I was looking to buy a Prime as they had them briefly at Newegg for the Champagne colored version. I'm wondering how that color looks? Is it more silver or is there some type of hue? I'm curious in case it comes back in stock. Thanks for the help.
It's silver, I have one.
I have one as well, looks silver in almost all light. Very rarely do I see the goldish tint, but it's in there...barely
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There are tons of threads on this already, but that said: I've had a Champagne Gold unit sitting side-by-side with an Amethyst Gray, and my opinion about both colors is they're entirely dependent on the lighting.
Hold it one way against the light and the CG is silverish, hold it another and it's more gold. Hold the AG one way and it's a dark gray, hold it another and it's very purplish. In fact, I gave up on trying to photograph them to show the colors--I never could get the pics to look like them in real life.
My final take is that they're both attractive enough that it doesn't matter to me. And in fact, the CG Prime looks really good with the AG dock. If I'd gotten a good CG unit first, I'd probably have stuck with that as my combo.
Thanks. And I also apologize for not posting in the Q&A thread. Didn't even think about it.
90% of the time it looks like this:
http://images.frandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/transformerprime6_gallery_post.jpg
(best non-PR photo I could find).
The other 10% of the time it has a slightly more yellow/gold tint.
Here are some side-by-side comparison pics that I took while I had both the Champagne and the Grey
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479704
It looks really really good, together with the dock it is by far the most attractive tech-toy I've bought. But of course, as a result of it's metal beauty GPS and WiFi are weak at best!
What is funny is that I saw it in stock earlier at Newegg, but now Newegg has all the Primes on the Deactivated list. The site says "Deactivated. This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked." Guess I should have bought and asked questions later.
Mubble said:
90% of the time it looks like this:
http://images.frandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/transformerprime6_gallery_post.jpg
(best non-PR photo I could find).
The other 10% of the time it has a slightly more yellow/gold tint.
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i have an app that changes my ratio to 50-50 silver/gold
this is very true, and an excellent picture. mostly silver, looks GORGEOUS with the CG dock
Mine definitely looks silver.
wynand32 said:
And in fact, the CG Prime looks really good with the AG dock. If I'd gotten a good CG unit first, I'd probably have stuck with that as my combo.
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Really? Can you post a picture of this combination? I recently had to return my AG Prime, and my replacement order is for a CG Prime. I still have my AG dock though, which I was planning on returning. If the two look good together though, I might just hang on to it.
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NVM, found some pictures online. Looks pretty good together, and would save me the headache of trying to find a gold dock to buy, so think I'm just going to go with what I already have.
I started with the AG prime and dock but had to return my prime. Now I have the CG prime with AG dock and like it way more. just looks cooler imho
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Just received the pictures of the case that I had made for the tablet. Will have it shipped to me soon.
Pictures are not the best quality but I will try to get some better ones.
The first one was expensive but depending on how many are interested we can probably get a good price.
Let me know what you think!
what's expensive? Would like the S,H,M,B button side to be cut outs speaker as well on that side.... don't know what the port side looks like, but cut outs there I'm sure would be difficult
nice looking case? what's it made out of? faux leather? also, is that stand holding it at the right angle to be able to watch video? cause the screen has a rather narrow viewing angle
The cutouts are exactly for the g-tab and it's custom made.
So far it looks like it will be around $29 per tablet. I hope I can get them cheaper but it all depends how many are interested.
It looks like viewsonic will never release a case and the one they put out for the gtab is a horrible fit and a joke.
anyways, let me know if that's something you are interested in.
I like it .. but would love more pics and close up. Material? Color?
This is what I received from the factory after a week of working with them getting it designed. Once I have it in the mail (I hope in 5 days) I will be able to give a lot more detail.
the photos look good. looking forward to your hands-on review once you get it. maybe a video review
I would def be interested maybe we can put together a group buy?
I am interested! Just let me know
I'm in for 1 $30 is fine
count me for 1 also
You can count me in at the $30 price point as well.
I just received a bunch of pictures. Will post them later.
Awesome! was also thinking about making my own.... im in on this $30 is fair
Here are the latest pictures. A group buy would be a good idea.
Will do more pics and maybe a video once I have the first case in the mail.
For $30, count me in as well.
for $30.00 i am in too.
Zec is the person I have been working with getting the case designed.
Happy I put the time into it after seeing the neoprene sleeve that viewsonic came up with.
I forgot to answer one question here.
The case is made out of premium leather and the inside is flannel to protect the tablet.
I like the black color myself but it can also be colored with green, yellow, white, red or pink (i know you want it!)
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Zec is the person I have been working with getting the case designed.
Happy I put the time into it after seeing the neoprene sleeve that viewsonic came up with.
I forgot to answer one question here.
The case is made out of premium leather and the inside is flannel to protect the tablet.
I like the black color myself but it can also be colored with green, yellow, white, red or pink (i know you want it!)
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I would have joined the group with an order or 2 (as I have 2 tablets) BUT I have been playing tonight watching the NFL Channel and from your pics and the optimum viewing angle on a stand/case, your case is twice as far tilted back from vertical as would be optimal... Can this be adjusted???
Turn tablet upside down =^)
Ordered one, but very skeptical that i will every get it and wait forever. it's From Staples.ca and i got $55 Coupon stacked on it.
i hope it comes through. Anyone?
I got my gold one from adorama on the 22nd. looks great
I had one pre-ordered until yesterday. I called staples and they still had no official word from asus when their first shipment of transformers was coming in. I saw some of the grey CBIL ones on the FS website and jumped on one of those. It would have been great ti get a champagne transformer but again i don't really care as long as it performs well.
I ordered one from amazon...still waiting
Pre-ordered the gold one from BestBuy... Still waiting
Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
I got one delivered last week from abt.com. No dock yet though.
I also got mine from abt and it does look more silver than gold...I didn't want this color at first but now I'm happy with it
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Scumbag Inc. said:
Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
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Well.. because it is called champagne gold? I haven't seen it in real life, but on the pictures it appears to be silver yes, strange they called it champagne gold.
My Champagne model from Abt is being delivered today. I also have a Gray from Best Buy, so I'll be comparing colors and will report back in.
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Why do people call it gold? It is silver. It is less gold than the amethyst is purple yet people refer to that as "gray." It looks like brushed aluminum and is why bought it. Looks great and is in perfect working order.
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Agreed. It's _much_ less gold than the Gray is purple. In comparing the two side-by-side, I'm liking the Champagne much better and can't wait to see the dock. If the Champagne checks out fine (screen bleed, dead pixels, etc.) then the Gray will be going back to Best Buy.
I received my champagne 32GB today. It's a nice brushed silver look.
faxmonkey said:
I received my champagne 32GB today. It's a nice brushed silver look.
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Can you put up a picture?
diecast17 said:
Can you put up a picture?
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http://i.imgur.com/KqH8Q.jpg
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http://i.imgur.com/laLoV.jpg
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Wow that does look better then I thought. More silver then gold, very nice!
Anyone receive a champagne gold one from Best Buy? Their website still says coming soon
I got the Gray and my partner got the "Gold" one by accident. (Ebay seller didn't label it correctly). It's really more of a silver with just a tinge of gold just as the gray has only a very light tinge of purple. They are both really beautiful colors in my opinion.
I don't think anyone would go wrong with either one, unless they have their heart set on a particular choice from the beginning.
Got mine last thursday
I got mine last Thursday and I have to agree that it looks more silver than gold, but it looks good regardless
If only my wifi speeds didn't drop as soon as I walk out of the room the router is in.
though the wifi works well enough that I can get by in my house, though I'm still contemplating returning it, when you pay $500 for a premium tablet it shouldn't be slower
than the companies older model as well as most other tablets out there.
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Wow that does look better then I thought. More silver then gold, very nice!
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I must agree, looks far less gold then most pictures lead on to believe.
Thats it, "gold" it is then, thanks fellas!
Ordered the champagne gold as well sooo sexy^^ dude i cant wait!
I got my case yesterday. The most I have ever paid for a case, by a long way, and had to wait weeks because I chose the distressed leather finish but I have to say this is a work of art! Amazing looks, fits perfectly, adds minimal bulk to the Prime and makes me love my Prime again (and forget all its other faults).
One of those rare occasions when spending top dollar is actually value for money.
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Do you mind taking some pictures of your leather case?
I am waiting on a dark vintage leather case from Noreve's exceptional selection for my 64 GB Prime to be shipped and sent to me.
C'mon dude, post pictures or at least a link to where you bought the case.
Here is the one I got in the Exceptional finish, costs more but fantastic worn leather look:
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/pro...ormer_Prime_TF201_Tradition_leather_case.html
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That is a pretty sharp looking case, but with prices starting at $105 I would wanna make sure it works with the TF Infinity (my next tablet purchase) before I go and spend that much money on a case.
Here are some photos of mine, taken with my cell phone.
It is an exceptional case, makes carrying the Prime around a pleasure, simply because the case is so damn thin, and feels so soft!
It is hard to bite the bullet on the price (mine was, I believe, $85, plus shipping, and you can find discount coupons, if you search the net to bring it down more)
Shipping is somewhat expensive, somewhere around $15, but on the bright side, I ordered mine on Sunday, and it arrived to Los Angeles by Weds. (I can be very patient, as long as I don't have to wait!)
The case has very soft, leather type material on the inside, so it doesn't put dust and dirt on the screen every time I close it, which is one big complaint I had with my Blurex case.
It also has precise openings for every port, yet provides excellent protection for the edges of the Prime. Only opening not accessable is the charger port. You need to charge it with the case open. You don't need to remove the case to charge the device, but it does have to be open.
It really gives the Prime a very elegant look, the leather reminds me of leather used on very high end briefcases or luxury cars, and the clasps work great, easy to open, easy to close, and it feels totally secure when closed.
Certainly not for everyone, but if you can afford it, and want an elegant solution to protection, this is certainly worth a look!
nice
I ordered mine few days ago ... I hope it will arrive soon. I choose the basic one to avoid to long wait
I love the noreve case.
I already got for my archos device and my smartphones.
Hi, great looking case but I can't tell from your pics if it accommodates the keyboard/ dock when attached?
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I just received my noreve case.
Regarding the keyborad, first of all you have to know that there are 2 cases. One for the tablet only and one for both
I bought the one for the tablet only.
But you can still connect the dock and it will look like this :
I just got mine yesterday after waiting 20 days (and 7 days for UPS to deliver) and I am disappointed. Not sure if I should be, but I have sent them a mail about it.
The quality is very nice, but mine came with tons of "scratches/Scruff marks" all over the case, which makes it look like I bought it second-hand from someone who have used it extensively.
Also I ordered mine in Passion Vintage, which on the site looks like a deep red/burgundy color. Mine looks faded and like someone left it out in the sun for a month.
Front of the case:
Back of the case:
Color comparison to the color shown on their website:
Maybe I just had higher hopes .. but after paying so much and waiting so long for the case, I am disappointed. But we will see what Noreve replies back to me (if anything).
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Maybe I just had higher hopes .. but after paying so much and waiting so long for the case, I am disappointed. But we will see what Noreve replies back to me (if anything).
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For the price they charge for those cases you would he they guarantee satisfaction.
Tempest
I'm curious if you ever contacted Noreve, and if so, what their response was?
Your case definitely looks like it's been well used, not like it is brand new. I'm not sure if that's what the "look" is supposed to be, but I can understand your disappointment!
I hope they work with you to make sure you're satisfied, because the case is, as you said, excellent quality, and it's been a pleasure for me to use, for the past two weeks.
All the vintage leather cases are supposed to be distressed leather, meaning scratches and scuffs, so to me that would be expected. The color does look different what what is on the website, but personally I think it the case looks great! If the case wasn't so expensive and the wait time so long, I'd take that one off your hands.
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All the vintage leather cases are supposed to be distressed leather, meaning scratches and scuffs, so to me that would be expected. The color does look different what what is on the website, but personally I think it the case looks great! If the case wasn't so expensive and the wait time so long, I'd take that one off your hands.
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That is the response I got from them too. My issue with that is that it is nowhere stated, that this would be the case, and all their own pics, the leather is in pristine condition (and the color is different).
So when I look at the site and order a case in a certain color and material, I sort of expect that it will look like it does on the site.
If I can't trust their pictures, then I am almost bound to be disappointed once I get the product, as it doesn't look like the presentation.
I just think the color is too faded, and had I know this, I would have gone with the black one, which I think would look better in a faded color.
There is nothing in the quality of the case that I can complain about ... it is lovely, and in fact it has 4 angles, not 3, as the two prongs that closes the case are very hard, and can be used to support the tablet at a better angle for writing
Also, you can use it in portrait mode, as the front cover, folds all the way back (there was a question about this in another thread).
And it is possible to put the tablet in the dock, without completely removing the case (if you need to recharge the battery off the dock, or just want to use the keyboard for a bit).
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That is the response I got from them too. My issue with that is that it is nowhere stated, that this would be the case, and all their own pics, the leather is in pristine condition (and the color is different).
So when I look at the site and order a case in a certain color and material, I sort of expect that it will look like it does on the site.
If I can't trust their pictures, then I am almost bound to be disappointed once I get the product, as it doesn't look like the presentation.
I just think the color is too faded, and had I know this, I would have gone with the black one, which I think would look better in a faded color.
There is nothing in the quality of the case that I can complain about ... it is lovely, and in fact it has 4 angles, not 3, as the two prongs that closes the case are very hard, and can be used to support the tablet at a better angle for writing
Also, you can use it in portrait mode, as the front cover, folds all the way back (there was a question about this in another thread).
And it is possible to put the tablet in the dock, without completely removing the case (if you need to recharge the battery off the dock, or just want to use the keyboard for a bit).
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I have the same finish on mine and I too was a little apprehensive as the scuff marks started to mount but it gets to a point where it starts looking like vintage leather which is what I wanted. Think of it as something that will improve with age, which is very rare with gadgets!
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tangiers said:
I have the same finish on mine and I too was a little apprehensive as the scuff marks started to mount but it gets to a point where it starts looking like vintage leather which is what I wanted. Think of it as something that will improve with age, which is very rare with gadgets!
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Well I did complain about the lack of "real life" pictures of the materials on their web site, as that was the biggest disappointment. Seeing that my case's color (and condition) didn't match what I used to make the decision with.
Showing a different color and (apparently) different leather type, when I click on the link to see the Vintage Passion case, is just not good enough.
But as it turns out, they have agreed to exchange my case to another type of my choice at no extra cost (except for shipping it to France), which I think is very nice of them.
So now I need to decide if I should go for the black or brown cases, which I think will look better in a faded color.
As requested, pictures of the case after a few weeks.
I took the photos in weak morning light with no flash.
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tangiers said:
As requested, pictures of the case after a few weeks.
I took the photos in weak morning light with no flash.
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Thanks a lot .... helps a lot with my decision.
I think I really like the brown case, but I think it will require me to wait for about a month again.
Decisions, decisions
Has anyone seen/tried these yet? Personally I'd prefer a black back as the blue Antenna doesn't really match the black/dark blue device.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Ba...Domain_0&var=430687818320&hash=item1e95c88563
EDIT: Well for $10 I decided to try it. It will be here by the 24th.
is there a how to remove the back panel yet ? a quick search didnt give me any results
Giroyac said:
is there a how to remove the back panel yet ? a quick search didnt give me any results
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Check or search nexus 6 tear down or so. Lazy to link things tonight
ifixit did it in their tear down.
Ahhh teardown search was key.. Thanks guys
So I'd say it's safe to assume that eventually there's going to be a black model?
This looks interesting! I'd love to see how it comes out!
I hope it has the adhesive already on it. I can only imagine the huge PITA its going to be if it doesn't. For those who ordered one can you post a guide/pictures when you install it? I'm curious about this and if it works I know a lot of people will want the white one.
I'm curious if it's actually just the blue one labeled black.
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I'm curious if it's actually just the blue one labeled black.
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If it is indeed black then it's not an OEM part. I wonder how the quality would be in that case.
I fully expect to get a blue one, but for $10 shipped its worth trying.
I ordered a black one when they first popped up on ebay. I'll update with pics and info when it gets here. I just plan on using it as a template to see about making alternate material backs so if it's black or actually blue and listed wrong it doesn't matter to me.
Looks like they raised the price. I'll wait to see results. My back has a few weird scuff/wear marks and I'd pay $10 to get a new one to have on hand. They seems like they'd be very easy to replace.
I think it would be awesome if it turned out to be black soft touch even though that isn't original. If the quality was good anyway...
Edit - I see the black is $10 and the white is $15.
With sprint only offering the midnight blue version, I wanted the white version. I would be interested to see how a midnight blue with one of these white backs look.
I bought a black back for 10$.
I'll give it a try.
This + a crashguard bumper + a screen protector
It's all it takes to cover the entire phone
Mine shipped so it should be here in 2 weeks or so. Shipping from China is always slow.
Im interested to see how this turns out.
I'll be getting a few of these. Maybe they're knockoffs, but if they fit the device, they could be used as custom backplates. I'm thinking of using spray paint or something, to create a nice, unique backplate.
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I'll be getting a few of these. Maybe they're knockoffs, but if they fit the device, they could be used as custom backplates. I'm thinking of using spray paint or something, to create a nice, unique backplate.
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I would be interested in making a digital camo backplate. Sounds like a cool project. Maybe even hydro dip it.
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I purchased mine here on the 1st of December: ebay.com/itm/251723199982
Expected arrival is the 6th-15th of December.
Will update with pictures and quality once it arrives.
I'm thinking about purchasing it but tbh the rose gold seems so pink... I dont really want to look at a pink phone constantly.
Do you have any solutions or just dont buy then?
It honestly doesn't look that pink in most lights. The pink is quite subtle (much less pink than the rose gold iPhone), more of a pink champagne gold. I thought I would hate it, and bought a dark leather MOFI (Chinese case brand) back cover to hide it. I do use that case a fair bit as it gives good grip and makes the back flat and protects the camera bump, but I also use a Luphie aluminium bumper in the same rose gold as the phone. This shows off the phone's colour, and I find I actually prefer it like that than with the back cover on. Have had quite a few compliments on the phone's style and colour too!
I have the rose gold phone, too. As i bought it wanted to use a black case, but it isn't as ugly as expected and i liked it. ;D Now i use the transparent cover which comes with the phone.
But if you really don't want a rose gold phone, there is an silver version on spemall or the last days at gearbest.
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I'm thinking about purchasing it but tbh the rose gold seems so pink... I dont really want to look at a pink phone constantly.
Do you have any solutions or just dont buy then?
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Check this link, they have the gray version available for $249:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...m_content=leeco-letv-le-max-pro-x910-4gb-32gb
I thought the same, but fortunally it is not that kind of pure nasty pink. The spectrum of pink is wide and this variation looks a lot better in person than in the pictures i have seen of this phone. I love this phone. Anyway all eyes are different it might not be for you
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I thought the same, but fortunally it is not that kind of pure nasty pink. The spectrum of pink is wide and this variation looks a lot better in person than in the pictures i have seen of this phone. I love this phone. Anyway all eyes are different it might not be for you
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Same here. Before it showed up, I was already shopping for a different colored case, but decided to wait. Turns out that the color grows on you, and for most, the clear case that comes with it is fine. I have to wonder if it's being discontinued, though, given the price difference between the rose-gold and gray colors of the same phone.
I have a feeling that LeEco was targeting the Max 2 Rose Gold to female users ? but realised it was too big ? and hence they have a lot to sell ? so the price is good value ?