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Recommended Case?

Looking for a case that people seem very pleased with. I bought some cheapo that looks identical to every other case on eBay and it's poorly made. The bottom piece looks like it'll scratch the battery cover and it is very hard to open the phone with the case on. Luckily I didn't scratch the chrome or the black plastic frame on the screen half.
What kind of cases are people using?

i have the platinum plus case from best buy. It is a hard clip on case made by Seidio and rebranded for best buy. It is the same exact thing except it cost $5 more then the official Seidio but it comes with a face in belt clip. I like it a lot, dosnt rub, and fits perfectly.

I'm currently using the black plastic case that I bought at the Sprint Store. It's 20 bucks, yeah a bit more than other cases you can find on the Internet, but you don't want to take chances now, do you?
The plastic is very soft-touch, with a grippy rubber back with square texture, feels very solid and fits the phone like a glove.
That's what I'm using, and I'm very impressed with it.
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nmezib said:
I'm currently using the black plastic case that I bought at the Sprint Store. It's 20 bucks, yeah a bit more than other cases you can find on the Internet, but you don't want to take chances now, do you?
The plastic is very soft-touch, with a grippy rubber back with square texture, feels very solid and fits the phone like a glove.
That's what I'm using, and I'm very impressed with it.
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x2 except the color was red.

betatech said:
x2 except the color was red.
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x3 Mine was black also. VERY impressed with it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040X39IS/ref=oss_product
I bought it the first day, it is the best case I've ever used next to otterbox.
I gave it a five star review. You save 22% and free shipping

I had the Seidio Innocase for my Pre, and it only lasted about 4-5 months. The problem was the tiny plastic tabs that attached the pieces to the parts of the Pre. I'm concerned about the same problem with the Innocase for the Epic, as it's also a slider. Would someone be kind enough to post a close-up of the "attachment mechanism" for the Innocase on the Epic?
Thanks!
Edit: I found some pictures on page 2 of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=763690
Looks like the tabs are pretty much the same (maybe a bit wider) as the Pre version. I'll be keeping it naked for now, then.

X4 I got mine in black and I love it, fits great and feels wonderful, phone slides like it did w/o a case.
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Droid Charge Cases

So far a few cases have popped up but the pickings are slim. I'm sure Verizon will have some over priced cases. Here are a few I found so far.
Mobi Products cases I found at the Android Central Store
Droid Charge Crystal Case
http://store.androidcentral.com/mobi-products-crystal-case/4A123A8350.htm
Droid Charge Soft Gel Skin Case
http://store.androidcentral.com/mobi-products-skin-case/4A54A8341.htm
Droid Charge Hard Shell Case
http://store.androidcentral.com/mobi-products-hard-shell-case/4A123A8345.htm
Amazon has some Rubberized Hard Shell cases as well
Black - http://www.amazon.com/Rubberized-Sc...RDD6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1304891783&sr=8-3
White - http://www.amazon.com/Rubberized-Pr...NARU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1304891783&sr=8-2
Red - http://www.amazon.com/Rubberized-Sc...DC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1304892338&sr=8-11
There were some others but not a lot.

I really like the shell holster combo from verizon. It has a built in kick stand, which I stick my right middle finger through and it helps balance the phone and I can use 1 hand and touch every part of the phone I need to, lol...y'all should check that 1 out.

potterdood said:
I really like the shell holster combo from verizon. It has a built in kick stand, which I stick my right middle finger through and it helps balance the phone and I can use 1 hand and touch every part of the phone I need to, lol...y'all should check that 1 out.
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I concur, the verizon store manager threw in one of these for me, and I really like it. I only wish it was a little less slippery.
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Theres an Incipio case available on Verizons site. Its probably the best case out at the moment.

moondrius said:
Theres an Incipio case available on Verizons site. Its probably the best case out at the moment.
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It's nice - very bulky though. My mom has it on her Charge.

I just got the Incipio double cover case and its very nice. Its not a snap on case so if it drops it will not come apart. Its a silicone inner shell and a hard soft touch shell on the outside.

The double cover is going back, there is no cutout for the hdmi port so you cant use it with the case on.

anyone considered an otterbox defender or commuter? their charge case isnt out yet but my buddy has one on his evo 4g and its extremely rugged and includes a holster

Yeah I'm waiting for otterbox to release their Charge cases. In the meantime I'm using one of the cheap gel cases from the Verizon store, but it slips off easily so not really a long-term solution.

I bought the incipio case and while there is no opening for hdmi, a dremel will fix that

The otterbox commuter is now available, just ordered mine from their site. Coupon code tb0411u for 10% off and free shipping.

TPU Case
I'm using the Samsung Droid Charge TPU case and I must say I'm impressed. It's a semi-hard/soft case and not flimsy like other rubber cases I've had.
My TPU case fits like a glove and easy to put on and take off.

Ritorix said:
The otterbox commuter is now available, just ordered mine from their site. Coupon code tb0411u for 10% off and free shipping.
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Did you get it yet? If so, how do you like it? (pictures? )

PeterDLai said:
Did you get it yet? If so, how do you like it? (pictures? )
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Yeah I got it and like it. The commuter has two layers, one is gel and the outer one is a thin hard plastic.
It fits the Charge like a glove. There is a big open area for the HDMI port. The usb and headphone ports have a cover that you pop up to access.

I just got ghost armor put on my phone and can't be happier. Since all I am looking for is scratch protection and not to make the phone any larger - this is the perfect setup.
I got matte on the back and sides, andthe regularclear over the screen. This is so much better of a product than the zagg shields. Not only is the materialbetter, but it is cut to perfection so every little piece of the device is covered, even the buttons.
Also, the matte back and sides drastically improves the appearance of the phone. It looks like an aluminum unibody phone, rather than cheap shiny plastic.
Awesome. Best 40 dollars you can spend on this phone.
Oh, and if you go to one of their kiosks and get it rather than ordering it online they install it fir you, and they are very, very good at it.
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acPIZZA said:
I just got ghost armor put on my phone and can't be happier. Since all I am looking for is scratch protection and not to make the phone any larger - this is the perfect setup.
I got matte on the back and sides, andthe regularclear over the screen. This is so much better of a product than the zagg shields. Not only is the materialbetter, but it is cut to perfection so every little piece of the device is covered, even the buttons.
Also, the matte back and sides drastically improves the appearance of the phone. It looks like an aluminum unibody phone, rather than cheap shiny plastic.
Awesome. Best 40 dollars you can spend on this phone.
Oh, and if you go to one of their kiosks and get it rather than ordering it online they install it fir you, and they are very, very good at it.
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Where do you find a kiosk? Also can you post a few pics?
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siphyn said:
Where do you find a kiosk? Also can you post a few pics?
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I just had one in my mall right in front of the apple store. Go on their website, if they don't have anything there regarding where to find a kiosk give them a call - they are good at answering their phone.
I can post pictures tomorrow, but they probably wont show.much. you really can't tell anything is on it, but the matte back and.sides makes the phone look less plasticy.
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acPIZZA said:
I just had one in my mall right in front of the apple store. Go on their website, if they don't have anything there regarding where to find a kiosk give them a call - they are good at answering their phone.
I can post pictures tomorrow, but they probably wont show.much. you really can't tell anything is on it, but the matte back and.sides makes the phone look less plasticy.
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On their website I found a kiosk locater after posting that. As far as pictures go im just curious how the matte looks on the phone.
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I got the Otterbox commuter, it's great as all the otterboxes i've had are. It does add some bulk, but protects the phone very well with the 2 layer design. I'm not exactly gentle with my phone so I need the extra protection.
$26 shipped from an ebay dealer.

I'd like to see a commuter in person. I don't like the TPU much, it obscures the power and volume switches too much for my liking, and the charger dislodges really easily, but I bought it for a whopping 4 bucks on Amazon.
Might grab a cheapy silicone case in the meantime.

Otterbox or body glove?

Hey guys, recently got my g2 and looking for a good case for it. Ive narrowed it down to these two. Which case do you guys prefer?
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Otterbox. They have great customer service too

I'm using body glove on both my desire z and on sensation.
It's amazing on desire but sucks on sensation...
Never used an otterbox, but never heard any complain either.
I got the body glove because it was way cheaper...

I've had both, and the Otterbox gets my vote. The Body Glove looked nice, but it did not last long at all. I guess you get what you pay for. I still have my Otterbox and it's going strong after 5 months of use. The only downsides are that Otterbox tends to add a lot of bulk to an already not-so-slim phone. The walls of this thing are THICK, so at least the bulk has a purpose in protecting the heck outta your G2. Another downside is the back part of the Otterbox is slick, so if you're not careful, your phone may slip out of your hand like a brick until you get used to it. Plus I like the raised power button and volume rocker, along with protectors over the 3.5mm jack and charging/USB port. Otterbox all the way.

If between the two, otter box.
If between all, g1 slip sock case
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otterbox because my body glove tore apart.

I was disappointed when my Otterbox broke after only about 3 months, but all I did was send them an E-mail saying what happened and they sent me a new one with no cost to me.

can you post links for the cases?

I ended up getting the otterbox and i'm lovin' it.
Otterbox G2 case:
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-G2-/-HT...es-Case/HTC4-G2XXX-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
Bodyglove case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0045JV25Y/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
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Thank you!

Fishbone case on amazon ftw!

It's all personal preference, but I had the otterbox and didn't like it. The outside is all plastic, makes it slide more and less comfortable to hold. After trying a couple I finally decided I liked the tmobile gel case the best. It's like the otterbox turned inside out, there's a hard rubber on the outside with a rigid plastic frame inside. It actually makes the volume and power buttons easier to use, and covers better than the body glove case you're thinking of. Plus it's cheaper than the otterbox.

Mog said:
If between the two, otter box.
If between all, g1 slip sock case
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Still got mine too!!!
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kingston73 said:
After trying a couple I finally decided I liked the tmobile gel case the best. It's like the otterbox turned inside out, there's a hard rubber on the outside with a rigid plastic frame inside. It actually makes the volume and power buttons easier to use, and covers better than the body glove case you're thinking of. Plus it's cheaper than the otterbox.
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I saw the gel cases in the store the other day and was thinking about buying one, but I didn't since I already have an otterbox case

I have an otterbox and i like it, but i must be careful while removing the case because it can make my phone scratched

OTTERBOX! I love mine.

I got this one from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EI356/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
It's like a rubberized plastic so it has a rugged feel to it and it grips really well. Only complaint is that you don't have as much space around the trackpad so you can't use it as easily. Not bad for 3 bucks though.

Bought an otterbox awhile ago. The quality is quite nice, but you'll have to be careful if you're removing it from your phone, already got quite big cracks v.v

I've got the Otterbox and saved my DZ twice now when I dropped it

otterbox really looks nice

[Q] Can anyone recommend a TPU case WITHOUT a pattern? Please?

I bought my mom a SGS4G last week (her first smartphone,) and I've been searching EVERYWHERE for a TPU case for it. She just wants something simple, preferably clear or smoke colored, but every one I've found at a reasonable price has a pattern (diamonds, argyle, etc.) Even on eBay, the majority of the TPU cases have some sort of pattern, which is extremely frustrating. I don't understand why, because the SGS4G is a gorgeous device... you would think more cases would be designed that accentuate the design, but that's just not so.
Can anyone recommend a good TPU case that fits well and doesn't have a pattern in it? It doesn't need to be anything fancy, just as long as it fits properly and doesn't have a stupid pattern. A bundle with a screen protector would be nice, but not necessary.
Speaking of, can anyone recommend a good quality screen protector for the SGS4G?
Thanks in advance for any help, I've got a massive headache trying to sort through all the ugly cases.

Smoke TPU: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Flexi...FU9C04UXZ9&s=wireless&qid=1319269336&sr=1-270
Black TPU: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250784405080&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I just ordered the smoke one last night. The image was different last night when I placed the order. I'm not sure why they keep changing the pictures like that. Weird.
You could also refer to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040980

Thanks for the link, please post once yours arrives and let me know how it fits! I'll check out the other thread and see what I can find as well.

The guy who originally posted it said it fits great. I'm not too sure about buttons though. I'm really iffy about buttons for TPU cases, since they're usually very difficult to press. The smoke case looks really good though, because the buttons seem to be very distinct (two buttons for volume instead of the usual one).

I bought that same 'smoke' case from eBay. I guess its really iffy on if you get a good one. It isn't exactly a smoked case but more of a hybrid case. Its outer rim is black tpu and the back is a frosted polycarbonate material. There are 2 versions of this case though, the one wirh the covered buttons is the good version. everyone said it had a perfect fit and they absolutely loved it on the vibrant forums and then there's the one where there are cutouts for the buttons. That version, which I unluckily got, SUCKS. The fit was loose, the bezel wasn't fully covered and well eventually it broke . I hope you have a better experience than I did.
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I just remembered you were the one with the trident aegis. Lol why are looking for another case?
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icy56 said:
I bought that same 'smoke' case from eBay. I guess its really iffy on if you get a good one. It isn't exactly a smoked case but more of a hybrid case. Its outer rim is black tpu and the back is a frosted polycarbonate material. There are 2 versions of this case though, the one wirh the covered buttons is the good version. everyone said it had a perfect fit and they absolutely loved it on the vibrant forums and then there's the one where there are cutouts for the buttons. That version, which I unluckily got, SUCKS. The fit was loose, the bezel wasn't fully covered and well eventually it broke . I hope you have a better experience than I did.
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I just remembered you were the one with the trident aegis. Lol why are looking for another case?
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I love my Trident Aegis, but its look is getting bad. The matte finish on the plastic is coming off, which makes it look cheap. Kinda disappointing. I really liked the case too. I also snapped the bottom a bit when I was taking it off (although it still all stays well together).
That's very interesting how there would be such a huge difference between the cases. I hope I got a good one then. The one from DayDeal (the one I posted in this thread) looks pretty good. The buttons are protected, but it looks like it would be easier to press than the standard TPU cases.
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I just want to note that the IMAGES are different for DayDeal and the other retailers. DayDeal actually has the image as http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3106XVVkf1L._SL500_AA300_.jpg and http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41k4wppV-9L._AA300_.jpg, while all the other retailers have an image like this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PiNV1S4zL._SL500_AA300_.jpg.
That might be something important to keep in mind.
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I think what you're talking about are these cases:
1) http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45703
2) http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=50098
I'm betting the former is better than the latter.

icy56 said:
I bought that same 'smoke' case from eBay. I guess its really iffy on if you get a good one. It isn't exactly a smoked case but more of a hybrid case. Its outer rim is black tpu and the back is a frosted polycarbonate material. There are 2 versions of this case though, the one wirh the covered buttons is the good version. everyone said it had a perfect fit and they absolutely loved it on the vibrant forums and then there's the one where there are cutouts for the buttons. That version, which I unluckily got, SUCKS. The fit was loose, the bezel wasn't fully covered and well eventually it broke . I hope you have a better experience than I did.
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The case that I got was the one with a black rim and transparent back cover. It feels really durable because of the polycarbonate back, but it makes taking it off a hassle.
With that said, I still love this case. It covers everything perfectly and it keeps the phone slim. The buttons are extremely easy to press as well.

bkoon1218 said:
The case that I got was the one with a black rim and transparent back cover. It feels really durable because of the polycarbonate back, but it makes taking it off a hassle.
With that said, I still love this case. It covers everything perfectly and it keeps the phone slim. The buttons are extremely easy to press as well.
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Glad you like your case. So I assume yours had a covered sleep button and volume rocker? I have the same thing, just with a crappy fit and cut out buttons.
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icy56 said:
Glad you like your case. So I assume yours had a covered sleep button and volume rocker? I have the same thing, just with a crappy fit and cut out buttons.
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Yeah, mine were covered. I like that the buttons are separated too. I gotta press a bit harder than on my Trident Aegis case, but I guess this will do for now.

Fishbone or Trident Case???

I'm looks for a case that fits nice and snugly on the mytouch 4g slide, that also doesn't scratch.
Both the cases ( Fishbone phone protective cover and the Trident Aegis for the mt4gs ) seem really awesome.
Which ones better? Are there any issues with them?
I need to decide!

I personally don't like the Fishbone at all, but I also haven't used the Trident Ageis yet, although it seem pretty cool.

I have fishbone's, they are little hard to push out the keyboard but you get use to them in a couple days...other then that the front never falls off and I guess that's a win for me...although I had trident's on my myTouch 4g (NOT SLIDE) and they were great but i've ever used them because of price.

I have the fishbone and did not like it that much. It looks nice but overall it affects functionality of the phone specially the buttons. It makes the volume buttons more exposed causing accidental volume adjustments over the course of a day and the front case is very tight that it cause minor scratch on the keyboard. I just used it for a week and stop using it.

Thanks for the advice. Probably gonna get the Trident case.
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Micoman said:
I have the fishbone and did not like it that much. It looks nice but overall it affects functionality of the phone specially the buttons. It makes the volume buttons more exposed causing accidental volume adjustments over the course of a day and the front case is very tight that it cause minor scratch on the keyboard. I just used it for a week and stop using it.
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THIS ^^
I kept having accidental power button presses while texting on the slide out keyboard as well.
Plus mine has this weird scent that gives me a massive headache.
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i am a Triden case user and fell satisfy with it, protects from every side... it makes kind of bulky but the protection is what i was looking for.... i came in many colours but i prefered in black god luck!

I like that the Trident case absorbs shock and has filters on it that block dust from getting into the speakers.
Count me as a happy customer, finding a case for the device was of primary concern for me, and the Trident is the closest thing i'll find to fitting the bill.
I don't like that the USB port is still exposed, but I suppose you can't win them all - it's literally my only complaint with the case.

Blue6IX said:
I like that the Trident case absorbs shock and has filters on it that block dust from getting into the speakers.
Count me as a happy customer, finding a case for the device was of primary concern for me, and the Trident is the closest thing i'll find to fitting the bill.
I don't like that the USB port is still exposed, but I suppose you can't win them all - it's literally my only complaint with the case.
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Don't worry... It is also my complain also... And the where we plug the earphones... Can't have all I supposed...
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Check out this website. They have the blue Trident case for only $14 plus $3 shipping. Make sure you use promo code (vip20) at checkout for 20% off. Mine came to just over $14.

htccraze said:
Check out this website. They have the blue Trident case for only $14 plus $3 shipping. Make sure you use promo code (vip20) at checkout for 20% off. Mine came to just over $14.
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Good ass deal if only it was a more manly color lol... you can find the trident case on amazon for 21 dollars free shipping in all black aswell as every other color

Haha!! I completely agree with you on that. I was thinking since its a polycarbonate case I might be able to mod it by dyeing it with rit fabric dye and acetone. This should be able to give me a greater choice of colors which i may like over the few they have for this case.

As long as the dye doesnt rub off onto the phone lol

I just got the Trident case, it is awesome. I had one of those cheap rubberized snap on cases before, never really felt like my phone was protected. This one is definitely top of the line, plus it goes on and off really easy. Got it for 19.95 free shipping off ebay.
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I wish they had a Otterbox Commuter for this phone ive always preferred them, then second trident.

@bmw2105
I've done this in the past, well not on cases but other polycarbonate plasics and it actually creates a solid permanent dye. It doesn't come off while wet or when cleaning it so i would feel safe to think it won't harm the phone. I would be using a full ZAGG invisibleSHIELD screen protector along with this (hopefully depending on fit) so i think i will be good to go.