I realise there have been a bunch of other posts on the topic of cases (see here and here) but I am after something a little bit different.
I have just had a forced upgrade from a hermes (ie I broke it and can't get a new one on my insurance, so had to "settle" for a Kaiser) which was working fine for me and I am now having o upgrade my accessories, but due to the way I use my phone I want particular style of case and either can't find it or it has been superceded by a "better" case.
Basically, it boils down to me wanting a one-handed case WITHOUT a belt clip (it's fat enough already, and I never use them).
And "one handed"? In other words I can take it out of my pocket with one hand, read the screen and put it back in my pocket without having to use my other hand. I am currently using the standard case and in order to read a text or see why it is buzzing I have to take it out of my pocket, open the case, take out the phone, put it back and put it back in my pocket, which seems bloody hard to do without using my other hand. An example of this is the PDair aluminium case for my old Hermes (which fits, but presses on the camera button, so is not suitable ).
So having exhausted my usual sourcs (MobileFun and Expansys), does anyone know of anything like this for sale in the UK?
Aside - I was interested in the Seidio Rubberised case, but I don't think it is available in the UK (I don't really want to be stung for £8/$15 Royal Mail charges when it is imported from the US), nor does it have a built in screen cover. If people know where to get one of those, that would be appreciated too.
Hi,
I am in a similar boat although I bought the Kaiser via T-Mobile out of informed choice and love the phone. The only case I have managed to find is the Seidio which seems to be perfect for what I need but yes, I too don't want to pay the high postage prices. I think the whole cost comes to around £35 in total, but if we could get it in the UK I'm sure it'd be under £20 retail. Maybe Expansys will stock it?
If Seidio are reading - are you in talks with expansys as a UK partner?
Cheers,
Pete.
UPDATE: Just heard from Expansys that they will be stocking the Seidio rubberised hard case in the very near future so just have to hang on a little longer for that perfect slim case.
I was continuing to look around and ordered a metal one of ebay. I was a little dubious, but it ended up costing me under £10 and fits my Kaiser and seems up to general wear and tear, which is what I wanted. And it really seems as good as the PDair one I had for my Hermes which cost me more.
It's ebay item number 160196604008 if you want one.
Cavey.co.uk said:
Aside - I was interested in the Seidio Rubberised case, but I don't think it is available in the UK (I don't really want to be stung for £8/$15 Royal Mail charges when it is imported from the US), nor does it have a built in screen cover. If people know where to get one of those, that would be appreciated too.
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Seidio has a 'European' outlet in Spain. http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=21
Cheers,
Dirk
expansys uk carry the seidio case in all its colours- and its brilliant
apparently due march 10th
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=163264
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Hi,
So I have had the Kaiser for over a month already. I need a case!! What is the top quality case out right now? Is it www.proporta.com, or another manufacturer?
Cheers,
Phil
or this one, http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2774?
I am siding with the Proporta though. What else?
Phil
I really hope that the Noreve case thats supposed to be coming out for the Kaiser isnt one that doesnt allow you to use the keyboard while it is in the case...and i wish it would be coming out soon, they keep on pushing it..
http://www.noreve.com/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_P4550_-_HTC_Kaiser_-_HTC_Tytn_2.html
Vaja cases are amazing, but they r $65
Kaiser Case Options
For the time being, I'm getting by ok on the stock Kaiser case along with a small neoprene case from OP/ Tech USA. The Velcro on the stock case will lose its grip over time and repeated use and that fact alone has me case hunting too.
The OP/ tech case is useful for when I just want to carry the phone someplace other than clipped to my belt (say a cargo pocket). There is a clip on it too if need be. The real plus for me is its utility & bang for the buck: the case provides shock & screen protection and even a bit of water resistance with minimal bulk. It stashes well and the price is right. There are color options too. I’ve used these cases for cameras, GPS and cell phones for some time now and like them a lot.
http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=35&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=
Mind you, I’m still looking for a different leather case that is appropriate in business environment. This one looks kind of interesting at the moment.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-fo...0410551QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15036QQcmdZViewItem
mrpotts said:
or this one, http://www.krusell.se/product.php?productID=2774?
I am siding with the Proporta though. What else?
Phil
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I've got a Krusell Horizontic case http://www.krusell.se/productUni.php?productID=2419&category=49&x=9&y=8 , since I prefer that format.
leon100 said:
I've got a Krusell Horizontic case http://www.krusell.se/productUni.php?productID=2419&category=49&x=9&y=8 , since I prefer that format.
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I am a big fan of the Krusell cases. I have one for my 3125, 8125, 8525, and my son's SLVR. But the one they have specific for the Tilt/TyTN II I don't really care for. And I've decided I like the looks of the Tilt so much I don't want to cover it up with that style of case. *better to show it off when pulling it out* I am swaying to a horizonal case like the one you linked to. Could elaborate on the "bulkiness" of that case. Does it compare to the one that came with the 8125?
I should have my Proporta case in the next few days. Will post a review when I've got it.
leon100 said:
I've got a Krusell Horizontic case http://www.krusell.se/productUni.php?productID=2419&category=49&x=9&y=8 , since I prefer that format.
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How is the clip on that case? It looks pretty nice for the money but I will use the clip all the time and need it to hold very well to my belts.
MrSlacker said:
How is the clip on that case? It looks pretty nice for the money but I will use the clip all the time and need it to hold very well to my belts.
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I'm sure it comes with this one. Works great holding on to a belt. Another thing I like about the Krusell is their Multidapt consept. See here Provides a lot of versitility on how and were one can attach there phone.
The Krusell Horizontic case I am using is slightly bulkier than the one supplied with the Tytn II. It however seems sturdier in offering protection to the device. The case can by attached either via the supplied clip or via the two belt loops at the back. I also like the fact that it closes by means of a magnetic button, and not via a velcro strip.
Krusell also offer a lifetime guarantee on the products. I am mentioning this not that I have any connection with them, but because I once sent in a case for a replacement and this was done with no questions asked.
I bought one of these cases on Ebay. It arrived Friday and I found it to be a perfect fit. All the cutouts match up and it's very well made.
leon100 said:
The Krusell Horizontic case I am using is slightly bulkier than the one supplied with the Tytn II. It however seems sturdier in offering protection to the device. The case can by attached either via the supplied clip or via the two belt loops at the back. I also like the fact that it closes by means of a magnetic button, and not via a velcro strip.
Krusell also offer a lifetime guarantee on the products. I am mentioning this not that I have any connection with them, but because I once sent in a case for a replacement and this was done with no questions asked.
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Thats good to hear! I ordered mine last night, cant wait to get it.
MrSlacker said:
Thats good to hear! I ordered mine last night, cant wait to get it.
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I order mine too last night.
GWelker62 said:
I order mine too last night.
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Mine already shipped. (Guess they just printed the label, but still good)
From which sites did you order your cases? I'm asking because not many sites stock Krusell and I would like to have some options fur any further purchases.
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From which sites did you order your cases? I'm asking because not many sites stock Krusell and I would like to have some options fur any further purchases.
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I got mine on ebay from wirelessaccessories.com. they are pretty much the only ones on ebay who have Krusell Horizon case
Hi,
I am new and have the TyTN II for two weeks now. Beautifulll!
My previous model P3300 is lighter though, but hasn't features I really wanted to have (HSDPA f.i.)
On topic now:
I've ordered a case from pielframa for the P3300 beginning this year and the quality/fit was awesome. I've emailed them last week and they informed me the TyTN II case is in the making (<-- I'm dutch, so not sure if this is correct) by there design department and will be on the market soon.
Reading the posts here I think the noreve.com case mentioned by "hofo_mofo" looks like it is good quality with perfect fit too. Just wanted to add pielframa on this thread as their case for my P3300 was just perfect!
As soon the TyTN II case from pielframa comes out it's mine, I will be really carefull till then in the meantime
It is available
hofo_mofo said:
I really hope that the Noreve case thats supposed to be coming out for the Kaiser isnt one that doesnt allow you to use the keyboard while it is in the case...and i wish it would be coming out soon, they keep on pushing it..
http://www.noreve.com/product/Housse_cuir_HTC_P4550_-_HTC_Kaiser_-_HTC_Tytn_2.html
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Looks like your wish has been answered, and it's available for sale. I am tempted to buy this one.
http://www.noreveusa.com/product/HTC_P4550_-_HTC_Kaiser_-_HTC_Tytn_2_Tradition_leather_case.html
Wakeboard said:
Hi,
I am new and have the TyTN II for two weeks now. Beautifulll!
My previous model P3300 is lighter though, but hasn't features I really wanted to have (HSDPA f.i.)
On topic now:
I've ordered a case from pielframa for the P3300 beginning this year and the quality/fit was awesome. I've emailed them last week and they informed me the TyTN II case is in the making (<-- I'm dutch, so not sure if this is correct) by there design department and will be on the market soon.
Reading the posts here I think the noreve.com case mentioned by "hofo_mofo" looks like it is good quality with perfect fit too. Just wanted to add pielframa on this thread as their case for my P3300 was just perfect!
As soon the TyTN II case from pielframa comes out it's mine, I will be really carefull till then in the meantime
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I like Pielframa cases, having had one for a previous pda. They are of a good quality and fit. However, what type of Pielframa case are you after? Is it the one where to talk on the phone you have a flap of leather dangling about? I don't particularly like that design for a phone.
I have been looking for a slim case that would fit into my pocket but everything seems bulky. If anyone knows of anything please pass it along.
Here goes a link to a cool tight leather case I found, made by Noreve Saint-Tropez
Item & Link: HTC P4600 - HTC Touch Pro Tradition leather case
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15% Off Coupon Code: Holiday15 or Early08
CalifornIyay said:
I have been looking for a slim case that would fit into my pocket but everything seems bulky. If anyone knows of anything please pass it along.
Here goes a link to a cool tight leather case I found, made by Noreve Saint-Tropez
Item & Link: HTC P4600 - HTC Touch Pro Tradition leather case
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Awesome find, thank you...
Check these out: http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=787&t_mode=cat
Case options
There are a couple of cases I found at Best Buy that seem to be a reasonable fit:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8948874&type=product&id=1217633560651
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8948874&type=product&id=1217633560651
Also Vaja makes some cases that might work. They can be expensive, and shipping really increases expense. However, they are well made:
http://www.vajacases.com/images/mobile/vaja/horizontal_pouch/classic/horizontal_pouch.html
http://www.vajacases.com/images/mobile/vaja/vertical_pouch/vertical_pouch.html
It would have been nice if ATT wasn't a bunch of cheap asses and included this:
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=170921&partner=wmusfroogle
I think I'm gonna order it.
I've never been a fan of dorky looking belt clip holders.
These guys have some interesting TP products: http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_list.php?cat_id=1149&dept_id=039
migsims said:
It would have been nice if ATT wasn't a bunch of cheap asses and included this:
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=170921&partner=wmusfroogle
I think I'm gonna order it.
I've never been a fan of dorky looking belt clip holders.
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That's the OEM style I was looking for. Thx! Just have to find it in stock now.
if u go to a local sprint store.. u can get the actual HTC embroided Touch Pro case for $14.99
Nice options posted so far, but I'm holding out for a spring clip holster from www.seidioonline.com. Had one of those for my Tilt and it's the best thing ever. Very quick to retrieve device off your belt and you don't have to unfold a case to look at/start using the device.
I like that brando leather case and clear plastic case but I wonder about the clips on the plastic case breaking.
Here are some more links I have found and some are prob already posted on the xda site..
1) http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-htc-fuze-accessories_3349.htm
2) http://www.thepocketsolution.com/att_fuze_accessories.html?gclid=CP7Zqr6V-ZYCFQ89awodaksaZg
3) http://www.wirelessground.com/tproalblack.html
4) http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-fuze-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php - 20% Coupon Code: techound1
20% off plus free shipping plus free lifetime warranty; unlimited usage; no expiry
5) http://www.invisibleskinz.com/htc-touch-pro-cover-skins-p/htctouprofb.htm
I think the perfect solution would be...
To apply this: http://www.boxwave.com/products/activecase/active-case-htc-fuze_3349.htm
And glue this to the back of it: http://www.boxwave.com/products/beltclip/swivel_belt_clip_d.htm
I just hate to have to open a pouch to pull the phone out/open it after I take it off my belt. Like to be able to take off belt, open, text, replace on belt within 15 seconds or so.
Body Glove Case:
http://www.bodyglove.com/products_detail.php?product_id=25864
Don't know if anyone uses Ebay or not, but I've found a pretty good case on there, and I've yet to find it somewhere else. Free ship, plus free ship on a return [if nec.], so it seems okay to me. Not expensive neither.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120334258968
rymonday said:
Body Glove Case:
http://www.bodyglove.com/products_detail.php?product_id=25864
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That's pretty cool...nice find
Original pouch sucked for tp. So for my fuze, I ordered this:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000489&products_id=12333
My only worry with these cases is that it doesn't say or show what type of lining the inside of these leather cases have...That is a concern IMO...
Great links guys, but i think im gonna order the Original Pouch that came with the Touch Pro, for my Fuze :-D
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=170921
(Thanks to migsims for the link, ive been looking for that original pouch on sale for weeks :-D)
Does anyone have the bodyglove? I was wondering if it was hard to push the bottom menu with fingers?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-BODY-G...14&_trkparms=72:1234|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
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Don't know if anyone uses Ebay or not, but I've found a pretty good case on there, and I've yet to find it somewhere else. Free ship, plus free ship on a return [if nec.], so it seems okay to me. Not expensive neither.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120334258968
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They have these at Target for $8. I picked one up as the Fuze fits in there very nicely and I needed something to use until I find a better case. It would really be ideal if the belt clip were better. But for $8, its a steal.
JstarLuvsTina said:
if u go to a local sprint store.. u can get the actual HTC embroided Touch Pro case for $14.99
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Hi:
By any chance do you have a picture of what this case looks like? And, do you by any chance know the Sprint item number? I can't find it online, and would like to call around to see if any Sprint stores in my area have one.
Thanks!
As the title suggests, im about to get a new kaiser in good condition and seeing how my last kaiser faired with my lifestyle id like to get a rubberised case for the phone.
Searching & reading up has told me the Seidio case is a good idea, but shipping to the Uk doubles the price to nearly $60, a tad silly imo.
Does anyone know where i could source this case/a similar one within the UK?
cheers guys
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Ebay brought up this, but at nearly £29 its too much;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seidio-Rubber...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
please guys, someone from the Uk must have a decent rubberised case. iv read all the horror stories about the cheap ones on ebay & amazons and would like to avoid those pitfalls.
I bought twice a cheap one from China through ebay and everything was OK, including fast shipping. If you're interested, let me know and I might find the seller.
if you could that'd be great mate thanks!
http://www.boxwave.com/products/rubberizedslimcase/htc-tytn-ii-rubberized-slim-case_2905.htm
has anyone had any experience with this case?
Andehh said:
if you could that'd be great mate thanks!
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I had in mind that it was from China but it was from USA. The seller was http://myworld.ebay.ch/unclesamdeal/. According to the picture on this link http://cgi.ebay.ch/Fr-HTC-TILT-8925-RUBBER-BLACK-CASE-LCD-SCREEN-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ390021076574QQihZ026QQcategoryZ20336QQcmdZViewItem, it seems to be the same cases i bought six months ago, without the screen protector.
Andehh said:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/rubberizedslimcase/htc-tytn-ii-rubberized-slim-case_2905.htm
has anyone had any experience with this case?
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I have this case. Good case but one problem. The tabs that hold the case to the phone can easily snap off so the case is not held securely on. More of a problem with the top and not the bottom but a pain none the less.
Have been looking at this case(think it comes from uk).
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=163266&sbadd=163266
with P&P comes to about £27.
Hi All
I have a T-Mobile UK Branded touch pro and Im looking for a half decent protective case. Similar to the seido one here:
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR2HTFE-BK
Im not looking for an amazing one, just a decent one that will stop the phone from getting scratched that I can buy from the UK so I dont have to pay international shipping fees and that will nicely fit the t-mobile version.
Been looking for ages but they seem to be hard to come by!
Cheers
I have this case: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000370_11000580&products_id=15119. I really like it. I carry the case in my pocket at work. When I want to put it on my belt I screw in the include knob and use the included belt clip. Only $28.00 from PDair with worldwide free shipping. I can find it a little cheaper at other sites that resale it, but not by the time I add shipping. It is a little slow getting it, because it ships from Hong Kong. I have bought several cases from them over the years. I have got them in as little as three days once and once it took a week. Normally 4 or 5 days to the midwest of the US.
_doubleJ- said:
Hi All
I have a T-Mobile UK Branded touch pro and Im looking for a half decent protective case. Similar to the seido one here:
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR2HTFE-BK
Im not looking for an amazing one, just a decent one that will stop the phone from getting scratched that I can buy from the UK so I dont have to pay international shipping fees and that will nicely fit the t-mobile version.
Been looking for ages but they seem to be hard to come by!
Cheers
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Well how about this for a change? Got it for 7.99 with Free Shipping (Arrived in 6 business days) and it looks like the Seidio one except way friggin' cheaper and it looks good.
NEW BLACK SILICONE SKIN CASE FOR HTC TOUCH PRO FUZE ATT
I'm sure the UK eBay would have something similar too.
The bottom one is exactly the type of thing im looking for. however anyone know of one that doesnt have to open before I can slide the screen up?
Also another problem is the back section where the gap for the camera is, as I have the t-mobile branded version of the phone i have a rectangle backing, like the image below.
http://www.slashphone.com/media/data/796/307062517.jpg
dlweston said:
I have this case: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000370_11000580&products_id=15119. I really like it. I carry the case in my pocket at work. When I want to put it on my belt I screw in the include knob and use the included belt clip. Only $28.00 from PDair with worldwide free shipping. I can find it a little cheaper at other sites that resale it, but not by the time I add shipping. It is a little slow getting it, because it ships from Hong Kong. I have bought several cases from them over the years. I have got them in as little as three days once and once it took a week. Normally 4 or 5 days to the midwest of the US.
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I like the case, but does the flap get in the way when trying to make a call?
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I like the case, but does the flap get in the way when trying to make a call?
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No sir. It flips all the way around to the back of the phone. I got a case just like it for my 8525. I really like the design.
dlweston said:
No sir. It flips all the way around to the back of the phone. I got a case just like it for my 8525. I really like the design.
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Looks like I may have found my case then!! Now to go for book style or the other... hmmm....
How does the phone stay in the Pdair case? Is there a plastic film over the slideout keyboard? I couldn't tell for sure from the pictures.
The best Case Ever
Hey I just got my new Kursell orbit flex case And let me say the best I have ever had it's a Stay in case with a plastic cover over the keyboard also it's a 2 part case So the front lid comes off along with slots for a micro and sd card slot in the case WoW.... Take a look
http://www.cases.com/kr75388.htm
moobaby said:
How does the phone stay in the Pdair case? Is there a plastic film over the slideout keyboard? I couldn't tell for sure from the pictures.
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It does have the film over keyboard which isn't as comfy ad plain Fuze on itself, but out of all other cases i have seen, this one is more decent then the rest...
Hello,
I've heard some shops and tmobile sell HD2 without default leather case, but when I'll buy HD2 I wanna have one. Checked expansys and clove.co.uk, no leather cases included. Can you please link a UK delivery shop with a <500 quid price and the default leather case included?
Regards
I really wouldnt worry about the leather case - it is of dubious quality and is fairly pointless to be fair.
Its not worth paying more just for the case. Its not a particularly brilliant one. You can get good ones of ebay and the like.
EDIT You beat me to it.
Sallcho said:
Hello,
I've heard some shops and tmobile sell HD2 without default leather case, but when I'll buy HD2 I wanna have one. Checked expansys and clove.co.uk, no leather cases included. Can you please link a UK delivery shop with a <500 quid price and the default leather case included?
Regards
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Actually, the Expansys one does have the case included. All HD2 retail packages have the case. The only exception I believe is that some carriers (i.e. T-Mobile etc) are distributing ones without the case.
I got mine from Handtec and the leather case was included.
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I really wouldnt worry about the leather case - it is of dubious quality and is fairly pointless to be fair.
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I have to disagree. Mine is of excellent quality and I never take my phone out without it.
But, in fairness, you can get them for around a tenner anyway, so I wouldn't worry too much about it not being supplied with the phone.
I got mine from Clove and it came with a leather case. I'm not sure why there's so little love for the pouch in this thread. I think it's quite nice and it does everything it needs to do quite well.
I agree, the case isn't bad at all.
You definitely can't knock it at less than £6!!!
http://www.prepaymania.co.uk/mobilephone/htc-hd2-po-s510-pouch-unpacked.html
i really dont know why u dont like this case....
i found it brilliant and this slide in n out pouch type case its the only type of case that i like for my phones... i really dont like cases that make the phone bulky and the like....
I got my phone from T-Mobile UK and didn't received the case.
I kicked up a fuss about it as the documentation clearly states that one should be provided.
So far, I've not heard a thing back from them.
WHether the case / pouch is good or not - I would want one, just for peice of mind for resale value (god forbid!)
Why do you want to use the leather case? It is very tight and it took me a lot of time and effort to squeeze the Leo in or pull it out. After two tries, the case now sits permanantly in my drawer.
The only situation I want to use the case is to place the Leo on top of it, so that the camera lens is not scratching my desktop.
After a while, the case expand and it's easier to put/remove the HD2. It's like a new pair of shoes, which have to be used a little to be a comfortable fit.
If you don't want to have to force the HD2 in or out the first days, you can use a folded over piece of paper of similar dimension/thickness than the HD2 to straighten out gradually the case.