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Seidio Holster Review with Face-Out Pics and Port Mods

This is a review of the Seidio Rubberized Spring Clip Holster (HLCG8925AS) for the HTC Kaiser/TyTN II and AT&T Tilt/8925. All pics are posted after the review, but some have links embedded in the review.
First of all, let me clarify what others have been incorrectly posting. "Rubberized coating" is a misnomer. It is not a coating. It is a surface finish to the plastic, which gives the plastic a non-slip, rubbery texture and feels similar to the back of the Kaiser.
Second, let me answer the most frequently asked question about this holster. YES, THE SEIDIO HOLSTER CAN BE USED FACE-OUT. However, button and port access is limited for face-out, as described below and shown in the pics.
First Impression
"Wow." That was my first thought when I first put my hands on the Seidio holster. The rubberized texture feels nice and gives the holster a soft touch. In addition, the plastic gives just enough that it shouldn't scratch your phone even with repeated use. Even so, they added a rubber strip (pic) where the hinge contacts the phone. Nice extra. The springs on the hinge and belt clip are confidently stout.
The felt back is a thin material and well adhered to the holster. I know it's there to protect the screen (even though the screen doesn't actually touch the holster), but I like knowing it's also protecting the back of my phone when I use the holster in my preferred face-out position.
Nothing negative to say for the first impression--Seidio went all out on the craftsmanship. But let's see how it fairs after the honeymoon.
Ease of Use
Unlike most holsters that lock the phone in place with a plastic tab, Seidio uses a spring-loaded hinge. The spring requires a good amount of force to open.
The phone snaps in place with ease. To release it, I hold the phone on the sides and use my index finger to push the hinge's tab. This doesn't feel completely natural to me but nonetheless is a simple, fluid motion and is certainly faster and easier than any pouch-style or quick-release clip. Also, I've never had any concerns of dropping the phone while inserting or removing the the phone like other people have reported.
The downside to this speed and ease is that under the right circumstances the holster can accidentally open and send your phone tumbling to the floor. I've only been using the holster a few days, and already my phone has almost fallen out. I was reaching into my car when the tab pressed against the tailgate and I felt the phone pop out. Fortunately, even though the hinge cleared the outer edge of my phone, the spring kept the hinge pressed against the top of my phone. Thus, the phone did not fully eject from the holster and instead hung precariously while my hand darted to snap it back in the holster.
Face-In vs. Face-out
The big question for a lot of potential buyers is the face-out capability. Yes, the hinge holds just fine in both positions. But don't take my word for it, compare the hinge contact yourself in my pictures (face-in vs. face-out).
Both positions hold the phone equally well. The big difference is the phone's front-to-back slope. Potentially, face-in would be less likely to accidentally eject since the hinge would have to travel up a longer sloper as opposed to the face-out where it would be traveling down the slope (and almost pushing the phone out).
Button/Port Accessibility
The next big question is the port and button accessibility for face-in and face-out. Can't do a table in a post, so see my handy access chart pic.
For face-in, you have access to all buttons and ports except the screen, DPad area, stylus, and MicroSD port (pic). Also, the camera button is hard to press because it's at the edge of a superfluous curve (left pic).
For face-out, you have access to all buttons and ports except the vital ExtUSB, mic, and stylus (pic). Also, the camera button is usable via fingernail only (right pic).
The atrocity here is that the holster could have had full access to all buttons and ports for both face-in and face-out by simply changing certain edges. For example, the aforementioned curve unnecessarily interferes with the camera button in both face-in and face-out. The bottom lip that blocks the MicroSD, ExtUSB, and mic is likewise unnecessary. The corners that wrap around the Start and OK buttons don't need to extend as far as they do (front pic vs. front mod pic). And although the holster does not press these buttons when the phone is seated, it does press them when inserting or removing the phone face-out.
Mods to the Rescue!
Fortunately, I was able to mod my holster to fix some of the most obvious access issues. First, I rounded the Start/OK corner edges inward with my Dremel (front mod pic). Now they don't press, even when inserting, and they hold the phone just as securely. Next, I trimmed the lower lip to allow ExtUSB access (bottom mod pic). Haven't bothered with the camera button yet.
None of these mods affect the holster's structural stability or grip on the phone. Unfortunately, adding stylus access will affect the corner strength because Seidio designed the corners with a stylish curve that dips too close to the stylus (right pic). Would have been nice if they had extended the material higher up the sides, which also would have strengthened the holster and held the phone better. <sigh>
Belt Clip
The belt clip is one of the best I've encountered. Instead of the normal divot/pin position lock like my 8925 leather case had (and broke after only 2 weeks), the clip has a sturdy slotted wheel (back pic; note the spring strength by how white my thumb is from the pressure). The clip only rotates 180 degrees instead of 360 (so your phone can't hang upside-down) and fits belts 1.5" (3.8cm) wide.
A big warning: THE BELT CLIP WILL MAR LEATHER BELTS! The strong spring presses the lock wheel hard against the your belt and scratches your belt surface. I tried putting an adhesive felt disc over the wheel, but it wore off because the wheel's ribs don't provide a suitable adhesive surface.
Price/Value
Typical holsters run $10-15 USD. This Seidio holster runs $30 USD. The craftsmanship is definitely better than cheaper holsters, but it's not thrice as good, especially for a face-in only holster. For the price, I'd expect both face-in and face-out support with full button/port access in both positions.
Conclusion
If you want the finest Kaiser holster on the market, the Seidio is it. However, it comes with a premium price and is not without its flaws, particularly Seidio's design shortcomings for the obvious face-out orientation. Thus, Seidio falls short on an otherwise exemplary product. I rate it a 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
Excellent quality
Non-slip rubberized feel
Protective felt backing
Stout hinge with rubber phone protector
Usable as both face-in and face-out
Cons
Expensive
Reduced button/port access for face-out
Belt clip damages belts

Seidio Holster Pictures
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Holster Pictures

Face-In vs. Face-Out

Accessibility Chart

Face-In Access

Face-Out Access

Mods

Nicely done review BennTech

Great review, and that is one very well designed holster.

Very nice and thorough review!!!
I just got mine today also. I like it, its better than I expected. I'm not much of a holster person, esp when I'm wearing casual clothes, I just keep it in my pocket. But when dressed up a little, putting it in the pocket isn't the best option. It moves around too much and might give the impression "I'm a little TOO happy" A holster in thos situations works better and looks more professional.
I really can't add ANYTHING to your review. Its spot on and complete!
Excellent mods also! you should send those pics back to Seidio and see if they can mod theirs to it. I already inquired about them making one that would be better for face-out storage. Your solution would make it applicable for either! Love the button access matrix!

If only HTC had thought a bit about holster designs then we wouldn't need that spring loaded flap. It gets the job done though. Blackberrys snap into place and it's all done with slight device indentations.
BTW, maybe I'm wrong but I don't think too many people are asking for outward facing holsters.

jomo25 said:
I'm not much of a holster person, esp when I'm wearing casual clothes, I just keep it in my pocket.
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Yeah, despite the size of my old Wizard, I always kept it in my pocket. Unfortunately, I forgot about it in my pocket and accidentally washed it. And that was the second phone that I've washed. Yes, I'm a slow learner.
So, after that last $480 load of laundry, I've vowed not to put my phone in my pocket anymore. That means I need a case that clips to my belt/waistband and allows me use the phone without removing it from the case. The latter is very important because I am lazy. If I have take my phone out of its case to use, then walk to another room without the case, that phone is going right into my pocket when I'm done (...then my jeans into the laundry, then me to the phone store). And that is why I need a face-out holster.
TiltedAz said:
BTW, maybe I'm wrong but I don't think too many people are asking for outward facing holsters.
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First of all, don't get me wrong about face-in--I use it all the time, too. In fact, I prefer to carry my phone face-in to protect it while traveling, but then when I get to my destination, I flip it face-out so I can use it while in the holster, which avoids those expensive loads of laundry mentioned above. (Am I the only person who washes his phones?)
But even if I'm the only person in the world who wants a face-out holster, why is Seidio the only company to make a face-in holster? Every other company makes face-out holsters only, so I think your assumption is inherently inaccurate. Plus, if every one is using holsters face-in only, then why does Seidio need to go through the extra trouble and expense of putting a sticker on the holster that says "PDA FACE IN DESIGN"? Because they know some people will attempt to use it face-out and they should have planned for that obvious functionality with the simple design changes I pointed out in my review.
Also note that adding full button/port access for face-out would have added absolutely no manufacturing cost if they had been done during the design phase and would have benefited Seidio by allowing them to market the holster as both face-in and face-out. No cost and increased features and marketability? You don't need an MBA to know that's a good thing. Unfortunately, now that they are in production, it will probably cost too much to justify the changes. Alas, my dreams of the perfect face-in/face-out holster may never come to fruition.

Thank you very much for this informative review. I believe you have just chosen my holster ...

BennTech said:
But even if I'm the only person in the world who wants a face-out holster, why is Seidio the only company to make a face-in holster? Every other company makes face-out holsters only, so I think your assumption is inherently inaccurate. .
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Because they are not the only company. My Blackberry holster only works face in. Try it face out and you will destroy the keyboard.
BennTech said:
Plus, if every one is using holsters face-in only, then why does Seidio need to go through the extra trouble and expense of putting a sticker on the holster that says "PDA FACE IN DESIGN"? .
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It should be painfully obvious that it simply wasn't designed for that orientation. No doubt it makes little sense to the average person and therefore there is questionable profit in that idea. More importantly, the Tilt is not symmetrical with respect to the front and back edges and therefore it can't be built for both face-in and out orientations.

Alright, TiltedAz, you're like the third or fourth person wondering why anyone would want a face-out holster. I honestly don't understand why people are so perplexed by the idea. Face-in is better for protection, face-out is better for usability.
For example, when I'm sitting at my desk, I put my phone on my desk where I can actually use it...in the holster, face-out. The holster gives it a slight tilt so I can see the screen better, and I don't have an empty holster on my belt that's constantly getting stuck in my chair. Plus, there's the whole pocket-to-laundry thing which is cured by a face-out holster, but admittedly, I'm probably the only person who repeatedly suffers from that ailment.
If you need more justification, how about when you get a call but don't want to answer because it's your girlfriend/boyfriend calling you at work or your boss calling repeatedly on the weekend? In face-out, you just reach down and hit Ignore to send it straight to voicemail, unlike face-in which requires removing/re-inserting the phone.
Or how about everyone who uses their phone to listen to music? With face-in, where exactly are you going to map all the common functions like play/pause, volume, rewind/fast-forward, and next/previous? With face-out, you have access to all the buttons and thus can map all these functions and more.
Or what about those of us who use our phone as our watch? Face-out lets me check the time even while it's clipped to my belt by simply tilting the holster.
Anyway, the point is that both face-in and face-out serve a useful purpose. Seidio comes so close to the ultimate solution with their holster, but fall just short. Apparently they've got their head stuck in the same box as my detractors.
Are you listening, Seidio? Think outside of the face-in box!

Thanks for the thorough review
I have one concern ...
your "FACE-IN" picture showed that the phone's top portion ( shiny plastic ) is rubbing against the inside curve of the hinge.
any chance that it will be scratch ??? it is ALL metal, aside from the little rubber strip & the felt lining ... correct ?? I honestly don't know the material ... if it is ... how heavy is it ( on top of our already weighty beast )
Thanks

UnicornKaz said:
your "FACE-IN" picture showed that the phone's top portion ( shiny plastic ) is rubbing against the inside curve of the hinge.
any chance that it will be scratch ??? it is ALL metal, aside from the little rubber strip & the felt lining ... correct ?? I honestly don't know the material ... if it is ... how heavy is it ( on top of our already weighty beast )
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The case is a lightweight plastic. It is slightly flexible and the rubberized texture that gives it a soft feel. No chance of scratching, and no significant weight increase.

Kudos on the fantastic review of a quality product. I'm a "face-in" guy but your "face-out" argument is thought provoking.

So, having used it for a day, i will say, this holster is fantastic for what it does. For face in, its very well designed. It would even be great for face out, if it had the mods that BennTech made. I might even try it myself after a while. Its light, soft, rubberized, has extra "softness" in all the right places. THere really is no chance for scratching, except for the one place that BennTech noted: your belt. But I can live with that, belts don't cost hundreds of dollars
Its really a great holster. Its one of the best holsters (not cases) i've had for any device ever.

Case Review?

Would anyone actaully be interested in reading a user generated review of cases for the TP? I'm a case freak; always trying to find the best one. Now I have cases from the following:
Proporta ALU-Leather
Krussell Orbit Multidapt
PDair Aluminum
PDair Leather
Noreve is on the way.
If I get a couple of positive replys I'll do it and if negative then why bother?

I would be interested in reading a user generated review of cases for the TP

I believe most, if not all, of the present Touch Pro user would like to hear a "first hand" review of these cases mentioned.

Case Review
I would certainly love to read case reviews. I've already blown £20. on a Krusell Flex case for my TP which is not only unusable, but damaging to the slide mechanism. Please review away...

I myself also love to hear what you gotta say about the one from Noreve.

The Noreve Case is in mine opinion the best. I did not tested the hardcase (waiting for DHL). Some pics of the Noreve :
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I would also like to see a case review! I will link to it on my website:
http://www.fuzemobility.com

I am going to take some pictures this weekend and try and make up a word file that I can upload. But let me just say this. Today I recieved the Noreve case for the TP. I am impressed. In a nutshell, (no pun intended) I'd say the following:
1. Noreve: The case holds the device via tabs that snap around the edges of the front of the case, but allow easy sliding of the front off the keyboard. With the TP OPEN, the pressure of the tabs on the keyboard area keeps the back of the device securely agains the back of the case. In addition on the Krussell, the PDair and the Proporta, the keyboard is held in place by a plastic sleeve that the keyboard slides into. The plastic sleeve may hold the thing quite securely, but the shiny plastic makes seeing the keys more difficult in my opinon. The case is smart looking with 2 tabs for microSD cards in the front cover. I imagine with a little imagination one could put a little cut between these and it would then hold a seperate SIM card. The flap that holds the case shut has a strudy snap that snaps over the BACK of the case so if the device is ON, you are not hitting the screen and possibly activating some program or dialing some phone number when you snap it shut. The ONLY drawback to the Noreve case and I feel this is easily worked around is that the snap closure and the button that goes on the belt clip are in front of each other so when you go to remove the device from the clip there is risk of unsnapping the snap...not a big deal really. You can easily turn the device to one side to remove it from the belt clip and not have the snap come open. The Noreve case feels like real leather. It smells like real leather and it is nicely padded. I opened it up just now and holding onto the flap that covers the device, shook the thing back and forth(over some pillows I might add) and the device makes no attempt to come out of the little tabs holding it to the back of the case. While the Noreve case does not have a seperate opening for the speaker on the back of the device, the speaker is VERY close to the camera area for which there IS an exact cut out that matches the diamond shaped area on the back of the TP. I cannot really hear a difference in ring sound quality in the case or out of the case. Thre is a small hole on one of the bottom tabs that holds the device so it is easy to do a soft reset. In addition, the leather tab that sepertes the front cover from the back cover is very soft and pliable so you can simply turn the thing to the back and hold the phone comfortably during a call. The Noeve case makes accessing the stylus quite easy.
2. PDair aluminum case. In the past I have liked these kinds of cases. However for the TP the aluminum case is the absolute pits. First it does not do anything when open to secure the TP device. The TP simply fits in the enclosure without any means of keeping the device secure. It is hard to use with the cover open. I think my pictures will make the review more meaningful, but I do not like the PDair aluminum case. With the case snapped closed the device is fairly secure, but since there is nothing to keep the device from falling out, if dropped I suspect the device would go flying. In addition I would stronly advice AGAINST this case since I am pretty sure it damaged the side of the device and now it is hard to pull the stylus out. I generally carry and PEN/Stylus combo so it is not a big deal to me and the TP stylus is too small for my liking anyway, but still, what a drag.
3. PDair leather flip type case. The snap is too weak to be functional. The flap the snap is on is too short to really comfortably go around the end of the device so it is hard to close it without having something on the touch screen activated.
4. Krussell Orbit Multidapt. I was VERY excited to see a Krussell case available for the TP. The snap has an intelligent location in that it goes over the top of the case and snaps in the back so theoretically one would not activate a program by pulling it over. There is plenty of "give" in the way the case fits over the device also, but the PROBLEM is that the snap is totally WORTHLESS since it is TOO weak to keep closed. I thought I had a great case in the Krussell, but anytime you MOVE the thing comes unsnapped and you have your screen potentially bumping into whatvever you come in contact with. Again, I think some pictures will help to illustrate this much better.
The Krussell does have 2 nice features, but they do not make up for the problem of the snap. One is that there is a small mesh window over the speaker and the other is that the front of the case does slide off via a little plastic male/female connector so theoretically you could mount it on a dashboard for instance without the case flapping in the breeze.
5. Proporta flip type case. A nice case and one that is useful, but the snap in this case comes around from behind at the bottom of the TP and snaps in the front. It therefore thends to get caught on whatever you are sitting near or walking past and comes unsnapped. It does not have a hole for the soft reset switch so you have to partially take it out of the case to do a soft reset.
In summary, while I think my review with pictures will be more useful, if you got to order a case for the Touch Pro, go with the Noreve case. They ship from California so I ordered mine on a Monday and got it in Houston on a Friday. Of the 6 cases I have got, the Noreve is the only one that seems to have been designed with the TP in mind. All the others were poorly executed in their design.
Why listen to me? No special reason really. I am not affiliated with any of the above case makers. My first PDA was a Casio E200 and then I have had IPAQ 6315, QTEK TyTn type, ETEN g500+ and most recently ETEN x500+. Curiously the Noreve case for the x500 was also a grand and useful case.

Thanks a lot for your review, I was about to order the Proporta but changed my mind for Norêve after reading this.

Where did you buy it from?

Thanks for the reveiws. Ido appreciate the info, so I hope you don't mind if I add a bit. I've always used and swore by Krusell cases, but the one for the TP is poorly designed. The Flex cover is loose fitting and the plastic over the keyboard is horrible. One of the things I love on the TP is the smooth open and close of the keyboard. Not only is that gone with the Krusell case, but I'm sure that in time it would loosen the mechanism.
I just received the PDair aluminium case and I'm afraid I disagree, I like it. It fits snugly into the neoprene inside and the cover closes tightly. Using the keyboard is a pleasure as there is no plastic over it. It protects almost all of the phone, yet I can answer a call and see (and hear)whose calling me without unsnapping anything. I was even able to order a windscreen mount for my car, so I can use the gps and view the screen without removing it from the case or having a flap hanging down. It only makes the device slightly larger, and it looks good.

11 13 2008 Update: Well, as I said, I am a case freak. The Great Escape came on last weekend late one night where the dude at the end escapes those nasty nazi's and finds himself in "Espana" so I thought well, feeling kindly towards Espana, I will go ahead and get the Piel Frama case for the Pro.....
Well no habla espanol...yeah yeah, that's Mexico not Spain, but my new fave case is the Piel Frama case. I got the tan leather one.
First of all the packaging is a pleausre to start with. PF packages their cases in this nice little tan and brown cardboard box with a nice little instruction paper and extra belt clip button and belt clip.
The device is held in place by virtue of a plastic sleeve the keyboard slides in to. This does potentially offer the same problem that some of the other cases offer in that in a shiny light environment, three is some reflection off the plastic, but it may be a worthwhile trade off. The lower edge includes a cut out for the mini USB port and the reset "button" hole. Because the TP power button is on the top "screen" portion of the device it is easily exposed.
The leather is wonderful quality, soft and supple and smells wonderful.
The cover comes around the right hand side of the device and while I really liked the way the Noreve case did this, the PF case outshines the Noreve case in that there is approximaely 2 mm more leather on the side panel. That 2 or 3 mm makes all the difference in that the covering flap then MUCH more easily covers the front of the TP.
The snap is on the back of the device, is a secure and tight closing snap. The screen on the TP is quite sensitive and I do not think there is any way to cover it while the device is on without potentially hitting the device and having something "come on" like the program tab on TF3D, but that is, I guess one of the trade offs for having a TP. (As an aside, I'm not quite as happy with my TP anymore in part because the GPS just does not work very well, but I do like the memory it contains and apart from the GPS it is a great pocket pc)
The "button" that slides into the belt clip is of a standard size and if you lose or break the PF belt clip, I am absolutely certain the generic belt clips you can pick up at some mom and pop cell phone kiosk at the mall will be an adequate replacement.
On the back of the case there is a "pill" shaped opening that reveals the camera lens and that stupid and woefully inadequate flash light. See elsewhere on this forum for the "torchbutton" application that allows you to use your device as your most expensvie flashlight...great for not waking up your wife at night when you go to bed...hahaha. Beside the camera opening is a mesh covered opening for the speaker.
On the front flap of the cover is a nicly stiched extra peice of leather that makes it look a bit like the pocket on a nice man's shirt. That is a nice touch. The PF case is the most expensive of the lot, but the quality of craftsmanship does stand out. In addition I suspect it is the only one of the lot that is truly made by hand by the manufacturer.
Overall I am inclined to think the Piel Frama case is an excellent case for the Touch Pro.
So in summary I would rate these cases in the following fashion:
1. Piel Frama: Only "minor" drawback is the shiny plastic covering the keyboard...perhaps a small tradeoff as it may also help protect against moisture. I don't think of my case freakiness as a fashion thing, but the PF cases are, well, quite fashionable. For fit and finish PF gets an A +++. For quality of construction PF gets and A+++ and for I suspect long term satisfaction I'd also give PF high marks. There is also just a tiny bit more leather all the way around which I think would offer a bit more protection if the thing were to take a tumble. The PF is the most expensive of the lot and for this reviewer I'd say truly worth it. They also ship world wide UPS. I ordered it late Monday evening and did not ask for any special shipping and I had it Thursday so they include good quality shipping in the price. Not a bad deal really.
2. Noreve: Almost identical to the Piel Frama except that it does not have the plastic at all, and the PF case seems to stay snapped better with taking it on and off one's belt clip. The PF beats it in that there is a bit more leather on the side peice so when you go to close it you don't have to tug it over. I see that the snap on the back of the Noreve is now pulled up taught against the leather which could lead to failure. That is not as likely to happen on the PF case.
3. Proporta: Might be preferred if you like your case to hang vertical v. horizontal on your belt, and includes my complaint that the snap while quite secure, does tend to bump into things and come unsnapped. The Proporta TP screen protector they sell is well worth a look. I've had the stylus up against the thing quite a bit playing solitaire and that silly break out game...can't think of the name and it is not pitted or overly sratched.
4. Krussell: A beautifully finshed case that also hangs vertical, but the snap closure is just almost nonexistant. If it were not for that lousy snap I'd really like the Krussell case. I'm going to try and find a fabric store and see if maybe they carry a snap that could be attached to this devcie. Probably do have such a snap, but I bet the leather would be totally torn up in the process of doing this. Krussell...shame on you for screwing up this way...I love your products, but this one stinks.
5. PDair cases.....The least expensive of the lot and for good reason. Don't waste your bucks, or diners, or pesos, or rubbles or marks or euros.
One final thought. It is the problem of the keyboard that makes any case for the Rafael be a problem. Sliding it into a plastic sleeve is probably the best way to hold the device, but the little tabs on the Noreve case do a fine job of holding it as well.
Dear reader: Your milage may vary. I take no responsibility for your pocket book, your device or your life.

Thanks for the reviews! Question, on the Piel Frama, are you typing on the slide out keyboard through a plastic sleeve? If so, are any of the others you reviewed the same?
I've always used a Pocket Solution case for my Tilt, and was just about to buy one for the Fuze when I came across your reviews.

Well I just got my Noreve case and to be honest, its better than I expected. I've gone against ones that cover the keyboard since of the 4 I've seen, all now have some play between the screen and keyboard, i.e. where the clear plastic goes.
With this case, no worries. Was very surprised at its grip of the phone despite not needing any effort to put it in. I do wish it had more leather round the edges. Belt clip is ok. Solid(ish). I don't like not having the ability to rotate it in the belt clip. My clip will maintain the angle in which you put it in, which is great except I can't put it in parallel to my belt as the case latch gets in the way. Apart from that, it feels good and well worth it. Mines was direct from Noreve. Well I just got my Noreve case and to be honest, its better than I expected. I've gone against ones that cover the keyboard since of the 4 I've seen, all now have some play between the screen and and keyboard, ie. where the clear plastic goes.
With this case, no worries. Was very surprised at its grip of the phone despite not needing any effort to put it in. I do wish it had more leather round the edges. Belt clip is ok. Solid(ish). I don't like not having the ability to rotate it in the belt clip. My clip will maintain the angle in which you put it in, which is great except I can't put it in parallel to my belt as the case latch gets in the way. Apart from that, it feels good and well worth it. Mines was direct from Noreve.

Had the Noreve for a week for the TP...
Hi All,
I was reading reviews and looking for a good case, in the end I went for the Noreve. I am in Australia so bought it from their Australian Website. Ordered on a thursday (late afternoon), received it on the following Tuesday.
I had a Krussell for my DoPoD, didn't like it at all because the leather didn't sit flush and too bulky. Decided not to try again, especially due to all the talk of the plastic over the keyboard.
The Noreve is pretty good. As someone else reported, looks and smells like leather. The belt clip is okay. I accidently used the clip from the old Krussel which was a bit better, but wouldn't lock the phone in place.
The one thing which is hard for me to get used to and is no fault of Noreve, is the way the case opens, from left to right, which is due to the keyboard sliding out to the left. Slowly adjusting...
I was worried a bit after I bought it about the clips that hold it in place, whether they would mark the TP. They don't. they are hard plastic and hold the phone securely.
All in all pretty good case, will report back if I encounter any problems.

I wish Vaja will come up with their touch pro case soon.
If not, do you think their universal case will do?

invisibleSHIELD vs Bodyguardz vs Ghost Armor

I need comparisons! So if anyone has both, please please pleases post a review with some pics!
(According to the reviews I read)
invisibleSHIELD:
Full body - $24.95 /w free shipping (Quantity: 1)
Thinner than Bodyguardz
Less pieces
Lifetime warranty
Bodyguardz
Full body - $24.95 /w free shipping (Quantity: 2)
A bit thicker and has more grip to it
A little more difficult than invisibleSHIELD to put on
Lifetime warranty
20% off anything from Bodyguardz after ordering
Ghost Armor
**Coming Soon**
Pictures:
invisibleSHIELD: (Thanks to paperdimension)
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Pic 2
Pic 3
Pic 4
Bodyguardz: (Thanks to bodyguardz.com!)
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Feel free to post and I'll add. This is just to tell the difference. I'll add more brands if people add reviews and such.
Opinions:
-Bodyguardz is tougher and protects better because it's thicker
Customer Experiences:
-Bodyguardz was fast and without problem
-invisibleSHIELD had horrible CS and I returned my product

I only have bodygaurdz, at first I didn't like it, but after a week or so the small imperfections cleared up, it's kinda growing on me. I also have some ghost armor that I am going to install this weekend.

Is it possible for you to take close up pictures and show the parts that aren't covered? Also, have you dropped it yet? Did it protect your device?

There's also clear-coat, which is $25 with lifetime warranty.
I've had invisibleshields for my tablet pc, but hated it. Their warranty is a little tricky, since they won't honor mistakes, whereas clearcoat will.
I could be wrong, but i've read somewhere that invis does not have a different version for the fuze, but just sell the ones for the gsm touch pro.
Whether I'm right or wrong, the fact is that clearcoat accounts for the physical differences:
1) We do account for the PTT button. We use a series of strips to cover the corners and sides - so we altered one of these strips to account for the PTT Button.
2) The back cover is one piece, and also has flaps extending from it to cover the sides and top as well. We have had no problem with the multi-faceted back - the 1-piece design still covers all the angled edges perfectly, with no creasing or bubbling.
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Do all of these cover the hardware buttons below the screen, including the entire scroll wheel? Mine already has light scratches in the center of that bowl shaped button and I want to prevent further damage.

I lik the feel of invisi, havent tried any others. But i want something thats easy to put on as well, invisi for the fuze is hard, same for the tilt, but on my wing it was easy as pie.
Thats because the wing had different material, its not really a slick plastic which probably made it alot easier. Clear coat is definitely new to me, but guardz gives you 2 so thats hot for me.

Pictures of IS on Fuze
Hi all,
I posted pictures of my Fuze with IS (Full Body).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=453332

**UPDATED!**
Added pics of invisibleSHIELD and Bodyguardz
My Personal Opinion:
invisibleSHIELD looks much thinner and doesn't look like it fits the fuze correctly
Bodyguardz looks MUCH tougher and it seems to cover more area so that's a go for me and I just ordered it right now! Just check the pictures and see.
A bit disappointed that it doesn't cover the corners, but then again, that was expected.

Nice posts
I was looking for a post like this two weeks ago, thanks for making it Kraize. Will add my 2 cents to the discussion.
I ordered Fuze invisibleSHIELD last week, will install next week.
I noticed that paperdimension has the PTT button self-cut and has the camera hole. Is that Touch Pro version or Fuze version? I also noticed that invisibleSHIELD provides a center button cover. Nice! I can't tell from the pictures if Bodyguardz does too.
I heard invisibleSHIELD/Bodyguardz exhibit an orange peel effect on the screen. This may or may not be only on the iPhone's glass screen. We have plastic, so it might not be that bad. It doesn't look horrible in paperdimension's pictures. Bodyguardz doesn't have a clear picture of the screen itself, so I can't tell. If it's really bad, that's a deal breaker for me since I'm really ocd about my gadgets
Example of orange peel effect: http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/orange001.jpg
I'm actually really happy with the Fuze's included screen protector. Fits extremely well and is extremely smooth and shiny (I love the smooth look very much). The smooth effect aids in smooth gliding for fingernail/stylus navigation. It is cut so well that, after putting it on, I can't even tell that there is a protector. Sadly, there are already three scratches on the protector so I will need to replace it when it gets really bad. Is there a place to order the OEM screen protectors?
I used to have a Pelican screen protector on my PSP. I used that for a year until I replaced it with a Hori screen protector from Japan. Both cost $5. OMG the difference between Pelican and Hori was night and day. The Pelican screen protector distorted colors and images. The Hori screen protector resulted in vibrant colors, crisp and clear pixels. It was like a brand new PSP screen. Sadly, as far as I know, Hori doesn't make a Touch Pro/Fuze screen protector.
From my PSP research, Martin Fields also makes expensive but good/clear protectors. It turns out they also have a Touch Pro protector. (http://www.martinfields.com/US/productdec.asp?pid=4100&modeln=&model=) Anybody have experience with this one?
EDIT: Found a thread in X1 comparing Martin Fields with InvisibleSHIELD (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446228). I think I will leave on the OEM screen protector, add the InvisibleShield to the back/sides when it arrives, and replace the OEM screen protector with a Martin Fields when the OEM protector collects too many scratches... Pricey, but I like my screens shiny and clear =)

I think i might buy the guardz, i hope its easier to put on than the invisi. Wanna give a way your code Kraize b4 i order lol? But as far as the thickness goes it gives the phone a wonderful feel after you put it on.

xboxhaxorz said:
I think i might buy the guardz, i hope its easier to put on than the invisi. Wanna give a way your code Kraize b4 i order lol? But as far as the thickness goes it gives the phone a wonderful feel after you put it on.
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Sorry, bodyguardz doesn't give you an coupon code. I mean it only allows you to get that discount if you log in your account and order it

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Do all of these cover the hardware buttons below the screen, including the entire scroll wheel? Mine already has light scratches in the center of that bowl shaped button and I want to prevent further damage.
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read the thread, it was mentioned that IS includes a cover for the round button.

Thank you. What about the other 2 brands?

nice review, i ordered my bodyguardz yesterday and did next day shipping so should be here by 2morrow i will provide my customer exp with the full body guard

I also ordered them yesterday. I don't remember, but is the free shipping (USPS First class) next day shipping?

IS Fuze Version
In installed Fuze IS last night. Fit is slightly better than paperdimension's Touch Pro IS. Cut much closer for the Fuze. A noticeable difference is that paperdimension's version has the front layer folding over to cover the sides. The Fuze IS has separate pieces for the front and the sides.
Imo, provides better corner coverage in certain areas than Bodyguardz from what I see in this thread. Will post pictures in a week after it cures (extremely busy atm). You can be the judge then.

BodyGaurdz
I installed the BodyGaurdz last night on my TP. It did not come with a center button protector.
14 pieces to put on. It wasn't bad at all. I'm glad they sent 2 sets. Because I may need to redo the back. I have a couple of big bubbles that may not go away. The hardest one was the one for the buttons on the front. The bevel for the center button traps air bubbles. Very hard to push out.
The back has two pieces. One for the back plate and another for the camera strip.
I went through a whole bottle of solution (which is just water and baby shampoo).

IMO, Bodyguardz IS the way to fly, there customer service is above superior. If you take your time and install it the way the directions indicate, it fits perfectly. I did much of research regarding these film style protectors, and the bodyguardz seems to be the best value.
1. 2 sets for 24.99!!!!!!
2. Lifetime replacements
3. Discount for repeat customers.
4. Superior customer service (they actually care)
Gone are the days of "the customer is always correct". However Bodyguardz seems to be the exception to this. 24.99 is not much money, they could charge ALOT more and still be worth the price. This company really knows how to deliver and take care of a customer to maintain loyalty on both ends. I believe this is what is and will set Bodyguardz apart from the competition.
P.s. Ill copy what a previous poster already said.....
As far as ZAGG and the invisible shield goes.... Must be a damn good product because i cant even find the damn thing in my mail box, the bullsh*t tracking number is invisible also, fedex can't even seem to locate it. And that is the truth. Ordered from ZAGG and 3 months later, still no product and no refund.
FU*K YOU ZAGG
!!!!!!!!YEA BODYGUARDZ!!!!!!

well i just installed mines, i gotta say it took longer than i expected, there is alot of peices and the baby shampoo and water did help but some how got sticky ressude on the non sticky part of the protect how do i remove?
by the way this protect covers almost every part of ur phone expect the center button which i find is ackward since the center button is used more often than any other button but i guess since its a bit pushed into the phone alittle it will make it difficult to remove
also they said while removing the protector it could actually damage ur phone i guess cuz it sticks on there pretty tight so be very careful removing it, good thing i am paying for my insurance

I Got my new Kursell orbit flex Case...

So Hey guys I got my touch pro kursell orbit flex Case And let me first to say this is the best case I have used ever a must have for any Fuze are Touch pro.I will be doing a full video review today later I have about 5 customers with Htc phones to modd So no time to make the video right now but guys this case is the best thats out there heres a link to the case
http://www.cases.com/kr75388.htm
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I don't recommend it.
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So Hey guys I got my touch pro kursell orbit flex Case And let me first to say this is the best case I have used ever a must have for any Fuze are Touch pro.I will be doing a full video review today later I have about 5 customers with Htc phones to modd So no time to make the video right now but guys this case is the best thats out there heres a link to the case
http://www.cases.com/kr75388.htm
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Hi.
I will make this quick; not much time right now.
I would not buy any case that lets uncovered corners.
Why?
Because if the phone falls you will be very upset because there is a High but Highly chance that you will regret it when your corners get screwed.
See the following info about protecting your device:
Think ABOUT THIS.......
I just read every ones opinion (at least posted ones) and it is Obvious that the following is the best Option for PERFORMANCE/USABILITY and PROTECTION (you will need ALLL THREE):
1. For the SCREEN:
Use a non-glue screen protector (static) and if you are like me that is always WRITING with stylus for EVERYTHING using any Note program every day, then it also HAVE to be a NON-STICKY one because it will be troublesome for you to write on the screen (and it should glide).
Annnnd...... If installation goes wrong (got lints, fingerprints, etc.), you can wash and clean everything and re-apply.
2. For the BODY:
As far as I notice and saw Invisible Shield is Military Grade (only one with PATENT), and VIDEOS and also REVIEWS show the HIGH QUALITY And PROTECTION FROM SCRATCHES.
3. WHOLE PROTECTION:
You will need to find a Shock protection(or whatever you want to call it) CASE that covers the WHOLE phone (you don't want to drop it and then find out that your phone got screwed in a CORNER). It also need to have a HARRRRD FRONT COVER (to protect the screen from Impacts) and I would prefer NON-FLEXIBLE one.
OK, so we HAVE:
BODY:
1. Invisible Shield for the body (or if it is REALLY but REALLY true WITH PROOF and DEMONSTRATION that there is another brand like IS, then post it BUUUUUT with Prooof.)
OK, What we need:
1. Screen Protection-Usability: One that is top performance letting you Glide EASILY your Stylus FOR Writing.
2. A CASE with the Qualities mentioned above in number 3. "WHOLE PROTECTION"
ALL this will let you:
1. CARRY with confidence your device (knowing that is secure, in case you DROP IT).
2. When you have to answer a call or use the device and retrieve it from the case, Show its attractive shiny look.
3. Knowing that once it is out of the case it is SCRATCH proof.
4. Work without having troubles writing on the screen.
Please FEED BACK about this COMMENT.

How bad does the case impair the keyboard (since it covers it in plastic)?
I had one for my tilt & really liked the clip, damage protection (to udgn's credit my corner did get dinged), and slot for my rfid card but I never used the keyboard. The tilt would also catch slightly on the plastic when the keyboard opened.
I've also read where the cover unsnaps easily.
Fuze is in my pocket so far with a bodyguardz back skin & stock(static) screen guard but I'm worried about lint.

Worry about lint?
BryanP said:
How bad does the case impair the keyboard (since it covers it in plastic)?
I had one for my tilt & really liked the clip, damage protection (to udgn's credit my corner did get dinged), and slot for my rfid card but I never used the keyboard. The tilt would also catch slightly on the plastic when the keyboard opened.
I've also read where the cover unsnaps easily.
Fuze is in my pocket so far with a bodyguardz back skin & stock(static) screen guard but I'm worried about lint.
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1. Be specific worrying about lint.
2. Keyboard being covered by plastic... I think it will be a pain.
2. As for a good cover or carrying case I have just FOUND what looks like an alternative:
a. It looks like it covers corners.
b. Protects screen.
But you already started with the right foot by applying protective skins that let you show your phone.
I WILL POST THE LINK TO THE CASE LATER.

udgn,
Pocket lint, http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492564
I've seen it under the screen of blackberry pearls and it looked like it was already trying to cover up the camera lens after a week on my fuze. Hopefully everyone carries in their pocket & lint isnt an issue... I'm surrounded by iphones & people thinking it doesnt get better than a razr so I've got no reference. The best option I'm seeing so far is the noreve case. Still open on the edges but offers the best protection I can find while still using the keyboard.
Then again, old iphones seem susceptible. http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how_to/4291585.html
Looking forward to your link.

Dont worry about lint.
BryanP said:
udgn,
Pocket lint, http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492564
I've seen it under the screen of blackberry pearls and it looked like it was already trying to cover up the camera lens after a week on my fuze. Hopefully everyone carries in their pocket & lint isnt an issue... I'm surrounded by iphones & people thinking it doesnt get better than a razr so I've got no reference. The best option I'm seeing so far is the noreve case. Still open on the edges but offers the best protection I can find while still using the keyboard.
Then again, old iphones seem susceptible. http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how_to/4291585.html
Looking forward to your link.
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Ok. first things first. Daaammmm it I can't find the info for the case (IT was so F!*#% hard and took alot of time to find that) BUT DON'T WORRY I WANT IT, and I will FIND IT AGAIN. SORRY I don't have it Right now.
Second Don't worry about lint, if you want to keep it clean I suggest you to buy a bottle of COMPRESS AIR and a MICROFIBER CLOTH, and a little brush (have to be made of natural hair) and it will be lint Free. *** and maybe a little vacuum with a brush adapter***
The key is maintenance.
I promise I will find and post the link.

BryanP 'Here is the LINK'
BryanP said:
udgn,
Pocket lint, http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492564
I've seen it under the screen of blackberry pearls and it looked like it was already trying to cover up the camera lens after a week on my fuze. Hopefully everyone carries in their pocket & lint isnt an issue... I'm surrounded by iphones & people thinking it doesnt get better than a razr so I've got no reference. The best option I'm seeing so far is the noreve case. Still open on the edges but offers the best protection I can find while still using the keyboard.
Then again, old iphones seem susceptible. http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how_to/4291585.html
Looking forward to your link.
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HERE IS THE LINK:
(the only reason I'm buying it is because it looks like it covers everything, ESPECIALLY the SCREEN and CORNERS, as it looks like)(I'm not looking at the STYLE "just in case")
Any way I can show the phone's style as I will protect its body with Invisible shield, letting me take it out of the case.
LINK:
http://www.carrymobile.com/scripts/main/viewitem-ATFUZELCBSPBK-FUZE.html

udgn,
Thank you for the link... I looked at the carrymoblile case and it came in #2 on my list.
My big concern was the keyboard seemed to be down in a well of sorts. I tried hard to get a better look at it but even on youtube all I could find were a bunch of still shots.
I was also thinking the belt clip appeared to be slightly off center so the phone would hang crooked. I may give it a go anyway. I ordered the Noreve case back on Feb02 and it's still on backorder.
Depending on where your located & also if you gamble I found the carrymobile at a better cost (est $22 vs $28) http://cgi.ebay.com/Carrymobile-s-L...0QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_MobilePhoneAccessories
Youtube on the noreve case, I see the belt clip is off center on this one as well. Came down to fingers vs well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5PCiGulF5w
If you get the case I'd appreciate your thoughts on how wide the gap is between marketing & actual use. Is there enough room to jam an rfid card in it (gains me access to work)

udgn said:
Hi.
I will make this quick; not much time right now.
I would not buy any case that lets uncovered corners.
Why?
Because if the phone falls you will be very upset because there is a High but Highly chance that you will regret it when your corners get screwed.
See the following info about protecting your device:
Think ABOUT THIS.......
I just read every ones opinion (at least posted ones) and it is Obvious that the following is the best Option for PERFORMANCE/USABILITY and PROTECTION (you will need ALLL THREE):
1. For the SCREEN:
Use a non-glue screen protector (static) and if you are like me that is always WRITING with stylus for EVERYTHING using any Note program every day, then it also HAVE to be a NON-STICKY one because it will be troublesome for you to write on the screen (and it should glide).
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Any recommendations for a "non-sticky" screen? Hard to know online which one will be best.

I had a Krusell for my 8525 and it worked great. It was the same design as linked above. The open corners are not really an issue because the case is slightly larger than the phone and if you drop it the case takes the impact. Also they stand behind their warrenty. I actually chemically melted the belt clip area on mine and the replaced it no questions asked (unfortunately they sent me a case for a tilt instead of an 8525 but at least the replaced it). Krusell builds their cases very very well. I never had a problem using my keyboard with the plastic over it either.
BTW: Carrymobile.com seems to be offline, at least at the moment.

BryanP, Colin 725, Dane Austin
BryanP said:
udgn, Thank you for the link... I looked at the carrymoblile case and it came in #2 on my list. My big concern was the keyboard seemed to be down in a well of sorts. I tried hard to get a better look at it but even on youtube all I could find were a bunch of still shots. I was also thinking the belt clip appeared to be slightly off center so the phone would hang crooked. I may give it a go anyway. I ordered the Noreve case back on Feb02 and it's still on backorder. Depending on where your located & also if you gamble I found the carrymobile at a better cost (est $22 vs $28) http://cgi.ebay.com/Carrymobile-s-L...0QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_MobilePhoneAccessories Youtube on the noreve case, I see the belt clip is off center on this one as well. Came down to fingers vs well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5PCiGulF5w If you get the case I'd appreciate your thoughts on how wide the gap is between marketing & actual use. Is there enough room to jam an rfid card in it (gains me access to work)
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BryanP:
I would really like an horizontal carrying case, but the problem is that all that I know leave corners open, and believe me it does not matter if the case is bigger in the borders remember the case have weight and if it falls the exposed parts will get scratched. I'm still looking, but the only one I found that covers all the phone is the one I posted, and the only problem with it is that I think it's going to be troublesome to retrieve the cell out of the case each time you have to answer. PLEASE let me know if you find one.
Colin 725:
I will post links to the one I know that are like writing in paper and 99% clear (none yellowish), and blocks 99% of the radiation from the screen. I'm posting from my phone so no links now but after 10am I will post them.
Dane Austin:
Know this, if your phone fall, specially on the street, and having in mind that the phone have its weight, ALL exposed parts will get damaged or scratched.

udgn said:
BryanP:
Dane Austin:
Know this, if your phone fall, specially on the street, and having in mind that the phone have its weight, ALL exposed parts will get damaged or scratched.
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No offense, but if I can manage not to break a phone in 6 months I'm doing really good. (In the last 4 years I've broken 3 or 4 Razrs, 1 sony, 2 8525s and now I'm on a FUZE). The krussel case protected my phone from drops very well. I even layed on the phone a few times (forgot it was on my belt and had to get under something). I am extremely hard on phones and cases and this one outlasted ever other case I tried and protected my phone better. The only problem I had with it was that I got a chemical on it and the part where the button attaches on the back melted. They replaced it no questions asked.

Ok I found an Horizontal one.
BryanP said:
udgn,
Thank you for the link... I looked at the carrymoblile case and it came in #2 on my list.
My big concern was the keyboard seemed to be down in a well of sorts. I tried hard to get a better look at it but even on youtube all I could find were a bunch of still shots.
I was also thinking the belt clip appeared to be slightly off center so the phone would hang crooked. I may give it a go anyway. I ordered the Noreve case back on Feb02 and it's still on backorder.
Depending on where your located & also if you gamble I found the carrymobile at a better cost (est $22 vs $28) http://cgi.ebay.com/Carrymobile-s-L...0QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_MobilePhoneAccessories
Youtube on the noreve case, I see the belt clip is off center on this one as well. Came down to fingers vs well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5PCiGulF5w
If you get the case I'd appreciate your thoughts on how wide the gap is between marketing & actual use. Is there enough room to jam an rfid card in it (gains me access to work)
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Ok I think that I found an Horizontal Case from Krusell, By looking at the pictures at least at the bottom corners it looks well guarded, and I think we can modify top corners in order to protect it.
I'm looking at this one because it looks strong and hard leather, and it wont get fluffy.
Link here: http://www.krusellcases.com/uk/p_krusell_zoom.aspx?i=123701

udgn: This may help with your search or at least help with what not to get.
After 3.5 weeks on backorder I got my black Noreve case. I understand your want to protect the top, bottom, sides of the phone & this definitely isnt the case for you. The Krusell I had for my tilt did a much better job as there was some overlap around the corners & the leather was thicker.
Pro:s
Doesnt add near the bulk to the phone as my Krusell did to my kaiser & wizard.
The fingers on the case only really impair the lower right forward arrow and shift key (neither of which I use very often)
Cons: This case should protect the screen somewhat but it also puts it at some risk (IMO) because the 2 slots for extra mmc/sims press against the screen.
I might be able to tweak it but the case does release the phone fairly easily if the keyboard is open. I might be able to fix this with double sided tape but I shouldnt have too after spending this much.
There's no place to hold my rfid card which allows entry to the parking garage & work. Tradeoff for minimal bulk I suppose.
Too early to tell if the belt clip is better but I had grown to like the krusell multidapt system. However, I havent seen any easy way to mod the krusell orbit to get rid of the keyboard cover. It needs to come with a custom battery cover you can permanently attach to the case then allow this to hold the phone in.
I must admit, finding a case for this phone has proven to be a real challenge. I gave up my keyboard with the krusell on the tilt because of the plastic cover and I'm trying to avoid the same with the fuze. I'd like a case that could stay on the phone all the time but still allow keyboard usage & offer protection. I'm concerned with a horizontal belt case I'll drop the phone getting it out of the case. I remember you want to be able to remove the phone so this may be your best bet.

InvisShield + simple horizontal belt clip case is all I've needed to make sure my phone is secure, everyones different but InvisShield provides me with a great sense of mind as far as "if I lay this down it's not going to scratch".

official acer case pictures

it fits perfectly and feels good
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link? price?

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link? price?
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I got mine in Wisconsin at Staples store for $40. Or you could order form staples.com
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I have the case. Not super crazy about it, but better than the tablet being it's naked slippery self. Tight fit getting it on or off, but still slips in the case just a tiny bit in use. The slipping causes things like the front facing web cam will not be aligned it its port.
The actual opening to get the tablet inside is at the bottom of the case when the cover is open in "stand mode" so that can allow the above mentioned slipping also.
The stand function is passable, but I think the angle it creates is a bit too shallow and causes the screen to catch glare from overhead lights. I would like if it stood the tablet a little more upright to escape that glare.
I've seen a very similar case for the iPad series, so we are not alone.
So, not perfect, but better than nothing.

isn't it the same thing like the official ipad 1 case last year

timehunter said:
So, not perfect, but better than nothing.
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Agreed. I kinda like mine but would really prefer a slim well fitting leather folio. One nice feature of the case is it doesn't weigh much, so your tablet still feels very light in your hand, which is never the situation with a leather case.
The stand angle is definitely crap though - if I set it on my desk at work it invariably reflects the overhead lights into my eyes. The ability to adjust it even slightly would make that easier.
And agreed - the tablet sure moves around inside the case a lot considering how tight it fits.

the stand position is actually pretty nice for me. i use it at my desk at home (with lamp light, no overhead) so thats probably why i like it. but the only thing i dont like is the cheaply velcro used (seems to undo to easily, i would prefer magnets like a cell phone case) and the slipping out during use. other than that i like it

I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.

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I've got one of these too, and I noticed that if the slightest bit of anything gets on it, it looks ugly. It was on a table when a bottle of soda got spilled, only a few drops hit it, and you can see exactly where those drops hit it at.
As far as the case goes, it would be a lot better if the flap was magnetic, and if there was something for it to catch on on the back when it's flat. It's obnoxious to have to deal with putting it into the stand shape when you're just holding it to check your e-mail.
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At least the case did its job and protected the tablet from your soda damage. Also, the case cleans pretty easily with a damp cloth.
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I have had the Acer case for a couple of weeks. It feels like wetsuit material. but does the job, and it is easy to wipe any dirt off it. I did cut a inverted 'V' so that the microphone was not obstructed.
All the ports are easy to get to but, nevertheless, exposed. So, I wanted a sleeve that I could slip the tablet into when placing it in my briefcase, and I found the attached at a store that sells Japanese goods (the case is actually from China.) See attached photo.
This fits the A500 in the Acer case very nicely, and good enough to take into a meeting.
The cost of the case: $1.50.
ps. The store is Daiso Japan and the item is Plastic Case (B5) 497 990 9845 486. Nothing unique about it and I am sure you can find similar ones around from other stores.

I bought this case and am not too thrilled about it. I already have an Arkon stand so the built-in stand function is kind of useless, and really just makes that side of the cover really flimsy. The case attracts too much "stuff" and degrades the look of the product and it doesnt fit like a glove as you'd think. I also dont like how it doesnt cover up the bottom of the A500 at all, nor the fact that if you dont use the stand fuction, the tablet has a tendency to fall out of the case, since its on "backwards."
that... and the smell... ugh.

Amazon has it on sale today for 29 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-A...14JA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307123390&sr=8-2

second that on the smell i bought a 10 inch netbook bag today to replace the case

I have the official case and am about to ditch it for a folio style from ebay.
Not only does it look tatty when it is on, it's almost impossible to clean the screen with it on, as all the dust etc collects in the corners, and constant removal and replacement has stretched the opening so I now have the dreaded 'slide' effect.
In addition to this, obviously something abrasive has got between the screen and the case (still waiting for my screen protector to arrive) and put a tiny gouge in the screen on the black bezel near the docking connector - rather knocking on the head the assertion that this is covered in 'Gorilla Glass'.
And lets be honest, the Iconia is a beautiful looking bit of kit, and putting it in the official case makes it look rubbish.
In all, 30 quid wasted!

This case is pretty much garbage. I've had it as long as it's been out and here's the low-down...
When you get it, it reeks. I thought that the shipment of cases was accidentally dropped in a puddle of gasoline. But it turned out that was just from the material the case was made of. It did go away eventually though. It took about 30-40 days but now my case is reek-free.
The second problem was the slip issue. The tab slides down at about 3-4mm, which may not seem like a lot, but it's actually the perfect annoying amount. It causes the front camera to be blocked by the case itself, the speakers to not line up correctly, the bottom part of the front side of the case comes close to blocking you from using the task bar buttons efficiently, and the ambient light sensor is blocked. Some members on here have recommended double sided tape, but don't waste your time. It just slows the slipping down and it doesn't stick to well to the case material. Now I have an entire roll of Scotch double-sided tape that I will never use. However, I have found great success with heavy duty Velcro. I bought a pack with two strips from Staples and used half of one of the strips, cut into 2 and popped them on either side of the Acer logo on the back of the unit. It holds okay with the case material, creates just enough wedge pressure in the back, while allowing you to take the tablet out of the case if you really want to. My front camera and taskbar buttons have not been blocked at all since implementing this Velcro. One user here mentioned that they did some sewing and sewed the unit into the case at the opening and that works well. If my Velcro doesn't work as a more subtle solution long-term, I may go in that direction. I can't help but wonder if the case was made upside-down, would we have the slip problems at all (the opening is at the bottom when you hold it naturally).
The best thing about this case, though (and why I keep bothering to attempt to fix it) is that I love its stand features. The stand on the back is nice, and frankly, better than some of those ugly alternative bulky stands out there. I can stand it up on the table while sitting and eating, or flip it upside down and use the slighter stand to ramp it up just enough while laying down in bed.
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I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.

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I bought this case a while back and have not had any problems with it. It's easy to clean with a damp cloth, and protects my tablet. I have not had any issues with my tablet slipping yet. The stand also seems to be stable enough for me. The one thing I did do though was remove the Velcro and glue two tiny rare earth magnets in their place. Now the case snaps shut and stays shut. I wish I could add one more magnet to keep the cover open when holding the tablet.
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Since implementing the Velcro solution mentioned in my previous post, no interference from slipping! Recommend!

Yeah I might try the Velcro if I start having problems with it slipping.