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I bought this case for its really unique look. The picture I saw was for the black note but I knew it would look really awesome on my white note. The case is very thin hard plastic (not flexible at all even though the website states it is) with design of rain drops imbedded into the plastic, the water drops are actually raised up making the back have a strange texture and causing it to be super slippery. I was afraid to keep it on too long as I feared dropping it. It does not provide very much protection at all its more for show and scratch protection for the back, the gradient color from blue to clear makes it very nice looking. I found this one ebay but ended up buying from obostore for $7.99 with free shipping. It was shipped very fast too. I have provided pictures and link to store I bought it from. I would use it for scratch resistance only, I ended up not using it because of the above issues but it did look great! I still use my TPU case for better protection for the sides and screen of the device. There is no lip to protect the screen on this case and top and bottom sides are open. Buy it for the looks not the protection. I bought the blue one but it also available in black, yellow, pink and white. Also note that it comes with a screen protector but it is for the international version with the home button.
http://www.obostore.com/imak-colorf...ase-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3805-c-299.html
Amanda (Pimms)
I'm planning to get the HTC One this week but the only problem is deciding which color to get! I played with both at the AT&T store and loved them both. I know it all comes down to which one I prefer more but I would like some input on the positives and negatives on both colors to weigh it out.
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Isn't there already a thread on this? Lol
Anyways I think I would like to prefer silver because i feel like it would be harder to see scratches on it but black is just so sexy looking
SKyRocKeting727 said:
I know it all comes down to which one I prefer more but I would like some input on the positives and negatives on both colors to weigh it out
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Do we really need a thread just to convince you which color to get?
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In my opinion, you can't go wrong with either. The silver pops more and has a more colorblocked appearance (as you have the black, silver and white hues) while the black is more uniform and sleek. The black can be a fingerprint magnet, but when I had the white, part of the white plastic band on the back started becoming very dirty with no way to clean it off, effectively staining it. YMMV.
Get the limited Zebra Edition.
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Well like you said it comes down to personal preference, but I elected to go with the black and I love it.
Just get both I have the silver, and my black should be here any minute now and I'm just going to keep both. The One might actually be a phone that I hold on to until my next upgrade is due and then some (which is a miracle for me since in the past 2 1/2 years I've owned 9 different android phones)
edit: Black just came.. wow.. I love it. Like it more than the silver, but still love the silver as well, just love the black more. lol
IMO the black looks sleeker and sexier, the silver looks more classy/elegant
graffixnyc said:
Just get both I have the silver, and my black should be here any minute now and I'm just going to keep both. The One might actually be a phone that I hold on to until my next upgrade is due and then some (which is a miracle for me since in the past 2 1/2 years I've owned 9 different android phones)
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Are you serious? You must really love the phone.
If only I could customize it to have the silver backing and the black front. That would be sweet. Thanks for input guys!
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What color would you like better?
SKyRocKeting727 said:
I'm planning to get the HTC One this week but the only problem is deciding which color to get! I played with both at the AT&T store and loved them both. I know it all comes down to which one I prefer more but I would like some input on the positives and negatives on both colors to weigh it out.
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I went with silver because the black one wasnt out yet. The black one would look better in some cases rather than the silver.
The black version is supposed to get scratched more easily, or at least, make scratches more visible from what I've read
SKyRocKeting727 said:
If only I could customize it to have the silver backing and the black front. That would be sweet.
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I feel the same way! LOL
The white on the front is harder on my eyes than the black but I like the silver back.
I went black. It's much sexier. It doesn't stand out as much as the silver, but there is something abnormally sexy about an all black phone.
Antoine3323 said:
The black version is supposed to get scratched more easily, or at least, make scratches more visible from what I've read
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That's because the colors are just finishes over metal. If the black is scratched, you will notice the grey aluminum very easily. If the silver is scratched, you won't.
SILVER must be better.
It also depends on the case. Like today My Poetic Atmosphere case came today before my Black phone. It looks great on my Silver version. Like really nice. On the Black version it still looks nice, but looks MUCH nicer on the Silver. The Black looks better with my Gloss Black TPU and my Matte Black TPU case, Not so much with my frosted clear tpu case. I also have a black Icipio Frequency case coming I think will look awesome on the black version. I do like how a black lipped case looks on the silver. It gives it a nice contrast so black cases look nice on it as well.
I think I'm going to alternate between the two either every two weeks or once a month
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It also depends on the case. Like today My Poetic Atmosphere case came today before my Black phone. It looks great on my Silver version. Like really nice. On the Black version it still looks nice, but looks MUCH nicer on the Silver. The Black looks better with my Gloss Black TPU and my Matte Black TPU case, Not so much with my frosted clear tpu case. I also have a black Icipio Frequency case coming I think will look awesome on the black version. I do like how a black lipped case looks on the silver. It gives it a nice contrast so black cases look nice on it as well.
I think I'm going to alternate between the two either every two weeks or once a month
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Would you mind posting some pictures of the phone with the different cases?
graffixnyc said:
It also depends on the case. Like today My Poetic Atmosphere case came today before my Black phone. It looks great on my Silver version. Like really nice. On the Black version it still looks nice, but looks MUCH nicer on the Silver. The Black looks better with my Gloss Black TPU and my Matte Black TPU case, Not so much with my frosted clear tpu case. I also have a black Icipio Frequency case coming I think will look awesome on the black version. I do like how a black lipped case looks on the silver. It gives it a nice contrast so black cases look nice on it as well.
I think I'm going to alternate between the two either every two weeks or once a month
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I think you need to upgrade your devices in your sig to have a shiny new black HTC One
I've got the Black and my Wife the Sliver.
Both have cases on them so doesn't matter that much.
But if your going caseless then the silver feels a tad better to hold and it stands out in the crowd. I used the black for the past 3 days without a case and had NO issues with scratches or finger prints on the back. By new case just came and with a case it actually feels better to hold.
So the white cover feels more like plastic compared to the black one.
Is there a white cover that feels the same as the black one?
if you dont mind the back color, you can always buy samsungs official backcovers. i saw the black one with wireless chearging for 35$ @ best buy
From Piece of paper 3
I'm getting closer to biting the bullet on getting a Z5C, but wanted some opinions from owners:
- What color? I'm considering black/gray or yellow/"coral". How does the yellow look in real life?
- Recommendations on either a case or decent glass protection for front and back? Is it even necessary?
Thanks!
I went with black (had a white Z3c, wanted a change) a generic tempered glass screen protector, and Orzly FlexiSlim case. Very pleased with this case, barely noticeable and decent protection.
I had a red Z3C which I thought was pretty good looking.
Tried the coral and yellow one, but both of them look very cheap in my opinion. The coral is, to be honest, just pink so you gotta see if thats your style.
I'll highly recommend using any generic screen protector (or skin) on both sides since it will, as far as I have witnessed, reduce the possibility of a cracked screen significantly.
I bought a black one and will put a nice looking red dbrand skin on the back.
Thanks for the feedback. I was considering yellow just because it's so different and would stand out. If it looks cheap though, I think I'll pass. Once I figure out my tax refund amount, I'll pull the trigger on a new phone I think
Black one, so classic and so "James Bond"
No protectors, naked for its full beauty !
miilas said:
Black one, so classic and so "James Bond" [emoji14]
No protectors, naked for its full beauty !
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Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
scottjb said:
Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
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I have a black Z5C with no case and bought a Dbrand carbon fiber skin, but I never put it on. The phone gets so hot that I thought putting something else on it wouldn't help at all. I'm afraid it'll run even hotter.
I've got a black with a case-mate tough (the one with two layers) and Nillikin tempered glass screen protector.
I had the same combination on my Z3c and never suffered a broken screen or back so hopefully it'll be a good combo this time around too!
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Black is always my choice. Unfortunately this phone is gray on the back so I got a matte black Dbrand skin for the back.
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Can we have photo of your z5 with Dbrand skin ? Pleease
For the protection I recommend you "IMAK series 2" crystal clear hard case.
-cheap.
-really slim from the sides.
-Not slippery (like phone's sides and back)
- crystal clear (its beautiful whatever is your phone color)
- adds good distance to the back camera.
I think it's better than a tempered glass because the phone is really slippery.
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Can we have photo of your z5 with Dbrand skin ? Pleease
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Here you go. It's the matte black skin.
On Jul 3rd I pre-ordered two dBrand skins for my OP5 and they arrived on Jul 6th. The two skins were the Mahogany wood (back and camera lens cover) and the Hyperblack Titanium (back with red camera lens cover and red 1+ logo). Even though I wanted to add the front Mahogany skins the fact that I've also ordered the Ozly tpsp screen protector made me realized I'd have issues whenever I needed to replace the screen cover.
Attached are pictures of both skins with accessories un-applied and the Mahogany skins applied including the camera lens cover. Notice that the two Mahogany skins have different wood patterns. Running your finger over each skin I realized that the Mahogany adds almost no additional grip to the slippery naked OP5 while the Hyperblack Titanium skin has more texture which I believed would add more grip. This is not to say that once applied the Mahogany skin did not reduce the overall slipper feel of a naked OP5, as it did. In the future I'll likely try the Hyperblack Titanium but right now I really like the Mahogany's overall look the best.
I still bought a cheap clear plastic case which is currently on a slow boat from China. I'll use it when I'm going someplace where accidents are more likely such as camping or a party. These skins are so thin that I don't anticipate putting the case on to be an issue.
This is the first time I've every bought or applied a skin as I've previously only gone with bumper cases. Over all I think the application went well but I certainly don't have the corner flaps applied as well as seen on dBrand's OP5 application video. Most definitely you need a hairdryer during application as I had a bubble under the skin and heating that section and the bubble's path to the outside saved having to peal the skin off to start again. It works much like you push bubbles out from a clear plastic screen protector. Getting the initial bottom alignment applied properly is the key to the rest of the application. Mess that up and you alignment issues multiply. Heating and stretching the skin is dangerous and only helps with the tiniest of misalignment.
The dBrands fit overall and specifically around the buttons is as perfect as a mass produced item can be. In conclusion, if you choose to use a skin you'd be hard pressed to find a brand with a more accurate fit.
P.S. For grip the Carbon Fiber would likely be your best bet but I thought it was butt ugly so went another way.
Edit: Added top, bottom, right and left side pictures.
Hyperblack comes along with the white 1+ logo? Or is it just the packaging design?
I am thinking of buying Black Dragon.
Usually, when is the Dbrand Sale? Any idea?
Thanks
observingi said:
Hyperblack comes along with the white 1+ logo? Or is it just the packaging design?
I am thinking of buying Black Dragon.
Usually, when is the Dbrand Sale? Any idea?
Thanks
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No, what appears on the Hyperblack picture as a white 1+ logo is just the skin's backing tape. The Hyperblack I picked has a cut out of the 1+ logo then I ordered the red colored logo cut out to fill in the skin's logo cut out. On the Mahogany skin I chose not to have any 1+ logo so the skin was solid (no logo cut out at all). The Black Dragon skin was already available when I purchased my skins. I was tempted to get that instead of the Hyperblack.
I have no idea when there will be a sale. I didn't feel the price was too excessive. In fact I would have only bought the Mahogany at this time but the added $5 for shipping meant that a second skin only cost me an extra $6 and the shipping on both skins became free. That's much like how Amazon prices small items to be just under the free shipping costs to get you to buy one more item. In this case I went for it as a Hyperblack skin also tempted me.
I just got the black dragon skin with orange logo and camera cutout. I previously used the titanium and the hyperblack on my Nexus 6p and I can say that the dragon skin has a very similar texture than the hyperblack. IN terms of looks, I have to say that it looks similar to the hyperblack except for the cracked look/texture and the slight silver highlights in certain areas. All in all, I think it looks amazing on this device.
Im looking to grab one of the Mah Wood one and having it under my Orzly flexi case. It looks pretty amazing with the wood skin. Would you be able to show off the sides of the phone? I would love to see the fit on the sides
dBrand sure do make some precision skins! Let us know once you installed them!
Here is mine! Just finished. Marble with cement logo
A Guy Called Revive said:
Im looking to grab one of the Mah Wood one and having it under my Orzly flexi case. It looks pretty amazing with the wood skin. Would you be able to show off the sides of the phone? I would love to see the fit on the sides
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I added pictures of both side and top and bottom to the original post. Don't be too harsh of my corner imperfections, I was a rookie
hmph @3DSammy don't I know you from my tab s threads?
Yep, new device new forum visits
Not Dbrand, but Gadgetshieldz. This is a carbon Flat Back.
HueleSnaiL said:
I just got the black dragon skin with orange logo and camera cutout. I previously used the titanium and the hyperblack on my Nexus 6p and I can say that the dragon skin has a very similar texture than the hyperblack. IN terms of looks, I have to say that it looks similar to the hyperblack except for the cracked look/texture and the slight silver highlights in certain areas. All in all, I think it looks amazing on this device.
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Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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From what dBrand have been saying, the dragon skins look to be quite grippy. I'd love to use skins over cases but don't trust myself enough
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From what dBrand have been saying, the dragon skins look to be quite grippy. I'd love to use skins over cases but don't trust myself enough
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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Just be careful with that combo on a Rhino Shield. they can rip off Tempered glass and the cases lately have been so tight getting them on with even a skin on is really hard and taking it off is even worse. I damaged my OP3 trying to get the Rhino Shield off when using a skin. best results is to cut the skin so it doesn't go up and down the sides or corners of the phone.
I still remember ordering that case there was no warning on the prouduct page about it not working with tempered glass and when I complianed and got nowhere a sudden disclaimer went up :/
wedgess said:
Looking good!! I've ordered mine but with red logo cutout. Is there good grip with the black dragon skin? My only quirk with this device so far is how slippy the back is and was hoping the black dragon skin would sort that out for me..
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It definitely has some texture that helps the phone be less slippery but not as much as I expected. But it certainly help add a decent amount of grip, especially on the sides of the phone which are very thin and rounded.
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Just be careful with that combo on a Rhino Shield. they can rip off Tempered glass and the cases lately have been so tight getting them on with even a skin on is really hard and taking it off is even worse. I damaged my OP3 trying to get the Rhino Shield off when using a skin. best results is to cut the skin so it doesn't go up and down the sides or corners of the phone.
I still remember ordering that case there was no warning on the prouduct page about it not working with tempered glass and when I complianed and got nowhere a sudden disclaimer went up :/
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Ye my mate was saying the RhinoShield on his OP3t is way too tight and difficult to get off. I saw one on a S8 and looks a fair bit looser, hoping it's a bit looser on the OP5 and fits.
Thanks for the heads up though:good:
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It definitely has some texture that helps the phone be less slippery but not as much as I expected. But it certainly help add a decent amount of grip, especially on the sides of the phone which are very thin and rounded.
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Thanks, so long as it adds some amount of grip I'll be happy. If not I might just end up getting a case:good:
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I don't trust myself either!! Thinking of getting one of the rhinoshield bumpers so I can keep it looking nice, on the back at least :victory: Hopefully that along with the tempered glass SP I have one will protect it.. and so long as the skin is grippy I hopefully shouldn't drop it.
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never had a bumper but always heard rhinoshield were the best, saw some youtube videos of them being dropped from 10 ft and surviving haha
I went with the dragon back myself...
ThaFranchize15 said:
I went with the dragon back myself...
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So it does actually look as good in real life as in the renders then eh? How does it feel?