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[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
AAAAAH just got in, we're looking at the issue.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Checkout system has been down since 3:04am. The one day that we all decide to take the night off and come in at 3pm, this happens... very poor timing. CodeBots are working on fixing it right now, shouldn't be more than 30 minutes.

Also, yes, the price weighting was slightly shifted. The back piece, we feel, is much more valuable. It also requires more time and effort on our end to weed out the "nexus" lettering (versus just three small holes on the front piece. Instead of 10/10, it has been shifted to 8 for the front, 12 for the back (taxes included). 2013 Nexus 7 skins offered by a competing website are offered at 12/12, or 20 for both (plus tax).
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jawain:
Oh OK no worries hope you guys are working on a discount code :) hint hint lol I might have to grab 2 of then
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Checkout systems are working again.

EDIT: Technically the form is working, but there's still a glitch with the checkout success page. Give us another 30 mins, there's a file missing on the server.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Checkout is 100% functional again.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] TangoXray:
Having trouble ordering from my phone, still. Will try when I get home in another 8 hrs...

Any talk about customs? :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
We'll probably make a test piece tomorrow to ensure that the corners stay put with a custom skin. If not, we have a back up plan to still ensure that customs will be possible on the new N7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] wildting:
Just ordered White Carbon. These look awesome. I hope I don't screw up putting it on.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mmegalodon:
You can take them on and off with no problem. You need not worry. ;)

I flipped my N4's out every few days.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Not to worry, we have figured out a VERY easy way to apply it flawlessly every time. The tutorial video will be up early next week (which is the reason why we aren't shipping until Thursday). The basic premise is you begin by lining up the camera hole, then pivot the skin until the "nexus" lettering shines through perfectly. From there, just a quick 5-10s with a hairdryer on each corner and it will be gorgeous!

During installation, removal for repositioning is easy as Level 1 on Tetris. After it's been on for a while, it still comes off without a problem, but it's not quite as removable as the Nexus 4 skins. As long as you put a piece of tape over the "nexus" lettering before removal (and make sure that your'e very careful around the letter "e"), you won't have any issues.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] cloneDNA:
Any plans to release a wood grain pattern?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I think they are going to at some point. I have a dbrand mahogany skin for n4 here's a couple pics.

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] ReivITA:
OMG Blue *______* and Black :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Wood grain will indeed be released soon.

If anyone has a Reddit account, feel free to come out and support us in getting a post regarding our products approved. We're really trying to get the word out about our products, and the Reddit community is pretty expansive. If you don't have a Reddit account, definitely don't make one *just to post*, as the users there will sleuth you and think you're a shill.

I'll post later on today once the prototype custom N7 is made.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dadoc04:
got my shipping!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Shipping notification for your 2013 N7 skin? If so, that was likely a glitch in the automated "Order Shipped" confirmations. We've never handled a pre-order before. We manually removed all 2013 N7 skin orders from the Order Shipped emails, but it's possible we missed yours. Send a reply to the Order Shipped email so that we can send you the legitimate one when it's actually been shipped.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dadoc04:
^ replied as requested.

could it be because i ordered a skin for the s4 (front only) along with the front/back for the Nexus 7 (2013)?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
I has someone check, and that was most certainly what it was. Nice analytics!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dadoc04:
so the s4 will cover will ship now and the n7 in a few days when you begin shipping those? or did they indeed ship it all together? thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] CLTatenza:
It's not a huge deal, but I paid $10 for the front skin, will that be refunded?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] solar-stone:
Have the pre orders started shippping yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spiralspirit:
Can I apply a screen protector to the front and then the dbrand skin on top of it? Or will the vinyl not stick?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
It'll stick but if you don't get it perfect the first try you can't take it off and reapply it to get it perfect. It'll stick to the screen protector completely

>^.^< sent from meow n7 v2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Pre-orders will ship in about 8 hours.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] vietn95:
I can't wait to get mine!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Krowbarr:
Just got an Email saying my order is on its way from Toronto! Shouldn't take long since I live in upstate N.Y. Waiting is always the hardest part:D

Owner/Operator Samsung E4GT running

PAC-In-Black/All In One 4.2.2 w/Lightening Zap 1.1 phase 2 kernel

We were born in a time where if something was broken we would fix it and not just throw it away
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mmegalodon:
Same here, very exciting. Backing + SP will probably be the extent of the protection I take for the time being. Can't wait to slap that black leather on lol

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spicydicy:
Good job guys. I'm anxiously waiting for my leather skin with no cutout. Got the email this morning.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Thanks for the support everyone! We're shooting the tutorial vid this weekend, it should be available by the time your order arrives. If by any chance you get it early, below is a copy of the script for the video!

Nexus 7 (2013)

1. If you just got your dbrand Nexus 7 skin, relax… This is going to be easy.

2. First, wipe your device free of dust and fingerprints. For optimal results, ensure you are under bright lighting.

3. Note that your dbrand skin comes with two pieces: back and front. You will also require a hairdryer for this installation, so pause the video now and go grab one.

4. Welcome back! Let’s begin with the front piece. Remove the skin from the 3M paper and re-attach as shown. Then, fold the bottom left corner of the screen cutout. Do *not* remove the entire screen cutout yet.

5. Next, line up the right side of the screen, ensuring that the skin is aligned at the bleeding edge of the glass. If misaligned, simply remove and try again.

6. Once lined up properly, apply firm pressure to the exposed portion of the skin, then slowly remove the 3M paper backing. If aligned properly, the remainder of the skin should simply fall into place.

7. You may now remove the screen cutout altogether.

8. Next, let’s install the back piece. Slowly remove the skin from the 3M paper backing, ensuring you don’t rip any of the letters.

9. Begin by aligning the camera cutout. The only piece of adhesive touching your device should be around the camera cutout.

10. Pivot at the camera cutout and slowly lower the skin so that the “nexus” lettering is aligned perfectly. If you don’t get it right, just carefully lift the skin until you see the “nexus” lettering shine through flawlessly.

11. Once it’s all lined up, smooth out the entire surface of the skin.

12. Next, grab your hairdryer. Heat up all edges of the skin for about 10-15s, then press down firmly with your thumb. This will ensure that the corners and edges never peel up over time.

13. Done! If you have any questions, you know how to reach us.

14. (bump bump badadada bump bump. whoosh whoosh whoosh faster and faster whoosing. kickass crazy futuristic shutter noise, wow what an epic fckin outtro)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] pham818:
Need true WHITE
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] CLTatenza:
Agreed!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
I'm glad the white you do offer is a carbon fiber white, as that is definitely my first choice of all of the colors you offer! White is my preferred color of a mobile device, both phones and tablets, while carbon fiber is my preferred appearance/texture!! Also, LOVE that you guys offer these with the NEXUS lettering cutout!!! The black NEXUS lettering against a white(or any other color) skin/decal looks absolutely outstanding!! Kudos to the company for the decision to do this!!

I just have a couple questions. If the answer is "No" to question #2, then it will be a suggestion :D.

#1- Do you guys have plans to offer a kit/package deal with a screen protector included, at a higher price of course?

#2- Do you guys have plans to offer these with the front decal ALREADY placed/stuck to a screen protector as an option? This would not only kill 2 birds with 1 stone, but would also decrease the entire installation time of both screen protector and front decal while also assuring that there were no air bubbles in between the screen protector and front decal! If no, you definitely should!! I, as I'm sure would others, would place an order right this this instance if this were an available option!! Thank you for reading my opinions, and PLEASE take #2 into consideration if this isn't something you already have plans to announce. Thanks, Mike

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] scandalousk:
@ Fembot,

So just to make this clear... In your first post you mention the skins being 10 dollars per side. While in actuality the back skin is 12 dollars and the front 8. Meaning if someone would like to have only 1 side, they would pay more or less depending on the side they would like.

In any case, I'm going for just the back! I need my screen protector on the front:fingers-crossed::p
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Good call! We updated pricing about an hour after release, it was originally 10/10, but we changed the weight to 8/12.

Will respond to this in a bit, at a photo shoot right now for (you guessed it) the 2013 Nexus 7!! All photos for every device will be up on the site this week for sure.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spiralspirit:
Got my black carbon fiber skin today, and a buddy got a leather skin in the same order.

Installed back easily (although I have to borrow a hairdryer from someone and get the corners heated, apparently), but the front took some doing, although I figured it out eventually. Not sure I like the front skin - its sort of weird have the texture there. I might remove it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] acdcking12345:
I ordered the back only. I thought the front would look weird with a texture on the front. Back only.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Hey boys!! (and potential girls?)

If you get your order today, please hold off on installing it until tomorrow evening. The installation tutorial is being edited and compiled as we speak, and will absolutely be live by tomorrow evening.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mmegalodon:
Got it. Installed* it. Looks and feels great! Went with no cutout and the straight, flat look compliments the device very nicely.

Thanks, dbrand!

*

I waive any right to complain on account of poor installation, but it sounded simple enough on the previously outlined instructions and went as smoothly as one would expect. The edging seems to stand out more in the pictures, but it isn't bad. It hits the curve of the device enough so as not to be an issue. I heated the edging up a second time and took my ID to it, lightly, and it helped smooth it out.

:good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
check your pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mmegalodon:
Sorry about the massive pictures, everyone. Trying to replace.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] wildting:
Happy customer here...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] IsolatedAbyss:
A question to those who have installed the skin on the front as well: Are you using any screen protector? If yes, which screen protector are you using?

I'm concerned about the compatibility of the screen protector with the skin.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] lacrossev:
Got mine in today, the precision of the cut is nothing short of spectacular. :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mmegalodon:
That red looks sick! Now we just need some sort of bumper..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mrplowking:
Got my White Leather skin yesterday. Couldn't wait for the official instructions to install it !
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] luckywabbit:
Can't wait to get mine. Email says 7-14 days. :( Hope it arrives sooner than that. I got a black leather one, but looking at all the colors is making me itch to try new colors later on. Mix colors on front and back.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] geckocavemen:
For those who have received their skin I'm curious if they provide a more tacky feel than a naked back. I wish the nexus was a little more sticky to make a one-handed hold a little easier. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] railed:
Received mine yesterday, the white carbon fiber. Hoping to have time to install today. I'll post a pic/pics when done.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] drodarte:
Anyone know if can still use cases with this ? I like to put a case on when I go on long trips.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes you can

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
Still looking forward to your response to my comment! Hopefully you haven't forgotten

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] JohnnyHempseed:
I had to use a hair dryer to get the corners to stick properly (black carbon fiber, back only) and the bottom speaker cut-out wasn't sliced properly, so I fixed it with scissors. Other than that, another great product from dbrand.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Covart:
Got mine in the other day (True Red version for the back only) and went on without issue. Cut for Nexus lettering, camera hole and top speaker were precise to under half a millimeter. Perfect in other words. Corners applied perfectly without issue. No heat required for the decal and no air bubbles to worry about.

The only minor, and I do mean very minor, issue is the decal doesn't come down quite far enough to the USB port between the bottom speakers. Another 2 mm would have been perfect. This is high quality machine cut 3M vinyl and a 5 star product and I will be ordering again from this company. The red looks awesome against the black Nex7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
The red leather looks incredible
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] [TSON]:
question - how grippy are these materials on the face side? i love the way the back of the n7 feels, what do these skins feel like?

i'm eyeing the white titanium for the back and leaving the front clean..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] seoulbrova:
Question, how well do these withstand stains?

I hate white tpu cases because they always get blue from jeans and scratches start to get dingy.

DOes the white and red stay clean even with constant contact from your fingers?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
It won't stain even the white. EVER :cool:

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] railed:
Here's the carbon fiber white. Easy install and they look great!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] funkyboy1281:
Back looks great. I'm happy with it. Still deciding on whether or I want a screen protector before I put on the front.

Sent from my GN2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
Looks awesome!! White is definitely the color I'll go with if I get one, so thanks for posting pics so I know how it will look!! Do you have a screen protector under the front? Really wish they would respond in this thread like they said they were going to....

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] railed:
Thanks! No screen protector yet... These are easy to remove and stick back on so if I decide to put one on later I can. Waiting to see people who do put screen protectors on to see what they say and how compatible they are.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] veron123:
Website down for maintenance, and Robots are working on something :good:. Wut is tat something gd?!!

And after a while BO0M!! , noticed N4 and N7 2013 Purchase Page

1) "No Nexus Layout" check box option Preview

(I think there is something wrong though, checking the option "No Nexus Layout" shows the Nexus cutout instead. :eek:)

2) WOOOOoooOOoooD :D

Thanks dbrand Robots! :laugh:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] zeus_chingon:
Where is the video?

Is the wood option real wood? Or is it a wood pattern print?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Its a wood print pattern. All of their skins are on a 3m vinyl

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Krowbarr:
Got mine today, it went on without a hitch. Fantastic product all the way. Thanks dbrand!

Owner/Operator Rooted Nexus 7

We were born in a time where if something was broken we would fix it and not just throw it away
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] vietn95:
Asked them to draw me a bad ass unicorn ... Definitely got one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jimmydene84:
Does out have anything to do with the skin? Or must a separarte picture??

Sent from my Nexus 7

---------- Post added at 10:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 PM ----------

Anyone with a titanium one have a pic? Really torn between light and dark

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jhom52:
Decided on yellow. Now I have to be patient for delivery.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] vietn95:
Haha no nothing to do with the skin. Their robots are awesome artists lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spicydicy:
I ordered my skin on the 9th, and still patiently waiting.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] natezire71:
I'm looking to use this with a Poetic Slimline case. Is this gonna affect the fit at all? Really like the look of these.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
No

>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] natezire71:
Didn't think so. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Stanlehh:
really a beauty judging from the photos but a pity it'll be covered up by a case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] akwingnut:
Design

Love the design of your product, sure wished there was a bundled deal, but both front and back save 5 bucks would be cool..

-AkWingnut
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Bawls:
Received the True Color Blue today. Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] con100:
Did anyone buy the light or dark titanium? if anyone did can you post pictures? I also like the look of the white carbon fiber but I can't decide. I also like some of the leather ones that you guys posted pictures of.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spicydicy:
Got mine in. Love it. But I didn't get any drawing for my birthday. Booo bots. I'm very unimpressed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] MonoControl:
Has anyone figured this out yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Do you guys accept PayPal? If so, I'm down for a few
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Krowbarr:
Yes they do. I used PayPal:D

Owner/Operator Nexus 7 (2013)

We were born in a time where if something was broken we would fix it and not just throw it away
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Nice! Just ordered the Mahogany back. Can't wait to get it. :thumbup:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] spicydicy:
Hey! That's amazing! I hope Vegas went well, maybe make some bad decisions too!

I guess I'll have to take you up on the skin offer, I'll take white leather ones then!

And congrats on making android police blog as well. You guys deserve all the success you are having.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Sammage:
I ordered skins for my new Nexus and for my Galaxy S4. Hopefully they look as good on as they do in the pictures.:cool:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
Very cool! I've been thinking I'll get the white carbon fiber front and back, but yellow is my second choice (as I have 2 yellow Mustangs :D). Did you get back only, or both? Also, did you get a cut out on the back or not? Either way, please post some pics when you get yours!! Whether installed, or just lying on the tablet, I'm just excited to see how the yellow looks against the tablet!! Thanks in advance!

SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jhom52:
I'll take some pics when I get it. I ordered a back only with the nexus cutout. It was between red or yellow. I wanted something different. I expect more people will choose red than yellow.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] con100:
Just ordered the white carbon fiber skin!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] foolie:
how well does this cover up the edges? Does it wrap around to the glass? i have my corners scratched so Im looking at this brand vs the stickerboy extreme versions
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] shimmishim:
I got the back only in red. The instructions online were pretty helpful on getting it on. It took me a couple of tries but I finally got the letters to line up properly (after you line up the camera hole of course). It covers the entire back but not the edges where the buttons are located or the top/bottom edges where the speakers are located. It looks really slick.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] railed:
Good choice! I posted some pics on page 10 post #93 if you want to see how they look. I believe some others posted white CF as well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
Ours doesn't cover the edges at all. It stops about 5 millimeters short. The reason it doesn't wrap all the way around is because it wouldn't stick properly. If you apply an "extreme fit" skin with a lot of time it heat, it may become malleable enough to stick for a short period. The nature of vinyl itself is such that any part of it deformed with heat will eventually try to return to it's original state, especially when not tightly bonded with the surface it's adhered to. The soft-touch rubbery material that the N7 is made of does not have optimum adhesion to 3M vinyl. Feel free to try the "extreme fit" stickerboy version, but we can assure you ours has ideal coverage in terms of longevity.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Hey dbrand, I placed my order several days ago and haven't received any contact as far as shipping. Is this the norm?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] con100:
I just got an email saying it shipped a few hours ago so you should get one. It took 2 days for them to send me email
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Yes. I actually just got the email. It sucks that it says 7-14 days from Canada to NYC :banghead:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] con100:
Yeah same here and I'm in Ohio. I'm hoping it's just a guess and it will be sooner.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dbrandSkins:
This is definitely not the norm. We got a massive influx of orders because of the Mahogany release and were unable to send all notifications at one time. They were sent out in batches every few hours. Sorry about the delay, it's a rare occurrence

This is definitely a high-end estimate. It will likely be with you by the end of the week.

We're required to give the estimate that the postal service provides (saves us from hundreds of emails regarding shipments that arrive in the high-end of the estimate). Rest assured it'll be with you soon!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Sounds good. I'm pretty excited about the Mahogany. I'll be sure to take some high res pictures
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] railed:
Mine said the same and I live in California. I received them in a week, so my guess is you should be seeing them sooner than that.