branding on the back too which is nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IO8WONQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397832685&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JAR24SU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got this one, and its pretty great..adds little by way of size, the back is clear for the beauty of the phone stands out!
Can we get pictures of this case from anyone that owns it? And wondering how it looks
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Bringing this thread back on-topic.
I received my case today and threw it on real quick. I usually don't use cases, so this is for occasions (like on vacation) when I want a little protection from scratches.
This appears to be a first-party case from HTC, with the Product Name on the box listed as HTC HC C942 Hard Shell. It is translucent, as opposed to transparent, so on my Amber Gold M8 the color is definitely muted. It has HTC branding located directly over where HTC is on the back of the phone. The overall feel is good; exact match to the M8's curves with no seams that can be felt. It isn't slippery, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it soft touch.
Looks good! I have both the hoc translucent case and the yesoo case on the way! We'll see which one I like better
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Bringing this thread back on-topic.
I received my case today and threw it on real quick. I usually don't use cases, so this is for occasions (like on vacation) when I want a little protection from scratches.
This appears to be a first-party case from HTC, with the Product Name on the box listed as HTC HC C942 Hard Shell. It is translucent, as opposed to transparent, so on my Amber Gold M8 the color is definitely muted. It has HTC branding located directly over where HTC is on the back of the phone. The overall feel is good; exact match to the M8's curves with no seams that can be felt. It isn't slippery, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it soft touch.
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I ordered once cause it was cheap on eBay and I had one on my old M7. Will be interesting to see what it's like against the case that came with the M8 (which I quite like even though it's a little grippy when going into your pocket).
Nice to see some photos of it, gives me confidence in the product. Have you tried the SP that came with it?
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I ordered once cause it was cheap on eBay and I had one on my old M7. Will be interesting to see what it's like against the case that came with the M8 (which I quite like even though it's a little grippy when going into your pocket).
Nice to see some photos of it, gives me confidence in the product. Have you tried the SP that came with it?
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I didn't even look at the screen protector, because I've been sold on glass screen protectors for years now. (Although I haven't purchased one for the M8 yet.)
It's hard to say for certain how the screen protector is without installing it, but laying it on the phone, it looks like it covers edge to edge vertically, but not horizontally, leaving maybe .2mm on each side.
I have a Zagg glass sp and I have a kaysone case which is same fit as yesoo case and it fits perfectly the screen bevlels in so it's not going to be an issue ,at least not with zagg
Yes, I have one copy.
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I didn't even look at the screen protector, because I've been sold on glass screen protectors for years now. (Although I haven't purchased one for the M8 yet.)
It's hard to say for certain how the screen protector is without installing it, but laying it on the phone, it looks like it covers edge to edge vertically, but not horizontally, leaving maybe .2mm on each side.
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Possibly so it doesn't catch on other cases
Why the heck didn't the Sprint store have this when I bought my M8? They tried to sell me on some clunky $50 Otterbox or something. Ended up ordering a Diztronic TPU case for $10 from Amazon, but I hate how it hides how nice the phone looks. Nonetheless, I've have great luck with Diztronic stuff.
i can find with this item # have the link ??
Cimo s curve
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OK, got my one of these. First impressions, perfect fit - like to the mm. Thin but offers nice protection to the phone. Do I prefer it to the one that came with it in the box? I don't know. I prefer the fact I can get to the ports easily BUT I quite liked the fact the one in the box covered the ports so dust won't get in.
SP was easy to fit, and fits well, but it's fingerprint magnet - SO much more so than the screen naked. At least it's covered, though...
I'll give it a few days but might go back to the original case as it offers more grip
Anyone got pics of this on the gunmetal color?
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Gja88 said:
Anyone got pics of this on the gunmetal color?
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I'll get some in a bit
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its awesome and look good.
Hey guys got my new HTC One M in Silver and keeping it naked. Just added a Zagg Glass protector i got at Best Buy. Wanted to start a thread discussing how is life using a naked phone. Any sleeves being used? Or skins. I was thinking about getting the back of phone sprayed with plastidip for some grip but i dint its a good idea. I'm hoping for a nice slim aluminum case to come out to take advantage of mods on that instead of the phone.
Those that are interested in sleeves or some leather premium feel should check out storyleather. I have a link down below.
http://www.storyleather.com/smart-phone-cases/htc-one-m8.html
I'm currently waiting for the dodocase sleeves as well but storyleather has customizations with color and size if you have a thin case or thick screen protector.
Hey, in go naked when not at work, keep it in a clean front trouser pocket. But it is extremely slippery. I use the freebie case that it came with, at work. I ordered a quicksand tpu case that is very grippy. I had one on my last htc (one x +), I liked it because it's slim. But prefer naked when I can.
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Hey, in go naked when not at work, keep it in a clean front trouser pocket. But it is extremely slippery. I use the freebie case that it came with, at work. I ordered a quicksand tpu case that is very grippy. I had one on my last htc (one x +), I liked it because it's slim. But prefer naked when I can.
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Nice, where did you order the quicksand case, may check it out. Yea i'm obsessed with this phone naked but i wish they added some grip on the sides. Dbrand is making some skins that soon to be released so i want to check those out. I'm hoping the cold aluminum can penetrate through the skin on those mornings lol
271440515122 is the eBay item id
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I wouldn't use it naked, simply because of the metal back. Remember how the original iPhone looked at the back after a while?
Yeah my last htc was poly carbonate. That was very hard to scratch
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crustyeye said:
Yeah my last htc was poly carbonate. That was very hard to scratch
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Yea i hear you, alumimium is bit soft in the metal department so its a bit scratch prone. A pair of keys and htc one in the same pocket would make your phone look like it came out of a cat fight.
Heres the link if anybodys interested in the quicksand case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271440515122
Solid case right here.... i went naked the first week, but the phone is just too slippery to have out in the elements....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperion-HT...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43c7d9ba6e
Anyway, I got it in smoke and the case is just the right amount of clear to still show off my black M8.. plus the back is a little "frosted" so it adds the perfect amount of grip. The buttons are cutout, not bumps on the case, which also helps me not press volume up/down when pulling it out of my pocket. (noticed i did that a lot). The case has a bit of a hardened bumper to brace the phone.
Have mine a TPU case, dropped my phone at a ball game and found the volume UP button has a nice dent in it now and doesn't work anymore. Fun.
Easily best TPU case money can buy for the M8 IMHO - http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/htc/one-m8-2014/bugdroid-circuit-case-for-htc-one-m8-2014
Smoke color is perfect.
This case has served me well for the $1.65 I paid for it.
Super thin and has the rubberized coating on the back.
What's the best clear case out there? TPU or hard plastic (I prefer hard plastic, to be honest)
I like to go naked. It ain't pretty.
houstie said:
I like to go naked. It ain't pretty.
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Can you please post some pics?
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Can you please post some pics?
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Like I said, it ain't pretty!
Hehe
I've never used a case and never had a problem. Most cases are kinda ugly to me, but the M8 has some good looking ones. I'll still be going without it though because I'm going to once again get the car dock like I did for my M7 and my Sensation, and a case won't work in there. I hate the bulky universal docks so I get the nice slim HTC one that you can just slide the phone right into and have it secure and charging.
I am using the Spigen clear case although I prefer the phone naked.
I did put a matte clear skin on the phone to prevent scratches, but you lose the nice feel of the aluminum.
The gunmetal is very susceptible to scratches. I already have a handful of minor scratches but they can only be seen at a certain angle. I think I'm still gonna use it naked and just use a case when at the gym. After a year if the back is really messed up I'll just replace the back with a new one. Etradesuoply has them for $50 and it's fairly straightforward on ifixit on how to remove the back. The only thing I'm not sure on is the NFC tag
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No case for now as I have a skin on it from bestskinsever. Bit of a pain to put on but worth it.
Just picked up the unicorn beetle pro (the otter box level one ) and just wanted to say it is a great case, I'm not much for writing reviews but can answer any questions if anyone else was looking at this case. It seems super durable, it's thick but reasonably so, the ir /power button has a clear cover so it still functions. The rubber sides are much harder than an otter box and don't pull on and off when you pull it from your pocket like some other cases.
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I just received this case yesterday too. It's awesome, love it. Better than Otterbox IMO. My new camera is coming in today so I'll post pictures later.
Tikerz said:
I just received this case yesterday too. It's awesome, love it. Better than Otterbox IMO. My new camera is coming in today so I'll post pictures later.
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Holy ****, you buy a new camera for taking photos of this phone in case. What a baller!
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Tikerz said:
I just received this case yesterday too. It's awesome, love it. Better than Otterbox IMO. My new camera is coming in today so I'll post pictures later.
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Thanks I was gonna post pictures but I suck at it
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I'll add to the positive reviews of this case. I ordered it early through Amazon so I too got it at a great price figuring I had very little to lose. I'm extremely pleased with most aspects of this case. I'm coming from an M7 with a UAG case so I have something good to compare this case to. Best things about this case are:
-built-in screen protector with tacky back. this keeps the plastic protector in constant contact with the screen so not air gaps like LifeProofs iPhone case
- completely covered plastic power button. much better IMO than UAG's slotted rubber button because it provide tactile feedback
-port covers. keeps the dust out
-very little metal is exposed. the camera lenses on back have the typical case protection but I really like the plastic around the speaker grills. looks good and looks like it'll provide adequate protection from most anything short of extreme sports
The only thing that I don't like is that the back of the case has a slight curve to it versus the flat back of the UAG case. But I figure this is why the Unicorn Beetle doesn't feel so bulky.
I was planning on only using this case for when I'm doing yard work, hiking, or playing in the park but I'm happy enough with it at this point that I'll likely leave it on most of the time. It's a great value, even at the current price. I will watch the price closely on this and probably pick up another one if the price drops.
Here we go!
I popped out the plastic screen cover and removed the residue. Case still fits great with my Nillkin Glass screen protector!
The other case is the regular Unicorn Beetle so you can see the size difference.
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Yeah built in screen protector is not that bad but doesn't work well with a wet apply style below it as I had one on mine , they stick together. I'm going to order a glass one and pop out the plastic eventually but the built in is good enough for now
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Man that is really nice.
Btw I have a Otterbox Commuter lol.
HTC UltimEight ?
i think if i throw this phone in this case at someone, someones gonna get hurt real bad.
Gestures
Got the case today, and seems like a pretty stout case. I removed my clear plastic as I have a SpartanShield screen protector on it. Customized it a little to my needs... Added mesh on the speakers. It didn't mess with the FFC much, but has a slight difference. I need this mesh as I'm a machinist, and have always had to dig out metal shavings. My main concern is since I've installed this case I havent had much luck with getting gestures to work. It seems like sometimes it doesn't work at all, and other times it seems fine. Didn't know of anyone has had this experience yet.
I haven't had any issues with the touchscreen, but I have a glass screen protector. Loving this case so far. Very well made. Way better than my Otterbox Commuter.
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Got the case today, and seems like a pretty stout case. I removed my clear plastic as I have a SpartanShield screen protector on it. Customized it a little to my needs... Added mesh on the speakers. It didn't mess with the FFC much, but has a slight difference. I need this mesh as I'm a machinist, and have always had to dig out metal shavings. My main concern is since I've installed this case I havent had much luck with getting gestures to work. It seems like sometimes it doesn't work at all, and other times it seems fine. Didn't know of anyone has had this experience yet.
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Gestures working fine for me and I have fat fingers.
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Tikerz said:
I haven't had any issues with the touchscreen, but I have a glass screen protector. Loving this case so far. Very well made. Way better than my Otterbox Commuter.
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Did you remove the plastic screen protector before applying the case? If not, did the glass screen protector cause a gap between the plastic around the speakers?
Edit: Whoops never mind. just saw your previous post about the screen protector
I wanted to buy? what do you think?
this would be a great work case, mych more sturdy then just aplain clear case
My baby well protected even IR blaster work
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I have one of these coming. N a dot view.
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I have one of these coming. N a dot view.
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@charlieb620 so how do you like it?
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@charlieb620 so how do you like it?
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Enjoyed it while I had it.
Sold my M8 though. Waiting for the G3 now.
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