Honest opinions on the 6 cases I've owned. - HTC Inspire 4G

Being the case junkie that I am, I've experienced quite a few cases for my Inspire.
This is just to try to help anyone in deciding what case to get or not get. Also, if anyone is interested I'm selling some of these that I've used only for a day or so, I'll explain later in this post. These are ranked from my least favorite to most favorite. So, lets begin.
6. Speck Candyshell- Although many people are big fans of Speck, I just felt like they produced an clunky, ugly case for the phone. It basically added a second bezel to the Inspire and I really didn't like the look or feel. Although the protection is decent, it is way over priced and the aesthetics just don't do it for me. I actually returned this to the AT&T store the same day I bought it.
5. Seidio Surface II- Probably the most annoying case I've owned. Once I put it on, it took me over two hours to learn the 'trick' to getting it off. Although I like the soft touch finish and the protection is good for a sleek case, the hassle of taking it off and the ugly back camera cutout annoy me.
4. Otterbox Defender- Alas, the Defender. While I can say I felt like my phone was virtually indestructible with this case on, it was just a bit too much. I couldn't fit the phone in my jeans pocket and it would get covered with lint due to the rubber outer case. The screen protector scratched easily and felt strange as well. The protection though is a major selling point and probably a good investment for someone without an insurance policy. Protection good, making my phone a rubbery brick, not so good.
3. Otterbox Commuter- While it is much slimmer than the Defender, the Commuter offers decent protection with a few flaws. I really am not of fan of the plastic backing of the case, it's slippery and feels very fragile to me. Also, the port cover for the usb and headphone jack is annoying to maneuver in place and often times falls out. The case is decent protection and slim, but there are those couple things that bring it down.
2. Trident Aegis- It's protection + good looks + a decent price. The Aegis offers Defender-like protection in a variety of colors in a modern, attractive design. There is basically nothing wrong with this case besides the impossible-to-avoid-bulk and the semi-challenging installation.
1. My favorite case I've used to date: Case-Mate Tough. So far, this is perfection for me. It's sleek, it's protective, it has got a nice grip finish, it's everything without the trade-offs. You can bet that my phone rests in my Tough as I type this. It's the best of every world and it's even a value! I got mine for $16 shipped on eBay.
So, if you're in the market for a case and you stumble upon these, maybe you'll take my opinions into account, or maybe you wont. Thanks for reading.

Thanks for the reviews. I am using the seidio convert and like the defender, it is a bit much. I may have to try the case mate tough.
Again, thanks for the time to review these and the money spent lol.
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Haha, I am also an accessory whore, I have about 20 cases for my iPod touch 4th gen(Not that I use it all) and Currently only own about 5 cases for my Inspire and about 20 micro usb cables...
I was looking into getting the otterbox defender, considering I have their case on every device I own besides my Inspire, but your review tempted me to not get it...
Thanks for doing the work for me

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only one i've tried was the otterbox commuter and I really like it... but you're right.. the usb cover can be annoying at times
thanks for the reviews though... i might try out the case mate tough soon

I have the s line case from eBay. It is very small which means it prolly isn't the greatest protection but it fits into the pocket perfectly and isn't super gelly and stretchy.
Best part is its 5 dollars and offers nice grippy sides.

Seidio Surface II it is useless when trying to use an screen protector. I have try both clear coat and skinomi and it pulls both from the edges. DO NOT BUY !! I will give a shot to one of the Otterbox.

+1 for the Case Mate Tough Case, have one on my Nexus One and my Inspire, haven't looked back
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+1 for the Otterbox commuter. I couldn't agree more with your review on that. I'm still a huge fan of it though....even aside from the annoying rubber piece near the bottom of the device lol.

I have the HTC Inspire Casemate Tough case, and it is AWESOME! It's a bit of a ***** to get the battery out when you have those times, but other than that, I love the dual-layer design, and awesome grip that it provides. Definitely better than the Body Glove case I bought for my Captivate.

I have been using the Casemate tough since I got my phone in the middle of May. I must say that I do like the way it feels. I don't think it is too bulky. Feels just right. Only thing I do not like about the case is the bottom rubber piece on the front side of the phone. It is flimsy and moves!
I just got the Otterbox Commuter and I like how it looks, but the back is too slick for me as well. I like how the bottom piece of the rubber is stopped in place by the plastic hard shell.
To give an idea of what I mean to some, I place my phone in my left pants pocket. Top pointing down. When I go to grab my phone, I tend to pull it by the bottom piece of the case like I used to do with my iPhone. Granted I have been getting accustomed to not doing that with the inspire due to its bigger shape, it is still a little annoying that the little rubber piece on the casemate is like that.
Does anyone have a suggestion on a similiar case?
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5. Seidio Surface II- Probably the most annoying case I've owned. Once I put it on, it took me over two hours to learn the 'trick' to getting it off. Although I like the soft touch finish and the protection is good for a sleek case, the hassle of taking it off and the ugly back camera cutout annoy
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So if removal was not a factor, would the Seidio be higher in your ratings? Also, do either the Seidio or CM Tough hang up like a silicone cover when you remove them from your pocket?
Thanks for the comparison.
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I agree with the OP about the candyshell speck case. It's waaaay to bulky and almost doubles the size of the phone. At first I gungho over it but now I can't stand it lol. I wish phone manafactuers would make the body more tough because the look of this phone is soooo sexy
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bubbabri said:
I have been using the Casemate tough since I got my phone in the middle of May. I must say that I do like the way it feels. I don't think it is too bulky. Feels just right. Only thing I do not like about the case is the bottom rubber piece on the front side of the phone. It is flimsy and moves!
I just got the Otterbox Commuter and I like how it looks, but the back is too slick for me as well. I like how the bottom piece of the rubber is stopped in place by the plastic hard shell.
To give an idea of what I mean to some, I place my phone in my left pants pocket. Top pointing down. When I go to grab my phone, I tend to pull it by the bottom piece of the case like I used to do with my iPhone. Granted I have been getting accustomed to not doing that with the inspire due to its bigger shape, it is still a little annoying that the little rubber piece on the casemate is like that.
Does anyone have a suggestion on a similiar case?
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Cannot agree more! I too have been using this since I got the phone in mid-May and have been liking it so far. The other thing that I do not like is the inside rubbery protection tends to catch a lot of lint when put in the pockets. Other than it, the case is solid with a good look and feel.

i'm waiting on my commuter
i'll post some comments

Have any of you tried the Casemate Pop?
I have two Otterbox defenders and you are right about the lint problem, it drives me nuts but I have to admit that I don't mind the bulk. I came from a 5 year old WM smartphone that was a brick without a case, haha. So I don't mind a bulky phone.
The only reason I got the defender was that it has the plastic hinges for snapping it into adapters, so you can purchase mounts for it and put it in your car with a satisfying "click". That and I decided to opt out of insurance, since adding 6$ a month and a 150$ deductible seemed silly to me.
The phone is extremely slippery without any cover on it and the bottom half of the phone (where the antenna is) will crack or dent with the slightest impact because it is hollow.
The next thing I am going to build is a custom dock for the car, I just wish I didn't have to dismantle the entire dash to add an FM modulator to the antenna line . I have a bad habit of breaking plastic fasteners and rivets.

Thanks for the reviews, ill be avoiding the defender cases because of their size.
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I picked up the casemate tough the other day..
I really like the looks and feel of it....But.....
My GPS has def took a hit....Took a LOT longer to get a lock....sometimes it never did....
On the times I couldnt get a lock I took it out of the case and within 5 seconds...Bam...Locked on..
I heard the seidio has no effect on GPS signal...I guess Ill give it a try..
Had the innocase II on my Nexus one with no ill effects..

roadrun777 said:
Have any of you tried the Casemate Pop?
I have two Otterbox defenders and you are right about the lint problem, it drives me nuts but I have to admit that I don't mind the bulk. I came from a 5 year old WM smartphone that was a brick without a case, haha. So I don't mind a bulky phone.
The only reason I got the defender was that it has the plastic hinges for snapping it into adapters, so you can purchase mounts for it and put it in your car with a satisfying "click". That and I decided to opt out of insurance, since adding 6$ a month and a 150$ deductible seemed silly to me.
The phone is extremely slippery without any cover on it and the bottom half of the phone (where the antenna is) will crack or dent with the slightest impact because it is hollow.
The next thing I am going to build is a custom dock for the car, I just wish I didn't have to dismantle the entire dash to add an FM modulator to the antenna line . I have a bad habit of breaking plastic fasteners and rivets.
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Just ordered a Defender, should be here in a day or so. Bulk doesn't bother me, I carried my last phone with a projector attached to it. I'm a mechanic and really want the best protection I can get. Know what you mean about those plastic clips.
For an FM modulator, I like the Motorola T505. It clips to your visor and you can use it to stream music and as a speakerphone. It just won't charge or hold your phone. Upload some pics when you get your dock finished though.

If the Sedio wasn't so difficult to remove it would be higher up, although it still scratches easily and allows a lot of dust to build up under the case. I've been soley using the tough since this post and my inspire has taken some nasty spills with no harm done at all. Also, I just took off my screen protector last week and have found using the phone without one is so much better. Anyone else agree?
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Case mate barely there for me. I've always liked the minimal amount of casing and have been lucky enough so far to never need anything more. Anything bigger than this case seems too bulky for me. It's a quality case and has a nice matte feel to it.
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Do You Use a Case?

I was wondering... I had my phone without a case for the first month and it still looked perfectly new by the time my case came in. Does anyone else have a case on their phone?
If so, what case do you use? I know there's already a cases thread, but this is different. Thanks!
i use a dhd otterbox defender.its awesome cause i work construction and its saved my phone a few times
I do use a case, but I dont like big bulky cases nor do i like wearing a clip on my belt.
I got one of those cheapy TPU cases on ebay. Gives enough protection from minor bumps and scratches, but I doubt it provides any shock protection like the otterboxs or casemate models.
i use the bodyglove mirage tpu case. i like it, not too bulky. only problem is i noticed that it effects my GPS signal. dosnt stop it completely. but in my house, with the case ON, i cant get a lock better than about 35 feet. with the case OFF, it will drop down to 16 feet. while it dosnt make GPS unusable, it def makes it less accurate. driving, i noticed with the case on, maps will say accurate to 10 meters, if i take the case off, it immediatley drops to 3 meters. meh, i dont honestly use GPS that much, so i figure if i need to i will just take the case off.
I use a case for the peace of mind of not worrying about scratches. Phone is already big enough, so the thinnest possible case is sufficient for me. I use the Case-Mate Barely There in black matte.
Case Mate Tough for me. The one for the Inspire, of course. It's a solid case with a good look to it. Might take a look at it. But no screen protector yet. They are always sold out.
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barely there case from case-mate I hate big bulky cases
I use the Platinum Hard Case/Holder. They look and work like the Seidio. Worked well when I had the Captivate.
Just wanted to chime in to say that the metal that the Inspire is made out of seems to be very scratch resistant. I leaned up against a metal cooler's edge at work (The very corner) and my phone was in a belt clip holster. I leaned with about half my body weight before i realized it was right on my phone, and when i backed away i saw a long white mark on the back of my phone and i thought the worst. I rubbed it a little bit with my thumb and it went away immediately, im not quite sure how or why but there was no mark at all!
This is the nicest phone I've owned... Having it wrapped in a DHD Otterbox Defender is great for peace of mind.
Great slim case...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protective-tpu-case-for-htc-desire-hd-grey-51886
This is the case I use. They were so cheap I bought a bunch. It protects everything really well.
I use the speck case not big not bulky no clip its a hard case and fits like glove.
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using a case similar to the barely-there model, purchased from ebay. so far it's holding up well.
I had a case and returned it. Too bulky. Now I have a full body skin on it. Will it protect the phone from a drop? Probably not. Best not to drop it
Odds are I'll sell this phone in a year or two when the next latest and greatest is available.
Thanks everyone for the replies! I just wanna say... I took my phone out of its case for a day (CaseMate Barely There), and my friend drops it while playing a game. There's now a scratch on it (it fell on the floor of a workshop).
Also, regarding a comment I saw about what the phone is made out of; you mentioned that there was a white line on it that made you think it was scratched. Boy, that's happened to me so many times! I always get scared, but I'm surprised at how tough the phone is. But this time the mark is permanent, so don't always depend on the toughness of the phone... I'm putting the case back on right now. Never taking it off again
Again, thanks for the replies. I'm with most of you in saying that the phone is already big enough as it is; that's why I got the Barely There, because I didn't want anything making the phone too much bigger.
Pt Series Case
I work at BB and picked up my Inspire 4G yesterday, so far I've used it in the Pt Series Case from BB. I got it really cheap and it isn't half bad. I will be keeping a case on my Inspire because I ran my Nexus One out of a case for upwards of 6 months, and I dropped while it was in the slip skin and it nicked the top of it. My dad has my N1 now, and is using a Case-Mate tough case. I plan on picking up the DHD version to try out for my Inspire next paycheck!
Oh and the little belt clip is a nice feature!
I've long gotten over the worries of scratching my cases. I can see the use of an otterbox for those who worry about drops, but it's like sweating the first scratch you get on a new car. It's gonna happen. I don't really care about resale of my phone, I usually just pass it down for cheap to a friend in need (who hasn't upgraded in like 2 years) and they are more than happy to accept it as is. I can't imagine the folks with OCD bad enough to pamper their phone so much it never gets any wear. There's no enjoyment in technology that way!
I personally go for a screen protector film and a thin/light back side case that allows for the best access to top/side buttons.
Same here barely there from CM
Protects and not bulky
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No case here. Invisishield on the screen and that's it.
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No case here. Invisishield on the screen and that's it.
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I used to have an InvisibleShield for my Samsung Captivate, but I didn't like it for many reasons.
One of the reasons was that I'm big into photography. Whatever Zagg used to make the screen protector stick greatly deteriorates the quality of the screen, and it bothered me.
Also, it makes the screen a lot more rubberized than most screen protectors. A lot of people say that the texture bothers them, but I think that's bullcrap... I can see the textured difference, but can't feel it and don't really care. On the other hand, the fact that my screen feels like sticky rubber bothers me.
Anyway, I try to steer clear of Zagg stuff now. I will recommend it though, if that makes sense. It's 100% quality stuff, and does stand up to its claims in protection. But I have my own personal reasons for not wanting to use it myself.

Best case for DZ

Hey guys I have been looking around for a decent case for my dz but have been unsuccessful as i always hear something bad about it once I hear of a new one.
I also looking for one that will not add too much bulk. Also it has to be very durable, example, is I hear the otterbox breaking often. I would want it to not be problematic to place in my pocket. A benefit would be extra grip though... Also hard plastics I fear will damage my phone....
So since all these issues are listed its probably clear why I am having trouble...
I heard of a phantom z skin. Chromium or something of the. Sort that looks cool. Does that one add good grip to the point where it is unlikely ill drop it. Any suggestions to a skin or case you use would. Be appreciated as long as it meets most of the criteria I listed..
Will reread after I get home on my computer because using my phone for this is somewhat irritating so sorryfor any typos or sounding rude at any point (it is unintentionally done from annoyance lol)
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you may not like the style but by far my favorite case is the oem g1 pocket thing.
you can put any larger battery on the g2 and it still fits inside
no reason to put a screen protector on it cuz you cover the screen with the case
wont chip away at the g2 body where the case mounts up to
slides easily into your pocket (unlike any rubber one)
costs 3-4 dollars shipped from china on ebay
personally I see no other options for me. I use the mugen 3600mah battery, i hate cases that chip away at my phone and dont slide into my pocket. I cant stand screen protectors and the price of this case is a joke
noob1015 said:
Hey guys I have been looking around for a decent case for my dz but have been unsuccessful as i always hear something bad about it once I hear of a new one.
I also looking for one that will not add too much bulk. Also it has to be very durable, example, is I hear the otterbox breaking often. I would want it to not be problematic to place in my pocket. A benefit would be extra grip though... Also hard plastics I fear will damage my phone....
So since all these issues are listed its probably clear why I am having trouble...
I heard of a phantom z skin. Chromium or something of the. Sort that looks cool. Does that one add good grip to the point where it is unlikely ill drop it. Any suggestions to a skin or case you use would. Be appreciated as long as it meets most of the criteria I listed..
Will reread after I get home on my computer because using my phone for this is somewhat irritating so sorryfor any typos or sounding rude at any point (it is unintentionally done from annoyance lol)
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I'm using otterbox now ..and it's not easy-breaking-often
What about Zagg or Madskinz? It's not a case but the full body covers do a pretty good job of a case in terms of scratch proof and adds no bulk.
I personally use Bodyguardz (a subsidary of NLU products) and they're pretty good. It takes a few days for the skin to "cure" but after that it's awesome.
The good thing about Bodyguardz though, that makes me come back to them repeatedly is that:
1) they offer lifetime replacement at 5bucks. just send the used skin back to them so they know you're not selling it to someone else
2) They give 20% off everything as long as you sign in your account
3) They have a competitive upgrade program. Check their FB page and they'll send you a code for 30% off their products if you show a pic of your product with someone else's "protection"
4) Ridiculously great customer service. I get replies back pretty fast and they are very courteous. They even take your suggestions sometimes to improve upon their products.
EDIT: I forgot, free shipping over 24.99 bucks.
Very pleased with the otterbox,bulks the phone up a bit,but I like that ,also fits in the Desire HD car holder in my fathers car.
bombadier said:
Very pleased with the otterbox,bulks the phone up a bit,but I like that ,also fits in the Desire HD car holder in my fathers car.
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I love my otterbox as well, sure it bulks it a bit but I've dropped it twice on accident on concrete and the otter hasn't broke and protected my phone as expected.
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I got the Case Mate Barely There case. Fits nicely and doesn't bulk up the phone too much. Added bonus is a screen protector and microfibre cleaning cloth.
I messed the installation of the included screen protector - dropped it accidentally just before applying and it instantly picked up some dirt on the sticky side I'll have to get another one, or maybe I'll write CaseMate about a replacement.
Two things I noticed:
- dust tends to gather near the edges of the front part around the screen
- I think the phone doesn't close as tightly as without the case, the "hooks" of the case get in the way. The difference is really miniscule, though, so it's not a big deal.
bodyguardz for sure. I personally can't stand added bulk to the G2 because of the hinge etc it seems to stress the phone out imo.
Personally all I've used is InvisibleSHIELD by Zagg.
Absolutely great product and have not had any scratches even when placed in my pocket with my keys. I have the full body installation and I had it installed in store.
Includes free lifetime replacement warranty for the life of your device.
45 day money back guarantee.
Free shipping on over $29.98 orders.
I'd make sure I had someone to install it if I did it again. The installation can be a little tricky.
I currently use the otterbox commuter series on my G2. I have been looking for a belt clip type case. No horizontal cases pls. That would fit my G2 with the otterbox on the phone... Any ideas would be appreciated...
I picked up an oem hard plastic case made by htc for tmobile at the tmo store not long ago. It fits super snug and looks great. Shiny metallic blue black gradient. I'm not too concerned with inordinate wear on mounting points. The ones on here seem quite sturdy as it stands. Not bad for 10$.
Adds a bit of bulk but it is a case. They add bulk and sacrifice themselves so your phone may live. Quit *****ing & get a belt mount soft case if it bugs you that much.
Hey dude above me have you considered checking out one of the numerous online vendors and searching for "vertical leather clip case, htc g2"? Or even getting out of your basement & hitting up a tmobile store?
You have a damn android phone, use the search button.
noob1015 said:
Hey guys I have been looking around for a decent case for my dz but have been unsuccessful as i always hear something bad about it once I hear of a new one.
I also looking for one that will not add too much bulk. Also it has to be very durable, example, is I hear the otterbox breaking often. I would want it to not be problematic to place in my pocket. A benefit would be extra grip though... Also hard plastics I fear will damage my phone....
So since all these issues are listed its probably clear why I am having trouble...
I heard of a phantom z skin. Chromium or something of the. Sort that looks cool. Does that one add good grip to the point where it is unlikely ill drop it. Any suggestions to a skin or case you use would. Be appreciated as long as it meets most of the criteria I listed..
Will reread after I get home on my computer because using my phone for this is somewhat irritating so sorryfor any typos or sounding rude at any point (it is unintentionally done from annoyance lol)
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i using case barely there of case-mate.
You can go site :case-mate.com
i think it great
TPU skin for about 2 dollars on ebay is the best case for any phone its a semi stiff rubberized silicone molded to the phones shape that covers front and back and is virtually indestructable. I covered my phone with the zagg invisible shield and then the tpu over that and I've dropped it numerous times on many surfaces without so much as a scratch. The case can be put on and off very quickly and never falls off. Its also improves the grip feel. Did I mention its 2 bucks nothing to lose.
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astriaos said:
I picked up an oem hard plastic case made by htc for tmobile at the tmo store not long ago. It fits super snug and looks great. Shiny metallic blue black gradient. I'm not too concerned with inordinate wear on mounting points. The ones on here seem quite sturdy as it stands. Not bad for 10$.
Adds a bit of bulk but it is a case. They add bulk and sacrifice themselves so your phone may live. Quit *****ing & get a belt mount soft case if it bugs you that much.
Hey dude above me have you considered checking out one of the numerous online vendors and searching for "vertical leather clip case, htc g2"? Or even getting out of your basement & hitting up a tmobile store?
You have a damn android phone, use the search button.
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You must not be able to understand English very well, I said I'm using a otterbox on my phone and would like to keep my otterbox but find a vertical belt clip for my phone. So I can attach my phone to the clip, with otterbox. And yes I have searched here and on google and on ebay for this type of case but "NOTHING" Now go troll someplace different, so please shut up and give that hole in your face a chance to heal.
yikes, lots of hostility floating around...
I would recommend getting the invisible shield and then pairing it with a belt pouch.
great combo and a well balanced mix of grip, portability, slim form factor, and protection. So long as you don't drop your phone while you have it out...
slufoot69 said:
You must not be able to understand English very well, I said I'm using a otterbox on my phone and would like to keep my otterbox but find a vertical belt clip for my phone. So I can attach my phone to the clip, with otterbox. And yes I have searched here and on google and on ebay for this type of case but "NOTHING" Now go troll someplace different, so please shut up and give that hole in your face a chance to heal.
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Lol! There is one I use with my htc oem rubberized case. Its a speck universal holster. It fits any hardshell case. Have fun... and take some antidepressants for God's sake!
Using an otterbox, thing that bugs me though is how hard it is to remove without breaking the clips (when I need to change batteries as my spare is an extended one).
used to have a zagg invisishield on an older phone, great how it protects the phone but overtime it turned brownish yellow and the corners collect a lot of dirt.
I really want to see an otterbox close up. I'm in the uk and can't find it for much less than £20. Basically I want to know if its worth the cash. Generally I'm quite careful with my phones but I'm into outdoors stuff.
Does anyone know a bricks and mortar shop that stocks them?
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i need a pouch for my DZ. can you suggest one for me?
from ebay pls

[Review] Seidio Active Combo

If you’ve ever been a customer of Seidio before, then you know and expect the quality and craftsmanship that they put into their products. It is my pleasure to write that the Active case and holster combo for the HTC Sensation 4G meets nothing less than these expectations, and offers the level of comfort, protection, and functionality that is desired. As with their past products, Seidio has continued to masterfully craft the Active case to allow for full access to all functionality ports (charging, audio, camera, speakerphone, and buttons) on your device, and have done so without adding unnecessary weight or bulk to the overall feel. Additionally, the case is comprised of Seidio’s traditional soft touch material that is held in place by a heavy duty plastic shell, which maximizes the overall protection of the device and offers an unparalleled shock resistance. The holster is also made of Seidio’s heavy duty plastic, which holds the protected device very snug and safe with the assistance of the high quality clip up top. If you’re in the market for a case that will provide maximum drop protection for your HTC Sensation 4G and feel smoother and more streamlined than anything else currently available, then you can’t go wrong with the Active case and holster combo.
All of Seidio’s products are available at http://www.seidioonline.com/
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Looks nice! I like the look of it. Kinda reminds me of a toughbook lol. But I love the look of the combo when put together. I may get a blue one to change it up a bit .
Great review! How does it fit on your belt? I currently have a universal pouch. It works but looks too bulky IMO. Also how hard/easy is it to take off? In case of the dreaded battery pulls for us rom flasher-compulsive types . LOL
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Looks nice! I like the look of it. Kinda reminds me of a toughbook lol. But I love the look of the combo when put together. I may get a blue one to change it up a bit .
Great review! How does it fit on your belt? I currently have a universal pouch. It works but looks too bulky IMO. Also how hard/easy is it to take off? In case of the dreaded battery pulls for us rom flasher-compulsive types . LOL
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It's great when applied to your belt. Very sturdy. I used a universal pouch before too, but this thing blows that out of the water. As far as taking it off, you can do so without even taking the shell off first. Just grab one corner and slide it back. Very easy, but putting it back on does require the soft touch case first then the shell. Doesn't take more than a few seconds though once you get the hang of it and the fit right.
Excellent review (pictures). Personally I love seidio and have used them on all my phones. Looking forward to getting this one.
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Thanks for the review.
I was contemplating on getting this one while waiting for Otterbox to release the Defender series on the Sensation.
Will probably get it and then the Otterbox one when it comes out to compare.
Got the same one and I love it. Good thing I have a holster cause the rubber parts is a lint magnet but wipes off easily. I love this case!
tabuburn said:
Thanks for the review.
I was contemplating on getting this one while waiting for Otterbox to release the Defender series on the Sensation.
Will probably get it and then the Otterbox one when it comes out to compare.
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Are they coming out with a defender, pare? I thought just a commuter case, I'm not sure though.
*want* *checks pockets, finds lint* *cry*
I just bought this and since theres no "plastic finger" holding the silicone down on the top by the power button you cant put it back in the holster with one hand. The silicone bunches up so you need to use one hand to hold the clip open and one to put the phone in the holster. I still think its a nice setup but wish there was an extra finger on the top.
Nice review...Seidio has always been a fav!
chadsin said:
I just bought this and since theres no "plastic finger" holding the silicone down on the top by the power button you cant put it back in the holster with one hand. The silicone bunches up so you need to use one hand to hold the clip open and one to put the phone in the holster. I still think its a nice setup but wish there was an extra finger on the top.
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After using it for a day or two it gets easy to do it all with one hand. Pull the clip up with your little fingers and push the phone in with your index and middle.
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Lakeshow423 said:
Are they coming out with a defender, pare? I thought just a commuter case, I'm not sure though.
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I can't confirm that they will but the Sensation is new so I'd guess a couple more months and they will probably come out with one.
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Great review, Does it add a lot of thickness to the phone compared to a TPU case?
Ended up ordering this case from ebay because of your review. Also because my brother has had the Active X version on his iPhone 4. He has dropped it more times than he can remember. The case has chipped where it hit and the Zagg was scratched but the iPhone is in pristine condition.
I am extremely pleased with case, Feels great, Sturdy and I feel like it could actually survive a drop now. The only thing I don't like too much is the silicone jacket attracts lint and dust a bit but it doesn't stick to it and I can brush it off or blow it off quite easily. So if you're looking for a case that will protect your investment you won't go wrong here. Doesn't add much bulk to the sleek Sensation 4G.
Overall a great case, With superior protection.
I have this combo as well except in blue. It is very nice but I must agree with the post about wishing it had a hard plastic section on the top front of the case to make it easier to "pop" it into the holster. Can it still be done with one hand? Yes, but not as easily and this has already caused a couple of near drops due to it not clicking in just right.
Overall I'm very pleased but I've also ordered the Trident case to see if that one doesn't have this issue (hopefully it'll fit in my Seidio holster too).
I had one of these on my Droid X and i must say they hold up. took several skips across the concrete. no damage of any kind. think i need to order for my sensation too. cause i'm a auto tech and i always be around dangerous things. great review
madwolf27 said:
*want* *checks pockets, finds lint* *cry*
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I had one of these on my old Evo.The black soft cover is a huge lint/dirt magnet.I couldn't stand it,after about a week of use i threw it away.Frankly i loved everything else about this case,but the lint thing is a deal breaker for me.
i just ordered one off ebay, hopefully i like it. wanted it real bad actually, even though i pre-ordered an otter box case as well.

G2x Speck Candyshell Case

Came across this sexy case the other day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhX93pEwpjs
Any reviews?
I'm currently using the Trident Aegis Case, which is getting a little stale - was hoping for something new.
I hear it scratches pretty easily. It's also VERY overpriced. I'm kinda tired of my Aegis too. I've been looking for some nice TPU cases, I'll probably end up going with the G2x Hybrid Case.
FatalityBoyZahy said:
I hear it scratches pretty easily. It's also VERY overpriced. I'm kinda tired of my Aegis too. I've been looking for some nice TPU cases, I'll probably end up going with the G2x Hybrid Case.
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Could you point to the "Hybrid Case" you're talking about? I just finished skimming through an older topic about the Speck Case and quickly crossed it off my list lol. After reading about the scratch problem, I know my OCD will get the better of me.
Yes it scratches and scuffs up pretty easy for sure. Definitely very overpriced too, fortunately mine was free. Anyway it's a very sturdy and reliable case. Fits perfectly and the built-in buttons work just fine. Every input is accessible. It looks nice on the phone too. I honestly would have considered paying in full for it if I didn't get it for free.
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Never dropped my phone on pavement with the Speck case and the case looks like it was thrown in a blender.
I bought a speck
Worst decision ever. After about a week, the front rubber bezel trim material started peeling off, it scratches quite easily and starts to look like complete ass about a month after owning/using it. Bought it direct from T-Mobile and they wouldn't exchange it within 30 days. I'm very responsible when it comes to taking care of phones, it goes in and out of my pocket. That's all, folks. Would not recommend a Speck case to anyone, unfortunately. I saw them at CES 2012 and it looked like they were catering to the mass iPhone population, and had no useful advice. I have the black with grey trim. Also, you have to use very slim headphone plugs. 1/5 Stars.
Wow... I'm staying far, far, far away from this case then.
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I bought one used on ebay cause yea, the cost of new is horrid. I didn't care about minor scuffs/scratches cause i cared more about utility and protection (also the hard shell 2 piece i had was a major pain for when i had to pop the battery), this one is very easy to remove if needed. 40$ new or 7.99 used with free shipping here http://bit.ly/yE1cLQ yea i took it for 8 bucks and am quite pleased. No issue with peeling rubber or any of the likes (even though used)
I dont care if the back is scuffed or scratched a bit cause quite frankly, i dont look at the back side of my phone often, and im not accustomed to placing my phone screen down. power button and volume keys are stiff but still easy to manipulate. if i had bought the case new for 40+$ id rate it a 6/10, but for 8$, Ill give it an 8/10.
I've had the speck hard shell case on my phone since it first came out and I love it! Being a mechanic, I'm not easy on my phones at all lol. But I must say, this has to be the best case I've ever used. Its very strong, and has saved my phone from 6ft drops with ease (oops lol). But from what I've seen, yea the black outer shell scratches but I could care less, it serves its purpose. Keeps my phone safe from falls and whatnot, and also keeps it clean from my dirty hands haha.
i using this case . It make my phone invincible from any dropping .Unfortunately,it scratches easily. I bought mine from ebay ,where have the great deal
I had the tmo speck rubberized case, it was nice for awhile, but since it uses different plugs depending if its in your pocket or on your belt, the pocket plug rubber came off in a month, then after 3 Months the whole rubber backing fell off... not worth the $30 IMO.
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I had the black Speck case along with the black/blue Trident Aegis, and frankly, I kinda like the Speck a little more.
I liked that it was slimmer than the Aegis, and easy to take off of needed, decent amount of protection though, the Aegis could clearly protect it loads better. There were scratches sure, but I put Vans stickers or any other of my favorite brands and that minimized it.
But I got mine off of eBay for $20 new, same as the Trident Aegis, and I was happy to have them.
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Stay away from those speck candyshell case. They look really nice during the first few weeks of usage, but get scratched up wayyy to easily. After a while (3 months for me) the plastic edges started peeling off, and along came the broken power button cover. Go with Trident Perseus case. The best imo. I have a full body protection for my phone and thats the only case that doesn't mess up the skin cover

For a Heavy duty case..

Look no further then the Ballistic SG case for our HOX.
First off, the quality feel of this case, just blows away the Otterbox cases (both of them) and anything else that touts itself as a rugged case. The silicone is reminiscent of the stuff seidio uses, and it shows when people pick up my phone! The stuff is not flimsy like the OB commuter case is, so it fits and goes together with much less fuss, and allows it to have those signature ballistic corners to give some needed shock protection.
Its outer layer is a little different, made up of 2 layers, one being a gel outside, and the plastic casing inside. The plastic fit well, and had no burrs or anything on it, and the gel outer pad was neither too smooth or too sticky, giving it a really premium feel, and some additional protection. Also a big plus for us guys, it slides in and out of your pocket without grabbing a handful of cloth and dust on the way out. While it attracts a little bit, it blows right off with no problem.
Over all, i came away really impressed by the fit and finish, and while i have yet to test its true protection, if the materials are any sign, i think i am going to be well covered. And on top of that, its nearly half the price of the otterboxes at around 20 bucks on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-SG0...354959909&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+x+ballistic
This is the one i ordered. Anyhow, if your in the market for a tough case and dont mind a SLIGHT additional bulk, this case does it without breaking the bank! Hope this helps with some case decisions!
This case has saved my phone coy.bless times and still looks almost new I love it and the best part is it will fit the one x+!
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After my first one x lost a perfectly good screen due to my clumsiness, I got one of these. Since then I've abused it and had no problems. One of my favorite features is that on the front, in addition to having a plastic lip to prevent your screen from hitting the ground directly, the rubber corners protrude further out. This allows me to put the phone face down and it won't move in addition to providing extra padding when my phone face plants.
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This case is very durable and looks good too! Highly recommended :good:
Thinking of getting one of these. Friend had one for his Nexus S and was awesome. Cheapest place to get one would be... eBay?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008FDE77Q/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1359800983&sr=8-3π=SL75
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Thats a really nice case, good find.
I can vouch for this case. Had a Ballistic on my last phone, and I made sure to buy another for my HOX.
Not too thick, but still feels sturdy. I've dropped this phone down too many staircases to remember and not a thing happened
otter box has worked well for me
I have been using the Otter Box Commuter Case and its done very well. The phone has taken some incredibly hard hits with it and come up unscathed. The only issue I've had with it is removing and re-installing the case. It can be a pain in the ass to do either, but if you don't plan on removing it...ever, then its a great case for 25 bucks.

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