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What's in the box - case?

Hey all,
I've got mine on pre-order and have been looking around for ideas about what comes in the box. I found this: http://www.slashphone.com/htc-touch-...unboxing-16485 and various other links to the same sourse.
It appears you get a charger, headphones, USB lead. However, there is no case?
There were rumours around that the special self-cleaning case might be included: http://www.phonemag.com/htc-touch-di...deo-052706.php but this is not present in the unboxing pics. For a phone to come from HTC without a case is a little strange...
Anyone found anything more about this???

I don't think it's gonna be in the box.
The case is about €15

case
O2 Orbit didnt have a case either, maybe thats just O2 but it does show they will drop it if need be

I think the Orbit 2 does come with a case AKA Touch Cruise

imranbashir_uk said:
I think the Orbit 2 does come with a case AKA Touch Cruise
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true. bought 2 orbit 2's and both had a case. they came with co pilot too. so maybe the one's without copilot didn't have a case.

i really think this phone needs to be cased
with that back it won't take long before it gets messed up

Htc Touch Diamond
I just got my Diamond this afternoon in Hong Kong and confirm that the case is not included.

HTC Diamond is without the case, the german xda diamond you will get with the case!

The contents of the box is probably region specific in some cases.

It appears that it will be case-less. So, I ordered the HTC slip case for it - only a £10'er so if I end up with two of them no big deal....
Now, TomTom is another matter - let's hope that comes with it!
R

Take a look what is inside the box:
No case.
UK English version just arrived from expansys

no cover box....it is too bad

skynet_ said:
Take a look what is inside the box:
No case.
UK English version just arrived from expansys
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Errrmm.. NO.. Dodgy grey Hong Kong import from expansys! They advertised tehm as "UK stock" but they were lying!

Jackster said:
true. bought 2 orbit 2's and both had a case. they came with co pilot too. so maybe the one's without copilot didn't have a case.
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I have got a business version, which does not include copilot and extras ( car charger/mount). And mines comes with the pouch(case). Advice to users. if you have the orbit2 please do not buy crystal cases or screen protectors form ebay because i bought a case and a protector and they do not fit as it is different.

Please can you post a pics of your package with accesories, was it from portugal

Juggles said:
Errrmm.. NO.. Dodgy grey Hong Kong import from expansys! They advertised tehm as "UK stock" but they were lying!
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Plenty of articles on this and HTC is not happy about it.
Especially as HTC Europe will NOT support Hong Kong import models (and they are easy to trace with S/N and Imei.
Wonder how long you gonna mis your Diamond if needed to send back (to Hong Kong) for repair.
Price comparison:
Bought mine in HK yesterday for 5600 HKD downtown . Should be around 700US.
Euro pricing avarage : 585 -600 Euro. Do the maths and understand why Expansys is importing (though they will mention it on their sites if it is UK / HK or whatever version normally)

Is there a screen protector included in the box? Some unboxing reviews I've seen included a screen protector; others make no mention of one.

Huey85 said:
Is there a screen protector included in the box? Some unboxing reviews I've seen included a screen protector; others make no mention of one.
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Yes, there is a SP in the box, but the quality is bad. Scratches easely, gives like a fume - dusty look when in sunlight.
I wait for a better quality OEM version - to reccomend.

ceevee369 said:
Yes, there is a SP in the box, but the quality is bad. Scratches easely, gives like a fume - dusty look when in sunlight.
I wait for a better quality OEM version - to reccomend.
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Yeah, most freebies that come in any package are generally crap to slightly acceptable quality. I guess it will do for the time being whilst I source out a full-body skin/shield or a good quality SP & case. Any word on Martin Fields SPs?

Huey85 said:
Yeah, most freebies that come in any package are generally crap to slightly acceptable quality. I guess it will do for the time being whilst I source out a full-body skin/shield or a good quality SP & case. Any word on Martin Fields SPs?
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It's already out, i have already put it on my Diamond, very happy about it.

Official HTC Diamond case - what what the hell is going on?

First of all HTC backtrack as they are now too stingy to include the pouch for the diamond with the phone itself.
Then nowhere, and I mean NOWHERE has any of the damn cases in stock. I placed an order with Expansys and now it says 25 days estimated wait for delivery. No other mobile vendor has any in stock and are only taking preorders with no ETA.
Just what the hell is going on? Who is going to put a touch diamond in their pocket with no protection? Why were HTC not prepared for this?
Anyone know of any place that has one in stock? Im based in the UK. I dont want the one with a belt clip.

my diamond has no scratches and is always in my pocket.
maybe coz im careful not to put anything else in the pocket i ahve my touch diamond in

get a rubber case of ebay
i have had one on my trinity for 2 years now
the phone still looks like new
or you can get something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Krusell-Orbit...hash=item370066715175&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

Well I rang Expansys, and just as I thought - they have over 600 backorders for this. Which leads me to ask again.. were HTC not prepared for this??!

I can understand your complaints..but..
have you considered sth like that? That's what I got:
http://wmexperts.com/reviews/cases/review_golla_parrot_case.html
It's fantastic + can be used as a wallet too
I got the green camo one for 15 euros.

probably O2 Germany bought all of the first production. They sold much over 1000 diamonds, all WITH the HTC case.
The case is very nice and worth waiting for.

not before 22 days at expansys for me
Do they have the right to delay like that?? How can I cancel my order, I can't find the option on their website?

Ordered this on Monday. Arrived this morning.
http://www.beyzacases.com/cat-htc-t...es---ultra-slim-type-vertical-pouch-cases.cfm
A bit expensive, compared to the HTC case, but I'm happy with it so far. Very nice construction and materials.
DT

daren1 said:
Ordered this on Monday. Arrived this morning.
http://www.beyzacases.com/cat-htc-t...es---ultra-slim-type-vertical-pouch-cases.cfm
A bit expensive, compared to the HTC case, but I'm happy with it so far. Very nice construction and materials.
DT
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now that does look nice!

got me a mail today that the pdashop.nl can deliver it to me tomorrow, so i just ordered one htc touch pouch

Peio64 said:
not before 22 days at expansys for me
Do they have the right to delay like that?? How can I cancel my order, I can't find the option on their website?
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I've just received a mail where they say "order sent".. In the end I will get it in time. Weird but good surprise

daren1 said:
Ordered this on Monday. Arrived this morning.
http://www.beyzacases.com/cat-htc-t...es---ultra-slim-type-vertical-pouch-cases.cfm
A bit expensive, compared to the HTC case, but I'm happy with it so far. Very nice construction and materials.
DT
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Looks really great!!! It's a pity the black version is currently not available :-( I have to wait. I think those cases are better than the original pouch

The are indeed very nice (beyza case). It is lined with a velvet type material which helps clean the screen. I have no idea if cleans better than the OEM case, but its better than nothing.
Also...it is a pretty tight fit, so I don't know if a extended battery would fit. If anyone has any questions they want to ask me about the case, shoot me a PM.
DT

My Orange UK diamond came with the official case/wallet for the handset

I bought me again a pytom leather case. Swiss top quality. I had them already for the Tytn2 and liked them very much.
Go and check them out: I got mine within 2 days. But I live in Switzerland. They use very fine leather and inside it has a material that cleans it.
I got myself the Cosa Nostra, nice one!
www.pytom.ch

I purchased this one from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-LEATHER-H...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
But I am only using it temporarily until the Krusell case comes to expansys.
BTW have you taken a look at the "Bloody Mary" case! LoL
https://pytom.ch/de_CH/f/htc-touch-diamond/mobile/simple/bloody-mary/

I ordered a pdair case as it looks gorgeous and there's not too much of a 'lip' near the control panel. It's also got a removable belt clip. The free pouch is pretty useless anyway unless you want to have to keep pulling out and putting back your phone every time you want to use it. I went for a flippy cover as they're more practical (hence not 'free').
The only truly decent 'free' case I've ever seen with an HTC device is the one with the Advantage.

Garret said:
I can understand your complaints..but..
have you considered sth like that? That's what I got:
http://wmexperts.com/reviews/cases/review_golla_parrot_case.html
It's fantastic + can be used as a wallet too
I got the green camo one for 15 euros.
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look very good, thanks for the link!
Do you know where you can get them in the UK? cant find them anywhere
going to check eBay next...

mugglesquop said:
look very good, thanks for the link!
Do you know where you can get them in the UK? cant find them anywhere
going to check eBay next...
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You cannot find any diamond cases in the UK because HTC decided to screw over offline buyers and give all the cases away to Orange customers.

I finally managed to buy one of those HTC diamond cases. It is pretty nice but don't confuse it with the one on youtube with the release mechanism (pressing the two edges and the diamond pops out). The HTC case doesn't have that. In addition you can you can insert the device in the case only from one side. The other one is blocked by a something like a cloth rubber stripe (not the best explanation).
Even though I had some concerns regarding how steady the device would be in it, the case actually holds it really firmly.

Review: cradle by PDAir for HTC Diamond

Hi!
I'd published a review of PDAir's cradle for HTC Diamond. Here is the link to it.
http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=1029

kdskamal said:
Hi!
I'd published a review of PDAir's cradle for HTC Diamond. Here is the link to it.
http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=1029
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I think its the same as this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110299601270 only thisone is much cheaper only 15,80$ US
Willem

I had that cradle for my Artemis, obviously with a different insert, and that blue light is bloody annoying!

stunno said:
I had that cradle for my Artemis, obviously with a different insert, and that blue light is bloody annoying!
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He he. My friends find it cool instead! May be it is a matter of time that I will also start finding it annoying

I have some of the black electricians tape left that I used to cover it over. PM me when you need it

Wilsas said:
I think its the same as this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110299601270 only thisone is much cheaper only 15,80$ US
Willem
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But does this cradle work for the Sprint Diamond CDMA or GSM style phone???

marklyn said:
But does this cradle work for the Sprint Diamond CDMA or GSM style phone???
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What reason do you have to think it would n 't?
Diamond is Diamond and the connections are all the same.
Willem

Wilsas said:
What reason do you have to think it would n 't?
Diamond is Diamond and the connections are all the same.
Willem
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Probably because I've already ordered a "Diamond Cradle" from one online company (Daydeal) and had to return it because the USB connector was
1) in the opposite direction and
2) located about 2.5 cm closer to the backplate
Daydeal has since revised that particular listing as GSM.
That's why.

i have the PDAir Aluminium case, and boy it has saved me from some damage. Though, when i used the leather pouch i was unfortunate enough to drop it and now have 3 nice dents in the bottom of it

Found the Official Samsung case

I ordered a carry pouch from mobilefun.co.uk which is very good but doesn't have holes for the headphones and micro usb port. I use my phone as a Zune so it's not practical.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-omnia-7-carry-pouch-p26579.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR3&utm_source=google%2Bproducts&utm_medium=comparison&utm_campaign=google%2Bproducts
I searched everywhere but couldn't find a better case so I thought about looking in France (I'm actually French, hence the idea) and found it on Amazon and ebay. I ordered one from ebay and contacted other buyers who all confirmed it was the official Samsung case. The seller delivers abroad too :
http://www.amazon.fr/Samsung-Porte-Feuille-dorigine-Omnia7/dp/B004GX0CH8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1293912800&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0047DDJBI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=471061593&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004F676CK&pf_rd_m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&pf_rd_r=1AM3E9NQ24XCWJ71XPBR
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330517653111&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
If anyone needs help with their French I can help .

I bought it on eBay. Here some pictures :
http://www.tmaddict.com/index.php/forum/viewtopic.php?f=160&t=21830

Nice... Tell me, how does it feel to make an actual call with it? Is the dangling cover disturbing or do you not notice it much?

Peew971 said:
Nice... Tell me, how does it feel to make an actual call with it? Is the dangling cover disturbing or do you not notice it much?
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Had mine a few days now (thanks for the ebay link ) and don't really notice it too much. If I make a call, I usually fold the flap behind the handset anyway - the extra bulk actually makes if feel more comfortable/secure to hold.

is the phone securely attached to the case??
if i drop it, would it stay in? from the pictures it looks like it only lightly clips in!

hboos said:
is the phone securely attached to the case??
if i drop it, would it stay in? from the pictures it looks like it only lightly clips in!
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It sits in a recessed case with support at the top and bottom and feels securely attached. It does stay in if dropped (from first-hand experience ).

Just ordered one, thanks for the info!

I accidentally purchased one of these from the French eBay.. My French isn't great and hit the commit to buy by accident lol. So it should be arriving soon so I'll add my 2 pennies worth then!

Right, the case arrived and I must say it is very good.
Phone is held in securely and feels well protected. It is also still very slim in the pocket which is a massive bonus.
I'd definitely reccomend it!

Two other official cases if you prefer slip cases or want to wear the phone to your belt:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280624070232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350435252928&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have it, it is a pretty good case, good quality.

Peew971 said:
I ordered a carry pouch from mobilefun.co.uk which is very good but doesn't have holes for the headphones and micro usb port. I use my phone as a Zune so it's not practical.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-omnia-7-carry-pouch-p26579.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR3&utm_source=google%2Bproducts&utm_medium=comparison&utm_campaign=google%2Bproducts
I searched everywhere but couldn't find a better case so I thought about looking in France (I'm actually French, hence the idea) and found it on Amazon and ebay. I ordered one from ebay and contacted other buyers who all confirmed it was the official Samsung case. The seller delivers abroad too :
http://www.amazon.fr/Samsung-Porte-Feuille-dorigine-Omnia7/dp/B004GX0CH8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1293912800&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0047DDJBI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=471061593&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004F676CK&pf_rd_m=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&pf_rd_r=1AM3E9NQ24XCWJ71XPBR
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330517653111&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
If anyone needs help with their French I can help .
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Thanks for the links!
I went ahead and purchased this though. I'll let you all know how it fits when I receive it. The listing states that it's for the Omnia 7, but if you at the image closely, clearly there's a Galaxy S phone in the case. I emailed the seller just in case to see if it would work with the Omnia 7 and he said it would.

manny84 said:
I went ahead and purchased this though. I'll let you all know how it fits when I receive it.
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I am sure a lot of people would appreciate some real life pictures when you receive it. I'm really struggling to find any decent sleeve case for the Omnia 7.

martoto said:
I am sure a lot of people would appreciate some real life pictures when you receive it. I'm really struggling to find any decent sleeve case for the Omnia 7.
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Unfortunately the seller of that item does not ship to the USA!
I was so excited about the pouch that I failed to read the entire listing.

The seller is going to sell me the case after all. Apparently it was sent, so I should be expecting it next week. Will provide pictures and brief review when I receive case!

Apologies for the third post in a row, but the seller sent me an email with a tracking number for the pouch, but because it's in French I have no idea where to go input the tracking number on the website! I tried my best at translating... but no luck.
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Bonjour.
Votre numéro d'expédition lié à votre commande est le : LX061298530FR.
www.laposte.fr
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Could a French-speaking person please help me! Thanks!

If you go to http://www.laposte.fr/Professionnel you'll see a blue box on the right (Suivi des envois
Numéro de suivi). Entering your tracking number there takes you to your info:
http://www.postexport-suivi.laposte.fr/webapp-primeweb/webSearch?barco=LX061298530FR&client=Particulier&Submit=Rechercher
Looks like it's already in the US (arrived 26 Feb)

oweng said:
If you go to http://www.laposte.fr/Professionnel you'll see a blue box on the right (Suivi des envois
Numéro de suivi). Entering your tracking number there takes you to your info:
http://www.postexport-suivi.laposte.fr/webapp-primeweb/webSearch?barco=LX061298530FR&client=Particulier&Submit=Rechercher
Looks like it's already in the US (arrived 26 Feb)
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Thank you for that oweng.
Fortunately, my pouch arrived today. And I must say that I love it! The pouch itself feels very stiff and a bit hard, and my Omnia 7 fits perfectly snug in the pouch. It literally fits with the Omnia 7 perfectly. The phone does not move around when in the pouch. Also, I tried using the pouch with i9000 Galaxy and it fits well with that phone as well. Here are some pictures:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280624070232&category=79369&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

You have my thanks for sharing these pictures with us mate
The pouch looks solid. I just do not like the loose thing at the bottom right (second photo). Is it easily removable?

martoto said:
You have my thanks for sharing these pictures with us mate
The pouch looks solid. I just do not like the loose thing at the bottom right (second photo). Is it easily removable?
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Yeah, the tassel is easily removable. Not quite sure what purpose they serve lol

case included in the box

It pays to look in the box, as I did not realize there was a clear hard plastic case included with the u12. It fits well and allows you to see the beautiful translucent blue back. It works for now...

Yep. That case it quite o.k.
I was never using any cases, but this one is o.k. Using it now.
I'm waiting for the Brodit clip for use in my car. Probably won't use the case after I get the new Brodit.
Or is there a really good universal holder anyone can vouch for?

aaronc_98 said:
It pays to look in the box, as I did not realize there was a clear hard plastic case included with the u12. It fits well and allows you to see the beautiful translucent blue back. It works for now...
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Can u make Photos of this Case pls?

Here

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thx very much

Hi,
where can we buy this case ? HTC don't sell it...