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non pocket grabbing case?

going to get this phone in a few days (infuse FTW) lol
anyways looking for a case to prevent damage in case of drops, dont care about screen scratch protecting.
basically i dont want it to grip my pocket (super easy to slide in and out)
and as small as possible
thanks

Try one of platinums cases
Android kicks apples ass.. Infused 2.1.0

& like where i could buy it

Best Buy I believe.
Think there's even another thread reviewing it.

Get a tpu case. Definitely non pocket grabbing. Harder than silicone and softer than plastic. extremely flexible. Had it on mine for about 2 months. Dropped my phone from 5 feet and it was fine. You can get them from amazon. About 9 bucks.

moikie said:
Get a tpu case. Definitely non pocket grabbing. Harder than silicone and softer than plastic. extremely flexible. Had it on mine for about 2 months. Dropped my phone from 5 feet and it was fine. You can get them from amazon. About 9 bucks.
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he beat me to it!
but yes TPU cases are "non pocket grabbing". i bought a 5 pack of cases off amazon for 12 bucks.

rodger-sp said:
The incipio feather is a good case for in and out of the pocket.
I have a video review on my website at
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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I have the silicrylic case from incipio and it's awesome.

I switched from the big brick pop casemate to a TPU case so much thinner and I'm sure its still protective. I rarely drop my phones.
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Body Glove Mirage Skin Cover for Samsung Infuse 4G i997 on Amazon.com is great!

I'm now on the incipio sylcrillic case
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The_Zodiac said:
going to get this phone in a few days (infuse FTW) lol
anyways looking for a case to prevent damage in case of drops, dont care about screen scratch protecting.
basically i dont want it to grip my pocket (super easy to slide in and out)
and as small as possible
thanks
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I have an extra brand new incipio sylcrillic case that is on sale in the marketplace if you want it. PM me =P

I have a Ballistic HC. I use it in two modes. If I want to use the belt holster, I leave the outer shock membrane on the phone. It makes it fit into the holster better, makes the phone grippier in your hand, and adds an extra impact-absorbing layer.
When I want to pocket the phone, I ditch the outer rubber layer, and the phone becomes both smaller and less grippy, so that it slides pretty easily in and out of a pocket. The outer layer is plastic with a little shock give and finger grip.
I'll note that I long ago DITCHED the absolutely HORRIBLE, and embarrassing (for Ballistic) screen protector ( you just rip it out along with the loop of adhesive water seal junk) and have replaced it with a "no bubble" silk-top screen protector from the AT&T store. Very nice. A little less water resistant, but, it's worth it.

+1 for the body glove case. It's cheap, available on amazon, and it works. The only problem is the volume keys are exposed but I don't plan on being violent with my phone so that isn't a big deal IMO

Another +1 for the Body Glove here.
I accidentally left my phone on top of my car once, and didn't realize it till a few seconds later while driving about 30 down the road. Got out and found the phone in the middle of the street, still in the body glove, not a scratch on it.

The Incipio Silicrylic Case is what I use. I'm able to slide my phone in and out of my pocket with ease each and every time. Thinnest Case I've seen as well.

Body Glove case works very well for me. Its a harder plastic, so it doesn't stick to things. The size of the phone is what hinders the removal from my pocket. Plus I have big hands. You know what they say about that.
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id say get a ballistic case for it if you dont put it all together and stop after the hard case its not bad getting it out of a pocket and its totally covered

Otterbox Defender vs Trident Kraken II [10/19 update]

For anyone who is up in the air between the top 2 rugged cases, the Kraken II is made much better for the Charge.
The belt clip on the holster for my Defender snapped the other day when it caught on the armrest of my chair so I went ahead and ordered a red Kraken II off of ebay since I had wanted to give one a try anyways. Got it today and everything about it is better. The holster holds the phone much more securely, the silicone is underneath the plastic so no more will it start coming off all the time like the Defender's did, and you can get it in colors . The level of dust protection is also a lot better thanks to mesh screens over the speaker and earpiece.
Hope this helps anyone deciding
Update 10/19!!!!
Forget everything I said above. I now hate Trident. Their plastic feels great and seems nice at first but is insanely cheap! A small piece next to the charger port broke off last night and this morning before I left for work I went to clip it onto my belt and when I went to squeeze the clip a little it snapped. Absolute junk. Thinking of just going to the standard Verizon case/holster combo and keeping it clipped inside my pocket at this point.

For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).

I actually like the Defender better than the Kraken. I think it just looks better, sleek, and more stylish. The kraken does have color, but it looks cheap in my opinion. My family has the Defender case on all of our Droid Charge(s). No issues with them whatsoever. I just like having all around protection for my phone, although I have never dropped it (yet), I know it'll stay safe when I do.

I recently bought a Otterbox Defender Case. It definitley makes the phone much more bulky but I gues thats price for protection. I honestly am looking for reasons to take it off and put my old case back on but I fear that once I do I will drop my phone and it will shatter into a million pieces....hahaha. I n all honesty, it feels solid and indestructible now, my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber...I give it a 10/10 for purpose alone and a 7,8/10 in aestethics...

JihadSquad said:
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).
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Mine dropped from ceiling level of a Lowe's retail building while up on power equipment once. Try that without one of these cases.

Also I would like to say that the way the belt holster is made on the Kraken saved my butt. I almost snapped it the first day I had it (in the exact same way I did the Defender holster) but the Kraken's holster is made with a detachable clip so instead of breaking it flew into 3 pieces that snapped right back together.

Shogun_Iggy said:
my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber......
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All OtterBox cases do the lint thing & it drives me nuts. The Incipio does the same thing.
I finally settled on the BodyGlove as it gives an awesome grip on the phone & does not attract link AT ALL.
~John

updated first post. Forget everything, Trident is junk

Have you looked at the Otterbox Commuter for the charge?
Not as "industrial-strength" as the Defender, but extremely well made and it does a great job of protecting the phone while still leaving all buttons and slots/openings usab;e and/or easily accessible....

The holster is kinda important to me. Going to try the standard Verizon case/holster combo.

I am using the Verizon holster with a Casemate case. Works very well. Only thing I don't like about the holster is that the clip sticks up kind of high and will dig into your belly in certain positions. Might be a belly issue though LOL

I have Trident Kraken II case and I broke holster clip. Emailed Trident and they replaced clip within a couple days via mail.....good customer service.

Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).

spc_hicks09 said:
Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).
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Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.

yutzybrian said:
Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.
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No screen protector but it does have the holster. I need to get some pics uploaded because I have no idea which one it is lol.

I've not had any issues with the Trident case, itself, but I did have an issue with the belt clip breaking clear apart when I tried to take it off. Now I need to see if they offer any sort of warranty ala Otterbox...

Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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juanzr1 said:
Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.

AshG said:
It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.
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I would have got the Cyclops if I had knew that, went with the aegis thanks anyways
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JihadSquad said:
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the
I was gonna say singeing similar. After repeatedly dropping my phone from chest height onto the floor with only minor superficial scratches to the plastic.
Pretty rugged phone.
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Adding More Grip

Hey all,
Has anyone tried roughing the back of their phone a little bit? I'm trying to think of something to give it a bit more texture and grip. I do have a case for my phone but I really like the feeling and look of the phone naked.
Any thoughts?

Rubberized back cover?
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Try one of the Rock Quicksand cases. It is very slim, only covers the back and sides, adds minimal bulk, and much more grip. I've been very happy with mine.

Fly paper.

762x51 said:
Try one of the Rock Quicksand cases. It is very slim, only covers the back and sides, adds minimal bulk, and much more grip. I've been very happy with mine.
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Agreed 100%, I LOVE my black Quicksand case (blue phone)
The grip that case gives you is awesome.

Bodyglove dropsuit case!

skateboard tape, maybe?

quantum1 said:
skateboard tape, maybe?
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I bet that would work if you really don't want a case

Cruzer Lite's cases aren't too bad either. They don't add much to the thickness of the device and they are reasonably good to look at. However, if I could use my phone without a case and be confident of not scratching/dropping it, I'd go that route.

Another vote for Rock Quicksand...love mine. :good: The phone actually feels too small when I take it off now. And way too slick.

Using the Rearth Ringke Slim case and has a really nice feel to it, and it's super thin.

lowg said:
Using the Rearth Ringke Slim case and has a really nice feel to it, and it's super thin.
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That case is almost identical to the Rock Quicksand, but the Rock gives you a much better grip than the Rearth.

lowg said:
Using the Rearth Ringke Slim case and has a really nice feel to it, and it's super thin.
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Can you post a couple of pictures? I have ever the sgp ultra thin and I live it but it is still a Little slippery. But I don't want anything much thicker than the sgp
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I just got the official Samsung Cool Vent case, and I love it. It's a rubber-y plastic that gives the phone great grip, and you can stick a coin (or two credit cards) in the back for an impromptu kickstand. It covers the back and front/bottom, rather than the sides, so it doesn't cover the volume/power buttons and doesn't make the phone any wider. The only con is that the bump on the back prevents the phone from laying totally flat on a table, which bothers some people, i think it's fine. The bump also gives you something to grip with your fingers.
http://i.imgur.com/1Crvu.jpg
Picked it up from MobileFun.com, seems there aren't many places yet selling it in the US.

Rock Quicksand case is absolutely amazing!
For $10 I wasn't expecting much; but immediately when I opened up the packaging I was impressed. The case feels rock solid, and barely adds any weight to the phone.
However, if you are looking for full protection this case is definitely not for you.
I don't want to make myself sound old (I am only 22), but I'm at the stage in my life that I can be fairly confident that I will not drop the phone and will not be entering any situations (ie., jumping off my bike into the woods) that I will not be able prepare for and take extra precautions with the phone.

jgrimberg1979 said:
Can you post a couple of pictures? I have ever the sgp ultra thin and I live it but it is still a Little slippery. But I don't want anything much thicker than the sgp
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Click on the link he put in his post, there are planty of pics there....
The Rearth & the Rock Quicksand are almost identical except the texture of the Quicksand gives it the best grip of any case available.

lowg said:
Using the Rearth Ringke Slim case and has a really nice feel to it, and it's super thin.
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+1. Just enough grip yet it slides easily into and out of my pocket.

I bought a sheet of this eGrips stuff and cut it custom for every device that i don't want to use a full case on. One side is adhesive and the other side is the grippy side that you hold. egrips

quantum1 said:
skateboard tape, maybe?
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that was my idea too! if one would prefer to run a naked phone you could get one of those clear body skins....the ones that are like the screen protector material but they cover the back cover and sides too, and then see if skateboard grip tape will stick to that stuff, giving you extremely minimal protection with maximum grip and would be thinner than any case like the Rock or other slim cases and less noticeable too, that way if you dont like it you simply peel the skin off since the grip tape is stuck to it, not your phone

Soda blasting or glass beading it would give it a uniform rough finish with soda being smoother and glass being rougher.

Diztronic tpu review!

So my flat black tpu case by Diztronic came today and let me tell you it is hands down better than anything out there and I could not be more pleased. I am comparing this to the Rearth slim case I was using and before that I also had the Ebay S line case for a couple days and while that case is also tpu, it is truly ghetto compared to this Diztronic. The fit is perfect and while buttons are covered there is still little effort needed to push them unlike many tpu cases. The feel of the case on the phone is also on the premium side and the matte black back does not attract fingerprints either. The other great feature about this case is the slightly raised lip going around the screen which is just right for anyone wanting to play music/put their phone face down. All of this is had with virtually no added bulk either. I highly recommend this case and know you will be happy with it.

myorks1127 said:
So my flat black tpu case by Diztronic came today and let me tell you it is hands down better than anything out there and I could not be more pleased. I am comparing this to the Rearth slim case I was using and before that I also had the Ebay S line case for a couple days and while that case is also tpu, it is truly ghetto compared to this Diztronic. The fit is perfect and while buttons are covered there is still little effort needed to push them unlike many tpu cases. The feel of the case on the phone is also on the premium side and the matte black back does not attract fingerprints either. The other great feature about this case is the slightly raised lip going around the screen which is just right for anyone wanting to play music/put their phone face down. All of this is had with virtually no added bulk either. I highly recommend this case and know you will be happy with it.
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Pics?

There are pics on the website that are sufficient

those does not look good . Could you post pics of your N4 with that case?

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There are pics on the website that are sufficient
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Um... well sure. But, part of the appeal of any product "review" is to see how it functions in the field--so to speak.

Here

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Here
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It definitely looks better than the "S" TPU case, but does it offer more protection in your opinion.
It seems from your pics the lips on the front are higher than the ones on the "S"?

How good is the fit? would you say it's tight? Does the case come off easily?

Looks good, might still purchase this, although it looks exactly the same as the I-Blason case I have on my N4 already.

Hows the call quality? People complained about the official N4 bumper ruining the microphone quality so I'm wondering if it happens with this too.
I have one of these on order myself.

Would you say the Diztronic is significantly better than the Ringke Rearth Slim case? I've got the Ringke case and it doesn't fit as tight as it could around the volume rocker, too much play for my liking. Also my girlfriend hates how the four corners stick up a little from the screen (to protect the screen if its face down) she says they poke her in the ear on phone calls... Wish I had bought two of the Diztronic cases now

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Hows the call quality? People complained about the official N4 bumper ruining the microphone quality so I'm wondering if it happens with this too.
I have one of these on order myself.
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+1
I don't have a case at all and I have to position the phone in a certain position on my face for anyone to hear me as it is. If a case or bumper further negates from the call quality I am going to have to pass. Even though I already ordered this and it should be here soon.

1. The call quality is not affected I already had two calls with the case on and it sounds great.
2. The lip is raised a bit more than the S case but not overly done, it will not bother you at all
3. This case feels very good on the phone, it is easy to get off it your actually trying to take it off other that that there is no annoying flex from the tpu or anything like the cheap ones (S case)
4. This is much better that the rearth slim because having this on gives me the feeling of better protecting just by how it feels in the hand and protects the entire bezel which a slim case does not do.
I may order the Diztronic shell case when that come out next week too
I think the stock bumper is stupid anyways

Haven't tried any other case for the nexus 4.but this diztronic case is easily the highest quality tpu I've ever used... Feels great. Love it.
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djkinetic said:
Looks good, might still purchase this, although it looks exactly the same as the I-Blason case I have on my N4 already.
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it's definitely not the same as the i-blason case. I have two i-blason and the diztronic. the diztronic is sooo much better. i used to use their case on my gnex. very good quality.

Got my case yesterday. It fits nicely, has a good feel and looks pretty good too. Doesn't really add much bulk. The seams on 2 corners on the other hand seem a bit shoddy and looks like it might peel away over time. Curious to know if anyone else's case is like that too. Will contact Diztronic and see what they say.

I'm debating whether I should purchase this case in black or the smoke color
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Just received mine as well, and YES THIS IS THE BEST CASE OUT THERE FOR THE N4 IMO
in every aspect, design, feel, protection this case is definitely the best, glad I bought this case.

Just got one. Great looking case and real nice feel. My XtremeGuard screen protector peels a bit on the corners. Any suggestions on screen protectors that wouldn't have this issue?

FatalityBoyZahy said:
I'm debating whether I should purchase this case in black or the smoke color
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I would get the black one, I also thought about the smoke color since it allows you to see the nexus logo on the back which is pretty attractive. But the Distronic logo kinda overlayed the LG logo and that's a no-no for me. But since Distronic has a no-hassle free return policy, you can always return it if you're not satisfied with your purchase.

tough case recommendations?

One of my favorite things about my Sony Xperia Z3 over the last couple of years has been the Case-Mate Tough Case I've had on it. I drop my phone pretty regularly, and that thing holds up to whatever I throw at it (or, I guess, whatever I throw it at). In addition to being a nice protective dual-layer case, it's also really grippy with a nice texture - I've never had a phone that felt so secure in the hand.
I've been looking for a similar case for the Moto X Pure, but I can't seem to find one; most of the cases I've seen that have a decent protective frame around the edges take themselves out of the running for me with a smooth back (often for the sake of transparency, to show off the custom phone), and the one case I found with a nice texture was a Nillkin skin that doesn't protect the sides and has no lip to raise the screen off a desk.
Anyone have any recommendations for a good case that's durable and protects against drops, and also helps make this giant of a phone feel a little more secure in the hand? (I have been looking at the Incipio Dualpro but haven't gotten a chance to see one in person yet so have no idea what the texture is like.)

I actually like the otterbox defender as it has excellent grip. But it is bulky so it may not be on par with what you are looking for. I like the bulk though as it is perfect for my hand size and maintaining firm control of my phone. The silicone has a textured/ribbed back that is nice.
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I have the Supcase Beetle -
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unicorn-Premium-Protective-Motorola/dp/B0154AQ3QK/
Very good protection, frosted back so you can see the colour/design of your phone. Thick rubber around the sides for grip and protection. The two raised ridges on the back reduce the side to side rocking a bit, which is an issue on our curved backs. Not too expensive. I would recommend considering it.

I have the same problem. I bought the Diztronic Case as well as the Incipio octane.
The octane is surprisingly good looking. It has a frosted back but somehow.. it feels kinda grippy. I can't explain it. It's hard plastic.. but it is gripper than the naked rubber back. It's weird.
The octane is also grippier around the edges (softer TPU) than the diztronic. It's also a little thicker. (enough to be noticeable). BUT the buttons are hard to press (I think I might can fix that but I have yet to work up the nerve to take a razor to my $20 case). The biggest problem here is that the headphone cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s or my AUX cord.... so... yeah. Another thing that could possibly be fixed once I figure out the best way to go about it.
Now, for the Diztronic: This is seriously the best built case I've ever seen for a phone. It fits perfectly. It barely adds any bulk to the phone. I can't speak for the MXP (haven't dropped it yet) but I have carried three phones in diztronic cases and nothing has happened to any of them. There's an attention to detail with Diztronic that you don't get with a lot of other cases. The button cutouts for this case are unlike any case I've ever seen. It's still easy to press the buttons and the buttons stick out from the case the same length that the actual buttons stick out from the phone. It feels like you're pressing the actual buttons. You'll have no problem fitting any headphone cord into this case. The ONLY thing I don't like about this case is that it actually does not add a lot of grip, but overall, its my favorite. I highly recommend it.
Edit: I don't have it but the Incipio dualpro is probably good. It'll add more bulk though.

I'm a fan of the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro with the holster clip and built-in screen protector. It has held up very well against abuse and saved my MXPE a number of times. Of course you don't need to use the holster, but it does help to protect the screen, especially in a gym bag or whatever. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Holster-Motorola-Protective-Protector/dp/B0153T7TSI

I have had mine in a Supcase unicorn beetle (with the frosted back) since september 30th, dropped numerous times, easy to put in pocket.
If I needed a holster I'd go with the Supcase heavy duty.

Supcase Unicorn Beetle is perfect

I like the SUPCASE beetle, but like there dustproof/"water resistant " version with interchangeable back plates better
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I highly recommend the Case Mate Tough Frame bumper for the MXPE. Perfect fit. Ridged power button on the bumper.

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I definitely agree about with you about the Diztronic case. The buttons are actually easier to use with the case on than without it. As far as the grip goes, at first I noticed it being a little slippery. However, I have gotten used to it.
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I have the same problem. I bought the Diztronic Case as well as the Incipio octane.
The octane is surprisingly good looking. It has a frosted back but somehow.. it feels kinda grippy. I can't explain it. It's hard plastic.. but it is gripper than the naked rubber back. It's weird.
The octane is also grippier around the edges (softer TPU) than the diztronic. It's also a little thicker. (enough to be noticeable). BUT the buttons are hard to press (I think I might can fix that but I have yet to work up the nerve to take a razor to my $20 case). The biggest problem here is that the headphone cutout isn't big enough for my ATH-M50s or my AUX cord.... so... yeah. Another thing that could possibly be fixed once I figure out the best way to go about it.
Now, for the Diztronic: This is seriously the best built case I've ever seen for a phone. It fits perfectly. It barely adds any bulk to the phone. I can't speak for the MXP (haven't dropped it yet) but I have carried three phones in diztronic cases and nothing has happened to any of them. There's an attention to detail with Diztronic that you don't get with a lot of other cases. The button cutouts for this case are unlike any case I've ever seen. It's still easy to press the buttons and the buttons stick out from the case the same length that the actual buttons stick out from the phone. It feels like you're pressing the actual buttons. You'll have no problem fitting any headphone cord into this case. The ONLY thing I don't like about this case is that it actually does not add a lot of grip, but overall, its my favorite. I highly recommend it.
Edit: I don't have it but the Incipio dualpro is probably good. It'll add more bulk though.
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bill875 said:
I'm a fan of the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro with the holster clip and built-in screen protector. It has held up very well against abuse and saved my MXPE a number of times. Of course you don't need to use the holster, but it does help to protect the screen, especially in a gym bag or whatever. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Holster-Motorola-Protective-Protector/dp/B0153T7TSI
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One of the best fa sure... Looking for a replacement.. Any other similar quality cases out there?