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Hi guys,
I'm not big on gel cases and such. If I'm taking my phone out of my pocket for prolonged use, I'm happy to remove it from a leather case and use the phone in all the glory it was intended. Having said that, I would like to keep the phone protected/clean while in my pocket or bag and so think a leather case would suit me best, especially since it would cover the screen.
What I want to know is, does anyone know of a leather case that opens, allows me to touch and use the screen fully and also, if I need to, pop the hinge and bash out a text or two on the keyboard while it's still in the case?
I'm kinda thinking something like this...
http://www.mobileden.co.uk/mobilephones/pc/catalog/htc-desire_367_detail.jpg
... but where you can also swing the hinge open and use the keyboard, without having to completely remove the phone from the case.
Thanks guys.
Bumping this in case anyone's come across anything since I originally posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796845 get the G1 case http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-T-Mobil...688504?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c0509378
Another vote for the G1 case . You can even charge the G2 while its in the G1 case . The charging port on the G2 is very accessible while still being fully protected .
First of all, sorry if theres an existing topic about this.
Which one suits you? The Defender or the Commuter and why? For me I "think" the Commuter will suit me because I'm not the ones who does it hard , But the downside for me is that Commuter series got a lot of problems, like the rubber part became loose and the hard case often gets a crack without doing anything harsh(e.g: some people broke it while removing the hard case just to clean it, some people said it cracked without doing a thing!). So about the Defender series they said it is very attractive to dust and the screen protector makes the screen difficult to look at sometime, the worse of all is the Bulkiness. So.. Need some opinions here, "Thanks" in advance!
Hello , you can find same otterbox thread here . I've bought defender in march , no problem to use my phone everyday , my DHD is really in safety with it ...
I use the commuter and love it. The little plastic piece by the power button broke from the amount I press it. It was a bummer but I cut it off a bit and I don't notice it now.
I like this case because it keeps the phone protected without adding a ton of bulk. It also keeps the camera lens from scratching from setting the phone down on its back.
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Well, many many thanks to both of you guys. It gave me more options.. So..
1 - Commuter
1 - Defender
I love my commuter. Not too bulky, can still change the battery within a reasonable amount of time. Still feels like I could throw my phone at the wall without damage (Not going to try).
I find the commuter is not too bulky and feels like it will protect the phone from most things. But I seem to use it less now since i rarely seem to drop my phone, though I may soon (hopefully not though) regret that soon.
Commuter here, broken part of the plastic casing though so off to there website now to see if I can get spares..
My Commuter case looked so good.
I bought one to protect the phone, of course.
It cracked right between the speaker on the back, and the rubber area between the power button and volume rocker switch.
It did this while either adjusting volume or hitting power. I've never compressed the case much, its either in my pocket or gently put down flat on a surface. It's never been dropped, and I only had it for a month and a half at the time.
It sucks because the case seems like a sure fire winner for protecting my phone, then this issue happens after a month and a half. I think I'll go get a refund from Telus, because I'm not going to get another that'll end up having the same problem.
I might get the defender for when I go up to the cottage, though, however I'm pretty disappointed so far with the reliability of this case.
I've got the defender and so far i am satisfied albeit its really bulky.. XD
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I ordered Otterbox Commuter when they dropped in price and I'm really satisfied.
My phone doesn't drop often but it's just a safer feeling that I have when handling it.
I really recommend it because it's not as bulky as the Defender series.
I'm using Commuter for my DHD and I pretty happy with it! Not too bulky and it make my DHD look more rugged. Now I dont have problem to put it on any table or surface because I dont have to worry the back case and camera lense will scratch.
I have used the commuter for the last 11 months. It has saved my DHD from my destructive 4 year old many times.
I decided on the commuter over the defender as the defender was really large and the commuter wasn't that much larger in my hand. Actually I think it makes the DHD easier to grip.
I couldn't recommend the commuter highly enough.
i've got the defender, have demonstrated it's drop protection (by dropping it of course) many times to friends etc. no cracks
have also dropped it a few times by accident, and no problems whatsoever, it does sound painful when it hits the floor though!
i'd recommend this case any day, the bulkiness is worth it, it does protect it really well. I peeled my screen protector off it straight away.
I've got the commuter.
The silicon is great (allthough it's ripped apart at the micro-usb port).
The shell on the other hand doesn't like being dropped to often and really hates it when you take it off your phone. Got cracks in all four corners and one of them became really really long after some time. Fixed it with a lot of superglue but it's sadly not made to last very long.
i have the commuter for several months now. it was the best buy since my DHD. doesn't make the phone much heavier/thicker. but i think it feels better in my hand when holding it. i really love it. also the silicon covering the plugs is a pretty great idea.
i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.
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i can't confirm the low quality and possible cracks my pre-posters mentioned. i'm not having any of them.
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It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...
I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to add in that I love my defender series. I thought it was "just nice to have" until I dropped it out of my pocket on a busy street without knowing, and watched a car drive over it once I turned around.
You'd think that it would be crushed even with a nice Otterbox case... but I'd have to say "Nope" because when I picked it up off of the street the box and the phone were still in MINT condition. Best piece of plastic I've ever purchased.
h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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did i miss something? which fake are you talking about?
h4rex said:
could someone tell me the differences between the original and the fake product?
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Not too sure, more than likely you will get what you pay for. Stick to the original
Dlog said:
It was fine for almost a year.
And it's saved my phone multiple times from being damaged in drops.
So don't get me wrong, i really like it!
But the cracks are there...
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didn't got you wrong m8 just wanted to mention, that i don't have them. maybe i'm just lucky
So I decided to get rid of my Nexus and jump on the One S. (btw, this phone blows the nexus out of the water) When I had the Nexus, I had about 9 cruzerlite cases. I had to rush out and get at least one this time. I went with the smoked A2 as that was 1 of my fav's when I had the gnex. Cruzerlite didnt let me down! First off, it is a great fit, it doesnt have the volume keys cut out but I actually like that as I was always hitting them on accident before. Not anymore. It doesnt add much bulk to the other thin phone. It makes it easier to grab out of your pocket I think. It adds a nice lip on the front to protect it just in case you drop your phone so you dont break the beautiful screen.
I am waiting for the Persona series to hit Amazon so I can use my Prime! to get more cases but for now, this will hold me over. If you dont have a case, or hell, even if you do, you need to get one. Only $9.90 or buy 2 get 1 free. Cant beat that deal...plus it has Andy the Android on the back...I still get asked questions when Im on my phone on where I got that case.
I will add pictures later when I can get my wifes phone to take pics of it. Here is a link to where I got mine:
Smoke Clear
They have every color you can think of.
I just wanted to give a huge thanks to Android Fan Network (Nick) for sending me this case! :highfive: Thanks guys!
okay, so this is the first time I've ever seen a diztronic case.
i wasn't sure what to expect, honestly, i first heard about them a week ago when i saw AFN's review they posted on facebook. Well, I wanted to get my hands on a case ever since I saw that review. So, naturally I was really excited to get home from work tonight at 8pm to find this sitting in my mailbox! Even though the unit I received was pink I still wanted it on my phone, for a few minutes at least! Well, I just want to say that Diztronic really used high quality TPU when they designed this case. It really has a premium feel that a lot of TPU cases lack.
PRO's:
-fitment, honestly it is exactly like it should be. No excess space and nothing is cramped. (the IR blaster is slightly off center, but it still works perfectly)
-button covers. Yes, this is actually a PRO on this case. It is flimsy enough to allow for a tactile feedback of the button! It actually clicks. I don't know why all companies don't make this a priority.
-Lip, it has just the right amount of lip around the top edge to protect your device without going insaine
CON's: These are so minimal, I almost didn't even list them
-No grip on the sides
-camera cutout is not 'perfect' it is slightly raised and causes the phone to rock back and forth when placed on the back, it is also a large square instead of being cut the fit. (not a big deal just something to note)
-My review unit is pink and I cannot be seen with it on my phone in public.
Overall, I would give this TPU case a 5*/5* It is exactly what I look for in a case, and if it were not pink, I would keep it myself! So, if anyone would like a sparkly pink TPU case from Diztronic, I would like to offer the chance to win it, free shipping and all.
I want someone to answer the following question: (Yes, I am a math geek!)
Solve the system:
1) x+2y+2z=10
2) 2x+y+z=8
3) x+3y+2z=11
First person to give me all three numbers that x, y , and z represent wins the case with no shipping charges. Good luck!
Disregard my marked fingers. I work at starbucks and I happened to be on register during happy hour...:crying:
Volume rockers
power button
Let me know what you guys think, I know I love the case sans color choice!
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wttisme said:
x=2 , y=1 , z=3
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He's right, damn, nice job wish I saw this earlier!
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wttisme said:
Lol, I knew linear algebra was good for something. I don't really think I know anyone who would want this case. I already have 9 TPU cases and pink isn't one of my favorite colors. I may pass it on to someone else.
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He is correct, nicely done. Do you want the case or were you just solving it? Just want to be sure.
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wttisme said:
If Anthony04x has a genuine use for it, then I will pass it on. Thanks for doing this, it's a good aside from the oh no my phone has 9gb or it's slow threads xD.
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I know, I personally love the phone and want to help build a better community here. I got this case for free and really only wanted to review it. I know I love getting something I want for free, especially something that is, in my opinion, good. I'm going to give away two other cases soon, so be on the lookout for those!
I agree though, there is a lot of negative threads here, we need more positive ones for such a great phone.
Pass it on like OP said, can't be seen in public with a pink s4 now, if my girlfriend had an s4 I'd gladly take it but she has a lame 4s
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Alright, so first come first serve. Who ever has a girlfriend with an S4, or would just like an awesome TPU case that happens to be pink, send me a PM or post here. (Be sure to quote me or PM me as well so I get an E-mail notification!)
Im sure there has to be one girl in our community.. lol
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I wish I had one of those cases
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At the time of this post, I'm running original day 1 US model firmware (1.15.617.4), and prices were $14 for Ringke case, $8 for 3-pack TGSP, and $7.50 for the other cheap TPU case I mention a few times).
Case: Ringke Fusion-X
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07F2ZNFKZ/
TGSP: Mr. Shield 3-Pack (out of stock. may try another later, but it's definitely good enough for me)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3LGZ7P/
CASE:
Case is really rugged without adding much bulk. Surprisingly slim even compared to the cheapo clear TPU case I also bought to try (Coohasisee brand). I like the design, leaves a nice view of the back of the phone. Cutouts are super precise and the edges/angles/design are really clean and sharp. The clear part of the case even has protective film on both sides that you peel yourself, making sure it's in perfect condition when you get it.
100% honestly, I think the cheap TPU case's corners have better cushioning, but that's a non-issue for me since I never drop my phones. While the cheaper case seems to actually have some cushioning, the Ringke appears to, but IMHO the case seems too solid to actually cushion from drops on the corners.
Funnily enough, using a case actually seems to make using the digital volume/power buttons more reliable. Without a case (or with the official HTC free case that comes with the phone), I would often mistakenly hit the power button without actually touching it. If my thumb/finger was just below the power button while I was handling the phone, it could accidentally trigger a power button press. Doesn't happen whenever I have a case on though. Edge sense also works great. Strangely, without a case, edge sense would go nuts - sometimes the lightest squeeze would start triggering edge sense while death grips wouldn't be enough. I dunno, I think maybe it was registering part of my hand (palm or fingertips) touching the edges of the screen while squeezing? Honestly it makes no sense to me. With the case though, it's as reliable as my U11 (I have it set to short squeeze camera, long squeeze flashlight). Double tapping is just... different. I have to tap differently. But truthfully, I really don't use double tap actions at all (yet).
TGSP:
Good enough for me. No bubbles, and edges stick down perfectly. Not lifting up at all like with my U11. Has good oleophobic coating. Only problem is I think it's like a fraction of a millimeter too narrow. I have the right side stuck PERFECTLY in line, and a very tiny bit of the left side isn't covered (all in terms of viewable area). I'm talking the width of maybe 3-4 hairs. Shame, because if the right side is stuck this perfectly, they could afford making it a bit wider and still not worry about the edges lifting. It's good enough for me though that I don't think I'm even going to try another unless it gets scratched or chipped. I installed it with absolutely no dust and lined up perfectly, so I don't feel like doing it again. Plus, I have 2 more since it was a 3-pack lol.
PICTURES!! Pics are very high resolution. Last 4 pics show the TGSP.
https://imgur.com/a/23wpLKe
- Note, this isn't my permanent phone yet. Still using my U11 until TWRP and a nice ROM gets released. I still need to run Zelda A Link To The Past on an emulator and splice a new wallpaper with the new 1440x2880 resolution. My home screen normally looks much sweeter than the default Nova layout. =)
Attached some pics to the thread, but all pics I took are in the IMGUR link above.
You could have just written this very review in my case compilation threaded.
Why's no one searching - or better looking - before posting....
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I'm thinking of getting the case myself. I HATE cases but this one might need it. Been a week and a half and haven't dropped it yet BUT still. The only thing is, I hate bulky cases which this looks like but you did say it's not. Maybe it's subjective idk.
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
You could have just written this very review in my case compilation threaded.
Why's no one searching - or better looking - before posting....
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but I do search and the U12+ forums are pretty slow so far (but hopefully will get momentum soon, yay alpha TWRP builds!) and I felt like a new thread would be more fitting for a showing a decent case AND tempered glass setup that actually works pretty well. Your thread was a case compilation, which btw I have been following since before I even received the phone, but most people wouldn't glance at the topics expecting to see anything about TGSP's. I didn't see much on all the threads about decent tempered glass, especially one where the case doesn't wreck it, so I thought this post might help. I know the rules and do search. My post count is so low, despite being a member since 2006, because I usually search and find my answers instead of blindly asking, or I just tend to post what I think is useful stuff. Also, I lurk XDA much more than I post, and don't have much time to spend posting.
Speaking of which, I'll take this time to thank you for all your contributions too. Really, your firmware compilation threads and other contributions have been invaluable. I can see after what happened in your U11 firmware thread why you would be frustrated, but just believe me that I'm not as dumb as most ppl on the interwebs. q=D
PS: I copied/posted in your thread anyway, in case it might help anyone there. =)
Ndaoud360 said:
I'm thinking of getting the case myself. I HATE cases but this one might need it. Been a week and a half and haven't dropped it yet BUT still. The only thing is, I hate bulky cases which this looks like but you did say it's not. Maybe it's subjective idk.
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It really isn't that bulky, especially compared to a "slim TPU" case. Maybe these photos might help. I happened to have a portable battery pack within reach that can hopefully help kind of gauge the size difference between cases / no case. Also, I since stuck a spigen kickstand on the Ringke Fusion-X case, FYI, so that's not normally there.
If you like the design and still want to show the nice back of the phone, I can't recommend it more highly.
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turbo jjjang said:
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I do search and the U12+ forums are pretty slow so far (but hopefully will get momentum soon, yay alpha TWRP builds!) and I felt like a new thread would be more fitting for a showing a decent case AND tempered glass setup that actually works pretty well. Your thread was a case compilation, which btw I have been following since before I even received the phone, but most people wouldn't glance at the topics expecting to see anything about TGSP's. I didn't see much on all the threads about decent tempered glass, especially one where the case doesn't wreck it, so I thought this post might help. I know the rules and do search. My post count is so low, despite being a member since 2006, because I usually search and find my answers instead of blindly asking, or I just tend to post what I think is useful stuff. Also, I lurk XDA much more than I post, and don't have much time to spend posting.
Speaking of which, I'll take this time to thank you for all your contributions too. Really, your firmware compilation threads and other contributions have been invaluable. I can see after what happened in your U11 firmware thread why you would be frustrated, but just believe me that I'm not as dumb as most ppl on the interwebs. q=D
PS: I copied/posted in your thread anyway, in case it might help anyone there. =)
It really isn't that bulky, especially compared to a "slim TPU" case. Maybe these photos might help. I happened to have a portable battery pack within reach that can hopefully help kind of gauge the size difference between cases / no case. Also, I since stuck a spigen kickstand on the Ringke Fusion-X case, FYI, so that's not normally there.
If you like the design and still want to show the nice back of the phone, I can't recommend it more highly.
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I just got this same Rinke case with the same Spigen kickstand setup and like it very much except double tap sides does not work good. Using Cleanslate kernel improves all sensitivity on edge sense and the buttons but not so much for double tap sides. Great set up otherwise. Thanks for sharing.
Have this. Volume up key is finicky, otherwise I love it. I use the Orzero glass screen protector and it is almost perfectly flush.
I have the Ringke case too.. My only concern is the double tap function that is hard to activate, everything else is good, even the short/long squeeze