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Best horizontal belt holster?

I am looking for a holster that:
1. Fits my Epic without making me fight to get it out.
2. Has a belt clip that keeps the phone attached to my belt.
3. Won't break after a few days of usage.
I've been able to find ones by Case Logic and Eddie Baur (at Best Buy) but they both have a belt clip that doesn't wrap around your belt. They'll attach to your belt but get knocked off very easy.
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I bought this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/LEATHER-HOLSTER...ccessories&hash=item43a22e69cb#ht_2774wt_1008
after watching a video of a guy doing a review on it. It fits the phone perfectly. It is very new so the leather is kind of stiff and the flap doesn't close completely unless I tap it down until the magnet takes over, but that will work itself out in time. It feels like fairly nice quality, and is cheap as well. Holsters for me typically last around a year max before they are falling apart, so I tend to buy the cheaper ones.
Holster is made of leather interior and exterior. Epic 4g fits in very snug for the first couple fits, and then after half a dozen in and outs is a perfect fit.

How durable are the belt loops?

I have the one from Sprint, no name on the case...it fits the phone perfectly, but the only thing I don't like about it is that with the belt clip on I'm unable to charge my phone because the top clip part goes over the charging port.

IBNobody said:
How durable are the belt loops?
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Probably not too durable for the cost, but it will last at least a year I think.

I'm using this, they work well for my needs. Just search Amazon for mor info.
Seidio Innocase Surface Case and Holster Combo for Samsung Epic 4G
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"Galaxy S" Case
I'm using Samsung's own Galaxy S case. I got it at the Sprint store (25% off thanks to my Sprint premium discount) and is really really good, high quality leather and nice fabric on the interior.
The phone fits comfortably and is very elegant looking. I'm including pictures!!!

JuanDG said:
I'm using Samsung's own Galaxy S case. I got it at the Sprint store (25% off thanks to my Sprint premium discount) and is really really good, high quality leather and nice fabric on the interior.
The phone fits comfortably and is very elegant looking. I'm including pictures!!!
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How much was it without the discount?

I use the Galaxy S case also. I haven't found a case yet that'd suit my needs better.

That's the downside of this case, the full price is $34, but considering how well the phone fits and how elegant it looks, it's well worth it.
Just as a side note, I didn't get the case right away with the phone, I searched everywhere for a good case after I got the phone, but couldn't find it, then one day I popped into the Sprint store to solve a problem with my wife's phone and stumbled on it and fell in love, the 25% premium discount made it a lot more attractive

Best Buy
Just got one at best buy that is a hard case and comes with a belt holster. So even when you take it off your belt, it still has the hard case so if you drop it, the edges are protected.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinum+Series+-+Case+for+Galaxy+S+Epic+Mobile+Phones+-+Black/1207487.p?id=1218234053059&skuId=1207487&st=epic&cp=1&lp=10

Here are some picks of the one I bought off ebay- expensive but very well made. It looks a little large on my belt but the phone fits real well.

Favorite phone cases?

Just recently got the otterbox phone case for desire hd since they don't have one for inspire, its not as bulky and protective looking as the ones for iPhones and hate how the little rubber flap that covers the earpeice plugin and charger is loose.
Anyone have a good recommendation for a cover? I've already seen a shattered inspire screen and it scares me buddy told me he dropped it from like knee length to ground
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I've got the Otterbox Commuter on mine and love it; if you want something with more protection, get the Otterbox Defender. And as far as the protective flap, I just sliced it off with a razor blade; just do it while the case is on and use the plastic as a guide.

Don't think they offer anything but the commuter case which is also what I have
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I just bought a Speck case (at -- cough, cough, choke -- full retail at the AT&T store) but it is great! It feels soft enough to hold onto without it oozing out of my hand, but is actually pretty tough.
Like almost every case, it takes away from the sleekness of the naked phone but not so much so I feel I'm holding a brick. It also fits absolutely perfectly in every respect. I especially like the barely discernible lip all the way around the screen which should help protect the screen in case of a face-down fall.

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Don't think they offer anything but the commuter case which is also what I have
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Out of stock direct but amazon or some other place probably has them: http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-Desire-HD-Defender-Series-Case/HTC2-DESHD-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html

Lolclint said:
Don't think they offer anything but the commuter case which is also what I have
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The Desire HD Defender Case will work for the Inspire 4G despite what they say. You just have to modify/remove the clear plastic flash covering for the 2nd microphone. I have one for my Inspire and fits like a glove.

The eBay "wave" case. $4 shipped. Takes awhile to get it, its coming from China, but worth the wait.
I returned a $30 body glove and a seido (sp?, from best buy). This one was better. Covers the camera area, fits snug, and has that rough texture that makes it easy to get a good grip, down the sides where your palm and fingers contact the phone when holding it.
Seriously. Best four bucks I've ever spent.
There's a separate thread here talking about this case, don't have the link handy.
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I have the Best Buy Platinum case which is nothing more than a rebranded Seido Innocase II. I LOVE IT! Comes with a belt clip as well. The best part is it makes the whole phone feel sturdier (if that's possible). Slips in and out of pocket easy as well. The lip on the front makes it possible to pull phone out of pocket (unless tight jeans) without accidentally answering or hanging up on the call. The back lines up with the outer most part of the camera lens, thus the phone is all one thickness. I think this makes it easier to hold. Just slap a full face screen protector on the front before putting on the case and you're good to go.

Lolclint said:
Just recently got the otterbox phone case for desire hd since they don't have one for inspire, its not as bulky and protective looking as the ones for iPhones and hate how the little rubber flap that covers the earpeice plugin and charger is loose.
Anyone have a good recommendation for a cover? I've already seen a shattered inspire screen and it scares me buddy told me he dropped it from like knee length to ground
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I'm using the Case-mate. Similar to otterbox with a inner rubber liner and outer hard shell. I like the texture of the hard outer shell as it makes it easier to grip phone but still slides into pocket.
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Case-mate tough, is also good. I love mine.
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wrenhal said:
I have the Best Buy Platinum case which is nothing more than a rebranded Seido Innocase II. I LOVE IT! Comes with a belt clip as well. The best part is it makes the whole phone feel sturdier (if that's possible). Slips in and out of pocket easy as well. The lip on the front makes it possible to pull phone out of pocket (unless tight jeans) without accidentally answering or hanging up on the call. The back lines up with the outer most part of the camera lens, thus the phone is all one thickness. I think this makes it easier to hold. Just slap a full face screen protector on the front before putting on the case and you're good to go.
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I have the same case. I got it from seidio though. I agree with everything you said. It's very nice and will protect the phone.

wrenhal said:
I have the Best Buy Platinum case which is nothing more than a rebranded Seido Innocase II. I LOVE IT! Comes with a belt clip as well.
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Yes this is a great case. Had one for the Captivate too....

Platinum series case its beautiful had a outter robbery feel,but nice hard case that locks in great.
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[Q] Innocase Active x vs. Otterbox Commuter

They both seem good but which one provides the best protection for the Epic?

I believe the Otterbox does. But its way too thick and ugly. Id stick with the Active X case just because it already provides good protection, in a slimmer more stylish way.

I've seen several people says the Otterbox clips scratch the keyboard and need to be broken off. That's why the seideo cases have their clips at the top and bottom rather than the sides.

I have the Otterbox Commuter and it's pretty good.
It does add a little bit of bulk to the phone, but it is well protected.
And it certainly does NOT clip the slide-out keyboard or anything like that...everything on it fits like a glove. The top half (bezel) has one side that is chamfered to avoid any possible contact when sliding out the keyboard. Maybe someone else put that bezel on backwards, or they revised the Otterbox for the Epic.
Overall, I'm happy with it...and it came with a good screen protector as well.

My colleagues use the Innocase and it's a great product. It has saved their phones from breaking from being dropped (and in one case thrown) around and landing on marble floors.
I am not sure how great it is for repelling water. I'm assuming that the Otterbox would be better for that.

seido causes scratches also :-(
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djnigeldarren said:
seido causes scratches also :-(
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I just ordered a Seido case since the cheap one i bought at a mall kiosk clips' broke on the front protector. How bad are teh scratches?

I have the active X case the case clips for teh back of the phone clip onto the metallic looking part of the phone so I don't see where scratches would occur. The clips for the face protector is at the extreme top and bottom of the phone as well so I don't see any scratches on my phone.
I think Otterbox is the best protection but they seem too bulky and ugly to me.

Ugly wtf its a case....... and its not bulky its just a little husky
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love my seido case. adds just the right amount of bulk to the phone.

I also like the belt holster for the Active X case. I usually carry my phone there rather than in my pocket. No way the Otterbox would fit comfortably in my pocket.

I have the Otterbox and my wife has the Innocase.
The Otterbox has given me no trouble while my wife's Innocase has broken 2 clips without having ever pulled it off.
Plus the Otterbox comes with a screen protector.

again. ugly wtf?
I have the otterbox and it doesn't scratch up keyboard. And it protects well from drops. And if its bulky or "husky" that just makes it a tight fit into your pocket and les likely to drop I with good grip. And on the terms of protecting your phone I suggest getting the flygrip as well if you text one handed often

Finally...A Kickstand Case For Skyrocket!

The Skyrocket finally has a kickstand case!
Saw this on Ebay just now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230720497496&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
Get it with holster here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seidio-Samsung-Skyrocket-ACTIVE-Combo-w-Kickstand-Black-/140667453378?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c06effc2
Seido has it in Amethyst (Purple) on their website but it costs more...why Amethyst?
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-skyrocket-active-case-holster-purple-p/bd2-hk3ssskyk-pr.htm

Wow now that's what I'm talking about!
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Ya. And the Skyrocket also supports bluetooth keyboard and ps3 controller connection so its like a little game screen and play right at your fingers If anybody does get this please tell me how it works. Thanks.

I've been using my Samsung OEM battery charger as a stand.
Hmm...I wonder how much bulkier this is.

i just bought the combo from http://www.estocksurplus.com/seidio-samsung-skyrocket-active-combo-kickstand-black-p-10647.html for 38 bucks free shipping i have been waiting for something like this forever thanks

tokoam said:
i just bought the combo from http://www.estocksurplus.com/seidio-samsung-skyrocket-active-combo-kickstand-black-p-10647.html for 38 bucks free shipping i have been waiting for something like this forever thanks
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In for 1! Thanks for the tip!
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I just got mine and its exactly what i was looking for. With the bluetooth keyboard for christmas and kickstand its like an amazing little computer

I picked up the Otter Box Defender, which has a kickstand. After a 1 foot drop flat on the screen(which cracked) scared me into the Otterbox.

Big Dawg 23 said:
I picked up the Otter Box Defender, which has a kickstand. After a 1 foot drop flat on the screen(which cracked) scared me into the Otterbox.
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the defender is a nice case but unfortunetly i found it way to big hopefully this case wont be to big

How does it feel? Does lint stick to it?
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Big Dawg 23 said:
I picked up the Otter Box Defender, which has a kickstand. After a 1 foot drop flat on the screen(which cracked) scared me into the Otterbox.
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Where is the kickstand on the Defender case?
I don't see it in the pictures on the Otterbox website:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Skyrocket-Defender-Series-Case/SAM2-I727X,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM2-I727X_color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-2-skyrocket-cases
Are you talking about using the holster as a kickstand?

yes..it is at about 2:08 in the second video
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ozone777 said:
Where is the kickstand on the Defender case?
I don't see it in the pictures on the Otterbox website:
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Skyrocket-Defender-Series-Case/SAM2-I727X,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM2-I727X_color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-2-skyrocket-cases
Are you talking about using the holster as a kickstand?
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Yes, I was referring to the Holster.

LouieO said:
How does it feel? Does lint stick to it?
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I haven't had any problems with that on my Seido "Active" or the Surface (which doesn't have the kickstand), but I did have a big problem with lint on the Otter Box "Impact" (got stuck with it on release day since no other cases were out).
Hope it helps
~David

this case is awesome had great fitment the buttons couture very nicely around the silicone it doesn't add much bulk to the phone which was a big one for me .although i would of like if they added a aluminum or stronger kickstand the one that comes with is plastic i fear that it can break but seems to hold up okay.

Anyone in Toronto here? Where can I buy it locally?

Ah thank you, I was looking for one of these!

I love the Seidio Active case! Got mine in amethyst today
*AT&T Samsung Skyrocket (white)
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I bought the Active and the Surface. The Surface is a great, thin little case. However, I'm not sure if it will provide much protection if it's dropped. I also found the rubberized plastic to be more slick than holding the phone without a case. The Active provides a much better grip and is also very thin. But the rubber is way too sticky. I can barely get in into and out of my pants' pocket, and when I do it is covered in lint. The rubber part pulls away from the phone at the top and bottom whenever I try to pull out my phone. It seems like the plastic "exoskeleton" on this case needs two more claws: one at the top and another at the bottom of the phone to keep this from happening.
So far, my Pop case from the AT&T store has been the best case so far. If they only made it with a kickstand for our phones...

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i got my otterbox case the defender

im very impressed on its fit, function all work and plugs that keep out dirt till needed.
tmobile gs4

I'm using the aegis and waiting for commuter!(for comparison purposes!)
Any pics of the defender case with S4?
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pictures?

excuse the pics my camera sucks compaired to s4s

Otterbox Question?
mark5019 said:
im very impressed on its fit, function all work and plugs that keep out dirt till needed.
tmobile gs4
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Do you feel like the phone / case fits in the belt holster a bit loosely? It doesn't seem as secure as the one I had for my GS3?
Curious what others think?

rprice17 said:
Do you feel like the phone / case fits in the belt holster a bit loosely? It doesn't seem as secure as the one I had for my GS3?
Curious what others think?
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well i cant compare as this fits good for me

I also just got the defender and it does fit the phone very nice. But I don't like how it fits in the holster, it feels secure but almost imposable to get it snapped in on the first try or without having to look to get it aligned. Once in the holster it's also difficulty to remove as the release point is on the top, if you have it rotated on your belt.
I'm currently using the Platinum case with holster from Best Buy which is the same as the Seidio surface combo. No where the protection as the Otterbox but very easy to snap in and out the holster.
I'll keep looking for a little ore protection with an easy belt clip function.

gottria said:
I also just got the defender and it does fit the phone very nice. But I don't like how it fits in the holster, it feels secure but almost imposable to get it snapped in on the first try or without having to look to get it aligned. Once in the holster it's also difficulty to remove as the release point is on the top, if you have it rotated on your belt.
I'm currently using the Platinum case with holster from Best Buy which is the same as the Seidio surface combo. No where the protection as the Otterbox but very easy to snap in and out the holster.
I'll keep looking for a little ore protection with an easy belt clip function.
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was just at BB today; tried the platinum out.
piece of shi.t
return it asap.
get otterbox.
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look into the trident kraken series for s4

I will say otterbox did a better job with the screen ptotector this time. It fits the phone very good
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I had a question with the defender case. When you guys first got the case did u notice there were bubbles between the screen and the screen protector? Do they eventually disappear? Attached is a picture of it. (Sorry for bad lighting)