Ballistic HD case for EVO - EVO 4G General

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVXFn58zBY
This is a video I made after I got my new case today.
So far I love it.

Doesn't the phone feel awfully bulky now? That looks like a lot of added bulk...

what is your job? phone breaking?
i might feel safe hitting that with a hammer.
too much bulk for me. i go naked.

It does add some bulk but it is not as heavy as you think.
Yes, I actually have a job where I have to work for a living. I am an Industrial Mechanic. I fix machines.
so I do like a little added protection. Also my wife dropped hers getting out of the car on day 1 and cracked the screen. Cost me $100 out the gate.

the holster can you swivel the thing on your belt ? or is it locked in place ?

Yes it does swivel
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Is it easy to take off like to change batteries? ...............Don't care what they say looks good for heavy duty case
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Otterbox commuter case

Just got my commuter case from otterbox and its freaking awesome! I feel well protected!
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rejectedkid said:
Just got my commuter case from otterbox and its freaking awesome! I feel well protected!
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Yes. Coolest case i have ever owned. Makes the phone feel like a tank in your hand.
The only thing I don't like as much is the soft rubber, it collects alot of dirt. At least for me. Other then that I love it.
pics....review
just keep an eye out for the bottom rubber part. I've had mine for less than two months and it got really flimsy and it tore :/
kixcastillo77 said:
just keep an eye out for the bottom rubber part. I've had mine for less than two months and it got really flimsy and it tore :/
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I'm having this same problem right now - what I find is that after you put it back in to the plastic case, push it down a tad and it seems to un flimsy it for it a bit. I can tell it won't last though.
I wish there was a way to shrink the rubber piece so it fit like it did at first, that being said I'd buy it again if it breaks, it's the best evo case I've used.
Love my case. Had it a little over a month and the bottom rubber flap isn't flimsy on mine
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I bought mine on eBay at 19 bucks. I was afraid it was going to be bulky but to my surprise it is not.
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Yeah, I've had my otterbox commuter case for about a week now. It's definitely the best case out there. It really makes the power and volume buttons more accessible. Anybody on the fence about this case, just get it - you won't be disappointed.
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I'll have to agree with everyone, this case makes the phone feel very secure and protected. Yet it still slips right into my pants pockets. Now when ever I hold my wife's or anyone else's EVO it just feels so fragile, and i'm scared to drop it for fear of breaking it.
So I have to say this is the best case I ever had for any of my phones...
I liked my OtterBox Commuter case for my Evo so much I bought one for the Hero I gave to my girlfriend. She loves hers as well. The only problem is that she tried to put the screen protector on by herself and it was, well to be quite honest, a f***ing disaster.
Dont buy this sh*t,
The case broke my power button.
Stupid of me to think this was a good case.
All these reviews talking about how awesome the case is and then this. Seriously, how did it break your power button? The silicon case is the only thing that touches the power button. The hard plastic shell doesn't come anywhere near it. Did you drop your phone? Why was it stupid of you to think this would be a good case when it's one of the highest rated cases out there? I'm thinking your situation was a fluke, dude.
I have had the case for about two months with my phone and the only issue I have with it is the rubber piece that sticks out of the bottom like everyone else. I am curious as to how you think the case broke your power button as well?
I have heard that some people have been having issues with their power buttons in general but not because of the case.
So ya I just got my Commuter case the other day and could not be more pleased with it. Hands down one of, if not the best designed and well thought out cases on the market.
Like a lot of people I though a case like this would add extra bulk to our bulky friend. But I got to tell you, this case just fills RIGHT. I don't see myself removing this case any time soon.
What I mean by that is, I had a case for work( that HTC rubber one from Sprint) and a case for when I wasn't working(some 10$ thin plastic case from a mall cart).
This case is the best of both of them. It combines the protection of the HTC case with out the extra bulk and slickness of the thin plastic case from the mall.
Best money I've spent in a long time. Well worth paying even full price for it.
The bottom rubber flap sucks, its flimsy and it won't stay ! I think it's just a bad design... should have made it stick just the the flap they put over the headphones plug in.
Other than that, great case...

Phone case suggestions

Right now I have an otterbox on my hd2. I like the saftey but hate the bulkyness. I also hate the plastic over the screen. Suggestions. Should I keep the otterbox because it's free and best protection or try something else?
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how is it free ?
The original HTC rubber case that came with the HD2 is the best in my opinion. It has gone through so much and still looks great and protects my phone.
i honestly stopped using cases for a long time. they simply ruin the looks of the phone. i usually use a holster to carry it around. but when i am holding i am doing my best to keep it from falling.
Otter Box All the way dude ! I wouldn't have a phone like this without one!
These pouches are fu**ing beautiful!
If you like them, then please give me a 'thanks'
http://www.more-thing.com/classic-collection-grade-a-cowhide-leather-for-htc-hd2.html
Really high quality cases there, good find!
Otterbox FTW
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I've got one of these on the way. Made by HTC, real leather and adequate protection. As someone else said, if you're careful with the phone when it's out of the case and otterbox is not a necessity.
I also have a Zagg full-body kit on my phone. Doesn't protect it from drops but you won't be scratching the phone with it on there.

Other phones feeling too flat after using NS

Am I the only one that feels kind of strange when I am using other non curved phones now, they are too "flat".
I may not go that far, but I certainly do appreciate it.
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Just got my Nexus S this afternoon, and after having the EVO for over a year I can definitely say that the curves of the Nexus are very nice. I do have to get used to how slippery it feels, though; it keeps wanting to slide out of my hand.
I suggest getting a decent case for it.
I got the case-mate pop!. While it certainly adds some bulk, it effectively takes care of any tendencies to slip out of your hand - and adds a layer of protection, should it happen anyways. Oh, and definitely get a quality screen protector. This isn't gorilla glass. No idea how it happened, but I got a small but ugly scratch in my screen before I put one on. Bothers me from time to time.
There's a TPU soft shell case I got from BestBuy, seriously slim and so form fitting. It's their Rocketfish brand and well worth it.
Sku# is 2494399. Cost 21 bucks, but I got it for half that with some gift certs.
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LordLugard said:
There's a TPU soft shell case I got from BestBuy, seriously slim and so form fitting. It's their Rocketfish brand and well worth it.
Sku# is 2494399. Cost 21 bucks, but I got it for half that with some gift certs.
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Ewww. Don't do that.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-_p_160.html $16.99 and the quality is probably better. I received a review product from these guys and if a bulky case such as CM Pop doesn't fit you. Get the Ringke case, it's definitely worth it. A lot of review videos / threads are on this if you want to learn more about it.
CM Pop.. my only complaint is how hard it is to take the case off. One day I accidently broke the case (not really breaking it but cracked it in the back) because it was so difficult to take off. So now there is a line on the back of that case.
zephiK said:
Ewww. Don't do that.
http://www.rearthusa.com/Nexus-S-_p_160.html $16.99 and the quality is probably better. I received a review product from these guys and if a bulky case such as CM Pop doesn't fit you. Get the Ringke case, it's definitely worth it. A lot of review videos / threads are on this if you want to learn more about it.
CM Pop.. my only complaint is how hard it is to take the case off. One day I accidently broke the case (not really breaking it but cracked it in the back) because it was so difficult to take off. So now there is a line on the back of that case.
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Sweet case. I might have to check one out.
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Do you have a case for your phone?

Hi, I've had the nexus for two days now and yesterday I dropped it from about two feet to the kitchen floor. Nothing happened to the phone. The floor is sort of like plastic? I'm not sure what kitchen floors are made of. Anyway, this is my first glass phone and I'm very paranoid that I may crack it someday. I've seen what happens if you drop a glass phone, i.e iPhone and nexus and its scary. My previous phone; I never dropped it once (at least that I can recall), but this phone is a lot slimmer and easier to slip from the hand.
I primarily ask because I'm one of those people who would rather have a 'naked' phone. I feel like it shows the true beauty of phones, but I also don't want to have a shattered phone
I also take good care of my phones. But you never know what can happen.
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I ordered the Ringke Fusion case, but hasn't arrived yet.
Absolutely man, buy a good case and a screen cover. Its worth the extra 30 or 40$.
I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.
Nigeldg said:
I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.
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Tmobile store now has the hard body glove case and the silicon case. I got the hard case and it is great did not noticibly change the weight or size of the phone like a lot of cases
I bought the Acase Superleggera Pro from Amazon for $15 and have had it for a few days. I can finally rest easy about dropping it since it has the hard shell on the outside with the silicone layer on the inside almost like an Otterbox (2 stage case). All port cutouts are precise and buttons are easy to press. I've owned 2 other cases and both seemed to offer little protection for it. I just hope I never have to test it lol.
I'm just like you: anxious and not liking cases and I definitely advise you to use one. I bought a 3$ TPU case and it protects the phone well plus it makes it less slippery.
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Using the official bumper + skinomi screen protector. Works very well for me. Dropped the phone once, ~1meter fall (from my pocket) on wooden floor, the bumper definitely saved it.
Take a case and a 2 protectors(face and bottom) to protect the phone from scratches. Both cost about 10 €
I use them since the first day and everything is fine for me. It saved my phone more than once.
Bought a Cruzerlite android army case. Fits really well, looks good, and the TPU material is soft and protective.
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I'm using the poetic atmosphere case with a fingerprint reducing screen protector..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG0D4BQ
Also have this one but don't use it as much..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ASSS1Z0
I stick with poetic.. High quality and great price.. Have the same case on my iPhone 5 with no issues either
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I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
french-anonymous said:
I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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i'm have the same opinion that the N4 looks much better "naked" but i'm afraid that the glass breaks if the phone hits the floor..
so i ordered a cheap tpu chase and use it only when i leave my home. at home my phone is "naked"
french-anonymous said:
I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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Lol. I had never heard of this.
rcklss1 said:
This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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Thank you ! i'll try it
EDIT : Too bad I can't order it in my country (France).
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Lol. I had never heard of this.
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It's just stuffs with no animal products in it. This is the way I live, I hate violence, I hate slavery, so I won't support it in any way. I know it sounds funny when you don't know about it, but it's the only way we can reject animal cruelty. I could say a lot, but I think it's not the place to talk about it.
I hate cases, with this phone I use one but I don't like it especially after a week or so of using a case how good the phone feels when you take it out
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I'm using an ionic styled black case that you find on amazon for under 10 bucks. Great protection, doesn't add much bulk imo and it feels very good in my hands. Plus I feel safer with it on and that's what's important...ones own peace of mind.
My cousin has a cruzerlite case, there is nothing wrong with it but I prefer the case I currently have on my phone. I actually purchased it to hold me over till I find something that I really liked. Now its my daily driver and I couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Armor-G...qid=1363634133&sr=8-248&keywords=nexus+4+case
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Dbrand on the back, an Etsy pouch and that does me. Don't like cases on this phone feels better using it naked.
Ringke SLIM for day to day. Ionic Guardian (got it when it was $4) for outdoor stuff.
Naked is awesome, but not safe

Walking out Nude! Or not

Being that the phone is made out of aluminum you would think it won't break as easy as any plastic phone.
I'm considering going without a case due the fact that a case just takes away all the beauty of the phone.
Anybody else doing the same?
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Being that the phone is made out of aluminum you would think it won't break as easy as any plastic phone.
I'm considering going without a case due the fact that a case just takes away all the beauty of the phone.
Anybody else doing the same?
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I did that with my old iphone 5. Terrible mistake. Tiny scratches on the side of the phone. Plus if you drop it it will make a nice ugly scuff.
But if your careful, go ahead, go naked.
But if I were you, i would get a poetic atmosphere case, looks really nice.
Too much risk for a beautiful phone.
expertzero1 said:
But if I were you, i would get a poetic atmosphere case, looks really nice.
Too much risk for a beautiful phone.
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After five Nexus 4 bumper replacements from them. I doubt I'll trust their product
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I'm going caseless.
I don't use cases. Never did and probably never will.
What's the point in having a beautiful phone if its always covered up?
I always go naked.
"Too much to risk for a beautiful phone" is the opposite of how I see things. To me it's too beautiful to put a cover on.
Croak said:
I always go naked.
"Too much to risk for a beautiful phone" is the opposite of how I see things. To me it's too beautiful to put a cover on.
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A lot of people buy phones then resell them to get the next big thing. You drop the phone, the resale value plummets.
You don't have to get a dam otter box and cover it up. Just a clear case would do, or any of those skin protectors.
But hey, if your super duper careful go case less. Just trying to save people from the drop of doom.
But nvm, I had to reread the op, you already made up your mind going case less. GL
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No case. Just going go put a screen protector in the front for scratches and use a leather pouch
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Going caselsss is risky, especially with camera lens cover. Got minor scratches already in lens cover.
Didn't get accessories in my place still. Otherwise, would have put a case already.
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expertzero1 said:
A lot of people buy phones then resell them to get the next big thing. You drop the phone, the resale value plummets.
You don't have to get a dam otter box and cover it up. Just a clear case would do, or any of those skin protectors.
But hey, if your super duper careful go case less. Just trying to save people from the drop of doom.
But nvm, I had to reread the op, you already made up your mind going case less. GL
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Could care less about resale value, I bought it to use it and enjoy it, and in the case of the One (and One X), how they felt in my hand and how they looked had more to do with my decision to buy them as the hardware specs.
I've got a drawer full of old phones, I don't resell anything, though I might give one away or loan one out.
I drop it and break it, oh well, I'll get another one. I put a blemish on it, oh well, I live with it.
Scratches on the camera lens are no big deal either, it's a cell phone camera, it looks like crap to varying degrees even when it's un-scratched.
Ghost armor + transparent case works pretty well for me
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No glove, no love.
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i take pride on taking care of my phones and keeping them always clean, i went nude to work today, and after a long shift at work, i come back home and i have one tiny scratch on the back of my phone, its very tiny not noticeable, but its still very stressful, will buy a case tomorrow asap!
My One X is in pretty good shape, no protection. I have a scratch on the glass that was clearly from a diamond ring. Other than that there is miniscule damage in one place on the metal strip around the screen.
The SIM tray looks atrocious, but protection wouldn't help with that since I use it; it appears to be made of some kind of soft cheese. A new one is less than a fiver.
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Best case to use with these pretty phones is a pouch. That way u slide it in the pouch when in your pocket and not using it , and you take the phone out of the pouch so you and everyone around you admire it when use want use. :screwy:
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No glove, no love.
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lol!
Personally I always go bare. The One is so beautiful as well that I think a case is a double-crime.
I usually 'dedicate' a pocket to my phone and keep everything else (car keys, change etc) in others.
beatmac said:
Ghost armor + transparent case works pretty well for me
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what's that Ghost Armor? I do not really get how this works. Is this some kind of chemical which you put on the phone and after it drys it gets "hard"?
Just get this.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,352&rh=i:aps,k:poetic atmosphere htc one
Turb0wned said:
Just get this.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...,aps,352&rh=i:aps,k:poetic atmosphere htc one
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That looks nice. I'm picking one up.

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