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Seidio Surface case

So has anyone bought this case yet for the Charge? I notice that they are shipping these now according to their website. There aren't really any good pictures though, just the one of the back of the case. I would like to see what it looks like on the phone and what the coverage is in the front.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr2sscha-bl.htm
Thoughts?

I have one and did a full review over on AF CLICK HERE.

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I have one and did a full review over on AF CLICK HERE.
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Great review. I had the same case on my fascinate and the cutout around the power button made locking/unlocking the screen fairly difficult. I ended up sending it back and getting an active-x instead.
Do you have any issues accessing the power button or any of the the other ports?
If not, I may have to pick this one up. I'm running naked with no holster and it's driving me nuts!

I have had no issues. However, to be fair, I've owned a Seidio case for my past 5 phones so I may just be used to it.
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kelmar13 said:
I have one and did a full review over on AF CLICK HERE.
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Thanks for the great review. I too have used a Seidio on my Hero and EVO. When mine came in the mail today I was worried about the new style. But like you said, seems to hold very well.
Question. Do you use a second battery? How often do you take the case off? I feel like im gonna break it when i do.
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Question. Do you ever have trouble with the clip between the usb port and the volume buttons? Mine comes undone in my pocket EVERY time. This causes the bottom snaps to also come undone

kkeller87 said:
Question. Do you use a second battery? How often do you take the case off? I feel like im gonna break it when i do.
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Negative, but I take it off pretty regularly to keep dust and dirty down (and odin new ROMs). I found our pops apart fairly simply when I start at the slot under the hdmi out.
Question. Do you ever have trouble with the clip between the usb port and the volume buttons? Mine comes undone in my pocket EVERY time. This causes the bottom snaps to also come undone
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Yes, though not every time. Maybe once or twice a day... tops. I usually use the holster when I'm at work so I usually don't have the problem. Pushing left on the top piece (from the screen) will recreate the issue. More of an annoyance than a problem (didn't even notice it for a few weeks)!
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kelmar13 said:
I have one and did a full review over on AF.
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I've never owned a sedio case before, is it durable? it looks exactly like what i want but i feel like it might be kind of fragile. i've known people who owned cases with 2 snap-on pieces and they always break within 2 weeks of purchasing. maybe they just bought cheap ones?

crusey said:
I've never owned a sedio case before, is it durable? it looks exactly like what i want but i feel like it might be kind of fragile. i've known people who owned cases with 2 snap-on pieces and they always break within 2 weeks of purchasing. maybe they just bought cheap ones?
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They are definitely sturdy.
That being said, I find that the holster is what sells me on the product as it's extremely useful for me when I'm at work. Dollar for dollar, if you are looking for a similar case, Best Buy sells one that's almost identical. They'll even let you put it on the phone and try it before you purchase it.
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kelmar13 said:
They are definitely sturdy.
That being said, I find that the holster is what sells me on the product as it's extremely useful for me when I'm at work. Dollar for dollar, if you are looking for a similar case, Best Buy sells one that's almost identical. They'll even let you put it on the phone and try it before you purchase it.
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That sounds good, i guess my friend bought a cheap one. the rubberized part of the corners started to peel off, then the clips snapped off about 2 weeks after he bought it. just from your review and the youtube review i saw, it did look significantly sturdier from what he had bought but i was just kind of paranoid after seeing his.
and on the case at best buy, i did like it but i was looking for a rubberized hardshell case, that was the only real flaw i saw with that one. which brings me to my next question, is this one sort of rubberized? i initially thought it was but now i'm starting to think otherwise lol

crusey said:
and on the case at best buy, i did like it but i was looking for a rubberized hardshell case, that was the only real flaw i saw with that one. which brings me to my next question, is this one sort of rubberized? i initially thought it was but now i'm starting to think otherwise lol
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The Rocket Fish BB case has the same feel as the Seidio. Both are plastic but the Seidio is a hair thicker and has their signature "soft touch" that, IMO, is a nicer feel.
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kelmar13 said:
The Rocket Fish BB case has the same feel as the Seidio. Both are plastic but the Seidio is a hair thicker and has their signature "soft touch" that, IMO, is a nicer feel.
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I'm kind of leaning towards the seidio, mostly because i don't like the best buy brand too much i'll probably head down to BB tomorrow and take a look at it again. i really appreciate the help and quick responses

crusey said:
I'm kind of leaning towards the seidio, mostly because i don't like the best buy brand too much i'll probably head down to BB tomorrow and take a look at it again. i really appreciate the help and quick responses
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No problem. Let me know if any other questions!
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Does Best Buy sell the holster as well? I really want to try the holster with my case mate case. If I have to, I will get a second case as well

A good case

Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks

I use one from Acase that fits perfectly and looks good.
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Does your cases play nice with the touchstone?

saijaiantonio said:
Does your cases play nice with the touchstone?
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The A case works fine on the TouchStone
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saijaiantonio said:
Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks
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I've found that a lot of 1st gen iPad cases will work, as the are almost the exact same size. I currently have mine in a portfolio-style Belkin.

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saijaiantonio said:
Anyone have any ideas of what cases are available now-a-days for the touchpad? I have the original HP Custom Fit case but its deforming... I liked the case a lot too . I would like something slim and not bulky. Thanks
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I have a green gel one I like

simpat1zq said:
I had the official case as well, and had the same problems. I switched to THIS ONE and I like it a lot better. The stand part of it seems more sturdy.
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I have that case and love it so far. I got it off ebay

I use the official custom-fit case and I love it. Though it seems to start deforming rather quickly

wamuzu said:
I use the official custom-fit case and I love it. Though it seems to start deforming rather quickly
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oh good it's not just me. I thought it was because I was putting it in my mini backpack and all the stress the mini backpack was putting on it.
Shame too because I really really love this case I hope more devices get cases like this. maybe the new ones add in some metal wire or something so it doesn't stretch.
mine is mainly warping along the power port, volume keys and microphone port.

Scaregdearimasu said:
oh good it's not just me. I thought it was because I was putting it in my mini backpack and all the stress the mini backpack was putting on it.
Shame too because I really really love this case I hope more devices get cases like this. maybe the new ones add in some metal wire or something so it doesn't stretch.
mine is mainly warping along the power port, volume keys and microphone port.
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Mine did very quickly. I think its heat related as I have used several hours a day since I bought it.
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Good case
gradular said:
Mine did very quickly. I think its heat related as I have used several hours a day since I bought it.
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I have had the same problem. Has anyone had any luck getting the case un-deformed? Maybe somehow getting it to shrink using heat or another process? I really like the skin case, and can live with it the way it is, but would prefer not to have large gaps by the power and volume, and a hump by the usb port...
Thanks.

Mine is deformed too...

Frenel said:
Mine is deformed too...
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Yeah as did mine. I treated it with care too. I don't think it matters how you treat it, the area around the power button is going to go wonky

the official custom hp case is the best one for the pad. though mine not only got deformed, it got REALLY smooth too, compared to my sisters new one

I finally got sick of the deformed case. But I wanted a slim case with flip cover, and all the ones I found bulked it up more than I cared for. So, I made my own out of two cases. I bought the Poetic TPU case off eBay for $6. Then I used a razor blade to remove the flip cover from my deformed OEM case. After failing with Gorilla glue, I found that good old super glue does an excellent job of bonding the cover material to TPU without deforming it. Looks a little rough, think I'll make another. Next time though, I'll bond the cover at top, making it easier to open or close on the touchstone charger.

Nomedias said:
So, I made my own out of two cases.
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That's a really good idea! Thanks!

i am useing this one
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i cant post links so...
ebay
itm/Stand-Leather-Case-Cover-Screen-Guard-Protector-For-HP-Touch-Pad-TouchPad-/390350740795?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Cases_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item5ae2b79d3b

That's a nice compromise nomedias!
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I have done a little surgery to my original HP case. I cut off the parts that were warping. And actually, it worked out well. But after doing that, I bought a carbon fiber skin and a Touchstone charger and only use the case when I take it out of the house. It feels nice without a case.

The only case I've been able to get to play nice with my touchstone sadly is the stock hp touchpad case.

Cases Compatible with Dock

I've find this cases compatible with the Docking Station: :good:
http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Flip-Note-Style-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8857c304d4.html
http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Ultra-Thin-Cover-Set-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8858c304d4.html
but i like sooooo much this "bumper":
http://shop.brando.com/Sony-Xperia-Z-Metallic-Bumper_p8856c304d4.html
the problem is: does aluminum scratches the phone?

wow that's great a case compatible with the dock I wonder it the Aluminium case also fits in the doc too.:laugh:

zippo7kyller said:
I've find this cases compatible with the Docking Station: :good:
http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Flip-Note-Style-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8857c304d4.html
http://shop.brando.com/Simplism-Ultra-Thin-Cover-Set-for-Sony-Xperia-Z_p8858c304d4.html
but i like sooooo much this "bumper":
http://shop.brando.com/Sony-Xperia-Z-Metallic-Bumper_p8856c304d4.html
the problem is: does aluminum scratches the phone?
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it does not look like it has the cut out for the pogo pins ,so that would be useless

I have the dock (was in the box in Japan) and have been looking around for a case compatible with it.
The truth is that even 0.35mm thick cases are not compatible.
I am of course talking about cases that covers the sides and back of the phone.
Cases of this thickness have been tested and reported as non-compatible by Japanese users. They still require to push very hard on the phone to fit into the dock and it is hard to take it out after that.

I've also got a brodit car holder that uses the pogo pins.
So for me its even worse, not only does the case have to fit with the dock, but also the car holder.
And all these superthin cases are not cheap, don't want to drop 30 bucks USD on an experiment.

Case compatible dock
I just came across a dock on Ebay UK that has a removable section to allow the extra width needed for case's.
Ive ordered it so will report back when it arrives, from Hong Kong so may not be quick.
Excellent idea tho, something Sony should pick-up on maybe.

PaulFernxp said:
I just came across a dock on Ebay UK that has a removable section to allow the extra width needed for case's.
Ive ordered it so will report back when it arrives, from Hong Kong so may not be quick.
Excellent idea tho, something Sony should pick-up on maybe.
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Wow, nice, have got an link for us?

Looks awesome, but do the ...prongs reach the phone thru the case? All my googling found nothing on this particular on this dock. Can't wait for the link, as well.

Cant post links yet, search eBay UK for "xperia z case dock" it'll be about 3 down
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Just noticed, they also do white.
Mine is ordered so will post feedback when it arrives.
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Link for dock found by paulfernxp
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360697802802
And the white one
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=380679601055
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So I'm sure some of us have seen the aluminum cases/bumpers for the Z. Well, this is the first time I've seen one with the docking port (or whatever) exposed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Alumin...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2ec96c93b9
Except that I don't want gold, and rather'd have the bumper, not the case, this looks promising.

TracerBullitt said:
So I'm sure some of us have seen the aluminum cases/bumpers for the Z. Well, this is the first time I've seen one with the docking port (or whatever) exposed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Alumin...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item2ec96c93b9
Except that I don't want gold, and rather'd have the bumper, not the case, this looks promising.
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Thats weird...the other colors have theirs blocked off. Even though it has the holes in them, question is will it still fit the dock?
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chefnoob said:
Thats weird...the other colors have theirs blocked off. Even though it has the holes in them, question is will it still fit the dock?
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Exactly. I think I'll see if I can contact them to find if they have others like the gold one (maybe w/o the back). And, if anything, the aluminum bumper/case might fit into the expandable dock, mentioned on here, earlier.

Expandable dock won't be shipped to the Netherlands
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Metallijim said:
Link for dock found by paulfernxp
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360697802802
And the white one
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=380679601055
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Dock arrived this morning, and looks pretty impressive.
Dimesionally, it is exactly the same as the DK26 dock from Sony, the removable sleeve (to allow extra thickness for cases) is approx 1mm+ thick and very nicely
built into the unit - and easy to remove.
The charging pins are more than long enough to cope with a case as they are spring loaded.
Also, this dock also allows for charging from my laptop (DK26 does not work from a USB) which is handy.
TBH for the price difference - 6.99 compared with 25.00 for the DK26, and the abilty to charge from pc, and use with a case ......its a no brainer really.
Only critisism i can make really, is the springy prongs (Not the charger ones) that hold the phone are a little stiff, which may case problems with gel cases etc. that will try to drag rather than push. Although these will probably free up more with use.
overall, for seven quid, you cant go wrong.
I also own the DK26 and thouroughly wish id of seen this first.
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Just took it apart and pulled out the springs, now its smooth as. A highly recommended mod.
Phone now just drops into place nicely, regardless of case.
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PaulFernxp said:
Dock arrived this morning, and looks pretty impressive.
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Just took it apart and pulled out the springs, now its smooth as. A highly recommended mod.
Phone now just drops into place nicely, regardless of case.
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Any pics mate? It sounds like a good one!

Will post some tomoz, hectic night awaits
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i found few with removable section to ,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Sync-...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item5af3b7f106
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Sync-...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item3cd3171f30
maybe i'm gonna try to order one & i wondering , can bumper like X-doria fit in this dock

The bumper cases still wont fit, it has to be a thin profile case.
Removing the insert only gives you just over 1.5mm of clearance, so cases still need to be thin as can be. But there are quite a few out there with the slot for dock pins.
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PaulFernxp said:
The bumper cases still wont fit, it has to be a thin profile case.
Removing the insert only gives you just over 1.5mm of clearance, so cases still need to be thin as can be. But there are quite a few out there with the slot for dock pins.
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I see, so maybe i gonna get slim profile case first , thanks for your reply
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Check out this aftermarket s view flip case i saw!! what you think?

Saw it on Ebay, looks really nice, has a kick stand, the s4 and galaxy logo, made with leather, the s-view window, place to hold a credit card, several colors, and able to press home button with cover closed. Check it out and tell me what you think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321117412432?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

looks like the one im ordering off amazon, but a lil different

movieaddict said:
looks like the one im ordering off amazon, but a lil different
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which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?

Looks great.
Got everything I wanted.
S View
Color - Hot Pink or any shades of Pink that's nice
Just 1 card slot to put my EZ-link card. Something only Singapore have.
I don't need the stand but its good.
And the cover from the side not slick enough.
Pity though, was gonna buy right away but they may not ship to Singapore. Can I see the one at Amazon?

Might just work with a wireless charging back though !
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niclz said:
which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?
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Maybe this one? Tempted but looks like it will be too thick.
http://www.amazon.com/Tridea-Samsun...187&sr=1-17&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s4+s+view

Does the Amazon one carry other colours?

I link that, its almost a perfect solution. I think that Samsung needs to add a home button like this and a whole for the notification LED. But I may just order one.

im allmost buying the tridea, if it wouldnt be for the added thickness. the s4 is so beatiful and tiny... its allmost a shame to put it into a big case.
the official samsung case is equally expensive... thinner, but the window is not scratch free and user complaints that it doesnt close 100%
i never thought it would be this much hazzle finding the perfect cover...

niclz said:
which one was the one you ordered? do u have a link of it?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CC1JXYE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the one i ordered~~~!

movieaddict said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CC1JXYE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the one i ordered~~~!
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o ok, i have seen that case but i like how the one I saw on ebay comes in diff colors, has the home button access, and all the logos,just not sure how bulky it will be when i have it one, i want my phone to still be quite small, let me know when you have yours in! im interested to see how it fits in your hands when you have it on your phone!!

A good case for Xperia L?

Hi all.
Can someone advise me a case for this smartphone?
(A case that you have tested would be perfect)
I ask this because looking on ebay there are several case, but some of these from the photos do not appear specific to the Xperia L, and given that this smartphone is slightly concave on the back I would not buy a wrong case.

Hi man!
Check this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327359
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squir002 said:
Hi man!
Check this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327359
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lol man
i was abut to post here that i am also looking for one when you pointed out my thread :laugh:

jitin02 said:
lol man
i was abut to post here that i am also looking for one when you pointed out my thread :laugh:
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You're welcome I'm looking for XL case too so I follow these topics
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tom!79 said:
Hi all.
Can someone advise me a case for this smartphone?
(A case that you have tested would be perfect)
I ask this because looking on ebay there are several case, but some of these from the photos do not appear specific to the Xperia L, and given that this smartphone is slightly concave on the back I would not buy a wrong case.
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This case fits perfectly, you can look into it.
http://www.lelong.com.my/nillkin-matte-hardcase-sony-xperia-l-toh56-I1406615-2007-01-Sale-I.htm

3 cases from China. Nillkin.

vadity said:
3 cases from China. Nillkin.
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From where did you buy this..???

http://www.metal-slim.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=71_167&product_id=694
i got this sandy case from metal-slim..
love it.. it fit perfects on hand, specially when playing lying down..
it's around $13-14 on our country, unlike the one posted on their site..
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I will not recommend this case anymore.. this morning, it had chipped away some parts on its edge..
meaning, it's already damage, and its less than 2 weeks!!
better go with silicon or durable plastic..

well i bought one from ebay , its white rubberised

suzith said:
From where did you buy this..???
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on aliexpress.com

vadity said:
on aliexpress.com
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i dont think it ships to india

Hey guys...I am thinking to buy a case.so far my phone didn't got any scratch because the back cover is really good material.However,I never droped it so even if it's pretty like this,I don't want to risk.So found 3 cases that i like:
Case Nr.1
Case Nr.2
Case Nr.3
I m not sure which one to choose.I'm interested that they don't tend to stick to my pocket when i try to get the phone like silicon cases do and to be as thin as possible.I would prefer Nr.3 but I'm not sure because in the product description it says that package box contain only screen guard.....Do you think they fit my needs?Any other suggestions?Preferably any other link for Nr.3 option that contains the whole set.Thanks!

I personally like the second one most of your three.
But myself, I would love to have a "case" like samsung usually produces for their devices, which is just a replacement for backcover and adds a screen saver to 'clip" over screen.... if you know what i mean
Greets
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I have a fairly expensive Krusell case. It's a bit bulky, but the grip is excellent and it solves the problem with the protruding power button.

what about incipio dualpro case
nb : sorry if my english so bad

Another vote for ebay nillkin stuff... fairly cheap - around 8$ ... I'll post some pictures /when xda lets me post links/ GRRRR!

Cases for sony xperia l
SGPv CASE :laugh:

HEAD CASE SHAKE SECRET LIFE OF FANTASTIC ANIMALS CASE FOR SONY XPERIA L C2105
Fited perfectly well, no problems at all.

Hi all,
i got a tetded case, fits great to the phone, slim and very good quality leather, unfortunatly kind of expensive, 40 € with shipping from HK
greetings from Berlin

Supercase
have ordered this case from ebay and waiting for its delivery...wil upload actual images after delivery of it