Someone has blammed that Z2 has not made from Aluminum, plastic instead.
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But I believe that Z2 has aluminum frame and the plastic is just an "add-on" for holding components inside the devices.
I need a strong statement to prove that Z2 has aluminum frame, but I have not hand on the device so I can not give a clear conclusion.
The device in the picture is D6503.
I believe it is aluminium, it feels cold to the touch around edges
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The frame is aluminium, just like cars have an aluminium cage to protect the structure Z2 has one.
It feels solid metal if you tap on either of the sides, top or bottom. They hid aluminium with a little too much plastic.
KyleSforza said:
The frame is aluminium, just like cars have an aluminium cage to protect the structure Z2 has one.
It feels solid metal if you tap on either of the sides, top or bottom. They hid aluminium with a little too much plastic.
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I've said the same, but that guy didn't believe, he's so sure that it is not aluminum/metal frame.
It's aluminum sandwiched in between polycarbonate. It's the most obvious on the corners, and on the white Z2,
It's pretty clear in this photo:
Mine is made of jam and children's tears.
El.Guaje said:
I've said the same, but that guy didn't believe, he's so sure that it is not aluminum/metal frame.
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Smack him in the face with one, he'll believe.
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Smack him in the face with one, he'll believe.
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This is his video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakkeP5M7xU&feature=youtu.be
He said that Z2 has plastic frame with aluminum on top.
When I went to buy my device, I had the opportunity to see the two colors, black and white. Both me and my girlfriend felt that white Z2 is plastic! When I picked up the black Z2 hands, we really feel that it looked like the Z1, ie aluminum. So far I'm thinking about it. Very strange!
Where did you get these? Do not have a pic of the front of this housing?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
When I went to buy my device, I had the opportunity to see the two colors, black and white. Both me and my girlfriend felt that white Z2 is plastic! When I picked up the black Z2 hands, we really feel that it looked like the Z1, ie aluminum. So far I'm thinking about it. Very strange!
Where did you get these? Do not have a pic of the front of this housing?
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It's from a forum channel in my country. The guy in the video clip try to prove that Z2 frame made with plastic with alu on top.
I don't have pics of full disassembly process but I have a clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakkeP5M7xU&feature=youtu.be
It's Vietnamese so if I have time, I'll translate to English if needed.
i think i saw something on a forum / website that says that the china mobile one is longer and made out of plastic and the international version aluminum i have sent my z2 for an exchange waiting for it to come back on 29 then ill give my revire stay tune
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The frame is aluminium, just like cars have an aluminium cage to protect the structure Z2 has one.
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Isn't it very, very rare for cars to have an aluminium frame?
Why do people generally prefer aluminium frames on phones? What features does aluminium enable? I have only had problems with aluminium body vs. plastic body. A well designed fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate frame will absorb impacts superbly and it will bend back to its original shape after deforming. Aluminium frame will stay deformed and is basically ruined if you for example sit on your phone accidentally. Don't ask how I know.
El.Guaje said:
Someone has blammed that Z2 has not made from Aluminum, plastic instead.
But I believe that Z2 has aluminum frame and the plastic is just an "add-on" for holding components inside the devices.
I need a strong statement to prove that Z2 has aluminum frame, but I have not hand on the device so I can not give a clear conclusion.
The device in the picture is D6503.
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Dude this is the japanese version...Its completely differend.
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Dude this is the japanese version...Its completely differend.
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I'm sure that is D6503
If you look at the comparison.. the only plastic ones are the ones from China, and you can tell which ones are plastic because they lack the three holes at the bottom and the lanyard holes. The aluminum ones have these.
The frame is pure fibre reinforced polycarbonate however the aluminium trimmings are moulded into the plastic frame during injection process. Totally different to Z1 which has a milled and machined single block of aluminium sandwiched between two plastic bezels.
polycarbonate plus aluminium
The grey middle part of the frame is made of alumminium. And the purple/white/black edge is made of polycarbonate , one kind of plastic.
i think this depends on where you get your Z2
My freind n his GF have Z2s and his GFs one is all tempered glass and aluminum even the flaps but his one is aluminum with plastic flaps and some terible crappy glass on the back and mine is the exact same just with metal button as opposed to his plastic ones :/
I would really like to see a photo of an aluminium-frame Z2, wherever in the world that might be sold. Ideally with the flaps open. Behind the Z1's flaps one clearly sees the aluminium frame whereas the white Z2 (I bought at Sony Store in Germany) shows nothing but plastic. Another place showing the plastic core of the Z2 is the lead through in the bottom left corner. I guess this is more difficult to distinguish with the black versions.
I know that plastic does not need to be a bad thing but I'm not so fond of the Z2's finish. Rough edges, slight greyish cast here and there... definitely a step back compared to the Z1.
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Here is a cover I made from a black 2mm thick foam sheet from Micheal's craft store. The foam I used is called "Silly Winks Foam Sheets, 12x18, 2mm thick, $0.89." Basically, I just got the foam sheet, cut it down to 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, and cut a slot out for the speaker and camera. I attached it with some wide double sided tape from 3M, making sure to edge the cover with tape very carefully so no corner comes loose.
I found the foam to be nice in the hand for non-slippiness, and it also takes care of that crunching sound that you can get if you set your tablet down on a hard surface that has some small grains of dirt or other stuff on it. I havent had to take one of these off yet, but the tape shouldnt do anything bad to the front cover, or its finish.
Enjoy.
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Hey all,
Here is a cover I made from a black 2mm thick foam sheet from Micheal's craft store. The foam I used is called "Silly Winks Foam Sheets, 12x18, 2mm thick, $0.89." Basically, I just got the foam sheet, cut it down to 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, and cut a slot out for the speaker and camera. I attached it with some wide double sided tape from 3M, making sure to edge the cover with tape very carefully so no corner comes loose.
I found the foam to be nice in the hand for non-slippiness, and it also takes care of that crunching sound that you can get if you set your tablet down on a hard surface that has some small grains of dirt or other stuff on it. I havent had to take one of these off yet, but the tape shouldnt do anything bad to the front cover, or its finish.
Enjoy.
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Heh, that's pretty slick. Hmm think would work great with adhesive that comes on all the bump mail...comes off really easy (has a rubbery feel) but holds pretty dang well.
Looks good though.
RussianMenace said:
Heh, that's pretty slick. Hmm think would work great with adhesive that comes on all the bump mail...comes off really easy (has a rubbery feel) but holds pretty dang well.
Looks good though.
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yup, its the same stuff basically as the stuff they use on envelopes.
Interesting, going to swing by Michaels or Ben Franklin's tomorrow while I finish up Christmas shopping. I'm assuming 2mm is as thing as it gets?
Good job. Yes, I was thinking I might have to cover the amethyst gray.
Some said that it looked too purple. But, I don't think so. I actually like
the color. In some light almost looks gunmetal.
The only issue I see you having is since it's not exactly flush with the surface, I'm afraid that the foam can get caught on things. For example when you put it down or stuff it into a bag.
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The only issue I see you having is since it's not exactly flush with the surface, I'm afraid that the foam can get caught on things. For example when you put it down or stuff it into a bag.
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might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
RussianMenace said:
Interesting, going to swing by Michaels or Ben Franklin's tomorrow while I finish up Christmas shopping. I'm assuming 2mm is as thing as it gets?
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They might have some that are a bit thicker, but 2mm just seemed like the best thickness to me. They also have other colors i think, some pretty bright...
yeah, it can get caught in a bag if you dont put it in just right, but doing a good tape job takes care of most of that problem.
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might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
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Not exactly. The adhesive used isn't remotely the same as, for example, a sticker. If it's the envelope stuff, it leaves absolutely no residue. Besides, he didn't say this is be all end all solution.
biggem001 said:
might as well put a goddam sticker on your prime. i will never deface it with anything adhesive.
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right on. i dont mind a little defacement if it gives me what i like. the cover finish is nice, i just want to keep it that way with a bit of protection.
A+ for ingenuity! I love it when people come up with their own customer fixes like this. May not be for me but I hope it works as good as it looks for you!
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A+ for ingenuity! I love it when people come up with their own customer fixes like this. May not be for me but I hope it works as good as it looks for you!
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Yea same here. Not for me personally, but awesome job!
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Looks great, seem's I need to order 3m di-noc carbon fiber vinyl to do something like that.
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yeah, i love aluminum cases on electronics, but they are so smooth that they just dont give me a solid grip all the time. Also this helps to grip the surface of whatever i set it on, like the rounded arms of the couch. Really gives you that perfect couch commando angle.
Great Deal.
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This looks exactly like the rocket fish protector that I bought for my Galaxy Player 5.0.
Same price @amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-feather-Ultralight/dp/B0076P4YDQ
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Same price @amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-feather-Ultralight/dp/B0076P4YDQ
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I was gonna say the same thing. The $15 is the regularly found price on Amazon. When I read the title I thought, cool 40% off Amazon's price, gonna get me one.. But the OP adds $6 shipping.
Oh well.
kanate said:
Same price @amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Samsung-Galaxy-feather-Ultralight/dp/B0076P4YDQ
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Picked up the blue one to wrap around my white Note - should look pretty good. I have the Elago Slim now, which is essentially the same thing, but the blue is pretty dark, not quite the look I was going for.
$14.24 with free shipping - done!
ordered a blue one as well for my white note
had one for my nexus loved it , gonna order one.
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jpg71 said:
Picked up the blue one to wrap around my white Note - should look pretty good. I have the Elago Slim now, which is essentially the same thing, but the blue is pretty dark, not quite the look I was going for.
$14.24 with free shipping - done!
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I'm trying to decide between the Elago slim and the Incipio. Which one do you prefer, and which one gives the highest side ridge to protect the screen? Thanks.
Budge said:
I'm trying to decide between the Elago slim and the Incipio. Which one do you prefer, and which one gives the highest side ridge to protect the screen? Thanks.
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The Elago feels stiffer and less rubbery. It also has a higher side ridge (if your glass is naked, the surface would actually touch the case instead of the face).
The Incipio has more flex and feels felt-like. The blue color looks great compared to the dark blue of the Elago.
At the end of the day, I'm leaning towards the Incipio for the looks.
I've ordered a few of the Ebay slim, ultra thin, hard back covers. There is a glossy version that looks great. Once I get them off the slow boat, I will post some pictures.
I'm trying to avoid the soft, velvety, rubber coated ones, as they tend to scrape off..
i gotta say this thing is pretty nice, real thin, almost like having no case at all. Was messing around with it earlier and seems like if i ever broke/lost/crack my back cover i can just use this thing as a back cover since it skin tight.
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The Elago feels stiffer and less rubbery. It also has a higher side ridge (if your glass is naked, the surface would actually touch the case instead of the face).
The Incipio has more flex and feels felt-like. The blue color looks great compared to the dark blue of the Elago.
At the end of the day, I'm leaning towards the Incipio for the looks.
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Just to verify, the Elago has higher side ridges? Thanks. I wonder how the Elago compares to the Rearth Ringke Slim?
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Just to verify, the Elago has higher side ridges? Thanks. I wonder how the Elago compares to the Rearth Ringke Slim?
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Yes, I have both and the Incipio's side ridges are just shy of the edge of the Note, whereas the Elago is just a bit higher than it.
While they both do a good job protecting the shiny metal part of the frame, only the Elago would protect the glass if you were to lay the phone down on a flat surface face down, since it would be resting on the case whereas the Incipio case would not be tall enough to do the same.
I still prefer the Incipio for the color (Vibrant blue looks sexy against my white Note) and the fact that there isn't a cutout for the Korean antenna (Elago has one).
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Yes, I have both and the Incipio's side ridges are just shy of the edge of the Note, whereas the Elago is just a bit higher than it.
While they both do a good job protecting the shiny metal part of the frame, only the Elago would protect the glass if you were to lay the phone down on a flat surface face down, since it would be resting on the case whereas the Incipio case would not be tall enough to do the same.
I still prefer the Incipio for the color (Vibrant blue looks sexy against my white Note) and the fact that there isn't a cutout for the Korean antenna (Elago has one).
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Is it rubber coated? Either, both?
jpg71 said:
Yes, I have both and the Incipio's side ridges are just shy of the edge of the Note, whereas the Elago is just a bit higher than it.
While they both do a good job protecting the shiny metal part of the frame, only the Elago would protect the glass if you were to lay the phone down on a flat surface face down, since it would be resting on the case whereas the Incipio case would not be tall enough to do the same.
I still prefer the Incipio for the color (Vibrant blue looks sexy against my white Note) and the fact that there isn't a cutout for the Korean antenna (Elago has one).
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Which one is easier to take off?
BTW, I contacted Incipio and they have no plans for a white version of the Feather...bummer.
Neither are rubber. The Incipio has more of a "felt" like feel to it. I suspect it's some kind of rubberized coating that will probably peel off over time.
Both are easy to come off - just have to pry at a corner, then move all the way down the side.
Overall the case fits really good. Thin but enough to protect with smaller bumps. Has a lay on the table design though not the thickest lip to protect the screen. One thing I did find was that a hole near the headphone jack was covered so I took a small drill bit and opened it up. I think it might be a mic? Also my HP touchpad usb as well as an HTC usb cord had difficulties plugging into the phone with the case on, the Samsung cord is fine. Anyways this is a clear with grey trim model on a white N3
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Overall the case fits really good. Thin but enough to protect with smaller bumps. Has a lay on the table design though not the thickest lip to protect the screen. One thing I did find was that a hole near the headphone jack was covered so I took a small drill bit and opened it up. I think it might be a mic? Also my HP touchpad usb as well as an HTC usb cord had difficulties plugging into the phone with the case on, the Samsung cord is fine. Anyways this is a clear with grey trim model on a white N3
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Thanks for the review. Can you please describe the materials used and the texture and finish on the various surfaces of the case? Which parts are matte and which if any are glossy?
The most of the back is matte polycarbonate with just a little area of gloss just before it touches the gray TPU material. The gray TPU material is matte except for a small portion of the lip that protects the screen.
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Looks like seller contacted me on Amazon and is sending me a new model with the mic cutout. I will update again once I receive it.
Could you please tell me how tight the sides are around the bezel of the case. Is it flimsy like other tpu cases?
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I'm using a Caseology case now. The bezel on the supcase is fairly stiff I'm not sure as to what degree compared to other cases. The bezel on the supcase feels stiffer than the one on my Caseology case. The one thing I didn't like was the frosted back was a bit slippery. Not horrible, but not as grippy as the one im using now.
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Could you please tell me how tight the sides are around the bezel of the case. Is it flimsy like other tpu cases?
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Not flimsy at all, theyre snug and firm. I got one of these myself, fortunately mine did come with all the cutouts. After having it for about a month and half now though, the gray has started to pick up some reddish color off of something. The one major and I mean major cause it bugs the crap out of me, is that the center ridges that stick out on the back stick out more then the ends. This causes the phone to wobble when you press the home button or text while its on a table. I've fixed it with hot glue, but aesthetically it's not as pleasing.
I got it in black along with the white Spigen Slim Armor and the black Caseology cases. On my black Note 3, I like the white Slim Armor better but my family and coworkers tell me that they prefer the Supcase Unicorn Beetle. The Supcase Unicorn Beetle also has a place to attache a wrist strap while the others do not. My least favorite is the Caseology case. It has cutouts for the buttons and the fake texture on the back is HORRIBLE.
Oh, and I also have an ugly Bear Motion bumper case (same as some other "Poetic" brand that we see floating around here). It's wouldn't be so bad if it were straight matte black but they made the rubbery bits gray and the black plastic bits high gloss.
Hello everyone!
This is a thread where you post pictures of the skins/sticker/decal you are using for Galaxy Note 3.
Thank you.
im using the orange leather slickwrap from slickwraps.com. it has a nice leather texture and nice orange color similar to a brand new leather basketball. so far im really digging this wrap. it was easy to install. see video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmxdu4SNpLs . im going to use this wrap for a least a few weeks to give a more detailed review for long term use. this is a completely unbiased review. the only compensation is a free slickwrap sent to me randomly.
my thoughts so far:
the wrap offers 360 of protection and style. the package included the front, back, sides and top/bottom. there was also a nice microfiber cloth embroidered with the slickwraps.com logo an a squeegee with install directions on it. alongside the wrap, im using a tempered screen protector. when i applied the slickwrap over the tempered glass, i had to use a blow drier to soften the leather and adhesive so it molded to the curves and dips of my note 3. i feel as though the slickwrap offers good protection to the phone should you drop it from a height that it will only scuff your phone if bare. so far, this slickwrap is of good quality.
the good:
aesthetics. this slickwrap looks and feels awesome. the quality of the material used surpassed my expectations. i assumed that it was just a sticker that you peel and slap on. this is far from just a sticker. the texture is believable leather with its look and feel. the adhesive used does not leave residue when removed but yet, it stays in place. the true test of the adhesive will come soon. i always keep my phone in my front left pocket. pockets tend to accumulate debris (lent, sand, dust) and moisture (sweat). we will soon see the test of durability over time.
the bad:
my only complaint so far is the cutout strips for the sides and bottoms. the ir blaster hole was partially cut out. i had to use tweezers and an exacto knife to finish cutting out the hold. also on the strips, there is no cutouts for the many mic holes around the phone. there was only one that was cut out and its the one on the bottom next to the usb charge port. the others, i had to use a needle to pop a hole in. also with the strips, some align perfectly flush to one another ( 2 sides to top ) meet at the seams and the other (2 sides to bottom) overlap eachother. i hope over time that these overlaping pieces do not lose their grip.
conclusion:
i will report back in a week and review wear and tear... if there is any or not. also, if anything was to arise say today, i will post picts. i have it pictured with the orange smart s-view case just for comparison. i will be using the phone solo with just the wrap.
thanks for viewing. checkout the video on youtube and hit the thanks.:good:
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emcn84 said:
im using the orange leather slickwrap from slickwraps.com. it has a nice leather texture and nice orange color similar to a brand new leather basketball. so far im really digging this wrap. it was easy to install. see video here (link in post #2 above). im going to use this wrap for a least a few weeks to give a more detailed review for long term use. this is a completely unbiased review. the only compensation is a free slickwrap sent to me randomly.
my thoughts so far:
the wrap offers 360 of protection and style. the package included the front, back, sides and top/bottom. there was also a nice microfiber cloth embroidered with the slickwraps.com logo an a squeegee with install directions on it. alongside the wrap, im using a tempered screen protector. when i applied the slickwrap over the tempered glass, i had to use a blow drier to soften the leather and adhesive so it molded to the curves and dips of my note 3. i feel as though the slickwrap offers good protection to the phone should you drop it from a height that it will only scuff your phone if bare. so far, this slickwrap is of good quality.
the good:
aesthetics. this slickwrap looks and feels awesome. the quality of the material used surpassed my expectations. i assumed that it was just a sticker that you peel and slap on. this is far from just a sticker. the texture is believable leather with its look and feel. the adhesive used does not leave residue when removed but yet, it stays in place. the true test of the adhesive will come soon. i always keep my phone in my front left pocket. pockets tend to accumulate debris (lent, sand, dust) and moisture (sweat). we will soon see the test of durability over time.
the bad:
my only complaint so far is the cutout strips for the sides and bottoms. the ir blaster hole was partially cut out. i had to use tweezers and an exacto knife to finish cutting out the hold. also on the strips, there is no cutouts for the many mic holes around the phone. there was only one that was cut out and its the one on the bottom next to the usb charge port. the others, i had to use a needle to pop a hole in. also with the strips, some align perfectly flush to one another ( 2 sides to top ) meet at the seams and the other (2 sides to bottom) overlap eachother. i hope over time that these overlaping pieces do not lose their grip.
conclusion:
i will report back in a week and review wear and tear... if there is any or not. also, if anything was to arise say today, i will post picts. i have it pictured with the orange smart s-view case just for comparison. i will be using the phone solo with just the wrap.
thanks for viewing. checkout the video on youtube and hit the thanks.:good:
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Looks siiiiccckkk! :laugh:
Appreciate the review :good:
I'm also using Slickwraps. You can find my mini review here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51488399&postcount=231
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I'm also using Slickwraps. You can find my mini review here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51488399&postcount=231
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how are the sides and bottom holding up?
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how are the sides and bottom holding up?
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No peeling or any kind of problems so far. I keep my phone in my pocket and I figured there'd be some peeling after a while from taking it out and putting it back in, but hasn't happened yet.
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Hi all,
Any suggestions for removing and avoiding micro scratches in S23 Ultra Cream color aluminium body especially in bottom area near ports, mic, speaker n around spen area. Currently using Spigen Hybrid transparent case which is well protecting 3 sides except bottom which is wide open for dust n debris to affect beautiful polish on aluminium body. Any help and expert suggestions n inputs are highly appreciated. Thanks.
I don't know exactly what to do, but I'll use a microfiber cloth everyday to avoid scratches, use it before going out with the phone and when going back home, that may help a bit
Mine red and black frame just lost a piece of black paint on the speaker grid, and now you can see the metal.
So pissed about that
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Mine red and black frame just lost a piece of black paint on the speaker grid, and now you can see the metal.
So pissed about that
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How?
Am100 said:
Hi all,
Any suggestions for removing and avoiding micro scratches in S23 Ultra Cream color aluminium body especially in bottom area near ports, mic, speaker n around spen area. Currently using Spigen Hybrid transparent case which is well protecting 3 sides except bottom which is wide open for dust n debris to affect beautiful polish on aluminium body. Any help and expert suggestions n inputs are highly appreciated. Thanks.
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removing i don't know, but avoiding micro scratches you can use one of these films, they have a transparent one.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005219862650.html
Scratches in aluminum are permanent, no restoring the color.best you csn do is as mentioned get an aforementioned whole body TPU film.
Sometimes the film will fill in existing minor scratches and make them less noticeable.
xwonic said:
removing i don't know, but avoiding micro scratches you can use one of these films, they have a transparent one.
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005005219862650.html
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Thanks man. Ordering full body film as u suggested.
Fl1nt91 said:
Mine red and black frame just lost a piece of black paint on the speaker grid, and now you can see the metal.
So pissed about that
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Could you share a picture please? My brother is hell bent on getting that color.
S22 series, also S21 series(if I remember correctly) come with a factory fitted thin film(several pieces) protecting the aluminum frame atleast in my region. Sad to see 23 series not having it.
enigmaamit said:
Could you share a picture please? My brother is hell bent on getting that color.
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Thank you. Looks exactly like what happened to my Phantom Black S21 Ultra frame near the power button. The paint just chipped off on its own (no drops in 2 years) and exposed the aluminium underneath. This was one of the biggest reasons i went for a color option with a metallic sheen on the frame this time (cream). Thank you for posting the pic.
Virgo_Guy said:
S22 series, also S21 series(if I remember correctly) come with a factory fitted thin film(several pieces) protecting the aluminum frame atleast in my region. Sad to see 23 series not having it.
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Yaa correct. This time no film of any kind was present anywhere on the phone.
Unfortunately frames from S21 especially S22 series is very gentle (eco and recycle materials). In my fold 2 frames look good to these days after 2 years. Only few scratches but after drop on the hard floor 2x. S20 my girlfirend too looking still good with no one drops etc.
Even in touch frames Fold and S20 is hard and feel durable compare to my previous S22 and now S23.
I saw opinions about appearing scratches in S22 just from "look device" ...
So thanks for it I choose S23U blue with classic silver frames and still have original foils around this .
yeah this is the same reason I went with the Lime color since it has the sliver frame, so any nicks or paint falling off wouldn't be as noticeable.
As suggested by fellow members bought a matte finish 3m skin today n applied. Looking pretty.
Virgo_Guy said:
S22 series, also S21 series(if I remember correctly) come with a factory fitted thin film(several pieces) protecting the aluminum frame atleast in my region. Sad to see 23 series not having it.
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Plastic around edges are not protection film that you get. They are temporary plastic films meant to be removed and not kept on. It's so when device goes through inspection and test they won't get scratches on the frame.
My s23 ultra came with this thin transparent film along the frame on each sides like how my note 20 ultra did as well.
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Nothing a sharpie can't fix! ;-)
Jake.S said:
Plastic around edges are not protection film that you get. They are temporary plastic films meant to be removed and not kept on. It's so when device goes through inspection and test they won't get scratches on the frame...
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Those pieces of films do stick really well and do a good job at protecting the frame from getting minor scratches on day to day usage. Installing or removing a case do not lift or misplace the film either. If a lanyard is used with a case, it protects that portion of the frame too. I never removed the pieces in my one year of usage of S22U/21U as I never needed to.