Otterbox Defender in the works! - HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G

Just noticed Otterbox has put up a page for a Defender series case for our beloved tablet:
Defender page link
er, well, I can't post links yet so yea, take a lookie on the Otterbox site and add your email to the notification list so they don't rethink their decision to make one for us!
I'm glad they even decided to make one since they had initially stated they wouldn't on their facebook page, i'm using the Trident's case at the moment which is great for a semi-slim case but sometimes I need more protection!

HOORAY!!
BIG THANKS for the heads up!! Here's the link:
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Vie...=20&start=1&cgid=htc-evo-view-4g-tablet-cases
I'm using the Melkco "opens like a book" (my name for it not theirs) and it's great, except that the magnet affects the screen rotation
CAN'T WAIT!!!
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I believe I was the one that straight out asked if they were going to do a flyer defender case... and they replied no. Glad to hear they changed there minds. If I had known about the trident case... I would have it. I sorta wish Seido would do one so we could have a choice.
I wish they would make it with the little holes in the back so it would attach to a window mount.

http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aae...fault/v1320573847484/pdfs/htc2-flyer-info.pdf

Not to discredit anyone...or challenge anyone... but could you really see yourself walking around with something as big a flyer hanging from your belt? Are we sure that isn't a photoshop job. Don't get me wrong... I want a defender case for my flyer as much as the next guy.

vilasman said:
Not to discredit anyone...or challenge anyone... but could you really see yourself walking around with something as big a flyer hanging from your belt? Are we sure that isn't a photoshop job. Don't get me wrong... I want a defender case for my flyer as much as the next guy.
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That pdf above is the official one from the Otterbox website. They are working on one; however the images on the pdf that show a clip on the case are not of the actual item - that's another phone and case (on there just to show the different levels of protection). In the images I've seen of the actual case, there won't be a belt clip. And, yes, hanging the Flyer from your belt would be silly.

jscott30 said:
That pdf above is the official one from the Otterbox website. They are working on one; however the images on the pdf that show a clip on the case are not of the actual item - that's another phone and case (on there just to show the different levels of protection). In the images I've seen of the actual case, there won't be a belt clip. And, yes, hanging the Flyer from your belt would be silly.
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Friend of mine gave his daughter his Dell Streak. It's in the otterbox defender with belt clip. Says she looks like an adult with an iPad strapped to their hip.

Like Bell Bottoms Only Kewler!
jscott30 said:
That pdf above is the official one from the Otterbox website. They are working on one; however the images on the pdf that show a clip on the case are not of the actual item - that's another phone and case (on there just to show the different levels of protection). In the images I've seen of the actual case, there won't be a belt clip. And, yes, hanging the Flyer from your belt would be silly.
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vilasman said:
Not to discredit anyone...or challenge anyone... but could you really see yourself walking around with something as big a flyer hanging from your belt? Are we sure that isn't a photoshop job. Don't get me wrong... I want a defender case for my flyer as much as the next guy.
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Have we forgotten the early 90's and the bricks people used to hang on their belts that were 'high tech' cell phones for the period? It would be so retro.

Blu3Fr0g said:
Have we forgotten the early 90's and the bricks people used to hang on their belts that were 'high tech' cell phones for the period? It would be so retro.
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Early 90's??!! I was carrying one of these things on my hip a little over 4 years ago! Just for scale, the one on the right has a compact flash wifi adapter sticking out of it.
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Finally found an ideal pouch for the Hero

After trying several cases/pouches including the official C300 leather case (too bulky) and a cheapo faux leather pouch that marked the white casing of the phone I have finally found this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-L...ches?hash=item3ca4b454a3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Its a pretty tight fit but you can yank the tab to pull the phone out.
Dammit I spoke too soon. It stained the Hero orange!
I've ordered a gel/silicone case now.
footboydog said:
Dammit I spoke too soon. It stained the Hero orange!
I've ordered a gel/silicone case now.
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Ouch, hope you can find something that you like!
I have been in search of a good case too, and I think I'm going to go with a foof pouch from Foof Shop. Another user of these forums got it and said it fits perfectly in an iPhone/iTouch size. Just a suggestion for you, if you like the style.
It's a shame my favorite company, Switcheasy, is staying Apple only
Waiting for beyzacases myself - their diamond one was superb.
I'm using a large Luna pouch by Krusell. Paid about £12 for it on a buy it now from ebay and would happily recommend.
It's a good quality soft leather case and while it wasn't purpose built for the hero, it is as you can see a pretty snug fit
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I can lightly hold case upside and gently shake without the hero falling out, but at the same time I don't need to wrestle the case to remove the phone. Only downside was the quality control sticker left a sticky mark on the leather when I peeled it off (which washed away with a little liquid soap).
Wish I had a black Hero. The white one gets marked without trying.
I might get my girlfriend to make me one of these:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Levis-Denim-iPodiPhone-Case/
Green Squircle said:
I'm using a large Luna pouch by Krusell.
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thanks; would you please confirm whether you got the Large or the Extra Large Luna, please?
MF recommends the Extra Large, for the Hero, but you mentioned only the Large.
Looking at the sizes there's only a few mm in it; I really don't want another pouch that the phone falls out of though
thanks again...
Foof is Ideal
I recommended the foof case, and the more I read with problems with other cases the more I'm glad I use this one. The interior is white fleece absolutely no chance of staining and great protection for the device. I've still heard all my notification sounds through the case and the black and white patterned cloth looks great. Its also washable.
thanks; I love the foof cases: I was going to get one for my MBP, but my wife made me something very similar herself, just as good (or better .
Which foof case exactly did you get for the Hero? How snug a fit is it?
thanks again.
cdmackay said:
thanks; I love the foof cases: I was going to get one for my MBP, but my wife made me something very similar herself, just as good (or better .
Which foof case exactly did you get for the Hero? How snug a fit is it?
thanks again.
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This is from a post that tallen3 made in another thread, but should answer your question:
tallen3 said:
At the moment I'm using a Foof case with a sherpa fleece inner. Its surprisingly protective and fits perfectly. Snug enough not to slip out but easy to remove. Got the ipod touch size from http://foofshop.com/ and they have great choices for different colours.
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cdmackay said:
thanks; would you please confirm whether you got the Large or the Extra Large Luna, please?
MF recommends the Extra Large, for the Hero, but you mentioned only the Large.
Looking at the sizes there's only a few mm in it; I really don't want another pouch that the phone falls out of though
thanks again...
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Just a large...
Bought it from these guys:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-KRUSE...ches?hash=item5ad25ccf4a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
thank you both.
I got a "Golla" case from the Carphone Warhouse, it's a nicely padded thing, never had one before only £9.99 - bargain
I got one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WHITE-Gel-Ru...Q5fMobilePhonesCasesPouchesQQsalenotsupported
It fits really well and is cheap as hell. It also makes it large enough (and increases the drag coefficient enough) so that it feels secure in my old G1 pouch.

some leather cases

I am now searching for some leather cases for my phone, I have brought one before, but it damage within 1 month, it upset me, are there any high quality cases intruduce to me? thank you.
You could have a look at some of the Samsonite range of mobile case,s.
Best thing to do , is go to a store and try your phone with a few different case,s see what fits and what you like.
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I use this one, its not leather, but I am happy with it.
hcf said:
I am now searching for some leather cases for my phone, I have brought one before, but it damage within 1 month, it upset me, are there any high quality cases intruduce to me? thank you.
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well leather cases with magnets seems to damage the internal compass of the g1. its been reported but never really confirmed if the magnets really do damage... so i avoided using leather cases with magnets.. i jsut used the pouch that came with the g1.
brian_v3ntura said:
well leather cases with magnets seems to damage the internal compass of the g1. its been reported but never really confirmed if the magnets really do damage... so i avoided using leather cases with magnets.. i jsut used the pouch that came with the g1.
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wow, never thought of that, the case I have does use magnets, so I guess the rest of the Samsonite range would use them too.
quakermaas said:
wow, never thought of that, the case I have does use magnets, so I guess the rest of the Samsonite range would use them too.
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most cases use magnets. its recommended to take out the magnets and attach velcro, but velcro is hideous.
and there are some cases that uses a push pin... but the magnet cases are just sooo slim and nicer looking,but i am not going to take the risk of damaging my phone.
Best Ever
Best case EVER made!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280374328188
quakermaas said:
wow, never thought of that, the case I have does use magnets, so I guess the rest of the Samsonite range would use them too.
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I have been using magnetic cases ever since I can remember. I have a magnetic case for the G1 since I got mine many months ago. I have had no issues.
I got a nice dark brown leather horizontal one from Office Depot. I looked all over and didn't like the more expensive (costing) ones. Sorry it is magnetic but I haven't had a problem with it.
I'm new to the G1 so I could be wrong. Don't flame me please. I don't think the phones actually have a digital compass in them. I played with mine before I got the magnetic case. I never really got a good north unless the gps was enabled and I was on the move. Most stand alone GPSs don't have compass' either. They get their readings from movement and positions.
I purchased a pouch from PDair for my older HTC Dream and absolutely loved the quality.
I'll make the order today and once I receive it I'll give a detailed review with some photos.
Just figured I'd share!
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000498

Flyer in the Philippines

Hi. As an owner of the HTC DHD, active in the "DHD in the Philippines" thread, I found threads like this to be useful in the enjoyment of our devices.
Lots of help and information have been passed around in that thread and I hope that there would be a Flyer community as well.
Anyone?
I just got mine the other day from Topelectronics, I must say that I'm absolutely loving the Flyer. I too am a DHD user as well
Nice to know I'm not alone. Haven't seen you in the Philippine DHD thread.
not a very active poster, I just read around, this is the first thread I'm really actively participating in.
Hi! I too own this awesome device. Bought mine in Singapore 3 weeks ago and it's the 3G version. And yeah, I'm from the Philippines... born and raised.
Seeing I travel there 4 times a year (but not filipino), I approve of this thread..
Flyer 3G owner here too....
Wow. Hope we get that S-Off soon. Things will really kick off then.
Hope leather cases and screen protectors are available locally...
Anyone having issues with their WiFi? I'm having trouble connecting with the WiFi on mine.
amf said:
Hope leather cases and screen protectors are available locally...
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I scoured greenhills yesterday to no avail.
kentamayo said:
Anyone having issues with their WiFi? I'm having trouble connecting with the WiFi on mine.
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Nope, not at all.
I don't think accessories will be available here anytime soon. I suggest you order your stuff from Amazon or something. Hehehe.
gabs2012 said:
I don't think accessories will be available here anytime soon. I suggest you order your stuff from Amazon or something. Hehehe.
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I'm using the case it came with.. and got a bag to put it in.
I tried putting it in my cargo pocket. When I got in my car, it slipped out and fell. Good thing I caught it. So I got a bag.
Flyer user in Manila too... 16Gb Wifi version. If anyone finds any cases around town for the Flyer, share info!
timoti.sy said:
I'm using the case it came with.. and got a bag to put it in.
I tried putting it in my cargo pocket. When I got in my car, it slipped out and fell. Good thing I caught it. So I got a bag.
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I'm using that same case for now... But it can get quite dirty since it's white. And I'm just using an iPad screen protector, cut to fit the Flyer. Hehehe.
I ordered screen protectors and a TPU case from Amazon. Hopefully it will still fit inside the white leather case. Let you know when it arrives next week.
gabs2012 said:
I'm using that same case for now... But it can get quite dirty since it's white. And I'm just using an iPad screen protector, cut to fit the Flyer. Hehehe.
I ordered screen protectors and a TPU case from Amazon. Hopefully it will still fit inside the white leather case. Let you know when it arrives next week.
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Great! I'm looking for a matte screen protector as the screen is quite the smudge magnet.
I'm having these weird issues with my WiFi, I don't get a full bar of signal unless I'm right on top of the routers, it's strange since my Desire HD gets a full bar of signal even across the room. Already contacted HTC customer support... hrrrrmmmm. :/
I have a small PacSafe messenger which is an exact fit for 7"-10" Tablets and a small TUMI messenger that fits my Macbook Air 13" and snugly fits the Flyer in it's leather case or my XOOM and the Flyer in their respective sleeves, I also have a Booq Taipan Shadow XS.
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I just realized that I have waaay too many bags..
timoti.sy said:
the screen is quite the smudge magnet.
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Indeed! I ordered the matte for mine. Hehehe.
@kentamayo
You sir, are a gadget whore! Kidding. How does the Xoom's speed (HC + dual-core) compare to the Flyer's?
Maybe the Flyer has a weak WiFi receiver? I do notice that I sometimes get only 1 bar in parts of my house where I know the signal is good. I have to compare the Flyer side by side with my iPod Touch to find out. I'll keep you posted.

Platinum's Pseudo Active Case

Good stuff. Made by Seidio, but just branded Platinum. They had a name for it... Like a series. Instead of Active, it had it's own name, but I forgot it...
Also got the Super invisibleSHIELD.
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I've had the Active cases on my Epic and Evo... I figured I'd stay with the same case. Might rebuy once Seidio ones come out.
Edit* It's called the Cruiser.
Oooohhh, do like. So far this is the only Evo 3D case I actually like. I'll look it up. I'll probably buy one next time I get paid.
EDIT: Found it here on Best Buy, but it's sold out & backordered for 1-2 weeks. Linky
If anyone else can find it somewhere that it isn't sold out, that'd be great!
Geniusdog254 said:
EDIT: Found it here on Best Buy, but it's sold out & backordered for 1-2 weeks. Linky
If anyone else can find it somewhere that it isn't sold out, that'd be great!
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They have about 15 of them at the BB near me. Most of them are black, but they have some purple hard-plastic ones too.
Harfainx said:
They have about 15 of them at the BB near me. Most of them are black, but they have some purple hard-plastic ones too.
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Lucky. Wish I didn't live an hour away from the nearest Best Buy lol
Mine has blue surface cases $29.99 and black surface cases with holster $34.99...
The Cruiser was black only, no holster $34.99...
The Heavy Duty one was black with holster. $49.99
I can't quite tell from the photos. Are the buttons covered completely? They have them in stock at both BBY's near me, and I might pick one up. Thanks
The only openings on the case are the screen/face, 2D/3D toggle switch, earphone jack and little mic opening.
Thanks Chris
i got the "rugged" version of this at best buy but returned it.. the fabric on the holster was messed up..
also, the case felt cheap.. i had the same case i got from them for the Evo and that one was good, loved it...
i have been a sedio fan for a while.. easy case to take off and put on.. i like to have the phone naked when i am phone. the otter box defender i got now sucks to take off!!! like the case but its a pain to take off.. not to mention the holster does fit the belt i use since its a wide riggers belt.
but i will be getting the sedio once its out and hope casualty is better than the best buy version.
Nice case but.....
I think these are nice cases, i even had one one my old evo but, if you drop it and it lands on the corner, those little claws will break. Unless they changed the plastic its made out of, that is the weak point of the case. I ended up with a ballistic on my last evo and that thing is a tank. I have the otterbox defender on my phone now. I always pic the most rugged case becase it keeps my phone in pristine condition which allows me to sell it and upgrade to the next phone for free.
yup , just as ugly (and probably as fragile) as the ones on the original evo....
Mayonesa said:
i like to have the phone naked when i am phone.
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lol what?
then who was phone????
minieod said:
lol what?
then who was phone????
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lol when i am home... i messed that one up... long day
but yeah, since i use the phone more when i am home, i like to take the case off to help with heat.
Yup the corners do break easily.
I had the same issue with my evo.
I had 2 cases break on me - and my wife's broke on her too
All 3 were the tabs as mentioned above
MCLFLN said:
I had 2 cases break on me - and my wife's broke on her too
All 3 were the tabs as mentioned above
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Maybe some people can't handle the case. Contact Seidio, they are pretty good about it.
Maybe they don't create a quality product.
I've had a Surface and a couple Actives on my Evo. Had a Active on my Epic and never had a single issue. Maybe I baby my phones. I dunno. They've been more than great for me.
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When did you buy your first active limited? How long did you use it? Maybe they fixed their quality issues...?
I know it wasn't only me having issues with the tabs - at the time I got on XDA/Amazon and everybody seemed to be experiencing the same thing. I started the return process and let them know that the tabs were an issue and I am sure others did as well.
I really hope they did fix this problem, because I loved the case other than that or I would have never bought a second one (I was hoping it was a fluke)
In the end I just went back to my official HTC case. I didn't like it near as much but I never had issues with it either.
Later,
Matt
I started picking them up around November 2010.

Samsung Book Cover case for 7'' Tab

So I've been looking for this case but it's always been too expensive everywhere. I found this one but I'm not familiar with this site. Has anyone ever used them before? Looks like a really good deal.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Premium-Book-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-7-0-P3100-P3110-Free-Shipping-MLC/900680_591209518.html
pside15 said:
So I've been looking for this case but it's always been too expensive everywhere. I found this one but I'm not familiar with this site. Has anyone ever used them before? Looks like a really good deal.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Premium-Book-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-7-0-P3100-P3110-Free-Shipping-MLC/900680_591209518.html
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That looks pretty good. If it didn't already have the expensive cover I would try that one.
I like the way it can stand up at 2 different angles, I wish it could stand vertically though.
not endorsing brands mart, however they had the oem case for $38
not endorsing brands mart, however they had the oem case for $38. I bought one their, other electronics I bought their went yours tits up before 6 months, so caution on everything else.
I just bought this case a few hours ago from my local store here in Dubai. It fits well on my tab. But the problem is that the hinge next to the camera hole is quite narrow. Every time I close it, it touches the power button unexpectedly causing a restart. Maybe it will differ on other stocks of this item.
I'm not using the camera that much so instead of opening the cover to the right, I rotated the tab covering the lens and made it open to the left.
Be careful after a month or so you might end up with fraudulent charges on the card you use, I did.
Yea, I wasn't sure about using that site so I ordered one of the Poetic cases from Amazon. I had one on my old ASUS Transformer and liked it. Good price too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YUISHQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I wouldn't bother with that one. I bought this from eBay and I can't believe how practical, sturdy and well-made it is. And matches my Tab2's color
Have a look:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251176073261?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
pside15 said:
Yea, I wasn't sure about using that site so I ordered one of the Poetic cases from Amazon. I had one on my old ASUS Transformer and liked it. Good price too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YUISHQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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I ordered this case last week, so far I like it a lot. It's slimmer than Samsung version and I like the way the felt part that covers the screen doesn't end up on the outside of the case when you open it and set it down. I was worried about getting dirt on the felt and scratching my screen.
I also like that the cover latches without needing the elastic strap, although it does have one. It also stands at 2 different angles.
It does smell very plasticy, hopefully that will go away soon.
ryant35 said:
I ordered this case last week, so far I like it a lot. It's slimmer than Samsung version and I like the way the felt part that covers the screen doesn't end up on the outside of the case when you open it and set it down. I was worried about getting dirt on the felt and scratching my screen.
I also like that the cover latches without needing the elastic strap, although it does have one. It also stands at 2 different angles.
It does smell very plasticy, hopefully that will go away soon.
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Yea, that smell is really strong at first. I can still smell it but it's not overwhelming like it was at first. Definitely a great case for the price.
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