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I've never had one before, but heard good things about the Seidio case. It's available for order now.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR2HTFE-BK
I just ordered the case and clip combo.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HLCSR2HTFE-BK
Might get the Innodock Jr. charger later.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRJHTCX1-BKC
OlSarge said:
I've never had one before, but heard good things about the Seidio case. It's available for order now.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR2HTFE-BK
I just ordered the case and clip combo.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HLCSR2HTFE-BK
Might get the Innodock Jr. charger later.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRJHTCX1-BKC
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I owned the seidio clip holster for my Kaiser and loved it!! Very sturdy and comfortable. Will definitely be ordering one for my Rafael.
Have the hybrid case for the Kaiser. It still is a top-notch case (once Seidio gets their head out of their ass about their online support).
Just got the Innocase and it's much much better quality than the other Amazon one.
Another truly excellent case after the hybrid Seidio case on the Kaiser.
First 3 pictures are of Innocase
4th is with Amazon's case's top with thick borders around the screen
5th is comparison of these "Touch" screen border thickness.
Macro-mode for those that haven't figured it out in the Youtube videos. Yes, Amazon's case has its rubberization already peeling before I took it out of its shipping packet.
4th is with Amazon's case's top with thick borders around the screen
5th is comparison of these "Touch" screen border thickness.
Very illuminating photos - thank-you!
Was "reasonably certain" that would not find using the Touch Screen with a FINGER all that attractive - after all, have hardly ever used my Axim without the Stylus.
But in actual practice find that it IS often convenient to simply swipe a finger at the screen, and so your comments about the relative Screen Border Thickness - and hence the possibility of interference with finger-contact near the edges of the screen - are very interesting.
Still, $30 seems a lot for small hunk of plastic....
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But in actual practice find that it IS often convenient to simply swipe a finger at the screen, and so your comments about the relative Screen Border Thickness - and hence the possibility of interference with finger-contact near the edges of the screen - are very interesting.
Still, $30 seems a lot for small hunk of plastic....
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As illustrated, the Seidio case is thin (on width) around the screen leaving plenty of space for finger-gestures. Hitting X and menus at bottom is no problem. The Amazon case felt like it was a 8525 again.
There's also velvet in the case back so it doesn't scratch the OEM smooth back. This raises the back a few mm above the original diamond plate, but with the speaker hole, it's all around good protection.
For $30, Seidio tends to be the first and last case you'll ever get because it's a perfect fit, and solid at protection and surviving drops. Only reason to switch to another case is they come out with some other fancy idea such as a hybrid rubber-crystal case + holster, or other colors. I would go for a white case.
I paid $8 (total) for the Amazon case and you can see what I got. Horribly fitting, messes with the slider, rubberization peeling before it came out of the bag. $30 isn't that bad especially since I'm still very happy with the hybrid-case I got for my Kaiser last year.
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whatever case you guys end up getting, I have to say my FUZE is a much more pleasant beast now that the cold, slimy feeling is gone.
the amazon case you purchased is not a good example of the other options out there. I am not saying anything negative about the Seido case. I have seen it personally and it is a nice case, but the one on Ebay that many are buying is also pretty nice, and no issues with the pealing your pictures showed. The employees in my company have 6 Fuze phones and no one has had any issues like that. The biggest illusion with the phone shown at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459761 is that the border is white and not black like the rest of the case.
The $30 cost is the main objection, but in general Seido makes quality cases.
Overall it is very positive that there are multiple options now available and more coming each day.
does this one interfere with teh screen as reported on the other amazon/ebay one? something about the inside of the upper left corner pressing down on the screen makes one unable to use the screen after having the case on for a few days... the only way to resolve this with the other one is to file down the inside of the plastic part that touches the screen...
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shadeone said:
does this one interfere with teh screen as reported on the other amazon/ebay one? something about the inside of the upper left corner pressing down on the screen makes one unable to use the screen after having the case on for a few days... the only way to resolve this with the other one is to file down the inside of the plastic part that touches the screen...
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I'm interested in the answer to this question too. My initial attempt at sanding down my rubberized ebay case was not successful, my phone still locked up after a couple of days.
Fuze innocase owners, are you lockup free after days of operation?
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I'm interested in the answer to this question too. My initial attempt at sanding down my rubberized ebay case was not successful, my phone still locked up after a couple of days.
Fuze innocase owners, are you lockup free after days of operation?
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on your ebay case, why are you still locking up? mine is not locking up anymore at all after sanding down a little on the inside upper left side?
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but the one on Ebay that many are buying is also pretty nice, and no issues with the pealing your pictures showed. The employees in my company have 6 Fuze phones and no one has had any issues like that. The biggest illusion with the phone shown at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459761 is that the border is white and not black like the rest of the case.
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Just because you're happy with the work you put into fixing your Ebay case does not mean you should troll other case threads to protect your investment and mind-share about it. Also stating that I'm not a Seidio apologist since I haven't had the greatest shipping experience last time around, and their CS/managers lying back-and-forth about it.
Lock-ups? Are you seriously kidding? That's a red-flag for me right there. Even the Amazon case doesn't have that problem.
The Innocase is a perfect fit with no modifications necessary. That's what paying a slight premium gets you. Costs less than getting the Expansys Touch Pro back too.
It's like paying for the unlocked version of the phone. No crapware, loads of accessories, and special attention to details the cut-rate version doesn't have.
I've noticed the Ebay case has a huge clip tab right next to the volume-up button. The Seidio case clips seem to be more thoughtfully placed, and smaller, thinner. In fact, the bottom case has a cut-out curve around the volume/PTT buttons also that helps the case stay out of the way.
Thank you for you info, and no trolling (that made me laugh) intended. I have the ebay case AND have ordered the Seido case, which we were waiting for. Thanks again.
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I've never had one before, but heard good things about the Seidio case. It's available for order now.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSR2HTFE-BK
I just ordered the case and clip combo.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD2-HLCSR2HTFE-BK
Might get the Innodock Jr. charger later.
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRJHTCX1-BKC
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I've had the case, belt clip and charger for a few days. Overall, I'm very happy with the products, and would purchase Seidio equipment again in the future. I've had a few different cases for my old 8525, and I like this one for my Fuze the best.
I love the case. It's not bulky, and has a good feel to it. I wasn't sure about the clips that hold the case to the phone, because they looked fragile...but it holds very nicely.
The belt clip for the case is fine. Seems to hold the phone and case in very well, and the belt clip will not slip off any belt I've tried it on.
The charger...I'm not happy with it. That's my fault not Seidio's, I didn't read the description of the charger. I'm sure it's a quality product. It is a small dock type charger, but comes with a cable with two large USB connections on it. So it can be docked when plugged into a computer's USB. I thought it would have a connection to plug into a wall outlet.
Just bought the combo pack, Will post pics when it arrives.
Just wondering if this case will fit the Bell / CDMA version, is it a rubber type compound, as well does the case scratch the phone in any way?
Thanks
Some questions?
For ppl that have the combo case/holster. Can you put the phone with the case on it, in the holster with screen facing in (screen facing you) and out (screen facing away from you)?
Thanks
TVDinner said:
Thank you for you info, and no trolling (that made me laugh) intended. I have the ebay case AND have ordered the Seido case, which we were waiting for. Thanks again.
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Hey TVDinner, why did you order the Seidio case? Did your filed ebay case start locking up again?
To answer your question to me in my earlier response, I don't know why my ebay case locked up after my filing attempt. Maybe I didn't file it enough? My tolerance level for trial and error is pretty low, so maybe I'll just order the innocase...
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Hey TVDinner, why did you order the Seidio case? Did your filed ebay case start locking up again?
To answer your question to me in my earlier response, I don't know why my ebay case locked up after my filing attempt. Maybe I didn't file it enough? My tolerance level for trial and error is pretty low, so maybe I'll just order the innocase...
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Hi jknuckey - no my ebay case is working great to be honest. no issues at all after my initial filing on it. But I always need to have "the best" case, lol. I was originally waiting for the Seidio one, but they were taking to long and I ordered the ebay one. then shortly after the Seidio one became available, lol.
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For ppl that have the combo case/holster. Can you put the phone with the case on it, in the holster with screen facing in (screen facing you) and out (screen facing away from you)?
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There are two models of the holster.
One that fits only just the phone:
https://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HLHTFEAS
"Seidio's stylish holster provides the ultimate in convenience and functionality by securing your Smartphone on all sides.
- Unique Spring-Clip holds your device securely and lifts for quick access
- Soft-touch "rubberized" texture provides a unique look and extra protection
- Face-in design protects your device's screen
- Locking swivel belt clip with 7 rotating angles
- Easy access to connectors"
One that only fits the phone with the case:
https://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HLHTFEASC
"Seidio’s Innocase holster offers the best carrying solution when paired with our Innocase.
- Designed specifically for Seidio Innocases
- Unique Spring-Clip holds your device securely and lifts for quick access
- Face-in design protects your device's screen
- Locking swivel belt clip with 7 rotating angles
- Easy access to connectors
*This holster is designed for use exclusively with our Innocases and will not fit a "naked" device or other manufacturer's products. "
The holsters are custom fit, the phone only goes in facing you.
NuShrike said:
Just got the Innocase and it's much much better quality than the other Amazon one.
Another truly excellent case after the hybrid Seidio case on the Kaiser.
First 3 pictures are of Innocase
4th is with Amazon's case's top with thick borders around the screen
5th is comparison of these "Touch" screen border thickness.
Macro-mode for those that haven't figured it out in the Youtube videos. Yes, Amazon's case has its rubberization already peeling before I took it out of its shipping packet.
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Hey bro any peeling so far from the Innocase? I just ordered it... I had the ebay one but man screen still freezing after I filed.. bleh...
I have ordered a few cases before I was told that the TMobile USA HD2 is a slightly different size than others and now I have received those cases and they don't fit, now I am dissapointed and back out on the search for a case that actually looks nice and fits as well...Any advice? One case I do like is this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150398009772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
But please dont let this limit your advice/recommendations... I am looking for any kind of case other than a leather pouch type case and I also do not wish to have those leather cases which have a flap that covers the screen..... any advice ?
I have been using a T-mobile Wing case I found for $5 at the tmo store on clearance. Good fit but it snaps on the front and it makes me nervous every time i push on them and they push against the glass. Still looking for a better case.
Someone told me the type that are held closed using a magnet may cause the famed "newton ring" so i'm not sure what to get.
erebusting said:
I have ordered a few cases before I was told that the TMobile USA HD2 is a slightly different size than others and now I have received those cases and they don't fit, now I am dissapointed and back out on the search for a case that actually looks nice and fits as well...Any advice? One case I do like is this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150398009772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
But please dont let this limit your advice/recommendations... I am looking for any kind of case other than a leather pouch type case and I also do not wish to have those leather cases which have a flap that covers the screen..... any advice ?
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Don't get that one. I ordered the exact one weeks before I got TMOUS hd2, and it doesn't fit.
I mean, it fits, but not perfectly. Plus, the material was too rubbery.
I don't even know if that's the word, but it's very shiny and doesn't feel that great in my hands.
It gives killer grip on any surface, though.
But once again, that cover does not fit your device perfectly.
I threw it away. such a waste...
I'm using the default gel skin it came with.
It's very nice, surprisingly. it's not the normal silicone cover that attracts every sort of dust in your pocket.
yeah i ordered two cases off ebay and one came in guess what they don't fit lol..awaiting more cases
I ordered and received that case already, but I wanted one that fits my phone...it does not fit completely but it will do , it is very nice in my opinion, shiny and slick , I do not like the stock one too much as it causes my fingers to feel dry and sticks in my pockets so it doesn't slide out easily enough...
any advice...anything like a 'barely there' case for our phone ?...
please post any ideas/ advice/ experiences/ anything..
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Someone told me the type that are held closed using a magnet may cause the famed "newton ring" so i'm not sure what to get.
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I don't have an HD2, yet, but...
I've used a horizontal belt holster with a magnetic clasp for my TP2 since I got it in September. It's in the holster everyday, and I have yet to see a Newton Ring develop on my screen.
When I get an HD2, I'll be calling my local T-Mo store every week to inquire about future cases (like the one erebusting purchased) for the HD2 -- I'm afraid a 3ft drop would cause the thin phone to break in half! I also want a thin, hard case so I can still put the phone in a horizontal belt holster (I hate putting my phones in my pants pockets).
I'm in the market for a new case since the $3 one I bought on Ebay is starting to peel finish. I'm looking for the thinnest, slickest case out there.
What case are you using?
Do you like it?
How much was it?
Where did you buy it?
Pictures?
THX!
well i would like to know this as well.
However i can enlighten you on how horrible the body glove case from sprint is. it looked great and was loving the feel until after a week, pulled it out of my pocket to find the case was broke where the volume rocker is. needless to say it looked and felt good but all in all i do NOT recommend it to anyone.
nfaust01 said:
well i would like to know this as well.
However i can enlighten you on how horrible the body glove case from sprint is. it looked great and was loving the feel until after a week, pulled it out of my pocket to find the case was broke where the volume rocker is. needless to say it looked and felt good but all in all i do NOT recommend it to anyone.
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Mine did exactly the same thing, lasted about two weeks.
Funny, I ordered one of the $3.00 ones off of Ebay to replace it.
Actually I got mine on Amazon... forgot. This is the case I bought and while it is pretty thin and fits well, the paint job is totally shotty and now looks horrible:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Rubberized-Snap-Seamless-Design/dp/B003TMIFEY/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_2
I bought the white and chrome case from Sprint when I got the phone. I have had my phone since the release day for the EVO and the case still looks brand new. I really like the leather feel, and the chrome accents add to the overall beauty of the phone. I would recommend the case to anyone!
A guy I work with bought this one on Ebay about 2 weeks ago and says he's still happy with it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Black-Hard-Cover-Case-HTC-Evo-4G-/220646982429?pt=PDA_Accessories
Im using a seidio innocase active .
Love it.
Amazon com 24.99...i had promo code...thanx wife
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=aw_d_iv_wireless?is=l&a=B003PJ6QV0
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Case-Mate Tough Case. Purchased from the Case Mate website it just became available. Been using this case on my iPhone 4G and I love it, best case out there for protection.
anothertmobilemda said:
Im using a seidio innocase active .
Love it.
Amazon com 24.99...i had promo code...thanx wife
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=aw_d_iv_wireless?is=l&a=B003PJ6QV0
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That Seido case looks bulky no? I'm looking for something that doesn't add to the already large footprint of this thing in my pocket.
How about the Otterbox cases.. anyone have experience with them on other devices (not out yet for the evo)
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-evo-4g-cases/
My buddy has a well-worn one on his iPhone that has been through hell and still looks good.
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How about the Otterbox cases.. anyone have experience with them on other devices (not out yet for the evo)
http://www.otterbox.com/htc-cases/htc-evo-4g-cases/
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i have the body glove universal holder from radio shack which works for me. however, i am looking at getting the Seidio Innocase holster case combo... which is a steal on amazon as the case itself is $30 at sprint and the combo is $30 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innoca..._1_4?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1282702286&sr=8-4
i already tried the case and its nice and fits inside the body glove holder too, snuggley like pigs in a blanket at ihop.
Shouldn't this be in the Accessories forum?
(Black TPU case FTW.)
Yep... should be in accessories thread... my bad.
Are the otterbox cases thin though... I'm really looking for the thinnest case out there.
I always just wait for some YouTube reviews to pop up, shows me are how big the case is in real life. (Or as real as I care to get.)
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Yep... should be in accessories thread... my bad.
Are the otterbox cases thin though... I'm really looking for the thinnest case out there.
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Looking at the impact series case it doesn't look to be too bad. I really like the looks of the bottom two cases, so I signed up to be notified when they come out. I had the Sprint Body Glove case, had since release actually, but the volume rocker area just cracked last week. Lasted longer then most I suppose.
I've got the Seidio Innocase holder IceCreaMan linked to and it has been nice. It's got a nice texture, doesn't slide easily, isn't bulky, has a belt clip, and with the case on, it makes it so the camera doesn't stick out. It doesn't cover anything either so you still have your speakers, cameras, microphones, plugs, etc. Would definitely recommend it.
the Innocase II is a proven design in my opinion
its thin, and can take a drop (ive dropped mine from 8ft + onto concrete without any cracks in the case/damage to the phone)
I got a couple cheap cases from ebay; they're the clamshell design that has a front & back the snap together. They all felt too big and bulky though, so I got a Talon to replace 'em. Love it. Just snaps onto the back of the phone and protects the corners from drops and the camera from scratches when laying the phone on it's back. I have an InvisibleShield on the front to protect the touch screen from scratches.
The talon is almost like not having a case at all -- doesn't add much bulk to the phone.
And it's only 10 bucks.
Got my case today, I was a little worried because two days after I purchased it Ebay pulled all of the sellers listings and sent me a notice saying I could file a claim to get my money back. Since the seller had good feedback, and he had notified me that it had been shipped (from China), I decided to wait and see if it would show up, which it did.
I really like it, much better fit and quality than the Sprint body glove I had on my phone before. Time will tell if it lasts, but I have to say for $3.00, I am pretty impressed. It has a soft feel that gives a more secure feeling grip than the body glove, plus it is slightly thinner, but still protects the camera lens. Plus it is red, love the color.
Wish I could give a link to the one I got, the seller has put some of his cases back up, but no Evo cases yet.
Here is a link to a red rubberized hard case that looks very similar to the one I got.
Getting my vibe tomorrow, and want to get some stuff to protect it. Since it is a giant piece of plastic, it must be vulnerable to damage moreso than other phones. I will be putting the phone in my pocket most often.
Suggestions: Are Hard or Gel or Silicon or TPU the best material for cases in terms of dropping and scratching? Should I get a screen protector (don't want to spend more than a few bucks on this).
Please leave a little description or note so it's easier to understand the reasoning for the product. Thanks!
I've looked at some suggestions so far, with 10$ for 2 screens and other various expensive stuff. I was wondering if the cheaper ebay stuff such as http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Clear-LCD-S...811631?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a4730aaf would still be good for the vibrant? Definitely cost cutting.
Also, some TPU cases are just 1-2 dollars on ebay. Otterboxes on the other hand are +25$ sadly.
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real look ss is really good. 5stars on amazon. 10bucks
they give u a nice pkg with cleaning cloth, alcohol thing to clean ur screen, piece of tape to remove any remainning dusts before u apply the screen protector.
they give u 2screen protector btw
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Case mate tough case. Kinda pricey but really cool. It doesn't grip your pocket when you try to take it out. But it feels good in your hand.
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+1 on the realook screen protectors.
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No screen protector and use the black one from tmobile
Zagg invisible shield and otterbox commuter case. TPU cases from ebay is pretty good and cheeap also.
+1 on the realook sp and body glove flex chrome case. it might feel a little weighty but the lip on the faux chrome bit is well worth the size increase.
thanks! lots of suggestions here. it will help if you leave a little note about your suggestion since everyone has a different opinion (such as why you might want to avoid getting screen protectors)
Seidio Innocase or Otterbox commuter. Had the Otterbox on my Slide and it worked awesome. I got the Seidio for the Vibe because I also wanted the clip and so far all is good with it. I'm using the screen protector from T-Mobile cause I had it left from when my wife got hers, works fine for me.
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I have the bodyglove and it has worked well. I have dropped it twice and it still snaps back on and my phone is not scratched
I just ordered this http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp
and before that I had the $2 case off ebay the one with diamond back to it, and its a great case just wanted to try something different, check this out if you dont like the idea of barely there case http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Vibrant...226743?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5641ecd1f7 heard its a good one too.
Oh and dont listen to anyone who tells you not to get a screen protector, your screen will get scratched if you dont... my friend is a perfect example and he swears he never had his keys and phone in the same pocket.
anyone have the Tirdent Cyclops and like it?
well got my phone, and the guy already threw on a generic screen protector and gave me a clear argyle? silicon case on top. i guess i'll use these for now until i see the use for better.
i have never touched it naked then forever virgin
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anyone have the Tirdent Cyclops and like it?
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I have it and really like it. I was going to suggest it, but it might be too bulky for pocket carry. The outside would probably be covered in dust and lint also. I don't own the Otterbox Commuter, but I think the Trident Cyclops provides more protection. It has dust covers for the speakers and silicone plugs for the usb and headphone jack. Only thing unprotected would be the microphone hole.
in what sense would the speakers and plugs be unprotected--just dust? cant you use that keyboard compressed air blower for those?
i was wondering because my silicone case makes it impossible to get the usb charging port open so i was considering it just leaving it open forever, but not if its vulnerable to dmg
I have the T-Mobile rubber one, I like it but I hate the lint/hair it collects. I also hate how it scratched the hell out of the bezel. But I think that woud happen with any other case.
I've been checking out the Trident one and thought it looked pretty good.
My girlfriend got a Seido case for her Droinc and it reminds me of the inCase cases for iPhones, I wish they'd make them for the Vibrant...
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I have the T-Mobile rubber one, I like it but I hate the lint/hair it collects. I also hate how it scratched the hell out of the bezel. But I think that woud happen with any other case.
I've been checking out the Trident one and thought it looked pretty good.
My girlfriend got a Seido case for her Droinc and it reminds me of the inCase cases for iPhones, I wish they'd make them for the Vibrant...
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why not try a soft cover? eliminates scratches
Nothing can be better than the Otterbox. Pricey though.
Is it worth the £16 in the uk? looks like just a bit of plastic to me, or is it more?
what cases do you guys recommend, i loved the casemate i had on my s2 had shockproof without to thick + had indents so phone screen didnt touch the table ect
To be honest? Not at all. But its a luxury item I suppose. If you got the extra cash, then its a good buy.
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I have the official bumper on my N4 and it's quite nice. Buttons are nice and clicky and ports are all easily accessible. It's just a piece of rubber(?) with silver-colored plastic around the border, I think, but it's very attractive in design and fits the phone perfectly. Just be careful when you're putting it on if your N4 has front and back screen protectors. It has a habit of lifting the corners of my screen protector if I'm not paying attention while putting it on. It's a very minimalist case, obviously, but it's just thick enough to keep the screen/camera lens from touching anything, should you rest the phone on a flat surface.
I haven't dropped my phone to know whether it will keep it safe or not, but it's probably on part with any other slim/minimalist case.
It's more like £22 after you include postage.
I wouldn't mind so much but I didn't like the bumper at all. It made the phone too big and uncomfortable to hold.
Whelan189 said:
Is it worth the £16 in the uk? looks like just a bit of plastic to me, or is it more?
what cases do you guys recommend, i loved the casemate i had on my s2 had shockproof without to thick + had indents so phone screen didnt touch the table ect
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If you want a bumper like the nexus 4 one you can buy this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shenit-Bump...SY0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359591734&sr=8-1
Its cheaper and its an exact replica it also has free shipping.
I personally didn't like the bumper. It's a very nice looking bumper but I hated the bulky feel of it. If it was much slimer it would have been my favorite case.
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I personally didn't like the bumper. It's a very nice looking bumper but I hated the bulky feel of it. If it was much slimer it would have been my favorite case.
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Definitely agree with you. It feels much wider than it really is. I kept it on for barely 10 minutes before switching to a nillkin snap cover. Feels way better.
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nkawal said:
Definitely agree with you. It feels much wider than it really is. I kept it on for barely 10 minutes before switching to a nillkin snap cover. Feels way better.
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wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
trainerKEN said:
wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
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I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
disynthetic said:
I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
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They revised their design and apparently the newer ones are better. If yours splits they'll send you a new one.
I have the original design with no problems at all.
disynthetic said:
I've some bad news for you about the poetic bumper. It will come apart at the seems within a month. The glue between the rubber and the plastic began to separate after a week of handling. After 3 it was completely loose 90 percent of the way around. That's what you get for saving a little money.
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You get a free replacement. Jesus.. people making a big deal out of nothing.
They send u free replacement, no questions asked. The company is at a loss replacing bumpers. Give them some respect for at least trying to make it right by having good customer support.
IMO, nothing special
I ordered one of the bumper cases and got it way back in December, and personally I didn't think it was anything special (in fact, I vastly preferred the feel of the phone without it, as the bumper rises slightly above the edge of the screen so you can no longer feel the angled glass around the sides of the phone).
So I auctioned it on eBay and someone bought it for just over £50, so I can't exactly complain
zephiK said:
You get a free replacement. Jesus.. people making a big deal out of nothing.
They send u free replacement, no questions asked. The company is at a loss replacing bumpers. Give them some respect for at least trying to make it right by having good customer support.
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The thing is.. if your replacement has the same fault, what good is it, really?
Jeez, guess in the only one who really enjoys the bumper
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jpde said:
The thing is.. if your replacement has the same fault, what good is it, really?
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Wow! Do you not know how to read? It was stated that the new ones are improved/revised. It's a simple adhesive issue, I emailed the seller and he replied that all the units being shipped are the new ones without any issues
You're acting as if a bad transmission was designed for a new car and there are already thousands and thousands sold. It's not rocket science to fix the adhesive issue.
And for me, it's not about saving "a few dollars", I'd prefer the Google one accept I recently moved to Canada and my American credit cards don't work with buying anything at the Canadian Play Store (other than apps). My gf ordered the N4 for me as my birthday gift. As it's already a very pricey gift, I didn't want her spending any more so I told her not to buy the bumper.
trainerKEN said:
wow, I can't believe the bumper actually makes it big enough to bother some people.... I thought the whole idea of the bumper was to keep the size close to it, bare. (I'm still waiting for my N4 and Poetic bumper to be delivered)
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the bumper doesn't make the phone much thicker. That isn't the issue. The issue is how wide the phone feels with the bumper on. It definitely is not a slim bumper in comparison to poetic's.
That's why it's called a bumper, bumper is for bumping meaning protection on impact. The thicker the better the protection, the slimmer the lesser of protection, simple like that, so stop whining and complaining if you do not understand the meaning of the words. Plus people with bigger hands will feel it comfortable and ppl with small hands most probably wouldn't like it, but that's all personal, as far as quality is concern that's the best offer on the market today regarding BUMPERS.
trainerKEN said:
Wow! Do you not know how to read? It was stated that the new ones are improved/revised. It's a simple adhesive issue, I emailed the seller and he replied that all the units being shipped are the new ones without any issues
You're acting as if a bad transmission was designed for a new car and there are already thousands and thousands sold. It's not rocket science to fix the adhesive issue.
And for me, it's not about saving "a few dollars", I'd prefer the Google one accept I recently moved to Canada and my American credit cards don't work with buying anything at the Canadian Play Store (other than apps). My gf ordered the N4 for me as my birthday gift. As it's already a very pricey gift, I didn't want her spending any more so I told her not to buy the bumper.
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There's a post in the other thread that the so called "solution" did not always fix the problem, and frankly I find it hard to believe it's just about the glue. There's just not enough contact area between the rubber and the hard plastic. It's a design issue.
As for the free replacement. it's still annoying having to get one in the first place. Don't they test drive their own products?
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That's why it's called a bumper, bumper is for bumping meaning protection on impact. The thicker the better the protection, the slimmer the lesser of protection, simple like that, so stop whining and complaining if you do not understand the meaning of the words. Plus people with bigger hands will feel it comfortable and ppl with small hands most probably wouldn't like it, but that's all personal, as far as quality is concern that's the best offer on the market today regarding BUMPERS.
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Exactly like you said, everyone has different opinion upon the thickness of the bumper. We are all just chipping in our own views.