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Gripis leather pouch - looks very slick

Has anyone tried that? I didn't like leather pouches until I accidentally got one for my HD2 a couple of month ago and I loved it. It had some nice features:
1) Thin (didn't increase thickness too much)
2) Protecting the phone (the obvious )
3) Automatically cleaning the display (the inside is suede)
Looking for a leather pouch for my Desire now, I accidentally stumbled upon this site:
http://shop.gripis.com/gripis-fuer-htc/desire/
Anyone has such one?
Some images (they have many more colors):
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I use one of those for my desire, they had it on sale at the phone shop for 20 euro (in Holland) quite expensive but a must have in my eyes.
There is a little magnet to close up, which is not very strong but does his job.
And what I like most is that you can pull your phone out by pulling the *cord* up.

Hey, thanks fro the answer. A couple of questions:
1) Is it slim? Does it add much thickness? I guess the *cord* also adds a bit?
2) What's the leather look/feel like inside and outside? Is it suede inside and leather on the outside?

ingenious said:
Hey, thanks fro the answer. A couple of questions:
1) Is it slim? Does it add much thickness? I guess the *cord* also adds a bit?
2) What's the leather look/feel like inside and outside? Is it suede inside and leather on the outside?
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1) Well.. clearly it adds some width to the phone, but its not dramatic and still acceptible for my jeans pocket (still smaller then my wallet)
The cord or whatever to call it also adds a little more on the top side, but also acceptible.
2) I didn't notice the one you displayed was of a different brand then mine sorry.
I use one from 'Valente' so I am not really sure I can compare the leather outside quality and the suede inside with the model you showed but mine's leather quality feels good and has good grip.
Inside suede is not that soft as I would imagin when thinking of suede and doesn't really clean my screen alot but it at least feels soft enough to not worry about scratches lol.
Here is a pic of the exact one I use:
*Never mind I am not allowed to post it, but if you google (images) the following query you will find it: valenta-deluxe-leather-pocket.jpg

My friend got one last week.
He ordered the black one from ebay.de for €23.99.
But i (he too) dont like it. Its very thick on both sides. It makes the Desire about 6mm thicker. But you cannot compare it with the one is included with the HD2. The protection is much better und you have also a nice microfibre inside the pouch. But another point is, the pouch is a bit to small for the Desire. The phone dont completly slide in. 2mm are completly unprotected.
So i've decided to order the official HTC pouch. http://www.amazon.co.uk/GENUINE-HTC...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274276583&sr=8-1
Looks pretty nice and its just 10,99!!
going to post some impressions after receive!
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also in my opinion the pouch doesnt look that nice like on the pictures you've posted.
the leather is very shiny and has not this suede look. The creased think doesnt make it look like a vintage style. Its obviously made by the manufacturer.
sorry for language

stunner2002 said:
So i've decided to order the official HTC pouch.
Looks pretty nice and its just 10,99!!
going to post some impressions after receive!
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Funny how the original pouch is going for half the price these knockoffs go!

i dont say its a knockoff or something like that.
a few days ago i surfed on grifis homepage. I klicked on the Desire pouch and i was linked to the iPhone description (thats fixed now). Also many colours were available on ebay before the grifis shop got them.
So i think its the pouch for the iPhone and not one esspecially designed for Desire. The iPhone is 4mm shorter... thats whats missing in my eyes.
Here is a short review for the official HTC Pouch http://www.htcinside.de/android/htc-desire/die-perfekte-tasche-fuer-das-htc-desire.html
sorry its german, but look at the pictures on the bottom. You see the pouch is much thinner than the grifis one.
The qualtiy of the grifis one is amazing. but it doesnt fit perfect and in my eyes its to thick.

Good leather flip cases?

Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!

http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield

chardd23 said:
http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield
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Ahh that's the one, thanks man!

Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
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I did the exact same thing. I bought a carbon effect one from ebay (for next to nothing) to see how it looked, felt, protected the phone etc. and when it arrived, i was pretty happy. It looked decent enough and seemed to be of reasonable quality for the price so i put my phone in (which seemed to require an abnormal amount of effort) and then it appeared that the case was a little too tight. I then spent the next 20 minutes attempting to get my DHD out of it and when i finally did the imitation leather/material was starting to tear so i threw it away.
I also decided to buy myself a nice cheap Desire S style silicone/gel case from ebay (once again, for next to nothing) and i couldn't be happier! It offers more than ample protection and it looks great. So i'd advise that if you're on a budget that you stick to a gel case, unless you want to spend much more money on a higher quality leather flip case.

I think I've bought the same carbon case. It's a pain in the butt to get off lol

I purchased my case from Ebay uk the Seller username is phone_giants and the item is listed as"HTC DESIRE HD MOBILE PHONE LEATHER CASE COVER POUCH" hope this is useful.

PDair case
I've used PDair on both my Streak and Inspire, good quality and selection.

Me too,ideal for attaching to your belt as well as it comes with a belt clip,also have the htc one which I use to put into my shirt pocket,comes with a pull cord to pull it out of the case and protects the phone in your pocket/bag etc

I was quite rightly introduced (by the largest Vegan site on the planet) to the plight of animals when it comes to the meat and leather industry. So you might want to consider a TPU case or something else, especially after seeing these videos (i made a quick page).
I use a TPU case and it's been great alongside a separate sleeve. Thankfully there are many other options out there too.

chardd23 said:
http://www.zagg.com/ <--- invishield
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thanks maaan

Re: Leather flip case.
Repsys7 said:
Are there any good leather flip cases, the only one I could find was a cheap ****ty 5 dollar one on ebay, lasted about 10 minutes!
Also off topic but does anyone know what the name of that anti scratch screen (and back) protecter it starts with Z but I cant remember hahah!
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Hi there!
I purchased this:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-desire-hd-imagnum-cases.htm
The good:
Excellent general fit, durability and overall protection.
In a pinch the lid can double as a kickstand although within a rather narrow angle span.
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The bad:
The fit around the micro usb port is a tad too tight but useable.
The ugly:
85€ + 15€ delivery to Greenland
Noreve looks cheaper but I have no experience with their products.
http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/HTC_Desire_HD_-_HTC_Ace_Tradition_leather_case.html
Regards ELO
All in all it´s the best case i ever had.
Oh - BTW. The belt clip looks decent enough but i never use it. I just stick the whole thing in a pocket somewhere. Pants usually.
Regards
ELO

MoKo book cover case

In searching Amazon for an official Samsung book cover case I found what appears to be a knockoff or perhaps it's made by the OEM that Samsung uses: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KNZ8FERCP30DDYXKP98
From the pictures I've seen of the Samsung case, this seems to be functionally the same. Without having seen the original in person I can't say if they are identical. I was lucky enough to have gotten mine for $18.99, but even at its current $34.99, it is a bit cheaper than the Samsung branded version. I'm not quite sure if I would be happy with it at the higher price point. I'm gonna try it out for a while, then decide whether to switch back to my Vipertek case.
One thing to look out for at the Amazon page: quite a few of the reviews for this product appear to be for a different case and in fact the seller first sent me a case that was identical to my Vipertek. The seller quickly rectified the problem, but I'm curious as to how many people may have received a product different from what they actually ordered without catching on.
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How much thinner is the MoKo compared to the ViperTEK? I have the ViperTEK, and my only complaint is how thick the case is.
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I haven't measured, here's a crappy pic:
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Is the Acase same thickness as the Vipertek? because they look the same from the pictures just branded differently.
Here is the Acase which look similar to the vipertek
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0TJ0768296
Here is also something on ebay which looks a lot like the Moko case
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-GUARD-...ccessories&hash=item3a70412060#ht_1453wt_1063
Here is another one I am considering
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Case...ccessories&hash=item2c61794eff#ht_1731wt_1167
I am trying to decide between the three

brusko1972 said:
Is the Acase same thickness as the Vipertek? because they look the same from the pictures just branded differently.
Here is the Acase which look similar to the vipertek
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0TJ0768296
Here is also something on ebay which looks a lot like the Moko case
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-GUARD-...ccessories&hash=item3a70412060#ht_1453wt_1063
Here is another one I am considering
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Leather-Case...ccessories&hash=item2c61794eff#ht_1731wt_1167
I am trying to decide between the three
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I have a ViperTEK case, and I think the Acase is identical.
The pictures on the first ebay link are definitely not from a 8.9 or 10.1. The camera location looks like it would fit an original Galaxy Tab.
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Yeah I asked the seller about that. He said the first two top pictures are the right one and the rest of the pictures are a mistake. He said it is definitely for the 8.9. How is the vipertek case? Is it real leather or at least feels like real leather? Newegg is out of stock and amazon won't ship to Canada.

The vipertek case is fine. It is not real leather, but I have no complaints with the presentation. The multi-angle viewing works well, and is a nice feature. My only problem is that it is quite thick when closed. I also have one of the iPad smart case knockoffs, and while much thinner, there is nothing to keep the cover closed and it tends to flop around.
I think I am going to get rid of both to get the MoKo or the OEM Samsung book case.
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Here's my opinion on the Moko case after some use:
Pros - it's thinner than the Vipertek type cases
- it holds the tablet only at the 4 corners, as opposed to the 2 extra clips on the V-tek
Cons - flap must be left open for charging
- when fully closed the power button can be accidentally pressed or held down. Would be better if it had cutouts like the Samsung case
- cheaper looking and plasticy
- doesn't feel as secure in my right hand when held in portrait
It was cheap, so I'm gonna try cutting out for the power button and possibly the charger.
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Do you prefer the moko case over the vipertek? I might get the original samsung book case if it is better than the acase even if it is pricey

poolguy said:
From the pictures I've seen of the Samsung case, this seems to be functionally the same. Without having seen the original in person I can't say if they are identical.
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It looks very similar, except for the earphone cutout (the original lets you open the cover while the earphones are still plugged in), and the cutout for the power button.
The power button cutout is quite important I think, not to turn on the tablet when it's shut, but to avoid the case from turning the tablet on. When this style of case first came out with the Tab 10.1, it didn't have a power button cutout. Some reviewers commented that when they put the tab into their bag, the power button would be pressed and held down causing weird behaviour, like the tab not turning on unless you long-press it to reboot it.

After making cutouts for the charger and the power button, I'm gonna stick with the Moko case. I definitely prefer this style over the Vipertek/A case/etc. style. I would have preferred to not have to make modifications that the Samsung case has out of the box, but for the price I'm happy now.
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I have one for sale that has only been used for a week. $30 shipped

Isn't this identical to the official Samsung one?

are cases worth it?

I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like

If you can't find any you like, you dont HAVE to buy a case...

You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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phantasybm said:
You'll wish you had one the moment you drop it
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But then again, I don't want to spend to much. I want a stylish case. any recommendation?

neo hybrid is probably one of the more stylish cases (though costs $30)
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It is like you buy insurance, if you know when you will drop it, there is nothing to talk about, but $20-30 to protect your $600-700 investment I think really is worth it.

Check out the Poetic Atmosphere case, here's my review on it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280103
It's a nice looking case and it's cheap too.
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I've been through two feature phones and three smart phones and I never used a case until this one. For previous phones I would at most put a skin on them. I dropped my last two phones (Palm Pre and Nexus S) from ~2 feet a few times and each time it landed on a corner. No major damage, just scuff marks. The reports across the web are that the S4 doesn't hold up too well in comparison to other phones when dropped. The screen runs right to the corner which makes me worry. That plus the phone being so much larger (and harder to hold on to) made me decide to go for a case. I went with the Spigen Neo Hybrid, and I think it's great. Doesn't add much thickness, looks great and should protect the phone.

If you're looking for something stylish, I'd recommend either Verus Oneye - http://www.zoarah.com/by-brand/verus/#ty%3Bpagination_contents%3B%2Fby-brand%2Fverus%2Fpage-2%2F
Or
Spigen Slim Armor - http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
Or If you dont mind a big case(with better protection), a Trident Aegis - http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505/aegis-case-samsung-galaxy-iv-i9505.aspx

Today I went shopping for alternatives while waiting for the Spigen Neo Hybrid I ordered from across the atlantic, and stumbled across Samsungs own Protective Cover +. I had no idea what I was buying, but thought it could be worth the 20 bucks. Turns out it's actually a pretty solid case, with a sturdy polycarbonate back and what looks like TPU all around the sides. It even has holes on one of the corners to fit wrist straps and such.
I'm not a big fan of the grey TPU for the white version, but other than that I'm really impressed. Despite its name it's probably no more protective than a basic TPU shell though, in particular because it doesn't add more than a millimeter height to the edge of the screen.

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Yes!

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Abhi97 said:
I hardly drop my phone, and no I'm not being ignorant or cocky and saying "I'll never drop my phone". So I don't know can't find any cases of my like
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Maybe a slim back cover is your like, covers are form-fitting snap-on covers that protect your cell phone without adding a lot of bulk, have openings for camera, volume/ side buttons, headset, charger jack and kickstand which allows access to all phone functions.

Nope, they aren't worth it when there is need for cheap Black Market spare parts.

Not a case man either but this case made me keep the S4. lol As far as being worth it ummm yea it's a 500 + phone. Only takes one drunk night. hehe

Recommended Leather Holsters?

Anyone find or know of a good leather belt pouch/holster for a bare or minimally cased 6P? Know there are boatloads out there, just can't seem to get the internal dimensions on them. And quite a few seem to be made for something in a big (otterbox defender) case.

After a bit of reading, I discovered our 6p is exactly the same dimensions as the iPhone 6s plus. Just shy of 1mm which is really a non issue. So it kinda opens up a whole world of possibilities. Hope this helps!
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...exus-6P,Apple-iPhone-6s-Plus/phones/9587,9502
Personally, im deciding between the nite ize double wide or extra tall. Ive owned a few of these nite ize cases before. They are the highest quality ive found. Ballistic nylon, and a belt clip that actually locks around the belt, rather than held by friction. Almost impossible to take off the belt by mistake, ive actually snagged on door frames before and come to a halt because of how well built these belt clasps are. Its a TPU " O " shaped belt loop,with a notch cut in it. You have to squeeze it to get it on and off. Id go so far as to say its almost child proof removal wise. I have never lost or dropped the phone in these cases getting in and out of fire trucks or aircraft. the most serious S**t ive been able to find to date. Not like the friction based belt clips you'll see in the posts below mine. Personally, i dont think its very cool to drop my phone off my belt when getting up out of a vehicle. So i really dont mess around when i pick a holster. Try to find one better , and ill buy it. But i bet you cant.
https://www.niteize.com/product/Clip-Case-Cargo-Mobile-Device-Holsters.asp

android01 said:
After a bit of reading, I discovered our 6p is exactly the same dimensions as the iPhone 6s plus. Just shy of 1mm which is really a non issue. So it kinda opens up a whole world of possibilities. Hope this helps!
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Thanks, that helps alot. Hadn't thought of going that route at the problem. Hadn't considered the dearth of accessories as a downside to the 6P. Had a bare phone snap in holster and an Otterbox Defender for my Note 4.

Here is what you need. It's not a belt pouch, but it looks GOOD.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YGC1GU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
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rajendra82 said:
Here is what you need. It's not a belt pouch, but it looks GOOD.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YGC1GU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00
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No, I really need the belt clip part. If I had my druthers I would have a bare phone holster and then an Otterbox or Pelican which both come with belt clip holsters. The only time my phone is not on my belt while I'm out is when it might be in the cargo pocket of a pair of pants/shorts. I have this in my Nexus 6P Accessories wish list on Amazon.
Story Leather Black Napa Genuine Leather Holster with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 6 PLUS

I highly recommend these http://www.pdair.com/ I have at least 10 of them. They are expensive but are a premium product. Most new devices take a while to show up but what I do is use this site http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...exus-6P,Apple-iPhone-6s-Plus/phones/9587,9502 and view layered then select http://www.pdair.com/index.php/leather-case-for-apple-iphone-6-plus-5-5-horizontal-pouch-type.html.
If I want a bumper on the phone Ill order a slightly bigger case or the iphone 6s plus one that is for the bumper. I usually get one slightly bigger.
If your just after a cheap one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18189463839...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=181894638391&_rdc=1

android01 said:
After a bit of reading, I discovered our 6p is exactly the same dimensions as the iPhone 6s plus. Just shy of 1mm which is really a non issue. So it kinda opens up a whole world of possibilities. Hope this helps!
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That is great info!
I am going to order this and see how it works out:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH1KT3M

Any holster that fits the SUPCASE frosted case?