yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] miezl:
Hmmm....it looks good but I think it is not very handy to use a metal cover.

I love my silicone cover. It protects my phone and when I put it on a slippery surface it stays on it's place, I like that! :p

Also I think a metal cover will soon look less good because of the scratches on it!

When Your phone falls on a floor of stone it wont protect your phone, I think it will bring even more damaging risc. :eek:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 0semaj0:
The silver IMO looks awesome awesome...but looking at the photos, the recess on the buttons do look quite a lot...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
i think i may buy this one:

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challe...01&pos_class_kind=T&keyword_order=sweet+armor

but dont know which color yet, but the price is quite expenisve like all other metal case =/

will it fit a zenis dock thought?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] avetny:
not really like this Akaida ! :D

Taurus much more aggressive...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
I was thinking the same surely they have to be available cheaper than that.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
One thing I hate about the sweet armor case is they still have the 'hole' for their Korean version TV antenna. It looks bulkier than the AkiBa too!

I think I found the sources for this cases! I will go ahead and order black and chrome for myself!:cool:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
did u find the source for akiba ? i only find it in taobao.com, but its not cheap.

how about this ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-S2-C...098954?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0db7f3ca

i love the sweet armor cut out for the side buttons, its like perfect compare to the other ones with wide holes
[Galaxy S II Accessories] LondonGemini:
That case on eBay looks very similar to my targus case but for more money. Still the red one looks nice
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
which metal bump of these should i buy ?

i relly want one of those=(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
I hope to receive my BLACK and CHROME this week! I will do a review to tease you guys more! :D

I hate screw on bumper case so I choose this AkiBa metal slider series case as I clean my phone very often!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
where did u buy it from ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
My friend in Taiwan. I got a few more BLACK and CHROME Silver, PM me if you guys want one! :cool:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 1xinfusion:
sweet armor case is a lot thicker than slider one. somewhat just as thick as taurus from what i see. + this slider doesn't use screws so when you do need to show off your phone you don't need to scramble for a screwdriver..

but then again. 60$ is A LOT for a case..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Aero:
Is there a metal bumper without the TV antenna hole?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Technoboi:
Don't like bumpers...and not so sure about metal ones still.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Finally got my CHROME and ELEGANT BLACK and I must say I love how the black looks on my Galaxy S2, I think the CHROME will look lovely with the White Galaxy S2.

Fitment is very, very good. Install was a breeze too and it does not scratch the phone when sliding on the top piece. This product from AkiBa is very nice but their packaging of the product was a bit weak as there was no instructions for installation.

Overall it is worth the $63USD I paid, my first aluminum case and I love it!:cool:

I ordered an extra Elegant BLACK and Chrome SILVER if any of you guys want, let me know or they will go to my friend.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
^ That case looks great; is the aluminum anodized or clear coated?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
i want to buy one, but u never replied my pm =(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Sharpshooterrr:
These look really nice, although it looks like it might add a significant bump to the phone.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] LondonGemini:
Wow. They are so much nicer than my Taurus one. I just love the silver one.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
^ Definitely get the silver one if you have the white S2, I know I would! More pictures everyone.

How it slides in, smooth no scratching action. Don't grip the phone when sliding in the top piece, hold the phone on your palm and push the top piece in.

Power/Sleep button very easy access with this thin case.

The same for the volume rocker.

This is how its secures the top piece via these two tabs. For uninstall of the case, simply lift the top piece up while gently pulling the top piece out.

I think I want to buy a white S2 just for this case. :D I should ask my friend to trade phones!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
ah its nice, its so hard :p should i keep the white and buy the chrome from you 2 or just keep the black and be happy ?XD

which one do you guys think is nicier ? black with black frame or white with chrome frame ?XD
[Galaxy S II Accessories] robbiekhan:
Damn pricey but looks really nice...I wonder if it will dent easily though if dropped? I have the walnutt bumper and my phone has dropped a couple of times and survived (both phone and case) due to the silicone/rubber.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jayquinten510:
How is signal strength?

Any noticable difference?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
I have been using it for a week now, I would say a 1 bar loss but that is typical for these case. Still perfect reception.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] squall_kay:
anyway to remove the wording at casing side?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pvtdonuts:
it's laser-ed on I believe, so the only way would be to sand it down
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
anyone know if i can use this with sgp glas ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 1xinfusion:
Is the aluminum anodized black or is it painted black? is the letters lasered on or painted on? is the top piece aluminum or plastic? so many questions can someone please answer

Also is there room for SGP Glas?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jadaress1:
I've just recieved mine and its quality and looks top.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alstrike:
Does it come with some foam tape or something to protect it from the aluminum?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Yes, the AkiBa case have the foam tape preinstalled on all 4 corners. i have taken the S2 out of the case a few time to clean it and not a scratch on the phone.

Still loving my black on black AkiBa case!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
some pic would be nice
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jadaress1:
Mine is made by mobicrab from that ebay link, it does not have any foam, but it fits perfect perfect to the phone and does not move about at all, ill put pics up later.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Getting a little crazy and kept ordering more AkiBa cases, got a extra blue and chrome if any one wants one. I'm still liking my black!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
u makes me want to buy them all :p but still loves the black one 2 :P
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vidarshui:
Got contact info from Yahoo TW. Bought a black one. Pay via paypal.

There is promotion event this month. So the price is NTD 1600

(used to be NTD 1780) plus NTD 350 (EMS, from Taiwan to Shanghai).

Well-made and fit prefect.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] babadudu:
I am wondering which seller you buy it from ? All of them says they aren't willing to ship out of Taiwan!

also will this fit with the samsung 2000 mah extended battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vidarshui:
I searched and find here. http://tw.user.bid.yahoo.com/tw/use...&tp=?userID=Y3578323101&u=:Y3578323101&clf=40

Then contact the seller via email (akiba3c@yahoo.com.tw).

Sorry, I don't have extended battery. Maybe you can ask the seller.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
I think it fits the extended one perfectly, I recieve the silver one today from lexi and it is nice that they let a little gap at the rear so that the extended cover can be flushed at the bottom on the phone's lip. The case border is about 1mm over the standard battery cover at the top border (designed to protect the camera when you lay it down), 0,5 on the sides , so there's room to fit the extended battery cover. It would in fact even fit the case better than the standard cover since everything would be flush at the same level then.

The finish of the silver case is not brushed but freshly "drilled?" and quite reflective and bright. I assume that it can be brushed or made fully matte (could also be usefull to simply remove scratches after some time) with just sandpaper...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
Hey guys, I found something that may interest akiba case users and others :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Aluminum-Metal-H...ltDomain_0&hash=item27bf5c59f4#ht_1219wt_1078

Yes, these are FULL FRAME brushed aluminium battery covers. And it's not super expensive. Will post picture of black burshed aluminium + silver akiba when I get it ^^
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
I plan to sand mine down to a very smooth finish and polish it for it to 'bling'!!!:cool::cool:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] robbiekhan:
Cool, they look like theyw ill fit extended battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pvtdonuts:
Just got 3 from Lexi the other day, 2 red and a silver. The finish is more of a milled finish on them, but fit is great and it makes the phone feel much more sturdy
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Venomqld:
Nice case but $60 for a case is a bit expansive, i think...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Vidarshui:
Can anyone confirm if this bumper fits the 2000mAH extended battery？ Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] TheWeasl:
it does, 'cause its back is open...

tapatalk'd from a galaxy in the s2 system
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
Indeed the look very nice but im wondering will having something like this have any impact on the phones functions (GPS/Wi-Fi,etc,etc)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
I doubt it does since aluminium is a neutral metal. And theres already several cases like SGP aluminium ones with aluminium all over that particular spot. Keep in mind that the S2 antennas are in the bottom lip, but anyway as long as you have one face of the antenna facing free air it shouldn't be an issue.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mile high:
Sadly it does not fit :(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
are you really sure ? damn i just ordered one =(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pvtdonuts:
It won't fit, the case has the slightest tolerances between the case and the phone, it's already a tight fit with the phone by itself
[Galaxy S II Accessories] squall_kay:
Does it fit for extended battery?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] TheWeasl:
read a few posts over yours...there i mentioned that it fits 'cause of its open back...

tapatalk'd from a galaxy in the s2 system
[Galaxy S II Accessories] squall_kay:
yeah i knew it fit. even in extended battery thread, i mentioned it fit in page #6.

actually i wanna ask the brushed metal back cover posted by epicfailguy2, thus it fit extended cover or not. :D:p
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
I don't think it fits the extended since it looks really slim, not slightly bumped over the photo sensor like the extended covers are.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] TheWeasl:
lol...sorry 4 my mizunderstanding B-)

don't wanted to be offensive...sorry...

tapatalk'd from a galaxy in the s2 system
[Galaxy S II Accessories] bleachedgin:
Looks futuristic in a way as well lol...and it does indeed look very tough..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mr mystery:
I don't know, the way the front piece just presses in over top of the backplate I bet if you dropped it onto the ground that front piece would fly right out and the phone along with it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pachi72:
Does it cover the phone jacket to much? I had other cases that a regular phone jack didn't fit.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pvtdonuts:
It doesn't press onto it, it slides on, there are 2 locking tabs on the bottom to secure it on. I have dropped mine a couple times and the case did not budge.

On a side note, I have a couple spare cases for sale (1 red, 1 chrome), so if anyone is interested lmk

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If you're talking about the headphone jack, it does work, it looks like it wont plug all the way in, but I have not had a problem with any of my headphones or aux plugs
[Galaxy S II Accessories] skcooper:
Search ebay..blade aluminum samsung case.

This item is for the same case, just branded different.

Ordered a black and a silver and I'll let you know when they arrive if the quality and fit is worth the money.

Only paid 21.83 gbp with free delivery....cooool.:):)

My first post, so not allowed to add the link, sorry.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] TheWeasl:
but you can send it to me via pm ;-)

tapatalk'd from a galaxy in the s2 system
[Galaxy S II Accessories] viciouspinoy:
someone is already selling them on ebay. -__- i would still get mine from yours lexi.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AkiBa-Aluminum-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-i9100-BLACK-/260883815119?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbde31acf#ht_4724wt_1270
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
Thats quite cheaper altough the branding on the bottom part is more intrusive (or ugly whatever).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 1xinfusion:
Another variant of the slider

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminum-...ccessories&hash=item231590090e#ht_1770wt_1163

different branding though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Any one still looking for one of these genuine AkiBa 3C case? I have a few for sale still because I have sold my Galaxy S2 for a Note.:(

Hopefully AkiBa 3C produce one for the Note:confused:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] adamski123:
Link? To them perhaps? :)

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this is sent from my galaxy s2 to u, as a gift, because I love you. no joke <3
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
PCHome Taiwan LINK

Don't think they ship internationally. I have a elegant black and a chrome silver for sale.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] woaloo:
I need a elegant black and a chrome silver....

PM sent !
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Any one got a 'Lime' color AkiBa case? Wondered how it would look on a white S2!

I still have a elegant black left if anyone wants..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] thacounty:
How much do you want for the elegant black?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ultran00b:
By the, I got the case from lexi250 and the fit and finish are great. I can't post pics yet as I have yet to hit the 8 post mark. (Will happen soon though)

Nvm. I can post pics.

BTW: The 2000mah battery fits with this bumper installed no problem. As with the stock battery, you can also pry the battery cover off with this installed.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] heheyalor:
can post some reviews ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ShiningAce:
any seller for internationally shipping? want this case so badly
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mr mystery:
Does this case damage the phone in any way? Not too excited about it not having any protective rubber or liner inside like the sweet armor has, plastic on metal is not a good mix, and I'm afraid it will leave either dents or scratches in the plastic.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ShiningAce:
hi, wanna ask something to some owner of this case. does the case get scratched easily or dent easily? gonna grab this real soon
[Galaxy S II Accessories] wsatia:
This case looks real cool. Are the power/volume buttons difficult to press though?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] tsaojam:
The power button is definitely harder to press - so for those with thick / big fingers you should definitely think twice. Otherwise, a very good case.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
It has protective liner on all four corners protecting the phone against the aluminum case. It won't scratch the phone. ++
[Galaxy S II Accessories] stephman:
I would love to get one of these in Silver for my white SGS2 that's arriving today.

Other than the guy in this thread ordering them from a relative overseas, is there anyway for me in the US to order a silver one for an international SGS2 I9100?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
I just ordered one of the Ocean Blue ones last night. Love that color.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] epicfailguy2:
I also ordered a black "blade bumper" from ebay for 25$

I have the silver Akiba too

And I must warn you !

The blade bumper on ebay is similar in every way but is thinner, nearly filmsy but once on the phone it feels quite solid.

The akiba is definitely more robust but also more bulky.

I don' know if all akiba are like this too but the slider lock was better on the blade case too, on the akiba you could just remove the sliding part when getting the phone in or out of your pocket, on the blade one you have to pull the slider part upwards to shift the lock and then slide, well you get it, the lock is stronger on the blade case.

The S2 is very very clean and sleek in the black cases, alongside with the brushed aluminium back cover (theres a thread for it too) it feels really premium, and well built.

So basically :

Akiba : Less ugly text lasered on it , bulkier, sturdier.

Blade : Lots of colors, cheaper, but also thinner but stronger lock.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ultran00b:
You can get it from lexi250. He can source it for you I'm sure.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
anyone know if the sgp glas really dont work with this akiba or blade cases ?

and is there any dock that will work on this case ?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
SGP GLAS will not work with AkiBa.

That's the beauty of a no screw aluminum case, easy removal so you can put it on the dock. Yes, it won't fit on the dock with the case.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] junkun13:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293139404036136.91741.143019819048096&type=1

I think it's their official facebook page
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ShiningAce:
any link for the blade bumper u said?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] magarto:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Al...-S2-i9100-Silver-/190594163272#ht_1770wt_1165

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Al...ccessories&hash=item2eb8ca5997#ht_1770wt_1165

i have just ordered the black one
[Galaxy S II Accessories] junkun13:
That ain't Akiba
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
I don't believe he mentioned in that post it was!!

Very nice indeed have to say especially the silver;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
^ Very good price! I 'MIGHT' try one.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] stephman:
That's what I ordered, a silver one for my white SGS2
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mr mystery:
^ Thinking I may do the same, that silver looks pretty banging on the white.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] magarto:
It does. Mine is a black one so I purchased the black blade metal. I preferred the silver one but I do not want colour mixtures :P

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I answered to post #102 so "blade bumper"
[Galaxy S II Accessories] nursespecialist:
A known user of S2 is already using Taurus case. So far he doesnt have issues with the signal. Will try the taurus case - gun metal. already ordered it and hoping to arrive next week
[Galaxy S II Accessories] LuXuEuX:
That is the China cheap knock off copied from AKIBA which is made in Taiwan(finer cut).

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I currently have a Brand New set of Genuine AKIBA metal case!! Black/Gold

Reason for selling is because I bought a Galaxy Note before I could put this on my I9100.

Brand New in box opened to take pictures!! With a screen protection!!

$70 USD shipped by EMS.

The following pictures are a bit different from the actual color, but I gurantee they look awesome on a black or white i9100!!!

http://photo.renren.com/photo/ap/QmtMwWMu5L
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
I got my black "blade" bumper in today, with the black metal battery cover the phone really does feel premium. The plastic back felt really cheap to me. I am still waiting for the blue one that screws on to come in but I have a feeling I'll be selling the blue one and keeping the "blade" as the black on black looks awesome.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Zgane:
I orderd a akiba metal slider and a invisible shield screen protector and is great.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] swiftden:
Im not impressed. I like the sweet armor better.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] cloud596:
woow, great metal case indeed i really temp to buy it, still black is my chosen
[Galaxy S II Accessories] junkun13:
any comparisons? pics?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 1xinfusion:
I got the same exact set up as you. But instead of Akiba I bought one that says SZLF. Same case but cheaper as it is made in china (same quality too)

It is pretty good but I should of gotten the silver one as the black one is not obvious that the case is metal. The case is pretty light so it gets mistaken for plastic even though it is aluminum.

Off Topic : This case is one of the slimmest I have ever had and beats the Taurus case by a million miles. but it still adds bulkiness (like any case would) and I eventually decided the bulkiness is not worth the case so I only have the battery plate now. I plan to make my phone's finish matte (search the accessories forum! It looks awesome) and replace the housing when I'm sick of it (costs like 15 bucks on ebay and due to samsung's simple design it only takes the removal of a couple screws to change the housing. They can't even tell you changed it if you are smart/gentle)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mrnexusone:
Hi if you interested you can buy one at manila plaza in quiapo, 2nd floor. 900 pesos only!:D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] thacounty:
I have one of the Akibas in Elegant black I'll sell for 55 shipped in US or outside US you can pay for shipping if anyone wants it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
That's the one that I have. I love it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] joco_ph:
hi , may i know if there is a clearance when putting the phone on the table , face up ? for lens protection. TIA
[Galaxy S II Accessories] swiftden:
Yes there is a clearance. =) enough to protect the lens of your cam on a flat surface.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
I got my blue "Mobicrab" bumper in last night that was linked earlier in this thread. I love how it moulds to the front of the phone better than the "Blade", but the back on the "Blade" bumper made it feel like it and the phone were one. The "Mobicrab" one sticks down further on the back, I'm assuming to keep the camera lens off the surface it's sitting on. The Ocean Blue looks awesome on the black GS2 though. I made my text icons in the launcher the same color and looks really nice.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] oopeteroo:
post picture, maybe compare them too ? dont know if i should get the mobicrab one or not :P
[Galaxy S II Accessories] swiftden:
Got them.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MagicMan3:
I'll be at my sisters for Christmas, I'll use her Iphone to take a pic as I don't have another camera. But I'll be keeping the Mobicrab and selling the Blade one. I LOVE the Ocean Blue, the phone is a little bigger with this bumper but it feels and looks more elegant than the Blade.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lexi250:
Good for getting the original design AkiBa 3C case and not the replicas on eBay!:cool:

How do you like them? I love the elegant black on my black S2!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] swiftden:
Really good! My customers are loving it. I have the silver one myself because mine is a white one. =) I sell the others.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] PaulitoX77:
do you still have a silver one for sale? I am interested but i am from Baguio
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ultran00b:
The case cut up my finger pretty badly, surprisingly the USB portion is super sharp. I was sitting down and it was in a pocket and it sliced up my index finger reaching for the phone. As a result I've filed down that portion.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] EduMonzter:
love that kind of case, did some body bought or comment that one?

http://www.dealextreme.com/photogallery.dx/sku.112200

looks good for the price, 26.5$ with free shipping
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kikoexe:
got mine from swiftden.. very nice case indeed.. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] swiftden:
Glad you like them sir!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mademicu:
I like it. But the price seems too high