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Alternative Cases & Availability (UK)

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accessories, but due to the way I use my phone I want particular style of case and either can't find it or it has been superceded by a "better" case.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

HTC Fuze - Links To Cases & Screen Protectors

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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15% Off Coupon Code: Holiday15 or Early08
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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

mzshortay said:
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!

Galaxy Tab compatible ereader and pda cases?

Any which way, itll be a month or so before cases specifically for the tab start trickling into my homeland Russia.
So, has anyone got a generic case yet? The tech market where i bought mine said there were compatible cases out there from ereaders and the like.
Im not sure i can cope with ordering a case from abroad...

I know Noreve is extremely popular in Russia.
They got some extremely nice case for Tab with built-in stand and other tricks.
Amazon both .com and .co.uk are full with cases for tab.
Even e-bay got some.

I have seen that one case at http://www.noreverussia.com/noreve/pda/samsung/samsung_2118.html
To be honest I really don't want my gadget case to hold my passport and business cards.I could use something
with no pockets until some better stuff comes out. That tradition case is like $120 and pretty grotesque...
EDIT: upon closer inspection it looks quite good. If anyone has the ipad version id be interested to know if its svelte enough?

What I actually had on my mind was this one/ but upon closer inspection it looks identical to me

The case from my old Archos 704 is a near perfect fit. The Tab is quite a bit thinner, but otherwise it's perfect.

Could you take a picture please? This would be much cheaper than the case noreve... preferably of the place where it seems loose.

I assume that last post, requesting a photo, was meant for me.

It was... thanks. Pity its a sleeve rather than a cutout case. Whats it called, do you know?

Really don't know if it has it's own name. It's the case from an Archos 704, that was part of the standard archos retail package. I have no idea if they're available alone, but if not, there are quite often people selling broken archos 704's or 705's on ebay, maybe get in touch with one of them.

$79 Refurbished Nook Touch on sale from B&N via eBay

NOW DOWN TO $79!
This deal keep getting better and better.
I just pulled the trigger on one.
Thought some of you might be interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Simple-Touch-Reader-/300589902031?pt=US_Tablets&hash=item45fc8de8cf

Will this be shipped with the original box? Anyone tried buying this?

N2EFreak said:
Will this be shipped with the original box? Anyone tried buying this?
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Mine is expected to arrive on Wednesday (UPS). Will let you know then. Others may get it earlier and let us know about their experience.
The description on eBay does state that it may or may not come in the original packaging, so we'll see.

Any feedback on those that have their units already?

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Any feedback on those that have their units already?
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I just got mine a half hour ago. Came in the original nook packaging with sticker in the back of the box and another sealing the box that say "certified pre-owned nook"
Looks pristine (minor scuff in back where unit touches surfaces when put down--I stand corrected, it was no scuff, just some dirt). Screen is flawless, no marks whatsoever. Up and running after registering in a minute. Dowloaded my books and opened the one I'm currently reading at the bookmark left on my Nook Color.
Version 1.0.1
Will root later after work.

Currently listed on eBay for $112, but these retail online for $139 with free shipping anyway.
Granted, $27 is something, but is that enough to cover the risk/hassle of refurb hardware?

aafreeman said:
Currently listed on eBay for $112, but these retail online for $139 with free shipping anyway.
Granted, $27 is something, but is that enough to cover the risk/hassle of refurb hardware?
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They're shipped by B&N and they come with a full warranty. I'm pretty sure most of them are returns from people who didn't care for it. It's a bit more than 27 when you factor in the state tax on 112 vs 139.

Am I the only one or has any one else gotten this? Your experience? Good or bad?

I bought one after dropping the one my girlfriend bought me for my birthday present. Wasn't able to fix the screen and couldn't find a replacement online. Got it within 3 days and it looks brand new. Really happy about it. She has no clue I broke the first one. Hoping to find a way to fix it in the future.

Wow, it gets better and better! You can now get a refurbished Nook Touch from B&N via eBay for $99 (down from $112) with free shipping.
EDIT: NOW DOWN TO $79!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOOK-Simple...&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=3402316121997626486

It's so cheap now that I'm debating whether to buy a backup unit, just in case.

A500 case in Canada

I'm trying to find a case online for my A500 in Canada but struggling.
I want a folio style with the 'clips' holding the tablet and preferably a magnetic cover. I think the ACase is the closest but every time I find one on Amazon it says it wont ship to Canada !?
Does anyone know of a reputable online store (preferably inexpensive) that I could find one.
I prefer not to use Ebay etc.
Any help would be great.

I'm in the same boat as you. For a while I was using the Acer case but it was pretty sucky so I returned it. In the meantime until I find something good here in Canada as well I have my tab, bluetooth keyboard and stand all in a netbooks sleeve. It does the job for now. If I ever find something I'll let you know!

I bought the Case Crown case when it was $1.00 and paid $10.00 all in including shipping. I would watch these guys to see if they have other cases as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402720
It took about 3 weeks to arrive but well worth the wait. The only thing is the one on the link is not a clip style. All of the ports are accessible through it though.
Good luck!

I got the case crown bold for !one cent plus shipping at Xmas,had to wait three weeks for deliver. Check out Amazon.ca. saw a case with Bluetooth keyboard to sixty.