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I've had my first otterbox defender ever with this evo 3d and though I love the protection, I'm beyond annoyed with the rubber outer layer stretching so it doesn't fit right. I'm already on my second outer layer (they replaced it for me 2 or 3 weeks ago and its already out of shape).
Anything else someone recommends? I don't like the ballistic case btw, looks too bulky compared to otterbox.
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http://www.tridenteer.com/categories/HTC-EVO-3D/
Here are some cases that may be fit for your needs
Thanks, this does look like what I'm looking for. Do you own 1? Any stretching issues like I'm experiencing?
gk1984 said:
Thanks, this does look like what I'm looking for. Do you own 1? Any stretching issues like I'm experiencing?
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no i plan on trying one out tho. i had one for the evo 4g, and never had problems with stretching.
I'd like to try the Kraken. If you get it, would you mind providing a little review? I emailed Otterbox about the replacement even stretching and see what they say before I make any additional purchases. Amazon has the Kraken for about $10 cheaper btw - just looked. but they only have a handful left... I hate when they do that, makes you feel like its now or never.
gk1984 said:
I'd like to try the Kraken. If you get it, would you mind providing a little review? I emailed Otterbox about the replacement even stretching and see what they say before I make any additional purchases. Amazon has the Kraken for about $10 cheaper btw - just looked. but they only have a handful left... I hate when they do that, makes you feel like its now or never.
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I've heard some bad reviews on the Kraken II for the Evo 3D. I decided on ordering the Cyclops II for the Evo 3D, I've heard nothing but good things. Ballistic Cases are another great option.
firemedic1343 said:
I've heard some bad reviews on the Kraken II for the Evo 3D. I decided on ordering the Cyclops II for the Evo 3D, I've heard nothing but good things. Ballistic Cases are another great option.
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Thanks. I have been doing some research on the Kraken II too and getting more and more discouraged. I'll look at the Cyclops II and maybe Ballistic.
Otterbox offered to send me 2 replacements this time. I also asked why it is doing this and how I can prevent/minimize it but they ignored that part. I suppose I'll take the replacements, but I don't think I'm going to stick with Otterbox because of this issue. Just still don't know what else to get.
gk1984 said:
I've had my first otterbox defender ever with this evo 3d and though I love the protection, I'm beyond annoyed with the rubber outer layer stretching so it doesn't fit right. I'm already on my second outer layer (they replaced it for me 2 or 3 weeks ago and its already out of shape).
Anything else someone recommends? I don't like the ballistic case btw, looks too bulky compared to otterbox.
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I've had both, and I didn't feel like there was any more bulk to the Ballistic HC than the Otterbox.
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I've had both, and I didn't feel like there was any more bulk to the Ballistic HC than the Otterbox.
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How about warping or stretching? Solid there?
Seidio's is nice. No stretching. I have extended battery so its bulky.
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Thanks. which seidio? I'm eyeing the Active with kickstand. I think I did read they they were pretty easily warped by the camera button, but I might have that mistaken with case mate.
EDIT: Thanks for the help, I just went ahead and ordered a seidio.
heres a case that i recently purchased and absolutely love. not as protective at otterboxes or ballistic cases but it survived many nightmarish drops and came out just fine, not a nick or scratch on the case even.the kickstand design is very solid and its made of the same reinforced plastic polymer as otters and ballistic, and it incorporates a hard tpu skin. overall a futuristic design for a futuristic looking phone lol. also a great price
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
Still using the otterbox defender, never had a problem with the silicone stretching. Only thing i can see doing that is constantly taking the rubber off and on.
I don't remove the rubber layer at all. But I just showed my brother yesterday the problem and asked if he had that issue. He also has the e3d and otterbox defender. He doesn't at all. But we compared his outer layer to mine and his is thicker. I don't know why ours are different.
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gk1984 said:
I don't remove the rubber layer at all. But I just showed my brother yesterday the problem and asked if he had that issue. He also has the e3d and otterbox defender. He doesn't at all. But we compared his outer layer to mine and his is thicker. I don't know why ours are different.
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The "silicone" mixture can be different, that's why they ask for the vendor code when you get them to send you a new one, I would think its very easy to revise the ingrediants to make it fit better or worse, I think putting in my pocket and taking it out stretched out the sides and made it fit a lil lose compared to a new one, my replacement defender fit totally better than my first one, however the same problem did occur over time, again... So I'm with you in the hunt to find that perfect case,
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Well, I'm liking this Seidio Active kickstand case I ordered so far. Doesn't feel quite as durable as otterbox, but enough protection for me. The silicone feel thinner and softer than my otterbox's too so we'll see. At least it's mostly the inner layer that's silicone with the outer hard plastic so maybe it will be ok.
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Ballistic HC case, love it, even has a kickstand!
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Ballistic HC case, love it, even has a kickstand!
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I been rockin the hc black/black case since wedneseday. So far nothin but positive feelings. I posted a thread with pics of it next to the defender
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Bumping this thread back up. I had the same problem with my Otterbox Commuter, where the silicon was stretching out too. They even sent me a replacement and the same thing still happened. I got the pink/white 'strength' version if it made a difference. I never took the silicon off that often and the phone is carried in my purse mostly. So I didn't understand how the silicon can stretch out like that.
Thinking of emailing them to let them know of the issue, but I don't really want any more phone cases from them. I ended up getting a Casemate slim case which I love. I also got the Casemate equiv of the Commuter and the silicon they use is much stiffer and fits a lot snugger.
OP you mentioned they offered you 2 replacements. Is it replacements for the same phone case? Or cases for other devices?
hey guys i just order this case http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-Bla...OGHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338164033&sr=8-1
but wanted to know what you guys think would be best and the slimmest, the case mate pop or the otterbox commuter
opinions would be welcome because i still have the ability to cancel the order
i wish companies would post specs on their cases
thank you
I love the commuters. I've had them for the original EVO and the 3D. Can't wait to get one. The defender is to big for my liking.
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I've had the commuter too before but I hate that it covers all the Ports and I want something that's thinner
My dad recently bought HTC EVO 4G LTE, but he doesn't have a case yet. I'm thinking buying him a case for coming up Fathers' day. I don't know that many cell phone accessory providers, and I don't wanna get him something cheap ones from Amazon or eBay. It would be great if you can recommend me a specific product for my dad, or it can be just a name of the store.
Thank you in advance.
Well, if you equate cost with quality, you'll get recommendations for Otterbox or similar. But I just got my new Diztronics TPU case and it's fantastic, and it was only $10. That's my recommendation.
There are tons, likely have to be ordered so be fast. It all depends on how bulky/slim you want it. There are a few threads here, just read up.
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Thanks for the replies. i will look through the list of EVO 4G cases.
Thinking about picking up a Seidio surface case. I just wish the power and volume rocker buttons were uncovered.
I recommend this one there are one with the holster for $50 and another one for $24 without the holster it looks awesome
its from seidio
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oc1714 said:
best phone case for the evo lte is the otter box defender
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I concur. Nothing tops that which is why its the most expensive. You get what you pay for.
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I have the Otterbox Commuter and love it so far...the Defender was a little bulky for me.
Does otterbox sale a holsre for commuter case
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best case in my opinion and they come in different colors and are $9!!!
HERE
I have two driztronic. Matt black is the only way to go. The gloss is kinda sticky.
VERY impressed. Make sure whatever you do don't buy a plastic case if it doesn't have some sort of gel on the inside. They will scratch the crap out of your phone. I had two Seido's for my OG EVOs and they marred the finished on the edge of the phone TERRIBLY.
The defender is amazing great quality so far. Thinner than previous evos. Put mine next to my girlfriends shift and they r almost the same thickness
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Just got my diztronic tpu case nicer than I expected.
I've only used skins on my phones (Phantom skinz etc) since I wanted to avoid thickness but this tpu case is thinner than I expected.
Highly recommend
The body of the One is sleek and you don't want to hinder the look of it. But most of us probably wants to keep it looking it like that, so I was wondering what kind of cases people have. I just ordered the Diztronic TPU aluminum grey version for the One because people have been say its see through and adds minimal bulk to it.
Don't have it yet, but will update when I do receive it.
Share what you have and what you like about it. Also if you want, share a picture. Thanks guys
Poetic Atmosphere. Great balance of protection and letting the style of the One come through.
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Otterbox commuter hybrid. Great protection slim. And feels great.
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rootshot said:
Poetic Atmosphere. Great balance of protection and letting the style of the One come through.
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I heard that the Poetic Atmosphere interferes with the IR blaster because the power button is covered. How do you cope with it or do you not use the iR blaster?
Otterbox Defender.
It's currently the only case I would trust considering how thick it is. If I accidentally drop my phone with a flimsy silicone skin on it, that's not going to do a thing to protect it.
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I heard that the Poetic Atmosphere interferes with the IR blaster because the power button is covered. How do you cope with it or do you not use the iR blaster?
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When I received mine two days ago it included a note that in mid-May they will automatically send out an updated version that solves the IR issue and that there was nothing I had to do. That's pretty awesome commitment to quality and customer service.
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SirSigma said:
Otterbox Defender.
It's currently the only case I would trust considering how thick it is. If I accidentally drop my phone with a flimsy silicone skin on it, that's not going to do a thing to protect it.
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The Poetic case is made of pieces of polycarbonate plastic bonded with hard rubber (silicone?) will. Polycarbonate is nearly bullet proof (used in safety glasses) and the hard rubber absorb impacts. The fit is very precise and tight, so I wouldn't expect the phone to fly out of the case when dropped.
i alternate between a cruzerlite TPU case and an otterbox cummuter. i like how the cruzerlite still keeps the phone slim but i feel more protected when i have the otterbox on.
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i alternate between a cruzerlite TPU case and an otterbox cummuter. i like how the cruzerlite still keeps the phone slim but i feel more protected when i have the otterbox on.
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I have a cruzerlite as well and an incipio. But will be installing a full body skin soon. Cases take away the beauty of the One
I first had a poetic atmosphere but recently switched to an otterbox commuter which i really like
I just bought the Incipio feather shine at my local Fry's. It's not as good protection as an Otterbox but it does protect the back and should prevent scuffs if dropped on a corner.
I bought the Bear Motion case. I like the texture of it a lot.
Wow....you all have cases that make mine sound crappy. I have a *Speck with the extra gripping. It's not bulky. Definitely hard to get the phone in and out of. It was this or the …there one AT&T had. And I don't remember what that was
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I have the smoke bumper case Costco gives you which is okay. I have a couple Rock Quicksand cases on the way though.
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Cimo clear TPU case from Amazon. $10 shipped. Fits great and its frost/clear so you can see the design
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I have the Cimo Grip case on now, I love it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BZXBGG8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have an order in for a Poetic Atmosphere case as well that will be shipping in a couple weeks (fixed IR blaster version)
Case-mate has one that's dual layer like the otterbox defender. I like it better and it's a little bit less money
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Case-mate has one that's dual layer like the otterbox defender. I like it better and it's a little bit less money
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That would be the casemate tough case. It's what i am running and it's great. Still maintains a sleek profile while offering great protection. I couldn't bring myself to put a huge otterbox on the one, and this I feel is the next best thing.
The only thing I dislike about it is that the cutout for the camera is larger than it needs to be, and if something were to press hard into your pocket it could get to the camera glass.
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Yeah and I like the grip it offers. I agree about the camera cutout. Also makes the volume buttons useful
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Have the Incipio DualPro Shine..
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartphone-cases/htc-smartphone-cases/htc-one-cases/htc-one-dualpro-shine-case.html
Diztronic...only brand case I ever buy
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I've been doing my research but I haven't really found a lot of reviews on the Aegis. I'm leaning towards Trident more because they have been my main cases for all my galaxy phones. The cases Otterbox cases for the S2, S3, and the Note 2 have all disappointed me. Is the Commuter for the Note 3 different from the rest or is it more of the same?
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love my Trident. used one on my rezound and never looked back. I might step up to the trident Cyclops, but not sure yet.
very happy with the aegis. very protective, feels really light and compared to my friends I5 with otterbox, mine is only 2.5oz heavier. he was shocked
I got the green/blk one.
I'd post pics, but this stupid site won't let me post pics OR edit. some forums (and that dumbass image verification)
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love my Trident. used one on my rezound and never looked back. I might step up to the trident Cyclops, but not sure yet.
very happy with the aegis. very protective, feels really light and compared to my friends I5 with otterbox, mine is only 2.5oz heavier. he was shocked
I got the green/blk one.
I'd post pics, but this stupid site won't let me post pics OR edit. some forums (and that dumbass image verification)
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How much bulk does it add? I loved my Aegis on my Note 2. I went ahead and got it from newegg. It was on special for $16.95 and that sealed the deal for me. I think otterbox is a bit overrated.
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imo, next to none. you can hardly tell it's there, weight wise. never thought twice about it once it was on.
I have two of the Otterbox Commuters for my note and I love it. They're durable but still sleek enough to put in your pocket with no problem.
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