Has anyone heard what is up for the Nexus 5 over at dbrand? I'm sure they have a product in development. I own several skins from them and they are top quality for sure. 
http://dbrand.com/
http://dbrand.com/
dbrand Skins
- Thread starter can6rxw
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The device hasn't even been announced neither released. But I'm pretty sure dbrand will make a Nexus 5 skin. They did not disappoint with their Nexus 4 and HTC One skins that's for sure
Robots are working on the N5 skins =)
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Yup they have. http://dbrand.com/models/nexus-5.php
N5 skins are on the way. Considering the N4 skins thread had 512,000 views and over 4400 responses, we should all be in for a LOTR journey on this thread.
There are a few elements that go into making a skin, I'll outline them below and give an ETA. Many tasks are done concurrently, we have many Robots.
1. Measure the device, draw the vector, cut the skin, apply the skin, measure the offset, repeat around 1,000x to achieve a flawless fit.
2. Cut a few hundred skins for the pre-orders and contemplate a few thousand more for the upcoming month.
3. Shoot and edit a how to apply tutorial video. Very high production values.
4. Shoot 14 skin styles in 5 angles on 2 devices (plus post-editing: colour correction, dust removal). You do the math.
5. Create renderings for 14 skin styles, 4 pieces (front/back/left_frame/right_frame), 2 devices, with/without nexus cutouts. More math?
6. About 80 computing hours of .jpeg/.png and compression on all the assets created.
7. Code all that sh*t on the site.
8. Hit hard on the marketing campaigns we planned out weeks ago.
ETA is (realistically) Monday morning for the pre-order. We'll ship everything but the screen protectors on Wednesday. Screen protectors will arrive shortly after.
Pricing is still TBD, but we are confirming the following coverage: Back piece with our signature "nexus" cutouts. Front piece (full picture-frame style). Frame pieces with intimidatingly-precise cutouts. Anti-glare screen protectors, fitted so that they insert into the front skin screen cutout like a puzzle piece.
I'll pop by with exclusive pre-release content once the creatorBots have worked a bit of their alchemy. So far all I can tell you is that installation is going to be a breeze. The soft-touch coating is prime for skins, and the extreme protrusion of the camera gives a reference point that is foolproof.
My name is femBot and I'll be here a lot once the release is finalized. Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forwards to this thread! Also, shout out to @can6rxw for spelling "dbrand" properly... we would have been really depressed having to look at a 500k thread a year from now that spelled it "Dbrand" or "DBrand". We appreciate this a lot more than you can comprehend.
There are a few elements that go into making a skin, I'll outline them below and give an ETA. Many tasks are done concurrently, we have many Robots.
1. Measure the device, draw the vector, cut the skin, apply the skin, measure the offset, repeat around 1,000x to achieve a flawless fit.
2. Cut a few hundred skins for the pre-orders and contemplate a few thousand more for the upcoming month.
3. Shoot and edit a how to apply tutorial video. Very high production values.
4. Shoot 14 skin styles in 5 angles on 2 devices (plus post-editing: colour correction, dust removal). You do the math.
5. Create renderings for 14 skin styles, 4 pieces (front/back/left_frame/right_frame), 2 devices, with/without nexus cutouts. More math?
6. About 80 computing hours of .jpeg/.png and compression on all the assets created.
7. Code all that sh*t on the site.
8. Hit hard on the marketing campaigns we planned out weeks ago.
ETA is (realistically) Monday morning for the pre-order. We'll ship everything but the screen protectors on Wednesday. Screen protectors will arrive shortly after.
Pricing is still TBD, but we are confirming the following coverage: Back piece with our signature "nexus" cutouts. Front piece (full picture-frame style). Frame pieces with intimidatingly-precise cutouts. Anti-glare screen protectors, fitted so that they insert into the front skin screen cutout like a puzzle piece.
I'll pop by with exclusive pre-release content once the creatorBots have worked a bit of their alchemy. So far all I can tell you is that installation is going to be a breeze. The soft-touch coating is prime for skins, and the extreme protrusion of the camera gives a reference point that is foolproof.
My name is femBot and I'll be here a lot once the release is finalized. Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forwards to this thread! Also, shout out to @can6rxw for spelling "dbrand" properly... we would have been really depressed having to look at a 500k thread a year from now that spelled it "Dbrand" or "DBrand". We appreciate this a lot more than you can comprehend.
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You can skip most of those steps and just send me a few of the first ones. I'll be sure to review and post pictures. Lol.
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Excited to make my n5 look even better. I gotta order another n7 fhd one as I just got my replacement n7 and I had a hard time getting the skin off. Gonna do that tomorrow
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Time to go go accessory crazy again?
we meet again!
Haha yupTime to go go accessory crazy again?
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Hey everyone!
creatorBots are right on track with the N5. It's looking fantastic. Application could not possibly be simpler. The "nexus" lettering is sexy as hell. Working out the corners on the back piece next, then it's off to the frame/front. Attached is a prototype photo.
Let me know if you have any questions!
creatorBots are right on track with the N5. It's looking fantastic. Application could not possibly be simpler. The "nexus" lettering is sexy as hell. Working out the corners on the back piece next, then it's off to the frame/front. Attached is a prototype photo.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Mmm not my taste of color but its preciseness on the cutouts have always impressed me. Looks good!
Just saw on Facebook that they aren't gonna do the cutout now. Makes me sad and I'm not sure why cause they did it great on the new n7
Edit: awwwww nevermind fembot be trolling
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Hmmm I hope that post is a joke because dbrand posted less than an hour ago a preview with the cutouts.
you how come you're on a E970? sold your HTC One?
This is just a prototype material we use when making the template skins. Takes a LOT of material to create the templates and we don't like to waste stuff that can be sold.
Yeah that's just a total psyche. As you likely already know, we enjoy toying with humans.Hmmm I hope that post is a joke because dbrand posted less than an hour ago a preview with the cutouts.
When previews are released Monday, would you happen to show what some skins would look like with the white Nexus 5 lettering. Wondering what a dark titanium/carbon fiber would look like with the white lettering
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My HTC died. Random phone death and it mad me sick. Gonna send it into HTC but it's completely non responsive and my computer doesn't even see it at all. I've had this Optimus G for awhile.Hmmm I hope that post is a joke because dbrand posted less than an hour ago a preview with the cutouts.
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Hehehe you almost got me :fingers-crossed:
Wow sorry to hear that, one of the worst ways for a phone to end its life. I guess you sold your Nexus 4 awhile ago?
Yes it sucked. Sold my n4 maybe 3 months ago. But it was to a iPhone user so VICTORY
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I'm trying to take you seriously but your signature has a very very sad cat which I can't help myself to tell myself that is his reaction when you sold the N4 awayYes it sucked. Sold my n4 maybe 3 months ago. But it was to a iPhone user so VICTORY
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