Metal Sticker & Shield Case Pictures (56K warning)

[Judge]

This morning my order arrived, a metal sticker and the plastic shield case. The sticker is of great quality. I thought the name, 'metal sticker', was because it is as shiny as metal, but that's not the case. The sticker actually is some kind of metal! I don't think you have to worry about the sticker easily peeling off. It's attached well and the edges are not exposed on the corners of the D2. The case is also good. It snaps firmly into place and protects the D2 sufficiently. As you can see in the last picture, all ports are still accessible with the case on, so you don't have to take it off to charge for example. Now all I need is a screen protector. If you have any questions, please post them and I'll try to answer them. Enjoy the pictures:


Shield Case and Metal Sticker packaging:
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Silver flower pattern:
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Two sheets, under a plastic layer:
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Application with plastic layer, so you don't have to touch the sticky side of the sticker, and then pull the plastic off, as seen in the far right corner:
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Same process for the front:
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Front with all stickers applied:
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Back with all stickers applied:
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Shield Case open:
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D2 in the Shield Case:
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All ports are still accessible with the Shield Case on:
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[Judge]

I figured I'd might as well post a few comparison pictures of the Clear Case and the Noreve Case. As you can see, the Clear Case only adds a couple of millimetres to the D2, while the Noreve Case is bigger. The Clear Case actually almost fits inside the Noreve Case. However, the Noreve case does protect the screen and has a slot for an extra SD(HC) card. You decide which one you like best.

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[M4psycho]

So you say that it's actually made out of some metal, i.e. it does act as a pretty good protective layer then eh?

[Judge]

So you say that it's actually made out of some metal, i.e. it does act as a pretty good protective layer then eh?I'd imagine so, yes. But the sticker itself would get scratched instead, so I still keep it inside a case [laugh]. When I applied the metal sticker, it felt like some sort of very thin aluminium. It made a 'twang' noise if bent a little and it sprang back. It's not a soft (paper) sticker, you can hold it on one side and it will stay in shape.

[M4psycho]

Hmm interesting....I will consider this sticker now...it's just a bit steep, ya know...24 bucks just for a "sticker" :P

[Judge]

Hmm interesting....I will consider this sticker now...it's just a bit steep, ya know...24 bucks just for a "sticker" :PIt's €10 ($13) in the Netherlands at www.mp3spelers.nl, so I'm in a good location [smile].

[Keng]

Can i pay with visa card?
I live in sweden, and how much is the Deliverycosts?

[keal]

Cool! Thanks for all the pictures and details, Judge! Your D2 is looking great [biggrin]

[M4psycho]

It's €10 ($13) in the Netherlands at www.mp3spelers.nl, so I'm in a good location [smile].


boo they only have silver and gold, in the A design.....otherwise yeah it'd be cheap :X Thanks for the pics and stuff though!

[Scarpad]

Where can you order the shield case?

[pukfe1]

Hi!

I am from Austria and want the stickers too. But where can I get Pattern B or C in grey? In the worst case I can imagine, that I will take the flowers!
Please can somebody help me, to get them [confused] in the EU, US or elsewhere!!??

[Judge]

Can i pay with visa card?
I live in sweden, and how much is the Deliverycosts?I wouldn't recommend buying from mp3spelers.nl if you're outside the Netherlands, because shipping outside the Netherlands is €22 (except for Belgium).
Cool! Thanks for all the pictures and details, Judge! Your D2 is looking great [biggrin]Thanks, I think it looks sweet too [laugh]
boo they only have silver and gold, in the A design.....otherwise yeah it'd be cheap :X Thanks for the pics and stuff though!Yes I wanted the A or B design, but they only had A so the choice was easy [toungue].
Where can you order the shield case?I ordered mine at the same site. Wouldn't recommend it outside the Netherlands though. Check your country's online mp3 player shops.
Hi!

I am from Austria and want the stickers too. But where can I get Pattern B or C in grey? In the worst case I can imagine, that I will take the flowers!
Please can somebody help me, to get them [confused] in the EU, US or elsewhere!!??Can't help you there, sorry.

[DAPmagic]

I figured I'd might as well post a few comparison pictures of the Clear Case and the Noreve Case. As you can see, the Clear Case only adds a couple of millimetres to the D2, while the Noreve Case is bigger. The Clear Case actually almost fits inside the Noreve Case. However, the Noreve case does protect the screen and has a slot for an extra SD(HC) card. You decide which one you like best.


Judge, can you actually close the Noreve case once your D2 w/shield is in it? If so, that would be perfect! [thumbsup]

[Judge]

Judge, can you actually close the Noreve case once your D2 w/shield is in it? If so, that would be perfect! [thumbsup]No. That's why I said it 'almost' fits [laugh]. It also strains the sides of the Noreve case, they expand.

[Dalmane98]

My Crystal case fits inside the Noreve case and closes.

http://iaudiophile.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1539&stc=1&d=1175202641

http://iaudiophile.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1540&stc=1&d=1175202678

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[jason]

WOAAAAAA....thankx for the info, the pictures and details, really helpful info thankx again Judge....[thumbsup] currently i have DBZ pictures rather than the metal stickers on my D2 case...but hey all in all looks good both ways ...heheheheh...enjoy...sorry about picture quality [blush] .

[Judge]

My Crystal case fits inside the Noreve case and closes.Yes, it probably fits. But as you can see the Noreve case bulges out quite a bit and I can't imagine fitting the shield case inside it is good for it. But if you have to it's an option I guess.

Thanks Jason, your DBZ prints look great too.

[jason]

Yes, it probably fits. But as you can see the Noreve case bulges out quite a bit and I can't imagine fitting the shield case inside it is good for it. But if you have to it's an option I guess.

Thanks Jason, your DBZ prints look great too.


Thankx Judge....[thumbsup]

[swtsorrow]

If I were to remove the metal stickers after they have been on for a year or more, will they be easily removable?

[Judge]

If I were to remove the metal stickers after they have been on for a year or more, will they be easily removable?I have no idea, I've only had them on for a few days [wink]. And I'm not going to try taking them off, because maybe they won't stick back on (I don't know though, but I'm not taking the chance).

[swtsorrow]

I have no idea, I've only had them on for a few days [wink]. And I'm not going to try taking them off, because maybe they won't stick back on (I don't know though, but I'm not taking the chance).

oops, haha.. I didn't mean to ask if you would be willing to try taking it of.. I wouldn't either~ (especially after paying that much money) But I was just wondering from the quality of the sticky stuff.. Just in case I might want to remove the sticker later on .. or maybe change stickers ...

But thanks for replying.. I guess there is no way to find out until I try it out later... ..**worried**

[jeff]

The sticky stuff is... really sticky!

[keal]

I ordered a metal sticker from Jeff and I'm planning to put that on, then cover it with the Shieldzone full body protector. That'll be for my daily use, but I'll pop it into the D2 clear case when I want to make my own custom wallpaper covering (heh, heh) assuming the player will still fit in the clear case with all that junk on it!

For what it's worth, anyone putting the metal sticker on their player might want to write down, photograph or peel off the serial number on the back of the player. Not that I'm going to remember to do it myself when my sticker arrives, but I'm thinking about it right now so I thought I'd mention it[laugh]

[mcramen]

I got A / Silver and applied on my D2.
but i'm too lazy to upload pictures.

One thing I can say is this sticker is looking awesome and shiny.
Although it's fingerprint magnet, it's not a big deal since I put them in case.

[Judge]

For what it's worth, anyone putting the metal sticker on their player might want to write down, photograph or peel off the serial number on the back of the player. Not that I'm going to remember to do it myself when my sticker arrives, but I'm thinking about it right now so I thought I'd mention it[laugh]Yes, keep the serial number somewhere. The serial number is also on the box the D2 comes in, under the barcode on the side of the box. And before putting on the metal sticker, I'd advise to take off the serial number sticker, since you will notice a bump if you leave it on.

[mcramen]

I took off serial number and put it inside of 'side door' where usb port is located.

[Johnnykuchen]

I ordered a metal sticker from Jeff and I'm planning to put that on, then cover it with the Shieldzone full body protector.


I have to know how this turns out. I am salivating over the prospect of the stylish metal skin and the unobtrusive full body protector.

[drutort]

the metal is probably hmm steel or some alloy, aluminum would not spring back or make any sound if it was that thin it would also probably brake very easy so this would be a steal that is mostly designed for springs with ability to keep memory, you could have tried a magnet on the stickers to see, either way aluminum does oxidize and wouldn’t make for shiny surface heh

it could be many diff metals even maybe copper based alloy, that has the different coating but is the base for holding the metal coating “sticker”

it seems that its chrome plated metal maybe with etched pattern on it

[swtsorrow]

So I finally got my metal sticker... but where does that small triangle thing go? I though it was for the stylus, but it doesn't seem to really fit on the stylus..

[Judge]

Goes on the stylus, but I didn't put it on, since I don't use the stylus.