REVIEW: Seidio SURFACE Case and Holster "COMBO"
Purchased from Seidio: http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-hr3htsen-bk.htm
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I love Seidio SURFACE (aka Innocase) cases. I've had them for almost all the smartphones I've owned. Mostly I love them because of the face-in "Spring-Clip" Holster (more on that later).
The Seidio SURFACE Combo comes with the SURFACE case and Holster. The Holster is made to be able to hold the phone using the SURFACE case. It comes in 2 separate units since you can buy them separately. I suggest you order them together to save money.
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Inside the packages are some instructions on how to use the case/holster and some advertisements for their other cases. Unfortunately, even at the $49 price tag of the COMBO, they do not include a screen protector. They sell their own screen protectors for $10. Included is also a coupon code good till 8/31/2010 for 10% off any order. The code is HWKPNS.
Review is split, 2nd post is the SURFACE Holster.
Seidio SURFACE Case
Product Page: http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr3htsen-bk.htm
Case is plastic with soft-touch rubber coating. Unlike cheap eBay knockoffs, the rubber coating does not wear off. I've own several SURFACE cases for a long time and they're just as good as the first day out of the package.
The case is roughly 1-2mm thick. As you can see in the picture, Seidio is known for lining the inside of the case with felt. This protects your phone's back so it does not scratch it when it's in the case. It's a very nice feature for a $30 case (standalone price).
The SURFACE case is comprised of two parts. You slide the phone into the part half, then slide the bottom half of the case in and little nubs on the case lock in. Seidio must have refined this little nub. I don't remember previous SURFACE cases being so tight, which is a good thing.
Previous Seidio cases I've had, the two parts didn't lock tight enough so when holding the phone, you can feel the halves move a bit and wiggle. Let's hope this lasts and not just because it's new. Previous SURFACE cases also has a raised strip on the bottom half as to make it easier to grasp and open the case. This does not. Because of that and because it locks together pretty good, it was a bit hard taking it off. I had to push down on the bottom half, then kind of squeezing the side of the top half to try and raise the top part so I can slide the bottom part off (hopefully you can understand what I mean LOL).
EDIT: Just read the instructions that came with the case. I am doing it right. Squeeze the top half on the sides, then press the top part of the bottom half and wiggle it out.
There are cutouts for the appropriate buttons for the phone. It may be hard to see in the pictures, but there is a hole cutout for the microphone. On the back of the SURFACE case, there is only 1 hole cutout above the camera. There is no holes for the one next to the Speaker, below the LED Flash, or the 2 holes on the bottom of the case. These holes are "controversial", no one knows for sure if they are required to be open or not (If you look INSIDE the battery case, they're really not connected to anything). Since I've only had this case for a little while, I do not know if it affects my antenna signals. (Looks like Otterbox's case for the Sensation blocks all the same holes).
Both the headphone jack and micro-USB port are nice and big. Oversized and weirdly shaped cables should have no problems. Pushing the Power Button and Volume Buttons is also very nice. The case does not interfere.
EDIT: 3 MONTH UPDATE
I've had this case now for 3 months and yesterday a part of it broke:
The thin part in front of the power button cracked/broke. This makes the whole top section loose.
The case is warranted for 1year, I just sent them an email, previously on a different device, my Holster broke and they simply shipped me a new one.
PICTURE TIME
Review continued on next post.
Seidio SURFACE Holster Review
Seidio SURFACE Holster
Product Page: http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/hlhtsenasc.htm
Seidio makes THE best belt clip holster. They are my favorite!
Seidio makes 2 versions of these. One for a non cased phone and one for a Seidio SURFACE cased phone. Buy the combo, saves you $10.
The entire flat surface of the Holster is lined with felt. This protects the screen from scratches. It does get dusty and linty though if you're around those a lot. Taking a microfiber cloth and wiping it solves the issue. Previous Holsters I've had actually had a sticker placed on the felt side saying "FACE-IN DESIGN". I hated that, the sticker left residue on the felt! Seidio realized that and doesn't put a sticker on this new Holster.
Like most belt clips, it can rotate 180 degrees. The belt clip itself is very strong and thick.
The beauty of this holster is the "Spring-Clip" (old name of the holster) and the Face-In design.
The Face-In design of the holster products the phone's screen from being exposed. If you're like me, I bump into corners of desks, if it weren't for the face-in design, I'd definitely would have broken several phone screens.
"Spring-Clip". The clip is on a spring. It opens up and close. It holds the phone in the holster. The spring is pretty strong so nudging on things will not open the clip and make your phone fall. The clip itself is 1.25 inches in width so that it holds a majority of the top of the phone. It is off center so that the headphone jack is exposed and can be used while the phone is holstered.
Another neat feature of the "Spring-Clip" is that the edge of the clip that touches the phone/case is lined with thick rubber. Because the phone/case rubs on this clip when you remove and place your phone, this rubber edge is there to not damage your phone/case.
The design of the "Spring-Clip" lets you place your phone in the holster easily and fast too. You simply place the bottom of the phone to the bottom of the holster, then just push/snap the top of the phone to the holster. The spring opens up and closes onto the top of the phone. Again, because of the rubber edged clip, it does not damage the phone or case.
The Holster also is notched on the side of the micro-USB port. You can plug in the plug without removing the phone from the holster. This is especially great if you're like me. I get home, go to my desk and take the holster off my belt and plug the charger in all without removing it from the holster.
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BONUS
Most of you love your TPU cases because they're inexpensive, well the Seidio Holster works with them! (Make sure you buy the SURFACE version of the Holster, not the regular naked phone version. I don't know if the ACTIVE holster works, I've never owned a Seidio ACTIVE case/holster)
I bought the "S-Line" TPU case while I want Seidio to release their SURFACE line.
It fits nice and snug. Pretty perfect fit.
Here is the picture:
Pics of Case/Holster worn:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16195184&postcount=4
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All in all, another FANTASTIC case/holster from Seidio. They're worth the money if you want great cases/holsters that lasts. Again, use the code above for 10% off or search XDA/Google for coupon codes.
They do warranty their cases/holsters for ONE YEAR. I had a Holster case for an iPhone 3GS and the Spring-Clip broke (because of the iPhone design, the Spring-Clip had to be tiny and it was weak), I emailed them and they sent me a new one.
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Thanks for reading my review.
Comments and questions welcomed.
thank you very much for the review. i have a big favor to ask... would you mind wearing the holster on you and take a pic? pic of just the area where the holster is of course, not your entire body
c19932 said:
thank you very much for the review. i have a big favor to ask... would you mind wearing the holster on you and take a pic? pic of just the area where the holster is of course, not your entire body
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Regular way vertical:
Regular way horizontal:
Upside-down horizontal:
This is my preferred way to use it. It's upside down as the belt clip goes from under the belt, not over the belt. This way, the lever of the clip is not stick out and dig into your skin.
Thanks for your review it was great. I also have the seidio surface and holster combo too and it is working great. Your review was right on point, don't think I could have written any better. Your photos are great too. I also have a tpu case at home and will have to try that with the holster when I get home. It had crossed my mind to try that but I just did not get around to it as of yet.
But you are right seidio is one of the best cases out there along with the holster. A little expensive depending on what you are looking for but a great product nonetheless.
When I had my nexus one I had the same combination but they called it the seidio innocase at the time. That case took all the abuse and had the marks to show for it and my nexus one was in pristine condition, not a scuff mark.
Sent from HTC Sensation.
Great review! Seidio does makes the best belt clip holster and I've always had one without the case! Wish they made it for a happy naked Sensation...
Any issues with the case with regards to not having the holes on the back?
thank you very much for the new pictures! very helpful you are
So far no issues with the case even though four of the holes are covered. For me i was worried about that, but had to trust in that seidio knows what they are doing.
It took a little over a month before seidio released a case for the sensation so I hope a lot of thought was put into the design and functionality and so far everything is working well.
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Great review! I am confused to the pros and cons of the Surface model vs. the Active model? I do not use belt clips. I prefer to slip in pants pocket or shirt pocket.
I have been a fan of Otterbox, however they are SLOWWWWWWW anymore on coming out for cases for new phones. Like to try this one.
Thanks
iceshark said:
Great review! I am confused to the pros and cons of the Surface model vs. the Active model? I do not use belt clips. I prefer to slip in pants pocket or shirt pocket.
I have been a fan of Otterbox, however they are SLOWWWWWWW anymore on coming out for cases for new phones. Like to try this one.
Thanks
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The Surface model is hard plastic with rubber coating. It is is in two pieces and it slides onto the top and bottom of the phone and attaches.
The Active case is a comprised of a silicone gel skin you wrap your phone in, then a hard plastic "X shaped "skeleton" goes over the silicone and grips onto the phone.
The Active case has grips on the silicone skin, so it's more grip-able. I thin it's a bit thicker too. Also since a it's silicone gel skin style, it wouldn't slip in/out of your pockets easily.
The Surface's "rubber" coating is very nice and smooth. I actually shouldn't call it rubber. It's the soft-touch plastic paint that the battery cover of the Sensation is. Very similar to that.
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The Surface model is hard plastic with rubber coating. It is is in two pieces and it slides onto the top and bottom of the phone and attaches.
The Active case is a comprised of a silicone gel skin you wrap your phone in, then a hard plastic "X shaped "skeleton" goes over the silicone and grips onto the phone.
The Active case has grips on the silicone skin, so it's more grip-able. I thin it's a bit thicker too. Also since a it's silicone gel skin style, it wouldn't slip in/out of your pockets easily.
The Surface's "rubber" coating is very nice and smooth. I actually shouldn't call it rubber. It's the soft-touch plastic paint that the battery cover of the Sensation is. Very similar to that.
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So it sounds like the Active is more like the Otterbox Commuter series. What sold you on the Surface model ?
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So it sounds like the Active is more like the Otterbox Commuter series. What sold you on the Surface model ?
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I'm just a fan of the Surface series. I've had 3-4 of them on all the phones I've had.
I don't like the squishy feeling of the silicone gels on the Otterbox. It's also much easier to clean when there's dust/lint on the Surface case vs gel skins.
Here's a video on YouTube on the Active case for the Nexus S: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwmMLm45elg
Damn, I should've waited a couple days to order a case! (Stupid me for drunk online shopping haha)
I love the way the Surface looks. I wanted one for my MT4G but they didn't make one.
daewond3r said:
Damn, I should've waited a couple days to order a case! (Stupid me for drunk online shopping haha)
I love the way the Surface looks. I wanted one for my MT4G but they didn't make one.
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They do now: http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4794.htm
i see that the mic and wifi holes are covered...
abuserkadayf said:
i see that the mic and wifi holes are covered...
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Did you not read my review?
The mic on the bottom of the phone is not covered. The Mic above the rear Camera is not covered. The other 4 holes are covered.... and that's still controversial as to what affects it has. Otterbox covers theirs too. If you open and look at your battery cover inside, and look at those holes, where the gold contacts are, there's nothing there. It's just a hole, there's no electronics. Covering a hole shouldn't do anything if it's an antenna, signals don't need to go through a hole to go through.
question, how sturdy does it feel on your belt??
mofoahh said:
question, how sturdy does it feel on your belt??
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It's very sturdy. The belt clip part is wide for wide belts about 2 inch wide belts. If you use a dress belt which is about 1 inch wide, course it wouldn't stay on the belt very well.
I know you havn't had the case long but have you noticed any difference in signal quality with/without the case on 3g/4g/wifi?
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Hi guys, I just wanted to give my review on the case that I've finally settled on! It took me forever to finally decide on a case, but I finally made my choice and I couldn't be happier. I originally had the Silicone case from the T-Mobile store, but that case just wasn't to my liking.
Up first is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YOOBAO-TPU-case-Skin-Cover-HTC-Sensation-4G-Z710e-/220837531137?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item336af14e01
Nice price for a high quality case for sure. Item took me 9 days to get from the time I ordered it, which isn't at all bad considering it ships from Hong Kong and I'm in California.
The breakdown: this is a lightweight case (AKA not a competitor to the Case Mate Tough and similar heavy-duty cases) that is made out of 2 materials. It is both TPU and Polycarbonate (plastic). The parts that are plastic are where the 2 wedge-shaped pieces on the back of the phone are (above and below the swoosh).
My review: my primary reason for getting a new case was because the T-Mobile gel case was too loose. It felt like a pair of baggy pants on a skinny kid (Take it from a skinny person that that feeling is really uncomfortable). First up is the packaging:
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Nice packaging, comes with a screen protector and cloth inside (I haven't put the screen protector on yet so I'll report on that later). The most noticeable things about the packaging are the comical errors in grammar and spelling, but I couldn't care less about that when I like the product .
I read good things about TPU cases being much tighter than Silicone, and the Yoobao case is certainly a good example of that. Out of the box, it is much more resistant to flexing and takes a bit of an effort to actually put the phone into. BIG plus for me. It's very form fitting and tight on the phone. It's also a thin case, which was instantly noticeable because in the hand it feels more like a naked Sensation than the T-Mob case did. That's not to say it provides no protection, because the combination of TPU and PC makes it feel quite strong for a thin case. Also, let's be honest that most people looking for thin TPU cases aren't looking for the most hardcore in protection. I'm sure the Yoobao will do fine in minor drop situations.
The cutouts on this case are close to perfection.
The headphones jack is fine for the headphones I use. It's about the same size that the cutout on the T-Mob case is.
The cutouts on the top half. As you can see, Yoobao included cutouts for every place where they are needed. 2 things I really like here: the first, that the cutouts are perfectly placed (the mic holes are perfectly centered in each cutout, which is rare), the second, that there is a separate cutout for the camera and the flash. Most cases have one big hole for both the camera and the flash, and the fact that this has individual cutouts exudes quality.
Cutouts at the bottom. This is a pretty bad picture because the mic holes are better centered than the pic makes it look like. Again, nice that they have individual cutouts.
Terrible picture, I know, but I just wanted to show that even the bottom mic hole has a cutout (which like the others is perfectly aligned).
This is the ONLY thing I don't like about the case. While (looking at the cutout from this orientation) the left and right sides of the cutout provide plenty of space, the top part is just barely too thick.
As you can see from the bump, it's just a little too tight for the charger. It's still easy to get the charger in, it's just that it pushes the TPU up right there.
It's a very minor issue, and I'm sure you could easily take a knife to it to make it fit better. This is legitimately the only thing I would change about this case.
The looks:
The looks of this case were probably the main reason I chose it over others. I personally wanted a light case that preserves the looks of the naked Sensation as much as possible, and I don't think you can do any better than this case. I obviously went with the black model, but there is also a white model. The TPU is translucent, and in decent light the case is a dark smoked color (it's really only in low light that it looks completely black). Really sexy color, and it's awesome that you can see the htc logo on the back. The other main case I looked at was the Qubits one that is very popular, but I liked how the Yoobao allows you to see the actual swoosh and htc on the back, rather than an opaque black swoosh that merely imitates the phone. The plastic pieces are so well done that they look just like the phone underneath.
I thought that this picture demonstrated how smooth the transition is from PC to TPU. It's really only a transition that you can feel; you can't see it because it's so smooth.
Other things to note:
The TPU comes up over the lip around the phone like most cases do. It's thin, so when you place the phone face down the screen is just barely off the surface. I didn't include this as a negative thing because I don't have any personal experiences with other cases other than the T-Mob one (which definitely does provide a bigger lip), and I've also heard that TPU cases don't give as much a lip as Silicone cases do.
The power button is harder to press down, but I also didn't include this as a negative because I've heard the same about many TPU cases. The volume rocker also takes a little bit more effort. Both of them are covered by clear TPU that isn't smoked, so it's kinda cool that they are showing off the metal pieces on the phone.
It's not as grippy as a pure silicone case because it can slide around a bit on the plastic parts. I personally think it's grippy enough and enjoy how easy it is to slide in my pants.
Summary: this case is about as good as a lightweight case can get. If you aren't looking for hardcore protection, I absolutely recommend the Yoobao case. It looks great, feels great, adds minimal bulk, fits tightly, and has near-perfect cutouts. IMO no other case out there does a better job of preserving the Sensation's design, and no other case can match how well done the cutouts other than the USB cutout are. I might buy another one just to have an extra because I like it so much. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.
It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.
nicky041192 said:
It's just like any other tpu "twill design" cases. It's just branded that's all.
Nice review. I got one that is unbranded. Don't use it no more.
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Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Xcor3 said:
Actually its not, yeah, it might be kind of similar but imo this design is much better. The twill design does go over the top and bottom of the phone
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Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?
Sorry to hijack your thread but I do have a white one for sale for weeks but one person asked about it and never followed through. The one I have was never used. I just put it on for testing purposes, but ended up not using it. The fs thread is in the marketplace here or you can PM me for details. I don't want to detract the thread by posting pics and such .
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Great detailed review my friend!
can't link yet, but go to amazon.com and type in "HTC SENSATION 4G / SENSATION XE GEL SKIN CASE"
is this suppose to be the same case??
I just got these case myself last week. I love the fact that it fits inside my OEM HTC Leather case. I had to apply little shoe stretch on the sides. But the phone fits perfectly. I was considering the expensive Seidio case and holster...but the Yoobao TPU & Screensaver and the OEM leather case were a great deal at about $20 shipped total on ebay.
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Ahh just noticed the difference. The matte covers the top and the bottom where the Yoobao doesn't.
Does the screen protector cover the whole front glass? or just he visible screen?
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Not sure what you're talking about. The Yoobao case covers the top and bottom just like any other case (it wraps around the front at all sides, providing a lip around the whole phone just like most other cases). And I haven't tried the screen protector yet.
Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?
I am sure Goof off would take it off.
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Fr3sh2De4th said:
Great Review!
I actually was considering this case, but the Yoobao was a big turn off for me. Has anyone found a way to cover up/scratch it off?
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buy one without yooboo on it. search for 'twill gel case'
I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.
This case is awesome. Thanks OP for the find!
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I must add something, the screen protector that comes with this Yoobao cover fits the screen a 100% and with a little heat and dust free environment applies perfectly.
I just receive mine today and quickly put the OtterBox Commuter in my drawer.
I must thanks the OP, this is an awesome purchase.
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I know I said I was going to do an update when I installed the screen protector; obviously I put that off for a long time. Anyways I did install it and it's exactly like you describe. Applied incredibly easily, no bubbles, fits perfectly, and it even has a little bit of a cutout for the light sensor. Awesome screen protector to complement an equally awesome case.
Just wanted to give this a little bump to update and for others to see this review who haven't yet.
I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....
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I bought this case; did anyone try removing the yoobao logo with goo-off? if not, i'll guess i'll be the 1st one to try since i bought a clear(white) case and have a white beats back case to go with it....
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I've had past success with goo gone. The goo off is the more paint thinner smelling than the goo gone right? I recently took off the Aprolink logo from my hybrid case.
The goo gone is the one that smells like citrus. I use that stuff to take off adhesives from car finishes as well.
So I had an otterbox for my phone but it definitely added too much bulk.
I went ahead and bought a variation of this case: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SGH-i..._1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328678954&sr=1-9.
It barely adds any bulk, is comfortable to hold, and is probably one of the best slim cases for our phones. I haven't seen any other ones this size. I ordered a red one off ebay for about the same (amazon didn't cover them).
My white skyrocket + this red case looks amazing!
Platinum Series from Best Buy has been my favorite with several devices.
Hard rubber feel, adds minimal bulk, flat black
I forget the name brand manufacturer of the case, although I think best buys "brand" are cheaper anyhow. Guys on here know the name brand, I'll edit if i remember.
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Platinum Series from Best Buy has been my favorite with several devices.
Hard rubber feel, adds minimal bulk, flat black
I forget the name brand manufacturer of the case, although I think best buys "brand" are cheaper anyhow. Guys on here know the name brand, I'll edit if i remember.
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Seidio makes them. I have a PT from Best Buy for my Skyrocket and love it!
i've always used TPU cases for my phones. they're really cheap too and they work/feel great
dac1227 said:
Platinum Series from Best Buy has been my favorite with several devices.
Hard rubber feel, adds minimal bulk, flat black
I forget the name brand manufacturer of the case, although I think best buys "brand" are cheaper anyhow. Guys on here know the name brand, I'll edit if i remember.
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Seidio makes them. I have a PT from Best Buy for my Skyrocket and love it!
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Ya they're the Seidio Surface cases and at Best Buy they're $35 whereas on the Seidio site they're $55 I think... I love the seidio cases and have used them on last few phones. Only thing about the PT cases from BB they're a little looser than usual... The bottom cap on my case got a little loose after taking the case off the first time and seems like it's getting looser every time I take the case off... Guess I'm gonna have to look for another case that fits in the holster...
This is the one I got this from eBay (link):
My phone:
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I bought a slim case by Diztronic on Amazon and I'm pretty impressed. It has a simple design and doesn't add a lot of bulk. Best of all for $12 delivered it can't be beat.
How much thicker would you say that SGP made the phone?
There is a rubber that goes around the screen which slightly raises the case but not by much...the rest fits like a glove so not much thicker.
Rearth has a slim case. i love it! BEST SLIM CASE. i also have a sgp neo hybrid as my rugged case.
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Rearth has a slim case. i love it! BEST SLIM CASE. i also have a sgp neo hybrid as my rugged case.
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Oh nice, I kinda wanna get 1 of those but they're out of the white... Have you seen the seidio surface case? If you have, how does the rearth case compare to that?
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i've always used TPU cases for my phones. they're really cheap too and they work/feel great
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I agree with you, for a slim case there is nothing slimmer than a TPU case. Also the TPU is smooth enough to let it slip in and out of your pockets.
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I agree with you, for a slim case there is nothing slimmer than a TPU case. Also the TPU is smooth enough to let it slip in and out of your pockets.
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Have you seen the rearth case? It really looks like it's slimmer than the TPU cases...
It does look like the Rearth case is better than the TPU cases and I would like to try one but they are currently out of stock for the skyrocket everywhere I have looked. I don't like the tpu cases I have tried since the ones made for slim phones cover the buttons and make them hard to press. I like the "hard" mesh cases that are the most lightweight and thinnest that I have seen for other phones, but the only two types made for the Skyrocket that I have found are either hybrid with TPU underneath or one I found on ebay that is thin and light, but does not protect the bottom or top edges or the corners and sticks out a bit so looks poorly made. Hopefully Rearth will produce another batch for the skyrocket. I currently have a snap on hard plastic type that works fine but is difficult to remove and since I occassionally have to do battery pulls (flash a lot of roms) and sometimes use a seidio extended battery, this is a factor, plus it is not as slim as it could be.
Has anyone ever dropped their phone with a Diztronic case on fro 3+ ft? How did it fair?
I currently have an Otterbox Commuter on my Captivate (which is getting replaced by a Skyrocket) and it has kept my phone from damage, but it adds more size than I like. The TPU cases don't look like they would protect a phone from more than scratches and small drops.
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Has anyone ever dropped their phone with a Diztronic case on fro 3+ ft? How did it fair?
I currently have an Otterbox Commuter on my Captivate (which is getting replaced by a Skyrocket) and it has kept my phone from damage, but it adds more size than I like. The TPU cases don't look like they would protect a phone from more than scratches and small drops.
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I have dropped my SR from roughly 4ft on a couple of occasions with a diztronic case (and SGP protector). One time it landed flat on the screen and the other time it landed on the top left corner and bounced a bit. The case, however, did its job (as did the screen protector for that matter) wonderfully and not a mark on the phone from dropping.
However, I can say that the diztronic gets dust inside it very easily and it has started to scuff the back and sides of the phone where it rubs. Not that serious to some but it is happening more and more as the case stretches out so if dust scuffs drive you nuts, beware.
I got my SR off Cl and it came with an Otterbox Defender. Solid case if you abuse your phone. I didn't like the size though. I've used the TPU cases with other phones and they are good, I've also used Casemate Barelythere...another solid slim option too, but they both offer very little actual protection. I wanted some protection without all that bulk so I bought a Seidio Active and love it. It adds substantial protect without excessive bulk.
http://goo.gl/F20V0
I got the black one, but to each his own...
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Oh nice, I kinda wanna get 1 of those but they're out of the white... Have you seen the seidio surface case? If you have, how does the rearth case compare to that?
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I come from the "slim" mentality, formerly I had a case-mate "Barley There" for my Blackberry 9700 Case Mate - Barely There 9700 | case-mate.com and now I have the Seidio Surface.
I am not used to a case protecting the front of a device, as the Active does, but it has saved me from a bind or two. When I had the barely there, my phone's corners got dinged up all the time. However, I find myself taking the device out of the case often because despite the fact that it is very small, it's not as small as the device itself (the case probably adds 4mm).
For the Active I would say:
Slim: 4/5 (4MM > without)
Protection: 4/5 (Minimal shock absorption)
For the Rearth i'm thinking:
Slim: 5/5 (I would say 1 - 2 MM > without)
Protection: 2/5 (corners open, face open)
samtr87 said:
Has anyone ever dropped their phone with a Diztronic case on fro 3+ ft? How did it fair?
I currently have an Otterbox Commuter on my Captivate (which is getting replaced by a Skyrocket) and it has kept my phone from damage, but it adds more size than I like. The TPU cases don't look like they would protect a phone from more than scratches and small drops.
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I dropped my skyrocket from 3ft before with the TPU case. It was onto concrete/ sidwalk/ roadway material. I dropped it twice and there was no damage.
The only bad thing about the TPU cases is that the matte grey one turns yellow after a while...
Also, like another member mentioned, the volume buttons are really hard to press, or they press themselves if you don't cut the plastic out... but if you do cut the plastic out of the area where the volume buttons are, then it's hard to press the volume buttons
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I dropped my skyrocket from 3ft before with the TPU case. It was onto concrete/ sidwalk/ roadway material. I dropped it twice and there was no damage.
The only bad thing about the TPU cases is that the matte grey one turns yellow after a while...
Also, like another member mentioned, the volume buttons are really hard to press, or they press themselves if you don't cut the plastic out... but if you do cut the plastic out of the area where the volume buttons are, then it's hard to press the volume buttons
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Darn, that's the one I got
Does anyone have the Otterbox Defender Series case for the Note 4? If so, how is the fit?
I have the Commuter case and think it's great.. Looked at the Defender and thought it was too big for my pockets.
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I have the defender case and it offer supierior protection.
i don't use the belt clip at all though.
My only complaint is that the phone now feels like a tablet. Any added weight is not an issue for me. The phone is still pretty light, but definitely this case has added some bulk.
Lengthwise from top to bottom - 6.5"
Width wise = 3 5/8"
I nicknamed my phone the brick with this thing on ..... but i don't have to worry about any damage to the phone if I ever dropped it.
If it only had a kickstand.....
I love the Defender. I've basically tried almost all the cases for the note 4 and I always go back to this. Between the glass protector problems and the other cases scratching the bezels this case is a godsend. Just my two cents. Gonna order the admiral blue slipcase just to mix it up.
i used it for 2 weeks or so.
But I took it off, and change to another case.
My honest opinion.
The good.
Yes, its very well protected.
Excellent built quality materials.
Everything in the right places.
In and out of pocket just minimal drag.
Dropped more then 4 times over the shoulder, its like a boss. and no problems.
The bad.
Built in SP is nice.. But there is tiny air pocket seems like. it does not stick on the amoled. .... I took it off right away.
The port covers are also good, But i didnt like how the charging port opens up. i like it opens down. thats just me though.
Size. ITS BIG. But i guest its for the protection right.?
No KICK STAND.
And the final BAD bit which made me change it.
Its too HEAVY.
I hold it for one movie about 2 hrs long, or reading xda threads, pretty much daily stuff, and my wrist felt very tired. and that made me had enough.
Those are just my opinions.
Overall i Still give it 8/10.
It really is a great case. It meant to do what it does. Protection at the best you can fine now.
But, it was doing too much for me though.
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Does anyone have the Otterbox Defender Series case for the Note 4? If so, how is the fit?
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Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
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Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
JAson
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Oh, and last I checked otterbox.com was having a sale. The parts of the case ring up separately so you get the deal without having to really buy 2 cases.
JAson
What was the sale about? I could really save, haha
bhtoque said:
Great. Just went from note 2 to note 4. New defender has larger clips holding plastic sections together so it is easier to remove. The screen protector also seems to fit more snugly, so less gets under it. Outer rubber is less squishy so it should hold up better. Feels better in the hand and looks nicer. Only 2 negatives so far. cut out for stylus is smaller so if you have sausage fingers it's tough, and the plastic on the front limits viewing angle on notification lights a little bit.
Still best brand case I've ever had. Seidio, the only competition, still has no heavy duty note 4 case out and otterbox's holsters hold up better.
JAson
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Oh, and last I checked otterbox.com was having a sale. The parts of the case ring up separately so you get the deal without having to really buy 2 cases.
JAson
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Very bulky. Screen protector is absolutely awful. Protection is great though.
I was worried that the hard plastic interior shell could scratch the shiny edges or painted sides of the Note 4.
I purchased the commuter which has the soft silicone liner that covers the actual phone and the hard plastic on the outside.
Per the reviewer on the Otterbox thread the Defender does have a kickstand and there are pictures of it in the landscape mode using the beltclip as a kickstand.
How dumb is Otterbox for not only not mentioning it on their website but obviously not in the material that comes with the Defender either. Two people on this thread that own Defenders and don't know they have kickstands.
Wonder how many people buy something else because they want a kickstand? I passed on buying the Defender myself because I didn't know it had a kickstand.
I will only buy a phone if there is an otterbox defender case for it. Lucky for me i found one the day before the phone came out :good: The screen protector is not the best as it does not touch the screen 100% and more often than not i have to press a bit harder to make the connection. Rubber is stiffer (which is a good thing) and its thinner than what i had on the note 2. I have "sausage" fingers and have no issues taking out the pen. The belt clip seems a bit flimsy compared to the note 2 defender. Another thing i noticed is that the holster does not completely cover the front of the phone. There is about 1/2cm on either side that is not covered. I've noticed the screen gets dusty really fast..
Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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I believe that they would if only we could find a tempered glass protector that would work on the Note 4.
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The case fits good!
I have a Note 2 in an Otterbox Defender case and there is only one thing that absolutely bugs the hell out of me. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it because the Otterbox web site has it mentioned several times in the reviews. The same is true for the Note 4's Defender case which is the same as the Note 2. They fixed it in the Note 3 case and why they went back to the Note 2 style case for the Note 4 is beyond me. What is it?
The screen protector has a hole in it which is for the physical Home button. A lot of tiny lint will get there over the course of a week and it shows up pretty badly. I have to disassemble the case weekly and clean it out. It's such a big bother having to deal with this every week.
stevec5375 said:
I have a Note 2 in an Otterbox Defender case and there is only one thing that absolutely bugs the hell out of me. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it because the Otterbox web site has it mentioned several times in the reviews. The same is true for the Note 4's Defender case which is the same as the Note 2. They fixed it in the Note 3 case and why they went back to the Note 2 style case for the Note 4 is beyond me. What is it?
The screen protector has a hole in it which is for the physical Home button. A lot of tiny lint will get there over the course of a week and it shows up pretty badly. I have to disassemble the case weekly and clean it out. It's such a big bother having to deal with this every week.
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I believe they left it open for the fingerprint scanner.
I picked up the Defender Case a couple of weeks ago. From a protection standpoint, I think ty3 case is superior. I have zero worries if I ever drop my phone. The belt holster doubles as a kickstand which is a plus. I don't think the vase makes my phone feel heavy in an unbearable way. But the case adds some bulk, but then again you are buying a case to protect the ENTIRE phone. Ports are covered from the elements. Power button and volume rocker very functional. You have to get used to using the fingerprint scanner with this case though. Takes a couple of tries for me but I'm getting used to it. FYI, I agree that you should put a tempered glass screen protector on the phone as the built in screen protector is a film protector. Problem is I can't find a tempered glass screen protector that covers the screen edge to edge. They all seem too small for the phone. Time will tell of there will be one that truly covers the screen. I digress.... If your looking for a case that offers maximum protection, go with the Otterbox. I've been using Otterbox since I had a blackberry in 03.
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Will tempered glass protectors work well with defender case if plastic screen protector is removed??
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Yes, I briefly used the TechArmor tempered glass screen protector with the Defender, but couldn't stand the Halo , so I removed it.
@op The Defender line is amazing! It is bulky, sure, but I can handle some bulk to protect my ~$700 investment. I NEVER put my phone in my pocket so a belt clip is an absolute necessity.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have since replaced my Defender with the white version of SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Pro, because it adds less to the width of the phone, allowing me to fit it in the car dock I ordered from Samsung. It is similar to the Defender in that a belt clip and built in screen protector are both included, but it feels smaller without sacrificing protection. Obviously, I removed the built in screen protector to install my preferred Skinomi TechSkin.
Coming from the Droid line, I've had an Otterbox case for every single one, and it's saved the phone more than I care to admit. Now, I've left the Moto line to be on the pure side of Android. Unfortunately, Otterbox has been completely silent on the matter of a 6P case.
I bought the Verus case and this LK "heavy duty" case: Amazon # B015K7XRUM
The Verus is good, but the rim sticks with USB Type-C cables that are slightly larger on the connector grip. The LK is... okay. Yes, it's got a kickstand, yes it's got the hard body wrapper, but the rubber is complete horse manure. I can pull the rubber back to take the phone out with ease, without taking the hard plastic bit off first.
So I'm still on the hunt for a good hard body case, where I can use my Steelie magnet.
Options I see:
Amazon # B015X90UJS - Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Slim"
Amazon # B015X9UR2S - Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Rugged"
Note: I'm a long time lurker, urls are bad, m'kay?
Harshmage said:
Coming from the Droid line, I've had an Otterbox case for every single one, and it's saved the phone more than I care to admit. Now, I've left the Moto line to be on the pure side of Android. Unfortunately, Otterbox has been completely silent on the matter of a 6P case.
I bought the Verus case and this LK "heavy duty" case: Amazon # B015K7XRUM
The Verus is good, but the rim sticks with USB Type-C cables that are slightly larger on the connector grip. The LK is... okay. Yes, it's got a kickstand, yes it's got the hard body wrapper, but the rubber is complete horse manure. I can pull the rubber back to take the phone out with ease, without taking the hard plastic bit off first.
So I'm still on the hunt for a good hard body case, where I can use my Steelie magnet.
Options I see:
Amazon # B015X90UJS - Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Slim"
Amazon # B015X9UR2S - Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Rugged"
Note: I'm a long time lurker, urls are bad, m'kay?
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Verus has been sending replacements out to customers with the usb cutout issue, I believe. May want to shoot them a quick email.
Elnrik said:
Verus has been sending replacements out to customers with the usb cutout issue, I believe. May want to shoot them a quick email.
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After your comment, I realized I had a good filing kit, and shaved the port opening by just a little bit. Since I have the frost version of the 6P, the white of the plastic blends in fairly well.
I ended up getting the Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Slim" with the solid black backing, stuck my Steelie mount magnet to the back, and I'm completely good to go. It's a single piece case, which isn't my favorite option, but it's flexible enough to get the phone in, but rigid enough to be a task to get it out again. The solid rubber bumper is of good quality, and the backing is a great design. The fingerprint reader cutout is slightly larger than the fingerprint reader (unlike the Verus, which is the exact measurement) for easy access. I could continue, but Pilz has a better thread of case reviews (thread titled "Case Comparison: Spigen, Diztronic, TUDIA, SupCase & more").
For those who need a carry case, the Nite Ize Clip Case Sideways XXL is big enough to fit the 6P (search for the model number CCS2L-01-R3)
Harshmage said:
After your comment, I realized I had a good filing kit, and shaved the port opening by just a little bit. Since I have the frost version of the 6P, the white of the plastic blends in fairly well.
I ended up getting the Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Slim" with the solid black backing, stuck my Steelie mount magnet to the back, and I'm completely good to go. It's a single piece case, which isn't my favorite option, but it's flexible enough to get the phone in, but rigid enough to be a task to get it out again. The solid rubber bumper is of good quality, and the backing is a great design. The fingerprint reader cutout is slightly larger than the fingerprint reader (unlike the Verus, which is the exact measurement) for easy access. I could continue, but Pilz has a better thread of case reviews (thread titled "Case Comparison: Spigen, Diztronic, TUDIA, SupCase & more").
For those who need a carry case, the Nite Ize Clip Case Sideways XXL is big enough to fit the 6P (search for the model number CCS2L-01-R3)
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Verus will send you a new case for free. You just need to send them your order number.
I have the new case and it works great.
Harshmage said:
After your comment, I realized I had a good filing kit, and shaved the port opening by just a little bit. Since I have the frost version of the 6P, the white of the plastic blends in fairly well.
I ended up getting the Supcase Unicorn Beetle "Slim" with the solid black backing, stuck my Steelie mount magnet to the back, and I'm completely good to go. It's a single piece case, which isn't my favorite option, but it's flexible enough to get the phone in, but rigid enough to be a task to get it out again. The solid rubber bumper is of good quality, and the backing is a great design. The fingerprint reader cutout is slightly larger than the fingerprint reader (unlike the Verus, which is the exact measurement) for easy access. I could continue, but Pilz has a better thread of case reviews (thread titled "Case Comparison: Spigen, Diztronic, TUDIA, SupCase & more").
For those who need a carry case, the Nite Ize Clip Case Sideways XXL is big enough to fit the 6P (search for the model number CCS2L-01-R3)
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Hey with the Steelie mount / magnet comobo that you are using do you notice if it effects your wireless / gps? I kind of depend on the GPS and wireless features heavily for my usage.
one word... Poetic Revolution case... freaking awesome...
They sent me one for review, not a fan. TOO big, and I like a big tough case, and too many styling decisions for no reason. Fake screws, sharp corners, didn't like it.
Now the TUDIA OMNIX, that's a nice case...
Have you looked at the Speck Candyshell Grip? Not quite as rugged as an Otterbox, but it's still a polycarbonate shell with an inner silicone layer fused inside. Ports are third-party friendly and a car mount magnet fits inside just fine.
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Hey with the Steelie mount / magnet comobo that you are using do you notice if it effects your wireless / gps? I kind of depend on the GPS and wireless features heavily for my usage.
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Not that I've noticed. I play Ingress, which is very GPS and data dependent, and I've never had a problem since the Droid 4 (Droid 4 -> Droid Turbo -> Nexus 6P). For things like Ingress, it can mess with the compass (the direction it thinks you're pointing).
Has anyone ever tried an Evocel case? It looks kind of like a commuter series Otterbox, and their cases get pretty good reviews. I might try it out soon. I have the Speck Candyshell case now, but it's not super protective and the shiny black plastic scratches and shows fingerprints...
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Has anyone ever tried an Evocel case? It looks kind of like a commuter series Otterbox, and their cases get pretty good reviews. I might try it out soon. I have the Speck Candyshell case now, but it's not super protective and the shiny black plastic scratches and shows fingerprints...
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I haven't but I've been thinking about picking one up. They look really nice at the reviews are good but nobody's gone really super specific into the touch and feel. If too much of it is slick hard plastic and a fingerprint magnet I don't really want it. But it looks like this might fit inside of the unicorn beetle holster.
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I haven't but I've been thinking about picking one up. They look really nice at the reviews are good but nobody's gone really super specific into the touch and feel. If too much of it is slick hard plastic and a fingerprint magnet I don't really want it. But it looks like this might fit inside of the unicorn beetle holster.
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So I got that Evocel case and it's pretty great! Not quite the same quality as an Commuter series Otterbox, the rubber is a little less soft, the plastic a little cheaper and less flexible, but for $10 that's little to complain about. The buttons are slightly harder to press than without a case, but I prefer it.
The back plastic is mostly matte and doesn't show fingerprints very well. To me it's pretty grippy, but it's flat and not textured like an Otterbox case. Overall, I'd say it's worth $10 for sure!
Do you by chance have any holsters to see if it fits into them? Thanks for getting back, I was holding off on buying one, now I think I may.
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Do you by chance have any holsters to see if it fits into them? Thanks for getting back, I was holding off on buying one, now I think I may.
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Nah, I don't have a holster. Best of luck on that front!
I have a case similar to the evocell. its decent. I decided to pick up the unicorn beetle heavy duty. Thats what we use at work for our iphone 6 and we dont have any bend problems with them. Im not saying it cant happen. My only complaint is the plastic screen protector with them. they become scratched and usually have to be ripped out and replaced with a glass or vinyl one. I got the black one because Im cheap, but i was really digging the white one they have on amazon.
I would recommend the Nexus 6P Unicorn Beetle Pro Full Body Rugged, if you can find the old design.. the new one i find it ugly...
This is the new design,
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This is the old design
Old design shows more of the screen but there was some flaws with it, the built-in screen protector was poorly done. It can be fixed by removing it and using a separate screen protector, I have a TGSP and its nice.
the new designed one doesnt bother me. just ads that much more protection. The iphone ones are the same so im not sure why they made the 6p different
Similar to the LG V30 "cases" thread -- but specifically for belt holsters/wallet style holder for the LG V30. I do NOT like to stick my phone in my pants pocket, where's there's car keys, coins, etc that may scratch the display. Even with a bumper case, I also use a belt-style holster for my smartphones. My wife uses something similar to stick her phone in her purse, to protect against all the metal objects in there. We both have TPU bumper cases for drops. This is for additional protection when not using the phone and means to carry it.
These are my search parameters, but you can change them... You can narrow to type of material, design, whatever. Right now there's almost a thousand search results and that will probably only increase!
LG V30 HOLSTERS: EBAY LISTINGS -- LOWEST PRICES FIRST, FREE SHIPPING, BUY IT NOW, WORLDWIDE SEARCH.
SOME of the belt style holsters do attach to the back of the phone, so there may some overlap in the "cases" and "holsters" threads -- but I thought this category is also important as it's not the bumper cases or even hybrid cases.
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Leather Sideways Holster/Case for Cell Phones COMPATIBLE WITH Otterbox Symmetry (or Otterbox Defender)
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Here's a leather belt LG V30 holster that is wide enough to also let you have a bumper case on your phone. Just specify in the drop down menu how big you want "Otterbox Symmetry" big or "Otterbox Defender" big? Of course, prices change, but that's the price right now.
Here's the rugged nylon type my wife likes:
Luxmo Vertical Holster Belt Clip Pouch Holster/Case
$5.95 with FREE shipping
Just specify in the drop down menu you want LG V30.
I usually do the seidio surface/holster combo but they are not out yet.
I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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Interesting.
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I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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@steve841 and @ChazzMatt, just wanted to say I bought both of these products and steve841 is right, these go perfectly together. The fit is perfect. It feels really secure.
steve841 said:
I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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Hey, thanks for that. I will not buy this phone without a holster -- I need it for work -- and I hate the thought of running the V30 with an ugly case. Your setup might do the trick until a case-free holster is released.
On that note, I chatted with Seidio and emailed Encased.
They both told me there are no current plans for naked holster (Sedio "Spring Clip" series and Encased "Case Free" series). But the V30 is getting enough strong buzz that I'm counting on there being demand for it.
In the past, I've compared dimensions of other phones and found holsters that were a close enough fit to hold me over. I'm not finding a good candidate for this phone.
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any reason why you will not be making surface cases for the LGV30
I see it for S8 and google hones
I've been using that case on everyone of my phones
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We just do not see the market for that device.
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huh its top 3 in the market today top tier phone and ranks with the pixedl 2 xl and note 8
so no holster either than I asume? Read
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While that may be true, other phones are selling more. no holster sorry.
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Hey Now! I've got my chosen combo.
For the holster, I picked up the Encased Duraclip that Steve841 linked to above. Note that unlike the Seidio Spring Clip, which has a great and easy to use mechanism to "clip in" and "clip out" the phone in a very fluid motion, this particular Encased holster requires the phone to be slid in lengthwise, and it's a friction fit -- there's no positive latch.
I also tried out faux leather holsters by Goalany and SumacLife from Amazon. The Goalany unit was too room -- it could handle a 3/4" phone or a thick Otterbox case. The SumacLife was a good fit, but not the swiftest to get the phone out.
https://www.encased.com/products/lg...-series-slim-grip-case-belt-clip-smooth-black
I ordered a bunch of cases to try out. Didn't like the Ringke Fusion clear. It's two pieces and as shown in other posts, is going to yellow. The Ringke Onyx was acceptable but I'm not a fan of the raised edge along either side of the screen. The TopAce Ultra Thin was probably my runner up. The case that came with the Encased holster is hard plastic and durable, but interferes slightly with my Tylt Vu charger (I have to slide the phone about 1/2 inch up the incline to get the charger to activate, then I can let it sit in the cradle properly and it charges no problem. Oh -- all of these cases worked well with the Encased holster.
The case I ended up with? The Lumion Huey. It's pretty minimal. The case is every so slightly raised along the top and bottom edges of the phone, but its edges sit a little lower along the sides, unlike the others. It's a compromise of protection for usability. It slides very nicely into the Encased holster, about the same amount of resistance The design along the back reminds me of the Pixels. I really like how they created a symmetric cut-out for the camera and flash -- this design decision makes the other cases look weird. The sides of the case are every so slightly ribbed in the long direction for grip, while enhancing the slide-in / slide-out properties of the holster. All of the cutouts are excellent with the exception of the audio jack, which is just slightly off (visible, but less than a millimeter).
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/08/lumion-announces-three-cases-for-the-lg-v30.html
As an aside, I wasn't too sure what to expect of the Huey, but it showed up in a plastic retail display package that looks like it should cost more than the TPU case contained inside!
Just seen this on encased. I am ordering one now.
killakarl said:
Just seen this on encased. I am ordering one now.
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Ah, thank you but curses! Also available on Amazon for $16, I see.
I have five holsters for other phones in front of me, delivered yesterday from Amazon.
I was just minutes away from transplanting the spring clip from a Seidio iPhone 6 plus holster onto a Seidio holster for the Nexus 6, which would have given me the perfect fit for my V30 in its slim Lumion Huey case.
I'm ordering the Encased holster now, but I'm going to hang on to my collection of others until I receive it, just to hedge my bet.
I am just excited for a spring clip. I absolutely dislike the ones you have to slide. The horizontal clip seems way to finicky. Sometimes I have to use both hands to get it out. So it is an definite for me to have the spring clip. I asked them earlier if they were going to have them and they told me no. So I was pleasantly surprised to see this.
Well poop, the Encased spring clip holster arrived today and it's s no-go with the TPU case I'm using.
I'm sure it's fine with the big, clunky., ugly hard plastic case that's included. With TPU there's a 1/8 gap between the screen and face of holster; it rattles around like mad.
I think I'll have to go with my hybrid Seidio setup of the iPhone 6 plus holster and Nexus 6 clip.
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Well poop, the Encased spring clip holster arrived today and it's s no-go with the TPU case I'm using.
I'm sure it's fine with the big, clunky., ugly hard plastic case that's included. With TPU there's a 1/8 gap between the screen and face of holster; it rattles around like mad.
I think I'll have to go with my hybrid Seidio setup of the iPhone 6 plus holster and Nexus 6 clip.
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I don't think the case that came with it was too bulky. But at least the hole for the headphone jack is a little better than the other cases I have. It looks to be off a bit still. But even having smaller cases, I still don't like the wiggle but at least it won't be in my pocket. I dislike having my phone's in my pocket. The spring clip is a must though.
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I don't think the case that came with it was too bulky. But at least the hole for the headphone jack is a little better than the other cases I have. It looks to be off a bit still. But even having smaller cases, I still don't like the wiggle but at least it won't be in my pocket. I dislike having my phone's in my pocket. The spring clip is a must though.
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I'm using at Lumion Huey TPU case, and it's very similar in dimensions to the other TPU cases I ordered up, made by Ringke and TopACE.
As long as I can find a way to get Seidio's pin removed from, then resecured back into the spring clip hinge, I'll be golden with their iPhone 6 Plus holster for the V30.
Frustrating.
Nay Tyzon said:
I'm using at Lumion Huey TPU case, and it's very similar in dimensions to the other TPU cases I ordered up, made by Ringke and TopACE.
As long as I can find a way to get Seidio's pin removed from, then resecured back into the spring clip hinge, I'll be golden with their iPhone 6 Plus holster for the V30.
Frustrating.
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You might need a link remover like for a watch band.
My Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro case has a holster. It's ugly and oldskool 90s like but it's there. I just use it as a stand though for watching videos.
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I'm using my old Note 4 Pdair holster case with my LG V30 WITH the spigen neo hybrid case. Fits pretty good. I'm happy with it
I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
seang said:
I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have the same... Used one in my N6 as well... Great case and holster does work on belt nicely.
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seang said:
I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Oh and Seang... If you're not using the holster, you can always send it my way! Lol!