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Hi,
Anyone has any idea where I can get a carrying pouch for hermes without the belt holster? Currently I'm using Krussell's leather case, which is bulky even after i remove the belt clip. There is still the clip adapter that sticks out to make the already "thick" phone even thicker.
What I am looking for is just a pouch that doesnt add to the thickness so much, and that of I can carry around. All of ebay's pouches has a belt clip to it.
Thanks
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My wife got fed up with there not being any out there she liked, and made herself one. If you are interested, I might be able to talk her into making one for you...
How about this one...
Pocket Solutions
or may be you are nuts, like me...
Nutshell
Rif_Luna said:
My wife got fed up with there not being any out there she liked, and made herself one. If you are interested, I might be able to talk her into making one for you...
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Hmm.. Never thought of making one myself. I'll try to make one myself. Could you provide me a pic of how your wife's pouch looks like? Thanks a bunch!
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How about this one...
Pocket Solutions
or may be you are nuts, like me...
Nutshell
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Wow. I like the one from pocketsolutions, but it's a little expensive if you ask me. Maybe I can make one myself based on the designs on pocketsolutions
Have you considered a Silicone skin?
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Have you considered a Silicone skin?
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Hmm,
This is nice and relatively cheaper. Are you using one of these? Mind to share your experience with me? Cause I had a phone with a silicone skin before. It looks great with the skin, only problem was it makes it more difficult for me to get the phone out of my pocket, if you know what I mean.
Thanks
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Sorry, I didn't get an email stating there was a response to the thread. I will try to take a picture of it when I get off of work tonight. She basically crocheted a cover that also has a strap so she can hang it around her neck. There is also a little cover flap that can be used for the screen. It's version 1.0, she plans on making a new one. I personally don't like stuff hanging from my neck, but that thing is pretty darn innovative. I will see about posting that image tonight.
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Have you considered a Silicone skin?
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That looks good...wonder if ebay might have something like that...
Pouch
Ok, not sure how well this is going to work, but attached are pictures of the pouch my wife made for her phone. If you need any ideas or help with making one, she should be able to help. Also, she used cotton for version 1, she is switching up to acrylic yarn for ver 2, (helps with it not getting so dirty). Hope that helps with some ideas for making your own
Don't use silicone skins, don't like them. I think they usually make a phone look ugly.
Way to go Rif_Luna, your wife is inventive. I somewhat think it looks a bit to retro so.
I would have cut a piece of leather to size, folded it inside out and stitched the sides together. Reverse the leather again so that the nice side is on the outside and you have a crude but snugg fitting leather pouch.
Either make the pouch a bit shorter then the phone or cut U shaped indentations at the top to make it easier to pull the phone out of the pouch.
How does that sound?¿
Rif_Luna said:
Ok, not sure how well this is going to work, but attached are pictures of the pouch my wife made for her phone. If you need any ideas or help with making one, she should be able to help. Also, she used cotton for version 1, she is switching up to acrylic yarn for ver 2, (helps with it not getting so dirty). Hope that helps with some ideas for making your own
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wow.. she sure is creative. thanks a bunch rif_luna!
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Don't use silicone skins, don't like them. I think they usually make a phone look ugly.
Way to go Rif_Luna, your wife is inventive. I somewhat think it looks a bit to retro so.
I would have cut a piece of leather to size, folded it inside out and stitched the sides together. Reverse the leather again so that the nice side is on the outside and you have a crude but snugg fitting leather pouch.
Either make the pouch a bit shorter then the phone or cut U shaped indentations at the top to make it easier to pull the phone out of the pouch.
How does that sound?¿
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Hey! That was what I thought too! That's why I've been missing for the past few days. Went around looking to buy a piece of leather at a bargain. I have also thought of modifying my old/current pouches such as removing the belt clip by force, cutting them into parts to be combined and so on, but i figured that the resulting pouch might be ugly.
Haha.
I just recently got my 3vo and i need a case for it, never been a big fan of the otterboxes (just seem too bulky). I need a case that looks good and gives some protection.. i have a 2 year old that loves to play with my phone.. But im not sure what to get.. I dont work in construction or take my phone on any extreme sports, but i do forget my phone on my lap in the car all the time and go to get out and boom it hits the ground.. so i do need some protection..
So far this is the one im likeing
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csk3hev3d-wh.htm
If you have a Best Buy near you, you can go there an try on some cases. They carry the one you posted too.
I had that case for my Evo 4G and I liked it a lot. Very nice case. The ones at Best Buy are named Pt, but they are made ny Seidio for Best Buy. Same exact case, just a different name stamped on it.
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The casemate tough case is pretty nice. It's not super big like the defender but its not slim either. But it looks nice, fits great and protects well. I got mine off ebay for about 22 bucks new. Well worth it. I also have the seidio active but prefer the tough case and haven't taken it off for the last 2 weeks or so except to clean it.
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I'm still waiting for the Ballistic Case for the Evo 3D to make its appearance on their website; waiting on the HC version.
The CaseMate's look pretty good as well. I've seen good reviews for the Tough Case that they make.
However, SLM is correct. Go try out the Platinum cases at Best Buy before you take the plunge with the Seidio case. It costs $34.99 at Best Buy for the same Seidio one you're interested in.
I'll tell you from experience that I have the Platinum case (a.k.a. a rebranded version of the Seido Active case), and it's pretty sweet! Rumor has it that Best Buy will also be getting the Seidio 1900 mAh batteries as well, but they'll too be rebranded as Platinum. The case I got is excellent and slimmer than the Otterbox cases. It comes in two pieces. You have a silicone sleeve with a felt-like interior that wraps around the phone, and then you have a strong plastic skeleton that wraps around the sleeve. Although the case is great, there are a few things that I don't like about it. For one, if you keep your phone in your pocket like me, you'll start to notice pocket lint collect around the edges of the case. Also, it's sometimes hard to press buttons around the edges of the phone. For example, I use Swype, and when I have to manually type in a word instead of swiping, it can be difficult pressing letters such as P or A. I'll accidentally hit the O or S keys. But it does offer damn good protection. I've gotten so accustomed to the case that it's just weird to hold the phone without it. The case also protects the dual cameras in the back. I have no clue why HTC decided to have the cameras stick out, but this case offers protection for them. As far as my pocket lint issue goes, I think I might invest in a holster for the phone. I'm not sure if Best Buy sells the Platinum branded holster that is compatible with the Active case, but I'll look sometime this week and let you know. I use my phone as my primary music player, whether it's mp3s stored on the phone, FM radio, or Internet radio, and I think that having it on my hip instead of my pocket will be a little bit more convenient for me.
As far as cases go, I've only seen the Platinum case with the black skeleton being sold at Best Buy. Seido sells their Active case with different colored skeletons, but the sleeve still remains black. I'm kinda disappointed Best Buy didn't sell the burgundy skeleton. I think it would've looked nice on this phone (I'm a fan of dark red colors.). If you want something more rugged, Seido sells on their website the Surface case (a hard two piece plastic shell available with or without a kickstand) and the Convert case. If you plan on drunkenly abusing your phone or chunking your phone at the wall after a pissed off conversation, I recommend the Convert case. It's like a combination of the Active and Surface cases. The inner layer is the Surface case, and then it's wrapped with a silicone sleeve and skeleton like the Active case. It also has a detachable cover for the rear cameras. To top it all off, the Convert case comes with a precision-cut screen guard. I don't really need all that thickness and protection, but I would put money down that the Convert case holds up to its name. If you plan on getting an extended battery though, make sure you get an extended case since the regular cases won't fit with the extended battery door.
Anyway, I hope this helps. Good luck shopping for the right case!
I bought a silicon case with the wave. Protects camera, wich had to be protected since it sticks out. Also protects the other buttons and seems to fit well...
Its only 1,50 dollar so thats not a bad deal.
The TPU case is really awesome. It's on ebay and really cheap! Just search ebay for "evo 3d tpu case"
Only one downside, almost every 3vo owner has it
Red Body Glove case
I have the Body Glove case in red, and I like it a lot. It is a nice looking case.
I have no issues with mine unlike some others, but check out the pictures here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141005
The available colors are Red, Blue, Gray, Silver, and maybe White too.
Thank for the info guys im going to head to beat buy today and check it out..
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Thank for the info guys im going to head to beat buy today and check it out..
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Sounds good, let us know what you decide. Bhambalek said they only have the black skeleton shell at his Best Buy. My local Best Buy only had them in white. Maybe yours will have both so you'll have options. Good luck!
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Just unpacked and put on my Seidio Active with holster, got the saphire blue from Versio Mobile on Amazon, 34.49 shipped.
Very nice case, fits very snug, like the inner skin and outer skeleton, holster is very solid. Only complaint, that the camera glass is not protected; probably order a carbon skin so I can throw some protection on that glass. Had a TPU on her since day one and glad I upgraded to this one.
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The TPU case is really awesome. It's on ebay and really cheap! Just search ebay for "evo 3d tpu case"
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I also like and recommend the TPU Skin Cover Phone Case for HTC Evo 3D http://www.amazon.com/TPU-Cases-Flexible-Sprint-Retail-Packaging/dp/B0053NWDO0
I have the Sedio Surface case and am happy with it. Decent protection and it has a kickstand also.
I posted a review on sprintusers, but dont know the policy here about linking to other forums.
i picked up the PT Cruiser case yesterday, i was able to get the black and white one that i liked.. Now i first off the bat i really like the look and feel of the case, but i dont like how the phone fits in the rubber sleeve, its not a real snug fit. So i can see pocket lint and other things easily able to get inbetween the phone and the rubber side, but other then that i like it so far.. Its still a lil early to make a final decision on the case..
But again thanks for everyones responces, i have to say this site really does rock!!
one word: otterbox defender. Ok so that was 2 words.
I have four requirements:
(1) Decent protection all around except for screen.
(2) Protection for the camera.
(3) Must lie flat and not wobble when typing w/phone on table.
(4) Must not make the phone significantly fatter (otterbox is OUT).
Anyone have any suggestions? I actually like the gel case from Sprint but it doesn't protect the camera.
Mike
i like seidio case the best
i've tried all sorts of cases and I keep coming back to my casemate tough case, can't go wrong with that one. It's not that bulky and offers just the right amount of protection without having your phone inside a vault like the defender.
Seidio Active or Platinum Cruiser. I had the Seidio on my Evo 4G for a year. Get the holster from Seidio to prevent the lint issue and clip it inside of your pocket. Something that nobody mentioned is that the rubber bezel allows you to set the phone face down without the screen contacting. That also makes it slip resistant and prevents an unattended ringing phone from vibrating off of the desk. Not too much bulk either.
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I know questions have been asked. And I realize all have their favorite cases. I am suggesting this thread as a "clearing house" of cases that definitely work with the car dock. If users could post links (and maybe photos) of these cases, I'm sure myself and many others would appreciate it.
I'm about to ramble a bit, sorry if I get a little off topic here and there...
I generally stick with skins, because with my EVO thats all that would work the car dock. With this new dock, the Photon can have a smallish case and still work with the dock if the insert is removed. I like that forward thinking from Moto regarding this, and the design of the dock is way better than the HTC one for the EVO. I also like how the skin will protect from a lot of things but add no bulk.
I just got in a number of skins from Phantom Skinz, and applied one to my Photon today. Overall, I like the product. It does make it a tad hard to get out of the dock with the insert in, because the skin material has a slight give to it (a soft plastic vs rigid). I wish that they included a little spray bottle, like ones I got from Body Guardz. They say to get a cup of warm water, add a touch of soap to it and dunk the skins into it. its hard to get just right, i ended up having a bit too much soap i think and theres some bubbles underneath that I dont think will go away. The fit of these skins is great. I've used some that are just a hair too big, and they end up snagging on things because they overhang. the corners where the skin wraps around the unit did have to be tweaked a bit: i had to ttrim a little off and make wider v cuts to make sure it didnt bunch up. There is a skin section for every side of the Photon, including the camera section. it doesnt cover the lens, and the fact that they had a piece for it impressed me. I would recommend this to anyone who likes the skin style protectors, but only if you're quite patient.
http://phantomskinz.com/motorolaphoton4g.aspx
This thread is a good idea. I can tell you that the case and holster that is sold by sprint does not fit, but only slightly contacts the material around the connector. I may trim it to see if I can get it to fit easily.
I can confirm that the OtterBox Commuter does not work. Also, even the little cheapo hard shell snap together cases do not work.
Incipio Feather Hard Case for Motorola Photon 4G
Hi all,
I recently purchased an Incipio Feather Slim hard case for my Photon 4G and so far it does seem to work with the car dock, though I had to add a little foamy tape on the right side of the dock so the phone would sit straight when it is in the dock, incidentally I am not using the insert that came with the dock, the website is myincipio dot com.
Problem is, I cannot find a classy leather horizontal case that will accommodate the phone with the Feather case on; everything I have been able to find so far looks cheap and flimsy not to mention too small. I guess one real advantage to sticking with an iPhone is that the after market accessory options available are so vast that if one just keeps looking for what they want they will most likely find it. Anyway, my 2 cents.
TPU cases don't work
I picked up a "TPU" case via eBay (pic attached). It's similar to the silicone skins except the material is a little stiffer and has a glossy finish (which I prefer).
Without the insert, the phone does fit physically in the dock, but the contact with the dock connector is poor. I may need to do what h8zgray wrote and that is to put some kind of pad on the right side of the dock to help hold up the phone. I think I have some left over weatherstripping I could use...
For the time being, I'm using an Arkon Mega Grip mount in my car.
I found it ironic that the dock doesn't work with some of the "official" Sprint cases, like the gray plastic two-piece case.
I hope someone can find a good case that will fit.
Update: Another member posted a comment in another thread that enlarging the notch surrounding the USB/microHDMI port could help make cases fit the car dock. There's a raised area in the dock surrounding the USB connector. I took a second TPU case and enlarged the opening for the USB/microHDMI ports and that made the case work in the dock. The connection is a little loose but I think adding a thin strip of padding to the right side of the dock might help keep the phone and case stable. So the stock TPU case won't work without this modification.
So some people like the idea of the HTC Dot View case and hate it for one reason or the other, however, I had a idea on how to improve on it.
Why not give a metallic back to the case similar to the phones material, but on the inside of the case where the phone is inserted, it has a thin rubber coat to make sure the metals don't scrape against each other or some breathable material so if the device heats up, the case can dispell the heat safely then just rubber absorbing it. Have the same and more color options that the M8 came with.
Keep the front the same as the HTC Dot View case.
Issue is, I cant find a site that could do my idea, and I lack the skills to make such a case. I know it would add slightly more bulk, but I would personally prefer metal over plastic. Anyone know where I could do it?
I have the spigen slim case and It is really good case it feels nice and it is actually a soled case. i think it will be what you are looking for.
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So some people like the idea of the HTC Dot View case and hate it for one reason or the other, however, I had a idea on how to improve on it.
Why not give a metallic back to the case similar to the phones material, but on the inside of the case where the phone is inserted, it has a thin rubber coat to make sure the metals don't scrape against each other or some breathable material so if the device heats up, the case can dispell the heat safely then just rubber absorbing it. Have the same and more color options that the M8 came with.
Keep the front the same as the HTC Dot View case.
Issue is, I cant find a site that could do my idea, and I lack the skills to make such a case. I know it would add slightly more bulk, but I would personally prefer metal over plastic. Anyone know where I could do it?
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There are a few metallic cases. I like this one: http://www.mobilefun.com/44902-uag-...&referer=PLA&gclid=CNDpyNnEiL4CFcU-MgodkzYAwA
love or hate it, the dot view case is sold out in my area. Went to 3 different ATT stores and a Best Buy. All sold out.
I don't know how it's possible. Didn't think this phone was that popular. Right now I am caseless and its bothering the hell out of me
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There are a few metallic cases. I like this one: http://www.mobilefun.com/44902-uag-...&referer=PLA&gclid=CNDpyNnEiL4CFcU-MgodkzYAwA
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These are not metalic case ..UAG case are a mix of hard and soft plastic , i have one right now on my m8 ,had one on my s3. Cant go wrong with uag ....and by the way .....they are cheaper on the official website . http://www.urbanarmorgear.com
I really hate to cover my m8 cauz i think it look awsome ..got to do what you got to do ..
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I normally get cases like the two layer Otterbox with a belt clip. I always keep my cellphone on my belt. Is there something similar for the HAM2? I haven't purchased the phone yet. What case is convenient and secure, without breaking the budget? Thanks
Check out the assessories thread here.
The most 'otterboxlike' case so far is the Trident Cyclops case. No belt loop in it but you could find a belt loop case and use that without removing the Cyclops for maximum protection.
Case for belt
Not sure where you live, but I found a case at a local swap meet in Long Beach for $8.
Makes a nice extra pocket.
Looking at one of those Cyclops rugged cases (this is as expensive as Otterbox ).
What I'd like to do is find a bicycle mount for it, no luck on Amazon thus far. There are a couple "universal" mounts but don't want plastic as it'll just become brittle and break (due Canadian weather).
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Looking at one of those Cyclops rugged cases (this is as expensive as Otterbox ).
What I'd like to do is find a bicycle mount for it, no luck on Amazon thus far. There are a couple "universal" mounts but don't want plastic as it'll just become brittle and break (due Canadian weather).
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This is where I got my case, I think free shipping to Canada made it cheaper than other vendors, but this was in the summer before the dollar was completely in the ****ter.
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/huawei-ascend-mate-2-4g-cases.html
Got a universal dash/windshield mount for it too from accessory geeks, probably have a bike mount that'll suit your needs, they have a huge selection.
Thanks! It looks like they sell a few mounts, also they sell through Amazon so don't have to order direct (and have yet another account online to manage). They have a metal bike/bicycle tripod bracket but it's quite pricey for a piece of metal. The only thing that really worries me is that the HAM is in an odd size category so either the mount will be too big or too small. Found one mount that may work, but say "may work" lightly.
Perhaps what I could do is just eat the cost of that tripod mount and have a friend machine a proper mount for me to slot-in
Instead of creating a new thread, I thought I would ask within here. Please let me know if I should just open a new thread.
I am looking for two different cases. One with the thinnest blueprint possible, but a case that will protect the face with a lip wrap around [glass] and body from falls. I was thinking this one.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61+dFCZWcHL._SL1001_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Bracket-Cover-Huawei/dp/B00QXKHWK2/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
The second case I was looking at that is kind of more of an after thought, a case that is part wallet, part case. Once again, from the same provide. However, I am afraid the corners of the phone won't be protect if it falls. This case doesn't look at that great either. Any recommendations?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/718Rvqek6RL._SL1009_.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Bracket-Cover-Huawei/dp/B00QXKHWK2/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
I currently have this case on the way, but it's taking forever and I don't think it will protect it from falls specially if it lands on the corners.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KGVCL96/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My best case ever with a nice lip action [so the phone's glass never touched any surfaces] was for my previous phone . The material saved it from many, many falls.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CUZP84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They all look about the same. Cheap cases did a test and they are effective as nothing. but if you want an alternative check out http://sugru.com/
I have a black leather flip case like the red leather one you posted. I love it. I have only used hard, extremely protective cases in the past , but there's not much in that category for this phone. I've always used a belt loop case too so I don't try and stuff my phone in to a pants or shirt pocket. I've had a short drop to a wood floor in this case and the phone was fine. I can't say what would happen in a high fall to a hard surface like concrete.
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mke1973 said:
I have a black leather flip case like the red leather one you posted. I love it. I have only used hard, extremely protective cases in the past , but there's not much in that category for this phone. I've always used a belt loop case too so I don't try and stuff my phone in to a pants or shirt pocket. I've had a short drop to a wood floor in this case and the phone was fine. I can't say what would happen in a high fall to a hard surface like concrete.
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Do you have a link to the case? Is it a wallet your of case?
How high is a high fall to you? 6 feet? Was your short fall 3 feet high?
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