As much as I love how sturdy the otterbox commuter is, it really does add some girth to the rezound. Occasionally I would like to have the protection of a case without the bulk.
Any recommendations out there?
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Good title for post. I'm looking for the exact same thing. I haven't bought any cases yet.
Guess the ideal case functionality wise is thinnest possible, max protection, good quality material, solid but easy to remove if you have to pull the battery, reasonable price and has a KICK STAND!!!
Been searching but nothing AFAIK. So currently my phone is naked in it's original birthday suit. I do have a leather belt case to carry it though; but would love the extra protection in case of drops and kickstand for setting it on table.
No love for rezound... accessories are so slow to come out or are out of stock (eg. case with kickstand... htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-hard-shell-kickstand-case.html.
Anyone ever get this case? Has it ever been in stock? And is it good? Otherwise I won't wait for this case and move on.
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
Seidio active is pretty sweet but I wouldn't call it thin. I'm not a case guy but have realized if I'm going to use one, it better work. I've yet to see a thin case that gives me the confidence that this one does.
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Have you tried the "High Gloss Silicone Cover" that they sell at the Verizon store? I was very skeptical about it when I saw it in the store, but since there weren't many choices at the time, I tested it out and was pleasantly surprised.
It's smooth on the outside, yet gives you enough grip that the phone will not slip out of your hands. It also fits the phone VERY snug.
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
Case-mate's barely there cases are very minimalistic. http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Rezound-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Rezound-Barely-There-Cases.asp
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I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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It's funny that you mention that case as I just ordered it yesterday on Amazon. I am not normally a fan of cheap cases, but the reviews were not bad, and for 5 dollars shipped may as well try it out.
Casemate "barely there" cases are pretty nice.
mintcookies said:
I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TQRLQG/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
it fits great and the textured sides gives allows extra grip to the phone.
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I got that before my phone got here and i love it for the price.. doesnt really get stuck in my pocket like others have... for 5 dollars you cant beat it people
This is the case I use and love it. It fits the Rezound perfectly.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-tpu-cases.html
Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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Rogueharvest said:
I've actually gone through 3 cases and I ended up going back to the Commuter. I bought the Incipio and Body Glove... both had their pluses/minuses but the Commuter ended up having the nicest feel (despite the slight extra thickness)
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For me, the whole point of having a case is to have my device protected. So, if I have a little more bulk as the price, i do not mind. I have seen so many people complain (not here) about a case being ugly or too bulky, and then they drop their phone and break it to pieces.
Which is better? Keepin yuor phone pretty and having to spend another $500 dollars on a replacement the third time you drop it, or just et a good case.
A thin case is no good for me. I commute in a subway and walk everywhere. I have dropped my Rez several times, and am so happy to have a Diztronic tpu case for the extended battery and a Otterbox Commuter for the stock battery.
i wouldn't trust a thin plastic case for anything.
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Don't know anything about this one but I hadn't seen it posted by anyone yet. I don't know, maybe it's new? Looks sweet though.
http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-Rezoun...ezound-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
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I like this one too. First I've seen with the cutout for the beats logo
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I would recommend the cm barely there case if it were under 10 bucks. Had one on the thunderbolt and it actually saved the phone many times from 4 foot drops. Only got a few tiny nicks on the top edges of the phone oh and a slight crack on the case itself. About 2mm long. Screen on the tb still looks perfect even after 3 drops to the face. I do have a cheap screen protector installed on it though
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+1 for Case-Mate Barely There. Totally minimalistic and yet provides just enough protection.
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Marcismo55 said:
I have an Otterbox Commuter (quite bulky) as well as the Ditztronic case (terrible btw) and wanted a case with a fairly thin profile but good finish.
I had a Seidio Surface case for my Incredible and loved it so I decided to pick one up for the Rezound. I am impressed and in love with this case. It adds very little bulk while covering everything. The soft touch material provides a nice grip and is comfortable. I HIGHLY suggest this case.
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+1 on the Seidio Surface. Feels great in the hand
I believe verizon sells a case/holster combo that comes with a built in kickstand for $30. Doesnt seem bad at all. Check out fleabay or amazon. im sure you can find one there for less than half the price.
Bubbled said:
anyone found a rezound case with a kickstand? i have seen a few for other phones, but nothing for the rezound
i currently use the Otterbox Defender series case which has saved my phone countless times. I work in retail so i can be doing anything from ringing someone at a register to throwing freight from trucks, to using heavy power lifting equipment and this case has protected is very well. it is extremely bulky about 2-2.5 times the size of the rezound, though the extended battery still fits in it.
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Related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1LFYoidMLg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Update. Drop tests. 3 trials more like throw tests haha
www.YouTube.com/anotherreviewerguy
How's the sound on this case? I have the Platinum (branded seidio case by BestBuy) but the rubber covers the mic hole muffling the sound. I wanted to make sure that the mic hole was unobstructed.
I've had no complaints so far. I tested it just now and heard no muffling
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A little update. I dropped my phone in the street off the bed of my truck. The case took all the impact from what I can see but it didn't get scratched up or anything. I love this thing
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Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Couldn't agree more. So far its been better than the otterbox
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Best case for the first evo 3d. I have had this case for 2 weeks ago and I have zero. Complaints. great fit looks nice
OneStepAhead said:
Best case on the market right now for the Evo 3D. Just received mine 2 days ago. So far I've tried obviously all the cases we have here at TPU-Cases, which are great, but lets be honest TPU doesnt provide a lot of protection, the Otterbox Commuter, Case-Mate Pop, and now the Case-Mate Tough. The Tough is actually less bulky then the Pop and feels great in your hand. You will definitely not drop your phone when you have this case on! Also a bit easier to get the Tough off the phone then the Pop or the TPU cases since the inner layer is a removable silicone. No way can you get the Pop off the phone without pulling off the battery door too. I've figured out how to take the TPU cases off without pulling off the battery door as well, but it's not the easiest thing in the world. I definitely recommend the Case-Mate Tough. I'd be surprised if the defender really provided too much more protection and its a much smaller form factor. I wish the Tough or the Pop would fit in the iGrip car dock. It's damn close. You can use the dock to hold the phone but you wont be able to charge the phone with the dock. If it wasnt for that I would use the Tough full time. As it is now I switch back and forth between the Tough and one of the TPU-Cases Smoke Matte cases.
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Just ordered one. I have the barely there case but the lack of protection it offers me is disappointing. Looking forward to getting the Tough in the mail thursday.
retnuh730 said:
Just ordered one. I have the barely there case but the lack of protection it offers me is disappointing. Looking forward to getting the Tough in the mail thursday.
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I'm sure you'll like it. I have three cases right now and this one has been the best. I will put up a review on the commuter and also a side by side comparison on the two.
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cor4twenty said:
I'm sure you'll like it. I have three cases right now and this one has been the best. I will put up a review on the commuter and also a side by side comparison on the two.
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That would be interesting. How goes the size vs. the commuter?
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That would be interesting. How goes the size vs. the commuter?
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About the same actually. It seems the case-mate is slightly thicker. Ill post pictures up later and the video tonight
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people really like this that much more than the active case by seidio? disregard the complains about the tabs breaking though as ive never had that happen here and they deff seem more sturdy than the 4G's case was.
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people really like this that much more than the active case by seidio? disregard the complains about the tabs breaking though as ive never had that happen here and they deff seem more sturdy than the 4G's case was.
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I had 3 active cases for my original EVO 4G, all of the plastic parts ended up snapping off or breaking. I respect the case for protecting my phone but I got tired of being out 20 bucks every time the case did its job.
retnuh730 said:
I had 3 active cases for my original EVO 4G, all of the plastic parts ended up snapping off or breaking. I respect the case for protecting my phone but I got tired of being out 20 bucks every time the case did its job.
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take it u drop ur phone on the corner a lot? lol
sgt. slaughter said:
take it u drop ur phone on the corner a lot? lol
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Normal waist high drops or drops from my lap or something while I'm sitting. Nothing too extreme. Normal expectations for a case.
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Normal waist high drops or drops from my lap or something while I'm sitting. Nothing too extreme. Normal expectations for a case.
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+1. The one I had on the Evo broke twice. On the Evo 3d I cracked it from a drop off a desk so I canned it.
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As you can see the tough case is slightly thicker but it does feel like a stronger case. And I can't say enough on the rubberized finish it has. As a plus, the corners on the tough case are part of the hard backplate whereas the commuters corners are just silicone.
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cor4twenty said:
As you can see the tough case is slightly thicker but it does feel like a stronger case. And I can't say enough on the rubberized finish it has. As a plus, the corners on the tough case are part of the hard backplate whereas the commuters corners are just silicone.
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Damn shame the Commuter covers all the ports. They'll eventually tear off. The Tough doesn't cover any, does it?
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Damn shame the Commuter covers all the ports. They'll eventually tear off. The Tough doesn't cover any, does it?
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No the tough has no coverings on ports, but really the commuter only covers one which is the charging port. They both leave the headaet jack uncovered.
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Do they make a holster for this case? I had the same case for my OGEvo, but have been rocking the Platinum one with holster from Best Buy. Kind of like not having big phone in my pocket.... But I really liked the case
"Acase" case for Evo 3d, similar to otterbox commuter. The case comes with 2 screen protectors as well.
I really like this case more then the commuter. The back shell has a nice touch to it. It feels well protected and thinner then the commuter. No problems with sound from speakers. And the one thing i like the most is the camera is protected.
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Superle...02?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1318909353&sr=1-102
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Looks good.
Lol and here I was thinking you typed too quickly when you wrote a case.
Looks real nice. Look forward to seeing pics.
Almost like the case mate tough case. Hopefully thinner as the description implies. Been wanting one.
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Pics are now up, enjoy!
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Lol and here I was thinking you typed too quickly when you wrote a case.
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Me too, lol.
Nice pictures and review. I personally use the defender because of how hard I am on the phone at work, but that would be a great case to use if you want a little smaller phone (as most know the defender makes the phone HUGE.)
Looks really nice, thanks for sharing! I have to many cases already, but I may end up buying this one too anyway... I'm a bit of a case whore...
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I received my case last week. Here are my thoughts..... I like this case a LOT.
Pros
- Fits great, like a glove. There is nothing loose.
- The case is fairly thin. I previously used a generic version of the case mate barely there, which is thinner that this, obviously, but this case does not add that much thickness to it.
- Buttons for power and volume as very easy to push and feel the clicks when the buttons are depressed
- If you notice the pics from jtgarza3, you'll see that the silicone wraps around nicely onto the screen. Unlike other cases, there's more of a 'bump' at the front of the case. I think this makes the case feel less bulky when holding (A PLUS IMO) and it keep the screen off the table when face down.
- Hard shell case has the soft touch paint and wraps around all side of the case... more so than the Otterbox and CaseMate versions (which I think are bulkier)
- 2-layer protection should offer some protection from drops [cushioning of the silicone and hard case protection] ... at least better than my generic barely-there case.
- Thin - yes again.... That's my biggest requirement to have a good case with protection, yet as thin as possible. It think this case gets me there.
- Price - For $10 you cannot go wrong!
Cons
- The silicone does attract some dust and lint, but not a magnet by any means. But you will notice a layer and with a quick wipe will restore it to the nice slick black silicone look..... this is really the only downside that I have so far.
If I had to rate this I give a 9 of 10. Knock a point for my only con.
Hope, this is helpful for those on the fence or those looking for a nearly perfect case.
Edit: Just to add that I also own a TPU case from TPU-Cases.com (smoke matte style). While I like that as well, I still prefer this from Acase. Plus I found the smoke matte TPU case to not have any real grip.
for those with the case,is it sticky when putting or removing from your pocket?i have the commuter and noticed its hard to remove from pockets...also noticed that it has actual plastic protecting the four corners...as opposed to the commuter which uses the silicone to protect,which is useless cause i dropped mine and the silicone compressed back and the ground scratched my phone..thanks for the post...will be picking this up..
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shortyboy said:
for those with the case,is it sticky when putting or removing from your pocket?i have the commuter and noticed its hard to remove from pockets...also noticed that it has actual plastic protecting the four corners...as opposed to the commuter which uses the silicone to protect,which is useless cause i dropped mine and the silicone compressed back and the ground scratched my phone..thanks for the post...will be picking this up..
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it is real easy to remove from pockets and does not stick or peel like the commuter. I have the commuter and prefer the Acase over it.
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it is real easy to remove from pockets and does not stick or peel like the commuter. I have the commuter and prefer the Acase over it.
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+1 The hard case, despite having soft touch paint is not tacky or sticky.
I just got this case in today and while I like it a LOT, its probably not going to replace my TPU matte back black case for daily use.
Pros:
- The case is really high quality, well worth the $10 and should probably be sold for more than it is.
- Case fits really well, all the cutouts line up perfectly.
- Case adds minimal bulk, similar to the TPU cases.
- The buttons are extremely easy to push (vs the TPU cases which require a little bit more effort IMO) and you definitely get some nice tactile feedback.
- On the areas of the case where it isn't covered by the hard shell (camera module, around the ports/buttons, etc), the silicone is significantly thicker/reinforced.
- The soft touch paint feels really good in the hand.
- Like the fact that the cameras are protected to the max vs other cases that just have one giant cutout for the entire module.
- Easy to take in and out of pocket.
- Comes with a screen protector and microfiber cloth (already have a screen protector installed so didn't try out the included one)
Cons:
- Like most silicone-based cases, the silicone liner is a major lint magnet.
- I also don't like how the silicone lining comes right up to the edge of the LCD on the left and right sides (covers the black rim that surrounds the screen). This may arguably provide more protection but aesthetically speaking, it doesn't look as good to me as the shiny black rim from my TPU case that only comes up to the edge of the device (and not the LCD).
- Speaking of that rim, the one provided by the TPU case feels slightly thicker/more substantial than the rim provided by the silicone liner around the LCD. This is important to me because I feel the TPU material would provide an ever-so-slightly larger buffer between the LCD and the ground if the phone ever got dropped face first (but I'm really splitting hairs here). The silicone also feels like it would compress more vs TPU material if dropped, so that thin buffer/lip created by the silicone around the edge of the LCD might not be as good as TPU material at keeping the screen out of contact with the ground if the phone was dropped face first (pure speculation on my part though).
Aesthetically speaking, I like the TPU case better but that's just my opinion. The Acase may provide slightly better protection if the phone was dropped on its back or on its side due to the silicone/hard shell combination. But the TPU case may be better if the phone was dropped face first due to the slightly larger buffer/lip the TPU case should provide between the LCD and the ground. In the end, both the TPU case and the Acase are fine options and I don't think you can go wrong with either one (I will probably end up switching between the two of them every so often).
Just got this case in the mail today. I used to use the Commuter case and I just figured that I would get used to the flap. Got annoyed and just took off the case eventually.
This case better than the Commuter in almost all regards. The only point where the Commuter is better is that the USB port on the Commuter is covered. Sans that, this case is great.
ColdH33t said:
Just got this case in the mail today. I used to use the Commuter case and I just figured that I would get used to the flap. Got annoyed and just took off the case eventually.
This case better than the Commuter in almost all regards. The only point where the Commuter is better is that the USB port on the Commuter is covered. Sans that, this case is great.
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Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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theres a flap/cover on the usb port on the commuter case
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Glad you like it. What flap are you talking about? Also is it a lot thinner than the Commuter?
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Well the Commuter has a really bad habit of loosening out along the top and bottom because it's not supported there. It's pretty much solved on this case.
And yeah I think it's thinner than the Commuter but it's not so thin as to feel bad. It's feels quite solid. Much better than the Commuter IMO.
Thanks for the post. I ordered one as well..
just received mine!kick ass case and finally 4corner protection and it feels silky smooth.smells good too..lol,im mentioning it coz the seidio 3 protection case smelled funny.by far the best case ive owned so far...
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just received mine!kick ass case and finally 4corner protection and it feels silky smooth.smells good too..lol,im mentioning it coz the seidio 3 protection case smelled funny.by far the best case ive owned so far...
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Hmmm.... I guess I missed my chance to get that new case smell....
Case looks awesome! Too bad it doesn't look like it's available in any other colours...I'm a girl, I want a pretty case. Currently using the Otterbox commuter pink for breast cancer edition.
Subject speaks for itself, looking for the best protective case for lowest price possible, whether its from Amazon, etc.
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I'm just trying to not spend a load of money, I've seen good cases for decent prices so just trying to get some ideas.
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Consider price range you're aiming for?
I guess $30 or less.
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http://www.handhelditems.com
Good prices on nice quality cases.
I personally like a hard silicon (TPU) case because of the impact resistance and ease of getting it on/off.
I like the Silicon cases from Verizon for the perfect fit, but I get a pretty good discount through my company there which makes the price a lot more manageable. My next case is on the way from the website above because I've seen how nice the cases are in person.
I've got several, and the Incipio or Seidio 2 piece cases are the best. I'm rocking the Seidio Active combo because I need a holster, but if you want my grey/black Incipio, I'd sell it for that price.
Pm me if interested
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I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
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I had the incipio and hated it, it was a lint magnet which sucks if you carry your phone in your pocket.
I actually gave it away free to a poster on this site. I now use a hard rubber HTCPedia case that works with the extended battery and I love it.
~John
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Way to block that guy's attempt to help someone out........
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Cruzer light from Amazon. 9 shipped
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http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
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http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Rezound-Rubberized-Shell-Holster/dp/B0067P0EGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_2
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
It's hard plastic not rubber.
It's like the rezounds battery door, meaning it's hard plastic that has been textured to feel like rubber.
The fit seems to be perfect.
The phone stays snug in the holster, but I can imagine over time it will loosen somewhat as the case gets worn and the plastic smooths from the friction.
All buttons are accessible.
Belt clip swivels 90 degrees in each direction and feels very sturdy.
The belt clip opening seems to be wide enough to secure to most belts.
The phone shell has a fold out that is used as a kickstand.
Overall, for the price this is a very good case.
With the proper screen protector I think the phone would survive a 3 foot drop with some possible scuffing on the top or bottom edges.
A drop while the phone is in the holster from 4 should not be very damaging if at all.
IMHO my phone is protected from day to day dings and clumbsy fumbles. Will the phone survive a falling out of my back pack while doing 80 MPH on my motorcycle? IDK.
That's my 2 cents
Hit thanks if it helps
Forgot the 1 real con.
There is no cutout on the holster for the micro usb port, so you can't pull the whole holster off and plug in, you need to take the phone out of the holster.
I may try to modify the holster with my dremel to make the charging port accessible while in the holster.
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Thanks for the review! Been waiting for someone to review this case. For $6 I'm getting it for the kickstand alone.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
mc_365 said:
I got this for like 12 bucks shipped
Many on this site mention it but they don't say much about it.
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I have that one as well and it's a good case and holster.
The only negative IMO is: I wish the case had more coverage around the top and bottom of the phone. Those parts are open and the phone or screen could break if the phone lands just right (or wrong...)
Is this the Incipio case mentioned earlier in the thread?
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-HT-223-Rezound-SILICRYLIC-Silicone/dp/B006PD6LPE/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
Seems kinda nice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21632695
This should be mine come next week.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
I got a Bodyglove Slim Profile case. you can have it for $10.
its a very good case, feels sturdy and feels like it can take a hit. Custom carbon fiber wrap looks awesome.
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Just got a seido active so I no longer need it.
Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
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Go with a otterbox commuter case off of ebay. Big discount off MSRP. Total coverage, with soft case, additional coverage with hard over top. Also comes with a static screen protector.
I've had two on different phones. Great protection from drops, all ports are easily accessed, Makes power and vol buttons much easier to press.
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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I just got the Incipio Silicrylic case and like it a lot, I would have liked a grippier silicone, but my phone feels much more secure in my hand with the case on
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By static screen protector, meaning it has its own it puts on itself? That would be nice, I suck at putting those on.
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NO, by static i mean one that doesn't use a water solution to install.
Its one that just lays on, like most of the cheap ones you can find.
If you want an Otterbox Defender..PM me. I have on that is practically new (including the screen protector unused) that I will sell for cheap.
I ordered on Amazon at 10:49pm last night the Seidio Active case (black) for my HTC Rezound. It was delivered this afternoon at 2:40pm.
I have been using the same type of case with my Dinc since I got it. I waited a couple weeks before deciding I didn't want to leave the Rezound unprotected.
Like the Dinc version, the case consists of two parts... A rubber shell that you put onto the phone first, and then a hard shell that clamps on over the back of the rubber shell.
This provides a shock absorber like affect that protects the phone pretty good. I've dropped my Dinc a number of times in all kinds of angles. Take it out of the case even after 2 years of use and the phone looks brand new.
The case does add some bulk and weight to the phone and adds a rim of rubber around the front of the phone which protects the phone if it lands face down.
The Rezound version actually uses a lot less plastic than the Dinc version does. You can see in the picture below that the dinc version (on the left) there are only a few cutouts along the edge of the hard shell, but with the Rezound one it there is a lot less along the edge.
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This has a benefit of lessening the weight, but also makes it feel a lot easier to break when taking off and putting on. I think it is a good case though.
One thing that takes getting used to is the new lip that is around the side of the front of the phone, I got used to resting thumb (I hold the phone in the left hand) on the left edge and just swiping across.. Now my thumb rests on the rubber and you have to kind of pick it up before swiping.
Another positive is that it provides a lot easier to use set of volume buttons. The device has very low profile volume buttons that I have trouble using. With the case, no problems any more.
I've seen people complain about the power button in that it is not raised like the volume buttons, but it is easy to push and I actually rarely use the power button on the phone. One it is on the wrong side of the phone when you hold it in the left hand and I used Widget Locker which allows me to use the volume button to activate the device instead.
BTW I decided to not get the combo with holster because I rarely use a holster. I found that my phone takes a much bigger beating when I use a holster rather than just pocketing it instead. When I get into my truck, I put the phone in a pocket in the Visor.
krelvinaz said:
I ordered on Amazon at 10:49pm last night the Seidio Active case (black) for my HTC Rezound. It was delivered this afternoon at 2:40pm.
I have been using the same type of case with my Dinc since I got it. I waited a couple weeks before deciding I didn't want to leave the Rezound unprotected.
Like the Dinc version, the case consists of two parts... A rubber shell that you put onto the phone first, and then a hard shell that clamps on over the back of the rubber shell.
This provides a shock absorber like affect that protects the phone pretty good. I've dropped my Dinc a number of times in all kinds of angles. Take it out of the case even after 2 years of use and the phone looks brand new.
The case does add some bulk and weight to the phone and adds a rim of rubber around the front of the phone which protects the phone if it lands face down.
The Rezound version actually uses a lot less plastic than the Dinc version does. You can see in the picture below that the dinc version (on the left) there are only a few cutouts along the edge of the hard shell, but with the Rezound one it there is a lot less along the edge.
This has a benefit of lessening the weight, but also makes it feel a lot easier to break when taking off and putting on. I think it is a good case though.
One thing that takes getting used to is the new lip that is around the side of the front of the phone, I got used to resting thumb (I hold the phone in the left hand) on the left edge and just swiping across.. Now my thumb rests on the rubber and you have to kind of pick it up before swiping.
Another positive is that it provides a lot easier to use set of volume buttons. The device has very low profile volume buttons that I have trouble using. With the case, no problems any more.
I've seen people complain about the power button in that it is not raised like the volume buttons, but it is easy to push and I actually rarely use the power button on the phone. One it is on the wrong side of the phone when you hold it in the left hand and I used Widget Locker which allows me to use the volume button to activate the device instead.
BTW I decided to not get the combo with holster because I rarely use a holster. I found that my phone takes a much bigger beating when I use a holster rather than just pocketing it instead. When I get into my truck, I put the phone in a pocket in the Visor.
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very informative. i too have the inc and the rez case. After all the money i spent on cases for my inc, i think the Seidio case series is the best.
Seido Active Holster user plus an option for extended battery
I too am a satisfied Seido Active user both on my Droid Inc and now my Rezound. Sure some bulk but certainly not an OB Defender or a Trident Kraken.
On occasion I need the extended battery and I am a holster user. I went to my local Verizon store and cruised the cases they had for the extended battery and if/how it would fit in the Seido holster. I found a TPU case they had (in a black and a kind of opaque grey). It fits in the Active holster almost perfectly. It is about 1-1/2 mm shorter so a slight bit of room but no way of coming out of the holster unless you release the latch. Works for me.
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I too am a satisfied Seido Active user both on my Droid Inc and now my Rezound. Sure some bulk but certainly not an OB Defender or a Trident Kraken.
On occasion I need the extended battery and I am a holster user. I went to my local Verizon store and cruised the cases they had for the extended battery and if/how it would fit in the Seido holster. I found a TPU case they had (in a black and a kind of opaque grey). It fits in the Active holster almost perfectly. It is about 1-1/2 mm shorter so a slight bit of room but no way of coming out of the holster unless you release the latch. Works for me.
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That's a good idea. I have the OEM Extended Battery case as well, but wasn't going to use it anymore since I got the Seidio setup.
I like my Seidio active a lot as well. I wish the silicone was maybe a little tighter, but it hasn't caused any issues. The case is easy to remove as many times as you need without issue. The holster is of excellent quality, but I do have to slip the tip edge of the phone in past the holster clip. Otherwise it will catch on the top of the silicone and pull it back.
Any of you tried the otterbox defender case yet? If so, is it as bulky as that? I will be returning my defender tomorrow, and I am in the market for another case.
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Any of you tried the otterbox defender case yet? If so, is it as bulky as that? I will be returning my defender tomorrow, and I am in the market for another case.
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I ditched my otterbox commuter for this. It's a lot less bulky than that, and since the defender is more than commuter, you should enjoy this.
Vashypooh said:
I ditched my otterbox commuter for this. It's a lot less bulky than that, and since the defender is more than commuter, you should enjoy this.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely go pick one up and test it out.
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I had the surface kit for my dinc and it had issues pulling up the screen protector. any issues with this case?
I did as all others on here, got one for my Rezound after I had it for my Inc. Although this time not in white, lol. I have had it for a week and I have noticed that the rubbery texture is starting to peel already. I'm not too thrilled about that.
Don't use a screen protect so can't comment on that.
Via Rezound using XDA Premium
I have to say that I got mine about a month or so after buying my phone and I use it everyday and it has a good feel in the hand. And protects like no other case I ever had!
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I saw this case and the Incipio Silicrylic on Amazon for about the same price...anyone have any experience with both cases? I like the look of the Silicrylic better but I've always heard good things about the Active cases.
mbarry55 said:
I saw this case and the Incipio Silicrylic on Amazon for about the same price...anyone have any experience with both cases? I like the look of the Silicrylic better but I've always heard good things about the Active cases.
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I have both. IMO, the seidio active is superior. The Incipio has a looser, bulkier fit. Never use it anymore.
YMMV
DIncLover said:
I have both. IMO, the seidio active is superior. The Incipio has a looser, bulkier fit. Never use it anymore.
YMMV
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how cheap would you sell it for if you dont use it?
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Samsung Galaxy Note
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Before I begin...
Otterbox is renowned for their premiere armor-like phone cases. I have owned many phones and two of which I put Otterbox phone cases on. Outside of Otterbox cases, I have tried countless cases at a variety of prices and quality. Some cases are pretty good, but none have the same appeal, protection, and reputation that Otterbox does. Upon unboxing the Otterbox commuter case, I discovered both international and US versions of the phone screen protectors. And, in the photos I have uploaded, you'll see that I actually have the international Note screen protector instead of the US version. I'll explain later...
Both Otterbox cases I have owned (Motorola Atrix, Samsung Galaxy Note) are very similar to each other. Even though my Atrix had a Defender case and the Note now has the Commuter case, both actually give the same feeling of protectiveness, look, and feel. When I first put the Defender case on my Atrix, I immediately knew that Otterbox will be the case for all my phones in the future. Otterbox makes a plethora of cases for many makes and models of cellular phones, so I knew that we would eventually get these bad boys. I received mine yesterday and immediately ditched my previous case for the only case my Note will have protect it again.
Also... In my opinion, Otterbox cases speak for themselves and don't need actual reviews, just someone saying, "Go buy it now. You won't regret it."
The Look...
One word to describe this case would be: Armor. The way this case looks with the polygonal insets to connect the soft silicon to the hard shell casing gives it a great look. There are slotted cross dashes on the back of the case with Otterbox's logo near the bottom. The classic sloped front fit around the screen is also present with this Otterbox case. Everything about this case is sleek, stylish, and protective. Great looking case.
Defects? What defects... There were no defects present on this case, nor were there on my first Otterbox case. I expect this type of quality from Otterbox. If anyone has experienced defects with their Otterbox case, please comment and give some insight on the customer service portion of the Otterbox company.
The Fit...
Putting this case on the phone was more trouble than I thought it would be, but I welcomed it, since every other case I had up to now had yet to give me the right fit I was looking for. After about 30 seconds of initial fitting, the case is on and the fit is amazing. The tightness of the fitting of this case is great. It gives a great secure feeling to the phone that no other case has provided.
The power buttons and volume buttons are covered by solid elevated silicone, which provides just enough resistance to where it wont accidentally be activated by walking or bumping into things from within the pocket of your pants. The 3.5mm and phone charger inputs are covered by silicone flaps that are inset into the case. Both inputs are large enough to provide the physical connections with the cords without being obstructed by the case. The spen opening is generous and allows for easy removal. The speaker has an opening through the case as well.
The protection...
Apart from the protection that the case itself provides, Otterbox provides a screen protector (for both versions of the note) as well. Pretty straight forward screen protector, two films surrounding the outer and inner surfaces of the protector. It comes with a small microfiber wiping cloth and the squeegee for those pesky air bubbles. I started with the US version of the screen protectors (duh) but for some reason, i got dust on the protector itself and it was just a mess from the beginning, so I went ahead and put the international one on. The only difference between the two protectors is the cutout on the bottom of the international one. Looks a little odd, but it works.
Conclusion...
My overall experience with Otterbox has been great. Both cases I have owned have been of the utmost quality. No other case provides me with the look, the feel, and the protection that Otterbox has given me with their cases. I am very pleased with this case and highly recommend it to anyone.
not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
No I don't work for otterbox... but I may have put more effort into this than I think was needed, lol
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Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
SteveSlimer said:
Can you take pictures of the empty case next to the note so we can see how much bulk it adds?
How sticky is it when you pull it out of your pocket?
What is the responsiveness related to the cover and the s-pen?
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Ill see what I can do about the pictures. As far as the stickiness of the case... its actually pretty smooth. Comes out of the pocket pretty easily. The spen has great responsiveness to the screen with the screen protector on. No difference as far as I can tell with the screen protector.
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I had an Otterbox Commuter on my late Dell Streak and it was really good but a little bulky. And it didn't have a cradle! On my Note I have Seidio Active with a kickstand and cradle, and I should say it's more elegant and compact with same level of protection. Just my two cents...
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Nice review.
When the case is on, do you find any added resistance when putting the phone in or taking it out of your pocket? Thanks.
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
gsharp63 said:
I have been looking for a case for my note for a long time. This one looks pretty damn nice. Do you have a link on where to buy it from?
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I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
ajsam4u said:
I just ordered yesterday .
Below is the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190674235355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4039wt_1163
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This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
tonyc0642 said:
This one is a touch cheaper, and the seller has a better rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Otterbox-Sa...ccessories&hash=item4603e450e4#ht_6112wt_1106
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Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
Great case
I just bought this case a few days ago. All i can say that it is a very sturdy and rugged case. I would have opt of the defender for about $15 more but they did not have it in stock so I got the commuter.
Overall a solid case. Definitely recommend
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not to point fingers.... but do you work for otterbox? Just never seen someone go through so much effort on a review as far as the layout goes, if you dont work for them i think the effort is awesome.
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right lol
his post looks like its to be presented to the masses lol
much props to him for taking the time to do that
ajsam4u said:
Man ... U saved 3 Cents .. Hehehehe
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Honestly the three cents is inconsequential. It could have been a couple dollars more and I still would have gotten it simply because the seller is SpigenSGP (who also happen to make the best crystal clear screen protectors I've ever used), and they have a 100% seller rating.
Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
mbnocx said:
Nice review. Any problems with dust particles on the silicon portion of the case when pulling the Note out of a pocket? With other cases that has been my experience and the look of the case decreases due to it.
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you get some dust but for me it was on the outside of the case. I got my commuter off amazon for half price! I dont think it makes it bulky like the other Otter box case but it makes it have a good feel in the hand. without it the phones feels slippery.
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
From where?
charlieb620 said:
Just ordered me a Otterbox for $7
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Yes please do tell
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There was 5 available but they all sold for $7. The seller fb was excellent as far as selling otterboxes for Samsung phones. Talked to the seller before I pulled the trigger. He said they are bought in bulk with little to no packaging. I will be doing a review in here of it's condition.
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