Soldato
Yeah, because what I gather from pics of the SGS3 is that it offers the same protection as the SGS1 does to its lens.... NONE!
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Yeah, because what I gather from pics of the SGS3 is that it offers the same protection as the SGS1 does to its lens.... NONE!
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are those metal covers lacquered or bare metal ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Alu...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cc70e3918
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Alu...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3cc70e3918
This is the one I bought guys
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180899032715&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I have to admit the reception maybe slightly worse. At work where I get just about 1 bar on three in a very specific location on my desk I am no longer getting that 1 bar... Can't comment on areas I have a good signal yet.
The metal is slightly raised where the camera is, the same as the stock back cover
I like the fact there is less bulk on the metal cover but the signal issue is definitely letting it down!
You bought a metal cover for a smartphone and didn't consider the signal might be affected?
Yup, as damn close as i've ever seen, and I could have likely alligned it better had I had a little more patience too.
Here is a photo with flash (which makes it look 100x worse than it really is in terms of marking) that clearly shows the outlines https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...i1SBE/s640/SGS%20III%20screen%20protector.JPG
Not bad at all.
THANKS, I have bought this ones , will revert back when I get them
Bought too. Thanks Richdog.
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I ordered my from there yesterday, arrived today, brilliant service
Designed for humans, destroyed by eBay.
Man of Honour
I'm not so sure about those eBay covers, too much bulk/bling!
What I really want to see is a translucent casing on a phone one day.
I see you've beat me to it on posting pics of the metal battery covers. This is mine in the S-line gel case..
I got mine from the last ebay link above. I just made a call with the original battery cover then again with the silver and it didn't make a difference to the signal.
I got mine from the last ebay link above. I just made a call with the original battery cover then again with the silver and it didn't make a difference to the signal.
Man of Honour
You can see how much difference it makes precisely by going to Settings > About > Status and noting down the before/after results of the cell reception.
Anything peaking over about -85dBm is a weaker signal. Close to -100dBm and you start to notice choppy data connectivity even if you're in a good HSDPA area.
Basically the lower the value the better.
Anything peaking over about -85dBm is a weaker signal. Close to -100dBm and you start to notice choppy data connectivity even if you're in a good HSDPA area.
Basically the lower the value the better.
Hi Guys,
I came across this thread googling for accessories, what a wealth of information there is here.
Does anyone know if the Kidigi dock that charges the additional battery is available anywhere in the UK yet?
As for cases, I tried a few and didn't like any until I came across the official samsung polycarb rear clip-on case.
I came across this thread googling for accessories, what a wealth of information there is here.
Does anyone know if the Kidigi dock that charges the additional battery is available anywhere in the UK yet?
As for cases, I tried a few and didn't like any until I came across the official samsung polycarb rear clip-on case.
Soldato
I see you've beat me to it on posting pics of the metal battery covers. This is mine in the S-line gel case..
You put a case on a case?
Case-ception
Soldato
Meh, mine sits at -105 regularly in the house and I get data no probs albeit I switch to WiFi butmy HSDPA is still fine if I switch to it.
Yes mate, only a part of the back is metal and I assumed the aerial was on the edge. Oh well.
The back isn't lacquered on the version I have.
That looks quite good Piecan, but I think I may just go back to the stock/rock case as I have become used to the feel. I have the nilikan due soon too so expect pics of that aswell
Edit: Perhaps the signal difference is actually really minor, I just about recieved one bar when I was referring to my connection at work!
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Thanks for that. With and without the silver battery back cover the readings were the same varying from 105 to 95.
You put a case on a case?
Case-ception
LOL it's only a battery back cover, but I guess you don't really need a case too, I'm just a belt and braces type of gal. The gel case provides a lip around the front of the phone to protect the screen (I have a screen protector on too of course). I'm going to get a pouch for it for when it's in my handbag...with a cat picture on it!
Are the Xtreme Guard cases as good as the stuff from Zagg?
Anyone used one fo their full body covers?
Anyone used one fo their full body covers?