anyone else have this issue!? and my arms aren't even that hairy! i got this band
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DCDF9SY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which is nice, and the black looks cool against the chrome colored watch body...but damn is it annoying when there's some slight shifting and the watch band catches and pulls the hair on my wrist! anyone else deal with this daily? not sure if i wanna keep the band because of this, but i'm SO bored of the stock brown leather band that came with it!
All metal watch bands do this. If you've not worn one for a while, then it can catch. Just give it some time and the hairs will pull away and you will be fine.
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haha that's not reassuring. i'd rather keep my hair in tact lol. sucks they all do this..so annoying. oh well, think i'll get the black moto leather band. it's on sale for 25 bucks at best buy
Just asking, are you in a metal band bro? Your dp says so (and the title too XD)
lmao nah not anymore. just do solo work haha
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Actually, good metal bands don't do this. They only pull your hair because the links smash into each other, acting like many little pliers. With quality metal bands, the links don't smash into each other.
ShadowVlican said:
Actually, good metal bands don't do this. They only pull your hair because the links smash into each other, acting like many little pliers. With quality metal bands, the links don't smash into each other.
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Not true. I have a 250€ Viceroy with metal band and the problem is still the same for us hairy guys.
Just for your information, Moko (chinese brand that does cases for almost all devices in the market) has nice silicone straps with the quick-release pins in plenty of colors and sizes. Check amazon. I got the navy blue and it's pretty nice.
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picked up the d30 case for the amaze today great quality you guys should def head to your tmobile store and check them out
http://s.tmocache.com/images/png/products/accessories/SUPM37421/SUPM37421-large.png
ebocioj said:
picked up the d30 case for the amaze today great quality you guys should def head to your tmobile store and check them out
http://s.tmocache.com/images/png/products/accessories/SUPM37421/SUPM37421-large.png
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These are in TMO stores?
I'd like to know too!
available on tmo website as well
24.99
I see its available for Samsung. HTC says coming soon?
Edit: You are right. Its available
yes they are at tmobile stores they expect more cases in the upcoming weeks
Do you have more pics ? Nobody shows it from the back .
I found this while doing some googling. Multiple different AMAZE 4G cases with D30 technology.
http://www.superiorcommunications.com/Products/Products_Listing.aspx
UPDATE: Seems like you have to be a member and sign up :/
Just got it. Here are some shots
Thanks for the pics! Does it cover up the edges of the screen completely, so if you late it flat on its face that the glass is not touching the desk surface? Also, is the material the rubbery stuff that attracts lint like crazy and makes it tough to take out of your pocket? I am used to a TPU case that is pretty slick.
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Thanks for the pics! Does it cover up the edges of the screen completely, so if you late it flat on its face that the glass is not touching the desk surface? Also, is the material the rubbery stuff that attracts lint like crazy and makes it tough to take out of your pocket? I am used to a TPU case that is pretty slick.
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When laid on the surface, the raise is slight, but its there. The case is hard rubber. Feels durable.
i just picked one up at my local tmo store.. went last week and they only had a green/teal color... went today to pick up a black one .. seems durable-- hope it is!
so whats the difference between the D3O Protective Cover ($25), the D3O Band ($30), and the D3O Dual Impact case ($35)? I'm looking for the highest level of protection for my Amaze.
The dual is the highest level of protection.. It's basically a 3Do case with a hard plastic case over part of it. If you don't know what 3Do is wiki has some info on it. I read it last night..
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thanks! im going to order it on the T-Mobile website, but ran into confusion. The description says white, but there is a picture of a purple case on the website?
Found this link -> D3O Cases for Amaze
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thanks! im going to order it on the T-Mobile website, but ran into confusion. The description says white, but there is a picture of a purple case on the website?
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So I think the description is correct, assuming this is, http://www.superiorcommunications.com/products/Products_Detail.aspx?sku=37424TMR
I live in Florida and all of the stores I have been to seem to have it and I did buy one and a hdmi out cable. If you buy two or more items in store they are offering 20% discount. The whole bill was like $32.
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They look good but i like the barely there cases for my phones since i hate to add the bulk on the phone so waiting for case mate to release their barely there cases
are they anywhere else for a lower price?? I gosh 25 for a case.. lol
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None of the tmo stores by me have the d3o bands yet so i got a case, it really fits nice, still slides in and out of my pocket nicely, a little bulky tho, but over a good buy. Will get a band as soon as i can
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Other than the Sweet Armor aluminum bumper, I didn't see this particular one posted here yet.
Has anyone tried these? They come in several colors and looks pretty good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duralumin-S...ccessories&hash=item3a736f7ec7#ht_2910wt_1163
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Other than the Sweet Armor aluminum bumper, I didn't see this particular one posted here yet.
Has anyone tried these? They come in several colors and looks pretty good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Duralumin-S...ccessories&hash=item3a736f7ec7#ht_2910wt_1163
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Haven't seen that one, and the corners look more rounded than the Sweet Armor is. I can't help but wonder though about the screws. They go through the aluminum such that if it is dropped and it hits on the corner, the tiny screw will take the hit in shear. Unlike the Sweet Armor where the aluminum shape itself is taking the hit. So, I wonder what they did to keep the tiny screws from shearing off in a drop.
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Haven't seen that one, and the corners look more rounded than the Sweet Armor is. I can't help but wonder though about the screws. They go through the aluminum such that if it is dropped and it hits on the corner, the tiny screw will take the hit in shear. Unlike the Sweet Armor where the aluminum shape itself is taking the hit. So, I wonder what they did to keep the tiny screws from shearing off in a drop.
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I'm not sure. When I saw it used screws I was immediately reminded of the Vapor Element cases for the iPhone. They use screws too.
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I'm not sure. When I saw it used screws I was immediately reminded of the Vapor cases for the iPhone. They use screws too.
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Having never had an iPhone I have no idea what that is. The Sweet Armor also uses screws.
I looked at more pictures. It would appear that this case uses two screws to hold the parts together. One big C and one small C, so to speak. A left and a right half rather than a front and back half like the Sweet Armor.
Also, from surfing Ebay it seems like it might hold the screen further off the surface you might lay it on, which in my opinion is one of the shortcomings of the Sweet Armor.
It definitely looks nice. It's a little pricey at $50 though. Just debating on whether to take a chance or not.
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It definitely looks nice. It's a little pricey at $50 though. Just debating on whether to take a chance or not.
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Eh, I blew way more than that on 2 Sweet Armor bumpers for me and my girl plus express shipping. I don't regret the expenditure.
Never heard of duralumin. Is that a fancy name for plastic meant to sound like aluminum?
kimtyson said:
Never heard of duralumin. Is that a fancy name for plastic meant to sound like aluminum?
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Who knows, but I do know that this case isn't made out of plastic.
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I will stay away anything related to aluminum, it causes me trouble with phone and GPS signals before.
Never heard of duralumin either, got me interested and I did a search
Duralumin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duralumin (also called duraluminum, duraluminium or dural) is the trade name of one of the earliest types of age-hardenable aluminium alloys. The main alloying constituents are copper, manganese, and magnesium. A commonly used modern equivalent of this alloy type is AA2024, which contains 4.4% copper, 1.5% magnesium, 0.6% manganese and 93.5% aluminium by weight. Typical yield strength is 450 MPa (65 ksi), with variations depending on the composition and temper.[1]
Tikerz said:
It definitely looks nice. It's a little pricey at $50 though. Just debating on whether to take a chance or not.
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I'd be willing to bet that the price will come down to under $20, just like the Element vapor knockoffs were for the iPhone. I bought the knockoff for my iPhone and it was as good as the original I bought from Element.
$40 is way too much.
dont these aluminum cases affect your phone reception?
the sweet armor looks really nice, but 70 bucks is outrageous
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Who knows, but I do know that this case isn't made out of plastic.
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Don't know how you can be so sure when you state you don't know.
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Never heard of duralumin either, got me interested and I did a search
Duralumin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duralumin (also called duraluminum, duraluminium or dural) is the trade name of one of the earliest types of age-hardenable aluminium alloys. The main alloying constituents are copper, manganese, and magnesium. A commonly used modern equivalent of this alloy type is AA2024, which contains 4.4% copper, 1.5% magnesium, 0.6% manganese and 93.5% aluminium by weight. Typical yield strength is 450 MPa (65 ksi), with variations depending on the composition and temper.[1]
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Thank you for your post. I learned something new today.
wase4711 said:
dont these aluminum cases affect your phone reception?
the sweet armor looks really nice, but 70 bucks is outrageous
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Yeah, I've heard that too about reception.
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So, has anyone tried one of these, yet?
I just ordered one, I'll tell you my review after receiving it
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I just ordered one, I'll tell you my review after receiving it
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From their pics, it seems like there isn't any inner rubber/foam lining. PLease let us know!
any new info here?
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any new info here?
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I got Gold Don Star case. I used to have sweet armor case for galaxy s2. When I compare the two the biggest difference is the material.
The sweetarmor is more of metal feel. When it hits something you will definately know it is some kind of thin metal or aluminum. With Don star, it is more of plastic feeling.than metal. it feels durable, and the fit is tight and well, but I hear sqeaking sound when i press right middle body. It is great case overall though. It does not interfere with any reception of gps since the material isn't metal.
Make sure if you have fat finger, you will have hard time reaching for the power or volume button since there is no rubber extension comes with case. I have hard time becuase i have big hand, but i can live with it since the case looks awesome.
Overall good quality but i don't know how long it will last, and the price is bit expensive compared to sweetarmor. I bought it for bumper use only.(i have front screen protector and the battery cover, I will buy another battery cover when it gets too much scratch)
I will try to post a pictures soon.
i bought one off ebay like 3 weeks ago and am still waiting for it.
This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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This Aluminum bumper on eBay looks really nice and does not appear to have to be screwed together like most others. That makes it much easier to get to your SIM or SD card or pull the battery if you need to. The one I had for my note 2 looked like this but it screwed on and you didn't want to get stuck with a phone freeze and no screwdriver to remove the bumper lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226071402?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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I absolutely love the way that bumper looks. But I'm always scared of what it will do to the signal levels. I once got an aluminum bumper for my iPhone 5 and it reduced the signal level by at least one bar.
Has anyone put one of these or similar on their Note 3? If so what effect did it have on the signal levels?
I wouldn't recommend, I had one of these bumper on S3, and I lost a bar signal, plus it looks okie, but holding it, it does not feel right.
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signal problem
I had used aluminium bumper on my S4 and there was a signaling problem in that...no doubt the case is nice but this signal problem irritates a lot...sometimes it even hampers the wifi connections too....so its not a good experience with aluminium bumper so wont be going to take any risk with my N3....
I just got the ultra thin screw together bumper.
First thing I noticed is my SiriusXM radio cutting out.
I already live in a weak signal area, but the audiostream would never cut out.
With the bumper on it dropped out multiple times due to signal.
Its it a nice unit, but like op said you have to carry a screwdriver around if you need to take off the back cover as well.
$21 bucks down the drain. Should of known better.
I have this exact bumper, and I haven't noticed any major signal loss, not even a bar. The only thing I dont like about it is that it makes it slightly awkward using the phone with one hand.
Same product half price ($10)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261312455...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Mine arrived today and they have changed it design with 2 holes on bottom right (which doesnt line up with the mic)
WiFi and phone signal so far unaffected.
It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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It looks like it'll make it really hard to use any other microUSB 3.0 cables. Samsung's seems to be the smallest available and it looks like they designed it to fit that. The only reason the Amazon Basics Premium microUSB 3.0 cable I have works with my other cases is because they all have flexible materials around the connector/port.
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I had to trim my Amazon 3.0 cable end with a razor to get it to fit... With any case I had.
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I believe those are screws on the side
I have an aluminum case for my Note 3. From experience I always stay away from non-screw cases because slide cases WILL scrape away the plastic of the case sooner or later.
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Screw is better imo
I thought I would post my Sunday project with my fellow Gear S heads, in hopes of getting some creative juices flowing. Any comments or recommendations on improving my design are more than welcome! I present: my butchered Timex watch band project!
Looks good. I'm assuming you cut up the original band from the watch to fit the pins of the new watch band? How well do the pins stay in, since the band itself is pretty flexible. It seems like the pins would pop out from time to time.
It was shockingly easy to cut the band up with a pair of nail scissors, used a razor and dremel to clean up the edges. I heated a Bobby pin up with a butane lighter and plunged it 1/8" into the rubber for the pin holes, and they've held in place well so far.. Only one incident while I was tying my boots up this morning.
Tldr; hot pin made some holes.
Update: had a second incident with the same pin popping out, I may need to graft some metal pin holders from a cheapo watch onto the band.
Ended up making my own also but using the original strap from a dummy Gear S and the band/cradle from a lunatik kit for the old iPod Nano touch.
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Ended up making my own also but using the original strap from a dummy Gear S and the band/cradle from a lunatik kit for the old iPod Nano touch.
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That is totally badass, and more of a streamline then I thought possible.. Kudos! Maybe I'll snag one of those kits to have a second option.
Side note, I revamped my design, so it looks more.. Intentional, and makes it more sturdy. I assume I could also swap the band out for any similar sized band. Hooray for super glue!
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That is totally badass, and more of a streamline then I thought possible.. Kudos! Maybe I'll snag one of those kits to have a second option.
Side note, I revamped my design, so it looks more.. Intentional, and makes it more sturdy. I assume I could also swap the band out for any similar sized band. Hooray for super glue!
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Yup, the rubber used bonds really well with superglue. Although mine was done with a lot of dremel work, medium viscosity craft superglue and superglue accelerator. Using the dremel to sand and shape the glue after drying from the accelerator. There is actually very little of the original lunatic cradle used when bonded to the original rubber and it started to get pretty thin. I wanted to get it closer to the body of the Gear S but it was getting too thin in the material to do so.
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That looks sick! Can you post more pics of the underside and maybe a summary of what you did? Very nice, I'd definitely buy one.
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That looks sick! Can you post more pics of the underside and maybe a summary of what you did? Very nice, I'd definitely buy one.
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Pics of the backside. Pretty minimalistic. Hard to get good photos with the band on. The charger still fits and functions this way also. As for what I had to do to get it to work. You first need to find a lunatik tik tok kit or any other watchband kit for the old iPod nano touch to use the lugs. And then either get a extra band for the Gear S or buy a dummy with band off eBay. I wouldn't start cutting my original band just in case you make a mistake. The rest is really just superglue with accelerator and a lot of dremel shaping work and trimming the original band.
So did you bond the tabs of the lunatik tok to the old gear s band part that attached to the sides of the gear s.
Sorry, I'm just kind of confused on how you made it work. The pics are good I'm just not sure how you did it. you cut the tabs off of the tok and glued them together i assume. Is it still holding up?
that is exactly what i was thinking to do.. it is prefect.
Wow man they both look great.
ROB your V2 looks really good and clean
And Shadoe that's amazing how you did that looking at it I still have no clue but I'm jealous lol.
This thread inspired me to rip my old sonyericsson BT watch apart and use the metal band for the project. The result is quite nice ☺
Look great man. How is the rubber holding?
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Look great man. How is the rubber holding?
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Thanks. So far its holding up, but its much heavier now. Lets hope it continues to hold ☺
Well couldn't help myself. Ordered a knock off lunatik kit for ipod for 11 bucks (with shipping) and a 2$ strap from China. Put em together end ended up with this...
Where did you get the band? Could you send link for the lunatic kit?
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Where did you get the band? Could you send link for the lunatic kit?
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Here you go mate!
http://s.aliexpress.com/ny6Fjeq6
Hello Guys, I've silver Moto 360v2 46mm with Cognac Leather. I'm using it very carefully but band is starting to wear out. I'm thinking to buy Silver Metal Band which is come with Moto 360 v2 from Motorola.
I'm sure some of you already have that. How is the band? Is it worth $89.99? Please share your opinion. Thanks.
Here is the link to purchase the band separately: Motorola
I have full black model, metal band. I like how it looks and feels pretty comfortable. But as it's made of small pieces you can add or remove, without any other way to adjust size, I can't have it the perfect fit. Other bad point to me, the clip looks pretty cheap, with plastic in it. Not sure how long this will length.
For this price range, I'm sure you can find a better choice.
I'll probably go with a strapcode.com band in near future.
Thanks gamin92 for your reply. I think, I should go for another one.
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I have full black model, metal band. I like how it looks and feels pretty comfortable. But as it's made of small pieces you can add or remove, without any other way to adjust size, I can't have it the perfect fit. Other bad point to me, the clip looks pretty cheap, with plastic in it. Not sure how long this will length.
For this price range, I'm sure you can find a better choice.
I'll probably go with a strapcode.com band in near future.
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Thanks gamin92 for your reply. I think, I should go for another one.
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IDK if works, but is very comfortable. I have the silver metal band, silver clock and works fine. I sent the watch to a store to make the wristband fit in my hand. Is very good now.
The main problem of metal bands on watches are the dependency of tools to resize the wrist... or a watch store to make it fit.