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I am hoping there are some people here who know about what brands/sites are good ones or trustworthy.
Ok, picking up my Evo 3D on Friday..... and surprise surprise, the phone isn't even out yet, yet there are a million different places with brands nobody has ever heard of with supposed cases for this phone, some of them even having dimensions smaller than the phone itself despite being listed as for the 3D.... (Yes I know, no need to tell me many manufacturers will take existing stock and claim it works for the new device just to sell it).
So the thing is, I have no idea what cases might be designed specifically for the HTC Evo 3D, or even any respectable sites to buy such cases from.
But I am also sorta over-complicating the issue by not being sure if I should first over a back cover for the phone or not. See, I am not a fan of the way the camerapod sticks out, I was wondering if there were any GOOD cases that add enough bulk to essentially make the cameras level with the rest of the phone, even if this will add thickness.
Something like this, but I don't know if this really is an official HTC product or not, and if there aren't better ones (or if that is a trustworthy site):
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28040
And this brings me to my main concern. The main case I want to get is a belt-clip holster, not just a simple little clip that attaches the phone to your belt but basically a whole pouch to hold it, something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Horizontal-Leather-Magnetic-Closing/dp/B0051IGCAI
But on top of the problem I already mentioned of there being a million cases just simply calling themselves a HTC Evo 3D case... there is also the issue of how it will fit. Normally, I don't care if a case is a little too big for a phone since it will hold it anyway, but all of my previous phones didn't have sensitive parts like the camera sticking out so much before, if I were to get a case, id want one designed to hold the pushed-out camera in place too.... but that would only work if I decide not to get a case that ads bulk for the purpose of keeping the cameras flush with the back of the phone.... and if I do decide to go with a back-cover to add bulk, will those pouch-cases then even still hold the phone or will it then be too thick?
Sigh... I'm over-complicating things aren't I? So anyway, any ideas? Its a shame those back-covers that increase the size of the phone can't make use of that size, such as storing a slightly higher capacity battery or something.
That first one's badass. I wonder how much coverage you get on the front. I ordered two slide together ones (like the innocase surface, but a clone), and one super-silicone one. I like buying a bunch of different colored cases to shake things up every now and then.
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retnuh730 said:
That first one's badass. I wonder how much coverage you get on the front. I ordered two slide together ones (like the innocase surface, but a clone), and one super-silicone one. I like buying a bunch of different colored cases to shake things up every now and then.
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post some links so we can see what they look like plz i still need case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053NWDO0
This is the silicone one. Cheap and highly rated for other phones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052TTMXA
This is the snap together (innocase surface-esque) one. Might be sold out now.
where is the case with the kickstand?
I went yesterday to a sprint store and got me a otterbox commuter case. I love it. They had about 4 different kinds but none with a kickstand. They also had the car dock as well.
TPU case for me. Ordered a few weeks ago from ebay, $4 shipped.
picked up a chase from BB this morning belt clip
case 20
screen protector was free
Are there images of any of these cases?
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Are there images of any of these cases?
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case i have
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...d=1218353393109&viewtype=largeFrontView&h=387
but with out the kickstand
Picked up a Body Glove hard case when I picked my 3vo up this morning. Doesnt add too much bulk
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I got the case that Best Buy sells with a kick stand. It's 2-piece, kickstand, soft-touch, protects well. Very streamline. It costs too much ($40.00) but I had some reward points and ended up getting it for free. Love it!
Hmph, just terrific. To complicate matters, that hardshell case I posted isn't even available until July 13 apparently.... and nobody is showing that it looks like from the front...
I guess I should just at the minimum get a belt-clip pouch for now. Does anyone know of any good horizontal ones that were specifically designed for the Evo 3D instead of just general cases that roughly fit a phone of that shape?
I just thought I may as well post a little review on this case. I bought this case at the same AT&T Corp store that I bought my SGS II on Sunday.
This case has a very high quality feel to it. The fitment was incredibly tight though. This is likely because it is designed to fit both the international and AT&T SGS II devices. This should be obvious if you look at the fourth pic. It clearly shows openings for both the international and AT&T NC mic positions.
I have to be honest, I only chose this case because the Case-Mate and Ballistic options were far too bulky for my taste. This case provides enough protection, for me anyway, without adding too much bulk. I really wasn't too keen on the leather insert at first either.
In the last few days of use, I have come to really like this case. I even appreciate the leather insert. It provides a high-end feel to the case and provides for outstanding grip. The front lip barely covers the chrome bezel. I actually had to work the case to get it to completely wrap around the front of the device. The end result is a case that looks and feels like part of the phone.
At this point, I can say I highly recommend this case for anyone who doesn't need a bulky case (although they provide more protection), and who also wants something more than just a gel cover.
naplesbill said:
I just thought I may as well post a little review on this case. I bought this case at the same AT&T Corp store that I bought my SGS II on Sunday.
This case has a very high quality feel to it. The fitment was incredibly tight though. This is likely because it is designed to fit both the international and AT&T SGS II devices. This should be obvious if you look at the fourth pic. It clearly shows openings for both the international and AT&T NC mic positions.
I have to be honest, I only chose this case because the Case-Mate and Ballistic options were far too bulky for my taste. This case provides enough protection, for me anyway, without adding too much bulk. I really wasn't too keen on the leather insert at first either.
In the last few days of use, I have come to really like this case. I even appreciate the leather insert. It provides a high-end feel to the case and provides for outstanding grip. The front lip barely covers the chrome bezel. I actually had to work the case to get it to completely wrap around the front of the device. The end result is a case that looks and feels like part of the phone.
At this point, I can say I highly recommend this case for anyone who doesn't need a bulky case (although they provide more protection), and who also wants something more than just a gel cover.
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Thanks for this review! I am looking for something less bulky than the case-mate. I'll have to check this out when I stop in my local ATT store. How much they selling them for?
I believe it was the usual rip-off price of $35. However, they give me 20% off on accessories at this store (frequent shopper there LOL). I am sure there are better deals, but I did not want to take a chance of messing up my phone before finding a case elsewhere. I paid full retail price so a few extra bones wasn't that big of a deal.
I was planning to return it, but I can't find anything similar online. If I find it online cheaper, I will buy it and return this one for sure. Either way, I am happy enough as it is.
I just bought this case today. I love it! Its like a mix between a hard case and tpu. If you had the bodyglove case on your captivate, you'll love this case. I like the look of the leather back, as I think it adds some class. This case doesn't add that much bulk either.
That was my first choice but the store rep couldn't get it to fit properly so I went with the ballistic even In this case the phone feels tiny in my Herman Munster hands after the infuse in a ballistic case I love this phone just gotta adjust to it
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I also got this case. I like it a lot, it keeps the same of the phone without adding much bulk at all!
I got this case for my AT&T Galaxy S2 on launch day and I LOVE it. The Ballistics were just ridiculous. As far as getting the case on goes, I couldn't get it to fit at first but if you put it in bottom only, completely lip it; then top, completely lip it; then work the sides, it will always fit perfectly. Sometimes I feel like Gollum caressing my precious Ring with this baby.
Picked up this case today and absolutely love it. It doesn't add much weight to the phone and i feel it still keeps it slimness. As far as fitment goes. It does fit damn tight. I put it on the best I could at the store. I squeezed the sides to get the lip to go over but never could get the bottom corners to cover properly. Once I got home, I took it back out, then put it back on in reverse. This did the trick and it went on a lot easier.
I'm probably going to end up buying this case ASAP... I was interested in it for a while, but was afraid that it may have been too bulky.
Thanks for the feedback guys!
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I just picked this case up from the AT&T store today. I have to say, it isn't a bad case but it adds a little bulk to the phone. I have another case coming in from Amazon tomorrow so we will see which one is better. I am not really a fan of the buttons being covered though since it makes it a little harder to press. I can already tell that this case will offer a lot of protection to any standard drop.
This is a great case!! been having it since Monday.
One thing to note is that if you are getting a discount on your cell phone plan you should also get that same discount on any accessories that you buy from AT&T.
I too chose this case with my purchase. it was the best of the lot,but I cannot keep this case. it just does not fit. I get 50% accessories on my plan. I went back to a store (not the one I got it from) thinking that they might have others. When I told the rep about the fit she said they are having returns for the same reasons. Found one that seem better on ebay waiting for it to come in. In the mean time I will kee this case to protect my baby, but will return within 30 days.
On another note anyone got the ivisor AG screen protector? not sure i am liking it. It seem to make my screen dim because of the non-glare, cant seem to find any good one on the net, they all seem to be for the international version. things are new so I will wait a bit.
Coldheat1906 said:
This is a great case!! been having it since Monday.
One thing to note is that if you are getting a discount on your cell phone plan you should also get that same discount on any accessories that you buy from AT&T.
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I am on a corporate account through my employer and get 15% off. I asked them about that discount on accessories and they said that it only applies to service plans. I guess I will be returning the case today after work...
jiannichan said:
I just picked this case up from the AT&T store today. I have to say, it isn't a bad case but it adds a little bulk to the phone. I have another case coming in from Amazon tomorrow so we will see which one is better. I am not really a fan of the buttons being covered though since it makes it a little harder to press. I can already tell that this case will offer a lot of protection to any standard drop.
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What soft cases don't cover the buttons? If they didn't cover them, you wouldn't be able to reach them.
Bigdog1 said:
I too chose this case with my purchase. it was the best of the lot,but I cannot keep this case. it just does not fit. I get 50% accessories on my plan. I went back to a store (not the one I got it from) thinking that they might have others. When I told the rep about the fit she said they are having returns for the same reasons. Found one that seem better on ebay waiting for it to come in. In the mean time I will kee this case to protect my baby, but will return within 30 days.
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What problems are you having with fitment? While it does take a little bit to get it on right, it should still fit. I had problems with the bottom corners until I took it out then put in back on, starting on the opposite end.
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What soft cases don't cover the buttons? If they didn't cover them, you wouldn't be able to reach them.
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The one I ordered and received from Amazon covers only the volume u/d buttons and has a cutout for the sleep/power button. I can press the power button just fine. I like this case better than the AGF from AT&T. It doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and was almost 1/3 the price so I will return it after work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P13O8E
I would love a case like this but the wife has the same phone as me. Does anyone know if it comes i white? Or am able to order a different color online?
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The one I ordered and received from Amazon covers only the volume u/d buttons and has a cutout for the sleep/power button. I can press the power button just fine. I like this case better than the AGF from AT&T. It doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and was almost 1/3 the price so I will return it after work.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P13O8E
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That one doesn't look bad. I see they made a large cut out where the power button goes. Don't really care for that big cutout but to each his own. Mine has actually become a lot easier over the last day or so. I guess the compound loosens up over time.
Just got my GS2 today and bought this case at the same time. I wanted something sleek after a Ballistic case on my Infuse and this seemed perfect.
As others have stated it's a tight fit. The sales rep couldn't get it on completely so I had to play with it myself. Another post stated putting bottom and top on first. I had better luck with the sides first. Maybe it is just loosening up after trying 2-3 times to get it on.
The volume and power buttons being covered are going to take getting used to as it takes a good press to work them.
To sum up, love the case so far. Seems to be good quality and good protection.
I tried this case on yesterday and did not like the fit. The ATT store only had one so I am going to try a few more to see if they fit better. It was tight and I couldn't keep the lip over the edges all the way around no matter how hard I tried.
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I tried this case on yesterday and did not like the fit. The ATT store only had one so I am going to try a few more to see if they fit better. It was tight and I couldn't keep the lip over the edges all the way around no matter how hard I tried.
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I had to keep pressing in around the sides to get it to fit perfectly. It took an hour or so to settle in.
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Hey everybody-
I'm new to the forums, so welcome all.
I recently purchased the Trident Aegis case for my HTC Flyer. My regular phone is an HTC EVO 4G, and I have the Otterbox Defender for that, and the make-up is fairly similar in the composition of them, which I like. I'm the kind of guy that sticks to OEM stuff, to keep things simple and clean.
Anyways, I travel a lot, and I always throw my tablet in my bag for commuting. Unfortunately, even though it has the case, I'd still like a neoprene sleeve for it while it's being jostled around in a bag for a few hours at a time.
I guess beggars shouldn't be choosers on this one, seeing as the Aegis case does a wonderful job already, but does anybody have any suggestions on this one? I'm not looking to get a generic case for an ipad as that's sort of too bulky for me.
This perhaps:
http://www.bodyguardz.com/universal-tablet-sleeve-protection-cases-covers-sleeves-shield.html
I was considering buying it, but when I saw it was as big for 10" tablets, I decided not to get it.
and I don't know why they call it "universal". They should have just called it an iPad sleeve.
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Here are some others I found:
These looks like the only few that may be big enough to accommodate the flyer with the case on it. Just measure yours and see if it is suitable.
http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Neopren...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321508537&sr=1-12
http://www.amazon.com/Kroo-Neoprene...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321508604&sr=1-2
Also, I have an Aegis case just lying around and I'm not using it for a similar reason to why you want a case. If you do get a case, please let me know which one so that I may switch to using the Aegis, as I'm sure it will provide better protection vs the current folio case I'm using.
Hey everyone,
I recently swapped my rezound with the third cracked screen for a razr maxx.
Work is brutal to my phone and its seems that at any time it could be crushed by stretcher dropped on pavement left in a wrecked car etc etc.
I am only looking for one full time case and am torn between these trident cases
http://www.tridentcase.com/case/motorola/motorola-droid-razr.html
and the otter box
Has anyone used both?
Any input is welcome including other recommendations
Thank you
I have the Razr OG. I never looked at any other cases besides the Invincible shield but that is not a case but a military grade plastic that covers the whole phone. I am using the Outer Box Commander. That is a great case. It has a hard plastic cover with a screen protector in it and then rubber around the plastic. It makes the phone thick but it is protected. The belt click is great and stays on your belt. If you do not have it on your belt, it will fall off. I have had my phone in the clip on my belt and ran with it. It did not fall off or move. I also rode with it on my crotch rocket and it was fine too. It is $50 I think but well worth it. If you use the phone a lot, it does get warmer and faster. A lot of layers on the phone. That case would be the best for your job. I am going to school to me a diesel mechanic and I have had zero problems with it. I do take the phone out of the case and clean it. Remember, the more you take it out of the click, it will wear out. I have had the case since February.
Thank you.
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Hey everyone,
I recently swapped my rezound with the third cracked screen for a razr maxx.
Work is brutal to my phone and its seems that at any time it could be crushed by stretcher dropped on pavement left in a wrecked car etc etc.
I am only looking for one full time case and am torn between these trident cases
http://www.tridentcase.com/case/motorola/motorola-droid-razr.html
and the otter box
Has anyone used both?
Any input is welcome including other recommendations
Thank you
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Basic diference between these cases are the sdcard/micro sim access, wich is not present in otter cases for razr. At least not in the comutter case.
Both are very similar in build material and specs. So..
Cheers
I work 911 law enforcement, and just recently got a razr maxx after leaving my iphone 4.
For my iphone I had the otterbox defender case. That phone took a beating getting dropped, and slammed to the ground. Never cracked the phone or really put any scratches on it.
So if otterbox has a defender line for the razr, I would go with that.
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I personally own the trident case "kracken" the advantage the otter has over this one is the quality of the belt clip with it, otherwise I feel trident case beats it in every other department.
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I'm.stuck on which one i want. Like color choices on trident and the quality looks good besides the corners on trident not really protected that where phone mainly shatter if hit on corner and the belt clip looks bad on trident. I like fact that the SD card is accessible but how often do you change it. So my choice I think will be otterbox defender.
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Buy the Trident and if you don't like it swap me for the Otterbox lol, I have a Otterbox Defender for my Maxx and it's just sitting around right now. I like it but don't need the bulk so it's just a added accessory
**Although it does look like those are Regular Razr cases and doesn't mention the Maxx, it is a little thicker so I'm not sure if the regular Razr cases would fit a Maxx right**
just bought the trident kraken its an excellent case doesnt feel cheap protects the screen also. i recommend it. i also like the fact the it has a metal replaceable kickstand and the many attachments that you can use with it like a tripod stand and the bicycle mount for the handle bar. All connectors are protected but accessible including the sd card and sim. Also,it looks bad ass with the carbon fiber finish on the back of the case.
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Buy the Trident and if you don't like it swap me for the Otterbox lol, I have a Otterbox Defender for my Maxx and it's just sitting around right now. I like it but don't need the bulk so it's just a added accessory
**Although it does look like those are Regular Razr cases and doesn't mention the Maxx, it is a little thicker so I'm not sure if the regular Razr cases would fit a Maxx right**
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They don't, the chick at the verizon store didn't realize she grabbed the standard razr commuter case and couldn't understand why the fit wasn't right, ended up having to get it off amazon as they didn't have any for the maxx so the defender series having the plastic on the inside definitely wouldn't work.
I've always used Otterbox and also work at a store that sells both. More people come back because their Trident case was either too bulky or broke.
Otterbox is a better choice imo
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I have a Commuter and Defender case for my RAZR and I mostly use the Defender because I display it at work by throwing it or something.
I too work in EMS as a paramedic. Not sure of the equivalency in the states? I have been at it for over teen years and I've not broken a phone yet. Definitely haven't left one in a car wreck. I'm getting my RAZR today (hopefully) and I have the ultra case by sgp. It only adds 2mm to the the phone and has complete coverage up to the screen. I haven't tested yet obviously, but just from holding and inspecting it I would say it's great quality.
http://www.spigen.com/sgp-motorola-droid-razr-case-ultra-capsule-series.html
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Here's my EMS story, enjoy fellas.
Even EMT's have emergencies...
I still can't believe this happened so I thought I'd share my tale of woe with you guys. First off I just bought this phone and its the best Android phone I've had to date, its simply awesome! So here goes,I am an emergency medical technician an was on shift last night when it happened. Last night I was responding to an emergency at a stadium during a track meet,as we got closer I began to hear murmurs from the nearby crowd that it looks to be a cardiac related incident. So I don't normally recommend this but in this case the shortest distance between us and our patient was a small 5 foot high chain link fence. I decided it would be prudent to reach our apparently collapsed patient as soon as possible. So over I went,but during my steady yet determined climb over the fence to get to my patient something went bad. I heard as scary yet recognizable sound behind me. It was the all to familiar sound of something smacking the surface of the concrete. Something in me knew instantly what it was. As fear and hesitancy welled up inside of me,I turned my gaze if only to look for just a brief moment. It was then that my eyes fell upon my brand new,not 20 hours old razr maxxface first on the unforgiving pavement. It had apparently taken a dive at the apexof my climb. I quickly retrieved it, stuffed it into my pocket and went on with my business. It was only till after the emergency transpired that I removed it from my pocket to find that the screen was completely shattered! Something inside of me screamed and writhed in anguish,as the proverbial wave of disappointment settled over me.
So here I sit this morning preparing to fill out the claim affidavit to asurion. When all I keep thinking about is now i'm going to get stuck with a used phone in return,to bide me through the next 2 years of my recently renewed contact with Verizon.
It was a sad day....
P.s. The lesson learned here is buy a case immediately after buying a new phone.
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By the way I bought the commuter case for the Maxx and its awesome! I highly recommend it.
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By the way I bought the commuter case for the Maxx and its awesome! I highly recommend it.
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I love my commuter case,as I keep my phone in my pocket, but for an EMT I would recommend the Defender case as it can be placed in the belt clip screen first creating a full "shell" around the phone saving the screen from those falls described by others above, the commuter looks like it would save the screen on falls onto flat surfaces, but give it some rocky conditions and I wouldn't expect it to.
Personally no case is more durable than seidio. Fit and finish. Snug. No looseness. I have seen countless otter box and trident cases and when I owned my evo, anyone that had a rugged case wanted that one. I actually would demo it by dropping it 3 feet directly on concrete. Many different times. I trusted it.
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Here's my EMS story, enjoy fellas.
Even EMT's have emergencies...
I still can't believe this happened so I thought I'd share my tale of woe with you guys. First off I just bought this phone and its the best Android phone I've had to date, its simply awesome! So here goes,I am an emergency medical technician an was on shift last night when it happened. Last night I was responding to an emergency at a stadium during a track meet,as we got closer I began to hear murmurs from the nearby crowd that it looks to be a cardiac related incident. So I don't normally recommend this but in this case the shortest distance between us and our patient was a small 5 foot high chain link fence. I decided it would be prudent to reach our apparently collapsed patient as soon as possible. So over I went,but during my steady yet determined climb over the fence to get to my patient something went bad. I heard as scary yet recognizable sound behind me. It was the all to familiar sound of something smacking the surface of the concrete. Something in me knew instantly what it was. As fear and hesitancy welled up inside of me,I turned my gaze if only to look for just a brief moment. It was then that my eyes fell upon my brand new,not 20 hours old razr maxxface first on the unforgiving pavement. It had apparently taken a dive at the apexof my climb. I quickly retrieved it, stuffed it into my pocket and went on with my business. It was only till after the emergency transpired that I removed it from my pocket to find that the screen was completely shattered! Something inside of me screamed and writhed in anguish,as the proverbial wave of disappointment settled over me.
So here I sit this morning preparing to fill out the claim affidavit to asurion. When all I keep thinking about is now i'm going to get stuck with a used phone in return,to bide me through the next 2 years of my recently renewed contact with Verizon.
It was a sad day....
P.s. The lesson learned here is buy a case immediately after buying a new phone.
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Don't fret. My screen cracked yesterday from a short fall. I had a simple gel case on it. Obviously not enough to protect it. Filled out the claim last night online, and received a brand new Razr Maxx this afternoon! - that's right... NEW! And in less than 24 hours! Based on a few comments/recommendations about my woes in the General Section "Gorilla Glass my A$$", I made sure to put an Otter Box Commuter on it as soon as it came out of the box.
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I picked up an Otter Box commuter case right away too. Fantastic! Its light and makes the phone a little easier to hold. Got it for around $25 on amazon.
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Side note if you paid more then like 35 bucks for an otterbox (defender or commuter) you overpaid and should return it and get your money back, then go to amazon and get one (I say this cause I saw someone say they paid 60 dollars for the defender case).
Just got my Maxx yesterday with the defender case (25% discount with corporate) and it really is a nice case. Really does a great job of protecting the phone. I also ordered the commuter from amazon for $22 plus shipping.
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GET THE TRIDENT AEGIS from ebay! i got mine fore $22 and its already saved me twice. Once i left the phone in my lap and as i got out of the car, the phone landed faceflat on the cement. NO DAMAGE! second it dropped out my hands right onto the corner. This case is the ****!
Just got my Seidio Active Holster Combo. So far I really like it. All the buttons work with minimal effort. Phone still feels really thin. A least now I feel like I have something to hold on to. The camera is recessed. They did get rid of the extra locking mechanism on the spring clip. I never used it anyway on my previous holsters.
Not sure if I like the kickstand or not. Quality is not as good as the oem kickstand, but it works well. (I really missed having one on my rugged case) Its retained in by a small magnet in the lever and a spring pushes the lever out when you pull on it. Its a lot easier to pull out that the oem kickstand.
I added a few pics of my wife's active and my rugged (i think its called convert now) on our OG Evo's for comparison.
One word of warning though with the spring clip holsters. Be aware of things that will catch the spring clip and release your phone. A seat belt sent my og evo cartwheeling down a drive way when I got out of my truck.
Otherwise I think the seidio cases are the best I've used if you want a case holster combo. If you don't like having a holster, there may be better cases for the money.
Hopefully this helps someone else if their on the fence on what case to get.
Thanks for the pics, will it sit with the charging port on top with the case kickstand like the built-in one?
Nope It wont stay up on the kickstand with the charge port up. That's one of the only things that seem to annoy me with the LTE is the charge port on the side. I guess I will get use to it.
I was afraid of that. I love the Active case and holster on my OG Evo, too bad they covered the kickstand on this one. I bought a TPU case 'cause it didn't look like the kickstand on the Active case would hold it with the port up for charging but I was hoping to upgrade if it did.
If they would have left the oe kickstand accessible I would have bought this in a heart beat. I ordered the ventev combo for $14 shipped still waiting for it to arrive will update when I get it.
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durandetto said:
If they would have left the oe kickstand accessible I would have bought this in a heart beat. I ordered the ventev combo for $14 shipped still waiting for it to arrive will update when I get it.
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That's a great price. A lot less than the seidio. looks pretty nice too. Should be a great case. I have always had the seidio cases and been happy with them. Also they were the only ones shipping at the time I ordered. I wanted to have the case before I go back to work tomorrow. I dropped TEP a while back, so a case is my insurance. I look forward to seeing what you think of the ventev.
I bought the pt combo from BB when I got the phone to hold me over till I get my ventev one, but the clip on the holster turns the phone off.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
durandetto said:
I bought the pt combo from BB when I got the phone to hold me over till I get my ventev one, but the clip on the holster turns the phone off.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
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Someone else was talking about that on a thread for the best buy case. I don't have that issue at all. I tried wiggling the phone in the holster and pulling it in and out. Could not get it to shut off. I did notice that on the holster at the end of the model number there is a 2. Also on the underside of the clip there is a cutout/recessed portion to clear the power button. here's a pic. Maybe you guys can exchange it for the newer revision. Also I love this camera. Could never get a detail shot like this on the old evo.
bikemechanic0128 said:
Someone else was talking about that on a thread for the best buy case. I don't have that issue at all. I tried wiggling the phone in the holster and pulling it in and out. Could not get it to shut off. I did notice that on the holster at the end of the model number there is a 2. Also on the underside of the clip there is a cutout/recessed portion to clear the power button. here's a pic. Maybe you guys can exchange it for the newer revision. Also I love this camera. Could never get a detail shot like this on the old evo.
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Mine has that recess on it too but it has a 1 at the end so maybee its not the right size or something gonna try taking it back tomorrow.
Sent from my EVO LTE!!
Looks like Seidio has redesigned the Active case:
http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-active-case-black-p/csk3htjet-bk.htm
Of course, the "re"-design is really the way it should've been to begin with. Not sure why they couldn't get it right the first time. I'm kinda pissed because I wouldn't have bought the Surface case if this were available at the time of the LTE's launch. Now I want the Active but I'll have a useless Surface case - too late to return and probably not worth selling on eBay.
Compared to Defender?
How would you compare any of the seidio cases for the lte to the otterbox defender series?
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How would you compare any of the seidio cases for the lte to the otterbox defender series?
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I've never had a Otterbox so its hard for me to compare. But based on looks and most reviews I have seen. I'm not sure if you can go wrong with ether. I do like the look of the defender. Fit and finish looks real nice. Not sure if I like the built in screen protector. ( I'm picky about screen protectors) The holster looks interesting. Might have to try one out some day.
This is my fifth phone with a Seidio case. What always swayed me toward seidio before was some of their other accessories that works with their cases. Like the desktop cradle, car dock and extended battery.(Extended battery is off the table with the LTE) When I got my LTE there wasn't much to choose from and there wasn't a release date yet for the otterbox.
If I were going to pick a case today and I didn't care about a desktop cradle or car dock I would go with the otterbox. Since I wanted these things I went with seidio. I know seidio is releasing a cradle soon an I'm still hoping for a seidio car dock to be released.