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DIY: Modded Proporta Case

Hi,
In the quest to have a decent protective case, I went to the extent of modding a well-known one. The Proporta.
As many have seen, Proporta holds the Desire only in two points and leaves the rest of the phone unprotected.
What I've done was to remove those clamps and glue a gel case. The result can be seen in the attachment.

To me the original clips are holding the phone very well, there is one also on the bottom as well avoiding it to slide off. Im very happy as it is!

How the devil did you glue the rubber case to the leather?, I've tried to glue silicone before and had absolutely no luck at all, nothing sticks to it.

I used the same glue that's used in shoes. I don't know it's type in english! It's something in the line of Pattex Contact, I believe.

jannen said:
To me the original clips are holding the phone very well, there is one also on the bottom as well avoiding it to slide off. Im very happy as it is!
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My Proporta case has no clip on the bottom?
I like the case, though the clamps/clips on side are a little looser than what they were when I first got it. As such the Desire seems to slide upwards or downwards when the case is opened (i.e. when in call) which is annoying and just about bearable. A stability clip, somehow implemented, would definately be a plus to an otherwise great case IMHO.

DoomFragger said:
I used the same glue that's used in shoes. I don't know it's type in english! It's something in the line of Pattex Contact, I believe.
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nice solution, now you've got my brain cogs whirling I think I've got some Shoo Goo that I used to use on my trainers back in my longboarding days.
I've got myself a Tuff-Luv case, which is basically the same case as the proporta minus the aluminium plate. Do you think in your opinion theres enough room to cut a hole in the back of the leather case to be able to use the camera?, perhaps seal the cut with something?
I keep flip-flopping between it being to close to the edge of the 'flap' and that it should work.

I've attached a picture on how it looks in mine.
I believe that it should work but it would definitely need some way seal the cut.
Unfortunately I can't give you any suggestion on the how! My expertise in leather is almost non.

[DIY] Nexus One car holder

Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?

Rinegpeace said:
Hi,
Here is my new DIY Nexus One car holder I just put together:
The base is from Garmin nüvi 200 series and the holder for phone is just plain hard shell I bought very cheap from eBay.
What do you think?
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Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.

khaytsus said:
Curious how it holds up in the car, but looks pretty good and low profile.
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It looks great and slim also holds phone quite well.
Here are few photos in 'action' (sorry for the mess in my garage):

That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_381889_langId_-1_categoryId_165452#dtab
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?

b0dge said:
That looks really good. Much better than my "universal" POS that wobbles and rattles and occaisonally drops my phone:
Can you link to the case you bought (or a similar one) please?
And where did you get the base? Was it a spare you had?
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I'm new user and I am not permitted to post outside links.
For case just search for 'BLACK HYBRID HARD BACK CASE FOR HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE' on UK eBay.
For base search 'GARMIN NUVI WIDESCREEN MOUNT FOR 200, 200T, 200W & MORE' - you will get several results from Hong Kong - they are very cheap.
I've attached photo of this mount.
You just have to cut off two horns on Garmin cradle and stick it on case with some thin mirror bond sticky pads.
Hope this is not too confusing.

Not confusing at all. You've made the whole thing very clear, in fact!
Thank you for the info. I'll be making mine very soon!

WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?

maniaxzero said:
WOW BRILLIANT IDEA. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS. Do you think it's better to use superglue instead of mirror adhesive?
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Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.

Rinegpeace said:
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
I think superglue will also works but I put mirror tape for future considerations - it will be easier to remove tape and change shell case when I change phone.
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lol you're always one step ahead of me. Thanks for the idea

Haha I have the exact same holder and a very similar case and I was trying to come up with a way to make them work together. I hadn't considered getting another case and then modifying the garmin holder. I'll be doing this as well!

Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!

zecoj said:
Rinegpeace, can you please give some comment about the quality of the back case? How thin is it? rubbery on the inside/outside? Would you feel comfortable using the phone with the case on all the time?
Thanks in advance!
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For everyday use I would pick little harder case. This one is thin and it is very easy to pull phone in and out. This is preferable for car dock but for real case it is maybe too flexible.
After couple days of testing I feel very secure about holding my N1 while driving and even if you turn this dock upside down it will hold your phone in the cradle. So, maybe you will like it as everyday case.

Here is one short video of detaching and attaching my N1 in this car dock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6xsHC_RQXA

that's awesome, thanks mate!

You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?

shkwest said:
You can also get the air vent mount for the nuvi instead of the suction mount. I kinda don't want it to stick to glass so this is nice.
what are those mirror adhesive pads? buy them at home depot?
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You'd be better off finding them at an automotive store or maybe walmart if they are to repair a rear view mirror that fell off inside a car as I'm suspecting.

This has been featured in Lifehacker some weeks ago, with the same materials... the idea was from a OcUK user.
I've already made one myself for my HTC Legend and it looks great, it was cheap, and it's really sturdy.

Is it me or does the first photo in the original post look like it has a windows logo!?!

This is a great idea. I just finished it for my Touch Pro 2 with no problems. I hvae a slight difference though. I cut the very top off of the silicon case so that my tp2 can slid in and out with ease. Although there is plenty of friction to keep it in normally.
I just wanna say that after 2 days of using this in my car it is just working absolutely perfectly. The easy rotation is very convenient and it looks really good as well, being so form fitting to my phone.

Now that is cool.
I shall be getting the bits this week.

Anyone bought one of these?

Has anyone bought of these covers ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Red-Aluminiu...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a65093ac4
If yes, do they fit well on the phone ? and do they protect it well ?

no but nice!!!

i send them a message and asked what it was made of, and they said plastic and aluminium.
I think i'll buy one.... or 2
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Aluminium...ccessories&hash=item3a64d5657e#ht_2274wt_1141

Wow looking nice, better than the cases i have at the moment.

May interfere with GPS signal?

the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives

sromer said:
the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives
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I think the GPS antenna is by the flash unit, so the case may interfere with the signal.
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owell, i'll give it a try and see if that happens

I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!

hodd said:
I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!
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Same.
1 black & 1 blue

what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.

Very very nice... I want it!

Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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Do they stick to your pockets?

Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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I've already got a silicone case, and i've ordered 2 of the cases i linked to.
Thanks anyway though, i might get one of those sometime in the future.
i'm always changing the case im using so having more than one isn't a problem.
Also are there any videos of that case in action ?

save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...

panyan said:
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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too late
Hopefully i have a better experience than you did, if not it didn't cost that much so i'll learn to wait for other people's experiences before i buy anything else

panyan said:
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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You're talking about the aluminium one right? I bought the silicone one, seems better

My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!

danoneil said:
My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!
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The 99p/$1AUD aren't really that bad.
I bought one for my DHD when i got it in december and it's been on it ever since, it fits perfects and has protected my phone since i put it on

i have a silicon case for mine and use it when im at work, remember the phone is an aluminium shell and a screen so its pretty well protected, i use a case to protect from scratching my pretty chocolate coloured phone

Is there a case that has the ability to attach a lanyard?

My mom and dad are coming from old flip phones where they had lanyards to prevent/minimize drops. I'm a little more concerned now that they have something more expensive and prone to damage if dropped. I originally wanted to get them the Diztronic TPU cases, but if there's something out there with a lanyard attachement hole that would be best.

tracerit said:
My mom and dad are coming from old flip phones where they had lanyards to prevent/minimize drops. I'm a little more concerned now that they have something more expensive and prone to damage if dropped. I originally wanted to get them the Diztronic TPU cases, but if there's something out there with a lanyard attachement hole that would be best.
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yeah i think u can put one on my case i bought at amazon here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RJHUMI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00. i will take a pic real quick.
they have different colors also if u dont like the smoked one that i got. here is the link to the other colors http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...lite+Androidified+A2+TPU+Case+-+For+HTC+One+S

s10shane said:
yeah i think u can put one on my case i bought at amazon here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RJHUMI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00. i will take a pic real quick.
they have different colors also if u dont like the smoked one that i got. here is the link to the other colors http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...lite+Androidified+A2+TPU+Case+-+For+HTC+One+S
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I can confirm that this case has one too, and I love the case also

nice! i just wish they made one without the big android logo. i'll show it to my parents to see if they mind it or not.
i may just cut a small hole above the rear speaker grille and loop it through those two holes as well.

This was mentioned in another thread as well, but I'm not enitrely sure that I'd trust a lanyard on a silicone type case. What exactly is preventing it, when falling with a force, from holding onto the case and NOT the device? While the cases are clearly fit to our devices, they aren't exactly strongly hanging on either.
Unless you're using a lanyard on an Otterbox type of case, I wouldn't really trust it to hold more than just the case in a fall.

Dude, Im gonna go out on a limb and say, I think the lanyards are even better protection than a case...maybe not protection, but prevention. (That sounds weird..btw)
I used to put the lanyards on all my phones and, aside from kind of looking like an ass, I cant tell u how many times I prevented a drop, especially when pulling out of my pocket. It's just something to grab on to.. so.. +1
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decalex said:
Dude, Im gonna go out on a limb and say, I think the lanyards are even better protection than a case...maybe not protection, but prevention. (That sounds weird..btw)
I used to put the lanyards on all my phones and, aside from kind of looking like an ass, I cant tell u how many times I prevented a drop, especially when pulling out of my pocket. It's just something to grab on to.. so.. +1
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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I used to as well, but it was actually on the phone, not the case (though it regularly went through a hole in the case as well, but the lanyard hole was built into phones before!)
I dont trust a lanyard attached to a rubber case

I have a CaseMate Barely There, very sleek,.. and strong, .. and has 2 holes for lanyard attach:
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-S-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-One-S-Barely-There-Cases.asp
it's visible on the photos

This one 2 little holes for the lanyard too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26736915#post26736915

Damn !! thats a nice looking case
Such a shame that a well made case adds so much bulk
If only the One S had some rubber grips down the side, I wouldnt need a case then

tracerit said:
nice! i just wish they made one without the big android logo. i'll show it to my parents to see if they mind it or not.
i may just cut a small hole above the rear speaker grille and loop it through those two holes as well.
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Look here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007WHQBIY

Unicorn Beetle Case

Hi
My unicorn beetle case just arrive and I want to share my toughts with you.
First I order it from Amazon as I live in Chile the final cost was around 50 bucks.
I drop my first moto x 2014 (the one in the pics) and it screen shattered so a case for my new moto X was a must.
The case came in a really simple cardboard box, inside you find the 3 parts of the case:
- Front panel
- Back panel
- Belt clip holster
The plastic bag that contain them have a QR code with a link to a video of how asamble it but is really very easy.
The front panel have a integrated screen protector and only leave the mic, front camera and speaker unprotected (this is why this case is not waterproof).
The backpanel leaves the Motorola, the camera and the back mics unprotected also, but it have protectors for usb port and the audio jack.
The only fail that I notice is the holster, only once I was able to attach the phone to it, I haven't been able to do it again, it should be a lot more easier, but anyway I dind't plan to use it.
The phone dosn't gain a lot of weight and I still feel it comfortable.
Some photos
https:// scontent-b-gru.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10405301_10152553649268087_4469391920130927022_n.jpg?oh=8d7511c2cbfc010f120973702630fb9f&oe=550D4C81
https:// scontent-b-gru.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10806349_10152553649388087_3407626409072602358_n.jpg?oh=2a8abb90dd5144da3481391dbc1befdb&oe=551C27EA (bubbles are from the phone screen protector not the case)
https:// scontent-a-gru.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10805777_10152553649488087_2531340061064646856_n.jpg?oh=91403792398331180f6afe21ecc3baf2&oe=55074813
https:// fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10389011_10152553649728087_8947927708711168419_n.jpg?oh=73d17d5df7fff4b68b84570d2aa7289c&oe=5518C45F&__gda__=1428036896_20efd91e8fa2e0d5d4718e9fde82870a
https:// scontent-b-gru.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1972507_10152553649968087_18121166613486209_n.jpg?oh=741823360366a47bb0c241a1021c1439&oe=5506B170
https:// scontent-b-gru.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10393956_10152553649863087_2683143752115958080_n.jpg?oh=6bf6b9fa2264386a272e4bf24af1d7ec&oe=54D99F75 (the stains are my fault)

Where did you buy it from? I am looking on amazon and I dont see it for sale any more.

blkbltwrestler said:
Where did you buy it from? I am looking on amazon and I dont see it for sale any more.
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Amazon here is the link
http:// www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full-body-Pr...sim_cps_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=19648HH318XVMNJXQVH7
But now appears as unavaible.
It don't show up in the company webpage neither I don't know why.

Update:
The holster works great but the screen goes looking inside, the camera face out that is the reason why it dont fit when i tried

CTuna said:
Amazon here is the link
http:// www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full-body-Pr...sim_cps_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=19648HH318XVMNJXQVH7
But now appears as unavaible.
It don't show up in the company webpage neither I don't know why.
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Thanks! thats all I was able to find too.

blkbltwrestler said:
Thanks! thats all I was able to find too.
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Look at the reviews at amazon one of the last ones say that the guy bought 70! of these maybe they are out of stock.

CTuna said:
Look at the reviews at amazon one of the last ones say that the guy bought 70! of these maybe they are out of stock.
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yikes that is crazy. Thats probably what happened they just sold out. Hopefully they get more in stock soon.

Can you give me the name of the Amazon Seller that you bought this from?

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Can you give me the name of the Amazon Seller that you bought this from?
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I think that was supcase as they made them, but I can't give you a specific answers as I bought it from Busca Libre a website that buy the things for you and handle all the shipping, taxes and other and charges you in local currency

Its back in stock!

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Its back in stock!
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I actually just picked one up. I really like it. Its kinda big so I am not going to use it as my daily case just when I need the extra protection.

blkbltwrestler said:
I actually just picked one up. I really like it. Its kinda big so I am not going to use it as my daily case just when I need the extra protection.
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I don't know if that will be a great idea, I use mine all the time but for a test that I really need to use wolfram alpha I remove it, I haven't been able since then to use it with out bubbles in the screen protector.

Actually bought one,
Very happy with it, just the hard plastic back is easily scratchable, i already got a deep scracth in it... Tried it on a coloured back moto X too and the frosted back is wonderful !
15€ on Amazon.fr

any updates? i tried the link you posted but had no luck. i got my phone on jan 2,15 and havent yet been able to find a case i like for it.

I've had this case for about a week, and I have mixed feelings. It's a very rugged case, and I feel comfortable about the phone not being damaged. However, there are a few things I would change about this case if I could. First, since the case isn't waterproof, it could do without the integrated screen protector and headphone/power port covers. It takes a little bit of dexterity to hold the cover open just to plug in the charger. Secondly, the power and volume buttons could be more pronounced. I have accidentally turned off the screen many times while trying to adjust the volume.
I don't regret the purchase, though, and I'd definitely recommend it as an alternative to Otterbox.

I've had this case in white for just over a month, here are my impressions.
- sturdy case
- excellent quality
- great price
First thing I did was yank off the screen protector. It is a far better plan to apply something like a BSE skin than to keep using the screen protector that's included.
This means you can take off/on the case with little fuss as much as you want. Its easy to remove and seems up to the task of repeated removal.
The fact that the front of the phone sits in the trim piece is awesome. Makes for a sandwiched and protected feel.
I like the port covers. Yes, they can be a pain to pop open for time to time but again they also seem to be built well enough to take the abuse.
Since we don't have a waterproof phone but only the nanocoating inside I like the added ingress protection that they offer.
I have the white/grey case and it is gaining some darkness on the corners but I'll blame my grubby mitts on that one.
The holster is good not great. Phone sits well in it and feels well made. Too bad its missing the kickstand in the clip.
All in all I give it a 9/10.
For the price it sells for and the protection it offers its a no brainer.
Sent from my BambooX

white unicorn?!
@shanedragon, could you please post some pics of the case? I'm about to pull the trigger on the black/blue version, but I'm curious about how the white looks in real life.
I'll do the same, if I get the blue.
Thanks!
-Brian*

buraian98 said:
@shanedragon, could you please post some pics of the case? I'm about to pull the trigger on the black/blue version, but I'm curious about how the white looks in real life.
I'll do the same, if I get the blue.
Thanks!
-Brian*
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I have it in white. Here are a few photos I took. The photo of the front is a bit blurry.. Sorry!

I've had one of these cases for a while. I only use it when at work and do a manual job with dust, grit, grime and angry bovines. Well they're not angry all the time! The case is the dark gray/black and is in not bad condition considering. The Moto X on the other hand is pristine despites drops out of open tractor doors, drops onto concrete and countless excursions onto cab floors.
The built in screen protector is useful as I don't have anything on my moto x 2014 screen. I tried a couple of the glass screen protectors but removed both after a short time with the edges lifting and dust getting under the lifted edges. I also like the port covers though agree both are a little tricky to open. That said I rarely open either when the case is fitted. On previous phones I've has dust and chaff get jammed in the usb port and once somehow managed to get an animal feed pellet stuck in the headphones jack.
When I ordered the Unicorn case, unbeknown to me the mrs had ordered me an Otterbox Defender case so have that as well. It seems to bulk the phone more than the Unicorn case and the rubber texture makes it less easy to remove from pockets. It is also harder to fit compared to the Unicorn but on the other hand you about need a tyre lever to remove the Unicorn. It's a good case but prefer the Unicorn. I say again I only use a case on my Moto X for work. For pleasure it goes bare

I ordered the Beetle case, and it is in my opinion, the best case I have tried for the phone.
Thanks for the suggestion