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Hi everybody, this is my first post on these forums, although I have been reading them for over a year! Anyways, I was looking at buying a case for my Sensation that would keep it safe, but at the same time not adding to much bulk. I have narrowed it down to 4 cases, that I'm sure will all offer the level of protection I need, I am just wondering which one is the least bulky and slimmest.
Case-Mate Tough Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Tough-Cases.asp
Case-Mate Pop! Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
Otterbox Commuter
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Comm...=UTF8&qid=1320160752&sr=8-1&tag=5336653508-20
Naztech Vertex
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-GRAY-...=300611783107&ps=63&clkid=5006598650185159423
I was looking at the Seidio with the kickstand, but I don't like all the exposed rubber as that would make it more lint-prone, and more difficult to get out of the pocket(one of my top pritorities).
Thanks in advance!!!
galaxyhtc said:
Hi everybody, this is my first post on these forums, although I have been reading them for over a year! Anyways, I was looking at buying a case for my Sensation that would keep it safe, but at the same time not adding to much bulk. I have narrowed it down to 4 cases, that I'm sure will all offer the level of protection I need, I am just wondering which one is the least bulky and slimmest.
Case-Mate Tough Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Tough-Cases.asp
Case-Mate Pop! Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
Otterbox Commuter
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Comm...=UTF8&qid=1320160752&sr=8-1&tag=5336653508-20
Naztech Vertex
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-GRAY-...=300611783107&ps=63&clkid=5006598650185159423
I was looking at the Seidio with the kickstand, but I don't like all the exposed rubber as that would make it more lint-prone, and more difficult to get out of the pocket(one of my top pritorities).
Thanks in advance!!!
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the otterbox's rubber on its case looked low grade compared to the seidios and case mates. it looked like what trident was using..
i was looking into the naztech but i didnt like how there is a bar on the top of the screen lol. id like to see a review on it. might get the case mate pop
If it helps your decision I had one otterbox which I had to have replaced thru otterbox due to silicone stretches and the phone will actually slide up and down in the case. had the replacement for about a month and just took off the second one today due to complaints of me sounding muffled and any back to the old dependable tpu case even though it is a ***** to get out my pocket and attracts lint it is my fave
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fireishott said:
If it helps your decision I had one otterbox which I had to have replaced thru otterbox due to silicone stretches and the phone will actually slide up and down in the case. had the replacement for about a month and just took off the second one today due to complaints of me sounding muffled and any back to the old dependable tpu case even though it is a ***** to get out my pocket and attracts lint it is my fave
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yeah.. and if you watch the video reviews on it they didnt seem to pleased either lol. im dispointed in otterbox for this case.
Thanks for the info, i don't know though, was the otterbox easy to get in/out of your pocket.
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Thanks for the info, i don't know though, was the otterbox easy to get in/out of your pocket.
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Yeah it was super easy due to the hard plastic that covered the silicone layer that is one thin I miss about it and am still on the fence about putting it back on. I will say my phone survived a few high drops ( I am a cable tech and it fell from a ladder about 18 feet to concrete with out a scratch)
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Wow, you just made my decision harder.... !!! Haha thanks though, i'm sure i can't go wrong with either of these cases, but I just want to know which is the best.
OK, I'm pretty sure that the Tough Case and Vertex are out:
Tough Case: I saw that the rubber wraps around the screen on the phone, and can attach lint, also, it does seem a bit bulky.
Vertex: Lack of information is difficult. From the pics I don't think it'll work out for me.
Personally I use zagg skins now. They are seriously epic. I have always hated all phone cases because of the bulk they add no matter how thin. But the zagg skins are tough...real tough. And add essentially no weight/thickness to the device. When I got mine i was trying to scratch the back and screen to no avail. zagg also offers a lifetime warranty, but I have no idea what their limits are on it. Plus you can customize it with any picture you want.
Just my opinion. Good luck with your choice.
I have both Case Mate POP and Otterbox Commuter... otterbox has far better plastic because it cant get scratched at all. The case mate pop looks like it's 10 years old after a week. Still I user POP rather than the otterbox because the rubber on otterbox is like a MAGNET for all the dirt that is around you. I used to clean the rubber, and put it in my pocket, and when I get it out it's entirely covered with dust... I don't even know what were they thinking when they were making it. Another thing about the otterbox is that the earphone jack cover never fits like it is supposed to.
I ordered this a week ago because it looks funny
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensat...-Sensation-Sensation-SE-Tut-Silicone-Case.asp
I will order the case mate tough also... I hope that will be what I want at last
Wow, thanks for the info! So which one of those has a thinner/less bulky form factor, and is easier to get in/out of your pocket?
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I bought a Yoobao case off of Ebay, I love it. It is very tough and thin holds the phone tight.
Ehh, thanks for the info, but I already have a TPU and while it is nice and slim, I want something with a little more protection.
I'll put my two cents in, I just got the vertex and I'm very impressed. I've had the commuter and didn't like it. The plastic seemed cheap to me and was too slick. I also had a tpu case that was ok but I didn't think it would protect very well and made the power difficult to press. The vertex is quality, looks and feels very nice and fits great.
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Hi, thanks for the input! Does the back material make it easy to get in & out of pockets easily? And also, is it thinner than your otterbox?
galaxyhtc said:
Hi everybody, this is my first post on these forums, although I have been reading them for over a year! Anyways, I was looking at buying a case for my Sensation that would keep it safe, but at the same time not adding to much bulk. I have narrowed it down to 4 cases, that I'm sure will all offer the level of protection I need, I am just wondering which one is the least bulky and slimmest.
Case-Mate Tough Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Tough-Cases.asp
Case-Mate Pop! Case
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Pop-Cases.asp
Otterbox Commuter
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Comm...=UTF8&qid=1320160752&sr=8-1&tag=5336653508-20
Naztech Vertex
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-GRAY-...=300611783107&ps=63&clkid=5006598650185159423
I was looking at the Seidio with the kickstand, but I don't like all the exposed rubber as that would make it more lint-prone, and more difficult to get out of the pocket(one of my top pritorities).
Thanks in advance!!!
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Haven't tried the Case Mates yet, nor the Seidio, BUT:
Naztech is a POS - crappy build, plain & simple.
Otterbox's silicone is too damn loose - quoting others here.
Just saying......
Well, I've been on these forums reading for about 5 months now, but this is my first post...
I've had the Casemate Tough Case for the same amount of time I've had my Sensation; about 5 months.
The tough case's hard backing makes it very easy to slip in and out of your pocket. The only exposed rubber is a small section at the top and bottom of the phone and a very thin rim around the screen, the rest is the hard plastic. I never notice that it's collecting lint\dirt, except when I remove the case, there is a small rim of dust collected under the rubber rim, but you can't see it until the case is off.
The exposed rubber parts always look clean and smooth, same goes for the hard plastic outer shell.
The farthest I've dropped my phone with the case on is off the bar... so maybe 4 feet or so? No damage to the phone or the case.
I haven't tried out any other smartphone cases, so I don't have a large frame of reference, but I haven't had a single issue with the tough case. Hope this helps!
master1454 said:
Haven't tried the Case Mates yet, nor the Seidio, BUT:
Naztech is a POS - crappy build, plain & simple.
Otterbox's silicone is too damn loose - quoting others here.
Just saying......
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Have you actually tried the naztech case? I'm sitting here right now literally starting at it trying to find a problem with something and I can't. I can't compare it with the tough case but its better than the otter.
Like I said before, and I don't know if this even matters, the naztech has cut outs for all the holes on the back cover, none of the other two piece cases have that feature.
As far as the plastic, the naztech has a rubberized back which makes it easier to hold than the otter but still slides into a my pocket easy.
i think you guys should check momax case....
For what it's worth...
I picked up one of these on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055DHCKS/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
Inexpensive, fits very well, easy to slip on and off, isn't a lint magnet, reminds me of the great Boxwave slip cover I had on my Nexus One.
Highly recommended.
Got this coming in the mail and will post feedback when I get it. Basically an otterbox copy I resorted to until an otterbox comes out unless the incipio is legit
So the case came and I am very impressed with it. The quality and details of cutouts and overall fit are perfect and it comes with a perfect cut screen protector as well. I tried the D3O case at T-Mobile and can say that case makes the phone longer and wider looking while the Silicrylic maintains the slimness and does not lengthen or widen the phone very much. Check this case out!
Also FYI, I emailed Otterbox and they do not plan on making a case for the Blaze.
Looks pretty nice. If/when I get this phone I might have to get one of these as well.
Yea it's a nice case for anyone that likes the higher protection cases. I may check out the feather case as well idk, love the phone and getting ready to root and V6
myorks1127 said:
So the case came and I am very impressed with it. The quality and details of cutouts and overall fit are perfect and it comes with a perfect cut screen protector as well. I tried the D3O case at T-Mobile and can say that case makes the phone longer and wider looking while the Silicrylic maintains the slimness and does not lengthen or widen the phone very much. Check this case out!
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Can you get a comparison picture of the two cases? I have the D30 case and it's a little bulky. I'm new to the smart phone thing and I'm scared to break it if I drop it. I'm just hard on stuff in general. Do you think the incipio would protect it as good as the D30?
I don't have the D3o so I cant make that comparison but I tried the D3o at the store and hated it. The silicrylic is nice and does not add too much size to it. I am using the feather for now but I still am keeping the silicrylic around...
Has anyone found theirs becoming discolored on the back and sides? Is there anyway to clean it? I have the purple one and not sure if its just from where I hold it, but it just looks dirty and I cant figure out how to get it clean.
any way to clean the case? Mine is getting disgusting I'm almost ready to throw it out
So I decided to do a review on a case which I've been using since my HTC One M7 days. It's the Urban Armor Gear case. This is my first ever review so I do apologise if it seems a bit biased but I'll try and make it as honest as possible.
Let's start off with some basic overview of the product itself.
The UAG Rugged Case for the HTC One M9 is a fused composite case that consists of a hard polycarbonate plastic and soft (but rigid to the feel) rubber. I personally love the military design of the back of the case. The rugged feeling is further enchanced by the rubber bolts that are near the edge of the case. The corners have rubber bumpers that absorbs impact from a drop on the corner of the device because let's face it, no device drops face down all the time right? A new addition from the old M7 case is the grips on the side of the case. I did find myself trying to grip my M7 firmly when I took it out of my pocket with the old case that didn't have the grips at the side but with the new M9 case, the added side grips are a godsend. While not everyone is into the solidness and rugged feel, I personally LOVE it.
Picking it up, you can immediately feel how solidly built it is with the plastic and rubber construction. It definitely adds some heft to the device but there's always two sides to a coin. I personally love the added weight because it tells me that I have a quallity product in my hands and I'm not afraid that anything will dent at all should a drop occur. Doing some research, there are other cases out there that have similar features like the Otterbox series of cases. I find that two seperate pieces is way too troublesome for me as assembly and deassembly can be a pain whereas the UAG can easily slip in and out although it's a bit difficult to get it out once it's in there which is good so I know that my M9 won't fly out of the case anytime soon lol.
Everyone knows about that shiny black top on the M9 right? It's the IR Blaster. UAG has actually thought of that and made a cut out at the top of the case for the IR! A nice addition! The only problem that I could find with the case after about one week of use is that the buttons are a bit hard to press straight out of the box. You need a period of "burn-in" for the rubber at the buttons to soften up before it feels normal to press. Another thing is the lack of colour options on the website. It's currently available in Ash (Smoked) and Maverick (Transparent) which is really little compared to when I had the M7 and it had colours like Aero, Outland and so on. I do hope UAG brings those colour options back for the M9.
Other than that, I really have nothing else to say about it. It's a rugged and solidly built case and I really like it a lot. It has both beauty and protection in one. Not many cases have both. If you're in the market for a rugged case and don't like the hassle of a seperate piece case like Otterbox, look no further than UAG.
I hope I wasn't too biased in this first mini review of mine. Do add your opinion in the posts below. I'd love to hear what others think of UAG's recent colour options like ash and maverick as compared to the solid colours.
Looking for a new case myself. Was kind of sold on the tech 21 but I've never had uag before and might invest..
dladz said:
Looking for a new case myself. Was kind of sold on the tech 21 but I've never had uag before and might invest..
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If you're into the rugged protection type, then UAG is for you. But if you're into the slim cases or TPU cases, you might find that UAG cases adds a bit of weight and thickness to the phone.
Androidian10 said:
If you're into the rugged protection type, then UAG is for you. But if you're into the slim cases or TPU cases, you might find that UAG cases adds a bit of weight and thickness to the phone.
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If I could get away with it then I'd probably go without a case, but weirdly on the flip side to that, out of the cases I have had, I don't mind chunky ones, I'm not a small bloke by any means and have pretty big hands ( note 4 was no problem) having said that, I've just ordered the verge versus in titanium, that's a two parter, next pay day which is a few days I'm going to get a few of them, uag, spigen hybrid and if I can find a tough case with the dot style then I'll be more than happy with that. I'd prefer not lose a feature.
dladz said:
If I could get away with it then I'd probably go without a case, but weirdly on the flip side to that, out of the cases I have had, I don't mind chunky ones, I'm not a small bloke by any means and have pretty big hands ( note 4 was no problem) having said that, I've just ordered the verge versus in titanium, that's a two parter, next pay day which is a few days I'm going to get a few of them, uag, spigen hybrid and if I can find a tough case with the dot style then I'll be more than happy with that. I'd prefer not lose a feature.
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Maybe you could take a look at the Speck cases as well. I used to have the candyshell on my old old iPhone 3G S. Was a pretty good case with dual protection as well. I was choosing between the UAG and Candyshell as well. I'm planning on getting the Candyshell Grip for my next case.
Androidian10 said:
Maybe you could take a look at the Speck cases as well. I used to have the candyshell on my old old iPhone 3G S. Was a pretty good case with dual protection as well. I was choosing between the UAG and Candyshell as well. I'm planning on getting the Candyshell Grip for my next case.
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Still waiting on the verge to be delivered, I'm a massive fan of Tech 21 as they've actually revolutionized the technology, also they can accommodate a phone with minimal footprint.
I've never heard of speck but i'll have a nose and see what they have to offer.
Strictly speaking i would love to have the hunter f for my phone but i doubt they'll make one, best looking cases period.
dladz said:
Still waiting on the verge to be delivered, I'm a massive fan of Tech 21 as they've actually revolutionized the technology, also they can accommodate a phone with minimal footprint.
I've never heard of speck but i'll have a nose and see what they have to offer.
Strictly speaking i would love to have the hunter f for my phone but i doubt they'll make one, best looking cases period.
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I think the UAG stands out for me is because it eliminates the curved back of the phone. When you slip the phone into the case, it becomes a block so it won't wobble around when I put it on the table. But yeah, I'd say Speck and UAG are in the same category. But do come back with your views on the verge tho.
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I think the UAG stands out for me is because it eliminates the curved back of the phone. When you slip the phone into the case, it becomes a block so it won't wobble around when I put it on the table. But yeah, I'd say Speck and UAG are in the same category. But do come back with your views on the verge tho.
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Will do, should be here tomorrow.
Dude.... that's not related to the thread at all. Make a new one with your question.
If the case came in other colours like Black or Orange, I'd be all over it. I'm not a fan of the transparent cases. This does seem like a well built, nice looking case though.
nice looking case
Can somebody recommend a good leather holster with a belt clip for my Galaxy Note 4 that also fits it with the Spigen Tough Armor on it?
see: http://www.amazon.com/Turtleback-Ve...4475285&sr=8-3&keywords=turtleback+case+note4
Perhaps make one yourself?
You could always make one yourself if you're willing to learn the craft. It's really not as difficult as people think it is. The good part is you'll always have the means to do it for any other kind of project you're interested in... even your next phone. Of course, it'll initially be expensive depending on how many tools you buy, the dye, and the leather, but all worth it in the long run in my opinion. Plus it's fun! This is one I made for my Note 4. The N4 has a Samsung Cover on it and the leather case was wet-formed. Might be more than you had in mind but just thought I'd throw it out there.
You might try PDAir also... they have some ready made leather cases for the Note 3 (might fit the N4). I believe they carry a version that will fit even if you have some kind of minimal protective case on your phone. You might want to email them and inquire about it.
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/leat...ical-pouch-type-belt-clip-included-black.html
I actually did consider that as I have some salvaged leather from a old couch that I carved up for my little sister in case she needs it for her art projects. The ones I found online weren't of good quality and some of them even fell apart after days of usage.
I know what you mean about those cases falling apart. I've had them before for my ipods and such. One of the main reasons I got into doing my own leather.
Unfortunately, you can't use "couch" leather to make a wet-formed case for your phone. Couch leather is too soft and is the wrong type of leather for wet-forming... lacks structure. I imagine you could build some kind of case with that leather though, but you'll have to get creative and also build in some kind of backing to stabilize the belt clip. Online cases normally insert dense cardboard sandwiched in-between their leather to strengthen the clip area. Good luck in whatever route you choose.
Here's a helpful guy to learn much about leather working. He demonstrates a few projects, and also has other informative videos about tools, finishing, types of leather etc. Be sure to check him out if you want to get serious about doing small leather projects. You'll certainly realize it doesn't take much.
Watching this one will give you a very good idea about what needs to be done to achieve wet-forming cases... He doesn't use belt clips but rather belt loops. Still good info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIOGDykXJFQ
Here's a quick sleeve type case for his iphone... no belt clip though, but also good info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbvplFLjDmM
Hi all,
I've been browsing through Amazon for a decent leather folio case, but I couldn't find any decent option. All of them either have too big of a fingerprint cutout, too thick, use terrible PU leather, have borderline useless niche 'features' such as excessive card pockets (come on people, a phone case doesn't need to carry 5 credit cards AND spare cash), or kickstands, or all of the above. I'm looking for a neat, simplistic option without any frills. Now I know that Google does have some OEM cases on the Google Store, but I already tried that and I need more options to choose, namely leather color and the likes. My budget is around $70, maybe $80, but definitely lower than $90.
Any suggestions?
EDIT: Wraps such as those offered by Toast are out of the question. I accidentally dented part of the frame above the power button, so I want something to hide that.
Pouch. http://mediadevil.com/index.php/artisanpouch-leather-pouch-case-google-nexus-6p.html
Case (Horisontal/Vertical flip) http://www.noreve.com/en/nexus-6p/3229-huawei-nexus-6p-leather-case.html
Skin. https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6p
Pouch is wicked, I'd love it with the dbrand skin. I'd rather have the phone naked and the pouch during travel but that makes the pouch a silly buy. Taking out the phone ads only to dropping risk.
Case from Noreve looks amazing. I'd order it but the phone is already huge, I'd be walking around with a brick. Not sure if I should just go for the skin or safe out and get the case.
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Pouch. http://mediadevil.com/index.php/artisanpouch-leather-pouch-case-google-nexus-6p.html
Case (Horisontal/Vertical flip) http://www.noreve.com/en/nexus-6p/3229-huawei-nexus-6p-leather-case.html
Skin. https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6p
Pouch is wicked, I'd love it with the dbrand skin. I'd rather have the phone naked and the pouch during travel but that makes the pouch a silly buy. Taking out the phone ads only to dropping risk.
Case from Noreve looks amazing. I'd order it but the phone is already huge, I'd be walking around with a brick. Not sure if I should just go for the skin or safe out and get the case.
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Thanks for the reply. The pouches actually look wicked nice, but I was looking for an actual case.
I've actually looked at Noreve, but their fingerprint cutout is unnecessarily big. Otherwise, beautiful cases indeed. But the fingerprint thing is sort of a deal breaker for me.
I've actually had a dbrand for a while, and then I dropped my phone and made a small dent in the frame above the power button, so I need a case to cover that up. That, and dbrand skins aren't leather either. I've looked at the full coverage Toasted leather that was just released a day ago, but again, the power button issue means I really need a case. At least something better (read fancier) than my Verus right now.
late to the game...
but, there are the toast genuine leather wraps for the 6p
also, tetded leather case.
check them out.
i've been using the tetded since december.