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Video Review: Speck CandyShell Grip for HTC One X

Hi guys,
Got my hands on the CandyShell Grip case, from Speck at my local AT&T store. This is a one-piece hybrid style case that incorporates silicone and plastic in one. So while you get a sleeker case (since it's not 2 pieces) while obtaining the benefits of both materials. It's pretty simple to put on, and I love the look - but removing this case is very, very difficult.
Check out the full review below:

Are you going to review the Ballistic Case for HTC One X? I need to know if it will fit my AT&T One X perfectly.

badboydiablo said:
Are you going to review the Ballistic Case for HTC One X? I need to know if it will fit my AT&T One X perfectly.
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Unfortunately I don't have my One X anymore, it was my uncle's who doesn't live in the country. He let me use it for a couple of weeks and I took the time to post up some reviews, sorry!
If I do hear anything regarding the case and AT&T model fitment, I'll post on here.

As an fyi: the reason the openings appear to not line up is because the international model is a different size. Putting the case on was definitely more laboured and the speaker and charger ports line up perfectly as does the camera. My one complaint is still the power key. The volume keys seem fine but the power key is a *****.
Great review. Definitely loving this case so far.
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Can you please post instructions or a video on how to remove this case. I have one and tired to remove it but I felt like I was going to break my phone.
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side808 said:
Can you please post instructions or a video on how to remove this case. I have one and tired to remove it but I felt like I was going to break my phone.
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Pinch the sides of your phone and push against the black silicone parts on the case. Not only are they there for protection, but since it is a thin layer of material, your fingers will put pressure on the One X and pop it out. Let me know if that helps.

side808 said:
Can you please post instructions or a video on how to remove this case. I have one and tired to remove it but I felt like I was going to break my phone.
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I find that bending the case on the upper right corner makes for easy phone removal.

Thanks Ploone and gunnyman. Got it out.
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I don't think that case was made for that phone. The openings look way off, must be made for the other version of the HOX

Huh? All my port holes line up perfectly.
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The phone in the video is the internAtional I believe.

I have this case for my phone and the grip/ design looks awesome on my one x. The buttons are hard as hell to push like he was saying and its a pain to take the case off. But having used it a few days it definitely works well protecting my white one x.
I never really drop my phones and prefer to use them naked. Especially cause how sexy the one x is. But the case is slim and for those considering buying, definitely don't hesitate
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I got this case included with a used HOX that I scored off Cl today. Decent case, but I wouldn't recommend it highly.

This case is awesome, but it's ruining my Zagg Invisible Shield at the bottom by the back/home/multitask buttons. By ruining I mean causing it to bubble up.
Is this happening to anyone else?
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I just installed my candyshell and it promptly ruined my ghost armor screen protector and will not allow me to put on a cheap one from amazon without some nodding with scissors.
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Stay away from this case it ruined my hox. Made it creak every time I press down on it and scratched it pretty bad. Also don't work with screen protectors
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HTC Original case

I found a case with code HC C740 in a shop in my country...ordered after looking on many sites and pictures with that case...I also found an youtube video about this case..received today....WOW!...AWESOME!...superb finish, personally i think that is the nearest finish to the original...I will post some pictures later, when I`ll be at home...I think that is the best and beautifull case for our lovely device.
Edit: I have the black version of OneS.

skodann do you have any pics of the case on your phone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp3HKssPHm0
Check that out. I got the same case and it's really nice.

Speaking of HTC cases, anyone seen if that kickstand case ever surfaced? Been looking all over.
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decalex said:
Speaking of HTC cases, anyone seen if that kickstand case ever surfaced? Been looking all over.
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I been looking for that one too, I don't think they are released yet.

I have it too! It's amazing!

decalex said:
Speaking of HTC cases, anyone seen if that kickstand case ever surfaced? Been looking all over.
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I just saw it today in the store, it was a black one.
The kickstand didn't feel too sturdy and the case was a bit bulky, however, I thought it added some substance to the phone being it's almost too thin.

decalex said:
Speaking of HTC cases, anyone seen if that kickstand case ever surfaced? Been looking all over.
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Do you mean this one: http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-one-s-hc-v741-hard-shell-with-cover-and-stand-black
It's the one I got with the phone and from the looks of it, it's actually the same hardshell as the C740, but with an added leather cover for the screen which can also be folded over to use as a stand. Excellent quality and really like it. Two niggly things to note with it are you can't have it plugged in while using it as a stand, and as the leather on the outside is facing whatever surface you have it on while using it as a stand, it can slide about quite easily when trying to use the phone on smooth surfaces (to be clear this is when trying to interact with the screen - e.g typing - not while it is just sitting playing a video). Both minor points for me, and I would recommend this case over just the hardshell due to the screen protection and stand function.
tl:dr version
+excellent htc quality
+screen protection
+stand
+doesn't add much bulk
-can't charge while using it as stand
-can move about on smooth surfaces when using as a stand

i think these are the cases that some are looking for, but they don't seem to be available yet.

I saw those original case and the kickstand in a mall in Toronto !!
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I bought the Original HTC Clear-Hardcase and Screen Protector yesterday.
For each I paid 11,99€ which is f*n expensive in my opinion, but I think its well worth it to have original accessories on my baby.
( Original ) Screen Protector
I know this is not the thread for this, but I´ll show it anyway
HTC Clear-Hardcase
Both Products are Tripple-A Quality.
The Screen-Protector Package includes 2 "films". If applied correctly you wont every recognize that theres something on the screen ( like on the photo above ).
I also really like the Hardcase, the only problem with this is that its a little slippery on smooth surfaces.
EDIT:
Both Images are a little bit out-of-focus, since I used a 50mm Objective to take those.
I can take new pictures with another one, if requested.

I got the black case the day after I got my phone, around 5 weeks ago. The finish feels very similar to the black phone itself, with the colour matching.
The case is very slim, and you really wouldn't notice it was there. It adds no real extra size to the phone.
My only small issue with the case is that the top and bottom of the phone are exposed still. I'd prefer a little more coverage, but overall, the case is pretty awesome.

looks a LOT like my case
casemate barely there:
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-S-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-One-S-Barely-There-Cases.asp
very satisfied with it

http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-one-s-hard-shell-case-hc-c740.html
here is the case being sold for $19.99

Case for a normal person.

I have looked high and low for a case that is durable, thin(not the ultra thin ones), but isn't silicon. Anyone using something like this? I need it to be able to slide in and out of my pocket fairly easily. (Hence why I'm avoiding silicon cases) If there's one that does this and covers the volume rocker as well as keeps the phone from laying on the screen or camera, I'd have all my wants met.
Preferably matte black, if I can have it. Thanks!

I am on the same hunt also. Narrowed it down to the silicrylic and ballistic SG. I like the sleekness of the silicrylic, but the robustness and confidence I can have with the ballistic is tempting.
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Platinum case from bestbuy.
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Seidio surface case. Same thing as the platinum. People complain about the button covers breaking but mine have not snagged on anything nor do I feel they are flimsy. In order to break them you would need to have the mind of a two year old that's on a mission to break things.

I'm not allowed to post links yet, but go to incipio's website and if you go to smart phone cases > htc > htc one x(att) there are a couple cases there. The feather and feather shine are very thin and pretty good looking. I'd recommend the normal feather(black one). I had both but the black one is more durable. The shine one looks really slick, but the corners of the case that line up with the corners of the phone ended up breaking after a month or two. The other one should fair better because it isn't made of out the same plastic material.

Thanks for the replies. I had also looked at the silicryllic and ballistic. Thinking along the lines of one of those. Not sure if I want something that makes the phone huge(er) in the hand than it already is Haha.

check out the Nillkin TPU case... This is the best case I have ever found for a phone. Love the thinness and matte look/feel. Keeps the sexyness to the phone and also has a nice lip for the camers (something that I have yet to find on a thin case for this phone. Will never buy another case for this phone again...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...70.l1313&_nkw=nillkin+tpu+htc+one+xl&_sacat=0

I heard that the nilkin was meant for the international so the camera doesn't line up and perfectly with ours
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ethantarheels123 said:
I heard that the nilkin was meant for the international so the camera doesn't line up and perfectly with ours
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Does with mine
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I clicked this thread by mistake, but as the case i use on my One X is compatible with One XL i would recomend you the Momax iCase Pro it is made of TPU+Polycarbonate it doesn't add much bulk to the phone while giving very decent protection, the case protudes a bit on the top and bottom to avoid the screen hitting the floor first, it protudes on the back around the camera and overall its a tight fit and feels very well in the hand, slides in the pocket nicely too!

Sluff said:
Seidio surface case. Same thing as the platinum. People complain about the button covers breaking but mine have not snagged on anything nor do I feel they are flimsy. In order to break them you would need to have the mind of a two year old that's on a mission to break things.
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Consider yourself lucky. I know 3 people, including myself, personally that have bought that case and the power button piece broke on all 3. Not a big deal now since I use s2w but at first it sucked big time.
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pside15 said:
Consider yourself lucky. I know 3 people, including myself, personally that have bought that case and the power button piece broke on all 3. Not a big deal now since I use s2w but at first it sucked big time.
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Platinum case has been flawless for the last 6 months.
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vcrp94 said:
I clicked this thread by mistake, but as the case i use on my One X is compatible with One XL i would recomend you the Momax iCase Pro it is made of TPU+Polycarbonate it doesn't add much bulk to the phone while giving very decent protection, the case protudes a bit on the top and bottom to avoid the screen hitting the floor first, it protudes on the back around the camera and overall its a tight fit and feels very well in the hand, slides in the pocket nicely too!
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I think I'm gonna go with this. Did you get yours from their website? I avoid chinese stores when I can, but this looks like exactly what I want.

nickeedoo said:
I think I'm gonna go with this. Did you get yours from their website? I avoid chinese stores when I can, but this looks like exactly what I want.
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Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_One_X
the two phones have slightly different dimensions
ONE X
134.36 mm (5.290 in) H
69.9 mm (2.75 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
ONE XL
134.8 mm (5.31 in)
69.9 mm (2.75 in)
8.9 mm (0.35 in)

nickeedoo said:
I think I'm gonna go with this. Did you get yours from their website? I avoid chinese stores when I can, but this looks like exactly what I want.
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I got mine from ebay, not their website, it might take a while as these cases are quite rare to be seen on europe or america and they mostly come from Hong Kong! If you want, i can take some pics so you can see how the case looks on the phone.
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954wrecker said:
Good luck!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_One_X
the two phones have slightly different dimensions
ONE X
134.36 mm (5.290 in) H
69.9 mm (2.75 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
ONE XL
134.8 mm (5.31 in)
69.9 mm (2.75 in)
8.9 mm (0.35 in)
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I think it shouldn't be a problem considering that on their website they say "Model: One X (S720e)/ One XL (X325s)"

vcrp94 said:
I got mine from ebay, not their website, it might take a while as these cases are quite rare to be seen on europe or america and they mostly come from Hong Kong!
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I think it shouldn't be a problem considering that on their website they say "Model: One X (S720e)/ One XL (X325s)"
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That just tells me they really dont fit 100% if they claim they line up perfect on both phone versions.
It either fits the ONE X perfect or the ONE XL perfect no way it fits both perfect.

954wrecker said:
That just tells me they really dont fit 100% if they claim they line up perfect on both phone versions.
It either fits the ONE X perfect or the ONE XL perfect no way it fits both perfect.
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It's not like the phones are that diferent, its only 0,4mm not 4mm. If you see around there are a lot of cases which are compatible with both phones the One X and the XL and i can't see why are you making such a big deal out of this, if the case doesn't fit on his XL he can always return it.

vcrp94 said:
It's not like the phones are that diferent, its only 0,4mm not 4mm. If you see around there are a lot of cases which are compatible with both phones the One X and the XL and i can't see why are you making such a big deal out of this, if the case doesn't fit on his XL he can always return it.
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True. Thank you both for your input. They are a little different, but I'm not too worried about it. If you wouldn't mind putting some pictures up, I'd really appreciate it!

nickeedoo said:
True. Thank you both for your input. They are a little different, but I'm not too worried about it. If you wouldn't mind putting some pictures up, I'd really appreciate it!
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I will put the pictures here tomorrow, i can't put them here today as i am a bit busy..

Post pics when you get it for the one xl so we can compare it to the pics from the one x. I'm curious to see the results.

Screen knight screen protector...

Hi all,
Has anyone used these...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=151018270594
Just ordered one and will try and post a review.

No one used these protectors on their phone?

No sir. I suggest the Halo brand ones from amazon. They're awesome.
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mackster248 said:
No sir. I suggest the Halo brand ones from amazon. They're awesome.
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Are they selling them in UK? As the last time I contacted them they advised to wait until someone starts reselling them but not sure if anyone has. But yes I've read that they are pretty good screen protectors.
As to knight screen protectors - its the first time I've heard of them from this thread but would be interested to see how they perform and if they are actually any good.
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gie62001 said:
Are they selling them in UK? As the last time I contacted them they advised to wait until someone starts reselling them but not sure if anyone has. But yes I've read that they are pretty good screen protectors.
As to knight screen protectors - its the first time I've heard of them from this thread but would be interested to see how they perform and if they are actually any good.
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Yeah the guy sells them in the UK and posts worldwide. Will need to do an in depth review since no one seems to have heard of them. I should receive them either today or tomorrow.

I've got one on my n4. Good full screen coverage, really easy to apply. Quite gummy in use, but not too bad. I've got it on front and back. Only problem is that my poetic bumper case makes the corners and edges detach so I can't use it anymore. I do prefer the size without the bumper, but its a shame I can't protect the sides.

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I've got one on my n4. Good full screen coverage, really easy to apply. Quite gummy in use, but not too bad. I've got it on front and back. Only problem is that my poetic bumper case makes the corners and edges detach so I can't use it anymore. I do prefer the size without the bumper, but its a shame I can't protect the sides.
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EDIT - I refitted the protector as I had an annoying small hair stuck under it. I got it more central this time and the poetic bumper fits fine with no edge raising or affecting the adhesion. I've tried a couple of different wet types on other devices - this one is by far the best.

I've just fitted one tonight on my LG G2. Will post in a couple of days what I think of it. At the moment it looks a little pants but that may just be down to the way I fitted it. :laugh: Lots of bubbles that I'm hoping will disappear in time. Back looks great though.

I'm generally pleased with my screen knight however I wonder if anybody has tried to take one off ater it's dried out. I'm a little concerned it may not lift well?

Thanks for the tip, I'm also going to try out this one.

d4c said:
No one used these protectors on their phone?
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I use them and they are AWESOME!

Any good protection available yet ?

Hello!
I will get my One Mini in like 2 - 5 days. Of course I want to protect it.
Im kinda always outside and not at home, so there's like always a possibility to drop the phone.
My dad owns the bigger sibling (M7) and he told me this device is really slippy, even though it's pretty handy. I never dropped any of my phones outside and broke the display or anything.. Well I dropped my iPod Touch one time.. but that was an apple device.. I got over it
Now, are there any good cases out yet ?
Im currently using a flipcase on my Desire HD. Brand: I-Carer.
So I preffer cases like the one I have. Dad ordered THIS one.
Im searching for something simular. But I haven't found anything yet..
Anything out yet, or am I asking too early...

Mini protection....
Hi,
I'd suggest a case-mate "barely there" silicon sleeve, and get a Zagg screen protector (coming soon for the mini - check the site!)
As the phone's name suggests, it's mini, so why bulk it up with silly flip cases!

I own that one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00E8Y...flip case&qid=1376506583&ref_=sr_1_59&sr=8-59
Im honestly not that satisfied..
So imma order a new one soon..
I cant find a picture of the case you wrote down, can you post or pm a link ?
Think I'll prefer silicon soft cases..
I always had them, wanted to try something new but the flipcase makes a fast accept difficult, and not very handy..
I can post a full review to that case If needed.
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Busted. said:
I own that one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00E8Y...flip case&qid=1376506583&ref_=sr_1_59&sr=8-59
Im honestly not that satisfied..
So imma order a new one soon..
I cant find a picture of the case you wrote down, can you post or pm a link ?
Think I'll prefer silicon soft cases..
I always had them, wanted to try something new but the flipcase makes a fast accept difficult, and not very handy..
I can post a full review to that case If needed.
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Mate-T...810120&sr=1-1&keywords=htc+one+mini+case+mate

Could always get the HTC double dip case and a casemate screen protector. I find it works really well

I've just put on a skinomi screen protector. Bought from amazon, same as Zagg, just slightly cheaper. Reply back once its fully stuck and useable and give an opinion on it.
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Simular to zagg ?
Can you send me a link ? Im on my phone, bad internet connection over here..cant find it on google..
I had a zagg screenprotector once.
Tbh i stil have it
Its stil on the device, and I loved that protector.
So I'd like to see the alternative, and maybe review it.
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crazycastle said:
I've just put on a skinomi screen protector. Bought from amazon, same as Zagg, just slightly cheaper. Reply back once its fully stuck and useable and give an opinion on it.
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Bought it, applied it following the direction, threw it away 20 seconds after. Complete waste of money. Hopefully Spiegen will come out the glass one for mini, by far the best screen protector I have ever had.

holyevilcow said:
Bought it, applied it following the direction, threw it away 20 seconds after. Complete waste of money. Hopefully Spiegen will come out the glass one for mini, by far the best screen protector I have ever had.
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I have to dissagree. It went on better than the zagg i done for my lads Desire C, and is crystal clear when on. Yes, some ppl don't like the feel of these types of protectors, but as for protection i think its worth it. And for only £7, its worth every penny.
I tried to post a link but have a restricted account atm, sorry.
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No problem mate, I already searched it up when I had better connection
Gonna try out soon, as I've been satisfied with the zagg case :thumbup:
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I've got a barely-there case that will deliver today along with some generic clear screen protectors. Will see if the case is worth while tonight.
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h8rift said:
I've got a barely-there case that will deliver today along with some generic clear screen protectors. Will see if the case is worth while tonight.
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I got my case mate barely there case yesterday - 100% definitely worth it, tried the htc and generic cheap cases, all rubbish. Case mate is the one.... lol
Have an invisible shield on it's way - will report back on the screen protection, it gets 5 star reviews on Amazon.....
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Where are you guys ordering your barely there cases? Amazon seems to only have them in pink...
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jholl016 said:
Where are you guys ordering your barely there cases? Amazon seems to only have them in pink...
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You can order direct from case mate - free delivery in the US:
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-One-Mini-Cases/HTC-One-Mini-Cases.asp

What you guys think about this one? Im thinking of buying it. Anyone owns it so I can see some opinions?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Double-...e=UTF8&qid=1386931608&sr=8-1&keywords=HC+C850

Relativedegree said:
What you guys think about this one? Im thinking of buying it. Anyone owns it so I can see some opinions?
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I use this Case together with a Adore June Sleeve and i have nothing to complain.

htc.one.mini said:
I use this Case together with a Adore June Sleeve and i have nothing to complain.
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I use orignal back cover form htc shop. Very good quality and save my phone very well.

I have the hard black case by Nillkin ... have no complaints about it
http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3540&page=1

leungalv said:
I have the hard black case by Nillkin ... have no complaints about it
I have this case as well and love it. A friend has the Barely There case from amazon uk. 14 sterling. Has great reviews!
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