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Well there seems to be a lot of views about the best cases out there, just wondered what the most 'pocket friendly' case was?
Don't care about the material as long as it isn't a sock or a stick-on option (ie an actual case)
Definitely no belt loop, preferably a very low profile clasp etc...
Basically just want something that is likely to stop it getting scratched up in a bag or if it was dropped, but don't need full armour!
Any good suggestions?
I've been looking for something pocket friendly as well... I'm almost ready to just get a thin sunglass pouch... currently I'm using a case for a Sprint Mogul, but it has a belt clip...
i use an ipod slip case, and have pulled off the belt clip, gives good protection to the screen,
going to order a leater slip case from www.pdair.com to see what thats like
I've got one of these - http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6561
Doesn't add much to the size at all, and I keep mine in my pocket all the time.
Here is what I'm using, it comes in Black, Brown or Pink:
http://www.wirelessground.com/tiltflipblack.html
It covers the back and front very well, the cut outs are aligned very well, it has a slimmer form factor than the Krussel Orbit I normally use.
Here is the one my spouse uses, it comes in Black or White:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/at_t-tilt-designio-leather-sleeve_2906.htm
I just ordered one of these yesterday. I will let you know how it is hopefully tomarrow or over the weekend.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-Protector...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
SpeedRazr said:
I just ordered one of these yesterday. I will let you know how it is hopefully tomarrow or over the weekend.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-Protector...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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i would be interested in your opinions and if you could confirm these points for me:
1) Can you still use the touch screen?
2) If the slide up and tilt works fine with the case on
3) The general quality and how bulky it is in a pocket
this looks perfect for me as i wanted a 2 piece armour case where i could still slide open the phone
scharnet said:
Here is what I'm using, it comes in Black, Brown or Pink:
http://www.wirelessground.com/tiltflipblack.html
It covers the back and front very well, the cut outs are aligned very well, it has a slimmer form factor than the Krussel Orbit I normally use.
Here is the one my spouse uses, it comes in Black or White:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlsleeve/at_t-tilt-designio-leather-sleeve_2906.htm
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The "tiltflipblack" is made by PDair and is available for 1/2 that price. I've had one for several weeks and it still looks new, and I wear it every day. It's the perfect case for me.
The slimest most "pocketable" case I've found yet, is the formfitting Noreve case as seen here:
http://www.pocketpcfreak.com/archive/00006945.htm
It is also one of the very few - true - formfitting cases (using a laminated leather design, w/o the ugly and disturbing plasting cover over the KB. It protects the front and back really well, if not so much the sides. Easy to use and good workmanship.
Actually it IS meant (IMO) for pocket carrying.
Have it for about a month, still looks as new. If however looking for a drawback, then to my daily use pattern there is one. While in the case using the Kaiser/Tilt for navigation (in a cradle) needs taking it out of the case.
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Tothotspur said:
i would be interested in your opinions and if you could confirm these points for me:
1) Can you still use the touch screen?
2) If the slide up and tilt works fine with the case on
3) The general quality and how bulky it is in a pocket
this looks perfect for me as i wanted a 2 piece armour case where i could still slide open the phone
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Just wanted to add my comments based on owning 4 different cases for the Tilt/Kaiser ...
The PDAir aluminum cased is good and pocketable. It is a little on the heavy side, but I've carried it arond now for a couple of weeks and it's all right. The downside is that there is a hard plastic protector over the touchscreen of the Tilt. You have to open the case to use the touchscreen or you have to take the hard plastic out. You can either cut out or push it out with some force, but the plastic is glued in and is under the neoprene that cushions the Tilt against the case. Not the smallest feel in the pocket, but no leather covered cardboard bulk feel. The size of this reminds me of a naked 8125 in my pocket (did that without disaster for almost 2 years).
I also tried the PDAir leather flip case. That one is definitely not pocketable unless you have some REALLY big pockets. And I'm not a big flip cover guy. Another strike is the plastic keyboard cover.
I also tried the Noreve and it's a nice leather case. I would consider this one pocketable, it's rather slim. But it has the flip cover. The good thing is that it has no plastic keyboard cover. It's a little loose when you close the cover with the snap. It's not loosely held in ... that's a good fit. But the snap doesn't hold the flip cover down as firmly as I'd like.
Lastly, I JUST snapped on one of the plastic snap-on kind. Good fit, but not sure how much the plastic will help in a fall. It snapped on tightly ... so tightly it took 15 minutes to get it off! I did not like that at all. If something goes wrong and you need to drop the battery quickly ... 'quickly' won't happen with this case. You can still use the touchscreen and it's a very tight snap on fit. Doesn't add much bulk or weight for pocket storage. NOTE: if you pick one of these up, be careful and check whether the belt clip button on the case is screw on or permanent. The permanent ones won't be pocketable.
The best feel in the pocket is the plane Tilt/Kaiser with no case. But I know I'm pushing my luck if I continue to do that. Still switching up to see what I end up liking most. Hope this info helps folks.
Tothotspur said:
i would be interested in your opinions and if you could confirm these points for me:
1) Can you still use the touch screen?
YES!
The openings for the keypad and LCD are tappered to provide the best access to the edges but they become alittle harder to get at due to the thickness of the plastic.
2) If the slide up and tilt works fine with the case on
Yes the screen slides out and up to the normal position. The upper softkeys are silightly harder to get at when tilted due to the tickness of the plastic.
3) The general quality and how bulky it is in a pocket
Fit was tight, and snapped into place. I do not plan to use the clip as it is optional, but I will follow up with a proper review and test it out. I will get exact mesuraments later but it is not a big change and well worth the extra size.
this looks perfect for me as i wanted a 2 piece armour case where i could still slide open the phone
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Yup! Cheap Too!
I will follow up with a better review tonight.
What I do not understand about using the transparent plastic snap, is why the hack would one need a case at all when all the really "pocket sensitive" components (Touch screen, Camera lens) are not covered at all... IMO if one is indiferent to this, they may not need a case at all.
I guess that all cases are kind of trade offs. Whatever protects adds bulk in the zones protected, light protection protects less than heavy armor but presents snappier use and so on.
The potentially best solution I've seen yet is actually not offered for the Tilt/Kaiser. It is made by EB Cases and called the eNovo. It is made of sturdy yet thin laminated leather, offering a form fitting case with an optional leather flip.
http://www.ebcases.com/-strse-3333/eNOVO-PAQ-6500/Detail.bok
I'm trying for some time to convince EB, Noreve and BoxWave (the ones apparently having the technology) to think about it...
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thanks kahibbi and SpeedRazr for your input, i look forward to your review
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I just ordered one of these yesterday. I will let you know how it is hopefully tomarrow or over the weekend.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-Protector...ryZ15036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I picked this up from DayDeal.com and it didnt' fit my ATT tilt. the back does but the front will not stay on
i picked up the alum. case for travel and biking it is perfect. also from DayDeal
Unlike most here, I want to be able to put my Kaiser in a case, and put in my pocket. No swiveling, no clipping, and no holstering. I know the Kaiser doesn't have the most pocket-friendly form-factor, but hell, I have to make do with what I've got.
The slimmer and lighter the case, the more pocket-friendly it is.
Any recommendations?
I'm considering:
PDAir's Vertical Leather Pouch http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6590
& Seido's super slim rubberized case http://www.htcforums.com/kaiser-tilt-tytn-p4550-f13/seido-slim-case-t11.html
& PDAir's Aluminum case http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6561
Be very careful of the screen in your pocket. Two of your choices will not protect the screen. Good luck.
I've tried several different cases, and I too have opted to just keep the phone in my pocket. And I don't use any protective covers, but I do so with some rules.
1. NOTHING in the same pocket with it.
2. Always screen facing toward me.
3. ALWAYS be aware it is in my pocket. (IE, no bumping into anything, no leaning on anything, and no squating down and putting my phone in a bind)
I have to say after 10 months of use, it still looks almost new.
GWelker62 said:
I've tried several different cases, and I too have opted to just keep the phone in my pocket. And I don't use any protective covers, but I do so with some rules.
1. NOTHING in the same pocket with it.
2. Always screen facing toward me.
3. ALWAYS be aware it is in my pocket. (IE, no bumping into anything, no leaning on anything, and no squating down and putting my phone in a bind)
I have to say after 10 months of use, it still looks almost new.
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your mind reading skills are awesome!
That is exactly the way i carry mine ... With the execption of when I am at work I slip it into a leather eyeglass case I found, to keep dust and grime off it.
otheruser said:
PDAir's Vertical Leather Pouch http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6590
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I've used this case for a long time (had a similar one for my Wizard) and really like it:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=6562
Only downside is the top and bottom do add thickness to the phone overall, but during the summer when I'm wearing cargo shorts, it goes into my pocket nicely. Biggest downside is the case fits tight so if you are on the phone the slightest bump will tend to hang up the call (or other buttons get pressed). So now I'm looking at a new case they offer:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=7423#thumb
This leaves the buttons exposed, gives you a cover over the screen, and then with a simple unsnap you can get to the keyboard (and it appears no plastic cover over the keys like the one I have now.
I really like the Seidio Slim, but I really need a flap to cover the screen for protection (whether its in my pocket or on my belt, I just don't like the screen being unprotected). I wish the Seidio holster had a removable clip as that could be workable then...
depending on the size of your pocket, the krusell orbit works quite well
I use the seido rubberized one with a screen protector
psionandy said:
depending on the size of your pocket, the krusell orbit works quite well
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Here, Here!! Another vote for the Orbit, it takes a few to get used to, but after dropping it twice, and not a dent.. i like it!
if im up to something where it might get bashed by accident then i use my PDAir's Vertical Leather Pouch, as it covers the screen nicely
mfrazzz said:
So now I'm looking at a new case they offer:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000164&products_id=7423#thumb
This leaves the buttons exposed, gives you a cover over the screen, and then with a simple unsnap you can get to the keyboard (and it appears no plastic cover over the keys like the one I have now.
I really like the Seidio Slim, but I really need a flap to cover the screen for protection (whether its in my pocket or on my belt, I just don't like the screen being unprotected). I wish the Seidio holster had a removable clip as that could be workable then...
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I bought one just like the new PDAir, but it was a cheap ebay case. Best $15 I've spent - has saved the phone from a number of drops, fits really well, and still fits in my pocket (it does add bulk, but an acceptable amount and I really wanted something to cover the screen).
Everything is easily accessible, and using the keyboard is a breeze.
The only drawback is if you're slipping between a car and your pocket. I've got a metal case for it in silver (It's actually the Hermes case) that i use but most the time I don't bother. It's not been too bad. But then, I am covered by Insurance
http://www.noreveusa.com/
http://www.noreveusa.com/category/S...0_-_HTC_Touch_Pro_Tradition_leather_case.html
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I have the case and I love it. I'm thinking of using the code for the new metal clip.
looks nice. but kinda pricey for a lether case =T
Yea, it looks really nice.
I wonder how stable it is in the case once it slides open.
The leather case looks sweet....but does it work ok with the slider?
Anyone use it?
I use it and love it. The phone is totally secure inside even when using the slider.
The case holds the phone quite snug even in the open position.
The new belt clip is so much better than the one they used just a year ago.
The warranty on the case is lifetime, my kaiser case wore through around the GPS ant opening and they replaced it no questions asked.
It's worth the expense, paired with InvisibleSHEILD on the face only (had to buy the full body and only use the face pieces as the case is too snug for the full skin)
I just received this horizontal case from boxwave http://www.boxwave.com/products/dlcase/at_t-fuze-designio-leather-case_3350.htm
I didn't realize that it did not come with a belt clip, also the fact that the keyboard is covered by the plastic worries me, (Keyboard paint will stick to the plastic overtime?)
So just to reiterate what Kyphur said, this Norve case does come with a belt clip?
Yes it does.
I got the Proporta case first and it had the plastic over the keyboard, I didn't like that at all.
Order Submitted, Thanks.
kyphur said:
The case holds the phone quite snug even in the open position.
The new belt clip is so much better than the one they used just a year ago.
The warranty on the case is lifetime, my kaiser case wore through around the GPS ant opening and they replaced it no questions asked.
It's worth the expense, paired with InvisibleSHEILD on the face only (had to buy the full body and only use the face pieces as the case is too snug for the full skin)
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Hm I was really looking forward to installing BodyGuardz and then using the Noreve Case. But from what I heard is that the BodyGuardz case is thicker than the InvisibleSHIELD. So from what kyphur says, I probably couldn't install BG and use this case?
The Noreve case is too snug for any full body protector. You will only be able to use the front face.
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Hm I was really looking forward to installing BodyGuardz and then using the Noreve Case. But from what I heard is that the BodyGuardz case is thicker than the InvisibleSHIELD. So from what kyphur says, I probably couldn't install BG and use this case?
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Does anyone currently use a sleeve for their Touch Pro? I am actually using my friend's G1 sleeve for my Touch Pro and it works fine but I am looking for an alternative. I have seen the OEM Touch Pro leather case, but I don't like its look for the bottom of the sleeve. Anyone know of any good sleeves?
G1 Case:
http://www.bestcellaccessories.com/images/P/47178_l_5b59-01.jpg
I'm using the one for Nokia N95... You have more options that way.
Do you have a link for the case you use? I have seen some for N95 but they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.
I use an Ipod sock. fits great, keeps it from getting scratched and cleans it everytime u pull it out lol. search ebay for ipod sock there all over the place on there.
I use the bag from my Oakley sunglasses.
Thanks, I'm aware of the sock type cases. I'm looking for something like a leather vertical sleeve case with nice lining inside.
Try PDair's Vertical Leather Case. It's made specifically for the Touch Pro and comes with or without a belt clip:
http://pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000579&products_id=15076
I have one right now and it's simple but classy-looking. Price is reasonable too
We all know sliders are limited by their form factor for case makers, so we probably won't see a traditional silicone/ rubber shell (and definitely not a wallet case), but what types of cases do you think we'll get? Since the screen slides up from the base, any case would only be able to cover the base, making a screen protector a must buy. The thin bezels/ curvature of the screen make it hard to imagine a case that can wrap cleanly around it.
Look up Torch cases. I had an otterbox on mine
My last slider was the Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G, and it definitely was Epic lol. It will likely have to be a two piece cover that snaps on.
I understand it needs to be a two piece hard shell case, but with the Priv's unique form factor (curved sides and almost no bezel), it's hard to imagine a case being able to snap on the the edges at all. I guess it's one of those things where I'll just have to see it to believe it
Cases - sliders & wallet styles - are already available for the priv, direct from blackberry: http://store.shopblackberry.com/sto...ategoryID.70448700/sort.displayName ascending
I can recommend the official flip case. Looks posh and works well with auto screen on.
I prefer to use carry leather holster pouch case. I need a case lasts as long as the phone. I googled and found PDair might be a good choice. Have any one use PDair holster pouch? or any other suggestions?
Some great cases here http://www.tetded.com/home/en/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/shell-holster-combo-for-priv-by-blackberry/
Just bought the shell/holster from Verizon. I have used this style for some time now and love it. I slide my ring finger through the kickstand to help keep from dropping. Hopefully they get cheaper on ebay. My all time favorite is the "snap tail" , but they don't make it for the PRIV yet.
did somebody tried the imak cases, there is a black/blue version:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Genu..._1&btsid=5505510a-df29-447d-a734-9a1b95beb61b
and a clear version:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/IMAK..._1&btsid=5505510a-df29-447d-a734-9a1b95beb61b