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EVO Case Discussion - Best, Thinnest, Toughest, etc

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.)

bkfitz said:
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.

"Triple Armor Hybrid Case" Opinions? (Ballistic SG Knock Off?)

So I was surfing on ebay for a rugged case for my n4
I ran by this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triple-Armo...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5d43674502
It seems like a ballistic sg knock off but at a lower price
comes with screen protectors too if that matters for anyone...
Does ANYONE have any experience with this case? If so, please let us know!
Otherwise I'm going to order a Ballistic SG this week.....

mc704 said:
So I was surfing on ebay for a rugged case for my n4
I ran by this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triple-Armo...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item5d43674502
It seems like a ballistic sg knock off but at a lower price
comes with screen protectors too if that matters for anyone...
Does ANYONE have any experience with this case? If so, please let us know!
Otherwise I'm going to order a Ballistic SG this week.....
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I would order that ebay one instead of the SG.
I had the SG and it wasn't worth the money. The problem with it is that the silicone isn't a perfect fit so the nexus 4 slides up and down a bit. The plastic piece that goes over the inner silicone cover occasionally comes undone a bit (it's hard to describe exactly) which leads to more sliding of the nexus. The plastic piece doesn't stay on as well as I'd hoped because the silicon is too soft to let it really clamp on well.
That ebay one is much cheaper and appears to be basically the same.
The case I have now and would really recommend is the mybatt. In addition to a back plastic clamp on piece, it also has a front screen side snap on piece so its inner silicon layer is sandwiched securely. I haven't had any sliding issues like I did with the Ballistic. Here's a review someone did on the mybatt: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120148
It does come in a couple different colors. I have the all black one because I thought the white might get stained with dirt.

lazer155 said:
I would order that ebay one instead of the SG.
I had the SG and it wasn't worth the money. The problem with it is that the silicone isn't a perfect fit so the nexus 4 slides up and down a bit. The plastic piece that goes over the inner silicone cover occasionally comes undone a bit (it's hard to describe exactly) which leads to more sliding of the nexus. The plastic piece doesn't stay on as well as I'd hoped because the silicon is too soft to let it really clamp on well.
That ebay one is much cheaper and appears to be basically the same.
The case I have now and would really recommend is the mybatt. In addition to a back plastic clamp on piece, it also has a front screen side snap on piece so its inner silicon layer is sandwiched securely. I haven't had any sliding issues like I did with the Ballistic. Here's a review someone did on the mybatt: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120148
It does come in a couple different colors. I have the all black one because I thought the white might get stained with dirt.
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Thanks for your opinion!
I went ahead and bought it on Amazon through a third party for almost $6! (CHEAP price IMO) Ebay had it for 9 bucks :victory:
I read some reviews of it. It seems like people had a mix problem with the sensor cut out. Do you have any problems of your own or any cons you want to bring up?

mc704 said:
Thanks for your opinion!
I went ahead and bought it on Amazon through a third party for almost $6! (CHEAP price IMO) Ebay had it for 9 bucks :victory:
I read some reviews of it. It seems like people had a mix problem with the sensor cut out. Do you have any problems of your own or any cons you want to bring up?
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I personally didn't have that problem. It seems to have mainly been on the first few versions of it that came out. People didn't mention that issue as much after it had been out for awhile. I just got mine about a month and it's been fine.

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I personally didn't have that problem. It seems to have mainly been on the first few versions of it that came out. People didn't mention that issue as much after it had been out for awhile. I just got mine about a month and it's been fine.
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just to follow up with this post...
My case doesn't have this problem either so if anyone is interested in getting the Mybat Tuff Case & doesn't mind the bulk. I highly recommend it!:good:

My ballistic case fits perfectly without problem but hey that one is cheaper
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I have the Ballistic case and it fits good. Mine doesnt slide around in the rubber part and Ive never had the plastic cover fall off.
I do wish Gumdrop made a N4 case though.

Wood Back Discussion

A lot of people have got their new wood back Moto X's now so I thought I'd start a thread for discussion specific to that. I've seen both love and hate for them.
Personally, I was very disappointed by my Walnut back. I knew the backs were finished to look like their specific wood choice, but I was still expecting real wood with real grains. Unfortunately, it appears the real wood is just covered by a fake printed wood grain design much like the wood paneling and finishes of furniture and other electronics. It has a very unnatural, papery feel as well. Overall very disappointing, especially when a cheap skin can accomplish the same thing.
Quality control also seems to be lacking. My back was perfectly smooth but there are a number or reports of people with bumps, dents, and scratches. Great example here which looks like a bad application of the wood laminate (or whatever it is they're using for the surface grain).
I'm not trying to turn people away from getting the wood backs (it's still a great look) but I do want people to know what they're actually getting. I've exchanged mine for bamboo back, which is true bamboo and not a finish, but also ordered a DE with a second code I had just in case (will return one of them).

I had bamboo but due to some charging issue returned mine for walnut, I much prefer the black trim than white. I plan to get a real wood back by Toast and stick it on, but it depends on how much I like the pattern of mine walnut back when I received it, if it look nice enough I can just stick a wet apply screen protector on it and be done with.
Bamboo is the nicest I think and I would have stuck with it if isn't for the white trim. Also with bamboo if you pay attention to the edges, they are darker because it's where the cover is being glued to the phone, so it take away the look a little. I also feel the bamboo back being quit thin so I'm not sure how the walnut/ebony back will be.
Overall I much prefer fully black phone. I have a strong dislike of iPhones, so that may be one reason why I can't stand white phones.
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My ebony back had me bummed as soon as I opened the box. First, it had a white or greyish speck right in the middle of the back. It was not a scratch or dent. It had no depression of any kind; it was just not wood color. Second there was some marring around the flash and in the upper corners.
I knew it wasn't real ebony, but I at least expected something along the lines of laminate flooring or a cheap guitar. I agree with your assessment that it looks and feels like paper. Even without my unit's specific flaws, I am surprised that anyone would find this to be a good thing. Perhaps it is my experience of years ago working with veneer and cabinetry, but after seeing it I didn't even bother to turn it on.

I have to agree with this post honestly. I had ordered a "regular" back Moto X right before Christmas eve and was very happy with it! Then, when the rest of the wood backs came out on January 21, I was within my "return period" so I opted to order a Moto X with ebony back and then was going to return my original Moto X.
I got the ebony one like 3 days after placing the order and was seriously not too impressed. I think, I too, was expecting something different from what I received. I think the OP explained it best that it has a very paper feeling. It honestly felt like an "insert" and just didn't feel as nice as the regular back. Plus, I am VERY anal about keeping my things looking nice for the long-haul. I felt like the wood back just wouldn't old up over time, mostly with like palm sweat I was worried would eventually distort the look of the wood. Thankfully there were no dents or other oddities like the image I posted, it just wasn't what I was expecting it to be. I think I would've preferred it better if it was like a laminate or something like that. I ended up returning it in favor of keeping the original Moto X I bought.

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Bamboo is the nicest I think and I would have stuck with it if isn't for the white trim. Also with bamboo if you pay attention to the edges, they are darker because it's where the cover is being glued to the phone, so it take away the look a little. I also feel the bamboo back being quit thin so I'm not sure how the walnut/ebony back will be.
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I like my bamboo back but I do agree that being forced to have the white trim is a let down. Also I noticed the darkening around the edges and glue makes sense. I have a black front and I'm getting a black bumper case to cover the white trim and have a slight level of protection.

I absolutely love my walnut back. It's smooth and feels perfect.

I ordered walnut and dont know if im going to like it or not.
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I got the ebony and it's a beauty. Definitely scratch prone though. In fact there were scruffs right out of the box. Gonna get a full body protector for it instead of a case so I can see the beauty
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Hate how smooth the wood back is. Got the ebony and it looks gorgeous, but the feel just isn't there for me. I also don't really care for the edges that are made of metal and are sharp. The plastic backs are much more comfortable and don't make me nervous about dropping it.
Maybe I am just picky.

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Hate how smooth the wood back is. Got the ebony and it looks gorgeous, but the feel just isn't there for me. I also don't really care for the edges that are made of metal and are sharp. The plastic backs are much more comfortable and don't make me nervous about dropping it.
Maybe I am just picky.
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Are you sure that edges are made of metal?

nm.

do the toast covers add much thickness? I've never seen one live.

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I think it depend on which wood color you get, the walnut and ebony ones supposed to come with metal.
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I have a walnut back and the edges are plastic.

I've returned 1 Ebony backed Moto X because of an imperfection in the finish that was applied. It looks like the back was smudged or something before the finish was dry. I've ordered another one because aside from that, I didn't have any problems with the look and feel. It's an actual wood back so I feel like scratches and things of those nature will give it character! I could be fooling myself though.
Related to the Toast models, I just applied one to my gf's Moto X (bamboo) on Friday night and she really likes it. The white backing was definitely picking up a ton of dirt and scratches so it was very much needed. It actually surprised me that the backing doesn't add much to the dimensions of the phone. From what I can tell, it's actually pretty transparent feel wise with the edges.

I just received my Ebony today, and I'm in love with it. (Admittedly, it's the first new phone I've had since my HTC Inspire 3 years ago!) So anything at this point will feel amazing lol. I also haven't handled the regular version moto x. The ebony back is kind of papery as some have said, but I like the way it feels compared to my old aluminum/metal HTC Inspire. No imperfections in the finish at all. Very happy with it. My one and only gripe, is with sweaty hands, it can get a little slippery, but the device is so small i can almost wrap my one hand around the entire thing lol

I got my bamboo moto yesterday. Overall it feels simply amazing in the hand,it's just as ergonomic as the plastic and woven backs. The only worries I had were that it had some weird like damage to it, but after seeing others' bamboo moto,it's apparently a feature or unique look to the bamboo back. As others are saying, there is a dark border around the edges but you'll grow on it or learn to ignore it it isn't that big a deal. The only worries I have with the wood back are my very, very oily and sometimes sweaty hands as I'm at afraid I'll ruin the back. Overall, the bamboo is my favorite aesthetically and ergonomically. I recommend it over the sandy feeling Ebony or Walnut.
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The teak backs look awesome in person

i just received my bamboo today. i like it a lot but im a little disappointed that the wood doesnt come up flush with the white around it. theres a lip aroound it instead. its definitely real wood. i think they applied some kind of layer to protect it. remember the moto x does come with a nano coating to make it water resistant. so this might be whats applied to the wood also. overall im pleased since bamboo is really a plant rather than a tree so the layers are naturally thin.

My Walnut is perfect.

Got my bamboo on Friday and might send it back. It too has about 10-12 bumps on it also. Most are towards the bottom half of the device.
Its going to go back, I'm not happy with it. Will see if they can work out getting the extra $30 off again this time round...I still have a mesh black one that was also going to go back, but will have to hold onto it until the new one arrives.

Ballistic nylon, five feet to the cement, no case...

... and not a scratch. I was at the gym on the elliptical and my phone was knocked off the shelf up on the control panel to the ground by the woman on the next machine who tripped a little bit as she dismounted. I didn't see how the phone landed because at first I thought the woman had passed out or something and I was trying to break her fall. I was expecting carnage but I cant find a single mark on the phone. I have to figure I was lucky in this case and it does make me think, do I cover the sexy beast up or do I continue to go commando (so to speak) and hope for the best?
Anyhow I suppose it is good to know for the moment that the phone does stand some chance of surviving a drop onto a hard surface.

Awesome
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I'm terrified not to have a case on my phone's but just like you I've dropped mine once and nothing happen thank goodness.

I've dropped mine unprotected a few times, and I've yet to have any sort of scratches. Wonder what this stuff is made of haha
First time was while getting out of my car- out of my coat pocket onto cement. (This was probably the worst of the falls.)
Second, Out of my hand onto hardwood floors.
Third (and most recent-) again from my hand onto linoleum (in the kitchen this morning.)
And after all that- the phone is still passably new.

Yeah I was going naked since I love the nylon and had the free screen replacement, but a fall from my car to the cement ruined all of that fun. Gotta case up the replacement model now

I'm risking it without a case right now. I've got a Zagg screen protector, but the blue ballistic nylon is too nice to cover up. I've got the free replacement + square trade warranty so hopefully I'll be covered if anything happens

Similar experience here; skateboarding in Philadelphia (super rough concrete sidewalks and street), dropped from my hand, fell right onto the griptape and off onto the street. Small scratch on the black part of the frame that's not noticeable unless you look hard.

MyRCode said:
I'm risking it without a case right now. I've got a Zagg screen protector, but the blue ballistic nylon is too nice to cover up. I've got the free replacement + square trade warranty so hopefully I'll be covered if anything happens
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where did you get a zagg screen protector ?

frow86 said:
where did you get a zagg screen protector ?
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Zagg kiosk at the mall

MyRCode said:
Zagg kiosk at the mall
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Ok thanks, they dont have the turbo on there website

frow86 said:
Ok thanks, they dont have the turbo on there website
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Yeah... I didn't see it online when I registered it, so I just registered it as a Droid Maxx

I normally case em up right away not just for the protection but also to make them thicker, I find the most recent phones a little too thin to hold comfortably. With this one being a little more bulky than the current norm, a very comfortable shape for me, and the ballistic nylon which for some reason I find to feel very nice in hand I've been loathing the thought of wrapping the rascal.
That out the car door drop is the worst, done that one a few times. Seems like that rough pavement combined with the way it comes out kinda sideways so it skids a little when it hits are a killer.
I hit up Amazon for the casemate case, forget what they call it but its the clear one. I'm hoping it wont join my commuter case which I had on the phone for five minutes before it went in the drawer.

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I got the glass gadget gear protector and the blue ballistic nylon and I feel no need for a case

I just got the Metallic Black today. May have to take it back, I've noticed a clicking and soft spot where the Verizon logo is at.

alhadee12 said:
I just got the Metallic Black today. May have to take it back, I've noticed a clicking and soft spot where the Verizon logo is at.
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I have the same clicking and soft spot near the bottom of the back of the phone. Let me know how it goes. I have had mine for four weeks and I am not sure what they will do for me.

andy_fr said:
I have the same clicking and soft spot near the bottom of the back of the phone. Let me know how it goes. I have had mine for four weeks and I am not sure what they will do for me.
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I took it back and got the ballistic back version and this one doesn't have that problem.

Pinhole
My dog jumped and caught my headset wire and sent my Moto Maxx flying out of my hand onto the sidewalk. Looked none the worse for wear except for a tiny sharp feeling speck on back by camera. I was worried that the ballistic nylon was unraveling there. Looked at it under a microscope, and there is a tiny little hole in the nylon, perfectly round, like it landed on a pin. The edges of the hole were rough, that's what I felt. I took the blunt end of a wooden cotton-tip applicator and pushed down on the area, and it smoothed out. Now it feels fine and looks fine unless you look at it under the microscope! Weird little bit of damage though!
I think the phone is tough and looks cool, but the ballistic nylon is not very grippy, so I now slap a TPU case on it before I walk the dogs!

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I took it back and got the ballistic back version and this one doesn't have that problem.
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No, it has that issue in other areas and not the Moto logo.
Its a non-issue. There is a pocket of air between the backing and the internals. The back is not glued on and there is an adhesive for the QI charging coil. You pressing on it is probably touching that, making the noise.

adrynalyne said:
No, it has that issue in other areas and not the Moto logo.
Its a non-issue. There is a pocket of air between the backing and the internals. The back is not glued on and there is an adhesive for the QI charging coil. You pressing on it is probably touching that, making the noise.
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Thanks, with the new phone I haven't experienced any problems.

cushcalc said:
My dog jumped and caught my headset wire and sent my Moto Maxx flying out of my hand onto the sidewalk. Looked none the worse for wear except for a tiny sharp feeling speck on back by camera. I was worried that the ballistic nylon was unraveling there. Looked at it under a microscope, and there is a tiny little hole in the nylon, perfectly round, like it landed on a pin. The edges of the hole were rough, that's what I felt. I took the blunt end of a wooden cotton-tip applicator and pushed down on the area, and it smoothed out. Now it feels fine and looks fine unless you look at it under the microscope! Weird little bit of damage though!
I think the phone is tough and looks cool, but the ballistic nylon is not very grippy, so I now slap a TPU case on it before I walk the dogs!
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That hole may be for a noise cancelling microphone. Mine has it too. I had to use a magnifying glass to see it, it's particularly hard to see on the ballistic back, but mine has one too. What first drew my attention to it was that one of the cases I was looking at had a hole in the same location.

Case, Bumper or Naked?

I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.

I would go with a clear case, still shows the wood and protects the phone.

I'm either going to get a transparent/translucent case or a good quality bumper. I ended up going for the soft back rather than the leather so I'm more likely to get the case.
Personally, wouldn't keep the phone naked. At the very least, use the provided bumper for some sort of protection.

Dan76 said:
I'm still waiting on my "being Built" Moto Maker X Pure. Bamboo and black.
This phone having such customization potential, I'm curious what the majority of you are doing about cases. I've always used a case, but I want to show of my wood back and color choices.. and personally, I'm kind of hoping that it's tough enough to risk using naked daily.
What do you think?
Oh, and I'm likely to keep this for a long time and reselling is not something I'm worried about.
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Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.

brholt6 said:
Right now I'm just using the included bumper and a clear skin on the back. It works, but I'll probably move to a clear case once more become available. The clear skin looks fairly good, but it does make the bamboo look a little too shiny.
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Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?

met152 said:
Where did you get the clear skin for the rear? How does it hold up on the curves of the device?
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Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.

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Xtremeguard... They're having like a 90% off sale. Its OK. Doesn't cover from edge to edge...which is fine, otherwise the bumper would probably peel it off. It will protect it from scratches for now though. Adds a little grip, but not as much as I had hoped.
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Cool. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.

Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.

Dan76 said:
Awesome, thank you all for the replies. I keep feeling like I won't enjoy the phone unless it's naked, but I know you're right about protection. I may do a clear case... or a rubber bumper when more are released. I saw this one from another post in a different forum: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0154AQ3QK...colid=MDU2I2LQJJCF&coliid=INJ1ZBZYSLR2L&psc=1 looks decent.
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I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.

brholt6 said:
I had that case when I had my Nexus 6. I loved it. Felt great in the hand. That's what I was thinking of going with.
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How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?

Dan76 said:
How pocketable was it with that case... difficult to get in and out?
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Ya, if I remember correctly it was a little difficult on the N6 but not terrible. I'd think it'd be OK on this phone.

I bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012Y81GXA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
It sais to preorder but i ordered it and it came in the mail already, dont know if they only made a few or something, you could always email the seller and ask.
Im extremely impressed with it. I bought it as a cheap case to put on till i have more options. My only criticism was that it was a little loose on the sides, so what did i do ? I boiled it! thats right, i looked it up online and people boil tpu cases to shrink them a little. I boiled it in water for 3 minutes. it fits alot more snug now, still not perfect but close enough

I went with an otterbox so my kids dont break my phone

FYI - I've had the included "bumper" on my MXPE almost continuously since I received it.
I removed the bumper yesterday and, to my dismay, found nicks/pits in the longer metal edges of the phone. It looks like the anodized coating has worn away to show the brighter metal beneath (I have the dark grey/titanium metal color). I also noticed upon receipt that there was a slight chip in the finish at the edge of the SIM card door.
Fortunately my MotoMaker re-do unit is on its way to me (decided to go with wood instead of soft-touch), but I'm somewhat disappointed with the robustness of the metal finish. I almost wonder if this is why the "bumper" was packaged with the phone - though it looks like it might've done more harm than good by trapping scratchy debris.
Bottom line - I usually carry my phone naked except with a glass screen protector, but I'm wondering if this MXPE is going to need at least an edge bumper.
(I haven't fully scoured the forums to see if this is a known problem, but I certainly hope the finish on my re-do unit is more durable.)

I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"

joshuadjohnson22 said:
I'm going naked, I have moto care so I think I will go naked with this phone. So often cases seem to cause more wear than without so I will keep it "pure"
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Im trying that too, but I am only a month in and I already am seeing spots on the back where it seems that the varnishing is being removed? Have you noticed this yourself?

See-through case, fits like a glove - not loose. The best combination for me personally, the phone is still 100% visible but protected to some degree. Also I find soft silicone cases add more grip to what would otherwise be a slippery phone.

I-blason clear case from Amazon. Very happy with it.
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I'm currently using the i-blason clear case as well, and I'll second it as good option. I had decent drop onto a hard surface over the weekend, and the phone was no worse for the wear. I also have the Casemate naked tough case coming as well, which should be even better. I'm someone that likes to have a variety of cases (although with this phone I'm probably going to stick with clear ones), so I will probably end up getting a bumper or two as well. I don't think the included bumper is quite as bad as a lot of people said it was, but it fits kind of loose and I can see it breaking with a good drop. As much as I enjoy going naked with the phone, I didn't get Moto care, and the wooden back I got is fairly slippery, and I don't trust myself not drop it occasionally.

I have noticed that the clear bumper that came with the phone has started to scratch the very edges of the rounded glass. I'm going naked now. I don't use screen protectors and generally don't use cases or bumpers. I've never had a problem with scratching my devices. I also never resell my phones (I usually gift them to family members, friends, etc.), so slight scratches aren't a deal breaker for me.
I love this phone in its bare form :good: