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Just got an email from ballistic and the SG series was just released. Here is the link.
Thanks. Any word on the HC?
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i just got a sedio active case, but am really waiting for the Ballistic HC case
10% discount code for the ballistic soft case
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djdisturbed said:
i just got a sedio active case, but am really waiting for the Ballistic HC case
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i loved the EVO HC case but im not sure i want one for the 3D of the volume and cam buttons are still going to be exposed
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i loved the EVO HC case but im not sure i want one for the 3D of the volume and cam buttons are still going to be exposed
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well, from the photo they have up now, its only exposed if you don't have the last (optional, but included) layer on. I like having the butons exposed for normal use, then put on the outer layer when i know I might be someplace where i might need it (beach, lake, concert, ball game) to keep things out and protect from possible rain.
Yeah, I'm waiting for the HC. I mean, I want to get the SG, but the exclusion of a kickstand makes me sad.
djdisturbed said:
well, from the photo they have up now, its only exposed if you don't have the last (optional, but included) layer on. I like having the butons exposed for normal use, then put on the outer layer when i know I might be someplace where i might need it (beach, lake, concert, ball game) to keep things out and protect from possible rain.
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Yeah, I agree; I used to use mine the same exact way..
hard to believe they don't have the HC available yet..
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Yeah, I agree; I used to use mine the same exact way..
hard to believe they don't have the HC available yet..
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Not that hard to believe, it was like what, six months, until they brought it out for the EVO.
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Ballistic is losing out on a LOT of sales due to them always being so late in the game. If their HC case was available on the 3D's launch date, then I would have gotten it over the Defender. I know a lot of people who would have bought the HC instead of the Defender, but since the HC wasnt out then you only had one choice. Ballistic should have realized this with the Evo 4G when they were (as stated above) about 6 months late to release it. Testing and quality control is great and all, but when I only keep a phone for 1 year at the most, I'm not going to buy a case to use for only 4-6 months. I know many others feel the same as me in this aspect.... Oh well, Ballistic's loss and Otterbox's gain..
I've been thinking of getting a case with a little better drop protection than my knock-off case mate barely there case. So I've been considering the following:
Case-mate tough case, which people seem to like.
Otterbox Commuter - but has a fit problem, would have to wait for revisions to be out. A bit smaller than the Tough case.
Seidio active case - looks nice, but people have concerns about the plastic corners breaking.
The ballistic SG looks nice! Granted no one has it yet, but based on your experience with other phones, does anyone know how much bulk it adds to the phone vs these other cases? Obviously, the corners bulge. Thanks
Ballistic cases are usually a bit then other brands. BUT so far every manufacturer has slimmed down their cases for the 3D, so maybe Ballistic will follow suit....
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I had the SG on my OG evo and have it on the 3d. It feels wonderful, and fits really well. Protects my phone perfectly fine on regular drops and I never feel like I have to worry.
I'm waiting for the HC for my 3D, I had one for my OG EVO. Best case eva.
any idea when the black/red will be released? And if people have experience with these cases before, how does the black/red usually look compared to the black/black. Is this finish nice or does it look stupid?
The black/red HC on my Evo 4G looked, felt, and held up awesome! May get one for my 3D also, depends on how my Defender is holding up when ever the HC is released...
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I had signed up to be notified when the HC was available - and when I got the email about the SG, I ordered it without even realizing it wasn't the one I really wanted. So now I have an unopened SG case to return, but ballistic hasn't returned 3 requests for an RMA#. No response whatsoever. That's piss poor customer service. I finally just called them and got a very pleasant lady who just pulled up her email, searched by name, and said, "ok, yes, here is your email from Friday" (the 2nd email, 4 days ago. The first one was more than a week ago).
I'm huge on customer service. I'm going to return it and get the otterbox case. FYI - for those interested, she tells me the HC case will be available at the end of September.
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I had signed up to be notified when the HC was available - and when I got the email about the SG, I ordered it without even realizing it wasn't the one I really wanted. So now I have an unopened SG case to return, but ballistic hasn't returned 3 requests for an RMA#. No response whatsoever. That's piss poor customer service. I finally just called them and got a very pleasant lady who just pulled up her email, searched by name, and said, "ok, yes, here is your email from Friday" (the 2nd email, 4 days ago. The first one was more than a week ago).
I'm huge on customer service. I'm going to return it and get the otterbox case. FYI - for those interested, she tells me the HC case will be available at the end of September.
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End of september! Man EFF that. I was a fan of ballistic and dealt with my damn seidio rugged until the HC was available for the old evo. Ive had the otterbix since day one since the HC wasnt available. The otterbox feels and looks awesome. Otterbox took the time to make sure we had protection day one. Otterbox keeps my buisness
I loved the HC(red/black) on my Evo 4G. BUT, I now have a Otterbox Defender and will be in keeping it. No way I'm buying a $50 case at the end of September, may not have the phone more than 3 months after that. Otterbox well replace any of their cases without a problem AND have cases ready for us on launch day. Otterbox keeps me as a life long customer also. I dealt with Ballistic customer service once and they did not help at all. That and the fact they take way way too long to make cases available to us, it's just bad business and they will go under eventually unless the make some big changes/ improvements..... It's unfortunate.
Many people upgrade phones every 6 months. Not many will buy a case that they will only use for half of their time owning the phone. Plus Ballistic is giving their competition a 3 month head-start. Didn't they learn with the Evo 4G!?
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stanglifemike said:
I loved the HC(red/black) on my Evo 4G. BUT, I now have a Otterbox Defender and will be in keeping it. No way I'm buying a $50 case at the end of September, may not have the phone more than 3 months after that. Otterbox well replace any of their cases without a problem AND have cases ready for us on launch day. Otterbox keeps me as a life long customer also. I dealt with Ballistic customer service once and they did not help at all. That and the fact they take way way too long to make cases available to us, it's just bad business and they will go under eventually unless the make some big changes/ improvements..... It's unfortunate.
Many people upgrade phones every 6 months. Not many will buy a case that they will only use for half of their time owning the phone. Plus Ballistic is giving their competition a 3 month head-start. Didn't they learn with the Evo 4G!?
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A little bit off topic, but how is the defender? I'm put off by the screen protector just ending by the ear piece, as i think dirt and dust will get between the SP and the screen.
I have a defender for my HD2 and its done well for what ive put it through! but it seems to have a better solution for the above.
whats your opinion?
Also i asked ballistic if they would ship to the UK....They wanted $79.95 just for shipping + $49.99 for the case - (when they eventually make release one!) Thats_<counts on fingers>_ a $130 case + Import duty!!!
anyone have experience with this case? thoughts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Holst...ps=63&clkid=5516073863120009085#ht_1377wt_702
OK, I'm not a fan. Its an OtterBox knockoff without the hard plastic case. But $9.00, you have nothing to loose!
Isn't it more like this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Technocel-Hol...QO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1326241379&sr=8-12
For the price I'd go with Technocel over ebay's version. I actually have it and it's quite nice.
Believe it or not they are the SAME EXACT item. Technocel asks a manufacturer in China to make it, then they make it for Technocel, then sell some on eBay themselves. I ran into the same situation with the following:
this Amazon case
and
this eBay case
SAME THING!
I got it on eBay for $2.95 + free shipping.
BoxWave was going to sell it for $19.95 and a shipping charge. I bought it from eBay, while BoxWave was having a pre-sale. (It would be shipped when ready.) People actually paid $19.95 for it.
I emailed the company and told them and their response was "I'm glad you found a similar case."
I sent them the links, and they replied "It is the same, because of this, we will lower our price to $9.95", and they did, but I got the case before it came out in the US directly from the manufacturer at a cheaper price.
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anyone have experience with this case? thoughts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Holst...ps=63&clkid=5516073863120009085#ht_1377wt_702
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The issue I see with this case as well as the Technocel one is the fact neither provide much screen protection in the sense that if your Motorola Photon 4G falls either face down or bounces on the ground and ends up face down, your LCD more than likely will shatter. If I'm not sporting the Otterbox Defender Series case for mine, I'll carry my Motorola Photon 4G in a Trident Aegis Series one. True, the Aegis Series cases don't have a holster clip like the one you reference or the Technocel case/holster combo Mongofrye, but I find the Aegis case by itself is thin enough for keeping in my pocket.
http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/Motorola-Photon-4G/
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The issue I see with this case as well as the Technocel one is the fact neither provide much screen protection in the sense that if your Motorola Photon 4G falls either face down or bounces on the ground and ends up face down, your LCD more than likely will shatter. If I'm not sporting the Otterbox Defender Series case for mine, I'll carry my Motorola Photon 4G in a Trident Aegis Series one. True, the Aegis Series cases don't have a holster clip like the one you reference or the Technocel case/holster combo Mongofrye, but I find the Aegis case by itself is thin enough for keeping in my pocket.
http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/Motorola-Photon-4G/
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At the same time, both cases provide a lip that protect the screen. At the same time, you have a Gorilla Glass Screen. Now, I love Trident, and I would have a Trident case for my Photon but I could not stand not having a landscape holster. So, that is the only reason why I choose the Defender...
Trident does have wonderful cases though!
Go for the Trident Aegis if you don't mind being without a holster, guys! Great Case!.
(I swear if another mod PM's me saying this is spam, I will never create a post or comment on an accessories post, ever again.)
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At the same time, both cases provide a lip that protect the screen. At the same time, you have a Gorilla Glass Screen. Now, I love Trident, and I would have a Trident case for my Photon but I could not stand not having a landscape holster. So, that is the only reason why I choose the Defender...
Trident does have wonderful cases though!
Go for the Trident Aegis if you don't mind being without a holster, guys! Great Case!.
(I swear if another mod PM's me saying this is spam, I will never create a post or comment on an accessories post, ever again.)
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Good points Deedscreen. The only way your thread could be considered a spamming, IMO, is if you just slammed down a crap load of URLs for purchasing a bunch of stuff.
lancelot916 said:
Isn't it more like this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Technocel-Hol...QO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1326241379&sr=8-12
For the price I'd go with Technocel over ebay's version. I actually have it and it's quite nice.
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i saw this one on amazon and figured it is like the one they sell at the sprint store. I like it because (minus the holster) it is very low profile.
I honestly like very basic protection. i hate adding tons of bulk to my phone. The one on Ebay looks different in the fact that it has a soft inside on the holster and the clip swivels in order to act like a stand. Could be used at a desk and you could flip it around to allow charging while in landscape mode.
Either way, i looked a little deeper into amazon and found i think the same one as the one you posted above for only $2.99 + .99 shipping. I went ahead and ordered it. I'll report back on quality.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006L8APYQ/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
In my opinion, the TPU cases provide probably the best protection with the least amount of bulk, but i just can't stand that there aren't cutouts over the volume and camera buttons. Such a pain. If anyone can find me one, i'll jump on it.
This is just another instance where the case is the EXACT same as the Technocel case listed above, and for this reason, I'm gonna go ahead and order it. Savingsss, oh, how I love savings!
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Savingsss, oh, how I love savings!
Sent from my HTC EVO View 4G Honeycomb Tablet, runing on the Now Network, (or my AT&T Home Router, lol).
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We all love savings, but not at the cost of quality! Same reason I told you I'm swapping my 32Gb MicroSDHC for $127.00! I have seen a few cases/protectors that look great, but OtterBox seems to do it for me.
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We all love savings, but not at the cost of quality! Same reason I told you I'm swapping my 32Gb MicroSDHC for $127.00! I have seen a few cases/protectors that look great, but OtterBox seems to do it for me.
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I mainly use my Otterbox Defender, but sometimes I get really sick of it... So, I will use it.... I guess....
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I mainly use my Otterbox Defender, but sometimes I get really sick of it... So, I will use it.... I guess....
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I have the Defender also, but since we started this thread I have been thinking, I have no clue WHY I have the Defender vs. the Commuter? 99.9999999% of the time it's either in my hand or sitting on mouse pad so I can change music playlist? he**, even in grocery store its in my hand or the cart!! Truck has dock? IDK!
I see what you're sayin', bro. After using the defender for about 3 months straight, I get tired of it. I use another case for a few weeks then I switch back.
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I see what you're sayin', bro. After using the defender for about 3 months straight, I get tired of it. I use another case for a few weeks then I switch back.
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I might go naked for a change of pace. Last time I cleaned it I forgot how beautiful it was!
I know what you're sayin, man!
I'd be scared sh**less to leave it naked when I am outdoors, though.
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I might go naked for a change of pace. Last time I cleaned it I forgot how beautiful it was!
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I hope you're talking about your MoPho. LOL!
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I hope you're talking about your MoPho. LOL!
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No, I would post a picture of me 0.02" Mississippi Black Snake, but the zoom on my MoPho seems jacked!
Let's quit while we're ahead!!!
Lmao.
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Let's quit while we're ahead!!!
Lmao.
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Ok, 0.03" but I did not want to brag!!
You're about to get banned. Like I said Quit While You're Ahead!!!
Amazon has the OtterBox for sale. I have not posted enough to post a link. You will need to google it.
OtterBox-77-19658-Defender-Series-HTC
thanks man. I'll post the link to Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-20040-Defender-Series-HTC/dp/B007TRUW14
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-2...UW14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336518121&sr=8-1
50$
=)
I was looking at that earlier. Is it a complete case with built in screen protector?
Picture doesn't exactly show much.
they don't have the 4g lte listed on their site yet but if it is like the one x cases then it looks like it does have plastic that will cover the screen
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-One-X-D...2-83100_color=20&start=1&cgid=htc-one-x-cases
I brave it and never use cases. I find them bulky and makes the phone ugly. Lol.
What if I drop it :3
I think I might go with:
OtterBox 77-20042 Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G LTE
Also on the Amazon site, but this one is the commuter series for $35ish
I've had my commuter series for my OG evo for over about a year and a half now... still going strong. The design is one of the best.
Does anyone have the Defender, or has anyone had the chance to try both for the OG evo? If so, which do you like the best?
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I think I might go with:
OtterBox 77-20042 Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G LTE
Also on the Amazon site, but this one is the commuter series for $35ish
I've had my commuter series for my OG evo for over about a year and a half now... still going strong. The design is one of the best.
Does anyone have the Defender, or has anyone had the chance to try both for the OG evo? If so, which do you like the best?
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The defender is HUGE! If u work construction or are hard on phones, it's great.
The commuter is awesone... Thays mine!
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htcpedia has the cases cheaper
http://shop.htcpedia.com/evo-one-accessories/accessories/cases.html
What will you guys do until this case arrives? I'm thinking of buying a temp case and then returning it when the otterbox arrives cause we are getting the phone before the case. I would hate to drop my phone or put any scratches on it.
They posted the cases on otterbox website midnight Blue? Or black?
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if you look they are not quite ready for sale they are preorder just like the phone.. otterbox's own website says they arent in yet
$20 Otterbox & Other Colors
Feel free to place into 1st post with pic and link, found it today
They have colors
http://www.anchorexpress.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=77-20042
Google Search: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=otterbox+evo+4g+lte&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&client=opera&hs=C5G&rls=en&channel=suggest&tbm=shop&q=otterbox+evo+4g+lte+anchor+express&oq=otterbox+evo+4g+lte+anchor+express&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=serp.3...11249.14982.1.15097.17.16.1.0.0.0.177.1258.11j5.16.0...0.0.POnDX57H1sM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=7c1fb81e1440f658&biw=1886&bih=956
Ground Shipping is $10 (My Choice ) $31 Total ($33.94 Standard with HTCPedia)
Overnight is $29.99
Already odered my defender from amazon.
It would kill me if I dropped my phone- broke screen or bad scratch.
I learned my lesson with my OG evo
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if you look they are not quite ready for sale they are preorder just like the phone.. otterbox's own website says they arent in yet
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I held the Otterbox Defender and both standard and anti-glare invisibleshields in my hand while people on this board swore they weren't out yet. I even took pictures. Otterbox's website as well as their customer service reps had no knowledge of their existence then either. I remain wholly optimistic.
GODZSON said:
Feel free to place into 1st post with pic and link, found it today
They have colors
http://www.anchorexpress.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=77-20042
Google Search: https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=otterbox+evo+4g+lte&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&client=opera&hs=C5G&rls=en&channel=suggest&tbm=shop&q=otterbox+evo+4g+lte+anchor+express&oq=otterbox+evo+4g+lte+anchor+express&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=serp.3...11249.14982.1.15097.17.16.1.0.0.0.177.1258.11j5.16.0...0.0.POnDX57H1sM&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=7c1fb81e1440f658&biw=1886&bih=956
Ground Shipping is $10 (My Choice ) $31 Total ($33.94 Standard with HTCPedia)
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love the inflated shipping costs to make it look they have the cheapest prices.. while they are cheaper by a couple dollars.. 10 dollar shipping is a joke as i know that case would fit in the small flat rate usps box and thats 6 dollars. i see that a lot on ebay.. they will offer free shipping but their prices will be 5-10 more then others with shipping. im curious as to why they claim to have it and otterbox the company who makes them does not?
Guess I'll also pre-order the defender. cant wait for friday.
Otterbox Available
I just received tracking info from Amazon that my Otterbox Defender is on the way with Thursday delivery.
I am thinking about getting the Otterbox but the price tag seems a bit much. $35 for the commuter and $50 for the defender. Can anyone explain the difference between the 2?
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I am thinking about getting the Otterbox but the price tag seems a bit much. $35 for the commuter and $50 for the defender. Can anyone explain the difference between the 2?
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the defender has another layer of protection. so its a little thicker. I also believe that it has a built in screen protector. it also includes a holster. htcpedia.com, would've made it a hyperlink but apple might sue me, has them a bit cheaper. I got the defender for $39.
I'm pre-ordering my phone today probably.
Would rather not pay $30-40 for a case at Sprint.
eBay doesn't have any yet.
Looking for a standard plastic case.
(Preferably snap on case)
arozer said:
I'm pre-ordering my phone today probably.
Would rather not pay $30-40 for a case at Sprint.
eBay doesn't have any yet.
Looking for a standard plastic case.
(Preferably snap on case)
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i thhink seidio is coming out with one when it releases. check there
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i thhink seidio is coming out with one when it releases. check there
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Will do, thank you. =]
Seidio currently has two, the Surface and the Active, and I'm certain Best Buy will have some sort of combo available when it releases next Friday as thats what they did when the original EVO came out.
2 diff otter boxes im considering
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-20042-Commuter-Series-HTC/dp/B007TRUW0A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TRUW14/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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2 diff otter boxes im considering
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-77-20042-Commuter-Series-HTC/dp/B007TRUW0A/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TRUW14/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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I'm getting the commuter and a set of really nice screen protectors for this. I had the Defender for my DInc2; it was too bulky and the built in screen protector sucked a lot. It got dirty really easily and dust got under it too well. I'd rather have a slimmer case and a quality screen protector.
The accessory I'm most excited about is the Media Link though. It's a pretty penny, but that will be a really cool feature. Emulators on your TV with your phone as the controller. It's gonna be real nice.
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TPU FTW IMO
http://tpu-cases.com/
of course its not available yet. probably a week or two after the phone drops they'll have them
i assume any of the one x cases will fit the evo 4g lte. im probably gonna get one of those leather pouches.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cases-Covers-Skins-/20349/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=one x&_sop=12
unknown1205 said:
i assume any of the one x cases will fit the evo 4g lte. im probably gonna get one of those leather pouches.
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Leather pouch probably, but fitted case I doubt. They are designed completely differently with similar internals.
Curb71 said:
TPU FTW IMO
http://tpu-cases.com/
of course its not available yet. probably a week or two after the phone drops they'll have them
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^^ This. Using a matte black on my E4GT and love it.
RegnierD said:
I'm getting the commuter and a set of really nice screen protectors for this. I had the Defender for my DInc2; it was too bulky and the built in screen protector sucked a lot. It got dirty really easily and dust got under it too well. I'd rather have a slimmer case and a quality screen protector.
The accessory I'm most excited about is the Media Link though. It's a pretty penny, but that will be a really cool feature. Emulators on your TV with your phone as the controller. It's gonna be real nice.
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i like the defenders shock absorbtion but i dont want a screen protector.. and i say this for one main reason.. ive never liked the way they look.. but also in the 2 years ive owned the evo and the year my wife has owned hers never once has the gorillas glass scratched.. and she abuses hers a lot more then mine.. so unless i can remove the screen protector on the defender ill prolly go commuter
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i like the defenders shock absorbtion but i dont want a screen protector.. and i say this for one main reason.. ive never liked the way they look.. but also in the 2 years ive owned the evo and the year my wife has owned hers never once has the gorillas glass scratched.. and she abuses hers a lot more then mine.. so unless i can remove the screen protector on the defender ill prolly go commuter
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I had a defender for my Evo OG and I was able to remove the protector and use my phantomskinz. It was just held in with some type of adhesive and it actually made a pretty good seal with my screen protector.
So if you want to go without a protector, I would imagine it shouldn't be a problem to remove.
Is there a band to go around it? Similar to how the iPhone antennae issue was "fixed". I don't want a case, but I would like a ~2mm lip to protect the glass when laying face down.
Edit: After some googling, apparently they are called bumpers. I can probably get a cheap-o from ebay after release. Does anyone have any experience with a bumper case?
I'm hoping for Trident to release a case... i love their Aegis on my E4GT...i wont consider another brand
Curb71 said:
TPU FTW IMO
http://tpu-cases.com/
of course its not available yet. probably a week or two after the phone drops they'll have them
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I emailed the TPU-cases guy to see when they would have them ready as I usually buy from him AND will probably buy another one from him once they are ready BUT I did go ahead and order one of the TPU cases from the HTCPedia shop http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-evo-4g-dura-gel-tpu-case.html
Says it should ship "on or before 5/11" so we'll see...
I liked the hard snap on platinum cases from Best Buy. That gun metal color. Hope they have those again.
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I liked the hard snap on platinum cases from Best Buy. That gun metal color. Hope they have those again.
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The only thing I didn't like about those was mine interfered with my screen protector. Meaning it peeled up the edges when I went to put it on.
I will prob be getting the Active Combo from Seidio.
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/7878.htm
Will
mrrogers1 said:
I emailed the TPU-cases guy to see when they would have them ready as I usually buy from him AND will probably buy another one from him once they are ready BUT I did go ahead and order one of the TPU cases from the HTCPedia shop http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-evo-4g-dura-gel-tpu-case.html
Says it should ship "on or before 5/11" so we'll see...
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I saw that one too but come on.... 12.99 for a tpu case. That's quite steep. I'm used to paying like 3-5 dollars. I think I'll wait lol.
Papichulo06 said:
I saw that one too but come on.... 12.99 for a tpu case. That's quite steep. I'm used to paying like 3-5 dollars. I think I'll wait lol.
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TPU-cases.com are usually $8 or so in the early stages and then once more knockoffs come to market you can get cheaper. Honestly, I would pay evwn more as long as I have a case the day my phone arrives that I know I will like. Put a case on as soon as box is open and phone will look like new next year when it's time to upgrade, again.
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Seidio accessories are now up for Pre-Order. Can't wait for the car dock.
Will
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/7878.htm
are these anything like those crappy, bulky ottobox cases?
No. Get the surface case by Seidio. It's the best combination of protection and thinness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1GcPYHz3lg
flex360 said:
are these anything like those crappy, bulky ottobox cases?
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It all depends on which one you get. The surface is very nice for a day to day case which is what I have right now and it looks like the active is an inbetween. The convert combo is the most rugged of all of them. and the thickest.
Will
Hmmm...I said I'd never buy seidio again but the surface may be my best option at this point. Hopefully it fits better than the one I had for my galaxy s II.
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I personally prefer the Active combo. I go under desks all day.. IT, so yeah.
I've been using the Seidio Surface case and holster with my original EVO and I *love* them. My ~2 year old phone still looks almost brand new.
Been waiting for these to become available, thanks for the heads up!
mbmike29 said:
I've been using the Seidio Surface case and holster with my original EVO and I *love* them. My ~2 year old phone still looks almost brand new.
Been waiting for these to become available, thanks for the heads up!
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NP, Me as well, I am debaiting between a couple of them, since I see that there is a Convert Combo pack which includes the Surface Case & Holster / Convert Case & Holster. as well as a screen shield from them as well. I have this same thing now but don't use the convert much at all. I am not sure if I want to go with the Surface Kit or the Active Kit, thinking active just to be safe. and its got a nice metal kickstand.
Will
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I personally prefer the Active combo. I go under desks all day.. IT, so yeah.
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I've used the Active combo on my OG evo, and the best PT one for my 3d. I'm in the same boat, and works really well...... I tend to have screwdrivers/screws/keys all the bad things in the world in my pockets
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No. Get the surface case by Seidio. It's the best combination of protection and thinness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1GcPYHz3lg
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mbmike29 said:
I've been using the Seidio Surface case and holster with my original EVO and I *love* them. My ~2 year old phone still looks almost brand new.
Been waiting for these to become available, thanks for the heads up!
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Agreed. Mine still looks close to new as well. Now if someone can just find a coupon for this, would be bonus.
I think I paid 19$ for my evo 4g active. Just kills me to pay close to full price of $30, when you know it costs like 20 cents to produce.
I have the active on my 3D and love it. Had the surface on my 4G and liked how thin it was but it fit loosely and scratched the edges of the phone. If they made the active with the kickstand accessible I would have ordered it yesterday. I need a case with a holster because I am a mechanic and can't keep my phone in my pocket.
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I just want a Seidio holster, no case this time around! I have over $300 in Otterbox(all 3), Seidio, etc. cases for my Evo 3D just sitting in a drawer never touched. All I ever use is the $25-30 Seidio belt holster that I purchased on sale from Amazon for $2.95 and free shipping. Was the same way with my Evo 4G. I always go case crazy an buy most of the big name cases out there. Not doing it again this time!! I may buy 1 nice case just to be prepared if I'm out doing something where I'll need the phone protected. Otherwise just a Seidio belt holster an I'm all set!
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stanglifemike said:
I just want a Seidio holster, no case this time around! I have over $300 in Otterbox(all 3), Seidio, etc. cases for my Evo 3D just sitting in a drawer never touched. All I ever use is the $25-30 Seidio belt holster that I purchased on sale from Amazon for $2.95 and free shipping. Was the same way with my Evo 4G. I always go case crazy an buy most of the big name cases out there. Not doing it again this time!! I may buy 1 nice case just to be prepared if I'm out doing something where I'll need the phone protected. Otherwise just a Seidio belt holster an I'm all set!
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That's the route I took as well....I always buy a Seidio case...this time I just got the holster for the naked phone. Tired of having a great looking phone that I never see. Unfortunately the damned holster showed up on Friday and it's sitting on my desk taunting me with the images of the phone that I am not allowed to have.
Plus no matter how good the case is, they can't replace the feel of the naked phone...
anyone know of the lowest price for the seidio surface case? (or coupon codes used to get it lower)
shopandroid and htcpedia dont have it
seidio is offering 10% off via code: FB10
but you have to pay tax (at least in texas) and shipping
also, the PT/Platinum series at best buy is the exact same case, but its $35 (at least online).
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anyone know of the lowest price for the seidio surface case? (or coupon codes used to get it lower)
shopandroid and htcpedia dont have it
seidio is offering 10% off via code: FB10
but you have to pay tax (at least in texas) and shipping
also, the PT/Platinum series at best buy is the exact same case, but its $35 (at least online).
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I usually get mine through Amazon, but I don"t think it will be available there for a while. I used show2012 for 15 percent off yesterday. Still seems to work. My sister just cracked the screen on her nexus. So its made me paranoid and I don't want to be without a case.
Ended up going with the active case this time. I had the rugged extended on my Evo 4g. Trying for something a little thinner this time. I'm too hard on my phone for just the surface case. Even after almost 2 years my Evo still looks brand new. Wife has the active and it feels pretty nice.
I have had a seidio case on my last 5 phones going back to the Mogul. I have cracked a few seidio cases, but there always was a pretty good drop associated with it. I look at it this way, If my phone cartwheels down a drive way and I trash the case, it did its job. Ill buy a new case.
bikemechanic0128 said:
I usually get mine through Amazon, but I don"t think it will be available there for a while. I used show2012 for 15 percent off yesterday. Still seems to work. My sister just cracked the screen on her nexus. So its made me paranoid and I don't want to be without a case.
Ended up going with the active case this time. I had the rugged extended on my Evo 4g. Trying for something a little thinner this time. I'm too hard on my phone for just the surface case. Even after almost 2 years my Evo still looks brand new. Wife has the active and it feels pretty nice.
I have had a seidio case on my last 5 phones going back to the Mogul. I have cracked a few seidio cases, but there always was a pretty good drop associated with it. I look at it this way, If my phone cartwheels down a drive way and I trash the case, it did its job. Ill buy a new case.
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i had the active (actually two different ones, I had to get a replacement shipped to me) on my evo for almost all of the last 2 years. i took it off a month or so ago because i got an extended battery. looks almost brand new.
Im going with surface because i think i can handle a little less protection based on my habbits (never cracked/broken any phone in 8 years as cell phone owner)
I have an active on my 3D and love it. Just wish the one for the LTE allowed access to the oe kickstand. I had a surface for my OG, but the edges of the phone got scratched from the plastic on plastic contact.
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Thanks for the SHOW2012 code. It basically cancels out the shipping cost of 5$
Yup, the platinum series at BB is the exact same thing at $5 more.
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Well, apparently amazon has the seidio cases already.
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSR3HT..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1337822438&sr=1-20
I just ordered it for 27$ w/shipping.
Still cheaper than seidio with the coupon.
LTEvo said:
Thanks for the SHOW2012 code. It basically cancels out the shipping cost of 5$
Yup, the platinum series at BB is the exact same thing at $5 more.
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Well, apparently amazon has the seidio cases already.
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSR3HT..._20?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1337822438&sr=1-20
I just ordered it for 27$ w/shipping.
Still cheaper than seidio with the coupon.
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That's my luck. Wasn't any available on amazon when I checked a few days ago and just got an Email today from Seidio. 5 off cases with MEM5 and 10 off combos with MEM10. Also I wanted to have it before I went back to work Saturday night. Ill have the case and holster on Friday. So only one day without protection.