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Just Got A Black Aluminium Case From Ebay (pdair) Pictures Attached.

Okay so I ordered a back aluminium case on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220167294721
This case has exceeded my expectations. Only though....the LCD portion of the case is protected by a plastic cover where as.... I was expecting just a knockout like all the other parts of the aluminium. I still don't know, if this is a plus or not, because while it does protect the screen, I was hoping to at least use the touch screen while its in the case, but at least I know its fully protected. Another feature which made me just love this case even more was the fact that the belt clip could be screwed with the phone being inside, many other cases either have a fixed belt clip (clumbersom) or if you want to use the belt clip you have to screw on a disc, and prep it. With this case you can screw the disc in 2 seconds and do not need a screwdriver or any other tools, it's truly quick fit, screw on, screw off.
One note: the finish I ordered is BLACK which can be seen from the pictures, it also comes in Silver, now it has some sort or tactile finish to it, kind of that powder coated, scratch resistant feel. I don't think the Silver version will be like this, I am sure you will see the natural brushed grains of Aluminium. I still don't know if I should have hosen the Silver. I hate scratches and i figured Black doesnt show scratches and I like Black, although I do love Natural Aluminium too, but I was afraid of scratches and if it appeared cheep, luckily though I am giving one of these cases as a gift so I am going to order the Silver one and choose which one I like better and give the least as the gift.
In any case the powder scratch resistant coating on the Black version is awesome and If after a week I feel the plastic cover that protects the LCD prooves to be of a bother I think I will have to knock it out.
In the pictures you will NOT notice that there is a Plastic cover... I know I have said this numerous times, you may thank me alter on for warning you.
Another thing that impressed me was the box the case arrived in, and the cotton wrap the case was wrapped in... exactly how my Louis Vuitton wallet shipped, very impressed, they really paid attension to the details down to the box.

Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too

UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.

How heavy is it compared to the original one?
Regards,
Carty..

looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?

njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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well that answer one thing ... but...
if you look at the back of that device ... it's silver or lighter colours exposed where the opening of the back are ( 4 shorts & 1 long lines ) ...etc
that made me thought of other variations of the device. Since I owned a black TyTN II, that's all I know to go by ... is it's completely black at the back ... not like the pic.

DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol

njbridges said:
That blue part on the camera is just a protective film that is sometimes put on the silver panels to protect them from scratching. It is kind of like a sticker (but not quite so sticky), and it can be easily removed.
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lol
upon closer look of the 4th pic ( D-Pad & buttons )... I now realized that it's NOT a TyTN II after all

That is odd, its not blu its the same color as everyone elses, I have the T-Mobile version which is not black, its gunmetal but the camera plate, is the same color as your, somehow the flash caused a blue tint.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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DVS_WiNdz said:
looks pretty good.. but does it make the power button harder to push than it already is?
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Not really, but I prefer the Hermes (TYTYN) switches to the Kaiser anyday, I also miss the loss of that extra button next to the Power button.

UnicornKaz said:
it's actually easier since the new opening works like a guide now
can't miss it now !! lol
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that is so funny man, I always used to miss it too feeling around, especially when it was in my car holder, I am so used to the Hermes (TYTN) that I am feeling around for a second before I find it.
BTW did anyone else have the problem of the sliding? If you owned a TYTN then you will knwo what I am talking about, the slide is in the opposite direction, it takes tiem to get used to.

hey does the front plastic shield bother you? Do you fidn youself forgeting tis there atempting to touch the screen lol
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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btw i do appologize for the new thread i didnt see the PDAIR listed on the other title.
UnicornKaz said:
Join the crow here at the last few pages on the "pDair" wagon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338676
I have to ask you about your 2nd pic showing the back side though ... what is that blueish frame around the camera area ???
It also looks to me that your device's back side is not of black colour to begin with ?? mine is a TyTN II & I don't have that ... it is totally black ...
Probably it's because your device is another variation of the Kaiser ??
BTW ... I also got the same black case arrived yesterday too
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Steel Silver or Solid Black?

What option will you buy or prefer?
Im torn between em but I have placed a pre-order for a Steel Silver.
Pls submit your pros and cons about the color options.
Silver seem more less likely to show grease and fingerprints and it is S.E.X.1

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428576

I like phones in black, it just looks better to me.

I loved the black one until I saw the silver keyboard, so I went for the silver one until I saw the black front buttons.
Now I don't know which one I shall pick

floordust said:
I loved the black one until I saw the silver keyboard, so I went for the silver one until I saw the black front buttons.
Now I don't know which one I shall pick
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Lol! kind of same as me...

Steel Silver.. but...
Few months ago I prefered Solid Black version. But now I'm falling in love with Steel Silver!!! Every day more and more!!!
... but shops in CZ booking in advance only black version and I'm affraid there will be no silver version at the moment of Xperia launch ... but I won't wait for silver one! I must have the XPERIA ASAP!!!
PS: Is there anyone who knows something about Steel Silver? There is no Steel Silver XPERIA in tech. specs. on most SE websites...

Will definitely go for the silver. I do not really like the colour black. And I actually when and g-mask my hermes(dopod838 pro) white.
Would love it if there's a white xperia, that would be even more SEX1.

im pretty sure we could replace the keyboard in the future.
im looking forward to replace the silver keyboard with black one.
The black version looks great, but the silver keyboard ruined it indeed.

I am almost certain I am going to purchase this phone, through Sony Style USA when I visit Las Vegas on the 18th of December (through to the 22nd)...Now I know Sony Style USA only sells the Silver one now (so far) and I believe BB has the Black one or something like that, but I wanted your opinion about which one do you think is better.
IMO they both have their pros and cons, but I want to hear more opinions if you dont mind

I was all set to purchase this in black since i first saw the phone on the internet but when it finally released in the UK and I saw it in front of me the Silver one just looked so nice I just had to go for that one..

hahaha great! Nearly 50/50 now lol

i got the black one but am regretting it.. i love the steel finishing but the back just peeled just a tiny bit.. not alot, but enough to make me peeved..
am sure with silver it wont be that obvious but both are cool!
I am a sony fan.. saving up for the Silver one for xmas! ;-)

silver for me, as i current K800i was black and now it got few scratches on the body that are visible, silver will be less visible, imho

having both black & silver metal phones in the past, i now prefer silver phones as scratches will not be as obvious.
if its made of plastic then it wouldn't matter as the underlying plastic is probably still black.

I got the silver X1. Looks more sophisticated, refined, industrial and sleek. Not so noticeable fingerprint smudges except for the polished chrome bevel, which the black shares. Most international markets will sell the black one, so I think the silver one could be more "limited".

tornhill said:
What option will you buy or prefer?
Im torn between em but I have placed a pre-order for a Steel Silver.
Pls submit your pros and cons about the color options.
Silver seem more less likely to show grease and fingerprints and it is S.E.X.1
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When you see photographs of the 2 colours side by side, the black looks better. I was hoping to get a black one, but could only source a silver one which was a disappointment until I saw it in the flesh!
Now I can confirm the silver one definitely looks more expensive, professional and is more fingerprint friendly.

i really look forward to seeing a functioning X1a in the Sony Store in Las Vegas when I go in December. Although they are selling the silver one, and I prefer the black one, i think I may be pleasantly surprised

for me, when the keyboard is closed its silver, but with the keyboard open its the black one because it looks like 2 different colors instead of just silver. and in the dark the black color looks better as well and the l.e.d lights look better against the black background as well.

black, as silver with black buttons on the front is ugly imho. And silver keyboard and shining border doesn'look bad on black

well i was all set for the black one but when i saw it in the shop i thought it looked shiny and plastic-y and then when i saw the keyboard i thought it looked odd together. so ive pre-ordered a silver one although i havent seen one in person...i think its gonna be even nicer than the live photos

Black or white?

Do you black/graphite owners wish you had the white Hero and vice versa?
I kind of wish Orange did the white version, I think they look better, even if they are less practical and hard-wearing. Anyone wanna swap? Haha.

I think the white looks fantastic. Black is kinda old school IMO (how many black gadgets have you had?) but it's entirely subjective.

White for sure! I had real reservations when I ordered the white Hero, after years of black HTC devices.... but I love it. It's s refreshing change

White
Is there another color besides white?
Kidding...WHITE is the color!

I have less than zero desire for a white device!
Regards,
Dave

I've had the white and was forever making sure it was clean!! Not putting it in leather cases as the leather marks the white, giving it a rub after using/pulling out of pocket. This is a phone! I took more care of it than my girlfriend!
Had to sell it as when it did get dirty it looked old and tatty, so went and got a black one which to me looks sleek and cool.
Can't remember how many times I got called a fairy for having a white phone?!?

White! Ive had no probs with dirt on it. And yesterday I putted it in a clear gel case, so no problems

i love the graphite one!!!! the white one is cool, too, but i prefer the graphite

I had the graphite first off then I returned it and got the white one and I can say I definetly prefer white. Generally in my experience others also prefer it. It does get dirty easily and quite often but I still wouldn't swap with black or graphite.

I have a white Hero , simply love it. I had the opportunity to swap it for a black one when i had led problems but in my opinion, the black colour and the white trackball don't match well.

Graphite all the way, pukka it is toooo

Black one all the way! That said I havent seen any other colours in the flesh

white?
Hi to all
I will definitelly buy a Hero in comming days, but i am quite torn apart about the color.
I definitelly like white more than black, but all some of your experiences are really scary. I want to take care of the phone of course, but taking care of the colorations/smudges every day (?) is too much to it. I want to play with software, not hardware
What about you, hero white owners, is it really so bad?

One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.

Switchbitch said:
One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.
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You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.

A homopolymer like Teflon wont have any problem with nonionic surfactants. The Teflon is bonded well too so any harsh solutes should have little effect. I've known people to use Cif cream on the Hero with good effect.
If you do have your doubts though, don't take my word for it

is the graphite the same loike the brown one? i got the brown and love it

deeren said:
You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.
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Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!

Teflon has some applications in chemistry due to it's resilience to corrosion. It completely resists the corrosive effect of hydroflouric acid, which even dissolves glass. Cif is no match for Teflon.
Also, "PTFE's resistance to van der Waals forces means that it is the only known surface to which a gecko cannot stick". This is very reassuring for people who have phobias of lizards.

nicelad_uk said:
Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!
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of course i've used cif. who hasnt?
well i was shocked because last week i cleaned my phone with alcohol and i immediately noticed that the metal grey rim around the screen and the hardware buttons got white patches. Some sort of chemical reaction with the alcohol , i dont know.
I also thought cif might remove the htc logo on the back and the label autofocus 5.0 mp bla bla bla ...
Anyway, good to know it worked out . i guess i know what to do next time i have stains on it.

How is everyone liking Pebble Blue?

I got mine yesterday and think the front of the device looks great. The deep blue color with the brushed metal looks great along with the menu button and the invisible capacitive buttons. I wish the faux metal band around the phone was silver and not bluish silver. The back has a completely different color than the front (it's way lighter) and is super reflective and gathers fingerprints like crazy. Not a huge fan of it and I'm wondering why Samsung didn't use the same color as the front.
What do you guys think?

I do really like the phone. It definitely is a fingerprint magnet. I really like the brushed metal look on the back. I am not sure why they went with the two different shades of blue, but overall it does not bother me. It looks very smooth and you can't go wrong with the screen.

Loving mine. Found a replacement battery cover on eBay that is just black and has a metal cover - better than stock in my book. Designed for international, but works perfect, and this way I can leave the stock battery cover in the box and let it remain perfect for resale...
170854341817 = ebay item #

Love it. Glad I didn't get white.
I do agree with all your points, except I like the blue chrome edge.
I'll probably get a clear case, so I'm not so concerned about the back and fingerprints.

Can you post some pics
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Great...
I too love the blue. I got this case and it looks very nice.

I like it just fine. Posted in another thread that I was having second thoughts about the blue until I actually got it in my hands. The back is definitely a fingerprint catcher, no doubt about it. But like many, I plan on having a case, so it won't matter at that point.

madcap24 said:
Loving mine. Found a replacement battery cover on eBay that is just black and has a metal cover - better than stock in my book. Designed for international, but works perfect, and this way I can leave the stock battery cover in the box and let it remain perfect for resale...
170854341817 = ebay item #
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PICS or GTFO!
hehe just kidding, but seriously, we need some pics man!

xoltrix2000 said:
PICS or GTFO!
hehe just kidding, but seriously, we need some pics man!
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+1
I'd like to see pics of that on the phone.

I like mine fairly well, but the home button is a bit too much burple for me.

I'm not having any issues with my phone. I'm loving everything about it. I ordered the mesh Samsung case from the UK...26.00 USD shipped.
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I think the blue looks really sexy and sleek. I wanted the white at first, but went with the blue. Not disappointed

madcap24 said:
Loving mine. Found a replacement battery cover on eBay that is just black and has a metal cover - better than stock in my book. Designed for international, but works perfect, and this way I can leave the stock battery cover in the box and let it remain perfect for resale...
170854341817 = ebay item #
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Did it affect your NFC and GPS? See comments on this video: youtube 3wS62PUUbkU
I'd like to replace my phone's shiny [email protected]#% back plate.

Slapped a screen protector and case on immediately so have noticed.
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I love it.
Got a Blue one for me, and a white one for the daughter. They both really look nice. But I am really loving the blue.:good:

ormandj said:
I like mine fairly well, but the home button is a bit too much burple for me.
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I concur. If the button was more the color of the back cover...
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Arcadia310 said:
I got mine yesterday and think the front of the device looks great. The deep blue color with the brushed metal looks great along with the menu button and the invisible capacitive buttons. I wish the faux metal band around the phone was silver and not bluish silver. The back has a completely different color than the front (it's way lighter) and is super reflective and gathers fingerprints like crazy. Not a huge fan of it and I'm wondering why Samsung didn't use the same color as the front.
What do you guys think?
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They did use the same color but different materials absorb color different and therefore the color look different. My car has the same issue with the gas cover.

Very happy I went with blue. I almost went with white because something about the thought of a blue phone didn't sit well with me... but this is not at all what I was picturing. Very nice, deep dark brushed metal look. It's perfect really.

I love the pebble blue color. I just can't do a white phone, just not my thing.
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Arcadia310 said:
How is everyone liking Pebble Blue?
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I disliked mine at first.
It was a total fingerprint magnet and super shiny, weird looking.
Very slippery to hold and rather cheap feeling.
Then I put a full-body plastic wrap on it.
That made it almost fingerprint-proof.
Also made it grippy to hold.
And makes it somehow feel like a more expensive phone.
It also makes this thing freaking brilliant/shiny!
After 24 hours, I'm now really starting to dig the way the phone looks.
The full-body wrap was a much better improvement than I was expecting.
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I still hate the purple home-button though. It won't be long before someone is selling stickers to cover it up I'm sure.
I just hope it's a "thick" sticker so the home button sticks out more.
And I don't want to use a phone cover anymore. The blue is really sexy right now with the body wrap. Which somehow just doesn't seem to get any fingerprints on it.

Black HTC One high-res out-of-the-box photos

My Black HTC One (32 GB) just arrived (Handtec pre-order), I saw someone on another thread requesting high resolution photos of the black model so I've taken some and dumped them in a Google Photos (Picasa) album. Free for you guys to view but please contact me for permission if you want to use them elsewhere or commercially.
This unit seems pretty good, no stuck pixels, no light leaks, no scratches out of the box. There is a very slight gap at the top but it's really nothing that bothers me and is MUCH less visible on the black unit than the silver/white. So far I'm happy, just about to root it so I can restore my Titanium Backup apps backup.
Link (13 photos): Black HTC One high-res out-of-the-box photos

Nice pics. Did you use a HTC One to take them?

BlobLobba said:
Nice pics. Did you use a HTC One to take them?
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Yeah, he bought another one just to take pictures of this one.

Dharkan said:
Yeah, he bought another one just to take pictures of this one.
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fukking lol

Dharkan said:
Yeah, he bought another one just to take pictures of this one.
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Maybe he works at Walmart for all you know. Was a valid question.

Is the screen raised slightly over the top speaker grill or is it just the camera angle?
Looks fantastic. Congrats

philask... the DPreview.com guy right?
Naah I'm sure he doesn't use a One as a daily camera...
Second photo row, middle photo... my black One has exactly the same, the aluminum grill is just a tad too short, so you can feel the plastic.
And I have 2 very small dust particles trapped between the digitizer and the LCD... return time
http://oi44.tinypic.com/5m05co.jpg
More particles are visible in the pic but isn't it always like that when you take photos
Also this was with sunlight so the black looks much lighter, more gray.

BlobLobba said:
Nice pics. Did you use a HTC One to take them?
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ROFLMAO.

nice pics dude
black one lookin stunning!

MasterThiefGarrett said:
philask... the DPreview.com guy right?
Naah I'm sure he doesn't use a One as a daily camera...
Second photo row, middle photo... my black One has exactly the same, the aluminum grill is just a tad too short, so you can feel the plastic.
And I have 2 very small dust particles trapped between the digitizer and the LCD... return time
http://oi44.tinypic.com/5m05co.jpg
More particles are visible in the pic but isn't it always like that when you take photos
Also this was with sunlight so the black looks much lighter, more gray.
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Do you have a screen protector on? could it be between the screen and the protector?

No I noticed it while I wanted to apply the screenprotector... I cannot wipe it away

eatoInn ever
MasterThiefGarrett said:
No I noticed it while I wanted to apply the screenprotector... I cannot wipe it away
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Really nice device... regretting a bit that i got the white one now
Greetings!

MasterThiefGarrett said:
No I noticed it while I wanted to apply the screenprotector... I cannot wipe it away
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Had the same on mine, thought there was dust under the digitizer glass, try Scotch tape. Got it removed so I could move on with applying my protector. Worked perfectly, no dust or bubbles under it now.

rockd0gg said:
Had the same on mine, thought there was dust under the digitizer glass, try Scotch tape. Got it removed so I could move on with applying my protector. Worked perfectly, no dust or bubbles under it now.
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Already tried it... But I already have confirmation from the sales manager that I am entitled to an exchange

I nearly got the black One but went for the silver in the end. Have the black iphone 5 which appears to be the same sort of material and that has nicks all over it so figured the silver would be a better looking device in 6 months. Damn sexy in black though!!! Oh and nice photos.
Did you use the One to take them...still laughing.

coggster said:
I nearly got the black One but went for the silver in the end. Have the black iphone 5 which appears to be the same sort of material and that has nicks all over it so figured the silver would be a better looking device in 6 months. Damn sexy in black though!!! Oh and nice photos.
Did you use the One to take them...still laughing.
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$4200 of Canon gear.

metal
The black is nice, but understated. The silver is real standout. I don't have Samsung but when you think of android you think metal and the ONE looks like some sort of android/terminator phone.

I received my black One as well. Received it Saturday , everything is flawless. Except.... One dead pixel, but I don't think its worth sending it back as as defects go its not too bad! Also all the issues with stock might mean I dont get it for a few week etc
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BlobLobba said:
Maybe he works at Walmart for all you know. Was a valid question.
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Of course on G+ you can look at the photo details----- Canon 5D mk III. I wish the one took pics like a 5D.

Deleted, don't want to pile on.