I got the body glove case at At&t today because I loved that case so much on my captivate. All in all it is a good case. Here are a few pro cons for those looking for it.
Pros: very low profile adds hardly any bulk to the phone just like the captivate version, I love that it's semi hard yet "sticks" in your hand nice and isn't slippery.
Cons: the large cutout around the camera sucks. They cut way to much out and I can see losing my small child in there if I ever have them both in the same pocket, because of it's low profile, the camera sticks out past the case therefor there is no protection for the camera if it gets dropped on that side, the case fits as snug as it did on my captivate but it has a very weak spot around the volume rocker.
All in all if you are just looking to protect from scratches this is a great case, but for ultimate protection look elsewhere.
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I have the same case. I noticed that there's a gap on mine at the bottom of the phone and I can push it in. I may go back and get the speck case to get better protection. I understand that with that case the camera is flush and doesn't protrude.
I loved BG case on Captivate and would've jumped on this one too but that huge cutout on the back is really off-putting to me for some reason.
bigdessert, I concur with your findings. Love the Body Glove for the same reasons as well as the textured back. But I'm paranoid of something happening to the camera lense. My wife is looking at upgrading to the Inspire very soon but she doesn't like the Body Glove. She uses a Speck case on her Aria right now so she will probably stick with that brand for the upgrade. Then I can compare them side-by-side
I have a review up on my website of the speck case for the Inspire.
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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rodger-sp said:
I have a review up on my website of the speck case for the Inspire.
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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I hope you're not planning on making a living off those "reviews".
Body Glove was a nice case for the Captivate.. not so nice for the Inspire considering the other choices
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gunnyman said:
I have the same case. I noticed that there's a gap on mine at the bottom of the phone and I can push it in. I may go back and get the speck case to get better protection. I understand that with that case the camera is flush and doesn't protrude.
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Good to know on the camera Gunny. I was wonderng if there was a case that would keep the camera from sticking out so far. I hate how it does that as it's very prone to the lens being messed up when you lay it down!
Just wanting to add to this...
I too purchased the Body Glove from ATT on launch day due to lack of alternatives available. I was very disappointed, because as usual it didn't cover the buttons on the side and tops, and the cutout made the side supports a little more lose than I prefer. I also noticed that it added a LOT of bulk to the back of the phone.... so I ended up returning it.
Often times when a new phone come out, I take a chance and order a cheapy case on eBay for $2 and end up throwing away when it arrives due to it being cheap mis-fitting junk.
However, I came across the cases listed below from seller AccStation on eBay, and decided to take a chance. They sell them for $3.50 with free shipping (tho I had to pay tax since I'm in CA). It arrived and was like Christmas day. I'm not even kidding. I've had hundreds of mobile devices, and thousands of cases in my life, and this is hands-down the most 100% perfect fitting, most amazingly cut case I've ever bought, and it was only four bux! The camera cutout is EXACT, it's like the phone was dipped in the rubber. There's no lose\off-cut pieces. The shell is incredibly thin, and it's a material that doesn't stick to the inside of your pocket when you put it in and out.
I am ordering more from this seller to have as backups. Right now they're out of stock, so they raised the price to $100 to not sell any, but watch their website and grab them when they're back in stock. I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with the quality and fit of this case, it's as if my phone was dipped in the rubber, it just is 100% spot-on!
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc05.html
and
http://www.accstation.com/chtcdesisc04.html
And no I don't work for this company, haha.
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Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!
http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield
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http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield
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Ahh that's the one, thanks man!
Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
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I did the exact same thing. I bought a carbon effect one from ebay (for next to nothing) to see how it looked, felt, protected the phone etc. and when it arrived, i was pretty happy. It looked decent enough and seemed to be of reasonable quality for the price so i put my phone in (which seemed to require an abnormal amount of effort) and then it appeared that the case was a little too tight. I then spent the next 20 minutes attempting to get my DHD out of it and when i finally did the imitation leather/material was starting to tear so i threw it away.
I also decided to buy myself a nice cheap Desire S style silicone/gel case from ebay (once again, for next to nothing) and i couldn't be happier! It offers more than ample protection and it looks great. So i'd advise that if you're on a budget that you stick to a gel case, unless you want to spend much more money on a higher quality leather flip case.
I think I've bought the same carbon case. It's a pain in the butt to get off lol
I purchased my case from Ebay uk the Seller username is phone_giants and the item is listed as"HTC DESIRE HD MOBILE PHONE LEATHER CASE COVER POUCH" hope this is useful.
PDair case
I've used PDair on both my Streak and Inspire, good quality and selection.
Me too,ideal for attaching to your belt as well as it comes with a belt clip,also have the htc one which I use to put into my shirt pocket,comes with a pull cord to pull it out of the case and protects the phone in your pocket/bag etc
I was quite rightly introduced (by the largest Vegan site on the planet) to the plight of animals when it comes to the meat and leather industry. So you might want to consider a TPU case or something else, especially after seeing these videos (i made a quick page).
I use a TPU case and it's been great alongside a separate sleeve. Thankfully there are many other options out there too.
chardd23 said:
http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield
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thanks maaan
Re: Leather flip case.
Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!
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Hi there!
I purchased this:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-desire-hd-imagnum-cases.htm
The good:
Excellent general fit, durability and overall protection.
In a pinch the lid can double as a kickstand although within a rather narrow angle span.
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The fit around the micro usb port is a tad too tight but useable.
The ugly:
85€ + 15€ delivery to Greenland
Noreve looks cheaper but I have no experience with their products.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_Desire_HD_-_HTC_Ace_Tradition_leather_case.html
Regards ELO
All in all it´s the best case i ever had.
Oh - BTW. The belt clip looks decent enough but i never use it. I just stick the whole thing in a pocket somewhere. Pants usually.
Regards
ELO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HARD-...ccessories&hash=item45fe9d3624#ht_4171wt_1163
Doesn't it look like the Otterbox Defender?
At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky
Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
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At first looks cool, but then after a close look it kind of makes the phone look bulky
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Yeah, I thought the same. They also have one with the silicone black and the plastic white. It looks appealing but i'm not too sure. I was hoping someone had it.
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Looks exactly like what the Defender would be but Otterbox hasn't released a Defender for our Sensation. I wonder if these are from a batch of prototypes Otterbox had produced but decided not to market? I would love to hear from anyone who tries this. I might take the plunge myself as a matter of fact.
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I'm with you. Also, its being shipped from the states so it adds to the possibility that it might be a prototype. I would buy it, but the seller doesn't refund.
Ordered it today.
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i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol
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i can understand protecting your phone is important. but come on. that looks horrendous. lol
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The Otterbox Defender is one of the most popular tough cases for any device. Unfortunately it isn't made for the Sensation but this looks exactly like what it would be if it were actually made.
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http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-3D-...EVO3D_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-evo-3d-cases
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Mine arrived this morning.
I had a Defender for my iPhone, which saved it a couple of times (mainly from beer spillage) so I wanted something similar and this appears to be the only option until a more established manufacturer pulls their finger out!
So, here are my thoughts on it.....
Overall:
Build quality is very middle of the road, ergonomics need working on, but for the price it does the trick.
Inner case:
The inner plastic case is snug and feels robust enough to withstand the odd drop (not as tough as O/box plastic tho..). It clips on and off easily enough, but not so easy as to make me concerned. All the holes are there and they are where they should be.
However, there is a serious - yet workable - design flaw with the "built-in" screen protector. It comes glued to the inner case, which is great, but in order to remove the protective plastic film on either side of it, you have to prise it off and then stick it back on once you've removed the film. Luckily the glue they use is extra crappy, so it's quite easy to un-stick. To re-glue the screen protector back on, I just used tiny amounts of superglue gel, applied with a pin head. Unfortunately tho, this means that the front face of the phone is not sealed and therefore not splash or dust proof.
Outer case:
The outer silicone is not of a good quality. It's very thin and floppy and I predict it would lose it's shape and possibly tear if it were pulled about too much. This is both unfortunate and ironic as it takes a lot of pulling and poking to get it to fit around the inner case. Once you've got it on properly, it's fine - it's just a bit of a mission to get it snug and flush. However, the biggest design flaw with the outer case, is that the headphone and usb port covers do not stay shut - or rather they open very easily. There is no "wedge" mechanism on the doors to ensure they hold in place. This is particular annoying as they flap open if your fingers brush past them when you are holding the phone. In order to rectify this, I have used a tiny bit of blu-tack (don't know what the US equivalent of it is, sorry) on the inside of the cover doors so they stay shut. One other thing... my particular model has what looks like a small cigarette burn on it, but I guess that's just my bad luck there!
Conclusion:
Obviously, I realise that this is not a O/box, or any other decent case brand for that matter, so I can't be too harsh on it, especially at the price I paid ($17.95/ £11.50). At the end of the day, it's an (almost fully) encapsulating case which will give my Senny more protection than most other options available, at least until someone makes a better alternative.
No, it doesn't look like the coolest case on the block, but that's not what I have my phone for, so I'm not too concerned about aesthetics. What matters to me is that it works.... and it does (almost lol!).
Hope this was useful. If anyone has had any differing experiences with this case, I'd be very interested to hear about them.
Cheers,
This review is for the international version of the Rock Quicksand Case in Gray, being used on the At&t HTC One X.
The holes are a little misaligned, but it has no impact on usage or performance.
The case has a nice, soft feel to it. I would say it is somewhere between felt and super fine sand paper (it isn't going to scratch you).
It is a very thin case and doesn't add much to the overall bulk of the phone.
On the camera there is a lip to protect it from scratches when it is set down.
There is a bit of a lip over the front of the screen, but I couldn't tell you which would hit the ground first first, as it's pretty level with the raise due to my screen protector.
The cutouts look nice, but one thing to keep in mind is that neither the top nor bottom are covered. I would say that the lip from the corners would take most of the impact if it is dropped on its head though.
Overall,
This is the best case I have ever had. The case has a great feel and look, and doesn't add too much bulk, while protecting it from nicks due to being dropped.
Hope that helps!
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I just got the black one (http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Black-Composite-Quicksand-Poly-carbonate/dp/B0089DRQL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350374497&sr=8-1&keywords=rock+quicksand+one+x) today and it's awesome! Very very thin,and fits quite snugly. The back is protected very well against scratches. This definitely includes the camera lens, which is one of my main concerns.
The screen and most of the front is not protected very much at all. I certainly wouldn't set my phone facing down on a table. On the other hand, that means that swiping from side to side is great. I remember there was no way to swipe between Google Chrome tabs with my old jelly case. The slightly rough material on the back is great for gripping the phone, and it doesn't pick up lint like the jelly cases do.
Thanks alot for your review!
Also appreciate the review - looks pretty good. Thanks for taking the plunge with an International case on an AT&T variant. I really don't understand why manufacturer's aren't making more AT&T specific cases still.
Have you used any USB cables other than the stock HTC one with this case? I have a few different USB cables and am afraid they may not all fit with the case on. Any pictures you can provide with the case on and cable in would be great.
A case like this would never work for me. 100% of the time I drop my phone, it lands screen down. :crying:
Also appreciate the review - looks pretty good. Thanks for taking the plunge with an International case on an AT&T variant. I really don't understand why manufacturer's aren't making more AT&T specific cases still.
Have you used any USB cables other than the stock HTC one with this case? I have a few different USB cables and am afraid they may not all fit with the case on. Any pictures you can provide with the case on and cable in would be great.
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I've used 3 USB cables other than stock and they all work without any hassle. The cutout for the microUSB is rather large (which can be seen in the 1st and 2nd pictures), and unless your using some monster USB cable (I haven't seen one before) it shouldn't be a problem at all.
AJerman said:
A case like this would never work for me. 100% of the time I drop my phone, it lands screen down. :crying:
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Me too! that's why I use a screen protector (only cost like $10 for a decent one on amazon). I've dropped it on asphalt face down from waist high and nothing happened.
I've had this case since last Friday and it's awesome. It's extremely light, thin, and has a fantastic texture that gives it a great grippy-ness.
I just got my Otterbox Commuter in the mail today and I am very impressed. I've used the Defender series on nearly every phone I've purchased, but since the Note 4 is already so large I decided to try a thinner case. Installation was simple, except I had a little trouble getting the rubber inside the headphone jack. It honestly makes the phone easier to hold and use as your fingers/thumbs are constantly overlapping onto the screen. The Commuter series has a hard plastic shell as its outer side, so the phone easily slides in and out of jean pockets. I've attached some images, but please note they were taken from my Galaxy S3 with a broken screen, so they were a little hard to take. I'll update this thread after a week with further thoughts about it's use and protection.
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How slick is the grip? I just got my Defender yesterday and it adds a good 1/2" to the width it seems. I had tried the Spigen ones but they are pretty slick and don't seem to offer much protection.
Will get mine tomorrow. Quite curious how much the device will grow in size
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I'm waiting for Otterbox to release the Royal Blue slip cover so I can pair it with a black plastic shell. Otterbox makes amazing cases.
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So, how has the commuter been holding up?
I have a commuter and I am pleased with it. Have used it on both the Note 2 and 3 and never had any brekage happening.
BUT, don't get me started on their customer service. I have ordered another case and mistakenly got the wrong part (shell instead of a slop cover). I am international customer so I didn't phone them. Stuid me for trying to avoid phone call costs and having to deal with language barrier.
I messaged them 3 times to please please change my order. Price of the item was the same so I didn't think it would be a problem. Noone even replied to me, except with a stupid email that I must provide a photo for the case I am returning. Well duh, I don't have the item yet!!! They have this stupid way to contact them via forms that no matter what you write in them they interpret as you claiming warranty or return. They don't read what you write. I also tried bastic customer service email. Nada, zero, niente, nothing, no reply.
The next thing I know they informed me my items have been shipped and tracking says they are well on the way.
I have been using that case for a few days now and it has a good feel to it. It is not slippery at all. I am still debating on whether to keep using it because I have always used my other phones without a case. The bulk is not that much but it does make a difference compared to no case. Using the phone with the case does make holding it easier and I don't have that anxiety of dropping it as much as I had when using the phone with no case. I would definitely recommend this case. Also, I just got the Samsung universal vehicle navigation mount last night and the phone fits in the mount with the case. However, with the case the phone just barely fits. I am going to try it out today in the car.
I got my Commuter in the mail yesterday. It fits great and seems very protective. I had a Spigen Slim Armor on mine since I got it and the Otterbox is much higher quality.
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Picked up the Defender Series. The case is very protective and willing to bet its probable the best case available to offer protection from drops or scratches.
The only draw back I would saw is the added bulk. This phone now looks like a brick in my hands and definitely people mistake it for a tablet. I guess that's the trade off you get when going for full protection. Other than that, great case hands down!
At $39.99, I don't think it's worth it, but with 50% off sale going on now, I ordered one for $21 (tax included).
http://www.htc.com/us/nexus-9-accessories/
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Nice! Thanks for sharing. Too bad the red one is sold out but it's all good. I was waiting for Best Buy to have it in stock since I have a discount certificate but this is even better!
Where is the leather one..?!
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I am itching to buy one, but i have seen way more negative reviews than positives on the magic cover. Anyone want to convince me to pull the trigger?
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I am itching to buy one, but i have seen way more negative reviews than positives on the magic cover. Anyone want to convince me to pull the trigger?
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Its a cover, not a case. It covers the screen, and folds into a stand. Thats all it was ever meant to really do. Protect the screen when its not in use. If you think of it like that instead of 'this doesn't protect my tablet at all!', it really does what its supposed to. The magnets could be stronger (they're strong enough in the kb case,) and it could be a better design like the iPad covers, but for $20? Sure, I'll bite.
its a pile of rubbish at 100% off....
is the keyboard case any better?
I just tryed to buy it but the minute I clicked Buy the price changed to normal. GRR!
please, HELP ME
Can any one help me activate my HTC HD7 T9292, Help me with activation code for my phone.t
At $20 I took the gamble. Worst case scenario I return it for a refund. It's already been shipped. So far so good.
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At $20 I took the gamble. Worst case scenario I return it for a refund. It's already been shipped. So far so good.
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Thats how I looked at it.
Is this deal still active?
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Is this deal still active?
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It was a flash sale. It ended a long time ago.
OK, thanks
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its a pile of rubbish at 100% off....
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Agreed. A piece of cardboard is a bit better than this overpriced piece of trash.
I just received mine today and I got to say, I am very impressed! Both the package and the cover itself feel very premium.
The cover itself is very thin and light and therefore adds minimal weight and bulk, which I like. Why buy a light and thin device to only make it heavy and bulky with some clunky case? With that said, this is a COVER, not a case.
The magnets are stronger than I expected. The cover stays connected to the device quite well. I didn't think I could do this but it's very easy to flip it from front to back like you would a smart cover.
It's very easy to fold it into a stand. I wasn't sure how to do it at first but it just happened. The magnets definitely helped getting the parts to fold as they should.
The camera app launched very quickly when the flap is folded down. I'm not sure how often I would use this feature as I rarely use the tablet's camera but it's definitely neat.
Had I bought this at full price, I probably wouldn't be as excited. However, at $20, I am VERY happy with it.
just received mine as well. Haven't ripped the seal yet. Video to come.
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Got mine couple of days ago and thought I chime in on the product.
First, I'm very glad I paid only $20 for this cover and in all honesty, I think HTC should only charge $10-$15 for this thing. My break down as below.
Design: A-
The design focused on packing in the standard cover features (cover, stands, etc.) into one simple cover. I think the did well with the folding cutouts and magnets are pretty unique.
Applicability/Usuablity: C-
Although the design concept is great, but the actual experience is far from their conceptual design. I think mostly is due to the magnet not begin strong enough on both N9 and the cover. When used to cover the front of the tablet, the magnets is very weak that you can basically slide the cover off the alignment quite easily. This is quite annoying because you then now have to adjust to how you should flip a cover open, basically, it requires you to open the cover gently so that the cover stays aligned with the tablet.
Because the magnet is not strong enough, don't expect the cover to hold on to your tablet slip out of your hand.
Value: C- (for $20) and D-- (for $40)
For 50% off coupon, it's worth a shot but I'm still left unsatisfied because my $8 bumper case (without stand capability) looks and function more sturdier than this cover.
With a $40 price tag, I say F that.
Hope this helps.
canceled my order after seeing pics on reddit of it scratching someone's n9...
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nolook said:
canceled my order after seeing pics on reddit of it scratching someone's n9...
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Have a link to that?