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Stealth Guards

I use these skins on my vibrant and it works well. Every once in a while they have special deals that they sell them for s/h only. Quality is good, application with windex is simple.
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/misc-devices/barnes-and-noble-nook-color.html

I always get a kick when they say only pay for shipping in handling. In reallity these films are cheap in bulk, the handling charge pays for the material too.
How do they handle the NC's soft touch back? Is the screen protector the same stretchy material as the body protection? I prefer the harder pastic screen protectors, the resistance of the softer films annoys me.
On both my Evo and NC I opted for no screen protection because I feel the newer glass displays are much more resistance to scratches then earlier ones and the old resistance screens. But body protection for the NC is something I'm interested in. A stealth non-glossy black or Grey protector would be nice.

The funny thing is that this is a decal/sign shop, but anyways, I love this on my EVO. I only use the screen protector portion and put in a suggestion for it with them when I originally got my NC. I got the ZAGG, before they (SG) made theirs available (it cost $20 plus shipping)..
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Slickwrap vs. dbrand?

I've decided to give a fitted skin a go, and obviously those two names came up. Both have pretty impressive websites and nearly similar options (as far as my taste is concerned) so obviously it's a hard choice.
I'd like to hear from people who've already bought and used them for a while, regarding wear-and-tear, discoloration, etc.
Also, how easy (if at all possible) is it to put a case over them?
Feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!

Ambious said:
I've decided to give a fitted skin a go, and obviously those two names came up. Both have pretty impressive websites and nearly similar options (as far as my taste is concerned) so obviously it's a hard choice.
I'd like to hear from people who've already bought and used them for a while, regarding wear-and-tear, discoloration, etc.
Also, how easy (if at all possible) is it to put a case over them?
Feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!!
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I'm still waiting for my slickwrap though, would love to give you a some input once I get it.
Edit: FYI, slickwrap cover more coverage (sides) than dbrand's skin. While slickwrap contain 3 pieces just got the back while dbrand is just one piece.
Sent from my HTC ONE M8 HK

Main differences:
Dbrand
-Back: 1 piece, so it covers the antenna strips (which I prefer) and wraps around the sides but stops at the volume/card slots.
-Bottom: Included, stops at antenna strip.
-Top: None
Slickwraps
-Back: 3 pieces, does not cover the antenna strips, wraps around the sides around the volume button and slots.
-Bottom: Included, stops at antenna strip.
-Top: Included, covers all black besides the power button.
Personally I prefer the dbrand because you can get it without the HTC cutout and leave plenty of real estate for custom decals on top. See attached. And I usually have a bumper on so I don't need the sides covered.
If I were to go no case, I would do dbrand bottom and back with slickwraps top ;p
EDIT: I'm using the dbrand matte black with no cut-out with a custom car decal I bought on ebay on the Spigen Ultra Clear Smoke bumper case.
I don't know about slickwraps, but it's pretty easy to put a case on the dbrand, only thing is the bottom decal might slide if you don't do it carefully.
Also, for applying with the decals that wrap around and bend, I used a hair dryer to heat it up so it bends easily.

I haven't used dbrand, but slickwraps are amazing. The texture on the carbon fiber wraps is so nice, doesn't slip out of my hands anymore.
I just put it back on my phone after removing it months ago and it sticks like new. I run it with a tempered glass protector and it feels very protected.
They have a new natural series made with real leather that I'll be ordering soon

Go with dbrands. Slickwraps customer service is god awful and the quality isnt as god as dbrands in my opinion. Took over a month for me to get my skin with no reply to emails the whole time. Look at the Slickwraps thread here and you can see a lot of people have trouble with their orders.

Heisenberg420 said:
I haven't used dbrand, but slickwraps are amazing. The texture on the carbon fiber wraps is so nice, doesn't slip out of my hands anymore.
I just put it back on my phone after removing it months ago and it sticks like new. I run it with a tempered glass protector and it feels very protected.
They have a new natural series made with real leather that I'll be ordering soon
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Thank You it's nice to hear from real customers.
As always we're here to help!
Weston
Slickwraps

I think I'll go for the slickwrap just because I like that it doesn't cover the antenna bands.
Also from what I've read on reddit, their cutouts are a bit more precise.
Thanks for the feedback everyone! It's been very helpful

Review of Dbrand Skins

I chose the Carbon Fiber series skin with an Orange True Color Accent, so this review may not apply to every skin series they have available.
Design: Dbrand hit it out of the park when designing these skins. I've used skins on all of my past devices, and none of them were every "perfect." They always had an edge that didn't line up quite right, but with Dbrand the fit and design is honestly perfect. Every port and cutout lines up precisely, and the the step by step guide on youtube that they have is very helpful, and allowed me to apply the skin perfectly on my first try. The carbon fiber feels awesome in the hand, and it provides a much needed grip to a rather slippery phone. With the skin applied, I feel comfortable using the phone without a case, something I usually do not do. The true color skin adds a splash of color to your phone, and has an interesting texture. It is plastic-y but it has an almost orange peel feel that I personally find very comfortable in the hand.
Durability: A common misconception about these skins is that they are going to protect your phone like a case would. They aren't. Skins are great for protecting from scratches and even a minor fall every once in a while. I think the main flaw in dbrands skin for the G4 is the fact that the skin does not cover the sides of the phone, only the front and back. Without the inclusion of a side piece. the phone is very susceptible to scratching, and it provides no protection when dropped.
Conclusion: For $18 ($10 if you just want the back covered) it is a great value for someone who wants to change up the look and feel of their phone. For someone who wants protection and a new look, I can still recommend this skin, however not without a clear case, such as the ringke fusion. Dbrand offers excellent customer support, and a plethora of options to choose from. If you're going to get a skin for your phone, Dbrand is the way to go.
Gallery of Photos: http://imgur.com/a/9oIUA

I got the matte black one and its very good

mfun89 said:
I chose the Carbon Fiber series skin with an Orange True Color Accent, so this review may not apply to every skin series they have available.
Design: Dbrand hit it out of the park when designing these skins. I've used skins on all of my past devices, and none of them were every "perfect." They always had an edge that didn't line up quite right, but with Dbrand the fit and design is honestly perfect. Every port and cutout lines up precisely, and the the step by step guide on youtube that they have is very helpful, and allowed me to apply the skin perfectly on my first try. The carbon fiber feels awesome in the hand, and it provides a much needed grip to a rather slippery phone. With the skin applied, I feel comfortable using the phone without a case, something I usually do not do. The true color skin adds a splash of color to your phone, and has an interesting texture. It is plastic-y but it has an almost orange peel feel that I personally find very comfortable in the hand.
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Which one provides more grip? and by grip I mean, when your hands are cold and you hold the device and it won't slip.
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I got the matte black one and its very good
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How is that one? Is the feel like matte cases where it makes it non-slippery? Make sure your hands are cold before answering . Heat makes plastic stick to our hands.

Ramsey said:
Which one provides more grip? and by grip I mean, when your hands are cold and you hold the device and it won't slip.
How is that one? Is the feel like matte cases where it makes it non-slippery? Make sure your hands are cold before answering . Heat makes plastic stick to our hands.
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Carbon fiber for sure. I always use cases, and the added grip makes me comfortable enough to go caseless

More than 300 views on pictures and not a single thanks for the review! Ups, you have now one! Thanks
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Wow, those are really cool!

Hi,
what do you think about this DBrand Skin after 2 months ?

Dbrand rulz slackwrap sux omg omg

I did a review of Dbrand skins myself and posted it a while back, I will add a link here so people can go to one place to get all the information about Dbrand and the quality skins they produce.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/dbrand-skins-lg-g4-review-installation-t3221050
I also did a small video showing the installation is actually as easy as they say it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQFYXfo47Z4&feature=youtu.be
PS carbon fiber is the way to go for grip.

Are there any skins that covers the full device, with back and the frame of the device?

Skin's VS Cases

Hello,
I buy a 5X look around market and find SUPCASE. I use it now on my phone.
But this case makes my phone huge. I really don't like some much the phone like that.
I use tempered glass on the front. But I need something for the back the camera look's really fragile.
So I'm thinking about Dbrand Skins, I need to use something to protect the glass from camera against scratch´s. And put the phone with a different look.
My question is the skin will not peel off? Even if I buy the Bezel one?
What's your experience or did you have a better solution. I wnat use only tempered glass with something minimalist on the rest.
Thank you guys.

You can't have both a tempered glass and skin on the front... or rather it doesn't make sense to put the skin on top of the glass.
The skins are fairly durable, I've had mine on for half a year and has no signs of any peeling on the edges.
I had the skin on the side, but I didn't like the feel of the 'breaks' (space between where the skins meet) so took those off.
The skins will protect from scratches on the back (which isn't very helpful), but offer zero protection against dents from drops or scratches to the sides.
*shrugs* I like my bamboo skin, makes it distinct from all the other phones.

I've used skins since the Nexus 5, never liked cases. I use a belt pouch for protection.
I think a skin offers more options for personalizing the phone. I like black leather with a colored Nexus X and silver lettering.
With the N5x, I've tried several different skins from Slickwraps and Dbrand. I'm currently rocking a Dbrand, but am not all that happy with how the lettering and colored X fit into the cutouts. The last Slickwraps skin I used had better looking lettering, but I couldn't get them to cut me a set of silver letters. <heavy sigh>
The camera lens is not as fragile as you seem to think, but both vendors offer the little circle piece to protect it. I think they look dumb. So do the bezel pieces, IMO. I only use the back & side pieces, plus a TGSP.
I haven't had any problems with peeling with either vendor. If you use the side pieces, it will make it a little bit harder to feel/find the power button and volume rocker with your finger.
JM2¢

I am using both skin and a hard shell case. I have skin only on the back.
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OnePlus 7T case roundup

Since I've bought a few different cases, I thought I'd do a roundup of them.
Nillkin Super Frosted Shield Matte:
Minimal case, but with a slight lip around the glass and camera bump protection. Full 360 degree coverage with tight cutouts and good buttons. A very tight, accurate fit; it won't bounce off if you drop it.
Covered with a bump pattern to make it grippy. Hard plastic that will likely crack on dropping.
For: people wanting to reduce the slipperiness of the phone, make the bump look less dumb, and protect from scratches and light drops.
Spigen Liquid Air:
Light by Spigen's chonky boi standards, this gives protection not far off their Rugged Armour series without the goofy carbon fibre accents. Looks good and fits great. Large protection lip around the screen and sufficient camera cover. Tasteful design. Not as grippy as you'd think, but better than just the phone.
For: serial phone-droppers who don't want to make their giant phone any more gigantic. A good compromise case.
Official "sandstone" bumper case:
More rugged than the Super Frosted Shield, but with openings for the rockers, buttons, and top and bottom.
Extremely grippy texture and a tight fit. Good screen lip protection and camera cover. Aesthetically a bit weird; a bit "HTC Desire era" with the big gaps all around. Tasteful OnePlus logo.
Colour and texture of an asteroid space station wall; really needs to have "REMEMBER THE CANT" spray painted on it.
For: official case fans who don't mind paying twice what it's worth (unless you find it on eBay). Daredevils. People who like to click the proper buttons.
All three are good, but if you spend the RRP on the official case, you should go get your face paint on and get to the circus, because you're a clown.

Good write-up ?. Though I tried a couple of cases - both military types and transparent types - I couldn't find any of them good. I still use the official transparent case that came with the phone. I couldn't find any better than this case.
For military types I hate them because of the thick bumper sides that eliminates the bezel-less nature of the phone. Yes the military types meant for that kinda protection but I don't like those cases. For the transparent ones none of them gives that extra bumper for the screen and back camera glass like the official Twitter m transparent case. All of them were sh*ts.
For my old Lenovo Z2 Plus, there were a vast variety of colored back covers with extra screen and back camera bumper protection. I had more than 20 cases in different types and colors. My MiA1 also has more than 10 different cases. Note that these weren't just cheap quality cases with some printed graphics, these were all in plain solid colors. I don't know why case manufacturers of 7T never make such kind of cases.
Two months ago I was planning to make a custom made plastic-printed case with the help of my friend, he has a 3d printer with him. I even made a 3d model of the phone and case in my PC. But due to the pandemic I had to stop the process. Not sure if I can do the further developments.
Sent from my OnePlus7T using XDA Labs

I’ve never understood why “military grade” is considered a selling point. Have these people never met someone who was in the military? Everything’s made by the lowest bidder!
I agree with the lack of case options. I don’t think the OnePlus 7T sold all that well or something, it’s disappointing.

I got my 7T used and it came with three official cases. I'll add to your list, if you don't mind.
Karbon Protective Case:
This case is just like the Sandstone in that the buttons, slider and top/bottom are exposed. The feel is interestingly rubbery, but a bit slippery. It is very thin and almost looks like a skin until you look closer. Not that it is that thin, but fits so well. It's so thin it adds nearly no weight. The OnePlus logo is far more pronounced than the Sandstone, and really pops being so silvery-white. It makes me wish the Sandstone had a silver/white logo, it's that good.
Sandstone Protective Case:
Basically everything you said. The grip is incredible and you will be hard-pressed to drop your phone unless you're being careless. An improvement over the 5T Sandstone as the texture is slightly better. My go-to case, really.
Red Silicone Bumper Case:
This thing is pure red. Wow, that red! It is noticeably more bulky than the Karbon and Sandstone. There is no lip for the camera bump because it's bulky enough to clear it. So the back is smooth all the way, no table wobble. The inside of the case is a nice suade. It actually is an awesome premium touch, and you feel good to know your phone is safe from even case scratches, lol. Covers all buttons, makes the slider a bit more difficult to reach (but not too much), and covers all the way around the top and bottom, leaving ample holes for the microphone, charging port and bottom speaker. There is an ample lip all the way around. The feel is similar to the Karbon but more grippy. Softer feeling. The logo is understated and just recessed in the silicone.
All of these cases feel very premium (to me) and the fit is so perfect I think they're worth the investment. Especially if they last as long as my Sandstone from the 5T I used since launch.

Update: I've been using the official Sandstone case as my daily driver for nearly four months now. I've had a bunch of drops from pocket height onto concrete without any damage to the phone, and the case texture hides the dings very well.
Would recommend again.