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Case mate pop case

Has anyone bought this?
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I ordered mine two days ago. I'll let you know how it is.

Just got my case mate pop case for the wife's phone. All in all its a very nice rugged case. It is single piece of soft rubber and hard rubber. The hard purple rubber is like the speck case if you looked at that one at the att store. All buttons are covered, but the flap for the bottom connections is omitted unlike the otterbox commuter.
The case is just thick enough to cover the camera by about 1-2mm so you know the camera will be protected from setting it down, however will not protect the camera in a full drop.
The only thing I don't like about the case is the rubber black strips on both sides are not flush they are glued on top of the purple hard case.
Here are a few pictures of it.

we have them at my workplace ... they remind me of a knock-off Speck candy shell case ...
have one on my samsung focus .. and it does its job .. but not my personal prefrence for case.

Are the buttons as stiff as Candy Shell?
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They are about in between the commuter(soft) and candyshell(hard). I hated the candy shell as to unlock the phone really took effort with the button. My Otterbox commuter takes a little effort, but not bad. The unlock button on her phone with this case the unlock button seems just about as responsive as if it was a naked phone. Home this helps.

AnyMal said:
Are the buttons as stiff as Candy Shell?
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it is no where near as stiff as the candy shell ...

I got mine a couple of days ago and I'm liking it so far. Its very sturdy so you wont have to worry about it for protection. As for the design, I love love it! Its edgy and sleek so i've been getting a lot of compliments. Overall its a nice case. I would rate it an 8 for protection (no screen cover) and a 10 for design.
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just got my pop case today and im loving it. the phone buttons are really responsive through the pop cases rubber buttons. phone fits perfectly in the case. and looks great!

Small update: only a few days of using it, the rubber support is either peeling or accumulating dead skin cells. Definitely not making the phone look brand new. Im thinking of actually returning it. Too bad.
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Another TPU case worth considering . . .

I just ordered last week (and received yesterday) one of these cases for my Sensation: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110724543299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Not too shabby. It fits nice and snug, holes seem to line up well (there are few minor misalignments, but nothing too horrendous). One thing I like quite a bit is that the buttons are much easier to press on this than the other TPU cases I've tried, they made the material pretty thin in those spots and the buttons react like there's nothing in the way at all.
Looks decent and a good price.
I think I still like the Incipio NGP better, but this is a good fit, looks good and the price is right.
So I can comfortably recommend it.
Edit: Just to follow-up with a couple of other little things I'm noticing. There are a few slightly sharp edges from the molding that might annoy some people, but they aren't too bad.
Also - the back of the case is a matte black finish and the edge that wraps around the front is glossy. I'd prefer it all be the same color, but I can live with it like this.

Noticed you mentioned the incipio ngp. I just received the case yesterday because a few people on this board mentioned how good it is.
Well the incipio is a very nice case. Probably the best tpu case you can get for the sensation. Only problem it has is that the volume and power buttons are difficult to press. People have mentioned that after a period of time it becomes easier.
But overall it is a very nice case you'll enjoy it when you get yours.
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ayvecs said:
Noticed you mentioned the incipio ngp. I just received the case yesterday because a few people on this board mentioned how good it is.
Well the incipio is a very nice case. Probably the best tpu case you can get for the sensation. Only problem it has is that the volume and power buttons are difficult to press. People have mentioned that after a period of time it becomes easier.
But overall it is a very nice case you'll enjoy it when you get yours.
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I already have the Incipio, and I agree on all points. It's about the best I've had. I just picked this one up out of curiosity.
Aside from the button difficulty, my only complaint about the Incipio (and this case too for that matter) is that the cutout for the USB is a little too small so come cables don't seat very easily.

OK didn't realize you had the ngp case already. It is a good case only wish it had a holster of some sort, I hate putting my phone in my pocket.
For now I'm using the seidio surface combo which gets the job done, but the case developed a crack by the power button.
Decided I will give the seidio active combo a try. I know people have mentioned it collecting lint and sometimes difficulty clipping in the holster, but I am a person who has to see for himself.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A2UR4W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A39OPNPYJWZFY1
I LOVE this one! Seems perfect. Everything lines up, it's snug and buttons are easy. And I LOVE the design. Oh, AND it qualifies for the free shipping if you spend $25+

I saw all these cases and I'm considering one but I had a couple questions first. Do they all slide together to close or snap on? Also the grey and black body glove one I've heard stories were it scratches the phone up is that true?
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john21511 said:
I saw all these cases and I'm considering one but I had a couple questions first. Do they all slide together to close or snap on? Also the grey and black body glove one I've heard stories were it scratches the phone up is that true?
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TPU Cases are like silicon covers, but more rigid. They stretch slightly to fit snuggly and are one piece.

[Q] 3DO Cases

What's the consensus opinion on the D3O cases sold by T-Mobile?
I bought one with my Sensation today, and I would like know it's worth the $30, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of information about them on the board.
I bought it because I don't want a repeat of the fate the befell my late HD2 when one day it flew out of my hand 10 feet backwards and landed on concrete, shattering literally the entire screen. There's no cure for clumsy, so my hope is that the shock-absorption technology will protect my phone from my ailment.

I got the clear one on mine it's great I can throw it Against the floor and it won't do anything. Overall it's a great product I don't regret purchasing it at all.
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Do you use the plastic backing? I find it awfully odd that the only thing protecting the back is a piece of plastic. (Doubly odd since the D3O case for the SGII is a 1-piece unit with rubber backing.)

ttownfeen said:
Do you use the plastic backing? I find it awfully odd that the only thing protecting the back is a piece of plastic. (Doubly odd since the 3DO case for the SGII is a 1-piece unit with rubber backing.)
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The plastic backing is for the d30 bands. I have the clear case that you can see the orange d30 on the sides.
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Guys, are thia case worth it? You can litterally throw it and hit it it wpnt break? Wont the screen crack?
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there is not a case available that will protect the screen completely. Most will help drops. It's a sacrifice of size versus your clumsiness. LOL.
I would love a good looking and protective case. with a rubber inside and not so slick outside so it doesn't slip from my hands.
I have seen the 3DO. I think for the price you could find better IMHO.

AggieCowboy92 said:
there is not a case available that will protect the screen completely. Most will help drops. It's a sacrifice of size versus your clumsiness. LOL.
I would love a good looking and protective case. with a rubber inside and not so slick outside so it doesn't slip from my hands.
I have seen the 3DO. I think for the price you could find better IMHO.
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Like the casemate
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g1user101 said:
Guys, are thia case worth it? You can litterally throw it and hit it it wpnt break? Wont the screen crack?
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I have just for fun lol
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xXmystuffXx said:
The plastic backing is for the d30 bands. I have the clear case that you can see the orange d30 on the sides.
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I was confused what you were saying at first, but I think you have the one-piece cover and I have the band (which only covers the edge but which comes with a second plastic piece to cover the back - no D3O material in the back). There's also a dual-layer cover similar to the Case-Mate Tough and Otterbox Commuter, but it's not available for the Sensation 4G, apparently.

AggieCowboy92 said:
there is not a case available that will protect the screen completely. Most will help drops. It's a sacrifice of size versus your clumsiness. LOL.
I would love a good looking and protective case. with a rubber inside and not so slick outside so it doesn't slip from my hands.
I have seen the 3DO. I think for the price you could find better IMHO.
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I especially am displeased that the band costs more than the cover. I don't get it.

If you're going to get the 3DO, get the one with a solid back and orange/clear around it.
I bought that for my GF, I have the black band with the clear back. It's a PITA to get that back plastic on straight AND the edges love to dig up my old Zagg and my current Skinomi screen protector. They peel the edge up...it's a pain.
As far as protection, they are awesome.
IMO...your phone is safe unless you suffer a direct hit to the screen past the case edges (like something sticking up, rock, etc.)
D30 Is military spec shock absorption material...it's good stuff.

Had both the band and the full clear case. Agreed on the band with the above post: it's a big PITA to line up and seems like it will scratch very easily, so returned it and went with clear D3O case which I have on now. Great protection IMO. A couple of things to keep in mind when you're shopping for one: check the alignment of power button and volume rocker. Out of 10-12 clear covers that I tried in different stores (T-Mobile) only 2 were perfectly aligned. Problem with misaligned power button is that pressing anywhere on upper part of the case would press the power button and lock/unlock your phone, and volume rocker buttons would only work one way/not work at all. Both very annoying. But when you find the one that works - it works perfect.
Also, on about 7 of them you could see cracks in D3O material through the outside of the clear case. On the inside it appeared perfect, so I figured if I was looking at any solid color case I wouldn't see it at all, so I went with it. Plus, the cracks were present on both of the perfectly working cases, so I didn't have much choice since I was set on a D3O case. Overall, I think it's worth the money.
That's my $.02 on it.

Anyone have a link to where these are sold can't find them anywhere
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jriv said:
Anyone have a link to where these are sold can't find them anywhere
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TMobile exclusive
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jriv said:
Anyone have a link to where these are sold can't find them anywhere
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http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Addons/Accessories/Default.aspx?categorycode=21

Anybody else using one of the HTC blue or orange plastic cases?

One of the cases as shown here: www.theunwired.net/?item=photoview-hands-on-with-htc-s-design-cases-for-the-htc-one-x
Anybody else using one? I dropped by an AT&T store today and picked one up. First of all, $30 is utterly ridiculous for a thin, flimsy piece of plastic. It is indeed a perfect fit, and it adds almost no bulk. I have two concerns though:
1) It is so thin that it does not protrude past the camera bulge, so even with this case on, the camera bulge will be touching whatever surface the camera is lying on.
2) Other concern, also related to its thinness, is whether this thing provides any benefit whatsoever. It's so ridiculously thin that it just doesn't seem to offer any protection. I guess it protects the matte back surface of the phone itself from fingerprints/smudges/etc. But it would seem to provide little to zero impact protection.
On the whole, I'm not sure what I think about it. Looks decent, fits perfectly, but doesn't protect the camera and might not provide any protection whatsoever for anything because it's so thin. If it were $10 or $15, tha'd be one thing -- but for $30, I'm leaning towards thinking this thing isn't worth it.
It seems to be a good choice for those people that really hate cases because of the added bulk, but nevertheless need the mental satisfaction that they are at least doing something to protect the phone.
Other thoughts?
Edit: I will also add that, as compared to the naked phone, the case blocks access to the power button ever so slightly. Still pretty easy to push, though, so not a major negative.

IMO those cheap orange/blue cases are just for a splash of color. They add no additional protection to the phone, screen or camera lens.
I havent found which case Im going with, but it wont be one of those cheap thin neon ones.

It's basically a vanity cover LOL. I have one for two reasons only; to make it less slippery in the hand and to protect the back side from scratches.
I didn't like the case selection in the AT&T store at the time I picked up the phone so I went with the blue HTC thin case just to have something on there. The camera bulge not being protected is a concern, it would have been nice if they could have somehow addressed that with this thin case. The glass protecting the lens is recessed a little such that it will not contact flat surfaces when the phone is placed backside down but eventually I'm sure the plastic silver ring will show signs of wear (wouldn't be surprised if it's painted and the paint wears through).
I'm waiting to see what other cases Otterbox comes up with. I may go with a Defender series but would like to see it in other colors.

I doubt it'll protect the back from scratches. The bands will probably catch dirt between them and the body.
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We have 2 threads in this forum with pics of the blue case. I have one and really like it. It doesn't offer much in the way of drop protection, but doesn't add any extra bulk to the phone either. As far as dust getting under the bands, I doubt that will be a problem. The case fits extremely tight.
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I'm going caseless until I find one I like. The first drop will devistate me mentally.
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Picked one up today. It's exactly what I was looking for. I think this will keep the corners from denting if dropped, and it will certainly protect the back from damage.
There's little-to-no shock absorption, but I think it will offer protection against minor drops, much like Incipio's famous feather.

jklitten said:
Picked one up today. It's exactly what I was looking for. I think this will keep the corners from denting if dropped, and it will certainly protect the back from damage.
There's little-to-no shock absorption, but I think it will offer protection against minor drops, much like Incipio's famous feather.
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Well which one is it and where did you get it???

I can't believe AT&T and HTC are charging $30 for that scrap of plastic.

The blue one? From the att store.
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Picked up the blue one today. Yea its hard to justify it.. I paid $20 for it since I'm on premier, but it's still too much. Really only worth $5... but you pay for the name and design/quality.
I do see use to it, however I might return it because sometimes I feel like I need stronger protection.
Pros:
The case is so thin that its negligible
Protects the corners and edges during a drop
Protects the back from being worn and losing the matte finish from your hands or sliding on a desk
Cons:
Doesnt protect screen from impact
Doesnt protect from getting scratched in a pocket
Expensive
As far as protecting the camera, it would take a fairly thick case to do that.

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I can't believe AT&T and HTC are charging $30 for that scrap of plastic.
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I picked up the orange one. I like the gray and orange contrast with a gray and orange wallpaper. It simpley for cosemetic looks than protection. I saw on AT&T website they have a red gel case I'm interested but might look on Amazon. I had the candy case they had but they so hard to snap on / off, I'm concerned I'll break the phone taking it off.

I have the orange, it's ok. It makes the back of the phone very slippery, it's hard to hold with hand.
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roltzje said:
Picked up the blue one today. Yea its hard to justify it.. I paid $20 for it since I'm on premier, but it's still too much. Really only worth $5... but you pay for the name and design/quality.
I do see use to it, however I might return it because sometimes I feel like I need stronger protection.
Pros:
The case is so thin that its negligible
Protects the corners and edges during a drop
Protects the back from being worn and losing the matte finish from your hands or sliding on a desk
Cons:
Doesnt protect screen from impact
Doesnt protect from getting scratched in a pocket
Expensive
As far as protecting the camera, it would take a fairly thick case to do that.
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What's a premier account. Will a fan discount get me the case for $20?

Go to the At&t store and get the Zagg for the whole phone. You can protect the back with that so you don't have the worry about the spaces in the case. Then get an egrips for the back and you have it covered for grip. The crystal clear egrip looks really good on the back.

Had to return it cause its so thin and delicate it started cracking.
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My blue case still looks brand new!
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Aldiggi said:
Had to return it cause its so thin and delicate it started cracking.
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Mine also cracked when I took it off to return the phone, despite the fact that I thought I was being super careful.
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I'm using the blue one currently. I like how minimalistic it is. Even through Barely There cases was a bit bulky on the One X
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Ballistic SG Case Review

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Goods
The case is black all around with a dot matrix pattern on the back. While showing my friends this case most noted the rugged appearance of the case, but they never called it ugly. I’ve scratched and clawed at all parts of this case and there is no hint of paint falling off or rubber disintegrating etc.
Bads
On the four corners of the phone there is a “B” for Ballistic. I personally don’t like this branding but you only see it if you try. It’s kind of like a pentile screen, looks good until you see it.
Also, along the edges of the case there is a seam from the manufacturing process. The seam is slightly elevated and takes away from the one-ness of the device.
A side note, the volume cutout covers the Beats audio branding if that makes any difference.
(One last point, obviously this case is not as beautiful as the One X, not even close. But we aren’t all Sir Jony Ive, are we now.)
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Goods
Most importantly, the thickness of this case works well to protect the camera lens. Before having this case, I always gingerly set my device down hoping not to scratch the portruding camera. Now with the case there are about 3 mm of buffer space between the glass of the camera and the surface you set it on. What does this all mean? It means I never have to worry about setting my device down.
I can’t say for sure about the shock resistance this case provides, but that is mainly because the material the case is made of very grippy materials. I’m pretty sure the protection offered by this case is similar to an Otterbox Commuter series case. The hard shell plus gel seems to be a winning formula in case design and it’s no different here.
Don’t worry about all of the bulk around the device hindering ports or cameras. Pictures look great with the case, LED flash still has wide angle, headphones plug in fine (Koss PortaPros!!!), and charging ports fit fine.
Also, when placing the phone glass down, the rubber on the case keeps the phone form sliding and leaves buffer space to prevent scratching that beautiful High-def display.
Bads
A major drawback because of this full body wrap-around case is the protrusion into the glass. It’s a little difficult to get fingers onto the sides of the screen, but still fully functional. I use all normal Google apps, play games, and of course, use the XDA app among others and haven’t ran into an issue getting to the sides and corners of the screen.
The volume rocker is slightly flush for my preference, but I suppose if it was more vertical the case would be even bigger, so I can see the compromise here. Definitely works like a volume rocker should.
Wrap-Up
What’s the verdict? This case is a total buy if you are looking for a protector case. It adds heft for sure, but not to the point where one hand use is impossible, it’s just not the most comfortable. But then again, without this case on, who would dare to hold this phone in just one hand. Ballistic has earned two thumbs up.
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good review, still waiting for mine.

Ballistic plus SGP screen protector is as good as its gets with a dry protector. You don't see the screen protector edge at the bottom, barely see it on the sides, and small spot at the top

Decent review
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thnx man!
ordered mine off ebay for $22. looking forward to it!
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ricktat said:
Ballistic plus SGP screen protector is as good as its gets with a dry protector. You don't see the screen protector edge at the bottom, barely see it on the sides, and small spot at the top
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Yeah, I ordered my screen protector, but it came a day too late. I accidently nicked my phone on a soda pop tab. Major Bummer. I'm planning on getting it switched at the ATT store, though.

Ya thanks man
Ya, so I got this case for my brothers HTC One X and I didn't how it covered the sides of the screen so i filed it down on the edges. I also didn't like that it covered the beats audio, so I dremeled out the hole. And I also debranded it with a file and some liquid rubber that I mixed with paint.

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Ya, so I got this case for my brothers HTC One X and I didn't how it covered the sides of the screen so i filed it down on the edges. I also didn't like that it covered the beats audio, so I dremeled out the hole. And I also debranded it with a file and some liquid rubber that I mixed with paint.
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Wow, that's a lotta work you did. Super hardware modding!

ce12373 said:
Wow, that's a lotta work you did. Super hardware modding!
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It sounds like that took more work and money than actually buying an unbranded better one lol

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It sounds like that took more work and money than actually buying an unbranded better one lol
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It's the XDA way.

Great review, I ordered mine form Amazon for 20.00, I also went on ahead and ordered the Otterbox Defender Case as well, I plan to sell whatever one I don't like on ebay.

Dropped my one x for the first time in the asphalt parking lot about chest level with the case on.... Thought it might be a goner cuz it sounded like it hit pretty hard but no damage at all +1 for protectiveness! It hit on one of the corners can't remember which lol but that's a good thing right?
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joshua54 said:
Dropped my one x for the first time in the asphalt parking lot about chest level with the case on.... Thought it might be a goner cuz it sounded like it hit pretty hard but no damage at all +1 for protectiveness! It hit on one of the corners can't remember which lol but that's a good thing right?
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That's good news!!! I haven't dropped my HOX yet (fingers crossed), but good to know its a good case.

Ok,
Got this case today and my review is that it will definitely keep my phone safe if my kid drops or throws it.
However, it takes a sleek looking phone and makes it look like a brick.
The extra rubber on the corners is unnecessary and detracts from the phone.
I am going to try and pick up the commuter and compare.
It also makes the phone feel bigger and heavier in my hand with the added bulk.
Oh and one more thing, if you have an L shaped connector on your headset your wire will stick out 90 degrees from the phone because the rubber is so thick that it stops the plug going into the jack.
I had to slice mine down a little in order for my jack to be parallel with the phone to easily put in and out of a pocket...definite MINUS.

I agree with everything you said. Tell me what you think of the Commuter when you get it.
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