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Case-Mate Tough: 2 thumbs up

I got my Case-Mate Tough and I am really liking it.
The hard outer shell allows for easy removal from pockets, which is huge for me.
Overall, I like it a little more than an Otterbox Defender I had for the iPhone. I feel like it will protect just as well and it is simpler and less bulky. I feel like a normal drop, from a normal height, it will hold up just as well as a Defender.
I would definitely recommend this case.

I ordered one last night. I had it for the Nexus One and loved it. Can't wait for it to get here.

Where did you buy it from and do you have any pics of the case.

Any comments on the included screen protection? I am trying to decide between ordering one of these and waiting for an Otterbox commuter or defender.

Screen protection?
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most screen protectors that come with these cases are garbage, you're better off shelling out a few extra bucks and getting a zagg or clear coat.

spyz88 said:
I ordered one last night. I had it for the Nexus One and loved it. Can't wait for it to get here.
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Ditto. I have it and love it. Loved it on my nexus also.

I tried looking for this case, but couldnt find anything. Where did you order it from?

Got mine at the ATT store
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just got mine in the mail from att (2days after bought) instantly love it .. my phone feels so less fragile lol

Just ordered one at the AT&T store today.
Talked then down to $14 + tax
Looking forward to getting it.

Ordered from case-mate.com for Desire HD. Perfect fit. Love the case.
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roidsmith said:
I tried looking for this case, but couldnt find anything. Where did you order it from?
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Don't guess you looked very hard. My first Google search brought this up:
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-HD/Case-Mate-HTC-Desire-HD-Barely-There-Case.asp
$19.99 direct from CaseMate. A little cheaper than on the AT&T site that had them for 24.99 but I don't know about shipping costs.

Got one for the Inspire and one for the HD2, $29.98 total shipped.
Case-Mate site has free 4-6 day shipping.
Thanks for the heads up OP!

i picked one up at work today and it really nice, color me impressed. Still thinking about getting the pop! case from them as well.

Screen protector that came with it is not great but it works. Had a zagg on my first inspire and I didn't like it. I couldn't remove it and reuse it so AT&T has it now, but the spray you put on the film leaves bubbles underneath and that bugged me.
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I just got mine today. I love the case but
I thought the case mate tough didn't cover the buttons?
and mine didn't come with a screen protector?
I ordered from ATT

[Q] Case Mate Tough VS Otterbox Commuter vs Cheapo Amazon Cases

So this week i'll be purchasing about three or four cheapo silicone/rubberized cases from amazon for the inspire 4G.
I will also purchase either a commuter or a case mate tough.
I'll be sure to post a comprehensive review and pictures comparing all the cases.
I need some help deciding which of the two to get though.
Commuter vs Case Mate Tough.
Opinions?
Do they both protect the camera when the phone is layed flat on a surface?
Thanks guys.

I have the case-mate tough. It protects the screen and camera when laid down flat. I like it a lot. It is very simple and the hard outer piece is nice for sliding in and out of pockets. Have not seen the commuter in person so no opinion on it.

From watching the various desire hd YouTube videos it seems they're pretty much the same except that the otterbox has the little covers for the mini USB and audio jack. I just ordered me up the case mate off at&T's website using the 25% off accessories code. Hoping for the best.
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1meanrex said:
From watching the various desire hd YouTube videos it seems they're pretty much the same except that the otterbox has the little covers for the mini USB and audio jack. I just ordered me up the case mate off at&T's website using the 25% off accessories code. Hoping for the best.
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Hm. How do I obtain this 25% off accessories code?
I just purchased it form ATT

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...otion/accessories.jsp?source=EC0A0011600jtl10
Don't know how long its good for but worked for me today.
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As personal preference, go with the Otterbox commuter. Its not bulky whatsoever. I'm positive you won't be disappointed.

My Commuter is the best phone case I've ever had. I'm sure the Casemate is pretty nice too.. vote with your wallet

I have both and I prefer the Otterbox because the Casemate back is more slippery. The Casemate does feel a little thinner to me. I currently don't have either on because I just love the way the phone feels =)... I'm sure I'll pay for it though.
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I picked up the casemate tough this afternoon and an invisible shield screen protector (which I hate n sucks to install) and I love this case. I couldn't even find anywhere to order the otter that wasn't sold out or over $40
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ordered case mate tough for 27$ shipped off att with the link
1meanrex said:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...otion/accessories.jsp?source=EC0A0011600jtl10
Don't know how long its good for but worked for me today.
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I have tried all of them...Otterbox is the best IMO. On any phone...

I'll go with the casemate tough.
I don't like the "Otter" logo on the back of the otter case and the fact that the buttons are covered.
Other than that I don't think I would have a preference.
Will post review as soon as i receive it.

what about the Seido cases?
Anyone know about or prefer the Innocase II/ [email protected]??

wrenhal said:
Anyone know about or prefer the Innocase II/ [email protected]??
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I just bought the platinum series today from best buy for 35.00. I like it so far. It came with the holster and it doesn't put a lot of bulk on the phone.
UPDATE
Case holds up great. Just slipped in ice and landed on the phone. The phone did not come out the holster at all. No physical damage to the phone, but the ice did break and the phone got water damaged. I was able to exchange it at Walmart though. Seems like a good case besides no water protection lol.

Jumped the gun on the Otterbox Commuter and I have to say I really like it. It came in 2 parts, the rubber and the hard case which goes together. The volume buttom and the power button has a nice feel to them, doesnt make pushing them any harder. The screen protector that it came with was a bit smaller than the Inspire screen because the box actually says it is for Desire HD.

Going to visit mobilecity in China town today for cases, do you think Case-Mate in blue is manly? Can't post link yet.

just got my case mate tough and i love it ... the only problem i have is the volume buttons are a little harder to push but power/lock is unaffected. however that doesnt really cause a major problem for me because i use the audio manager widget most of the time

rajmahal772 said:
just got my case mate tough and i love it ... the only problem i have is the volume buttons are a little harder to push but power/lock is unaffected. however that doesnt really cause a major problem for me because i use the audio manager widget most of the time
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did you make sure that the volume rocker was all the way thru the slot on the side of the hard plastic? i had this issue too, and thats what fixed it.

Does the rubber part of the case collect alot of pocket lint?
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Got the casemate tough from eBay for 18 bucks. Happy so far. Makes the phone thicker though.
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Case-mate barely there case

Just got mine today, came with a screen protector.
fits great, has soft feel and is not slippery in the hand at all.
Its my second case-mate I've owned and I'm definitely satisfied. If you want the right case the first time and not to deal with the riff raff, this Is for you.
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Link please?
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link pleeeeease.

http://tinyurl.com/3otufnm

http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases.asp
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just ordered , will post info when i get it

just got in the mail couple of minutes ok. Great purchase, very light and tight on the phone , like OP said comes with a screen protector (which am not using) and a cloth to wipe your screen down , which leave it like new too

It acually comes off without a struggle too, which it seems a lot of these style cases lack. Cheers
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Just ordered as well. I've been using OtterBox for my T-Mobile G2, but the tab attaching the front piece to the phone on OtterBox case is broken. We'll see how well case-mate case holds up.

Still a little pricey for me, the rubber ones one ebay have the same rubbery feel and also look and protect the same for less then $5. Just my opinion though

how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another

Its not rubbery to the point that its hard to take out of pocket, just feels nice in the hand, and not as slippery as a gloss finish.
Spending $20 bucks to adequately protect a device that costs $500 out of contract is well worth it imo.
Like I said, I reccomend it to the people not interested in wading through the waves of ebay garbage for $1.99
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Can anyone upload some pics of the case?

Case-mate.com ................
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99formulam6 said:
how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another
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not rubbery at all
Tommebaas said:
Can anyone upload some pics of the case?
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pic of case + case out of box
http://i51.tinypic.com/2uyjea1.jpg
front pic
http://i54.tinypic.com/99q83s.jpg
back pic
http://i55.tinypic.com/htwbcj.jpg
keyboard open pic
http://i53.tinypic.com/24b4y6s.jpg
like the name says this case is really light, but protects your phone well

I've got my DZ with the Barely There case for about a month now, and I'm very happy with it. You don't even notice the screen protector, and the case itself doesn't make your phone look like a new refridgerator, but it does make your phone feel like it's sturdy enough to survive an accidental drop on the ground.
I recommend the CM BT case to every DZ user

Can this be store bought? I've been looking for a Screen protector that includes a case!

I was actually not aware of this brand (Case-Mate) before, and was therefor very surprised to see that the case i bought for 5$ in a little Chinese shop in manhattan looks 99% the same (only difference i could see is the hole on top right corner of the back, as i've seen in several other cases, but not mine.)
i think for 1/4 of the price, its well worth it

Thanks for the pics bro
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mputtr said:
http://tinyurl.com/3otufnm
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Really now?

CASES: Any ideas of any good ones?

Any ideas of any good ones? Feel free to post links, picture or constructive reviews on any case you might have had or have.
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like a protective case, or sleeve, or holster type deal?

I ordered this one. I have a similar one one my HTC glacier and love it.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180655010534
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I bought the t-mobile brand tpu case. Its a pretty nice case and doesnt really add any bulk to the phone at all

I say the candyshell speck case hard case outside soft inside LOL I'm useing it right now.
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I just got the Bodyglove case, and it provides excellent protection, and looks nice. I highly recommend it.
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Just saw on the Seidio website that the Surface case is coming soon. Hope it's like the innocase II (now known as the Surface case) for the Nexus 1...seriously one of the best cases I've ever bought.

I got the Body Glove case also and it rocks. I ordered a tpu case from Korea on eBay and it did not fit well.
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pbfoot said:
I bought the t-mobile brand tpu case. Its a pretty nice case and doesnt really add any bulk to the phone at all
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Me, too. I got the T-Mobile case and I love it. Fits perfectly and is textured for good grip. Doesn't pick up pocket lint like some soft cases. Quality is great, too.

ananthb said:
Me, too. I got the T-Mobile case and I love it. Fits perfectly and is textured for good grip. Doesn't pick up pocket lint like some soft cases. Quality is great, too.
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how much is the the t-mobile case? tmobile cases are more expensive(relatively speaking).

I would like to find a clear silicone gel skin. There are a lot that have an argyle pattern on them but I'd hate to cover up such a nice looking phone.

CrazyCharlie said:
I would like to find a clear silicone gel skin. There are a lot that have an argyle pattern on them but I'd hate to cover up such a nice looking phone.
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http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=LG&model=LG+G2x&cat=Cases&skuno=91036

jdaclutch said:
how much is the the t-mobile case? tmobile cases are more expensive(relatively speaking).
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Yea it's 19.99 at the t-mobile store, but I got mine from wirelessground.com for 9.99

Seidio > Otterbox

Looks like Seidio and Otterbox will both be releasing protection for our Sensation 4G devices real soon. IMO, Seidio provides a better product than Otterbox. I've used both, and Seidio to me just seems more stylish for the protection (I'll be buying the Active combo).
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/6207.htm

Is there an eta on these? I also was the active combo.
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Pretty sure that by the end of this month there will be something... well that's what I hope for.
I'll be going with SURFACE, not that bulky.

They usually have something ready for purchase within a couple of weeks after putting up the "coming soon" spot.

glad to see these companies finally take notice to this device. ill be picking up the otterbox. had one for my nexus and liked it a lot. normally i dont have a handset long enough for some of these companies to put out a quality case (besides the generic gel ones)

I considered otter, but need a holster for work.
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I also prefer Seidio...

Been waiting for Seidio...hope to see something real soon

I had seidio on my nexus one and liked it alot since it was the case and the holder. Am curious about otterbox but don't want anything too bulky.
Will probably just stick with seidio since I used them before.
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I got the Gelli case from Case Mate and love it. I was worried about it feeling cheap but it's not at all - it's very firm and streamlined and looks nice without adding bulk. It also covers the volume rocker and power buttons which is good cause the crooked power button was really annoying me; it makes it feel more solid.

I've used Seidio for a few years now. I like their products but build quality doesn't look as good as Otterbox. Otterbox makes bulkier cases that are more expensive. Seidio is a step up from ebay generic junk. The only reason I haven't bought anything from Otterbox is that I usually have to take my phones out of their cases to use car docks (HTC OEM docks) and that takes too long with Otterbox.

i hope they built a good case this time because the case they built for the mytouch 4g was horrible!

I love Seidio's InnoCases with their awesome spring-clip belt clip. Can't wait.
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looks like some are shipping now.

w00t, Surface Combo case ordered.
Used code SUMMER11 for 15% off.

nxt said:
Use code SUMMER11 for 15% off
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sweet, thanks for that.. just need the active case to start shipping.

Five0nIt said:
sweet, thanks for that.. just need the active case to start shipping.
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Weird the black Active cases aren't ready yet, but the other colored ones are.

Just ordered the Sapphire Blue Active Combo with the 15% discount. I really want the Trident Aegis but the holster seals the deal cuz I hate stuff (except money) in my pockets.

All cases are now live fellas! Dont forget the summer11 code for 15%. Black Active combo...here I come!

and no TPU in the case.