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hi,
can any of you guys please give me advice which case should i buy the case-mate pop or otterbox commuter.... the otterbox commuter seems nice but case-mate looks nicer more but at the same time it makes the DHD much bigger right? so if any of you guyz owns both that could give me the pros and cons of both of the cases thanks

Have a read of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819651
I went for a Casemate Barely There when I first got the DHD. But, I didnt think it gave quite enough protection.
I have just ordered a Casemate Pop from Amazon, being delivered tomorrow.
As far as I could tell, the Pop gave less bulk than the Commuter - but thats only looking at the reviews.

I have the case mate pop and case mate tough. If you want a good grip get the case mate tough, I still prefer the case mate tough which is a dual case (silicon and hard) over the pop.

I have the Otterbox Commuter and its not really bulky at all, in fact less than the silicone case I had. Offers very good protection and the volume and power buttons are very easy to use.
The USB and headphones socket has a nice cover, which stops fluff and other pocket stuff getting in the holes
Well worth the 17.99 from play.com, just wish I bought it first, as I've spent money on other cases!
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Some people say that otterbox feels like it will fall off the device. And also is the screen well protected, raised from the table if resting on the screen. What is the material like, is it slippery and is it easy to scrach. Are there any problems that you noticed, and do you think that otterbox commuter case is worth its money ?
Thanks
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The case will not fall off! It is raised at the edges so will offer protection if you lay it face down. The plastic feels fine, not dropped it yet though. Worth the money? Definitely cheaper than replacing the phone, although I'm sure it cost a lot less than 17.99 to make!
I would definitely buy another commuter case for my next phone
5kordez5 said:
Some people say that otterbox feels like it will fall off the device. And also is the screen well protected, raised from the table if resting on the screen. What is the material like, is it slippery and is it easy to scrach. Are there any problems that you noticed, and do you think that otterbox commuter case is worth its money ?
Thanks
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I got the otterbox case as soon as it came out and the plastic hard case has broken near the bottom above the charger/headphone flap. Anyone else had this problem? keen to buy try case-mate this time around. Otterbox's whole ordering system was such a pain

I have the commuter case and I quite like it. I feel much better about carrying my beloved phone around with it on. I don't think it makes the phone bulky. Actually I think it improves the way the phone feels in your hand ALOT. You really notice it when you write in landscape mode. It fits much better into your hands and it makes a better writing experience.
The outer plastic layer feels very tough, and I think it will be hard to make a visible scratch on. The silicone layer inside wraps around the phone nicely and does the job with protecting the screen when you put it screen down/drop it screen down... BUT the silicone wrapping feels a bit thin, and the one at the bottom of the phone is a pain in the ass. It will definitly fall off in the end. It's very loose and my finger keeps lifting it up when I swipe my finger into it...
SO I baught a Case-Mate tough case. I havent received it yet so I can't say much about it, but it looks badass.

I have CM Pop - he like scratches...

is there anyone that has both the otterbox commuter and the case-mate pop so he could tell me which one makes the device bigger. and also i wanted to ask if otterbox commuter is the same thing as case-mate tough -same size.. tnx

I saw comparison Pics of the commuter and the Pop and the Pop Case makes the DHD a lot bigger! It looks nice but I don´t want a bulky smartphone so yesterday I ordered the Otterbox Commuter.( and the Defender..which actually makes the phone bulky but I want to see how the screenprotector works )
5kordez5 said:
is there anyone that has both the otterbox commuter and the case-mate pop so he could tell me which one makes the device bigger. and also i wanted to ask if otterbox commuter is the same thing as case-mate tough -same size.. tnx
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There 's some images? Thanks

Yea some pictures would be great...
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my recommendation is case-mate barely there .. it has no bulk , but is low on protection.. you get screen protector with it ..
my friend's phone drop with case-mate barely there , it landed on concrete and not a scratch.

I love the otterbox commuter! Makes the device feel better when holding it. There's no way in hell that this case will fall off if you drop the phone

the pop case is better imo, snug fit and a nice color scheme!

Dont buy cheep china cases they colored your phone

I have an Otterbox Defender, that turns the phone into a real monster of mobile communication. It's very big and heavy, so it's not suitable for all people. But if you use your Phone for outdoor activities, there's no better case.

en3s said:
my recommendation is case-mate barely there .. it has no bulk , but is low on protection.. you get screen protector with it ..
my friend's phone drop with case-mate barely there , it landed on concrete and not a scratch.
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I also can recommend the Case Mate barely there. The screen protector is very good.

Barely there is a very nice one. I've used it for quite a while, but now i prefer my htc kickstand case with leather finish. Looks great, slightly thicker and heavier than barely there.
O and why stick a piece of plastic on a screen that doesnt need protection in the first place
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[Q] What case is better Otterbox Commuter vs. Casemate?

I saw reviews on the Casemate but not the Otterbox Commuter and I was wondering by experience which of the two are better and why?

I never tried the Otterbox but I do have the active Seidio vase and Casemate Tough. The casemate is one solid case. Protection all around and it feels great.

Anyone else have any more thoughts? I was going to post the exact same question until I used the feature to search

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Anyone else have any more thoughts?
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I have the Case Mate "Barely There" and I must say it is exactly what I expected.
Good protection for the phone back, sides & lower part. The upper part (at the power button) is less protected as you can see HERE but for me it will do.
The design is perfect, it fits like a glove; all case openings for camera lens & volume buttons are at the good location, see HERE & HERE!
Also, the cover is very thin (but still plastic so still better protection than rubber) so the design of my precious Sensation isn't ruined by it.
Finally, I'd suggest to use an original HTC screenprotector together with this case. Your phone will last for years that way. I tried an external party screenprotector but that was a waste of money because of the worse fit.
Hope this helped you a bit, as you asked for Otterman comments

I have both of the cases mentioned and i like them both. They both do there job. My only gripes are that with the otter-box case i have to fully disassemble the case to use my desktop dock. I have always been a fan of otter-box and have used there cases since owning my Hd2 and will continue to be partial to them for that reason, just wished there were a kickstand on the commuter series for the sensation when you buy it.

Thanks for the feedback, how are the usb ports on the otterbox and does the flap close well?
Basically between the two you would prefer the otterbox more?
thanks again
snoop101 said:
I have both of the cases mentioned and i like them both. They both do there job. My only gripes are that with the otter-box case i have to fully disassemble the case to use my desktop dock. I have always been a fan of otter-box and have used there cases since owning my Hd2 and will continue to be partial to them for that reason, just wished there were a kickstand on the commuter series for the sensation when you buy it.
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Case mate tough case is better, otterbox seemed like cap and the silicone surrounding the phone was just bad
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with my experience with the HTC Sensation Pop! Case is was ok. The silicone warped a little bit on the sides but it was very durable. Be careful when taking the phone out of this case because the silicone popped off the hard part of the case on the top.

are you referring to the case mate or otterbox?
skylinejay88 said:
with my experience with the HTC Sensation Pop! Case is was ok. The silicone warped a little bit on the sides but it was very durable. Be careful when taking the phone out of this case because the silicone popped off the hard part of the case on the top.
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joogle said:
Thanks for the feedback, how are the usb ports on the otterbox and does the flap close well?
Basically between the two you would prefer the otterbox more?
thanks again
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the usb ports function well, the flap closes alright a little hard to open and close and i have used case for about four months and the silicone surround is starting to wear a bit but this is because i remove my phone frequently to use with my desktop cradle. I like the design of the otterbox more it is more ergonomic in my book. Here the way i look at it for the money casemate is a just as logical choice as the otterbox. I prefer the otterbox just becasue i like there product and had never used a casemate before. So in my opinion otterbox.

ballistic
try the ballistic case, its awesome, and its cheaper than otterbox, i bought mine off ebay, it has a silicone plus a hard plastic cover on top of it, its very cool

I've got the Casemate Tough on mine. Had it since December, and it's a great case.
Nice and grippy in the hand, but won't stick in your pocket like the silicon ones can.
The only gripes I can have with it are that it's a pain to disassemble to pull the battery or the SD card, and it could do with being in a few different colours.
I always like bright cases on my phones (yellow is a particular fave) because I do a lot of fishing, and it's always easier to see something bright yellow if you drop it or put it down in a hurry!
I'd say it's worth the money.

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

Sensation Otterbox vs. Casemate Tough Case

Hi - was wondering if any one here could shed some feedback on their experience, etc., as to which case to get among these two as I think I've narrowed it down to these two.
I've bought one of those $5.95 Amazon cases which is alright, do I gain anything by buying either one of these.
Thanks

wow 5.95 can you share where to buy it a link please for 5.95

http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION...UR4W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327442969&sr=8-2
leoiden said:
wow 5.95 can you share where to buy it a link please for 5.95
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I also own this case and I will say that unless you want a little bit of extra drop protection then you have nothing to gain. The button design and cutouts on this case are perfect. The case is not bulky and gives the phone some traction so it doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of your hands.

joogle said:
Hi - was wondering if any one here could shed some feedback on their experience, etc., as to which case to get among these two as I think I've narrowed it down to these two.
I've bought one of those $5.95 Amazon cases which is alright, do I gain anything by buying either one of these.
Thanks
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If you are looking for the best case with the best look, protection, feel and all that, check out the case mate pop. Its a tight fit so taking the phone in and out take some practice. It gets easier with time though. I have the white one.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
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waiting for otterbox to come up with a defender case. although might be difficult with the shape of the screen

The Tough is awesome. Good protection, good grip and the fit is nice. Just don't expect it to be pretty. If anything, it reminds me of a tire because of the hard shell's texture lol.
Haven't seen the Otterbox in person, so can't comment on that.

I have the otterbox and the case mate and they are both nice but I prefer the case mate because of the textured back which adds TONS of grip to the back opposed the the slick plastic on the otterbox.

They look the same
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CASE MATE is my favorite I have 5 cases but the Case Mate Tough Case never leaves my phone(unless i am swapping battery or memory card ). Also i have had quite a few (high) drops and it is still running perfect.

what i like about the otter over the case mate is that the ports are all coverd in the otterbox

waiting for otterbox to come up with a defender case

Me too but I don't think it will come out
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I purchased the body glove when i bought the phone, let me say worst 20 dollars i spent ever. The thing broke from the hinge in my pocket. Either one of these to options is better then the BG

Along with amazon, I find ebay to be even cheaper.

Saw and felt the Otterbox Commuter for me its a good case. It has good all over protection of the phone, However the back side of the otterbox is kinda sleeky than the back cover of the sensation.

I personally have the the Otterbox Commuter case for the HTC Sensation, so I cannot comment on the Casemate. I like the Otterbox for the design to protect the phone between the impact case and gel case together for protection, plus the headphone and USB port covers. The hard plastic impact case is not the best for grip, and the gel part of the case is a major magnet for lint from your pocket.
Hope that helps!
Edit: OK, missed something myself. Wanted a charging dock that supports a case, so I bought one. But it won't work very well if there is a USB port cover, so just something extra to consider!

Does anyone know if they updated the Case-mate tough case design, where originally they had the mic above the camera lens covered? I could have sworn I saw a thread where Case-mate said they were going to update their case and just uncover for that one hole. Just curious if anyone has bought it lately and knows.

I got mine in January I think and it still has that hole covered up. Is that hole supposed to be the noise cancellation mic? I'd have to ask my wife if my call quality has gotten worse since getting this case, but knowing her she wouldn't notice anyway lol.
If anything, it's probably not hard to just drill a tiny hole into the casing.

I have the otterbox commutor, and its sad to say. It is the first Otterbox ive owned that im disappointed in. Due to the top and bottom being rounded. After alot of use in your pocket the rubber on top and bottom loosens and sags. I bought the Otterbox the day it came out and overnighted it. I have yet to find a decent replacement.
In no way would i bash Otterbox on this one product. I have owned other cases for Iphone 3gs, Mytouch 4g and Nook Color. ALL cases were some of the best i have seen. Quality if usually above the rest. I think it is the design due to the large about of exposed rubber on top and bottom.

Tired of Commuter, Any suggestions?

Ok so ive had the blue/black Otterbox commuter now for a few weeks and I did like it at first but now im just sick of it, makes the phone a little to thick for how often i use it and just has gotten on my nerves, anyone able to recommend something with about the same protection maybe a little bit more thin?
also, ill probably ship this one off to someone when i get a replacment

Felt the same way with my commuter. From what I've red its the thinnest one of that type of case. The tridents look cooler, but myself I just got an incipio feather shine and I love it. Provides more drop protection than you would think, but looks way cool

Same protection? Get the Incipio Silicrylic case, looks tons better than the Otter box.
If you want a sleeker case overall, get the Seidio Surface case, with kickstand.
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yeah i been eyeballing the seido....hows the grip on it?, if the commuter had grip i could deal with the thickness

Pretty good, not a glossy finish and the kickstand doesn't add a weird bump like with the Seidio Active. Lmk if you want pics comparing the normal Surface with the Surface kickstand.
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sure

Had a Best Buy gift card so I grabbed that platinum series case/holster combo and I like it. Pretty protective and slimmer than the Commuter for sure.

I used to use the Commuter on all my iPhones, but the one for the One X is just too hard to get on and off for me. I wanted a slimmer case that didn't leave the camera lens hanging out the back (and I didn't want to break the bank either). I found this one on eBay and it's fantastic. And only $7.95, too. The seller ships super fast, too (from California to Kentucky in 2 days).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180894387775?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Incipio NGP here. I like the softer feel and the decent protection around the edges. The included screen protector is rather lousy, but you can use the coupon to get XtremeGuard for next to nothing. You will have to cut it down a bit to work well with the ngp and not lift at the edges.

i havent gotten mine yet for the One X but i ordered the Barely There case by Case Logic, i had it for my Inspire 4g and another for my Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, cant wait to get mine for this phone, they are thing light and stay on, they arent going to protect from drops like the commuter but they will keep it from getting scratched to hell on the back.

theking_13 said:
Same protection? Get the Incipio Silicrylic case, looks tons better than the Otter box.
If you want a sleeker case overall, get the Seidio Surface case, with kickstand.
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Have you noticed the the silicone on the silicryilc to be loose at all? The top and and bottom worry me because they lack the plastic coverage.
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as the guy above definatly wanna see something thats not loose
think ima go with the seido but not 100% yet

blessedswine said:
i havent gotten mine yet for the One X but i ordered the Barely There case by Case Logic, i had it for my Inspire 4g and another for my Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, cant wait to get mine for this phone, they are thing light and stay on, they arent going to protect from drops like the commuter but they will keep it from getting scratched to hell on the back.
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Will not protect the lens cover at all. If you are worried about "scratching like hell" you might want something more substantial.

really cause the other two i have had were fine even the Inspire which had the lens that flared out like the HOX kinda sucks now ill look into another case maybe the incipio feather? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZT4UWI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 or this as from the pictures it looks like it helps with the lens.

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really cause the other two i have had were fine even the Inspire which had the lens that flared out like the HOX kinda sucks now ill look into another case maybe the incipio feather? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZT4UWI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 or this as from the pictures it looks like it helps with the lens.
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I ordered both the feather and the ngp from Incipio. Sent the feather back to because the protection was too minimal. Love the ngp so far. Not too bulky not too flimsy. The provided screen protector sucks big time tho. Incipio has versions for both hox models make sure you get the right one. Order from Incipio direct, indirect same price

msfguard said:
Ok so ive had the blue/black Otterbox commuter now for a few weeks and I did like it at first but now im just sick of it, makes the phone a little to thick for how often i use it and just has gotten on my nerves, anyone able to recommend something with about the same protection maybe a little bit more thin?
also, ill probably ship this one off to someone when i get a replacment
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http://www.incipio.com/HTC-One-X-Wo...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
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http://www.incipio.com/HTC-One-X-Wo...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
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Graced with a sleek painted aluminum finish on a durable hard shell exterior and fitting both World and AT&T versions of the phone.....
I wonder how that works or fits?????
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1meanrex said:
Have you noticed the the silicone on the silicryilc to be loose at all? The top and and bottom worry me because they lack the plastic coverage.
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I am more worried about the side of the case being so flexible. Compared to my old HTC Sensation's otterbox case which was more rigid.
Apart from that, i like the case.

I dropped mine and cracked the screen, it was seriously the smallest drop ever for a phone and still broke. Most fragile phone I've ever had given how many other of my HTC's have been used like a football.
So once its fixed/replaced, I wont be taking a 2nd chance despite hating cases.
Thought about the Incipio feather Ultralight but based on the comments, sounds like it won't offer any decent protection. Might order the NGP Semi-Rigid Soft Shell Case instead. But from the photos, does the case sit over the buttons or are there cut outs?
What are the other options as far as minimal size but decent protection? I'll take my chances breaking it again before using some bulky ugly case!

HTC - NGP
Pretty sure there is only a single NGP that fits the international and AT&T version. The case covers the buttons but all are functional. I purchased the Nillkin Scub first which is very sleek but didn't offer a substantial lip around the screen. The NGP offers good protection without being bulky. Because it's designed for the international version the cutouts don't line up perfectly (microphone and speaker) but all the buttons and ports work fine. Had to make a small cut to get one of my power cords to fit.