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Gel Case Damaging Phone ?

Hi
Has anyone had any problems with the
"BLACK RESIN Soft Gel Case for the HTC DESIRE" from ebay
As it is quite 'firm' I'm concerned over time it will scratch or damage the desire's casing ..
Does anyone know of a decide soft flexible silicon case for the desire. One that can't damage the casing...?
any ideas / or comments ?

you might want to look at the invis shield thread which people are using, that seems to do the trick and is good

Thanks. Not sure I like them.

I got one. It is quite difficult to fit the desire in as the case is quite tight. It looks ok though after fitting the phone in

I have been using a 'Gel' case off ebay for about a month now and i too had concerns that it would damage to phone but I have taken it off a couple of times and there isn't a single mark anywhere on the phone!
It was a UK based one for like £2 i got.
Phil

I think a gel case would be OK, but this is a 'resin' case.. which is a little firm..
Thats what concerns me !!

Well mine is like a resin I guess. Like soft plastic material. It is quite firm and takes a bit of getting the phone in/out but like I say it hasn't make a single mark on the phone.
Phil

Cheers Phil..
I've ordered a cheap soft silicone case.. I'll see how that compares..

I had one of the soft silicone ones and although they are good protection wise and easy to get on and off I had a couple of issues with it.
I found that it made the rear of the phone go 'weird'. Hard to describe really but it made marks on the back cover with it being rubberised and having the rubber case on it left marks on the cover. They have rubbed off and dissapeared over time but I only used the case for about a week.
I found that it made the phone very bulky hence why i went for the 'Gel' one.
It was hard to get it in and out of my pocket as it gripped on my clothes too much.
Phil

Thanks for the replies.
The soft silicone case has arrives, doesn't feel as nice or fit as well as the resin case.
But doesn't feel like it will do any damage to the phone.
I'll see how I get on

i have one if those soft silicone cases, and ive noticed that when i remove it the back of my desire is unusually shiny, and now im wondering if that will return to the original non shine surface..

I had the same thing. It has returned to the normal state after using a gel case for a while.
Phil

philje123 said:
It was hard to get it in and out of my pocket as it gripped on my clothes too much.
Phil
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This is why I went with the cheapo Gel case. I've had mine off and on a few times - no marks or anything. I was sending a text in a club and the phone was knocked out of my hand across the floor. No marks on case or anything.
The silicone case I have for my Blackberry is great although it tends to pull everything out of your pocket including the inside of the pocket - little annoying. Although it sticks to everything. you could leave it on the dash board of the car whilst driving and it wouldnt move at all.
pro's and cons. I prefer the gel one personally. Although the silicone stickyness comes in handy.

haha, my soft silicone case lost some of its traction i dont know why lol.

I've been looking around for cases for my desire,
can anyone recommend any sites that sells the resin gel ones the cheapest and has reputation for fast shipping?
I live in Canada, as much as I enjoy buying stuff online, I feel like I have to wait for like 100 years for an item to get here.

just changed my resin case to a soft gel.
Feels better add that to my new pouch that take the desire in the gel case..
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Need Opinions on How to Protect my Phone Please!

Hey Guys, I have a touch pro 2 and I posted this same question in the tp2 forums but nobody answered me. I hope I can get a better result from here, so anyways, I currently use the gel case in the bottom. I was debating switching to a hard plastic case because the gel case grips inside of my pants pockets and is hard to get in and out comfortably. My friend who has an Evo is looking for a hard case because he said the gel case pulls his pocket inside out (I experience the same problem). But on the other hand, it is still bulky. I just saw the InvisibleShield (the same guy who has the EVO showed it to me) and I loved the concept of it. It doesn't add bulk, it protects the phone but apparently it still has really good grip.Does anyone know if this will easily come out of my pocket? or if it will yank my pocket inside out? I have also seen various things other screens such as BodyGuardz and Ghost Armour. ANyone have an opinions on that either? Currently, I am using a mirror screen from foreverfitters.com anyone know of anything better? or if I should switch to an anti glare? I have been debating this for a while. But then again, I will miss being able to shine light into people's eyes using the mirror screen ^.^
Thanks in advance for your comments and opinions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4518258&postcount=106

[Q] otter box vs dcmugen

hey guys i an currently looking for a good case for my desire z and was wondeirng which one everyone thought was better between the otterbox for g2 or the TPU from DCMugen.
For the TPU i hear some complaints such as the half for the top screen not fitting properly and for the otterbox that it is much bulkier and slippery. Are these issues really that bad or are they blown out of proportion (someone said the otterbox feels like its been greased up, hoping this is exaggerated).
What i really want is to know what everyone thinks i should get and why. If you have both of these products can you tell me which one you prefer and why you like it over the other one.
Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

The otterbox, for sure. Its made so much better than the mugen and despite it being slippery everything else is great. When you buy an otterbox you have to expect its going to add bulk. If you don't want bulk, do not buy it.
The mugen cases for me are annoying. It doesn't always fit right, and and though it looks lean and small, the external buttons are veeeeery difficult to push and is frustrating. I've owned both, and the otterbox is the way to go.
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the otterbox would be better than the mugen, but my one and only gripe about it is that the "teeth" that holds the case unto the phone breaks extremely easily so take absolute care when you open it or you'll break the teeth.

Does anyone already have bought the otterbox case ?

using one right now...

using one as well, my only problem with it is it's so hard to remove when you need to take out the batt or sdcard.
as for the slippery issues people are getting, fixed mine by sticking a few non-slip stickers on the case.

I've got the dcmugen and love it-- the power button can be a little hard to hit, but it's a whole lot easier than hitting the power button on my Nokia (that also had a dcmugen on it). No problems at all with the fit, it went on easily and has stayed in place for over a month now.

i am just wondering would the otterbox be a better buy then http://phantomskinz.com/htcdesirezchromatics.aspx this phantom chromatic cover.
only reason i am asking is this looks like it has grip so less change to drop it so i don't think you would need that much prtection that the otter provides. Or would you still recommend the otter?

What do you guys think about these kind of gel cases

Questions in the title, here are the cases: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-Soft-Cry...583540?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b3aad334. They look pretty good and the seller has got very good feedback, what do you guys think? I mean, there isn't that much you could do wrong with gel cases (I mean in terms of manufacturing ...), right? So has anyone tried these out or any similar ones and wants to share his thoughts?
Thanks in advance

I bought one just like theese cases, but never delivered to me.

The 'soft crystal', or TPU, cases are great. I usually buy mine from amazon or ebay. Optimus V and S cases are the same. Make sure that you get one that has all the proper cut-outs (the ebay link above doesn't have the hole for the speaker next to the camera).

this is better
AMZER TPU

I have those. Cheap and sturdy. Good everyday use. I also use a leather case whenever I'm in the office.

They look cool, i own one ;D

Reedddd said:
Questions in the title, here are the cases: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-Soft-Cry...583540?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b3aad334. They look pretty good and the seller has got very good feedback, what do you guys think? I mean, there isn't that much you could do wrong with gel cases (I mean in terms of manufacturing ...), right? So has anyone tried these out or any similar ones and wants to share his thoughts?
Thanks in advance
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I have heard issues about some of these gel cases leaving residue on the phone and rubbing the paint off. Some of these issues have been brought up in other threads so just make sure you do your research before you select your case!

They look kinda cheap imo...

I'm sure they work well.

5 for $8? must be pretty cheap.

My boyfriend had a tpu case for his v. I loved it compared to my silicone case. It's alot sturdier than silicone, mine ripped easy. He had a problem with the phone overheating while the case was on though, but he worked outside and I think that was the main issue there. It's a great alternative to silicone and plastic cases which tear or break easily.
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I have a robber one and works just fine... quite ugly tough

I have the same case and it's only OK...makes the phone thick and it's not very soft.
And dang, I paid 3.50$ for it

Also if you keep the phone in your pocket, while taking it out the case usually slips off and over time loses shape

try Amazer
http://rootedoptimus.blogspot.com/2012/02/amazer-lg-accessories_25.html
try Amazer I am currently using theirs, it perfectly fits and even cool

I ordered one last week

I usually prefer the hard cases aside from the gel ones. But those ones look pretty good for what you want.
Sent from DeadiKation's Optimus T. -RazrUI-

Or you can use no case, just be careful (or don't, my lg felt like 10 times and it has only 2 scratches)

I also bought one of these.
Cheap and quite good as well.
But not as good as Amzer though.

thumbs up
these are good but i use amzer

[Q]Which Case for HTC Desire Z?

Hi guys, i just got a second hand Desire Z in mint condition and I want to keep it that way as much as possible, so I ve been browsing throught eBay for a while now and i can't seem to find anything that would be practical due to the slide keyboard. I once got a simple gel silicone case for a SE Xperia X10 Mini Pro and it was "garbage"..whenever the keyboard got out the case always slided off..so I want a few opinions before i make my choice now.
The one case that caught my eye is this one > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-HTC-DESIRE-Z-ALUMINIUM-CASE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/270875659598?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3f11728d4e#ht_3135wt_1413
has anyone gotten this or a similar case?
this one seems pretty far the same case, but much cheaper >http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINUM-METAL-HARD-PLASTIC-PLATED-CASE-COVER-HTC-DESIRE-Z-BLACK-/250923119681?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6c2ef441#ht_1529wt_1156
are they by any chance the exact same case?
if someone knows where i can get a relatively cheap case that works good on the Desire Z please send me a link!

Looks like a knock off of the Otterbox except they're using aluminium instead of high impact plastic with a rubber lining. I would be skeptical because the metal might scratch against the phone's exterior during installation and/or use. it's cheap so it might be worth a try.

Athrun88 said:
Looks like a knock off of the Otterbox except they're using aluminium instead of high impact plastic with a rubber lining. I would be skeptical because the metal might scratch against the phone's exterior during installation and/or use. it's cheap so it might be worth a try.
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true, i saw the otterbox and it was pretty cool! however the cheapest one i found was > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A40-Brand-New-Otterbox-Commuter-2-Layers-Hard-Case-HTC-G2-Desire-Z-Black-/220908763102?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item336f3037de#ht_4704wt_1180

c0rpse_grinder said:
true, i saw the otterbox and it was pretty cool! however the cheapest one i found was > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A40-Brand-New-Otterbox-Commuter-2-Layers-Hard-Case-HTC-G2-Desire-Z-Black-/220908763102?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item336f3037de#ht_4704wt_1180
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Been using an Otterbox on my G2 for a couple months (since I broke the LCD without an Otterbox ), highly highly recommend! The price you see on ebay is just about the same as I paid on Amazon. It's worked really really well for me, I was taking the case on/off all the time due to a malfunctioning game causing memory overflows, needing to pull the battery pretty frequently, I've never had an issue with the clips snapping like some people seem to have.
HTH!

The Otterbox is a great case,had a few problems with clips breaking but got sent a replacement, unfortunately the commuter is now out of production so if the case breaks not sure if you could get a replacement from Otterbox

Search amazon for tmobile g2 oem rubberized skin. Adds a little bulk to it but keeps me from dropping it. Keyboard slides out with ease and all other hardware buttons are accessible. Almost provides all around protection with a little extra height from the screen. Has a rubbery feel but still feels great to me. Assuming g2 and dz have the same physical specs...
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I have been using the otterbox since i had my g2. I tried the HTC hardshell rubberized case, but went back to otterbox a day later. My only cons with the otterbox is that the clips can break if you are not careful, and it is a bit bulky.

So has anyone gotten the case that was posted first? The metallic one? I'm tempted but I'm not sure if it's good or not.
c0rpse_grinder said:
Hi guys, i just got a second hand Desire Z in mint condition and I want to keep it that way as much as possible, so I ve been browsing throught eBay for a while now and i can't seem to find anything that would be practical due to the slide keyboard. I once got a simple gel silicone case for a SE Xperia X10 Mini Pro and it was "garbage"..whenever the keyboard got out the case always slided off..so I want a few opinions before i make my choice now.
The one case that caught my eye is this one > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-HTC-DESIRE-Z-ALUMINIUM-CASE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/270875659598?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3f11728d4e#ht_3135wt_1413
has anyone gotten this or a similar case?
this one seems pretty far the same case, but much cheaper >http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINUM-METAL-HARD-PLASTIC-PLATED-CASE-COVER-HTC-DESIRE-Z-BLACK-/250923119681?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6c2ef441#ht_1529wt_1156
are they by any chance the exact same case?
if someone knows where i can get a relatively cheap case that works good on the Desire Z please send me a link!
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I wouldn't recommend anything from eBay, I prefer to go with sure things. I got a nice one from my T-Mobile store, it's light, aesthetic, and cushions falls, although of course not as well as Otterbox. I can't post links, but search for Body Glove Matrix Snap-On Cover for T-Mobile G2 on google, and it's the first Amazon.com result, $3.31

In case anyone is interested, I just ordered the metallic case so I'll be receiving it and posting pictures sometime this week or next week

Well I got my case today. It's navy blue and looks amazing. Only problem is that it adds bulk. The tmobile car charger doesn't fit snug with it on. Luckily, the case is real easy to pop off.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA

As promised, here are pictures of the case! I've adjusted the colors on photoshop to make sure the blue is exactly the same as what you get (since the pictures misrepresent it).
PROS
-Looks sweet
-Back looks and feels great
-If you have an ICS rom, the blue and black matches real well
-Lightweight
CONS
-Adds a decent amount of thickness
-The hole for the microusb port is too small for anything to fit snugly
-Tougher to push the camera and power button on top
As you can see in one of the pictures, I had to cut the area around the microusb port so that my car charger and regular charger would be able to fit without falling out. Other than that, I love this case! It's only $5-7 on ebay.