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For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too

For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
I just picked two of these up on Ebay for $8.99 shipped. The only way I can describe them is a silicone skin/hard case hybrid.
It's basically a silicone case with a hard cover that holds the silicone case on a bit better plus gives a little bit o' hard cover type protection. Every silicone case i've had in the past liked to slip off pretty easily - this doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon!
The ones I got were the lime green and carbon fiber variants, but they can be also had in pink, blue or black. I thought the lime green with black screamed Android!
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
Ebay seller's name is "moderntechs" . Search with keywords on Ebay "Nexus Hard Silicone" and you'll pull them right up!

wow that's pretty awesome. I know there was a company that made something similar for iPhones, and some people here were emailing them to petition for a N1 model. I have to say this probably does exactly the same thing for much, much cheaper.
Nice find!
EDIT: does this case make your phone really hot when there is heavy data usage?

I think I worded that poorly.. $8.99 EACH shipped, but still, not a bad deal.

do you have an invisible skin or best skin ever? I have a best skin ever and have found that a couple(admittedly cheap) hard snap on cases I've purchased wouldn't close completely due to this skin, but it sounds like these are a bit different?

I have no additional skin but I have no doubts this would fit with one of those.

I believe it's a knock-off for Casemate tough hybrid
doesn't look the same but idea is identical
JWhipple said:
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
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I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?

gsvnet said:
I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap

tokyomonster said:
I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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Lime green seems to also have free shipping -
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3a58d45c54

Re: For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
case mate makes something like that...
I have it plus a skin by BSE, just in case some dust gets under it.Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.

xEM1x said:
I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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that'd be nice. I look forward to it

how fast does this guy ship?
just bought one myself.

I ordered both of mine on a Monday and they arrived on Friday. That's about normal for first class mail between California and Florida though.

I say invest in a good case. Get Seidio Innocase II. Feels very good in the hand. All worth the money.

I got my case on Monday. I can do a video review as well if anyone likes..
Quick take: It has a real solid feel, looks pretty cool, and even my fashion conscious girlfriend agrees. There were a few *small* nitpicks with the fit that I had that are hard to explain in typing, but it was definitely worth the 8 bucks. Again, it feels considerably solid and I like that it works with a bestskinever where a traditional hard case does not.
Deal breaker: It's so solid, that's kind of a pain to take off of the phone. I have a desktop dock that I use every night and live with the fact that I just have to remove the standard gelli type soft cases, which is easy to do. So, for that reason I probably won't be using it much, but if I didn't use a dock, I'd use this case 24/7

I have to agree 100% - very solid, especially for the price!
I looked at the MyBat website and I see that they make similar cases for other phones, so I've been sending any admirers looking to see if they can find one for their phones.
I came across a bunch of other models for other phones on Amazon by searching for MyBat and Hybrid.

I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!

xEM1x said:
I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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Same thoughts exactly. Definitely worth the money, does the same job that a 30 dollar case does, at 8 bucks.

hey guys, I cannot find that reseller on ebay with that name. Is it gone or renamed?
care to provide a link please?
thanks
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Seidio cases

just letting you guys know seidio is now shipping their innocase (black only though)
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4590.htm
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That's awesome, thanks for letting us know, been waiting to see that. Now after seeing it, I'm sure of what I assumed, that the OEM/Verizon kickstand case is a much better case. It has a kickstand you can use in portrait and landscape, it provides good grip on the back of the phone, it fits very tightly and is durable plastic, and it barely goes over the front of the phone at all leaving the phone quite thin.
Innocases are what I used on my last 3 phones, and the soft touch/rubberized feel is nice (the kickstand case is rubberized but not as much), but, they are relatively brittle, they bulk up the phone a good deal by covering all sides and the front, and they don't have kickstands. I can't imagine not having a kickstand now after having one. But perhaps most important, is the cost? The kickstand cases are brand new on ebay for $12 shipped. innocases are going to run you $30 + shipping.
edit: Seidio's holsters are awesome though, best I've ever used. but I know a lot of people don't use a holster, and you can't with the kickstand case on anyways. I suggested a pouch to go with the kickstand case in my thread about it in this forum.

nice! thanks for the update! i've been waiting for a solid case that didn't cover up much of the front bezel. now only if sgp's website was working and i could get the ultra crystal screen protector...

does anyone have this? how is it? bulky or no?

I bought this case. It's really nice. However it makes my phone look exactly like an Iphone. You've probably seen this case on plenty of Iphones - it is essentially identical. The case its relatively thin, but certainly adds to the phone's size. It's probably about as thin as you're going to get for a case though (aside from using an invisible sheild type skin ). Quality is great. I love the case, the added size is fine because the case is still pretty sleek looking - And well worth the $30 investment to protect such an expensive phone. Lets not forget, samsung is notorious for bad build quality.
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cool, i ordered it and will give a review here after i try it out for a bit. i hope it fels good in the hand

They are about the best cases out. Not too much bulk and the rubberized finish is a nice touch. Best Buy had them in black and white. They are labeled as the Seidio platinum series on retail shelves.
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ok so i just got this case.. its pretty sweet! only one thing i dont like and i can't beleive no one else mentioned this, the power and volume rockers are kinda blocked off in a way that makes it a lil tough for your thumb to get too

I just got this case today in black..weird that Best Buy lists the white case at 29.99 but the black case at 34.99..weird, not exactly sure why the black costs more. Anyways, I will have some pretty detailed pictures tonight!

No pics, my camera is bummy..but I love the case. Fits perfectly and I don't mind it making the buttons more difficult to press. I have sausage fingers anyway so it feels better to me

scriz said:
No pics, my camera is bummy..but I love the case. Fits perfectly and I don't mind it making the buttons more difficult to press. I have sausage fingers anyway so it feels better to me
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Sausage fingers? lol
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Has anyone gotten the innocase active x case
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elijahblake said:
Has anyone gotten the innocase active x case
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I ordered mine the day it was released and should get it tomorrow. I'll post some pictures once I receive it.
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Smitty9803 said:
I ordered mine the day it was released and should get it tomorrow. I'll post some pictures once I receive it.
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looking forward to it.. My otterbox is cool and all but it is a pocket lint maget and from what I heard seido cases don't have this problem... It also looks like much better protection

elijahblake said:
looking forward to it.. My otterbox is cool and all but it is a pocket lint maget and from what I heard seido cases don't have this problem... It also looks like much better protection
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Got my seido Active X w/holster in yesterday... I'm loving it, it looks way better than the otterbox, it provides more grip, you can actually see all the glass, and it doesn't block half the speaker on the back.. Glad I ordered it..

elijahblake said:
Got my seido Active X w/holster in yesterday... I'm loving it, it looks way better than the otterbox, it provides more grip, you can actually see all the glass, and it doesn't block half the speaker on the back.. Glad I ordered it..
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up close and personal pics?

mattstakilla said:
up close and personal pics?
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I would love to help you out but unfortunately my point and shoot camera broke about 2 weeks ago... so the only camera I have now is my cellphone
I'm pretty sure someone posted some pics already somewhere in here with the seido active X case..
It looks really great and the finger grips in the sides work AWESOME!!! It looks way better than the otterbox!!!
These pics are spot on though!!!
http://www.seidioonline.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSFAS-BK
if you order before 12/31 you can enter XMAS15 and get 15% off

elijahblake said:
I would love to help you out but unfortunately my point and shoot camera broke about 2 weeks ago... so the only camera I have now is my cellphone
I'm pretty sure someone posted some pics already somewhere in here with the seido active X case..
It looks really great and the finger grips in the sides work AWESOME!!! It looks way better than the otterbox!!!
These pics are spot on though!!!
http://www.seidioonline.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=CSK3SSFAS-BK
if you order before 12/31 you can enter XMAS15 and get 15% off
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Received this message "Coupon code "XMAS15" is not valid. The coupon expired on Sun Dec 19 00:00:00 PST 2010", so it appears the code has expired. Will wait for other colors now.

Just to update everyone, I had a Platinum case (Innocase) from Best Buy. I returned it because the bottom part had become unreasonably loose. Waiting for Bestbuy.com to get the Otterbox back in stock. I'm currently using the "carbon fiber" looking case from Verizon.

[Q] Cases

Looks like Clarivue is the winner for G2X screen protection. What cases do you all like (links please)?

I plan on getting the Speck CandyShell in Black/Grey.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-g2x-speck-candyshell-black.html

Yeah I bought the speck black/Grey candyshell case on amazon, it will be here today sometime. I'll report back on how it is
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r4d14n7 said:
I plan on getting the Speck CandyShell in Black/Grey.
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-g2x-speck-candyshell-black.html
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Got one at t mobile store on sunday and tried it on their demo phone and it looks sexy as ****.
sent from my side of the galaxy....

Got the case, it's pretty cool. For some reason I feel like the phone is huge now lol, but it doesn't add a lot of bulk.
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Can i just buy 2x cases for the g2x? Same back right?
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I dunno
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I grabbed the Body Glove (free) and it does make the phone bulkier, but, it was pretty much free. Good so far, but I've never used a case on a phone and have no proclivity towards dropping my mobile devices.

kampf said:
I grabbed the Body Glove (free) and it does make the phone bulkier, but, it was pretty much free. Good so far, but I've never used a case on a phone and have no proclivity towards dropping my mobile devices.
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Five finger discount?

I was not a case user either, until I found the ID case from Casemate for my Nexus one. I love that I just throw my license and debit card in there, and now I never have to carry a wallet anymore. I REALLY hope that they make one for the G2x, because I don't want to have to carry a wallet again, lol.

Ended up just getting a case at time of purchase instore. Pretty rubbery but it does the trick

Sorry if I'm misinformed, but why does it seem there are very FEW accessories for the G2x? Ok, so it just "officially" came out yesterday, I'll give it that; but the Atrix had otterbox (excluding defender series) in full swing the first day, as well as nearly every accessory site being stocked full with just about everything there is for that phone. It seems like there is nothing to choose from for the G2x, and the phone isn't even new considering it's been out for months before the U.S. was blessed with it. I dunno, maybe it's just my imagination.

I'm liking this one http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=90972, just wish it had more pictures

I have the Seidio belt clip for my Nexus One and really like it. They haven't yet made one for the G2x, but if they do that's what I'll be going for. In the meantime I got a cheap generic belt case via amazon.com that I hope will be okay for a couple of months while I keep my eye out for something better: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M6OW7A.

Speck candyshell by quality and reputation.

I like like these guys:
Daydeal dot com
They do have OTTERBOX for the G2x and a bunch of other stuff.
I've gotten good stuff from them for my Vibrant and Glacier.

gibbsrob said:
I like like these guys:
Daydeal dot com
They do have OTTERBOX for the G2x and a bunch of other stuff.
I've gotten good stuff from them for my Vibrant and Glacier.
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Nice site, but prices could be beaten.
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gibbsrob said:
I like like these guys:
They do have OTTERBOX for the G2x and a bunch of other stuff.
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You got me excited on the otterbox thinking it was the defender or commuter series.
I wish they'd make one already!!!!

I ordered the Body Glove case, had one for my G1 and it worked well. Mine wasn't almost free.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?p...d=52415&cat=66

Raijen said:
Sorry if I'm misinformed, but why does it seem there are very FEW accessories for the G2x? Ok, so it just "officially" came out yesterday, I'll give it that; but the Atrix had otterbox (excluding defender series) in full swing the first day, as well as nearly every accessory site being stocked full with just about everything there is for that phone. It seems like there is nothing to choose from for the G2x, and the phone isn't even new considering it's been out for months before the U.S. was blessed with it. I dunno, maybe it's just my imagination.
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Well if you must, find a case for the optimus 2x. Same phone.
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[INFO] Ghost Armor

those of you looking for some decent protection for your touchpad should check out the ghost armor full body MATTE PROTECTION.
I have what they call a "matte" back on my iphone 3gs and iphone 4 and not only does it cover up all the scratches and give it a nice "frosty" look, it does not get any fingerprints on it whatsoever! The screen protector itself is crystal clear and quite a bit like zagg's invisibleshield, but it is less rubbery feeling, alas more natural.
I went to the kiosk in my mall and special ordered it for my touchpad, it should be installed on monday. I'll post some pictures once I get it on but i'm sure it will look great since the touchpad's back looks just like an iphone 3gs.
And for those of you worried about it peeling off like the zaggs sometimes do on cell phones, this is a tablet that you probably won't be putting in your pocket so there isn't too much risk of it peeling

This is what I use...
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-MilitaryShield-TouchPad-Protector-REPLACEMENTS/dp/B0057KCZ2Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314565095&sr=8-2
Fits the touchpad perfectly. Looks like nothing is there. I have used zagg, BSE, and everything else out there, and I have to say, this is probably my favorite so far.

Personally I went for the Bodyguardz carbon fiber skin. 29 bucks and fits great. No glare screen protector as well.
If you want an additional discount, go onto their fb page, like them, and follow instructions on their competitve upgrade option. 30% discount
After you have an account with them, you also get permanent 20% discount on all your purchases with them.
Their customer service is also very active and top notched.
I can post pics of the skin I have if you want.
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Could you please post some pictures of your skin front and back?
I'm thinking of getting one of those as well.

camalus said:
This is what I use...
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-MilitaryShield-TouchPad-Protector-REPLACEMENTS/dp/B0057KCZ2Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314565095&sr=8-2
Fits the touchpad perfectly. Looks like nothing is there. I have used zagg, BSE, and everything else out there, and I have to say, this is probably my favorite so far.
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Are you happy with the coverage?...I'm looking for something that has some sort of coverage for the sides and corners....

RavenII said:
Are you happy with the coverage?...I'm looking for something that has some sort of coverage for the sides and corners....
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Very happy.
If you take your time and know how to do it right... its awesome. You cant even tell there is anything there.
You can see videos online that show you how to do it... its really not that hard.
Covers pretty much the entire touchpad and all the corners.
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Cool, thanks...I've been trying to find someone that bought that exact one...with no luck. I've used Best Skins Ever before and theirs is awesome....but they don't have it for the TP...
2 more questions...as for the texture, is it somewhat grippy? or slippery?
and the screen protector....does it dry clear after a few days?...or is it annoying?

mputtr said:
Personally I went for the Bodyguardz carbon fiber skin. 29 bucks and fits great. No glare screen protector as well.
If you want an additional discount, go onto their fb page, like them, and follow instructions on their competitve upgrade option. 30% discount
After you have an account with them, you also get permanent 20% discount on all your purchases with them.
Their customer service is also very active and top notched.
I can post pics of the skin I have if you want.
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Wish I could get this over in the UK looks like US only.
The search continues!

mputtr said:
Personally I went for the Bodyguardz carbon fiber skin. 29 bucks and fits great. No glare screen protector as well.
If you want an additional discount, go onto their fb page, like them, and follow instructions on their competitve upgrade option. 30% discount
After you have an account with them, you also get permanent 20% discount on all your purchases with them.
Their customer service is also very active and top notched.
I can post pics of the skin I have if you want.
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Yes please - do post a few photos of the Bodyguardz carbor fiber on your TouchPad? I'd love to see what it looks like
Cheers!

Just an fyi... BestSkinsEver.com now has the touchpad skin! Love there stuff.
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camalus said:
Just an fyi... BestSkinsEver.com now has the touchpad skin! Love there stuff.
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BSE...it's literally the Best Skin EVER!...I love that ****...and it's affordable. That's what I put on my girl's iPod touch. Great coverage, no issues what-so-ever.
However, as I mentioned in the SD thread...I believe that the orange peel is a tad...JUST a tad bit better on some other products.

RavenII said:
BSE...it's literally the Best Skin EVER!...I love that ****...and it's affordable. That's what I put on my girl's iPod touch. Great coverage, no issues what-so-ever.
However, as I mentioned in the SD thread...I believe that the orange peel is a tad...JUST a tad bit better on some other products.
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I agree... but for the price... you can't go wrong
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I have the ghost armor on my ipad 2. It is great if installed right. I had them do it at the mall but the total price is insane.

I use bodyguardz for all my stuff. Excellent product with excellent customer service. I always get my replacements with no hassle. I put on my carbon fiber skin yesterday and I fits perfectly. Wished it had a hole for the HP symbol though. I'll try take some pics tonight. The screen protector is smooth as well. No stickiness like the zagg. Also the carbon fiber products are dry install.

any pics of the completed install?
I'm deciding between Ghost Armor and Zagg

I have zagg on my phone and I do NOT like the feel of it. It also has some imperfections (dents?). It does clean well though.
On my TP (now getting serviced for the crack by the speaker), has the Armor Suit Military Shield. I don't like the carbon backing - the corners are horrid. I do like the screen protector. Smooth and anti-glare.
I am going to try BobyGaurdz next. I hear the carbon back sits better on the TP than the Armor Suit.

Guys dont spend 30 bucks on that carbon fiber skin. Just type 3m carbon on ebay and look for the right size it cant be mnre than 5 bucks. I had some leftovers from my motorcycle and did both my phone and touchpad. Both perfect and it takes less than 5 mins.
For some reason it wount let me upload pics but if someone could shoot me a pm with their mail they could post them.
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My case recommendation

I just reviewed 3 Sensation 4G cases on my website. This is the one I liked best
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION-SKIN-CASE-QUBITS-BRANDED/dp/B005A2UR4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315591998&sr=8-1
The first and best case is the gel skin solid black made by Quibits. It is a black case that attempts to keep the Sensation’s style by having a solid black stripe in the middle. It feels great in my hands with a solid feel that will not slip from anyone’s fingers. The case also covers a bit of the front for when you drop your phone face first. It is a made of flexible plastic, called TPU, but when put on the android smartphone it becomes quite solid. The included microfiber cloth is a bit cheap but for 7 bucks this case is a steal.
I hope that helps! For those who want to check out my article
http://www.blamza.com/sensation-4g-cases-review/

Nice reviews. These really help people that are like me and are totally anal about buying stuff and want to make sure they are getting a good product. I already have the Yoobao TPU case shipping on its way right now, but if I don't like it I'll definitely give the Qubits case a try since most people seem to like it.

The Janitor Mop said:
Nice reviews. These really help people that are like me and are totally anal about buying stuff and want to make sure they are getting a good product. I already have the Yoobao TPU case shipping on its way right now, but if I don't like it I'll definitely give the Qubits case a try since most people seem to like it.
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I have the Yoobao one and I am actually not using it lol. It's ok, adds a bit more bulk to my liking but looks nice. I have the white/clear one.

+1. I own this case too, and it's great. Barely adds any additional girth to the phone and is easy to take off and put on. Great look and feel.

You cant really go wrong with that case. Its fantastic. Im currently using it right now.
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And how about http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEL-TPU-MES...214984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbb86dac8
That case looks great!

ciaphuas said:
I just reviewed 3 Sensation 4G cases on my website. This is the one I liked best
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-SENSATION-SKIN-CASE-QUBITS-BRANDED/dp/B005A2UR4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315591998&sr=8-1
The first and best case is the gel skin solid black made by Quibits. It is a black case that attempts to keep the Sensation’s style by having a solid black stripe in the middle. It feels great in my hands with a solid feel that will not slip from anyone’s fingers. The case also covers a bit of the front for when you drop your phone face first. It is a made of flexible plastic, called TPU, but when put on the android smartphone it becomes quite solid. The included microfiber cloth is a bit cheap but for 7 bucks this case is a steal.
I hope that helps! For those who want to check out my article
http://www.blamza.com/sensation-4g-cases-review/
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can you find the case on ebay? on amazon they dont send it to israel

havlaz said:
can you find the case on ebay? on amazon they dont send it to israel
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I don't see it on ebay but maybe they are just OOS

ST4LKER said:
And how about http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEL-TPU-MES...214984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cbb86dac8
That case looks great!
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Looks like a wicker basket to me. But each his/her/it own.