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[Q] Case for Extended Battery

I'm wondering what case people are using with extended batteries. My buddy bought this battery. It is working well for him, so I was going to order one. However I need to have a case that is going to protect my Evo. I'm currently using the Otterbox Commuter and would prefer one that offers similar protection. Any help is appreciated.

I don't use a case. I just use the screen protector. Granted, I don't have any kids around, so it's just more taking care not to drop it on concrete or something.

I just ordered the Trident Electra case which comes with a 2800 mAh battery:
http://www.cyclopscase.com/categories/Electra-Series/HTC-EVO-4G/
Seidio also has cases for the extended battery:
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4218.htm
If you do a quick search on eBay and Amazon, there's also a few silicone and TPU cases out there too.
Hope this helps!

Search for "case" in reviews.
Saw this right away:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LOBXZ2/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk

raptorjet22 said:
I just ordered the Trident Electra case which comes with a 2800 mAh battery:
http://www.cyclopscase.com/categories/Electra-Series/HTC-EVO-4G/
Seidio also has cases for the extended battery:
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4218.htm
If you do a quick search on eBay and Amazon, there's also a few silicone and TPU cases out there too.
Hope this helps!
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I second the trident case. great case. Comes with a hard protective shell that has a built in screen protector and a rubber bumper in a variety of colors.

any thin case reccommendations?

seidio case
Seidio cases are the best.

Would you guys recommend the seidio extended case and battery over the Trident extended case and battery?
And why?
Edit: NM, I'll figure it out
~ I'm a fungi

I prefer the trident case over seidio for the simple reason that seidio, customer support stinks.

The moretalktime.com website has a tpu case that works with a 3500mA battery
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I got the seidio extended rugged case and I couldn't be happier
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Seidio Surface Combo Case Review

Made a review for everyone of this awesome case!
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?3333-Seidio-Surface-Combo-Case-Review

If anybody was wondering, I got mine in today and it does fit with an SGP screen protector installed.

How thick compared to tpu?

Someone picked one up today for me and will be returning it tomorrow. Very cheap and unattractive. This is what I have come to expect from siedo so no surprise here. Ordering Ballistic.
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I had one of these for my Evo 3D and loved it. I'm rocking the combo case from Sprint now. It's decent but doesn't protect the top and bottom of the phone.
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I feel that with the exception of the volume button cover and the case being soft instead of hard plastic, the TPU case is just as elegant and much more wallet friendly.

I am satisfied with my seidio case. It offers some protection without adding a lot of bulk. It also has a matched holster available and I am able to put it in the holster and remove it with one hand. This is something that I could not do with the sprint case.

I use the Seido holster and a TPU case.
Perfect Combo. TPU fits perfectly in holster.

spridell said:
I use the Seido holster and a TPU case.
Perfect Combo. TPU fits perfectly in holster.
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Which holster do you use - active or surface?

I want to try this case, but I need to know how it compares to the tpu in regards to thickness. Will it be thinner than a TPU?

Did you order yours from Seidio or Amazon?
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bts0004 said:
Which holster do you use - active or surface?
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Surface holster. Fits perfectly.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-surface-holster-p/hlsseptasc.htm

Spridell, can we get some pictures of that combination please...
Pete

I got the same exact case & holster at Best Buy with their platinum branding. As you may already know Best BUY platinum brand stuff & seidio stuff is the same, just a different brands label. Only $34.99 at the big blue box. It looks exactly the same except where the one on the video says seidio, this one has the Pt inside a box like platinum on a element chart.
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I got the same exact case & holster at Best Buy with their platinum branding. As you may already know Best BUY platinum brand stuff & seidio stuff is the same, just a different brands label. Only $34.99 at the big blue box. It looks exactly the same except where the one on the video says seidio, this one has the Pt inside a box like platinum on a element chart.
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What is the sku? I want to get one bad...
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bluv4eva said:
Did you order yours from Seidio or Amazon?
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Seidio
10char

Does anybody else have a gap where the 2 pieces some together on their case? I noticed that there is a small gap on both sides after installing the case. I installed it properly and you can hear it latch when you press on the spot on the back. I dropped my phone and when it landed the bottom piece came off completely. I was hoping for a tighter fit.

I ordered mine from ebay and got it yesterday. The case is awesome. Its light and blends with the phone perfectly. Thanks for the review QBKing!!

is this thinner than the TPU case?
Is it just on/off or are there little stickies and crap for the phone to fit snugly?
What is the wear/tear like? Does it disintegrate or pop off when you drop it three feet or so onto the concrete? (TPU case remains intact)
JC

I purchased the the Platinum Series case (seidio re-branded) from best buy $34.99 and included the belt clip. I like the matte feel of the case and its looks however the fitment isn't there. everything seems snug except the area near the bottom where the top and bottom piece meet. The tolerances are too large and allows for a fair bit of slop. One friend said upon showing him my phone "oh my your phone is already falling apart" (referring to the sloppy case)
I did however just come up with a fix for this. I lined the part with a bit of electrical tape to snug up the fitment, now feels rock solid! and I really like the case more!
I can include pics if there is any interest.

cases w/ extended battery

Anyone know which cases are confirmed to fit the extended battery?

Otterbox Defender series works great one mine.

Are there any cases that don't double the bulk of the phone that will fit correctly? Maybe a TPU case?

I got the Incipio Sycrillic case with mine. The extended battery doesn't really add that much bulk so the case still fits.

How much longer would the battery last? About double or so I would guess?

The extended battery is 2100 mAh, so it should give about 25% - 30% more usage time. The battery adds hardly any bulk to the device. It fits with the Otterbox Defender series (a tight fit but it works), any silicone case, and the Incipio Double Cover that Verizon sells. It does not fit with Verizon's Shell Holster Combo (with the kick stand).

mrnash23 said:
The extended battery is 2100 mAh, so it should give about 25% - 30% more usage time. The battery adds hardly any bulk to the device. It fits with the Otterbox Defender series (a tight fit but it works), any silicone case, and the Incipio Double Cover that Verizon sells. It does not fit with Verizon's Shell Holster Combo (with the kick stand).
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25%-30%?
I think it's more like 13-14%%
25% of 1850mAH is 462mAH (so 2312mAH total) and this is only 2100mAH...
Supposedly the TPU cases still work on this.

I'm looking for one of those barely-there TPU cases for the GN. It's too thin and the extended battery doesn't even thicken it up, plus its slippery.

ebay
im pretty sure ebay will have them for like 5 or 6 dollars.. thats where i normally get my external wall chargers from they get the job done

SaitheShaman said:
I got the Incipio Sycrillic case with mine. The extended battery doesn't really add that much bulk so the case still fits.
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How do you like the Incipio Case? Does it add alot of bulk? Does it add alot of weight?

player911 said:
I'm looking for one of those barely-there TPU cases for the GN. It's too thin and the extended battery doesn't even thicken it up, plus its slippery.
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Barely there is by Casemate, TPU is a company now named Ditztronic. Or, does Casemate Barely There use TPU (the material) as a case.
I read a review about the Barely There that siad it doesn't actually cover the whole phone, so if you drop it on the bottom, there is no protection. That was deal breaker.

What about the commuter series? My defender is too bulky

This sucks... one major reason for buying the phone was due to it's lightweight thin build.. and I can't really seem to find a case that leaves the phone thin and light..
I really like the Verizon shell/holster combo but it doesn't fit the extended battery
May have to risk going naked
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Powell730 said:
This sucks... one major reason for buying the phone was due to it's lightweight thin build.. and I can't really seem to find a case that leaves the phone thin and light..
I really like the Verizon shell/holster combo but it doesn't fit the extended battery
May have to risk going naked
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Fuhhh.. are you serious? I ordered the extended battery hoping that it would fit the shell/holster set. I like it because it's simple and has a kickstand that I want to use. So the shell doesn't snap onto the gnex?

Correct.. just barely doesn't fit. That's exactly why I like it.. not too thick and it has the kickstand if I need it
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Thanks.. i guess i'll sell this and find another case..

I like the trident cases personally. I know that they are going to be releasing one mid january, but do you guys think that with the extended it will fit?

So the incipio feather case wont fit with the extended battery? I had imagined the 1-2mm would make it a tighter fit but the impact would be negligible - can someone confirm that with the extended battery it indeed wont fit?

CaseMate barely there fits fine with the extended battery. The incipio silicrylic fits, but has a slight gap at the sides where the hard plastic fits over the silicone.

Powell730 said:
This sucks... one major reason for buying the phone was due to it's lightweight thin build.. and I can't really seem to find a case that leaves the phone thin and light..
I really like the Verizon shell/holster combo but it doesn't fit the extended battery
May have to risk going naked
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Why don't you get a skin? They're tricky to put on and really only offer scratch protection, but probably better than nothing.

GSM extended battery case

Seeing as how the sticky is still blank for GSM extended battery, I'm hoping I can get an answer here. I'm looking at this case on ebay. I have the 2000Mah OEM extended battery and want to know if it will fit well. Does anyone have any experience with this case, or can recommend another inexpensive case that will fit my Gnex with the extended battery?

Shad0wguy said:
Seeing as how the sticky is still blank for GSM extended battery, I'm hoping I can get an answer here. I'm looking at this case on ebay. I have the 2000Mah OEM extended battery and want to know if it will fit well. Does anyone have any experience with this case, or can recommend another inexpensive case that will fit my Gnex with the extended battery?
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Go with these:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...alaxy+nexus&sprefix=androidified+gala,aps,191
They're sturdy, come in a variety of colors, fit the extended battery and you can show off your android love.

Diztronic matte. Better feel than the cruzerlites and they dont have the cheesy android on the back.

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Diztronic matte. Better feel than the cruzerlites and they dont have the cheesy android on the back.
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+1. If you want cheap and good looking, pick up a Diztronic case.

Like you, I am also wondering this question, but more specifically about thin hard shell cases.
I had a Case Mate Barely There case that I put on for 5 minutes with the standard battery. I was so loose I think it would have worked with the OEM extended battery, but I'm still waiting on that to be delivered and the case was so slick it was like trying to hold a heavily oiled piece of glass. ( I had the white case, which may have been the reason it was so slick because I have a black Barely There case on my Samsung Vibrant and it has much more grip. I wish that was the case with the white one.)
Right now I'm waiting on a S Line Wave TPU case to come in to hold me off while I do more research, but I can't seem to find any specific reviews or testimonials referring to certain hard shell thin cases, like the Incipio Feather, Case Mate Barely There, and Ringke Rearth, would work with the OEM Extended battery on the GSM Gnex. I've heard rumors and whispers in the wind that if you get the Verizon LTE Version of the Ringke Rearth case it may work, but I have been unable to confirm this.
It's a little annoying that there is enough of a difference between the GSM and Verizon versions, along with there being a difference in the sizes of these phones with their extended batteries. That makes 4 different phone sizes, and many many companies just say, "Will fit both GSM and Verizon models."
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

I own the diztronic case, Ringke slim and cruzerlite. I don't have a favorite since they all have their cons. Feel free to ask questions...
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Diztronic is the only case I buy now. Regardless of phone. They are amazing.

I'm using a diztronic case for my GSM Nexus with OEM extended battery. Can't beat it for its price and quality. No complaints here. I was using SGP Neo Hybrid before but the rubber back sagged just after 2 months.of use. I think this is partly because I used it with the extended battery.

ZINCOGNITO said:
I own the diztronic case, Ringke slim and cruzerlite. I don't have a favorite since they all have their cons. Feel free to ask questions...
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For your Ringke slim, did you order the lte version so it would fit with the gsm + extended battery? If so, how does it fit? Does it give that very very minor lip like a gsm Ringke on a gsm with standard battery? And what color is it? I'm looking at the White one but I'm worried the finish will be slippery and different from the other colors. I've had a case mate barely there on a Samsung vibrant and it was a nice slightly grippy finish, but the white barely there case for my gnex was very slippery it was returned the day I got it.

I'd suggest the Mercury case + extended battery from shimshop:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GOO...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item61cf74cb60
IMO much better design, color selection and durability than the other TPUs mentioned and fits GSM extended battery no problem.

ctscloud said:
I'd suggest the Mercury case + extended battery from shimshop:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GOO...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item61cf74cb60
IMO much better design, color selection and durability than the other TPUs mentioned and fits GSM extended battery no problem.
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If I didn't just get my SLine Wave TPU case I would have been all over this. Has a white one with cutouts for all the buttons, which I prefer. But alas I'm looking for a hard case..for some reason I don't love the TPU one as much. Chalk it up to personal preference, I suppose.

Case for SIII with Extended Battery

I recently purchased the Gorilla Gadgets extended battery for my SIII. At the same time, I ordered the snap on case that came with it. The problem is that it doesn't fit snugly around the sides of the device. Have any of you out there using extended batteries come across a good case for it? I thought I would ask here and hopefully save some money on other ill fitting cases.

Best I have found is Airbus on amazon. Its not perfect but its far better then the hyperion cases or the yesoo cases stay far away from yesoo. The airbus case did require punching out the mic holes with a paper punch as they were to small and blocking access.

Anything that isn't a TPU case?

At this point, I would be happy with anything that fits properly. The case from Gorilla Gadget is close, but not close enough, and I'm anal about my phone!

Seidioonline is the best I have found
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Have you considered Seidio's extended cases?
Not sure if Seidio's extended battery is the same dimensions as the GG one though.
I personally ordered the active and one of their batteries, though shipping is taking forever