So I decide to compile a list of housing suppliers for Rhodium:
http://www.eoem.cc/wholesale,T7373+Pro2+-Rhodium-,c432,b0.html
http://eyworkshops.ecrater.com/search.php?cid=1020390&keywords=touch+pro+2&x=0&y=0
http://www.gsm4world.us/touch-pro-2-p-495_210.html
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-Touch-Pro2-Replacement-Repair-Parts-s/5917.htm
http://www.truesupplier.com/origina...ing-coverkeypad-silve-c-259-p-4-pr-18382.html
http://www.truesupplier.com/origina...sing-coverkeypad-blue-c-259-p-4-pr-18381.html
http://www.truesupplier.com/origina...ing-coverkeypad-orang-c-259-p-4-pr-18383.html
If you know of more, please, do tell. Still looking for one with normal priced shipping.
More info:
Illustrated instructions on Rhodium dissassembly
I kept on checking ebay and waited and waited for the original unbranded housing, as all it seemed to have was coloured ones. Eventually some came onto the market from china for around 50 pounds. It arrived after a week or two and looks to be good quality (ive yet to fit it though as im worried I may mess something up)
You can purchase it also from truesupplier but it is much more expensive. So I advise you keep checking ebay until they come up again. But a word of warning, they go quickly so make sure you snap it up fast
Housing for sale!
I got a replacement housing from ebay which arrived yesterday:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170549457486&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I had cracked the side of my main chassis, but have managed to fix it with epoxy so I have the replacement housing for sale. Unfortunately it's not OEM (original HTC) as the seller described, but it was a very good price (£27.52) and appears pretty good quality. The mesh section of the battery cover isn't the best fit and the mute button on the rear won't light up as it's solid black rubber. It includes the silver bezel, the battery cover and the main chassis.
If anyone wants it, I'll let it go for £25 inc postage...
Cheers
So I found this case on ebay today
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270755536959
Its $11.95 plus $15.00 for shipping coming from China.
I normally do not order from new sellers but I have a $10.00 credit on
paypal and in the listing they say
Note:we will offer gift for you (a stylus for the 10" Asus EeePad
Transformer TF101 Tablet PC.)
So that only put my total to $16.95 so I figured what the heck,
I might get a free stylus that works and most of those cost at least
$8.00 or more so I placed the order today June 1st 2011 @1pm
and I will track the progress and update daily here on the forums
and at the end I will give a Video Review of the case on my Tablet!!
Just so you know, it says it's PU, not real leather. Just FYI.
Looking at the pics in the link you posted, i have ordered the same one as you, just from a different seller - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260790671114
I purchased mine on Friday 27th.
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Just so you know, it says it's PU, not real leather. Just FYI.
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Cool, yeah I read it I just copied the listing name into my topic name.
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Bicast leather (also known as bycast leather, split leather or PU. leather) is a split leather with a layer of polyurethane applied to the surface and then embossed. Bycast was originally made for the shoe industry for glossy shoes, and recently was adopted by the furniture industry. The resulting product has an artificially consistent texture that is easier to clean and maintain.
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Dang...I bought mine from a different seller for 28 bux a pop. 12 bux is DEFINITELY more reasonable a price to pay!
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Oh wait, I just noticed it isn't including shipping so it's actually about the same price. Phew...
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Thanks!
verkion
UPDATE: #1
So I checked my Tracking Number today and it says this!
Foreign Acceptance, 2011-06-02, 19:50:00
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
Foreign International Dispatch, 2011-06-03, 10:15:00, SHENZHEN EMS
Processed through Sort Facility, 2011-06-07, 18:50:00, SANTA CLARITA, CA, 91383
I'm Getting Excited!
I can't wait to review this when it comes in!
New, never used. $40, includes shipping within US. PM if interested, thanks.
Just so you are aware, there is a sview case for sale on NewEgg that is fake.
It is actually sold thru newegg by Redtagonline. After receiving the case I see that it is a knockoff no sview functionality, cheap case, but still cost 30 dollars after shipping.
Needless to say I am returning it. Makes me sad. I have been very interested in an sview case.
Link to FAKE samsung Case.
(it even says Samsung in the brand description)
http://http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA33C11J0525&Tpk=9SIA33C11J0525
I found these new smart cover cases on the Mobilefun.co.uk website. Cheaper than the original Samsung S View covers at £29.99. Here are the Links:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-smart-cover-case-blue-brown-p42100.htm
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-smart-cover-case-black-white-p42094.htm
Yet again I think I found the same ones cheaper on Ebay. Probably are the same:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Baseus-Lu...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd831c6d0
Looks like all functions are included