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FYI- for any of those like me who have been holding off for BSE to release a skin for this phone- they finally have (just got an email from them).. 7 bucks for the whole body skin 5 bucks for just the screen.. Pretty darn good product if you ask me (no, I don't work for em)..
Link?
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-rezound-skin
I used this product on my Dinc, and an old blackberry.. For the price- really hard to beat.. It's essentially an invisishield minus the fancy package and price. (it just comes in an envelope w/ instructions to make your own soap solution)
That's a hell of a price.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
Ordered mine.
Out of curiosity, does anyone use only BSE or any other "skin" type product, completely without a case? How well does it hold up? I had BSE on my G2x and a case and the thing is 100% mint after 8 months give or take.
I'm with you- when I use BSE- I forget about the bulky case and just go with the skin.. All I'm really worried about in the end is the screen and I've never had a problem with these skins keeping things mint as you said. I only wish they would have come out with them sooner as I've already encountered a small scratch (hadn't got around to installing any protective cover besides the BSE- which should arrive Mon or Tues).
I've used BSE for my iPods and ipads and they are definately a good value. There's no orange peel to the surface when applied and forms a durable seal for the screen with no loss of clarity. I have the Rezound screen protectors on order. Can't wait to apply it.
i want get one
Just got my full body skin in the mail today.. For whatever reason- it was much easier to apply than on my incredible--maybe it was because I did it in the bathroom with a hot shower running to reduce dust.. No specks or anything.. Great quality as usual- the only thing I'd change is I think they could have made the top piece a little bigger to cover the corners- which are still totally exposed. Looks great though
Hag77 said:
Just got my full body skin in the mail today.. For whatever reason- it was much easier to apply than on my incredible--maybe it was because I did it in the bathroom with a hot shower running to reduce dust.. No specks or anything.. Great quality as usual- the only thing I'd change is I think they could have made the top piece a little bigger to cover the corners- which are still totally exposed. Looks great though
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I suppose I could- but the beauty of these things is that you're really not going to see it (especially in pictures). It adds a little bit of shine to the back since the back in it's natural state is a matte texture. But the screen and top guard- you really can't even tell it's there.
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I suppose I could- but the beauty of these things is that you're really not going to see it (especially in pictures). It adds a little bit of shine to the back since the back in it's natural state is a matte texture. But the screen and top guard- you really can't even tell it's there.
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What about the feeling of it? I LOVE InvisibleShield's product for protection, but I didn't like the feeling of it when I was running my fingers all over the screen. Kind of felt a little tacky/sticky a little.
Well- from what I've read- BSE is pretty much the exact material as invisshield- just far cheaper because of their minimal packaging.. That said- maybe it's actually better because I don't notice any sort of tacky/sticky feeling during normal use.. The only case I could see that happening would be in a humid environment- but then again the screen would have a little stick anyways even w/o the protector when it's humid.
Do these have that rubbery feeling like xo skins?
The BSE skins are smooth with no stickiness or rubber like feel. Its almost as smooth as glass after it dries properly after a few days.
BOBBY
MINIATURE-ART said:
The BSE skins are smooth with no stickiness or rubber like feel. Its almost as smooth as glass after it dries properly after a few days.
BOBBY
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Goodbye XO,
Hello BSE skins
gonna get this
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Goodbye XO,
Hello BSE skins
gonna get this
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You won't regret it- it really is a quality product at very good price.. Just be patient with the install. Get out the big bubbles on the initial squeegee. You may have some bubbles that you perceive to be "big" all of the sudden show up after a few hours of installing it.. Fear not, they will go away after a couple days if not sooner.
this is a little off but badogg I just swatted at my screen and then I realized it was your signature and not a bug haha
so, this doesnt really cover all the metal on the phone? thats what i'm looking for in a skin...full metal frame protection.
For those that have this does it have the cutout for the proximity sensor? If not does it interfere at all during calls?
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Hey guys just here to show you guys what the carbon fiber (black) looks like on the North American Galaxy Note. Feels really nice and ultra thin so you can put it in another case if you would like. Quite frankly it makes the Note look really smexy.
Does the CF offer any additional grip?
looks good. makes me wish i would of opted for the CF, thought about doing the white CF
It doesn't seem to be that grippy, it's a bit more grippy than the original material for sure. The reason I got it was because the back and sides had the potential to be scratched up really easily and I didn't like the glossy feel of the sides.
Also, I would probably get black or gunmetal as the white gets dirty quick I hear.
Remember though, real carbon fiber will impead reception. I have their matt product on mine, but would NOT recommend it at all. Since it's clear and the battery cover is "pitted", it leaves ugly looking almost air bubbles under it ( and yes, I had them put it on for me, that sutff SUCKS putting it on ).
The screen protector of theirs, is better then most, however the SAME PEOPLE make theirs, zagg, and most everyone elses, and it's 3M The diffrence is in the coating. I do like the ghost one the best, as it does not leave the nasty orange peal effect on the screen, and the coating does seem to last approx 6-8 months before it has to be replaced. If you get it done at a mall kiosk, they will re-do it for free if it gets hosed, ( well it's 5$ fee to do it is all ).
Now, if you want a killer bra for your car, ghost armor is your company. It's what they started with. I watched one of their employees do a car recently in it. Took him less then 4 hours, and it was flawless. Takes me that long to get the screen cover on and it looks like crap, i can't even imagine doing something like a hood or what have you.
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Remember though, real carbon fiber will impead reception. I have their matt product on mine, but would NOT recommend it at all. Since it's clear and the battery cover is "pitted", it leaves ugly looking almost air bubbles under it ( and yes, I had them put it on for me, that sutff SUCKS putting it on ).
The screen protector of theirs, is better then most, however the SAME PEOPLE make theirs, zagg, and most everyone elses, and it's 3M The diffrence is in the coating. I do like the ghost one the best, as it does not leave the nasty orange peal effect on the screen, and the coating does seem to last approx 6-8 months before it has to be replaced. If you get it done at a mall kiosk, they will re-do it for free if it gets hosed, ( well it's 5$ fee to do it is all ).
Now, if you want a killer bra for your car, ghost armor is your company. It's what they started with. I watched one of their employees do a car recently in it. Took him less then 4 hours, and it was flawless. Takes me that long to get the screen cover on and it looks like crap, i can't even imagine doing something like a hood or what have you.
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Trust me.... these are NOT real carbon fiber... lol
it's only vinyl with carbon fiber look
Looks awesome...I just got zagg I should have went with this
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rkennison said:
Remember though, real carbon fiber will impead reception. I have their matt product on mine, but would NOT recommend it at all. Since it's clear and the battery cover is "pitted", it leaves ugly looking almost air bubbles under it ( and yes, I had them put it on for me, that sutff SUCKS putting it on ).
The screen protector of theirs, is better then most, however the SAME PEOPLE make theirs, zagg, and most everyone elses, and it's 3M The diffrence is in the coating. I do like the ghost one the best, as it does not leave the nasty orange peal effect on the screen, and the coating does seem to last approx 6-8 months before it has to be replaced. If you get it done at a mall kiosk, they will re-do it for free if it gets hosed, ( well it's 5$ fee to do it is all ).
Now, if you want a killer bra for your car, ghost armor is your company. It's what they started with. I watched one of their employees do a car recently in it. Took him less then 4 hours, and it was flawless. Takes me that long to get the screen cover on and it looks like crap, i can't even imagine doing something like a hood or what have you.
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hmm... co-worker has the iphone case with titanium bumper and carbonfiber back, no signs of reception issues. Also I actually thought install of the GA was easier then most ive put on there.
Ghost Armor is a local company here in AZ.
They say it is definitely Carbon Fiber not vinyl.
Btw, gun metal looks amazing on my blue/black note.
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Honeybadger said:
Ghost Armor is a local company here in AZ.
They say it is definitely Carbon Fiber not vinyl.
Btw, gun metal looks amazing on my blue/black note.
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lol... well, you can go back and demand for your money back then ...
google for "3M DI NOC" and read !!... I got these on my other devices and they are definitely NOT real carbon fiber.
carbonfiberfilm.com
3M™ DI-NOC™ is a high-end vinyl from 3M™ from their Architectural Finishes series. The vinyl can be installed on all sorts of surfaces, regardless of the curvature. This means there are an unlimited amount of applications, from the interior of your car to the back of your laptop.
The CA-421 (black) model that we sell gives a dry carbon look, though it's available in 8 different colors. Contrary to initial belief, carbon fiber DI-NOC™ is not just a printed carbon fiber pattern, but in fact has a three-dimensional texture to it. This allows it to reflect light the same way that real carbon fiber would, making it the best real-world alternative to carbon fiber when you just want the look without paying a ton of money.
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looks great
id stay away from white, ive had it on before and it attracted so much dirt.. there wasnt one day where it was clean.
Man that looks awesome!
We only have 1 small mall stand for Ghost Armor. They only had the clear when i went. Would have loved this CF.
I have tried several of these "skins" over the years ad have not found one that did not eventually start peeling up on the edges. They all look great when new, but they didn't hold up .
Not saying yours is the same. Just my experience with what I had used.
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Hey guys just here to show you guys what the carbon fiber (black) looks like on the North American Galaxy Note. Feels really nice and ultra thin so you can put it in another case if you would like. Quite frankly it makes the Note look really smexy.
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I got the gunmetal version, and after barely a day I'm worried about how it will hold up. I am no Freddy Kruger and accidentally scratched my nail across it, and now it has a scratch. From just my fingernail. To the OP, how is yours holding up over time?
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I got the gunmetal version, and after barely a day I'm worried about how it will hold up. I am no Freddy Kruger and accidentally scratched my nail across it, and now it has a scratch. From just my fingernail. To the OP, how is yours holding up over time?
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So far so good and I've had it in pockets, and cases. A couple of tiny scratches but it's hardly noticeable as mine is black. No peeling to speak of yet. Though I assume the only peeling will be from the sides, which I don't mind to take off if it does peel but it's on like glue still.
I actually work for ghost armor, and I also have a note , they do sell other colors other then black,gray and white. I myself have almost a lime green on my Note and it looks quite good!
I'd posted in the Slickwraps thread, but didn't want to hijack that and derail Wesley's efforts, so here's a separate thread.
I always felt the N6 was frighteningly slippery in hand, and after a few shorter drops began looking for a solution that didn't add a ton of bulk to an already large device. I somehow stumbled upon Slickwrap's Natural series, likely from surfing XDA. I excitedly ordered the lighter brown back, with no dimple cutout, and started applying it as soon as I got home. (while I'm an adult TECHNICALLY I still act like a 12yr old about my tech devices and their accessories) Unfortunately, my enthusiasm meant I didn't align it perfectly, and it ended up having to peel it back off and reapply. It still looked great and was a vast improvement in feel and grip, although after a few days I noticed the edges were starting to lift a tiny bit and dust was adhering to the tiny gap that had developed. I thought that was due to my poor application, and ordered another, this time determined to place it perfectly first try.
2nd skin arrived, this time with the dimple cutout, and the application went perfectly. It never lifted anywhere, and after several months was darkening beautifully. I realized I preferred the solid back (looks cleaner to me, I guess?) and ordered my 3rd SW skin, this time getting a cork back for the gf's M8, as she was dropping it entirely too often, and I thought that would be an attractive solution.
3rd order came, gf's cork was applied (she LOVES it, 4mos later still going strong, hasn't dropped it since) I went to apply my new leather, and was surprised to find it was approximately twice the thickness of what I'd received previously. Due to that, and the cutout on the bottom of the phone leaving so little room for error, I never got that back applied. I must have applied, realized the hole at the bottom wasn't aligned well, lifted it, and restuck it 4 or 5 times before I realized this one would never stay down and gave up.
I went skinless for the first time since SW released the Natural series, and HATED it. The phone felt like it was trying to leap from my hand and I was certain it was only a matter of time till it hit the deck and exploded. I emailed SW, asking if the leather backs were back to "normal" thickness, and didn't get too helpful a response (I think it was along the lines of "the thickness varies with the stock") so figured I'd try to source an alternative elsewhere.
Along the way I'd gotten a walnut skin for my Surface Pro 3 from Toast, and was sort of amazed at the quality and inquired about leather for my Nexus. Laurent in CS mentioned they were working on it, and when she told me they were available I placed an order for a rust back. It was $44, but I was hopeful it would be the last back I'd need.
It was in my mailbox 4 days later and I was psyched when I opened it. The leather was drastically softer right out of the box, the color was more to my liking, and while noticeably thicker than SW's (the first two I'd rec'd, anyway) Toast had finished the edges black, so I figured it would sort of match the black edges of the screen from the side. (I don't know if I'm describing this adequately/well, but basically when you view the phone from the side, the thickness of the Toast edge is pretty much exactly the same as the thickness of the black screen edge, so it's mirrored from front to back. Hopefully the pics will better show this as I still feel I'm not describing it well.)
I've had it on for a little over a week now, and while I did need to peel it back up once during application, it's showing no signs of lifting anywhere, and I don't believe it will, either. I still LOVE the feel and color, and even though I prefer the solid/no dimple back, this one is staying put. It feels so soft I like it far better than any of the Horween backs I'd applied, and for me, it definitely warrants the price difference.
I hope this helps, and apologize for the long post, but wanted to be comprehensive in giving my experiences with both companies and their products. If you folks want any other pics or have any additional questions just let me know!
All I can find is wood. Where is the leather
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Order the iPhone leather ($44) and then put “this is for a Nexus 6" in the comments. They're still in the process of adding the leather to the website.
It looks like a piece of toast sitting on top of the phone, terrible IMHO.
yea it looks extremely thick.
I had a Toastmade wooden skin on my LG G3 and it was a fantastic piece of workmanship.
I can't tell what's going on with your picture but is this a photo of the Toastmade cover having been placed on top of the phone? Surely it's not that proud when applied?
Here's a photo of my Slickwraps Horween leather back panel which I attached a couple of hours ago for comparison:
I think it looks pretty good myself.
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i finally got my rust leather one and man does that thing have some grip. I love it. the one thing this phone was missing was a way to hold on to it. lol
Got my Rust leather for my Nexus 6 two days ago. According to their customer service Laurent, the leather is sourced from Oregon Leather, quality is better than Slickwraps Horween (I have both). It didn't sit flush because the oem back cover wasn't removed. The leather is a little bit thicker than Slickwraps but the feeling is much better when you touch it.
In the beginning I thought it was too thick, but now the edges become "smoother" after rubbing them for few hours. Toast has put the Nexus 6 Leather on their website, slightly cheaper than iPhone version.
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Got my Rust leather for my Nexus 6 two days ago. According to their customer service Laurent, the leather is sourced from Oregon Leather, quality is better than Slickwraps Horween (I have both). It didn't sit flush because the oem back cover wasn't removed. The leather is a little bit thicker than Slickwraps but the feeling is much better when you touch it.
In the beginning I thought it was too thick, but now the edges become "smoother" after rubbing them for few hours. Toast has put the Nexus 6 Leather on their website, slightly cheaper than iPhone version.
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Oh god, that looks terrible.
Not at all. I love it even more than Slickwraps, which sit flush as I used their replacement back. I ended up peeling Slickwraps off because of the poor leather quality. Toast version is thicker but at the same time gives you more grip on sides thus feel "safer" when you hold it.
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Not at all. I love it even more than Slickwraps, which sit flush as I used their replacement back. I ended up peeling Slickwraps off because of the poor leather quality. Toast version is thicker but at the same time gives you more grip on sides thus feel "safer" when you hold it.
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1) How did you get the 'nexus' branding?
2) Could you replace the stock back w/ the Toast back?
1) There is an etching option, just put "NEXUS" in order comments.
2) No I didn't try it. I didn't have a thinner replacement back or a used wrap as the base, I also don't know how to diy a back cover like other people do...
I actually asked Toast about it but it wasn't recommended and they weren't sure if the leather wrap can fit the phone precisely if you take off the oem back...
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Got a replacement back from Slickwraps to see whether my Toast leather sits flush. You can see photos, it fits but isn't flush. Looks nicer than on the OEM back cover. Please ignore the imperfection of the leather, I put too much conditioner and also peeled it off at least 5 times for the test. Seems no way to make it smooth again For leather quality, see my previous post.
Taking off the OEM back cover to install the skin is not recommended by Toast, so take your own risk. For Slickwraps replacement back, they do not list on their website but you can call them.
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1) Do you like the look of leather in general? If not, of course you don't think it looks good.
2) Do you work for Slickwraps?
I just ordered this over the Slickwraps leather because this looks much nicer / higher quality. When it comes to leather, thicker is better. Thin leather is usually cheap leather.
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1) Do you like the look of leather in general? If not, of course you don't think it looks good.
2) Do you work for Slickwraps?
I just ordered this over the Slickwraps leather because this looks much nicer / higher quality. When it comes to leather, thicker is better. Thin leather is usually cheap leather.
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No, I don't work for slick wraps I don't like it because it sticks up so high. I'm glad you like it, and glad we have all these options..
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1) There is an etching option, just put "NEXUS" in order comments.
2) No I didn't try it. I didn't have a thinner replacement back or a used wrap as the base, I also don't know how to diy a back cover like other people do...
I actually asked Toast about it but it wasn't recommended and they weren't sure if the leather wrap can fit the phone precisely if you take off the oem back...
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Did you pay anything extra for the "Nexus" branding? It isn't the same as a custom text, right? You'd just put something like "I want my leather back Nexus-branded" or something in the order comments?
I wonder how the feel of the black leather differs from the rust brown. It says it's softer; question is if it's about the same as the brown and the black LG G4 back covers - 'cause there's a pretty big difference there in terms of softness.
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I'd posted in the Slickwraps thread, but didn't want to hijack that and derail Wesley's efforts, so here's a separate thread.
I always felt the N6 was frighteningly slippery in hand, and after a few shorter drops began looking for a solution that didn't add a ton of bulk to an already large device. I somehow stumbled upon Slickwrap's Natural series, likely from surfing XDA. I excitedly ordered the lighter brown back, with no dimple cutout, and started applying it as soon as I got home. (while I'm an adult TECHNICALLY I still act like a 12yr old about my tech devices and their accessories) Unfortunately, my enthusiasm meant I didn't align it perfectly, and it ended up having to peel it back off and reapply. It still looked great and was a vast improvement in feel and grip, although after a few days I noticed the edges were starting to lift a tiny bit and dust was adhering to the tiny gap that had developed. I thought that was due to my poor application, and ordered another, this time determined to place it perfectly first try.
2nd skin arrived, this time with the dimple cutout, and the application went perfectly. It never lifted anywhere, and after several months was darkening beautifully. I realized I preferred the solid back (looks cleaner to me, I guess?) and ordered my 3rd SW skin, this time getting a cork back for the gf's M8, as she was dropping it entirely too often, and I thought that would be an attractive solution.
3rd order came, gf's cork was applied (she LOVES it, 4mos later still going strong, hasn't dropped it since) I went to apply my new leather, and was surprised to find it was approximately twice the thickness of what I'd received previously. Due to that, and the cutout on the bottom of the phone leaving so little room for error, I never got that back applied. I must have applied, realized the hole at the bottom wasn't aligned well, lifted it, and restuck it 4 or 5 times before I realized this one would never stay down and gave up.
I went skinless for the first time since SW released the Natural series, and HATED it. The phone felt like it was trying to leap from my hand and I was certain it was only a matter of time till it hit the deck and exploded. I emailed SW, asking if the leather backs were back to "normal" thickness, and didn't get too helpful a response (I think it was along the lines of "the thickness varies with the stock") so figured I'd try to source an alternative elsewhere.
Along the way I'd gotten a walnut skin for my Surface Pro 3 from Toast, and was sort of amazed at the quality and inquired about leather for my Nexus. Laurent in CS mentioned they were working on it, and when she told me they were available I placed an order for a rust back. It was $44, but I was hopeful it would be the last back I'd need.
It was in my mailbox 4 days later and I was psyched when I opened it. The leather was drastically softer right out of the box, the color was more to my liking, and while noticeably thicker than SW's (the first two I'd rec'd, anyway) Toast had finished the edges black, so I figured it would sort of match the black edges of the screen from the side. (I don't know if I'm describing this adequately/well, but basically when you view the phone from the side, the thickness of the Toast edge is pretty much exactly the same as the thickness of the black screen edge, so it's mirrored from front to back. Hopefully the pics will better show this as I still feel I'm not describing it well.)
I've had it on for a little over a week now, and while I did need to peel it back up once during application, it's showing no signs of lifting anywhere, and I don't believe it will, either. I still LOVE the feel and color, and even though I prefer the solid/no dimple back, this one is staying put. It feels so soft I like it far better than any of the Horween backs I'd applied, and for me, it definitely warrants the price difference.
I hope this helps, and apologize for the long post, but wanted to be comprehensive in giving my experiences with both companies and their products. If you folks want any other pics or have any additional questions just let me know!
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I've seen some without the dimple cutout. I does pocket gunk collect in the cutout? Im leaning towards no cutout right now. I love the way it looks though! This phone is too slippery!
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Did you pay anything extra for the "Nexus" branding? It isn't the same as a custom text, right? You'd just put something like "I want my leather back Nexus-branded" or something in the order comments?
I wonder how the feel of the black leather differs from the rust brown. It says it's softer; question is if it's about the same as the brown and the black LG G4 back covers - 'cause there's a pretty big difference there in terms of softness.
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Yes, I paid $5 extra for the NEXUS etching, the same cost as custom text. When placing the order, I put "NEXUS" in custom text, and also "For Nexus 6 with NEXUS etching" in order comments. You can also email their custom service to confirm it.
I think Rust is slightly softer than others (I also have Syrah but not Black) as described on their website. Comparing to LG G4, my guess is Toast leather is softer because it's thicker, LG G4 leather cover looks like a thin leather wrap a plastic back.
(Not sure what happened to my reply this morning, it's just disappeared...)
Wow, this doesn't look like something toast would do. Being so thick, it doesn't look nearly as well made as their other products.
I do not usually put my phone in a case because I do not like to add bulk. I like to keep it as slim and trip as possible. I am coming from a prior phone that had a rubberized surface on the edges and back (Droid MAXX - the original). The Pixel is a bit slippery for me.
I am curious what solutions people would recommend for the best way to add grip to the Pixel without adding bulk. Maybe I need to go with one of the thin cases, or maybe there is a skin that could help? I don't need to decorate the phone, but if there is a skin that helps it grip better I would give it a try.
Your options are case, skin, and naked. For cases, you're not going to get any thinner than the Nillkin Nature cases. I'm not a fan of the one I have but it's undeniably low in bulk. For skins, the are a ton of options and you'll have a variety of opinions but if you don't want a case, that's about your best option.
Some skins are grippier than others, even win a single manufacturer, so it's worth asking the manufacturer about it. For example, for dBrand their grippier skins tend to be the carbon fiber options.
Good luck!
I've said this in the other cases thread on here, but I'll post again just in case people don't know about that other thread.
Caudabe (http://www.caudabe.com) makes great, very slim cases for iPhones.
If you email/tweet them to make Veil XT for Google Pixel/Pixel XL, they might consider it.
You can try reaching out to Shumuri too (http://shumuri.com)
I wish that their was an antigravity case for the pixel... I can't stand mounts and would love to just stick my phone to my instrument panel
Based on my experience with them on other phones, a skin won't provide anywhere near as much grip as the surface on that Droid Maxx.
Instead, take a look at the thread on ultra-thin cases:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/ultra-case-t3483579
The Nillkin Nature cases are very slim and definitely add grip to the phone. You can see pics in my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/accessories/pixel-t3475315/post69764947#post69764947
Google Pixel (XL) Matte Black Skin Premium Quality SAMSUNG 3M Scotchprint 1080
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291970270753?var=590965880055
You can't go wrong with the UAG cases. The plasma series is surprisingly thin and light, but really has great edge and drop protection. they feel great in the hand. They are a little higher in price, but totally worth it.
https://urbanarmorgear.com/collections/type-plasma-series/products/plasma-series-google-pixel
I had one for my Note 5 and then S7, and I'm will be picking up another for my Pixel.
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You can't go wrong with the UAG cases.
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+1. I received the Ice case yesterday; using it on the silver Pixel. I wanted a slim grippy case, one with black rubber to hide the darkening that occurs with time on rubbery areas of phone cases, and a clear back to display the silver/white of the phone. This case is PERFECT. It looks great. And the grip is fantastic.
I just received a blue Speck Presidio Grip and it's a very nice case for adding grip. The blue one is hard to find unless you pay quite a bit of $$ (I found a listing on eBay for used under $20) but the black version can more easily be found for under $20.
The case fits very well without being too difficult to take on and off. The added grip is good without being extreme. The hard plastic has a nice matte feel to it (the previous Speck cases I had was glossy but I like this better). And the buttons have a good clicky feel to them. It's not a minimalistic case like the Nillkin Nature but it's tons better than something like the Incipio Dual Pro.
Hope this helps somebody!
I've been meaning to try the DBrand skins for a while. Just ordered the bamboo version for my silver Pixel. Will update how it is. I have high hopes as the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
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kkh786 said:
I've been meaning to try the DBrand skins for a while. Just ordered the bamboo version for my silver Pixel. Will update how it is. I have high hopes as the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
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They are very good skins! Do yourself a favor and be sure to use their videos for installation, don't skip steps, and give yourself plenty of time.
Just installed the bamboo skin. Looks good. Not perfect installation as am not patient enough. Haha.
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I'm getting a Slickwrap skin. I've been using dbrand for a while now... Just want to try something different.
I've purchased two Toast skins now and I really like them. Because they are actual wood they are really nice and grippy with the added benefit of that if you drop your phone, the wood will absorb some of the shock. It's prevented a few dings for me. Plus they can laser etch anything you want on there...
josephpalozzi said:
I've purchased two Toast skins now and I really like them. Because they are actual wood they are really nice and grippy with the added benefit of that if you drop your phone, the wood will absorb some of the shock. It's prevented a few dings for me. Plus they can laser etch anything you want on there...
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I've had Toast on phones and laptops. Great products although I prefer them on non-phone devices because it's impossible to put a case over top of it and sometimes you just need heavy duty protection.
grippy case
Hi
I got this within 10 days of ordering - very cheap - but it really adds grip and hardly any bulk
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bla...nti-slip-soft-case-cover-for/32774241635.html
Pictures on the site are accurate
Jools
snowdej said:
Hi
I got this within 10 days of ordering - very cheap - but it really adds grip and hardly any bulk
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bla...nti-slip-soft-case-cover-for/32774241635.html
Pictures on the site are accurate
Jools
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Looks good. Could you post some actual real life photos with the phone in it?
kEvinErd said:
Looks good. Could you post some actual real life photos with the phone in it?
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Hi
https://goo.gl/photos/H2qcY2ECW1AcxEfEA
I have a best skins ever fitted with the glossy screen and matte body.
Also I have a qi receiver. You can see the USB port blocked by it
The buttons are cut outs so are quite recessed. I had a spigen case on just before that covers the buttons
This case is much less bulky than the spigen
The headphone port is possibly slightly wrong. If you have a headphone socket with a bulky top it might struggle. This is being picky though and I could just get a scalpel to it to increase the hole a mm
Jools
devilsadidas said:
I wish that their was an antigravity case for the pixel... I can't stand mounts and would love to just stick my phone to my instrument panel
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There is the anitgravity space:https://megatinycorp.com/products/anti-gravity-space
This basically just sticks on to any case
Disclaimer : I do not benefit in any way for saying anything good or bad about these products. I am giving you guys my honest opinion on these cases to help provide some assistance on buying a case.
Let’s start with the first case I bought from them.
Orzly Flexicase (Clear)
Link to the case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072MZCQB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_v8mFzb704M66R
Price :£12.99
Things I like: Simple case, adds much need grip to the OnePlus5. Doesn't detract from the overall phones aesthetic or feel. , Good lip around the camera bump and the front.
Things of concern: It's a simple case, it's mainly there to prevent scratches. Not going to protect your phone from anything major
Comments: I really like this case, there is a craft to a making something simple and effective and this is it. No fancy features it just protects your phone from scratches, adds grip and protects from small drops. It doesn't over stay it's welcome and I congratulate on that.
I was happy with my purchase at the price I paid but since it has gone down. I think anyone wanting a simple case you can't really go wrong with this.
Also like to note, I haven't had problems with any holes in the case. Some people on other forums have asked me about the quality of the finish. No evident problems with the finish of my case.
Photos: http://imgur.com/a/c8eOF
Orzly Wallet Case (Black)
Link to the case : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072QV1VRT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_qInFzbCVEWP0X
Price: £14.99
Things I like: Protects the screen while it’s closed, Magnet keeps the wallet closed well, Effective card slots and pocket slot, Effective stand, I like the case that holds the phone in the wallet, not too bulky.
Things of concern: It’s a wallet case, people either love them or hate them.
Comments: I had this case for my HTC 10 and they have improved this case immensely. Now having three card slots instead of two allows me to take my bank card, ID and my public transport card without having to double up in the slots (That can create further issues). The main issue with last years was the case that held the phone in place. Last year was a hard shell, now throughout my time working with phones, more than half of wallet cases I have seen have broken inner shells because they use a hard shell inside. This year they have basically taken the great Flexicase design and used it as the holder for the wallet case. That was a great move and make the wallet case great.
For a wallet case, this is a solid wallet case. You can’t really go wrong with it.
Photos: http://imgur.com/a/j1FFv
Orzly Slim Stand Case
Link to the case : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073S7BWQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Price:£12.99
Things I like: THIS THING IS SLIM, the case itself may be the lowest profile case I have used on the OnePlus5, The stand can withstand a lot, stand can be rotated in different ways.
Things of concern: This case may not work with some in-car phone holders, the stand bulges out and made it hard for my vent holder to hold it.
Comments: I picked up this case because I was intrigued. I didn’t think I would like it but I really did! The case has a really nice soft touch finish and provides protection for the camera bump which is surprising as the case is really low profile , it provides a very small lip on the front so it may or may not protect the phone from if you put your phone screen down. The case doesn’t really take much away from the buttons which is nice.
The ring stand is really handy, A couple of times I’ve used it. I do find myself playing with the ring stand itself and hanging my phone off my finger, the case fits very well I can trust that my phone will stay there hanging. The stand really is quite strong. I can put a lot of force on the stand and it didn’t feel like it would break, (I have posted a video demoing that) The things I would say is that I would like the stand to have different standing points, it would be nice to have the phone to stand at different angles, while this isn’t a major thing, I thought I’d point it out.
I really like this case, nuff said.
Photos: http://imgur.com/a/kHBlm
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Orzly Fusion Case
Link to the case : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072MPYX9Y/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Price: £9.99
Things I like: Not bulky, feels like it would protect the case.
Things of concern: Can’t think of anything…
Comments: This is the case I have on my OnePlus5, I really like it. It’s like the FlexiCase but better. This honestly feels like this case has been designed by someone who’s wanting a make a case for themselves. There is extra grip points around parts of the case which your hand is in contact with. That’s a smart move. There is some little feet on the back around the clear back, this is a expert level move from Orzly, clear plastic scratches easily by doing this the plastic clear back from the ground. The clear back is quite hard and seems like it could withstand a drop, this is the motto of this case: it’s solid.
Photos: http://imgur.com/a/CqoVz
Comments About Orzly
One thing I have noticed is Orzly has revamped their packaging. It’s more like you would see in a shop and has nice little touches to them. Having a little tab to pull to open the box and having nice information (To read on the toilet obviously) adds to the over. Here is some photos : http://imgur.com/a/vZ4eu
Please ask any questions and if this helped someone, if you liked it I may do more.
Thanks so much for this. I agree with the flexicase and slim case, both have been great for me and I have already used the stand on the slim case for a train journey. Worked out great. I am looking forward to receiving my fusion bumper case from the reviews both you and niijonodhg have been giving!
Thanks for your review. Can't decide between slim stand and fusion case. I don't like a lot of bulk as the phone itself isn't the smallest one and I like to keep the look of it. Generally I'm very very careful with my phones but
Unfortunately I already cracked my screen (first time ever). Currently in repair.
abe2912 said:
Thanks for your review. Can't decide between slim stand and fusion case. I don't like a lot of bulk as the phone itself isn't the smallest one and I like to keep the look of it. Generally I'm very very careful with my phones but
Unfortunately I already cracked my screen (first time ever). Currently in repair.
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Ouch hopefully you get it back soon! As for the slim case, it has virtually no screen protection but the stand is very useful and it is also a grippy case. You can put your finger in the ring part while your using it to help you stop dropping it.
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abe2912 said:
Thanks for your review. Can't decide between slim stand and fusion case. I don't like a lot of bulk as the phone itself isn't the smallest one and I like to keep the look of it. Generally I'm very very careful with my phones but
Unfortunately I already cracked my screen (first time ever). Currently in repair.
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If it helps, my favourite case so far has been the Fusion!
DarkExistence said:
Ouch hopefully you get it back soon! As for the slim case, it has virtually no screen protection but the stand is very useful and it is also a grippy case. You can put your finger in the ring part while your using it to help you stop dropping it.
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Yes you do make it harder ?. I never used cases mainly for protection but more for the extra grip but dropping my OP5 makes me reconsider this. But when I dropped it I didn't have any case installed so it was pretty slippy. Maybe I try both cases as they are not that expensive .
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Yes you do make it harder ?. I never used cases mainly for protection but more for the extra grip but dropping my OP5 makes me reconsider this. But when I dropped it I didn't have any case installed so it was pretty slippy. Maybe I try both cases as they are not that expensive .
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Getting both of them might be a good option. My favorite is the fusion but the slim case is really good. The slim case adds grip to the phone without much bulk or extraprotection where as the fusion is really grippy as well as adding more protection.
DarkExistence said:
Ouch hopefully you get it back soon! As for the slim case, it has virtually no screen protection but the stand is very useful and it is also a grippy case. You can put your finger in the ring part while your using it to help you stop dropping it.
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Yeah the stand feature for me is a must. Personally I prefer the Wallet Case version, as it's got that extra bit of screen protection with the fordable lid. But they're all nice in different ways.
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Yeah the stand feature for me is a must. Personally I prefer the Wallet Case version, as it's got that extra bit of screen protection with the fordable lid. But they're all nice in different ways.
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Any stand is nice really, what I like about the slim stand case though is that you can put your finger in the ring and it will mean your phone cant drop, very useful actually
Just received my Orzly Fusion today and have to say: that thing is amazing! Adds minimal bulk but seems to be good protection. And the best thing is that it adds so much grip to the phone and makes it really comfortable to use.
abe2912 said:
Just received my Orzly Fusion today and have to say: that thing is amazing! Adds minimal bulk but seems to be good protection. And the best thing is that it adds so much grip to the phone and makes it really comfortable to use.
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I also received mine today and I completely agree with everything.
I had the Ringke case on my Nexus 6P, which had the same type of back plastic and I know for a fact it does not yellow over time.
I also have a dBrand skin on my phone, and the case fit perfectly over it with no hassle at all. Dragon Skin with Orange Logo and Camera Cutout.
I also have the Orzly Tempered glass installed and the case fits perfectly around the glass as it should... Since it's from the same company.
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I also received mine today and I completely agree with everything.
I had the Ringke case on my Nexus 6P, which had the same type of back plastic and I know for a fact it does not yellow over time.
I also have a dBrand skin on my phone, and the case fit perfectly over it with no hassle at all. Dragon Skin with Orange Logo and Camera Cutout.
I also have the Orzly Tempered glass installed and the case fits perfectly around the glass as it should... Since it's from the same company.
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Looks really good with that dbrand skin! Glad to know you had the same sort of material that didn't yellow
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I also received mine today and I completely agree with everything.
I had the Ringke case on my Nexus 6P, which had the same type of back plastic and I know for a fact it does not yellow over time.
I also have a dBrand skin on my phone, and the case fit perfectly over it with no hassle at all. Dragon Skin with Orange Logo and Camera Cutout.
I also have the Orzly Tempered glass installed and the case fits perfectly around the glass as it should... Since it's from the same company.
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That is beautiful!
Finally got my video up:
niijonodhg said:
That is beautiful!
Finally got my video up:
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Good video, I definitely agree. There's not much else to say about it.... Its a good case. It really compliments the phone.
ab7casper said:
Good video, I definitely agree. There's not much else to say about it.... Its a good case. It really compliments the phone.
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Thanks!