I have to say I ordered this as a stop gap until some of the custom made brands came on line. But, hey, for £6.65 delivered including stylus, screen protector and belt clip, this will do just fine . It is especially useful for propping up the phone at various angles to watch videos and the credit card slots mean I can leave my wallet at home most of the time .
please be very carful, i ordered a pouch from ebay for £3 and the first time i put it in, i thought it was stiff becuase of the leather, but when i took it out, the piece of fabric inside scratched my screen so badly :[ :[ i was SO angry, but thank god it was just the screen protector! i threw away the pouch right then and got a refund from ebay!
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please be very carful, i ordered a pouch from ebay for £3 and the first time i put it in, i thought it was stiff becuase of the leather, but when i took it out, the piece of fabric inside scratched my screen so badly :[ :[ i was SO angry, but thank god it was just the screen protector! i threw away the pouch right then and got a refund from ebay!
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This is not a pouch! No way could it scratch the screen . I cannot be negative just because it was cheap. Real leather too - unless they are injecting smells now too lol!
ummm, yeah, fake leather has smell too
anyway, just be careful
Actually it is pretty much the fake leather that smells, the real one does not so much. [/offtopic]
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ummm, yeah, fake leather has smell too
anyway, just be careful
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Be careful of what ffs? Jeesh you guys are hard to please. My tongue was firmly in my cheek - I have no doubt whatever this is not real leather - no little tag to say it is genuine you see . But it does fit like a glove and has a very soft lining.
For £6.65 - and everything you get with it - it has to be a bargain that I thought I would pass on to you guys. Sorry if I have upset the cynics. If it falls apart in a year or two (which wouln't surprise me) then I'll just send off for another one .
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Be careful of what ffs? Jeesh you guys are hard to please. My tongue was firmly in my cheek - I have no doubt whatever this is not real leather - no little tag to say it is genuine you see . But it does fit like a glove and has a very soft lining.
For £6.65 - and everything you get with it - it has to be a bargain that I thought I would pass on to you guys. Sorry if I have upset the cynics. If it falls apart in a year or two (which wouln't surprise me) then I'll just send off for another one .
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I just ordered the book version of this. My wife has the flip one. Quality for the money and no way of scratching or damaging the phone. Not sure what all the warnings are about. Very strange!
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Any chance of the sellers name or an item number and how long did it take to get here ????
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Any chance of the sellers name or an item number and how long did it take to get here ????
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The exact item I got doesn't seem to be listed any more but this is from the same seller and a near identical picture (mine had white stitching) but this one is over £2 cheaper!
It took 10 days or so which is not bad given the weather problems,
Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered one of their *genuine* leather ones. Not expecting it to be genuine at all but as long as it's functional and protects the phone.
How the heck do they make them so cheap when flying them half way around the world???
Dave
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Read all about the otter case in a review for the straight desire - the defender model it was.
I wasnt overly impressed.
So in light of this can yuo accessory experts point me what YOU think is the best usable (I.E. doesnt look like a tank or bomb shelter) case. I am thinking somethin silicon?
anyway, would really love ya expert opinions! I need to protect my phone - more frlom falls than anything else, am a fairly cluimsy 6'4'' so it has a long way to drop!
respect!
lr
Here's a site I stumbled upon. Maybe one of these are made for you:
http://www.mobilereleases.co.uk/2010/09/5-of-the-best-htc-desire-hd-cases/
Thx LtsdEdFred - i'll check em out!
theres no way i am lasting 2 years of contract time without having soe bumps on this sucker... gonna opt for insurance too methinks...
lr
check these out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNUEpFBOnUw
I made it yesterday to try and help people to decide what to get as a case for their HTC desire HD. I tried the HTC S550 pouch and 2 silicon cases. Didn't really know what I was going to say so I just started talking and showed my DHD a little with its accessories (still in love with it) but at the end I dropped my Desire HD on the floor luckily my appartment is all carpet
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check these out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNUEpFBOnUw
I made it yesterday to try and help people to decide what to get as a case for their HTC desire HD. I tried the HTC S550 pouch and 2 silicon cases. Didn't really know what I was going to say so I just started talking and showed my DHD a little with its accessories (still in love with it) but at the end I dropped my Desire HD on the floor luckily my appartment is all carpet
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I bought the exact same gel case as you showed in the video (grey). I bought it from an ebaystore called Londonmagicstore. I paid 3gbp including shipping to sweden. Fast and reliable. As I don't have the DHD yet (is to be released next week in sweden) I hope it fits.
matthiasdeblaiser said:
I made it yesterday to try and help people to decide what to get as a case for their HTC desire HD. I tried the HTC S550 pouch and 2 silicon cases. Didn't really know what I was going to say so I just started talking and showed my DHD a little with its accessories (still in love with it) but at the end I dropped my Desire HD on the floor luckily my appartment is all carpet
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Helpfull video mate. I just ordered two silicon/gel cases from Ebay myself and they bought are coming with protective film for the screen. I am really looking forward to getting them as I am paranoid about damaging my new DHD.
Thx for the video - off to watch it now!
The best protective case by far, and the case I use on my HTC HD, Samsung Galaxy s and HTC desire, is the Pdair aluminium metal case.
http://www.pdair.com/
Unfortunately, for some strange reason, they don´t plan to make this case for HTC Dsire HD
If you are interested, drop the a mail and request that they make a aluminium case for the HTC Desire HD as well. [email protected]
Just thought I'd vouch for the eBay cases! Remember, they all come from the same factories in China, you're only paying extra for the branding 'SuperShield' 'MegaCase' etc. There are some exceptions but very few. I bought my case for £2.35 with a screen protector and it's perfect, a great fit and nice feel! I've never spent more than a couple of pounds on silicone/plastic cases or screen protectors and all of my phones remained in perfect condition months after I bought them. Will post links soon.
Regards.
Cannot see anyone being unhappy with this case..... £2.65 an absolute bargain.
eBay
Regards.
just bagged one of those from ebay - so thanks and yeah will feedback what I think of the case and protector!
lynxboy said:
Cannot see anyone being unhappy with this case..... £2.65 an absolute bargain.
eBay
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£2.65? The price following that link is £29.65?
Edit: Strange, but found the cheap ones must of been a mistake!
just paid under 3 quid for it.
cd993 said:
£2.65? The price following that link is £29.65?
Edit: Strange, but found the cheap ones must of been a mistake!
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Now that is strange! When I click the link it says the seller has updated his listing and the price shows £29.65!!! I've emailed the seller to ask what is going on as it definitely was £2.65 this morning. Maybe the increased traffic spooked him .
Anyway just to reinforce my point regarding the branding of goods from the same Chinese source, here is CaseHut's listing for the ORB Gel Case..... look familiar?? £5.99 plus postage..... hmmmm!!
Anyway, the case fits well and gives good protection. All buttons are placed correctly and the camera lens, flash and charger port all have good access. Hope this shows that you can keep your expensive phone SAFE without breaking the bank.
Regards.
I received my silicone case I paid 2.95 for on eBay today and the quality is great the fit is perfect and it doesn't make the phone too bulky. Another thing is the case makes pressing the power and volume buttons a lot easier
So overall I am delighted with the case.
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lynxboy said:
Now that is strange! When I click the link it says the seller has updated his listing and the price shows £29.65!!! I've emailed the seller to ask what is going on as it definitely was £2.65 this morning. Maybe the increased traffic spooked him .
Anyway just to reinforce my point regarding the branding of goods from the same Chinese source, here is CaseHut's listing for the ORB Gel Case..... look familiar?? £5.99 plus postage..... hmmmm!!
Anyway, the case fits well and gives good protection. All buttons are placed correctly and the camera lens, flash and charger port all have good access. Hope this shows that you can keep your expensive phone SAFE without breaking the bank.
Regards.
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Strange indeed!
I settled for this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150506304658&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Cheers for the info!
lynxboy said:
Cannot see anyone being unhappy with this case..... £2.65 an absolute bargain.
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29.65 mate...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140469166462&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
looks good with free screen protector....
http://www.mobileden.co.uk/mobileph...r-HTC-Desire-HD-Metallic-Silver-8741p4210.htm
metal case here for 15 smackeroons...sems ok. anyone bought this one? Any good?
I guess the seller hopes that someone actually buys it without noticing the high price. He must know that others recommend this product, and well, sneakily tries to make huge profit....
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mobileden.co.uk/mobilephones/pc/Case-Mate-Barely-There-Case-For-HTC-Desire-HD-Metallic-Silver-8741p4210.htm
metal case here for 15 smackeroons...sems ok. anyone bought this one? Any good?
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not metal, plastic with metallic coloring.
that's mentioned on all sites but that one, wouldn't trust them.
Has anyone bought of these covers ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Red-Aluminiu...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a65093ac4
If yes, do they fit well on the phone ? and do they protect it well ?
no but nice!!!
i send them a message and asked what it was made of, and they said plastic and aluminium.
I think i'll buy one.... or 2
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Aluminium...ccessories&hash=item3a64d5657e#ht_2274wt_1141
Wow looking nice, better than the cases i have at the moment.
May interfere with GPS signal?
the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives
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the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives
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I think the GPS antenna is by the flash unit, so the case may interfere with the signal.
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owell, i'll give it a try and see if that happens
I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!
hodd said:
I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!
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Same.
1 black & 1 blue
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
Very very nice... I want it!
Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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Do they stick to your pockets?
Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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I've already got a silicone case, and i've ordered 2 of the cases i linked to.
Thanks anyway though, i might get one of those sometime in the future.
i'm always changing the case im using so having more than one isn't a problem.
Also are there any videos of that case in action ?
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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too late
Hopefully i have a better experience than you did, if not it didn't cost that much so i'll learn to wait for other people's experiences before i buy anything else
panyan said:
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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You're talking about the aluminium one right? I bought the silicone one, seems better
My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!
danoneil said:
My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!
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The 99p/$1AUD aren't really that bad.
I bought one for my DHD when i got it in december and it's been on it ever since, it fits perfects and has protected my phone since i put it on
i have a silicon case for mine and use it when im at work, remember the phone is an aluminium shell and a screen so its pretty well protected, i use a case to protect from scratching my pretty chocolate coloured phone
Anyone got pics of the cases that will be selling in tmo store?
Kinda wondering what they look like and how they feel before i go out and buy one
immunityx said:
Anyone got pics of the cases that will be selling in tmo store?
Kinda wondering what they look like and how they feel before i go out and buy one
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ya here is one they have 2 other ones
any idea if the plastic is the same 'soft-touch'?
Seems kind of a shame to lose that "premium feel" once you put a case on it.
its similar to the gel skin the have for the g2 its like almost a soft rubber feel
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Anyone got pics of the cases that will be selling in tmo store?
Kinda wondering what they look like and how they feel before i go out and buy one
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Here some pictures of the Body Glove case from TMoUS. It is about the same thickness/bulk of the TMoUS Gel case. Very nice quality but dread taking it apart! The two halves snapped together very firmly. I compared it to the Gel case and both are great choices depending on whether you need a belt clip/stand.
I keep mine in the larger pouch I got with my hd2 . Fits snugly
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jetjockgordo said:
Here some pictures of the Body Glove case from TMoUS. It is about the same thickness/bulk of the TMoUS Gel case. Very nice quality but dread taking it apart! The two halves snapped together very firmly. I compared it to the Gel case and both are great choices depending on whether you need a belt clip/stand.
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I just ordered one online for like 17.99 with a free shipping code. I'll see if that is the same as the one pictured. I'll repost back and let you all know so others can order it with free shipping at a better price.
I have the expansys cradle on order as well but is not released for another 40 days or so. I also ordered a leather verticle leather case from ebay(a cheappy one) for work, but I guess I'll see which I'd prefer. I ordered the body glove one for the reason that it can kind of serve as a dock.
jetjockgordo said:
Here some pictures of the Body Glove case from TMoUS. It is about the same thickness/bulk of the TMoUS Gel case. Very nice quality but dread taking it apart! The two halves snapped together very firmly. I compared it to the Gel case and both are great choices depending on whether you need a belt clip/stand.
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Bet you didn't know about the coin slot on the side,take a penny and turn and presto it's very easy to open,sometimes reading instructions help
Macklessdaddy said:
Bet you didn't know about the coin slot on the side,take a penny and turn and presto it's very easy to open,sometimes reading instructions help
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LOL, instructions are for sissies! I just wanted to torture myself pondering why there was a large slot on the side without access to anything. Guess you saved some of my remaining brain cells! Thanks!
Oh, BTW, it is testament to HTC that I have not needed access to the battery for a forced reboot. Nicely done HTC!
jetjockgordo said:
LOL, instructions are for sissies! I just wanted to torture myself pondering why there was a large slot on the side without access to anything. Guess you saved some of my remaining brain cells! Thanks!
Oh, BTW, it is testament to HTC that I have not needed access to the battery for a forced reboot. Nicely done HTC!
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I had to look at the instructions on this one,because after trying for 20 minutes to open the damn thing I gave up
Do not buy the Amzer Shellster set for the One S or for anything else.
It is not secure and does not have a latch. Under a somewhat tight jacket my One S slipped out last night onto the rainy streets of NYC. It happened a couple of times in the past but those times I realized it right away. This time I didn't notice it was gone untill I got to my car many blocks away in a down pour. At that point I figured the phone was gone, either picked up or soaked. I got VERY lucky and called it a few minutes later. Someone actually answered and met me. I gave him $50 to thank him for his honesty. I got lucky and am no longer using the Shellster. I would suggest that nobody use the Amster Shellster.
Just ordered a Seido combo.
Lyle
Why can't I ever get lucky and be the one who finds the phone of a very generous and wealthy dude!!!
Hgaara said:
Why can't I ever get lucky and be the one who finds the phone of a very generous and wealthy dude!!!
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Lol.
Generous yes, wealthy no! But $50 is a whole less than replacing it...
Lyle
Thank you for the review! Glad you saw that there is good people still around and got your phone back.
DisruptiveMind said:
Thank you for the review! Glad you saw that there is good people still around and got your phone back.
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So the case itself is excellent. It maintains the thinness of the profile while offering great protection to the sides, corners and even the front edges if the phone lands face down on a flat surface. My phone has hit the ground about 5 times since June with zero damage BUT the fact that it easily slips out of the holster and cause loss of the phone is unforgivable.
Amster: Shame on you!
Lyle
alylea said:
BUT the fact that it easily slips out of the holster and cause loss of the phone is unforgivable.
Amster: Shame on you!
Lyle
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After reading your post I went and looked at the case, from the available images online it's clear that the holster isn't up to the job, I would not have bought it in the first place. However if I were you I would be contacting Amser and letting them know about the phone falling out, it may be that they have an updated holster that they can replace yours with.
Troute said:
After reading your post I went and looked at the case, from the available images online it's clear that the holster isn't up to the job, I would not have bought it in the first place. However if I were you I would be contacting Amser and letting them know about the phone falling out, it may be that they have an updated holster that they can replace yours with.
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Thanks for your comments. So the big draw for me was the face-in design and the holster. While there are plenty of holsters, the only face-in I could find early on was the Amzer and the Otter. The problem I still have with the Otter is the added bulk. Part of the HOS beauty is the thinness. I actually started out by felt lining my old Droid X holster to accommodate for the thinner HOS body and that worked fine except that I had to keep the phone naked which is not a good idea.
I await the Seido. The latch design is very similar to the Droid X but it looks like the latch is better placed. Time will tell.
Use your pocket. Holsters suck
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alylea said:
I await the Seido. The latch design is very similar to the Droid X but it looks like the latch is better placed. Time will tell.
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I can understand the desire for a slim design but it has to be fit for purpose. I chose the Otterbox and am happy I did, the phone is a very secure fit in the holster. I read up on the Seidio first but there seem to be issues with the holster clip marking the case.
As for using your pocket as suggested above, my phone wouldn't last a week in my pocket, too many sharp objects.
So on Ebay there are some new battery door replacements available to buy:
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Anybody here already tried it out? If so, how is it?
Didn't try that one... Just received the carbon and crocodile one from here.
These are absolutely the best looking battery covers I've used. The fit and finish are awesome and they are not slippery like the original. Got them in a week after purchase from Hong Kong.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=161033082872
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I own the carbon and the leather one.
While they are nice, I don't like the shiny bezel around the material.
And I hope to get even more grip.
wasabah said:
So on Ebay there are some new battery door replacements available to buy:
Click me
Anybody here already tried it out? If so, how is it?
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Wie gehts,
I just ordered the plush grid, let's see how they are. Thanks for the tip
netrisca said:
Wie gehts,
I just ordered the plush grid, let's see how they are. Thanks for the tip
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Hahaha, nice! I think I'll also just order.. not that much money after all.
Which color did you go for?
wasabah said:
Hahaha, nice! I think I'll also just order.. not that much money after all.
Which color did you go for?
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Got this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151076783267?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It will match the black well I think
Be careful with some of these replacement battery doors if you plan on using them in a case (I know, seems redundant). I got a leather batery door from Ali Express and the plastic cover was thicker than the standard one and not b/c of the leather on it. It just wasn't sized properly so it doesn't fit in any of my 3 cases (Spigen Slim Armor View, Poetic case, random aluminum bumper).
Ooh I'm going to buy the black one. I currently use a stylish blue one with my red aluminum bumper but I think this would look better.
Keep us posted when you receive yours!
a healthy suggestion
have you gave any thought to searching up s4 cases through esty
handmade , exotic cases
have a good day
my sibling has a etsy s3 case and she loves it to this day and she bought it 1 1/2 ago )
So did you guys already receive yours?
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So did you guys already receive yours?
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i did maybe a week and a half or so ago, went with the traditional Burberry print, i liked it as the print pattern is very exact, my girl hated it, said everyone will know its fake! (no kidding???). The sides which are black started to splinter off, because the door doesn't flex enough when taking off the back cover which i do often changing batteries. I requested and received a refund and was also told i can keep the back. One other thing the back is not plush, it has more of a wallpaper feel to it and its slightly higher than oem back
KING SKILLZ said:
i did maybe a week and a half or so ago, went with the traditional Burberry print, i liked it as the print pattern is very exact, my girl hated it, said everyone will know its fake! (no kidding???). The sides which are black started to splinter off, because the door doesn't flex enough when taking off the back cover which i do often changing batteries. I requested and received a refund and was also told i can keep the back. One other thing the back is not plush, it has more of a wallpaper feel to it and its slightly higher than oem back
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Eww. I thought it would be plush. Good thing I decided not to order one.