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Hi, yes, it seems I'm too cheap to own an EVO. I really don't want to pay $25 for an Seidio Active even though they seem to currently be the best cases available. I'd like something with drop protection, but not sure of what actually offers it. I don't want to spend over $15 since I need two of them (wife and I).
Do the TPU cases offer any drop protection? What about the Amzer Silicone Jelly Skins?
Thanks for any help, I've done quite a bit of searching and haven't found much with regard to drop protection (even for the Active).
Has anyone dropped their phone with no case and had it survive, not that I'm considering no case, but was curious on durability of the phone in general.
I saw this on Amzer's site: http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Simple-Click-On-Case-with-Screen-Protector-Rubberized-White-P88424.htm# but it doesn't seem to cover much of the top or side of the phone, guessing because it's hard and only one piece so there would be no way to get it on otherwise...
my phone definitely didn't survive a good drop.. roughly 5 ft to sidewalk. I turned into the most depressed drunk ever
spanky34 said:
my phone definitely didn't survive a good drop.. roughly 5 ft to sidewalk. I turned into the most depressed drunk ever
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Cracked glass or worse? Did it have a case on it?
I'm using one of the platinum cases from BB and a Clarivue screen protector. I dropped my phone from about 4 feet up, it hit the pavement and slid another 10 feet. The case is nicked a bit, but other than that the phone is great.
i would not say your to cheap to on an evo but its normal when you have a new phone come out for manufactures and retailers to up the price.
Here's a quick testimonial for a TPU case:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/116469-another-style-tpu-case-2.html#post1267659
misticjeff said:
Here's a quick testimonial for a TPU case:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/116469-another-style-tpu-case-2.html#post1267659
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I'm strongly considering the TPU, but wish their were more colors available. I want a white one and my wife wants about 2-3 different colors... I saw they had them on DayDeal.com but for $12.95...
fldash said:
I'm strongly considering the TPU, but wish their were more colors available. I want a white one and my wife wants about 2-3 different colors... I saw they had them on DayDeal.com but for $12.95...
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Black only...
http://www.evocases.net/?page_id=140&shopp_pid=1
I went with the Epik TPU cases, I'm sure they are all basically the same, but I had read quite a few posts about those that liked it better than the other TPU cases. Plus was in no hurry since who knows when Sprint is going to have my EVOs available for me so ordering from Hong Kong was really cheap.
On launch day the only case I could get was the gel case from the sprint store. I have dropped my phone getting out of the car, was sitting on my lap and forgot! Seems I always do that... anyway I did survive was only about a 3' drop to the pavement and landed on the corner phone survived without a mark. I'm sure I got lucky though cuz it hit the corner. If it would have fallen on the screen it most likely would have been replaced. So while the gels do offer some protection it really matters how they land! Do yourself a favor and decide for youself how much protection you need so you can't blame someone else for not telling you the right one to get. After all you did spend 200 on the phone! What's another 25 to protect it.
I don't really disagree with you, but my wife is on edge already about us getting them... Originally only I was going to get one, then she played with one at the Sprint store and said she wanted one too... She normally just gets free phones... So we start adding up the accessories we need and she's like 'wow', of course. I already told her to be prepared for the first bill because it's basically 2 months, which is mainly why I think she's so uptight about getting so many accessories at the moment.
does anyone know if seidio or otterbox have any plans on releasing a case for the trophy?
I just ordered one by Incipio. Hopefully it's pretty decent.
any update if you got your cases in. would like to know a good case.
I just ordered the Incipio Silicrylic case for my Trophy. I can't post the link to it because I'm forum n00b lol.
I'll report back when I get it, but there's a good chance I won't get it until I get back from taking a graduate course next week. I'm leaving on Sunday, and with the free shipping, it might not come until on Monday or later.
In my opinion it's on par with case manufactures like Seidio and Otterbox. This is my first Incipio product and i like it. Had it for over a week now. The silicone is nice and soft, doesn't attract too much lint or dust and it wipes clean better then other silicone cases. It's very tight fitting so theres no movement at all which is good when comparing to cases like the Seidio Innocase surface which will cause little micro scratches on your phone once dust or dirt gets between the case and the phone.
It also comes with a free screen protector which was a nice touch. Kinda expensive at $29 but definitely worth it to protect your investment. Free shipping was good, and it my case took 4 days to arrive from California to NJ.
Another thing to note is that the case definitely makes the buttons easier to press. They seem more defined now, volume buttons act like separate up and down buttons instead of one long rocker. Power and camera buttons are easier to find and press as well. The holes are also nicely designed for the headphones, mic and charger. Most hard cases I've used have slacked in that ares. the charger port is always undersized and most of the time requires you to take the case off to charge the phone.
I have 5 cases for my Evo 4G and if Incipio made a Silicrylic for that phone I would use it over the other cases i have hands down.
Thanks very much for the review and the pics! I'm also in NJ, and I ordered mine on Monday, so I'm hoping I get it by Friday then... I'm glad to hear the the buttons are more defined; the one review on their website said the same thing.
Looks good, think i might buy one. I usually dont case phones, but this one seems kinda hard to hang onto.
Okay, perhaps I'll get flamed for this because it does not fit someone's definiton of "quality" - but I wanted to share that I am blown away by the fit and quality of the Ebay $8.49 case I bought for my Trophy. It does in fact feel a bit rubberized and fits perfectly.
And - while playing, my son dropped the phone from about 3 feet, on the street. I heard the sound of something falling apart and had that sinking feeling. When I looked - the case popped apart, but the case and the phone are completely undamaged and after popping it back on, it is as if nothing happened.
I am okay with that!
The case I got was this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-7-Trophy-69...712636?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a77bbabc
I would hope there wouldn't be any flaming! That case looks good to me. I'm glad it worked for you in a time of need lol
I took a few photos so you can see the fit of the Ebay case I mentioned:
And the back:
I've always like the Silicrylic cases I've had for my other phones and since my local Verizon stores (corporate and agent) have absolutely nothing for the Trophy, I may bite the bullet and spend 30 bucks on the Incipio case. I just kind of wish the acrylic part came in different color choices for a little extra 'flair'...
Wow, I'm a dingbat. I see the different color options now... Not that many, I have to say. Perhaps I'm a little too anal retentive, but a blue on black color scheme would match my device theme.
Has anyone gotten anything from Boxwave? They seem to have some decent looking cases but they seem a bit steep. I've never had any of their products before so I'm unfamiliar with them.
diavolo770 said:
Wow, I'm a dingbat. I see the different color options now... Not that many, I have to say. Perhaps I'm a little too anal retentive, but a blue on black color scheme would match my device theme.
Has anyone gotten anything from Boxwave? They seem to have some decent looking cases but they seem a bit steep. I've never had any of their products before so I'm unfamiliar with them.
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Yeah, I have purchased some power supplies and cables from them. It was all a decent quality product. I would buy from them again.
I'm looking to get a case for my SGS2, i picked it up locally on CL a few weeks ago and the film that was on the back cover is starting to get messed up, figure I should just get a case.
Anyhow, i'm looking for a case that is easy going in and out of the pocket (a must, its why i have left the film on it, nice and easy out of the pocket), dot need or care about kickstand, and looking to get it on amazon, been looking at all the cases i could find on amazon and came up with two that i think fit the bill, any one have experience with them?
- http://www.amazon.com/Trident-AG-T9..._1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714166&sr=1-8
and
- http://www.amazon.com/Fishbone-Cove...=wireless&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714551&sr=1-5
was also looking at skins as well, just for the extra bit of protection, which of these would be best?
- http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil..._23?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714551&sr=1-23
- http://www.amazon.com/invisibleSHIE...OCBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332713547&sr=8-2
- http://www.amazon.com/invisibleSHIE...amsung-Hercules/dp/B0064NO8HI/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
The Aegis case is great (not sure about the Fishbone one though), can't really go wrong.
I would probably go with this one;
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSK3SS..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332720616&sr=1-3
As for skins, don't bother with full skin. If you want a screen protector, Invisishield is excellent, my brother has it on his International S2 and it's very clear and nice, he loves it.
Personally I don't use a screen protector on mine, no issues with scratches whatsoever, not even fine scratches.
Yeah, if you want a good screen/case combo, can't go wrong with Aegis or my preference the Seidio case and invisishield screen protector.
i know when i had the Seido Activ case for my Nexus S it was a bit "grippy" and pulled my pocket out when brining the phone out (slight annoyance), is that one the same?
Having the film is more for the back/sides protection, i saw some threads about how some cases can scratch it up.
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I'm looking to get a case for my SGS2, i picked it up locally on CL a few weeks ago and the film that was on the back cover is starting to get messed up, figure I should just get a case.
Anyhow, i'm looking for a case that is easy going in and out of the pocket (a must, its why i have left the film on it, nice and easy out of the pocket), dot need or care about kickstand, and looking to get it on amazon, been looking at all the cases i could find on amazon and came up with two that i think fit the bill, any one have experience with them?
- http://www.amazon.com/Trident-AG-T9..._1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714166&sr=1-8
and
- http://www.amazon.com/Fishbone-Cove...=wireless&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714551&sr=1-5
was also looking at skins as well, just for the extra bit of protection, which of these would be best?
- http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil..._23?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332714551&sr=1-23
- http://www.amazon.com/invisibleSHIE...OCBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332713547&sr=8-2
- http://www.amazon.com/invisibleSHIE...amsung-Hercules/dp/B0064NO8HI/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
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For the skin, I would recommend a Ghost Armor one. I just got mine and I'm in love with it. You can barely notice the screen protector is on it, and it works great. Also the texture of the carbon fiber feels great and will keep your phone looking and feeling just like new.
What about this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Sa..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1332726722&sr=1-2
It looks great, I brought it and Im a happy customer
i bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Hybrid-Silicone-Durable-Kickstand/dp/B0070DGQW6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332729809&sr=8-1
im using the sedio active case with clip. not too bulky and easy goes in and out of pocket.
but if you wear skinny jeans like some of these kids nowadays then go with the thinnest case possible.
ended up getting the fishbone one, will update when it shows up (it was @ the $10 mark which i had a gift card on amazon for that amount)
i didnt care for the fishbone case. i have a black one and i dont like the way it feels and it seems to kinda pick up lint in my pocket. i have one pretty much new just sitting here lol. i like this case the best.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...9-Packaging/dp/B005YEFM8M/ref=pd_rhf_se_shvl4
The Best Case Ever
The 3DO impact resistant case that Tmobile sells is the best case for any cell phone I have ever seen. It doesn't hang up on clothing like other gel cases and the 3DO technology is outstanding. You must see this case to believe how great it is. Meanwhile check out the videos here and on YouTube (search 3DO)
http://bit.ly/f2gHRk
In my opinion this case is worth every penny and then some. It feels awesome in the hand, doesn't hang up in a pocket and offers superb impact protection.
Has anyone bought or tried this case? in looks very interesting as its so thin it may be comparable to buying something like the Bodyguardz skins without the hassle of sticking that stuff on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1mm-Ultra...sesPouches&hash=item4165054cf6#ht_2462wt_1168
Got a few days ago, pretty good, very very thin but slippery. Did a quick video to show it in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG2HBa-62Rc
i've got one. its about 0.5mm thick in some parts, so the only thing its good for is protecting the phone's body from scratches. it offers no drop protection, and no camera protection, and its not grippy either.
i prefer my ringke slim case and my anymode pebble jelly case, theyre grippy and dont add much bulk, and offer decent protection for the corners of the phone (if you drop your phone, its more likely to land on a corner) and it goes slightly over the edges of the screen, so if your phone does land face first, the glass is less likely to touch the ground, making it less likely to shatter.
Thanks Souai, I had the ringke for my galaxy s2 and i found that after a while it started stretching out and not fit the phone properly. The reason why im so keen on these ultra thin ones is more as an alternative is the skin shields. ill check out the pebble case though.
looks similar to the Case Mate Barely There.
shohid1234 said:
Has anyone bought or tried this case? in looks very interesting as its so thin it may be comparable to buying something like the Bodyguardz skins without the hassle of sticking that stuff on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1mm-Ultra...sesPouches&hash=item4165054cf6#ht_2462wt_1168
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i have the Original Moshi Back Cover for my Note. man the Grip is awesome! really! i mean i have the white Note and u know the white Note has different back cover than the Black one. its so shinny and slippery! but this Moshi cover gives me the real grip! got that for about Rs 5000 (approx US $ 54), but its worth the money!
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i have the Original Moshi Back Cover for my Note. man the Grip is awesome! really! i mean i have the white Note and u know the white Note has different back cover than the Black one. its so shinny and slippery! but this Moshi cover gives me the real grip! got that for about Rs 5000 (approx US $ 54), but its worth the money!
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$54 seems a a lot for a case, the 1mm is just $4 including delivery.
lol 5000 INR is not 54$ its more than 100$ to my knowledge and also that for a case is too much IMHO...
Anyway I would have bought one if it was sold from Amazon . Looks nice
Yeah, I hate ebay and their bloody fees, Ive ordered one though , it'll take a few weeks for it to arrive, ill report back then.
shohid1234 said:
Has anyone bought or tried this case? in looks very interesting as its so thin it may be comparable to buying something like the Bodyguardz skins without the hassle of sticking that stuff on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1mm-Ultra...sesPouches&hash=item4165054cf6#ht_2462wt_1168
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I ordered some from ebay (the seller sold them in pairs) - one was cracked from the start and unusable, and the other was slightly warped from being stuffed in the padded envelope. I found them to be not very grippy, and the cut-out for the m/usb was quite sharp, and being as I rest the Note on my little finger when I hold it one-handed, painful!
Hope you have better luck than I did - I just use the Note bare-back now!
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I ordered some from ebay (the seller sold them in pairs) - one was cracked from the start and unusable, and the other was slightly warped from being stuffed in the padded envelope. I found them to be not very grippy, and the cut-out for the m/usb was quite sharp, and being as I rest the Note on my little finger when I hold it one-handed, painful!
Hope you have better luck than I did - I just use the Note bare-back now!
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Every time i buy a new phone get into a mad rush to buy cases for it, i use them for a week or two then ditch them because I prefer to use the phone bare, i'll probably do the same as you Towserspvm2000, but at below 3 quid a pop im not going to be losing out on much if it is crappy.
Just got this case from China. I like it. Simple and almost like it is bare. Only issue is the buttons are a little harder to push. But not a deal breaker. This is my third case. thinnest and the lightest. Not bad for $4US. Just got to make sure I don't drop it. More for scratch protection than anything.
hey guys, got the case and its pretty good but bloody slippery. Put up a youtube video to show it in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG2HBa-62Rc
Hey xda
Im looking for a proper case for my s3. Right now i have the official flipcase on my phone, but its just too slippery. I dropped my phone 2 tiles because of my case despite being very careful. It slipped out of my pocket once and one time I only got hold of the flip part and the phone fell. Both from 50 cm so nothing to worry about. Before having the s3, i had an ipod touch and i always used it naked with a pouch. But I dont want any scratches on my s3 back (however there are already some on it) so im looking for other protection. I dont tend to drop my phone a lot. Dropped my ipod once in 1,5 years and my s3 2 times (because of the grip). I was looking around and saw a plastic carbon battery cover replacement, but I also do think im better safe than sorry and i should get a more protective case.
I want a case that:
- doesnt add too much bulk
- offers good/decent protection (also borders at the front of the screen)
- a kickstand would be very nice to have (as i watch a lot of youtube on my phone)
- doesnt cost me a leg (€30 max i guess)
- doesnt mess the responsiveness of
Ofcourse i already checked some cases and found the case mate tough and case mate pop. I also do like the look of spigen cases.
Hope you guys have some good suggestions.
Bye mutn
I've had the UAG case for a while and its the best case I've ever had. It does NOT have a kickstand, but its great with drop protection while still keeping the phone nice and slim. I got mine for $30 on amazon, but they are probably cheaper by now.
I have been looking around and I really Like the UAG.
Could someone post a trustworthy link to the slate blue and the Black one on Amazon.co.uk as I live in Europese.