hi all.
can any one suggest a supplier for a Desire S gel/silicon skin/ case similar to the ones for the HTC Wildfire (https://www.amazon.co.uk/EMARTBUY-WILDFIRE-SILICON-COVER-FLORAL/dp/B0043RI9BS/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304424909&sr=1-21
Sorry for the long url.
I'm not interested in the "plain gel" cases and I would rather buy new. I'm reasonably happy to use a non-UK supplier so long as they can ship to the UK.
Thanks in advance
I've been surprised and disappointed at how few accessories are available for the Desire S
Check out mobilefun.co.UK
There aren't many cases out there yet. I'm waiting to see if otterbox release one
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Ebay is your friend for cases.
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Ebay is your friend for cases.
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Yep I 2nd that. Have a hybrid gel one enroute for mine.
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carphone warehouse should have somein stock soon! they have it o their brochure
Thanks I'll take a look. unfortunately I don't have an ebay account but I'm sure I can find someone to buy one for me.
Otterbox just released their commuter case for the desire s, should be available in the UK soon.
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Have just taken reciept of the otterbox commuter. Took 5 days to ship to UK direct from otterbox and as usual its exceptional quality. Every port has a good flap seal and yet adds no noticable distortion of the design of the phone. Bought it do 35 usd so about 25 gbp
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Thanks - ebay to the rescue: case found and bought!
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions.
I finally went for a neat silicone skin on ebay.
Nonetheless it's still frustrating to have to work "so hard" to find accessories for HTC devices.
I know it's not everything but I can't help thinking that Apple have focussed on cultivating a few trusted partners who always seem to release quality (and quantity) accessories whenever a new device is released. It means that generally Apple owners (new and old) can enjoy the whole experience of phone/tablet, case, etc at the same time.
I would suggest that this lends itself to a feeling that the whole world is Apple when they release something.
Here endeth the psalm
UPDATE: Well a little under 1 month after purchase, the gel case is losing shape and barely protecting my phone. Disappointed really - I'd hoped to get a t least 12 months out of the case...
Bought an Otterbox Commuter the other day....can't see a better case for the phone. Classic and perfect fit. Remains to be seen how durable the port covers are tho
The 'Barely there' case is a good price from amazon, but when fitted gives the impression of very little protection!
I got mine from Mobilefun.co.UK: honest price, fast delivery, and looks nice on my DS
Cancelled my order for an Otterbox Commuter from the USA when the seller advised that "Standard Flat-rate International Delivery" meant 7 to 8 weeks! I could doggy-paddle over to the states and back in that time! My boss says I don't have enough holiday left though. Plus it would provide me with too much opportunity to drop the phone (I like outdoor sports/activites) whilst waiting, so I went with the Case-Mate Tough Case. It's what kept my old Desire immaculate for 14 months. Very pleased with it.
It adds a bit of bulk but that's the trade-off isn't it? You want max protection, expect it to add size. The 'Barely There' range of Case-Mate cases are at the other end of the scale. Minimal intrusion on the original design, but only protects the back and corners.
The Tough Case feels very nice to hold and you just stop worrying about dropping it. It also stops the side volume rocker buttons from being easily pressed getting it out your pocket. It is such a pretty phone I take it out the case when at home, and you HAVE to take it out the case when using Google Sat Nav else it overheats. But at least I know if I drop it now, I'll only be worrying what damage I've done to the floor!
hi
http://www.mytrendyphone.com/shop/htc-desire-s-46185p.html
this is what im using now. got it for rs. 550 in bombay. always wanted a chrome.
Ive had a chance to test out a few cases now between me and my wifes Desire S and here's my quick reviews:
Otterbox Commuter Case: Good strong protection for the phone. It's definately overpriced though, and the rubber lip on the bottom can get a bit loose and unsightly. It attracts dust etc like the plague, and the outer hard shell can get easily scratched. Probably the best protection you can buy for the phone, but does bulk it out a bit. It depends on whether you can live with that trade off. You cant use any docks with this case.
Barely There: Very good case for the curent price on Amazon. It hardly adds to the phone atall. I don't fancy dropping the phone from any great height though. Basically, the opposite to the Commuter case. The phone fits perfectly around the ports and the outer case seems almost scratch resistant. Another bonus is ir seems to work with any dock as it adds very little bulk.
Silicone S Case: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-HTC-DESIR...sesPouches&hash=item43a71eb008#ht_1491wt_1141
Bought this on ebay not expecting much for the money, but it's my favourite case. It looks stylish & fits the ports perfectly. It seems to give good protection all around the case and the side grips are a handy feature. Does't fit the dock, but I can live with that.
Hope this helps someone
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I can also vouch for the Case Mate Barely There case. Mine arrived today and very impress with how thin the case is. I tend to avoid using cases as they will always result in the phone to be more bulky but the Barely There is very slim profile and has this smooth rubber surface at the back to give you the added grip. Nevertheless the case is so thin it does make me wonder how durable it is…(only time will tell)
It comes with the case, screen protector and screen cloth and selling for £8.99 @ amazon.
I had a cheap silicon one from bay of the e, to me the phone felt big and bulky but rolled with it as my phone was protected. I have just got the barley there (black) from amazon uk an its brilliant (although the reviews do not rate the screen protector as if you take it off it leaves a glue like residue and its tough to get off I got the HTC screen protector which is great) but the case is amazing hardly notice its there.
the only advantage the silicon one had it that my phone would stand up horizontally whilst watching tv/films on the treadmill due to the silicon being rubbery. The barley there case does it to a point. but still my preference it the barley there it feels 1000% better (plus I can (just about) slip the DS with the barley there case on into the silicon case for the treadmill)
Right waffle over.
I should get my Desire S tomorrow but I have already bought a Case Mate tough case for it, it seems like a good product and I will let you know how I get on with it. I am tempted by the Barely There case for when I want something more low-key.
You'll like the tough case. If like me though, it comes with a screen protector that doesn't fit (was for a different phone I think), just email case mate. I posted back the duffer, and they sent me 4 replacements! Bless em.
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funny,
Expecting my otterbox commuter case tomorrow .....hope it's as good.as they say
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I bought a gel case from Amazon cheap nut it's strong and also came with a free screen protector here ate some photos of the case.
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This is the case I want. I see it's listed at this site. I'm not familiar with them, does anyone know if they are reputable?
LINKY
Also on Ebay now
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i wouldn't go for case-mate for the charge. this item is not on their website so who knows if this is even a case-mate case. Case-mate is pretty reputable but since this isn't on their website I would stay away.
If you want a "barely there" case, try this: link
streetlightman said:
i wouldn't go for case-mate for the charge. this item is not on their website so who knows if this is even a case-mate case. Case-mate is pretty reputable but since this isn't on their website I would stay away.
If you want a "barely there" case, try this: link
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How far does this go towards protection? I like the way it looks.
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How far does this go towards protection? I like the way it looks.
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I used the barely there for over a year on my EVO and never a problem. I dropped it a couple times. I believe these hard shells give the corners/back/body more strength withour adding bulk. These things are already plenty big IMO. With the gorilla glass I dont think there is any need for screen protection. IMHO
I did order the one off Ebay, but that Incipio looks pretty sweet too. I'll let you know how it works out in 7-10 days
I probably would have given the Case Mate case a try if I had seen it when I ordered my Incipio Silicrylic case, but I like the styling of the Incipio so we will see how that one works out for me in a few days, but it is good to see that there might be a Barely There case available for the Charge which is a good thing.
Those could possibly be real. I would wait either way. Do not go for the Incipo feather, it is horrible. I liked it for my Atrix but the deign they did for the Charge is horrible.
case-mate and barely there
I've seen the case-mate barely there cases on ebay even before they were released on the official site. As of this writing case-mate does have the barely there cases in stock (at least when I check). It comes in two colors black and pink.
As for the alternatives I bought the Incipio case only because I couldn't resist that thin red profile. But I made the purchase knowing full well what I was getting into--if you are looking for actual protection follow the advice of the previous posters and look elsewhere. It's also worth mentioning that the case-mate version is a complete piece in terms of surrounding the phone--the Incipio has a break on the left side for the charger port and destroys the aesthetic for a lot of people.
On a side note, some ebay sellers seem to be selling the case-mate tough line. I would never personally order anything from ebay without having seen it in stock on the official website. But ebay had the barely there cases even before case-mate's site had it in stock. They did have a preview of the product however, you just couldn't order it. If the tough cases are showing up on ebay it's probably safe to assume that they will be offering it quite soon officially. Even amazon has an official pre-order for the item but their time frame is 1-3 months.
I hope they release the tough cases soon, I had one for the Nexus One and was really happy with it and it looks thinner (by its pics) than the Incipio dual layer case that is currently being offered. I want a bit more protection for my phone but want to avoid making it too thick so the Otter and Trident cases are out the window, even if they offer extra covering.
I've been waiting for CaseMate to release this for awhile now. I just ordered it and will probably do a review when I get it.
I was disappointed in the Incipio Feather, I did a review a few pages back (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147494). In fact, shortly after my review, the coating started to come off around the edges, which was pretty disappointing.
OK, I dont know how Ebay gets stuff before it's even on the manufacturers own website, but this is the real deal! If not, it the best looking knockoff I've ever seen. I had one for close to a year with my EVO and this one has the same build quality. It amazes me how tight these cases fit, yet snap on or off effortlessly. I am definitely happy now and wont need another till I get my GSII.
The fit is amazing, but hey...a picture tells more than I can. Even with me poor photo skillz
Another thing...Ordered on Friday at 9AM and received Mondays mail. That's great for ebay.
Thank you so much for posting your pics!
I was curious as to how the case-mate one looked. I was debating on purchasing it but I really want a red one. I have the red Incipio feather case but the case-mate looks like it puts it to shame. The feather case sits a mm or two below the plane of the screen which I don't like--along with the break for the charger port. At the time I got my phone I had little choice but I'll have to take the case-mate version into consideration.
I ordered the tough case off amazon, it should arrive in a day or two. Ever since I got a spare battery I have to constantly remove the feather case and the inner edge of the case is tearing. I can see the silver lining now--it's not too bad but it is annoying if you notice small things like that.
I saw that the ebay seller has a white one but I did not see this on Case Mates website. The picture on ebay looks a little green though. Would like something other than black or pink ...
Now they are on CM site' lol
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Dr...e-Samsung-Droid-Charge-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Anybody know how these compare to the incipio feather cases. They are the same price. and look almost the same. Was wondering if there was any difference quality wise.
Incipio Feather I had this on my fascinate and loved it. Very sturdy.
Well the Incipio Feather is so bad that I actually sent mine back. The button cutouts were uncomfortable to use and it did not wrap around the screen. The main reason I wanted it was so I could put my phone screen down without a screen protector. I had the Feather on my Atrix and loved it.
The Barely There looks like its designed a lot better. I would not even consider the Feather if I were you.
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Well the Incipio Feather is so bad that I actually sent mine back. The button cutouts were uncomfortable to use and it did not wrap around the screen. The main reason I wanted it was so I could put my phone screen down without a screen protector. I had the Feather on my Atrix and loved it.
The Barely There looks like its designed a lot better. I would not even consider the Feather if I were you.
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Thanks I went with the case mate.
Anyone know if either of these fit in the desktop dock?
If you mean the Samsung Dock (model ECR-D994BE) it won't. I have it and no kind of plastic case will allow the phone to sit flush in the dock. You will have to remove the case to use the dock properly.
The Case-Mate does pop off & on very easily.
The Bestbuy Rocketfish case is also a great barely there case.
It completely wraps the phone.. I have it and love it so far.
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I made a quick video comparison of these cases since I know many of you are considering buying one but haven't made up your mind on which.
I need a tough case because I work outside in what can be a rough environment at times. Protection for my device is important so this is about cases which cater to those of us who need the extra protection that usually involves adding some bulk to our devices.
I've had the Seidio Active case the longest. It was pricey but it's the only one that includes a holster which is important to me.
Pros: attractive, well constructed, all corners protected, easy access to ports and buttons, easy to hold, easy to remove while still feeling secure, reasonably slim
Cons: expensive, no hard plastic on top front of device
The Trident is probably my least favorite even though it is not in any way a "bad" case.
Pros: attractive, ports have dust covers, thick silicone provides added protection
Cons: fit and finish (a little too loose), corners not protected with hard plastic, bulkier
The Case-Mate is the one I just received but it's already my favorite.
Pros: complete hard plastic protection over the silicone base, attractive, fit and finish, textured back, easy access to ports and buttons, solid feel while still reasonably thin, fits perfectly in Seidio Holster
Cons: smudging of back with skin oils more noticeable than the others
My choice will be to keep the Case-Mate and use it in conjunction with the Seidio Holster. Hit me up with any questions you may have and I'll try to answer promptly.
BTW, PM me if you want to take either the Trident or Seidio off my hands as I'll be selling those.
Makes me happy that I just got the casemate tough case. For those of you who are interested in the Tough Case, they are on EBay for $20.XX with free shipping from NYC so you won't have to shell out $34.99 on case-mate.com or $27.99 with a discount code.
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Great video JL! I just popped your cherry with tthe thanks button lol! Ill be getting a case mate also after seeing your video. Ill keep my seidio combo as a spare! It was also nice to see that the casemate fit nicely with the active holster. Thanks!
Great review. Thinking I am going to get the cssemate case too. Got the seidio surface combo with the holster but this evening I noticed a crack on the case along the plastic part in front of the power button.
I'm a bit disappointed because I have only had the case for one month and it already broke. Not something I was expecting from seidio when the hard case sells for 29.95.
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Just got my active combo and holster today. I friggin love this thing. Best case I've used with the sensation yet.
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Thanks for the video! I just ordered the Seidio Active combo (mainly to get the holster, will try the case as well). Did you take a look at the Otterbox Commuter? I'm wondering how good that case is in comparison to your favorite, the Case Mate.
Also, I've read that the Case-Mate Pop! case for the Sensation is basically the exact same design as the tough case with a slightly nicer (imo) look.
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Thanks for the video! I just ordered the Seidio Active combo (mainly to get the holster, will try the case as well). Did you take a look at the Otterbox Commuter? I'm wondering how good that case is in comparison to your favorite, the Case Mate.
Also, I've read that the Case-Mate Pop! case for the Sensation is basically the exact same design as the tough case with a slightly nicer (imo) look.
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The Otterbox Commuter looks good but I opted not to consider it because every other Commuter I've had has cracked within 3 - 4 months of use. If they offered the Defender version I would have jumped on it. As far as the Case-Mate Pop! Case, it is a little less protective than the Case-Mate Tough Case because it doesnt have a complete hard backing......it is more like the Seidio Active because the silicone is not completely covered by what I can tell from the pics I've seen.
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Thanks. I just bought the case mate on ebay.
Thank you for the review, I bought the Seidio Case.
Went with casemate. Thanks for that review.
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Case Mate Pop is very cool and protective at the same time.
I couldn't decide on which case I wanted, so I got two! Picked up a Seidio Active blue case and a Incipio NGP black case. Whichever one I like less will go up for sale... lol.
Well, they arrived today. Shipping was incredibly fast! The Seidio Active case is pretty awesome. Haven't used the Incipio case much yet since I've really been loving the Seidio. I'll post a mini review later tonight once I get back to my laptop. I'll include some pics too since all of the reviews I've seen for this case don't mention some key things I wanted to know before purchasing it.
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Great review. Thinking I am going to get the cssemate case too. Got the seidio surface combo with the holster but this evening I noticed a crack on the case along the plastic part in front of the power button.
I'm a bit disappointed because I have only had the case for one month and it already broke. Not something I was expecting from seidio when the hard case sells for 29.95.
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Email Seidio, they warranty the cases, and will send you a new one.
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thanks for the review and the video. went with the active with holster. love it!
case-mate tough case never fail so I'll stick to those
Just ordered a Case-mate Tough! Seems to be really nice and sturdy.
Great review!
I have the Seidio Active with the holster. I do agree that when putting into the holster the silicon can be a nuisance. After some use though you can do the one handed insertion, where you slide the bottom of the phone in the holster first and with the index finger push up on the holster tab then seat the rest of the phone into the holster.
I've dropped the phone a few times on hard concrete at my workplace and no issues with cracking or breaking of the case or the phone. It's quite sturdy. Over all a great case.
Reekdaddie, totally agree with you in inserting the phone with the index finger, I have the same setup.
Probably am going to give the surface another try. I don't like to think about putting the phone in the holster with the use of my index finger. I like with the surface that once you have the bottom in you just push in and hear the snap.
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Getting the new Seidio Active combo with kickstand case. Will post a review once received. I am currently using the nillkin kickstand case that I modified so that it worked as intended lol. Here's a pic of the kickstand case from seidio
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According to the website looks like the nexus 4 cases should be coming by the end of this month:good:
Source: http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_76
Thanks for the info. Since I was not able to order a N4, I am not in as much of a hurry as I was before they went on sale. I had planned to order a pouch in the meantime.
Have you had good experience with Diztronic cases? I LOVE the cruzerlite cases but they're gonna take a while to get Nexus4 cases made
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Have you had good experience with Diztronic cases? I LOVE the cruzerlite cases but they're gonna take a while to get Nexus4 cases made
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I've been using a Diztronic tpu case on my gnex for ~8 months and it has been great! Very minimal added bulk, protection has been very good, great deal on amazon. Dropped a few times with no signs of wear. Would buy again (if it didn't interfere with wireless charging).
Cruzerlite is already offering preorders for the n4 case.
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Diztronic is great. They made multiple revisions to the GalNex case as customer's requested more cutouts, etc, and sent free revisions to anyone that had purchased an earlier case. They rock. I wanna say someone from Diztronic is on XDA as well. I'll definitely be picking up a case from them at some point.
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He is - nick is "OneStepAhead"
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Diztronic is great. They made multiple revisions to the GalNex case as customer's requested more cutouts, etc, and sent free revisions to anyone that had purchased an earlier case. They rock. I wanna say someone from Diztronic is on XDA as well. I'll definitely be picking up a case from them at some point.
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I love the diztronic cases. Fits better than any tpu style case that I have used and adds very minimal bulk, like holycrap8 said. I've even had people think that my iphone 5 was naked with the case on. Wish they would do a preorder.
Never used a cruzerlite case before and have heard great things about them, but I'm not a fan of the droid guy on the back. I like a plain look better.
Just had a look at their products and I am glad I have came across this brand. I have a barely there case by Case-Mate but looking at this, it is much cheaper and looks very well made and design is very nice as well. Think I will be getting this once I get my Nexus 4.
Looks real good...be waiting for these.
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Cruzerlite is already offering preorders for the n4 case.
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Yea if you want a stupid android on the back on your case
absolutely love diztronic cases. I'll be getting one for sure.
Have one for the gnex and it's been great. Has protected my phone in multiple drops and it has button cutouts
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He is - nick is "OneStepAhead"
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We are indeed making Nexus 4 TPU Cases as well as a one piece polycarbonate case. As far as pre-orders, Diztronic and Cruzer Lite cases are both made in the same factory. I know for certain neither of us have actually started designing our case as we weren't able to get a dummy phone or CAD data for the device ahead of the release like we usually are. So pre-ordering now seems a bit premature. I'm shipping out the Nexus 4 I bought on eBay (google play orders were back-ordered) to the factory on Monday. From there it takes less than a week to design the mold, couple of days to make and package the cases, and then 1-2 days to have them shipped back here for distribution. The earliest we'd be able to finish all of those steps is the first week of December.
Our Nexus 4 TPU cases are going to have molded power and volume rockers, using newly designed buttons. The same buttons we used on our Maxx HD and Lumia 920 cases. They are very easy to press. Our Nexus 4 TPU Case will be based on our new updated "seamless" design, the same design we've used for iPhone 5, Maxx HD, Lumia 920. The new design has a much smaller glossy lip, it's only on the front of the case, not 1/2 of the entire case like it was previously. This style mold does cost significantly more to make (it's now a 3 piece mold instead of 2), so we do sell them slightly higher than our previous cases.
Our one piece hard shell case is going to be similar to others on the market, with the exception that we going to make them with a raised lip to protect the front of the device as well.
That's all for now.... I'm off to see the movie Lincoln!
Nice! The lack of anything covering the buttons was holding me back from getting a Diztronic case, but you guys have fixed that. Will the cases include a screen protector like some previous cases?
I love me some Diztronic. Nick, I'm in Milwaukee and just got my N4 if you need me to beta test anything
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We are indeed making Nexus 4 TPU Cases as well as a one piece polycarbonate case. As far as pre-orders, Diztronic and Cruzer Lite cases are both made in the same factory. I know for certain neither of us have actually started designing our case as we weren't able to get a dummy phone or CAD data for the device ahead of the release like we usually are. So pre-ordering now seems a bit premature. I'm shipping out the Nexus 4 I bought on eBay (google play orders were back-ordered) to the factory on Monday. From there it takes less than a week to design the mold, couple of days to make and package the cases, and then 1-2 days to have them shipped back here for distribution. The earliest we'd be able to finish all of those steps is the first week of December.
Our Nexus 4 TPU cases are going to have molded power and volume rockers, using newly designed buttons. The same buttons we used on our Maxx HD and Lumia 920 cases. They are very easy to press. Our Nexus 4 TPU Case will be based on our new updated "seamless" design, the same design we've used for iPhone 5, Maxx HD, Lumia 920. The new design has a much smaller glossy lip, it's only on the front of the case, not 1/2 of the entire case like it was previously. This style mold does cost significantly more to make (it's now a 3 piece mold instead of 2), so we do sell them slightly higher than our previous cases.
Our one piece hard shell case is going to be similar to others on the market, with the exception that we going to make them with a raised lip to protect the front of the device as well.
That's all for now.... I'm off to see the movie Lincoln!
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Will the TPU cases have those ugly S curve in the back?
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Will the TPU cases have those ugly S curve in the back?
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Lol no. These cases are a quality product. I'm excited to get it. I'll buy it from you the day you let me :thumbup:
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FYI - 6 CAD drawings of what the case will look like are available at the site below. You can see one of the six below.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=307
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11/21/2012: We completed the design for our Nexus 4 TPU Cases last night. Since we have been getting a lot of emails regarding this model we decided to share with you some CAD renders of the completed design. We are currently making the mold and will start manufacturing cases this weekend! It appears we are on schedule for a first week of December launch! -Clay
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Awesome, will buy both of the cases
Just checked their site. They are taking orders for this one specifically. I was able to add to cart and check out.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=303
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Just checked their site. They are taking orders for this one specifically. I was able to add to cart and check out.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=303
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I'd love to see a picture of the case
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i bet these guys know have they don't have much competition when it comes to a case for the N4 (since nom one more important bigger case makers haven't release anything yet), but really? you release a case but no picture... way to go guys at Diztronic :good:
I want an SGP ultra silke case. Similar to the one i had on my s2.
Agree with others, I have to at least see pictures before ordering.
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Ngo93 said:
Agree with others, I have to at least see pictures before ordering.
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Here is a review of the iPhone 5 matte black case http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pp9TulOCM0 (exact same construction here)
Here is a cad rendering of the case http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=307
Here is a quote from their website "11/30/2012: The first batch of Matte Back Black TPU Cases for the Nexus 4 are on it's way to us from the factory. We are opening up orders now as the first shipment is limited to 1500 pieces. We are estimating a ship date to customers of Tuesday December 4th assuming there are no delays in transit. Pictures will be posted the day they arrive."
Hope this helps! It will be a great case once it arrives, they have really good customer service as well.
I ordered one yesterday because it's probably the best tpu case available at the moment.
I don't want some cheap tpu case that doesn't fit well and looks crappy. Even if it isn't the best looking case, I guarantee its better than anything available on the market right now for tpu cases.
EDIT: use code "xda" for a 10% discount. Worked for me yesterday.
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enviii said:
I ordered one yesterday because it's probably the best tpu case available at the moment.
I don't want some cheep tpu case that doesn't fit well and looks crappy. Even if it isn't the best looking case, I guarantee its better than anything available on the market right now for tpu cases.
EDIT: use code "xda" for a 10% discount. Worked for me yesterday.
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The S-Line cases fit really well. I'll be ordering one of these soon though.
Funny how people are worried about seeing pictures when its not even expensive, I ordered one and will also order their slim case when available
elliot.newnham said:
Here is a review of the iPhone 5 matte black case http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pp9TulOCM0 (exact same construction here)
Here is a cad rendering of the case http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=307
Here is a quote from their website "11/30/2012: The first batch of Matte Back Black TPU Cases for the Nexus 4 are on it's way to us from the factory. We are opening up orders now as the first shipment is limited to 1500 pieces. We are estimating a ship date to customers of Tuesday December 4th assuming there are no delays in transit. Pictures will be posted the day they arrive."
Hope this helps! It will be a great case once it arrives, they have really good customer service as well.
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Looking at iPhone 5 review, people seem to be complaining about the aluminum being scratched by the case.
Would that be due to a build-up of dirt inside the case?
I haven't received my Nexus 4 yet, but I really want to protect the delicate aluminum and glass backing, which is why I'm also putting a Skinomi full body guard on it as well as an S-line case.
Please give some feedback for this case when you get it because it looks like a really nice case overall :good:
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Looking at iPhone 5 review, people seem to be complaining about the aluminum being scratched by the case.
Would that be due to a build-up of dirt inside the case?
I haven't received my Nexus 4 yet, but I really want to protect the delicate aluminum and glass backing, which is why I'm also putting a Skinomi full body guard on it as well as an S-line case.
Please give some feedback for this case when you get it because it looks like a really nice case overall :good:
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Its just a build up of dirt and debris. That's why from time to time I always take my phone out of my case and clear out the dust and such inside the case. Solves that problem.
elliot.newnham said:
Here is a review of the iPhone 5 matte black case http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pp9TulOCM0 (exact same construction here)
Here is a cad rendering of the case http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=307
Here is a quote from their website "11/30/2012: The first batch of Matte Back Black TPU Cases for the Nexus 4 are on it's way to us from the factory. We are opening up orders now as the first shipment is limited to 1500 pieces. We are estimating a ship date to customers of Tuesday December 4th assuming there are no delays in transit. Pictures will be posted the day they arrive."
Hope this helps! It will be a great case once it arrives, they have really good customer service as well.
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Its just a build up of dirt and debris. That's why from time to time I always take my phone out of my case and clear out the dust and such inside the case. Solves that problem.
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So would you say having a full body screen protector would protect it from any scratching due to dirt being in the case?
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So would you say having a full body screen protector would protect it from any scratching due to dirt being in the case?
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Definitely! I bought the cheap XtremeGuard full body protection just for that. I don't want the glass back to be scratched even with a protector. Did you buy one during the sale?
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Definitely! I bought the cheap XtremeGuard full body protection just for that. I don't want the glass back to be scratched even with a protector. Did you buy one during the sale?
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I was looking at the XtremeGuard, and it definitely was a great deal!
However, I decided to get the full body Skinomi off Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Protector-Protective-Lifetime/dp/B009W6C4FW/ref=pd_sim_cps_3
It was a little pricier, and it only came with one, but I figured that with the warranty I only really need one.
Additionally, it provided guards for the edges. It might be difficult to get them on just right, but protecting the chrome is really important to me!
Protecting the super nice back is important too.
I ordered one.
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I was looking at the XtremeGuard, and it definitely was a great deal!
However, I decided to get the full body Skinomi off Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Protector-Protective-Lifetime/dp/B009W6C4FW/ref=pd_sim_cps_3
It was a little pricier, and it only came with one, but I figured that with the warranty I only really need one.
Additionally, it provided guards for the edges. It might be difficult to get them on just right, but protecting the chrome is really important to me!
Protecting the super nice back is important too.
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I've enver tried that brand but I'm sure it's good! I gott he XO Skinz as well and love it thus far. But yeah, I wanna protect the glass and chrome as much as possible!
Just ordered mine!
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Went ahead and ordered. Really like the Diztronic TPU case for my HTC One S - it's made of high quality plastic and has a premium feel to it.
Here's a link to the Diztronic matte black case for the Optimus G: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flexible-Optimus-Sprint-Rogers/dp/B00A567462/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1354507077&sr=8-11&keywords=diztronic+tpu
Looks great - simple, clean, thin. I haven't actually seen the back of my phone since I first received it so I'm not too bothered with covering up the disco.
Just ordered mine successfully using the "XDA" coupon code as well.
I guess we'll see how it is. Everyone seems to like their cases for other phones.
Case material?
So I have never owned a TPU case, or anything other than hard plastic.
How "rubbery" is this guy? Would it be a pain taking it out of a pocket? Does it attract lint/etc?
I have the rearth case, but it's a little slick...
I brought this case a few weeks ago and I'm amazed to see no one here have talk about it yet.
This case is incredible! i used to own a 3DO Flex but I never became a fan of it, But I kept it because I couldn't find anything with similar grade of protection and a slim profile. Until I found the Ballistic Smooth.
The Ballistic Smooth case is getting very popular among iPhone Users (at least where I live). I saw it for the first time on a co-worker's iPhone and it definitively catched my eye. The case looks Slim while sturdy. The 4 corners are bigger than the rest of the case and have inside a replaceable silicone bumper for added protection.
It comes with 4 set of silicon inserts in different colors. Orange (which is the default installed one) Black, Gray, and Blue. The Blue One plays nicely with my phone since I own the Tmo USA One S (gradient Gray version)
The case is not hard plastic, it feels more like some kind of TPU and has a finish that is very smooth to the touch, it really feels like no other case I have owned (a lot of Otter Boxs, cheap TPU cases, few Body Glove and few 3DO)
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If someone want pics taken with my camera I will try to take some later.
Their Website is asking $30 for the Case but I found it on Amazon for $15 + free shipping.
Anybody else here own it?
Just ordered one! That's super cheap, and Ballistic is a great name! Plus, I love having multiple cases for my phones, I can swap them around whenever I want, and it's kind of like having a new phone all the time!
I'm very happy with it's bigger brother, Ballistic SG, it's better than the Otterbox that I have.
Does the smooth pick up much dust/lint?
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I have the SG as well, love it, but wondered if this wasn't similar to the first layer of the SG with just the corner inserts added.
No Dust / Lint, it also very good dealing with body oils. the case is almost 3 weeks old and it still look like new. I accidentally left the phone fell and the cover worked like a charm.
Got it today, this case is AWESOME. Best one I've tried yet of 4, the others being the Diztronic, the GreatShield, and the Body Glove. This is by far the best. The TPU is VERY heavy-duty, not super flexy and thin like the others. And I LOVE the silicone corners, and the fact that it comes with 3 other colors. The big, raised corners give it a lot more drop protection and peace of mind than any of the others do, and the texture of it feels so much more solid and grippy in my hands, doesn't feel like it's going to slide away on me. The material is a lot darker grey than it looks in the pictures, which I'm actually fine with.
I'm ordering another one of these right now.
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Got it today, this case is AWESOME. Best one I've tried yet of 4, the others being the Diztronic, the GreatShield, and the Body Glove. This is by far the best. The TPU is VERY heavy-duty, not super flexy and thin like the others. And I LOVE the silicone corners, and the fact that it comes with 3 other colors. The big, raised corners give it a lot more drop protection and peace of mind than any of the others do, and the texture of it feels so much more solid and grippy in my hands, doesn't feel like it's going to slide away on me. The material is a lot darker grey than it looks in the pictures, which I'm actually fine with.
I'm ordering another one of these right now.
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Totally agree with you, I opened this thread because I was surprised nobody wrote here on XDA about this cover yet.
I listened to everyone here and bought the case, have to say really enjoying the case.
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Can someone post some pictures please ?
Thanks
(sry for my english, i'm french ..)
thanks for the heads up. think i'll give this one a try at $15 from amazon. i'm currently using a cheapo $8 case off ebay that's 2-pc rubber and plastic. the grip and protection are good but the construction and design sucks.
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I listened to everyone here and bought the case, have to say really enjoying the case.
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amazon's got a few pictures up
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
dorezen said:
thanks for the heads up. think i'll give this one a try at $15 from amazon. i'm currently using a cheapo $8 case off ebay that's 2-pc rubber and plastic. the grip and protection are good but the construction and design sucks.
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amazon's got a few pictures up
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
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I think you qouted you the wrong person as I dont need the photos.
I'll certainly check this out. My phone survived an entire deployment through southern Afghanistan as an infantryman using the 3do case however upon returning home the case was fragged so I'm in need of a replacement.
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tks to the OP as i'm glad to find this thread. i started off with a diztronic thin case then moved on to a no-name 2-pc thick case from ebay. for $15, this case rocks and is stylish to boot. it could use a little more grip imo but still fine just the way it is now. i especially like it paired with the teal corner pads to compliment the gray/teal TMOUS HOS
the case also has a somewhat slim profile so doesn't add much bulk if any.
thanks for the little review! I've been lookin' at cases for awhile and really liked this one when I saw it but didn't get around to ordering one. I have the body glove 2 piece hard plastic case that came with it when my wife and I got the phones from T Mobile but I don't really like it much. I only like to use it at work. my wife has dropped hers and it has protected the phone but the little plastic clips have broken off on the corner it hit on. so the front piece is not very secure anymore.
15 bucks for a quality case is just about a steal. we have a prime membership too so it's even better!
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Great thread, caused me to order myself a charcoal grey version last night. I currently use the diztronic matte black and also used an otterbox commuter case (bulkiest and ugliest case for this phone), and when I saw those cyan corner bumpers I had to have this case.
I've bought a handful of cases (about 6 or so) past month, and I gotta say, this one is my favorite. Power button is a bit tough to press, but I like the overall texture of the skin.
My favorite part about this case is that the back of the phone's 4 corners are raised so that the speaker doesn't get muffled when laying on a flat surface.
Being able to chance colors on the 4 corner silicone tips are very much appreciated.
Very nice case but the buttons bug me. I wish they had made the buttons out of silicone as on the Ballistic SG.