So many of you know the UK Samsung Galaxy Note has a carbon fiber battery door as a option. Unfortunately it does not fit our phone even with modification. I for one would love to see one for our phone so i contacted a company I use to order carbon fiber parts for my car to see if they would be willing to make one. I am currently waiting to see if they would be interested in making one, but we would need to show them that it is something people want and that it would be profitable for them. They may require a certain ammount and we may have to do a sign up list in order for them to agree.
So what do you guys think? Would you buy one?
The company that would possibly be making it
http://rexpeed.net/2012/en/index.php
im hoping for a $20-25 price range which seems reasonable considering the size and thickness.
this is the one for the UK Note, quality wasnt that great and im sure it would come out better with a company that has more CF experience
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337143262&sr=8-1-spell (DOES NOT FIT OUR PHONE, DONT ORDER, ONLY USED AS REFERENCE)
Id like to see an aluminum or metal back cover
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Id like to see an aluminum or metal back cover
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Alum...axy-Note-i9220-N7000-/251056854807#vi-content
Theres one.
Most of the users have a case so I dont think theres a lot of interests in replacing the battery door. But users who rock it naked might be interested.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
I would totally be down for a real carbon fiber back. Either that or work with them to create a super slim carbon fiber case. I would love to mess around with some carbon fiber for my Note, only I don't have the skills or tools necessary at my disposal. If you work something nice out with them, put me down for one.
What would be totally awesome is if they could make a carbon fiber housing to completely replace the plastic trim. I would drop 150 bucks or more on that, but I know that would be ridiculous to make.
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I would love to see a white one.
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I really like this but says not for i717! Sucks! What's the difference any way!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Alum...axy-Note-i9220-N7000-/251056854807#vi-content
Theres one.
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Unfortunately the company is backed up at the moment and unable to make them. I'll see if I can find someone else
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appdroid said:
I really like this but says not for i717! Sucks! What's the difference any way!
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Awh, shoot. I definitely didn't see that Lol. I'm going to take a big guess and say the n7000 battery cover has different places it snaps on. x)
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I really like this but says not for i717! Sucks! What's the difference any way!
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its missing the internal antenna for the NFC and the mounting tabs are in a slightly different location, can still be cut to fit ours most likely tho
Will this fit on my non branded Samsung note ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...276576?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231cdfae60
Looks good no ?
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Will this fit on my non branded Samsung note ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...276576?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231cdfae60
Looks good no ?
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Looks good, yes. Doesn't fit. I got one already and it's a no go. I'll be reselling it. I have purchased a couple of non i717 backs from ebay and they will not fit. I don't think they will work properly even with trimming some tabs and I'd rather get the factory fit.
I am looking for a carbon fiber back. Can't find any yet, other than a screenguardz sticky thingy. I wonder what true carbon fiber will do to the antenna signals?
CoopZor said:
Will this fit on my non branded Samsung note ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...276576?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231cdfae60
Looks good no ?
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The mounting tabs are in the wrong place for the I717 - I had that cover and not was skilled enough in the modification of the tabs & ended up throwing it out
I'd be interested, but think the NFC thing will kill it.
Still 30 bucks or so, I'd be down.
Yes please! I've been looking all over for some custom backs, but nothing so far. If the price is even up to $50, I don't think I would mind for a CF?
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I found this... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006OT4EQC/ref=mp_s_a_41?qid=1331255261&sr=8-41
I was wondering if anyone knows of similar cases and same price range also. Thanks guys.
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There is this...
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Handmad...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331304810&sr=8-1-spell
Just ordered the non flip front version.
And I came across this as well...
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-GT-N70..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1331304855&sr=1-2
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyundai-Hma...Accessories&hash=item27c280a30a#ht_7162wt_833
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note...ccessories&hash=item4cfe446f1e#ht_11589wt_802
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there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyundai-Hma...Accessories&hash=item27c280a30a#ht_7162wt_833
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note...ccessories&hash=item4cfe446f1e#ht_11589wt_802
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Nice dude...but they are pricey.
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lsxrx7 said:
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
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Did anyone ever buy one of the first of these? I think it looks like what I want.
Wow, I might end up buying that black one. Thanks for the find!
I was considering many of the cases already linked in this thread and decided on this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZO2JR2/ref=oh_o00_s01_i00_details
This one looks pretty dope.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENUS-SAMSU...Accessories&hash=item4ab3e4e847#ht_7203wt_986
lsxrx7 said:
there are two that I wanted so bad, but so pricy
they are the only 2 that I found where the credit cards have no chance to mess up the screen
all others are designed where the credit cards are pressing directly towards the screen, so stupid
this
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I've been looking at these for a while trying to decide. Pricey, yes! The 2nd one looks like the card holder would eventually break loose from wear, sooner or later, depending on the quality. The first one I think is better. If the flap breaks, you just go to your leather shop or shoe repair store and have a new flap installed. But I don't think it is worth double the price
Has anyone purchased yet and can give a review?
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This one looks pretty dope.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZENUS-SAMSU...Accessories&hash=item4ab3e4e847#ht_7203wt_986
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Nice vintage look.
When I first looked at this thread I was thinking...Great...Let's make it even larger to pack around but I might rock the vintage look.
wow these are expensive
I went ahead and got the LKUN Collette in navy. Very nice, and I love the smell of dead cow.
Seen one the other day almost had a real thin rubber backing, that's what it looked like anyway but was out of my price range for case anyway. Looked really cool and durable but not bulky at all. Seen it in the galleria area here in Texas.
I have the same boxwave flip leather wallet. I gotta say I quite like plus it got rid of my regular wallet which I've had for years.
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Hi, have anyone check this case yet? Any review?
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/metalix-snap-on-cover-htc-evo-4g-lte,-gray.asp
It's cheaper on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Qmadix-Metali...APZM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339174059&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Qmadix-Metali..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1339174162&sr=1-1
Looks very cool. I might order one.
does it have a holster
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Cool, just when I thought I was gonna buy a case, I see this I had actually been looking at some metallic brushed alum or diamond plate look, but it was overwhelming on the whole phone (didnt buy it just mocked one up). Even on just half it didnt look right, but I like this Just wondering, it says this is a snap on. Everyone seems to have less positive things to say about plastic cases scratching corners etc. Curious if theres any lining or anything, gonna email them. Thanks to u both
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does it have a holster
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Here
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/holster-shell-combo-htc-evo-4g-lte.asp
I wonder if it's compatible with the car dock.
$27.99 with the holster here: http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=69145
I actually like the look of their 'Flex Gel' TPU covers even better. Not sure if I want the red or the black.
http://www.qmadix.com/flex-gel/vibe-flex-gel-cover-htc-evo-4g-lte,-red.asp
Not in stock, yet. Hopefully very soon.
getitoutme2 said:
I actually like the look of their 'Flex Gel' TPU covers even better. Not sure if I want the red or the black.
http://www.qmadix.com/flex-gel/vibe-flex-gel-cover-htc-evo-4g-lte,-red.asp
Not in stock, yet. Hopefully very soon.
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I agree, these look nice. Customer service said they should have them in stock this week. I'm keeping an eye out.
Mdobble said:
I agree, these look nice. Customer service said they should have them in stock this week. I'm keeping an eye out.
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Right on. Hopefully soon ... going this long without a case is starting to make me nervous. Paranoid, even. lol
Is it just me, or is it weird that this phone is truly a flagship (carried on multiple carriers, amazing specs) and the manufacturers like Seidio, Mugen Power, and the like haven't released ANY accessories? I mean, this is even basically the flagship phone from Google directly...
We've now unlocked the bootloader, which means that ROMs will quickly be available, but this phone is just too thin and slick to NOT have a case of any kind.
The first thing to keep in mind is that although the specs are virtually identical to the N4, the phones external design is completely different. So, one wouldnt fit the other and as such, that point is moot.
Now, i havent done alot of searching, but im also fairly sure that the N4 doesnt have an over abundance of accessories available as of yet, and again, im fairly sure that its probably sold more units than the OG. I checked sites like Seidio.com and they have nothing available for it that i was able to find. The thing is, even phones that dont sell like crazy have alot of accessory options, but they dont usually appear until about a month after the phone is released. It gives accessory manufacturers time to design and make them.
I purchased a One X on launch day about 6 months ago, and i was able to find a case...at AT&T, and a screen protector. However, when i looked on line, i couldnt find many options for it the first few weeks, and now, they are every where. So, i would say be patient, give it time, and you will find that accessories will start appearing from every where. I know Otterbox has a commuter in the works and im guessing many others will too. I for one am hoping Seidio does because i have always loved their cases.
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The first thing to keep in mind is that although the specs are virtually identical to the N4, the phones external design is completely different. So, one wouldnt fit the other and as such, that point is moot.
Now, i havent done alot of searching, but im also fairly sure that the N4 doesnt have an over abundance of accessories available as of yet, and again, im fairly sure that its probably sold more units than the OG. I checked sites like Seidio.com and they have nothing available for it that i was able to find. The thing is, even phones that dont sell like crazy have alot of accessory options, but they dont usually appear until about a month after the phone is released. It gives accessory manufacturers time to design and make them.
I purchased a One X on launch day about 6 months ago, and i was able to find a case...at AT&T, and a screen protector. However, when i looked on line, i couldnt find many options for it the first few weeks, and now, they are every where. So, i would say be patient, give it time, and you will find that accessories will start appearing from every where. I know Otterbox has a commuter in the works and im guessing many others will too. I for one am hoping Seidio does because i have always loved their cases.
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Thanks for the input. I'm hoping what you say is true, and you apparently have the research to back it up. I also wasn't aware that the N4 and LGOG share a different external design... That's good to know.
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Thanks for the input. I'm hoping what you say is true, and you apparently have the research to back it up. I also wasn't aware that the N4 and LGOG share a different external design... That's good to know.
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Yes, the N4 is more curvy, even the screen has curved edges. The LGOG is very....square or rather, rectangle and boxy.
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Yes, the N4 is more curvy, even the screen has curved edges. The LGOG is very....square or rather, rectangle and boxy.
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I would have gone with an N4 if it had LTE & a microSD slot.
dont the sprint version and att version have slightly different dimensions anyway? When i went and picked mine up the other day the only OG case they had at best buy didnt fit my phone at all. I wonder if it was specific to the sprint version and didnt say so on the packaging
The build quality on this phone isn't cheap like Samsung. I will never hide this phone using a case
sawdey21 said:
dont the sprint version and att version have slightly different dimensions anyway? When i went and picked mine up the other day the only OG case they had at best buy didnt fit my phone at all. I wonder if it was specific to the sprint version and didnt say so on the packaging
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Yep, the AT&T LGOG is slightly shorter & wider.
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NotablyNice said:
The build quality on this phone isn't cheap like Samsung. I will never hide this phone using a case
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In theory I completely agree with you... In practice however, this phone is just too slippery. I've already almost dropped it more times than I can count. It needs protection.
jsylvia007 said:
In theory I completely agree with you... In practice however, this phone is just too slippery. I've already almost dropped it more times than I can count. It needs protection.
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Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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kirdroid said:
Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
Mantu13 said:
This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
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Zagg website I have one. Pre cut and everything. I only have the front. I never took the original plastic off the back
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Mantu13 said:
This is a fantastic idea. I've been trying to find a thin case because of the back this entire time and never thought about putting a screen protector on there. Have you done this yet? I'm wondering which one I could get that could fit the size of this phone.
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I made one by cutting down a generic tablet screen protector, then cut out for speaker and camera.
drwario said:
Zagg website I have one. Pre cut and everything. I only have the front. I never took the original plastic off the back
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are you saying the front piece from the Zagg site fits? I was nervous as they specifically list the Sprint variant but nothing specifically for the AT&T.
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are you saying the front piece from the Zagg site fits? I was nervous as they specifically list the Sprint variant but nothing specifically for the AT&T.
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Best Buy has the Invisible Shield HD from Zagg, and it fits the AT&T variant perfectly. My understanding is that the Zagg site doesn't even list the HD, which is better quality/clarity than the standard protector the site does list.
Well, we may be waiting a bit for cases. I got this from Seidio after asking about cases and such:
"Dear Robert,
Thank you for contacting Seidioonline.com. We appreciate your interest in our products. We have not finalized plans to make any products for the LG Optimus G. Your request has been forwarded to product development. If you would like to stay informed on future product releases for this device, we suggest periodically checking our online store, or you may sign up for email notifications on our website here: http://www.seidioonline.com/Articles.asp?ID=164.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 832-204-1118.
Thank you,
Seidio Customer Service"
Doesn't sound very promising. Hoping to hear from Trident case with something more positive.
kirdroid said:
Yep the glass back is crazy slippery. Want to put some matte screen protector on the back to give some grip. Don't like putting cases and making phones bulky.
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I put the full body Zagg on today and I must say that it gives you the grip you're looking for without taking away any of the aesthetics
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kirdroid said:
Yep the glass back is crazy slippery.
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I've used Zagg and Skinomi in the past, and IIRC, The Invisible Shield from Zagg would be a bit better.
Will report if/when I get it installed.
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anybody see these yet?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Alumi...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2c734c984d
i am tempted to try one just dont know what color
Curious if NFC still works with these covers.
i dont use nfc a whole lot but good point. i may order one and i will update if it does
Question, isn't this back plate heavier than the plastic one?
Edit: M8 it isnt pure aluminum.. it says 'made of aluminising plastic materials"
BlueChris said:
Question, isn't this back plate heavier than the plastic one?
Edit: M8 it isnt pure aluminum.. it says 'made of aluminising plastic materials"
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i bought a silver one to try and i dont know but i dont mind weight in my phones
but why ?!?
finally the original cover is soft and blocking shocks ...
why to make it bad and get scratches as well ?!?
lightdelegate said:
finally the original cover is soft and blocking shocks ...
why to make it bad and get scratches as well ?!?
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The inside of the aluminum cover seems to be made of plastic so no need to worry about shocks.
Is this available on Amazon....???
Thanks !!!
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i dont use nfc a whole lot but good point. i may order one and i will update if it does
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The description in eBay stated it does does not support NFC. The text is in red.
Jimmy2u said:
Is this available on Amazon....???
Thanks !!!
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not that im aware of. just buy from ebay
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The description in eBay stated it does does not support NFC. The text is in red.
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i see. oh well i dont use very often so we will see what it is like!
i think the back cover is not effective for protection. its because when your phone drops, you dont know which part will hit the ground first. thus, you still need a case. lol
Either way protection or not from the images it does look ascetically better then what samsung offers.
I bought for 6.99 free shipping. I got to try it for this price
Before I bought the phone I was all for buying a replacement back but looking on ebay etc has changed my mind, hey I'm confident that I won't drop it haha
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stu5797 said:
I bought for 6.99 free shipping. I got to try it for this price
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Yup I agree man! High five!
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It went up a dollar. I'm going to snag it before it goes higher.
guys i bought a case like this for my sisters s4 , and i can confirm NFC doesnt work , also it ads bulk and weight to the phone , to the point where i personally didnt like it , it has a plastic case under the aluminum one.
Seemst to me that would get scratched up and look bad fairly quickly. Unless you put a case on it, but it would be pointless to buy if you're going to cover it with a case. I'd also be concerned about what it did to reception.
aluminium case
I use to own one this for my Note 2.All I can say the build quality is only mediocre.
thx2517 said:
I use to own one this for my Note 2.All I can say the build quality is only mediocre.
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great fail of $7!
Does anyone know if there is a clear back cover for the Note 3? One that replaces the existing one but is completely transparent?
I saw one on eBay. Imo it looks dumb because your just end up seeing the battery and SIM.
I was also wondering to buy one transparent case...and I was looking for some on net...got to find this slim grip hybrid case for N3 and I really liked it....so just ordered it..and as per the tracking status..will be receiving it by tomorrow...will surely put up the reviews...its different looking nice...
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I was also wondering to buy one transparent case...and I was looking for some on net...got to find this slim grip hybrid case for N3 and I really liked it....so just ordered it..and as per the tracking status..will be receiving it by tomorrow...will surely put up the reviews...its different looking nice...
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Yabbut, isn't this a case that goes ON the outside of the device over the back cover? I was looking for a transparent back cover. I kind of like the industrial look of someone seeing the back and the battery and the device internals. Hey, some of us are geeky that way.
sanjsrik said:
Yabbut, isn't this a case that goes ON the outside of the device over the back cover? I was looking for a transparent back cover. I kind of like the industrial look of someone seeing the back and the battery and the device internals. Hey, some of us are geeky that way.
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I've seen all kinds of covers, but not a clear battery cover, are you sure it's available.
kms108 said:
I've seen all kinds of covers, but not a clear battery cover, are you sure it's available.
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I'm NOT at all sure it's available. I do know I've found them for all my previous devices, eventually. I just think it looks cool. I was asking here because I didn't know if it was available and I hadn't found it.
...More things in heaven and earth...
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I'm NOT at all sure it's available. I do know I've found them for all my previous devices, eventually. I just think it looks cool. I was asking here because I didn't know if it was available and I hadn't found it.
...More things in heaven and earth...
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I will be in china on the 10th of next month, i'll have a look for you.
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I will be in china on the 10th of next month, i'll have a look for you.
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wow, that is AWESOME thanks so much.
Has anyone found a clear back door batter cover yet for the Note 3?
back of note3 is excellent. you shouldnt use any cover
sanjsrik said:
Has anyone found a clear back door batter cover yet for the Note 3?
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Still nothing available.
yea closet thing you'll get to a clear battery cover is a clear case then take the battery cover off