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Seidio Innocase + More Epic 4G accessories!

So I've been stalking phone case sites looking for accessories that will be able to keep our precious Epic's safe! Seidio just sent me a email earlier today and have been adding things to the EPIC 4G section!
Seidio Epic 4g Accessories
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The Innocase Surface II for Epic 4G is 29.99 on preorder shipping on the 26th!
From what I see, the Innocase will be more or less a snap case on the Epic because of the sliding keyboard.
I was pretty happy with the Innocase I purchased for my nexus and considering the "Black plastic snap case" that is launching with the Epic from Sprint is also $29.99, the Seidio one is probably better quality.

Nice, seido always makes quality cases... Let's see how the one from sprint compares. Also i hope seido makes an extended battery for the epic, those are great.

Since the entire back is replaceable, can't we just buy replacement backs for it?
I thout the vibrant ships with two backs already.
Anyway, my pre was soft touch and I never got scratches on the back. I really don't think s case is necessary. We'll see whn the phone comes out. Sprint does 25% off accessories btw.
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Seidio cases are gorgious...

drizek said:
Since the entire back is replaceable, can't we just buy replacement backs for it?
I thout the vibrant ships with two backs already.
Anyway, my pre was soft touch and I never got scratches on the back. I really don't think s case is necessary. We'll see whn the phone comes out. Sprint does 25% off accessories btw.
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I don't take chances with phones and rather have some form of protection on them at all times.
I was deciding between a full body skin, or a Seidio Innocase and eventually decided to get a skin for the screen, and the Seidio innocase for the Epic.
I know Sprint sells the accessories for cheaper, but the cases they have for the Epic are cheap looking. BodyGlove is bulky and not formed well. And the other case they have is a shiny clear plastic case with makes your phone look like a cheap metro phone!
The Seidio Innocase's are a really nice matte finish and are very thin. I'll post some pictures of the product once it comes in!

Just to update, Seidio has both BLACK and AMETHYST colored Innocases in stock and SHIPPING!

NeonMonster said:
Just to update, Seidio has both BLACK and AMETHYST colored Innocases in stock and SHIPPING!
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do you have any problem with dust accumulating on the case? cause i had problems with a htc case i got for my hero.

rawsoup said:
do you have any problem with dust accumulating on the case? cause i had problems with a htc case i got for my hero.
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Any type of case will eventually gather dust under it from usage/putting it in your pocket.
Or do you mean on the SURFACE of the case? The Innocase is a matte finish plastic case. I never had dust on the outside of the case but it would gather on the inside corners of the case. This is easily fixed by taking the case off every once in awhile and dusting it.

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Any type of case will eventually gather dust under it from usage/putting it in your pocket.
Or do you mean on the SURFACE of the case? The Innocase is a matte finish plastic case. I never had dust on the outside of the case but it would gather on the inside corners of the case. This is easily fixed by taking the case off every once in awhile and dusting it.
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yeah cause my current's phone's case gets dust on the surface... even when you have it in your pants for five minutes.... i decided to go caseless after that

I would go pantless before my phone went caseless
Not really
Anyways, a word of advice on seidio cases: hopefully they have learned their lesson, but the Innocases that initially went out for the Evo actually damaged the phone and left permanent marks on the corners. Seidio corrected this somewhat quickly, but if you think your case doesn't fit right, DON'T USE IT. Wait to see what happens to other people first >.>

redandblack1287 said:
I would go pantless before my phone went caseless
Not really
Anyways, a word of advice on seidio cases: hopefully they have learned their lesson, but the Innocases that initially went out for the Evo actually damaged the phone and left permanent marks on the corners. Seidio corrected this somewhat quickly, but if you think your case doesn't fit right, DON'T USE IT. Wait to see what happens to other people first >.>
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Yes, I'm was a bit wary of pre-ordering the case for the Epic since it hasn't even come out yet.
I remember that when they first released cases for the Nexus One, after about 2 weeks they updated the design and changed it a bit.
I'm gonna post a bunch of pictures once I receive the Seidio case, which should be around the time I get my Epic!

NeonMonster said:
Yes, I'm was a bit wary of pre-ordering the case for the Epic since it hasn't even come out yet.
I remember that when they first released cases for the Nexus One, after about 2 weeks they updated the design and changed it a bit.
I'm gonna post a bunch of pictures once I receive the Seidio case, which should be around the time I get my Epic!
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tomorrow? but seriously i hope that seido makes extended batteries, especially the 1750 mA one. it may be a small difference but it helps

Sprint case is atually decent... cheaper
Sprint's case for the Epic is actually decent... nothing near as crappy as the moment. The even better news... it's $20 (and if you're premier, then it's 25% off).
My one complaint is that the back has some sort of weird checker textured rubber surface that looks like it's supposed to be no-slip but really isn't that much better than the rubberized plastic... not a huge deal but it does add a bit more thickness than I'd imagine a nice Seidio would.

wto605 said:
Sprint's case for the Epic is actually decent... nothing near as crappy as the moment. The even better news... it's $20 (and if you're premier, then it's 25% off).
My one complaint is that the back has some sort of weird checker textured rubber surface that looks like it's supposed to be no-slip but really isn't that much better than the rubberized plastic... not a huge deal but it does add a bit more thickness than I'd imagine a nice Seidio would.
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I tried that case from sprint that you are referring to and it felt like the tabs that held the front bezel on were unnecessarily large and would put pressure on the sliding mechanism over time.

remedy22 said:
I tried that case from sprint that you are referring to and it felt like the tabs that held the front bezel on were unnecessarily large and would put pressure on the sliding mechanism over time.
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Yes, this is how i feel with the Seidio Innocase. Posting a review in a second.

Review:
Upon getting the case, it was pretty much what I was expecting it to be. A plastic snap on case. The texture of the case is extremely pleasant, soft and grippy but still very sturdy feeling. Similar to the "Rubberized plastic" cases off ebay but feels much better quality.
Unlike other Innocase Surfaces, where there is a velvet felt lining on the back cover to protect the back from scratches, there is NO lining.
The case fully covers the camera and protrudes a bit out, so the camera DOES NOT touch the surface when placed down. Also, the case around the screen has a lip, so when placed screen down it won't touch the surface either.
The case as 4 main tabs on each end that snaps on to the phone. The tabs snap on securely on the phone, BUT the two tabs on the top of the screen rub against the bottom silver bezel of the phone.
The tabs are VERY THIN, but still not thin enough to not affect the sliding mechanism. When sliding open/close the keyboard it snags a bit and feels a bit less *springy* as the Epic normally is.
This might not be a problem for everyone, but I'm already EXTREMELY nervous about loosening the sliding keyboard. Feeling it snag everytime i close the keyboard is too much for me.
This case is very nice quality, but I'm not sure if I will be keeping it or returning it to seidio. I am contemplating sanding the tabs down a bit so they don't touch the bottom keyboard when closing.

I have been using the best buy's rebranded version of the innocase surface for the past few days. I had the same concerns as you about the case causing damage to the sliding mechanism.
As a temporary solution, I removed the phone's back cover and simply snapped the case on normally. When I slide out the keyboard now the mechanism feels just like it does without a case on at all.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.

remedy22 said:
I have been using the best buy's rebranded version of the innocase surface for the past few days. I had the same concerns as you about the case causing damage to the sliding mechanism.
As a temporary solution, I removed the phone's back cover and simply snapped the case on normally. When I slide out the keyboard now the mechanism feels just like it does without a case on at all.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
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Thanks for the input!
How much was the BestBuy version?
And, I tried the case without the back cover on, and while the slider feels a bit more smooth, the phone wiggles in the back cover, and i still feel like its rubbing on the bottom keyboard.
I have already emailed Seidio about this, and most likely will be returning it and waiting for a different case. I was looking at the tabs, and if you were to file them down any thinner, they would probably break very easy.

I too purchased the best buy version (which is made by seidio,just rebranded platinum plus), reason over the seidio version is that it was $5 more and came with a clip. Ill try the backless mod to see but I havnt noticed much rubbing on mine.
FWIW, id rather have a little scuff on the inner bezel than to drop it and scratch the sh!t out of it, or normal wear and tear scratches from sliding it in and out of my pocket (rough military material)
UPDATEA: I took the case off and realized it does hinder the slide a litte, now I must decide between butter smooth open and close, or full body protection...and I wonder if it will loosen the slider over time?
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they are now developing new colors, is what i was told in an email from seidio

Seidio Active X review

I ordered the Seidio Active X case the day it was released and just recieved it today. I originally purchased the Innocase Surface II when it came out but soon returned it. While I liked that one for the most part, I didn't like the power button/volume rocker cutouts and the phone was also a little loose in the case. I ended up purchasing one just like it at Best Buy (Platinum case) to last me until the Active X release. I can vouch for the shock protection because the first day I had it on the phone, I dropped it on pavement when getting out of my truck; no damage to the phone whatsoever, and barely scratched the case.
The Active X covers up both buttons and makes it much easier to operate. It fits perfect (doesn't cover up the speaker like another case, haha.) While the Innocase is a hardcase, the Active X is silicone with a plastic exoskeleton which I think will offer the same protection. It also has finger grooves which make it easier to hold. The only con that I can think of is that it may attract more dust than the innocase due to the silicone but I haven't really noticed any yet. So far I love the case, best one I've used so far. Now for some pictures...
Platinum (Innocase) on the left and Active X on the right
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The Active X is just a tad thicker than the Platinum but not too noticable once it's on the phone
The Active X is made of 2 pieces. A silicone wrap and a plastic exoskeleton
Front view with phone
Rear with phone
Active X in the holster

Good write up.. Please be sure and let us know how bad or if it attracts pocket lint.. I see you got the holster with it, will you be using that or putting it in your pocket?
It looks real good..

elijahblake said:
Good write up.. Please be sure and let us know how bad or if it attracts pocket lint.. I see you got the holster with it, will you be using that or putting it in your pocket?
It looks real good..
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Thanks! I usually just use the holster at work/around the office.
I've kept it in my pocket today and I do notice it holds on to pocket lint a little, mostly on the silicone edges of the phone, not on the rubberized plastic back. Not a dealbreaker for me because the lint is easily wiped/blown off.
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Smitty9803 said:
Thanks! I usually just use the holster at work/around the office.
I've kept it in my pocket today and I do notice it holds on to pocket lint a little, mostly on the silicone edges of the phone, not on the rubberized plastic back. Not a dealbreaker for me because the lint is easily wiped/blown off.
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looks like i'm going to have to go ahead and order one of these. Looks way better than the otterbox... Which I now have 2 and they're supposed to be sending me out my 3rd whenever it's revised

This looks like a winner to me. Maybe I'll buy this since I don't have warranty or insurance, and the oem case isn't gonna cut it.
Rockin' DJ05, Minimal Icognito, Clocked at 1.3Ghz

just placed my order, used XMAS15 for 15% off... I just thought AFTER i hit purchase, I hope this case fits in my car mount like my otterbox does...

elijahblake said:
just placed my order, used XMAS15 for 15% off... I just thought AFTER i hit purchase, I hope this case fits in my car mount like my otterbox does...
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Lucky you...the discount promotion started the day after I ordered mine. Hope it works out for you...I'm loving mine!
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Smitty9803 said:
Lucky you...the discount promotion started the day after I ordered mine. Hope it works out for you...I'm loving mine!
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that sucks.. I was trying to order the case and holster seperate and use XMAS20 which is supposed to be valid until 12/31 but it said it was expired??
Did you notice the holster in the bundle looks different than the holster sold seperately for the Active X?

elijahblake said:
that sucks.. I was trying to order the case and holster seperate and use XMAS20 which is supposed to be valid until 12/31 but it said it was expired??
Did you notice the holster in the bundle looks different than the holster sold seperately for the Active X?
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I didn't notice but I just looked at their website and you're correct, the holsters look different. I ordered the combo and they were packaged separate; not sure why they would sell 2 different holsters for the same case.
I have noticed one thing while using the holster that's a PITA. Removing the phone is no problem but putting it back in is a little difficult. The spring clip is tapered so you can slide the phone into the holster. The clip is so tight that it pulls the silicone away from the top of the phone if you try to slide it in. Sometimes I have to lift the spring clip with my finger just to get the phone in the holster.
Not a huge deal but just a little annoying. I'm hoping it just needs to be broken in a little, if not I might be contacting Seidio.
Not trying to be real picky but it doesn't seem to work the way it was designed to.
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elijahblake said:
Did you notice the holster in the bundle looks different than the holster sold seperately for the Active X?
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It's an optical illusion. The picture of the holster separately was taken at an odd angle. This case is smaller than the Otterbox Commuter, so should fit in a car dock the Otterbox fit in. I've ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200w car dock that I am hopefully I can use with this case, with slight modification. I love this case, BTW. Very happy I waited for it to come out.

SupraLance said:
It's an optical illusion. The picture of the holster separately was taken at an odd angle. This case is smaller than the Otterbox Commuter, so should fit in a car dock the Otterbox fit in. I've ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200w car dock that I am hopefully I can use with this case, with slight modification. I love this case, BTW. Very happy I waited for it to come out.
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do you use the holster? do you have any problems with the hinge as reported above?
Please let us know if the Garmin mount works.. That'd be great

I've used the holster a couple times. I lift the hinge with my index finger as I push the phone back into the holster. Never occurred to me to try just pushing the phone back against the hinge to force the hinge up and out of the way. Yeah, I checked it, not a good idea. That may work with a hard case, but (as the original poster noted) will not work with this case. Not even an issue I would have noticed, though.
I don't expect to use the holster much and only got it due to the 20% off promotion on orders over $50. I got this case over the Otterbox because it is thinner and I intend to keep my phone in my front pocket. I'm not having issues with lint either as the silicone is more like synthetic rubber.
I love the look, feel, quality. Highly recommended. I found myself holding the phone way over my head to take video over the crowd today, something I would never have done before. The size, shape, grippy materials - it's not just how it's protected if you drop it - it's that you feel like it won't slip out and drop now.
Note that only the phone's back cover is on the case, so the 2 pieces of the case are not together as well as they would be with the case on the phone. I was just documenting alignment.

do you feel like the silicon lip makes it hard to hit keyboard buttons on the edge of the screen?

Yes, I do. It is especially an issue dragging shortcuts between homescreens as I get right to the edge of the screen, hit the lip, and drop what I meant to drag to the next screen. The silicone-rubber lip doesn't cover the screen at all, or even come within a mm of doing so (it stops about halfway between the edge of the glass and edge of the actual screen). But to hit the edge of the screen with the tip of a typically fat finger requires pushing the silicone-rubber over a bit. It is an annoyance, but I have been able to accomplish everything I've set out to do without removing the case because this lip is soft silicone rather than hard plastic. I considered trimming it back a little with an exacto, but I suspect the silicone-rubber would no longer stay against the phone as well if it did not extend over the glass as much to provide tension due to the reduced circumference of the edge.

so has anyone had the holster come broken? mine works great, except the positional lock that the holster is supposed to have doesnt work, and there is visible damage to the plastic washer that holds the belt clip to the actual holster. annoying, i just got it today!

radeonDEUS said:
so has anyone had the holster come broken? mine works great, except the positional lock that the holster is supposed to have doesnt work, and there is visible damage to the plastic washer that holds the belt clip to the actual holster. annoying, i just got it today!
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no, i used mine one day and it just ain't me...

Got mine today. Love the look and protection. Does anyone feel like the rubber polymer is slippery? I might return just because it feels so slippery to the touch. Maybe I can treat it with a surfactant or something to change the feel.

werdpark said:
Got mine today. Love the look and protection. Does anyone feel like the rubber polymer is slippery? I might return just because it feels so slippery to the touch. Maybe I can treat it with a surfactant or something to change the feel.
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The bottom part will become loose over the next couple days. That's the reason I returned mine.
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Deciding between an Active X and an Otterbox Commuter... which one should I get? I've been able to find them in different places for about the same price so I pretty much need to know which one is better.
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sageDieu said:
Deciding between an Active X and an Otterbox Commuter... which one should I get? I've been able to find them in different places for about the same price so I pretty much need to know which one is better.
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I've got both and personally, I like the seido better.. I like the looks and the way it feels
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[REVIEW] Incipio Silicrylic

I just got my Incipio Silicrylic case in and I like it so much that I figured I would type up a quick review for you guys.
So as most of you all know, I have a little bit of a problem with buying cases for my phone. I've got probably 15 or so cases laying around that range anywhere from expensive name brand cases like the Otterbox Defender all the way down to cheap-o ebay cases that cost $1.99. Generally I get a case, try it on, hate it, and toss it aside in one of my drawers. There have been only a few cases that I have actually liked enough to use in my day to day life, mainly the Diztronic TPU, Otterbox Commuter, Seidio Surface, and now the Incipio Silicrylic which I think is the favorite of the bunch.
Right out of the box you can tell that this is a very high quality case, and Incipio had both form and function in mind when designing it. It is a 2 part case, a'la Otterbox Commuter or Casemate Tough (which I also own). It consists of an inner silicone layer with an external hard plastic layer. It doesn't feel rigid enough to be polycarbonate but I could be wrong. The hard shell has a very nice soft touch coating to it that adds to its classy look and feel. It is very easy to put together, which is my main complaint about the Commuter, and I must say it looks VERY stylish. I opted to go against the grain and picked up the two tone light/dark gray case and man is it slick looking on my gray One X. I generally go for black cases but I'm glad I stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one because it does add a lot of style to the already sexy looks of the One X.
The case is surprisingly slim for what it is, and feels great in the hand. I think it's about the same thickness as the Commuter, but it just feels like a much higher quality case. I think that the added thickness only helps make the phone feel more substantial, and doesn't add any uncomfortable bulk whatsoever. These types of cases naturally add a significant amount of thickness versus say a TPU case, but the way Incipio designed it, it doesn't FEEL like it's that much thicker. It really feels just slightly thicker than my Diztronic TPU. I took a picture of the phone next to the case so you can see just how much thickness is added. But honestly, no picture can actually convey it, you need to hold it in your hand and you'll see what I mean. It's splendid.
The case is designed to fit both the S4 LTE One X that we have and the international Tegra version. While other cases that are designed for both tend to favor the international version with the camera cutouts, I am happy to report that they chose to align the cutout to fit the S4 version, so the camera here is dead center of the cutout and everything is perfectly aligned. Unlike the Otterbox Commuter which has flaps covering the ports, the Incipio Silicrylic just has cutouts so it is a little less protective in that regard. Also, unlike the Commuter which has the plastic gripping the top and sides of the device, the Silicrylic grips the corners which in my opinion is a much better design. Aside from the fact that when you drop your phone it is the corners that tend to take the most abuse, it is just way easier to install and remove the case. My biggest complaint about the Commuter was that I always felt like I was going to break the phone whenever I tried to take the case off. It is so difficult to do that I really just stopped using the case. I am happy to report that this case is an absolute cinch to install and remove.
The power button and volume rocker are very easy to press thanks to the raised silicone over the respective buttons. It actually makes them easier to press which is a very welcome change. The case does have a nice lip around the front so you can definitely lay it down on its face without worrying about the screen getting scratched. I am also happy to say that the camera lens is completely recessed in the back of the case so there is no chance whatsoever of it getting scratched/damaged when laying the case down on its back. It did come with a basic screen protector but I hate screen protectors so it's not going on my phone and I have nothing to report about it.
Overall I am VERY happy with this case, which says an awful lot all things considered, and I recommend it highly for anyone looking for a case that offers a little more protection than your standard TPU case would. It is safe to say that this one will NOT be making its way to one of my giveaways any time soon
I got it for $29.99 from www.incipio.com.
Please forgive the crappy picture quality, these were taken from my iPad 3.
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Left to right- Case-Mate Tough, Incipio Silicrylic, Otterbox Commuter

I need to check out the Silicrylic. Awesome review. And it's not too bulk compared to others with the same protection.
And wow, it really does look nicer than the commuter.. I've been loyal to Otterbox for some time though, haha.
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Just ordered black/black.
Damn you and your enticing reviews. :-[

Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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Where are the pics I would love to see? I tried a commuter on at the local at&t store here and I was leaning towards it, I really liked the slim profile and the way the camera and flash cutouts were exact and separate not just one big cutout and I was surprised how slim the phone was still, It was super hard to put on and take off but I kinda like that since there is no battery and im not a fashionista switching cases all the time I would be rest assured when it fell the case wouldnt pop off.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and be sort of flappy letting dirt inside?

beyorj said:
Where are the pics I would love to see?
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They're in the OP...?
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theking_13 said:
They're in the OP...?
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Must be my work filtering them out.

No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here

gunnyman said:
No case for me I've ordered Ghost Armor. Now if would just get here
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I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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_MetalHead_ said:
I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?

_MetalHead_ said:
I completely forgot about that. I ordered mine like two weeks ago. They sure take their sweet ass time shipping it out.
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You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick

gunnyman said:
You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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man that's ridiculous! have you ever tried bestskinsever.com ? i've used them on all my devices dating back to the nexus one. I work outside all day everyday and they have done a fantastic job.

beyorj said:
Oh one other question where as the otter has only the rubber on the corners showing and the Icipio quite the opposite do you think the sides on the Incipio will stretch and get sort of flappy letting dirt inside?
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It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
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You'd think for 37 bucks installed for a SKIN they'd be a little quick
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Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.

_MetalHead_ said:
It's definitely a lot looser on the sides than the Otterbox and yeah, the possibility of dirt getting in is there. It's not annoyingly loose though, it stays snug on the phone unless you play with it.
Just got home from work and it was waiting for me. Really crappy packaging for what you pay. Everything is loose inside a cardboard tube, no printed box or anything like that. Instructions are on a printed piece of paper. I might get around to putting it on today.
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I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.

Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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beyorj said:
Metalhead are you looking to sell your commuter?
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I haven't decided what I'm doing with it just yet. Might hang on to it, might give it away here, I dunno.

gunnyman said:
I ordered mine from a Kiosk at the mall.
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They forgot to send me the side pieces!! ARGH!!!

metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.

xaey said:
metalhead, since you have so many cases I'm assuming you have or tried the seidio active case that comes with a kickstand.. would you recommend it? Ive been looking at it and I like the kickstand idea since I like to watch videos. i have the otterbox defender case right now but I feel like its a bit bulky for my taste. Any thoughts? I'm so close to buying it but I just need reassurance so I don't make a bad choice lol. Thanks and great review btw.
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I haven't tried the kickstand case but the regular active was my favorite case for my EVO. I've heard that the kickstand is kinda flimsy so I dunno. If they had an active for our phone without the kickstand I'd have snagged one by now but I'm not interested in the kickstand at all.
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hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case

aag777 said:
hello,
Does the Silicone Core catch the dust / lint?
btw, you should buy this one when it came out:
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-one-x-ballistic-life-style-smooth-series-case
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All silicone cases catch dust to an extent but because of how smooth the silicone is here, it's minimal. It's also hard to see any dust or lint on it because the silicone on mine is a very light gray so it hides it well. I'd imagine on a black one it would be a little more noticeable but it probably won't be that bad at all.
That's an interesting case. I'm not sure if I like it though, those corners are a little bulky for my tastes.
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Sena Ultra Slim Leather Case

I have been using Sena cases for a couple of years now and was looking for a nice case for my new Nexus 4. I spoke with Sena on Monday to find out when the Nexus 4 case would be available to buy, and was told sometime in January. I already have a Galaxy Nexus Sena Ultra Slim Leather Case, but it would not fit well. So, if there is anyone like myself who can not wait, I compared the dimensions of the Nexus 4 to the phones that Sena has cases already available for, and decided to purchased the HTC One X case and it fits wonderfully. It is a little longer than the Nexus 4, but that will give it better protection when dropping it. My Galaxy Nexus case I bought from Sena didn't even fit as well as this does. If you don't like it, Sena gives you a 2 week full return and refund. Both pictures have the Nexus 4 inside the case.
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I have been using Sena cases for a couple of years now and was looking for a nice case for my new Nexus 4. I spoke with Sena on Monday to find out when the Nexus 4 case would be available to buy, and was told sometime in January. I already have a Galaxy Nexus Sena Ultra Slim Leather Case, but it would not fit well. So, if there is anyone like myself who can not wait, I compared the dimensions of the Nexus 4 to the phones that Sena has cases already available for, and decided to purchased the HTC One X case and it fits wonderfully. It is a little longer than the Nexus 4, but that will give it better protection when dropping it. My Galaxy Nexus case I bought from Sena didn't even fit as well as this does. If you don't like it, Sena gives you a 2 week full return and refund. Both pictures have the Nexus 4 inside the case.
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Very nice! Thanks for the photos.
Easy to get the N4 in and out using the One X case?

lukesleepwalker said:
Very nice! Thanks for the photos.
Easy to get the N4 in and out using the One X case?
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Yes, and even easier than the Galaxy Nexus was with the case made for it after 6 month of usage.

After I broke my Galaxy Nexus, my Sena Slim case is lying around. I was hoping it might fit the Nexus 4, but it doesn't as you mention. Can you post some pictures so I could see how bad the fit is?
Thanks.

Do you use the phone in the leather case in your pockets? I love the look of that one and I hate the idea of covering up the beautiful N4 design with a TPU case. But i'm still trying to figure out how I use the leather case in day-to-day use.

aichemist said:
After I broke my Galaxy Nexus, my Sena Slim case is lying around. I was hoping it might fit the Nexus 4, but it doesn't as you mention. Can you post some pictures so I could see how bad the fit is?
Thanks.
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Sorry, I sold my Galaxy Nexus last night with the case.

lukesleepwalker said:
Do you use the phone in the leather case in your pockets? I love the look of that one and I hate the idea of covering up the beautiful N4 design with a case. But i'm still trying to figure out how I use the leather case in day-to-day use.
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I only use the case for carrying. When in my home and office, I place my phone on a Clingo universal dock.

I guess I'm asking if the leather case is slim enough to get in and out of jeans pockets.

lukesleepwalker said:
I guess I'm asking if the leather case is slim enough to get in and out of jeans pockets.
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Yes, very easily. They are very thin, but very durable.

It's not a case, just a pouch.
Personally I don't get why people get riled up about pouches. This one seems rather elegant so it seems like something I would use.
But the Mofi pouch... it's just an overpriced bag... You can get the materials for less than a dollar and it would only take an hour to cut and sew the punch yourself. The same can't be said for bumpers or TPU cases, or this leather pouch.
So what do you pouch users do with the pouch when you're using the phone? Slip it in your pocket? Hold it behind the phone? That's one of the reasons I bought a case, the Poetic Slimbook. It's leather and protects all parts of the phone, and in use the flap just has to be folded back behind the phone.

Hung0702 said:
But the Mofi pouch... it's just an overpriced bag... You can get the materials for less than a dollar and it would only take an hour to cut and sew the punch yourself.
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I paid $4.24 for mine, shipping included.
One hour of my time is worth more than $3.24. And that's if I could even do a proper job sewing.

Hung0702 said:
It's not a case, just a pouch.
Personally I don't get why people get riled up about pouches. This one seems rather elegant so it seems like something I would use.
But the Mofi pouch... it's just an overpriced bag... You can get the materials for less than a dollar and it would only take an hour to cut and sew the punch yourself. The same can't be said for bumpers or TPU cases, or this leather pouch.
So what do you pouch users do with the pouch when you're using the phone? Slip it in your pocket? Hold it behind the phone? That's one of the reasons I bought a case, the Poetic Slimbook. It's leather and protects all parts of the phone, and in use the flap just has to be folded back behind the phone.
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When in travel, I will put the case in one of my jacket pockets or in one of my back pockets. This is so I can hold and feel the phone, not the case.
BTW, how does the Poetic Slimbook case hold the phone? In the pictures on Amazon, I can't tell how it is attached to the case? Are there straps?

Sinocelt said:
I paid $4.24 for mine, shipping included.
One hour of my time is worth more than $3.24. And that's if I could even do a proper job sewing.
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Do you have a
Mofi pouch? I didn't really delve too much into that thread, but the OP had it quoted at $12. Way more than you'd pay for even a nice leather case. But at less than $5, thats not bad. Although I wouldn't consider it a value for the Mofi. The leather pouch in this thread seems quite nice and would be a steal at $5.
schoei1 said:
BTW, how does the Poetic Slimbook case hold the phone? In the pictures on Amazon, I can't tell how it is attached to the case? Are there straps?
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I think it's held in place by a hard plastic case. Search YouTube for "Poetic Slimbook iPhone 5" and you'll get a better idea of how it looks and functions. I posted the video review I found in one of the Poetic threads. Should be in my post history.

This
I'm a long term user of Sena cases, and I love them.
The first one I got was for my beloved iPhone 2G, may it RIP. The Sena slim pouch is a really well made quality product that I can warmly recommend to anyone.
I'm struggling with only a screen protector right now, so let's hope It'll be released for the nexus soon.

schoei1 said:
I have been using Sena cases for a couple of years now and was looking for a nice case for my new Nexus 4. I spoke with Sena on Monday to find out when the Nexus 4 case would be available to buy, and was told sometime in January. I already have a Galaxy Nexus Sena Ultra Slim Leather Case, but it would not fit well. So, if there is anyone like myself who can not wait, I compared the dimensions of the Nexus 4 to the phones that Sena has cases already available for, and decided to purchased the HTC One X case and it fits wonderfully. It is a little longer than the Nexus 4, but that will give it better protection when dropping it. My Galaxy Nexus case I bought from Sena didn't even fit as well as this does.
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Just received this same case (HTC One X) for my Nexus 4 and the case is very tight causing the power button to push on as I slide the phone into the case. I almost feel it is unusable unless it stretches some....
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It'll stretch out. I also bought the HTC One X ultra slim and after about a day my power and volume buttons were not being depressed as often. By the second or third day, it fit perfectly snug without depressing the power button.
I found the best way to remove the phone from the pouch is to hold the front and back of the phone about halfway down and push the bottom the the phone up. Push until enough of the top is exposed where you can grip the top sides and pull out of the pouch.
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Just ordered this case. It was between this and the Waterfield Suede Jacket (cheaper, not made of real leather if you care about that). Thanks to the OP for the photos and the tip. For anyone else interested there's a 20% coupon code for Sena that worked for me: PCWIPNK11. Just found it by searching online.

I'm having second thoughts about this case. Got it in the mail today. It is very tight. I had a hard time getting the phone out, after the first time I used it. I mean, a really hard time.
I know there's a break in period. However, because the leather is not very soft or pliable the pieces of leather that are folded in, at the edges of the case on the inside, where the case is sown together, rub pretty hard against the sides of the phone as you slide it in and out. (They held down my power key effectively enough to turn the phone off.)
I'm concerned over time these rough tabs of leather will scuff up the rubbery material on the sides of the Nexus 4. Even putting the phone in the case once and pulling it out, seemed to make some very minor (hard to see) scuffs. I don't want the break in period itself to damage the edges of the phone. And even after that, given the rough feel of these tabs of leather, I wonder if they'll scratch the edges of the phone.
I'm not expecting the phone to stay perfect forever, but I don't think a case acquired to protect the case should potentially be scuffing it up instead. I can see how it wouldn't be a problem with a phone that had sides made of smoother plastic or metal material. But I'm not sure the rubbery material on the Nexus 4 is going to hold up to abrasion very well.
I see now why many of the other higher quality leather cases fold the sewn together edges outward, away from the inner pocket for the phone.

Holsters for LG V30

Similar to the LG V30 "cases" thread -- but specifically for belt holsters/wallet style holder for the LG V30. I do NOT like to stick my phone in my pants pocket, where's there's car keys, coins, etc that may scratch the display. Even with a bumper case, I also use a belt-style holster for my smartphones. My wife uses something similar to stick her phone in her purse, to protect against all the metal objects in there. We both have TPU bumper cases for drops. This is for additional protection when not using the phone and means to carry it.
These are my search parameters, but you can change them... You can narrow to type of material, design, whatever. Right now there's almost a thousand search results and that will probably only increase!
LG V30 HOLSTERS: EBAY LISTINGS -- LOWEST PRICES FIRST, FREE SHIPPING, BUY IT NOW, WORLDWIDE SEARCH.
SOME of the belt style holsters do attach to the back of the phone, so there may some overlap in the "cases" and "holsters" threads -- but I thought this category is also important as it's not the bumper cases or even hybrid cases.
EXAMPLES:
Leather Sideways Holster/Case for Cell Phones COMPATIBLE WITH Otterbox Symmetry (or Otterbox Defender)
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Here's a leather belt LG V30 holster that is wide enough to also let you have a bumper case on your phone. Just specify in the drop down menu how big you want "Otterbox Symmetry" big or "Otterbox Defender" big? Of course, prices change, but that's the price right now.
Here's the rugged nylon type my wife likes:
Luxmo Vertical Holster Belt Clip Pouch Holster/Case
$5.95 with FREE shipping
Just specify in the drop down menu you want LG V30.

I usually do the seidio surface/holster combo but they are not out yet.

I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.

steve841 said:
I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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Interesting.

steve841 said:
I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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@steve841 and @ChazzMatt, just wanted to say I bought both of these products and steve841 is right, these go perfectly together. The fit is perfect. It feels really secure.

steve841 said:
I snagged this for the belt clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0764MK8TT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And am using this phone case
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0734ZX4RH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work perfectly together.
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Hey, thanks for that. I will not buy this phone without a holster -- I need it for work -- and I hate the thought of running the V30 with an ugly case. Your setup might do the trick until a case-free holster is released.
On that note, I chatted with Seidio and emailed Encased.
They both told me there are no current plans for naked holster (Sedio "Spring Clip" series and Encased "Case Free" series). But the V30 is getting enough strong buzz that I'm counting on there being demand for it.
In the past, I've compared dimensions of other phones and found holsters that were a close enough fit to hold me over. I'm not finding a good candidate for this phone.

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any reason why you will not be making surface cases for the LGV30
I see it for S8 and google hones
I've been using that case on everyone of my phones
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We just do not see the market for that device.
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huh its top 3 in the market today top tier phone and ranks with the pixedl 2 xl and note 8
so no holster either than I asume? Read
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Hey Now! I've got my chosen combo.
For the holster, I picked up the Encased Duraclip that Steve841 linked to above. Note that unlike the Seidio Spring Clip, which has a great and easy to use mechanism to "clip in" and "clip out" the phone in a very fluid motion, this particular Encased holster requires the phone to be slid in lengthwise, and it's a friction fit -- there's no positive latch.
I also tried out faux leather holsters by Goalany and SumacLife from Amazon. The Goalany unit was too room -- it could handle a 3/4" phone or a thick Otterbox case. The SumacLife was a good fit, but not the swiftest to get the phone out.
https://www.encased.com/products/lg...-series-slim-grip-case-belt-clip-smooth-black
I ordered a bunch of cases to try out. Didn't like the Ringke Fusion clear. It's two pieces and as shown in other posts, is going to yellow. The Ringke Onyx was acceptable but I'm not a fan of the raised edge along either side of the screen. The TopAce Ultra Thin was probably my runner up. The case that came with the Encased holster is hard plastic and durable, but interferes slightly with my Tylt Vu charger (I have to slide the phone about 1/2 inch up the incline to get the charger to activate, then I can let it sit in the cradle properly and it charges no problem. Oh -- all of these cases worked well with the Encased holster.
The case I ended up with? The Lumion Huey. It's pretty minimal. The case is every so slightly raised along the top and bottom edges of the phone, but its edges sit a little lower along the sides, unlike the others. It's a compromise of protection for usability. It slides very nicely into the Encased holster, about the same amount of resistance The design along the back reminds me of the Pixels. I really like how they created a symmetric cut-out for the camera and flash -- this design decision makes the other cases look weird. The sides of the case are every so slightly ribbed in the long direction for grip, while enhancing the slide-in / slide-out properties of the holster. All of the cutouts are excellent with the exception of the audio jack, which is just slightly off (visible, but less than a millimeter).
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/08/lumion-announces-three-cases-for-the-lg-v30.html
As an aside, I wasn't too sure what to expect of the Huey, but it showed up in a plastic retail display package that looks like it should cost more than the TPU case contained inside!

Just seen this on encased. I am ordering one now.

killakarl said:
Just seen this on encased. I am ordering one now.
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Ah, thank you but curses! Also available on Amazon for $16, I see.
I have five holsters for other phones in front of me, delivered yesterday from Amazon.
I was just minutes away from transplanting the spring clip from a Seidio iPhone 6 plus holster onto a Seidio holster for the Nexus 6, which would have given me the perfect fit for my V30 in its slim Lumion Huey case.
I'm ordering the Encased holster now, but I'm going to hang on to my collection of others until I receive it, just to hedge my bet.

I am just excited for a spring clip. I absolutely dislike the ones you have to slide. The horizontal clip seems way to finicky. Sometimes I have to use both hands to get it out. So it is an definite for me to have the spring clip. I asked them earlier if they were going to have them and they told me no. So I was pleasantly surprised to see this.

Well poop, the Encased spring clip holster arrived today and it's s no-go with the TPU case I'm using.
I'm sure it's fine with the big, clunky., ugly hard plastic case that's included. With TPU there's a 1/8 gap between the screen and face of holster; it rattles around like mad.
I think I'll have to go with my hybrid Seidio setup of the iPhone 6 plus holster and Nexus 6 clip.

Nay Tyzon said:
Well poop, the Encased spring clip holster arrived today and it's s no-go with the TPU case I'm using.
I'm sure it's fine with the big, clunky., ugly hard plastic case that's included. With TPU there's a 1/8 gap between the screen and face of holster; it rattles around like mad.
I think I'll have to go with my hybrid Seidio setup of the iPhone 6 plus holster and Nexus 6 clip.
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I don't think the case that came with it was too bulky. But at least the hole for the headphone jack is a little better than the other cases I have. It looks to be off a bit still. But even having smaller cases, I still don't like the wiggle but at least it won't be in my pocket. I dislike having my phone's in my pocket. The spring clip is a must though.

killakarl said:
I don't think the case that came with it was too bulky. But at least the hole for the headphone jack is a little better than the other cases I have. It looks to be off a bit still. But even having smaller cases, I still don't like the wiggle but at least it won't be in my pocket. I dislike having my phone's in my pocket. The spring clip is a must though.
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I'm using at Lumion Huey TPU case, and it's very similar in dimensions to the other TPU cases I ordered up, made by Ringke and TopACE.
As long as I can find a way to get Seidio's pin removed from, then resecured back into the spring clip hinge, I'll be golden with their iPhone 6 Plus holster for the V30.
Frustrating.

Nay Tyzon said:
I'm using at Lumion Huey TPU case, and it's very similar in dimensions to the other TPU cases I ordered up, made by Ringke and TopACE.
As long as I can find a way to get Seidio's pin removed from, then resecured back into the spring clip hinge, I'll be golden with their iPhone 6 Plus holster for the V30.
Frustrating.
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You might need a link remover like for a watch band.

My Supcase Unicorn Beetle Pro case has a holster. It's ugly and oldskool 90s like but it's there. I just use it as a stand though for watching videos.
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I'm using my old Note 4 Pdair holster case with my LG V30 WITH the spigen neo hybrid case. Fits pretty good. I'm happy with it

I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

seang said:
I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have the same... Used one in my N6 as well... Great case and holster does work on belt nicely.
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seang said:
I have this case. i dont use the belt clip/holster but its of good quality and the case is pretty awesome.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGX1TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Oh and Seang... If you're not using the holster, you can always send it my way! Lol!