[jp_nyc]

Are there 8100s out there without the T-Mobile logo etched on them? I'm looking for one that's unlocked and I've seen photos without the logo, but the actual handset stamped with it.

[Pizzle]

Any photos you've seen without the logo are likely prototype photos. You won't find an unbranded Pearl unless the original owner scratched the logo off themselves.

[Pizzle]

Moving to appropriate forum.

[jp_nyc]

Thanks.

[Liv]

Be careful when you look at the "scratching" techniques. Some people have had luck with a sugar cube, some people have seriously messed their 8100 up because the casing is too soft.

The plastic is not black, it is painted black. So be careful if you do anything with it

[odnerd]

No the plastic is black. It just has a gloss finish on it that scratches easy

[ant architect]

I have one without branding, but it's not for sale.

[Liv]

Originally Posted by odnerd

No the plastic is black. It just has a gloss finish on it that scratches easy

Oops!
Thanks for clearing that up. I would not want to mess up the gloss though. I was thinking 8700c, grey ugly color with black plastic underneath.

[jp_nyc]

Originally Posted by ant architect

I have one without branding, but it's not for sale.

So where did you get it?

[zenxacred]

Originally Posted by jp_nyc

So where did you get it?

see 2nd post.

[ant architect]

It's what my company provided me. ;)

[bandzdaddy]

this link might help

[bandzdaddy]

sorry i cant post a link but if you google removing branding you will find a site at mobilescraper dot com that is titled " Remove Branding From Your Mobile Device With This Cool Tutorial" - Mobile Phone Specifications and Reviews