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For me this is the best good looking case for HTC EVO 3D....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280787768328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Enjoy...
I actually think thats kinda hot. You got any pictures of it on your phone?
Dude. That is NICE. Did you pick it up? I hate ordering outside the country though.
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Yeah that is really nice looking but shipping and time is kinda lame. Looking for somewhere else to order this but cant seem to find anything in NA. If someone can find this i bet a lot of people would be interested...
all retailers for this particular case are located in China unfortunately. One of the other two offered a slightly cheaper price but you pay for shipping and it comes out to be about the same as the one from ebay in terms of shipping length and total price. The only difference is you can choose faster shipping but it costs more than the case itself which essentially is pointless. The other retailer sells them in bulk.
http://www.dpgate.com/Carbon-Fiber-...-Case-Cover-for-HTC-EVO-3D---Black_p1558.html
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all retailers for this particular case are located in China unfortunately. One of the other two offered a slightly cheaper price but you pay for shipping and it comes out to be about the same as the one from ebay in terms of shipping length and total price. The only difference is you can choose faster shipping but it costs more than the case itself which essentially is pointless. The other retailer sells them in bulk.
http://www.dpgate.com/Carbon-Fiber-...-Case-Cover-for-HTC-EVO-3D---Black_p1558.html
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I saw 4 others linked on Ebay (all China) for $7.50 with free s/h. I might be interested in it, I've had good luck with China cases.
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?kw=Evo+3d+carbon+fiber+chrome&x=22&y=4&cmd=SKW
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I saw 4 others linked on Ebay (all China) for $7.50 with free s/h. I might be interested in it, I've had good luck with China cases.
http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com/searchresults?kw=Evo+3d+carbon+fiber+chrome&x=22&y=4&cmd=SKW
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The case looks like a tpu case . Looks nice tho.
anyone have more pics? or have things to say about this case?
That's the nicest case I've seen yet!
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anyone have more pics? or have things to say about this case?
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I also would like to hear more on this one, reviews, anything? Looks super nice from pics
Ordered this since I was curious. Will let you guys know
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Looks very nice from pics
i'm a case whore so.........subscribed! please let us know how the case is.
Just got the case in, I'll post pictures later tonight but here are my initial views and opinions:
lightweight, plastic, sturdy. Feels good in hand, thin, not made of the greatest materials but for 6 bucks who can argue. The carbon fiber feel on the back seems all good and fine but thats really about it. Feels more like those skins you can buy online as well.
The cut outs of the case seem to be in all the right places not disturbing the functions of the phone. Although I noticed sliding the 2D to 3D button to be a bit troublesome (not a bad deal for me since I rarely use this), and the volume rocker seems like it needs to be pressed with the very tip of your fingers (this one can get somewhat annoying I can forsee).
This case covers the back well, also covering the camera (of course not covering the lenses, speaker, and LED flash). The case on the sides extend far enough so that the buttons that would usually protrude without a case are protected with this case on. The front however is not well protected, usually a case would somewhat add enough to the front as to not let the glass screen of the phone touch the object you set it on. The problem here is, apart from the screen, the front of the phone is in danger of being scratched.
What this case tries to add is style with a slim feature, although the case adds no added protection whatsoever from drops or aggressive scratches this case is more for people who just like to add a bit of zing to their phone. Another problem though is that this case has no felt or soft covering the inside of the case. The problem here is that if dirt, sand, or anything coarse gets in there it can cause scratches. To add to that also, the case is hard to take off (maybe its just me but I didn't want to force it off). I've had some cases scratch my phone when trying to remove them and I can see this case adding to that as well. I would rate this case a 5 out of 10. 5 for the style, design, and feel but a minus 5 due to the lack of protection, possible scratching, and annoyances of some parts of the case.
**This review is just MY personal opinion and should be taken as just that, an opinion. For 6 bucks you can't go wrong but at least now I have provided you with my own personal feedback to get your brain cells tingling.
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Just got the case in, I'll post pictures later tonight but here are my initial views and opinions:
lightweight, plastic, sturdy. Feels good in hand, thin, not made of the greatest materials but for 6 bucks who can argue. The carbon fiber feel on the back seems all good and fine but thats really about it. Feels more like those skins you can buy online as well.
The cut outs of the case seem to be in all the right places not disturbing the functions of the phone. Although I noticed sliding the 2D to 3D button to be a bit troublesome (not a bad deal for me since I rarely use this), and the volume rocker seems like it needs to be pressed with the very tip of your fingers (this one can get somewhat annoying I can forsee).
This case covers the back well, also covering the camera (of course not covering the lenses, speaker, and LED flash). The case on the sides extend far enough so that the buttons that would usually protrude without a case are protected with this case on. The front however is not well protected, usually a case would somewhat add enough to the front as to not let the glass screen of the phone touch the object you set it on. The problem here is, apart from the screen, the front of the phone is in danger of being scratched.
What this case tries to add is style with a slim feature, although the case adds no added protection whatsoever from drops or aggressive scratches this case is more for people who just like to add a bit of zing to their phone. Another problem though is that this case has felt or soft covering the inside of the case. The problem here is that if dirt, sand, or anything coarse gets in there it can cause scratches. To add to that also, the case is hard to take off (maybe its just me but I didn't want to force it off). I've had some cases scratch my phone when trying to remove them and I can see this case adding to that as well. I would rate this case a 5 out of 10. 5 for the style, design, and feel but a minus 5 due to the lack of protection, possible scratching, and annoyances of some parts of the case.
**This review is just MY personal opinion and should be taken as just that, an opinion. For 6 bucks you can't go wrong but at least now I have provided you with my own personal feedback to get your brain cells tingling.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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It doesn't, from the posted review it seems like you would be better off just applying a carbon fiber cover/sticker to the phone.
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Thanks, looks like it does nothing to protect the front of the phone.
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Yeah no front protection whatsoever. Pretty much more for looks I'd say
I got one today and its exactly what fsalazar said. Nothing to add or correct. No front protection at all... However, I've noticed that pulling the case off is easier if you've done it a few times and (for me) the easiest way to get it off is by pulling (quite hard) at the bottom.
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Ya I agree I was just scared of it scratching my phone. Ill try your method and see lol. Oh yeah and ill post pictures soon!
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I was wondering if any of you do not use sleeves or cases or skins to protect your Touchpad. If so, can you report on the cosmetic condition or damages? Any excessive scratches on the back, or damage to any of the access slots, speaker, head phone jack, etc.
No protection on mine. My touchpad is kinda my throw around tablet as I'm not as careful with it as I am with my other devices. Had it for about a year no scratches on the screen at all, looks brand new. The back is a different story there are many hairline scratches all over the back and a one inch crack at the micro usb
no protection. i throw mine around.
my only damage is that the plastic right around one of the speakers is broken. at first glance it looks completely fine, but if i move it, it dangles. ill probably fix it eventually with some glue
I dont have mine in a case, but it doesn't get much use outside and I tend to take care of my gadgets, bit of a clean freak.
I worry about dropping it though, having used a 7 inch tab more than this the weight difference is a little off putting time to time
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Had mine since Christmas 2011. I tend to use mine only on the weekends at home. I have the custom case and a touchstone charger. I am extra careful with it and so far I have no speaker cracks or scratches anywhere. Right now I am listening to some old school rock with my Touchpad WebOs only on the Touchstone next to my desktop. Gotta say I really wish that HP would have continued supporting and making these as WebOs and the Touchpad are awesome. If you were to imagine a world without Apple or Android these would be considered awesome. I love mine and even with my Android phone I enjoy each time I power it up.
I've had two and one developed cracks in speakers and headphone jacks on its own.
HP though offered to service it and I just got it back with what seems like a replaced back casing.
I'm probably going to get a case now just incase
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I dont have mine in a case, but it doesn't get much use outside and I tend to take care of my gadgets, bit of a clean freak.
I worry about dropping it though, having used a 7 inch tab more than this the weight difference is a little off putting time to time
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Definitely doesn't help that the touch pad is one of the heaviest 10 inch tablets either.
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I really don't like most cases because of the extra bulk they create and even though they are protecting your investment, they hide the aesthetics of the product. I usually go with a decal skin on the back and then throw them into a sleeve when I am on the go.
With the touchpad, until recently, I often used the official case and I like it, but missed the purity of interacting with the tablet directly. Without the case the Touchpad feels pretty balanced and even more fun to use. The only thing I have noticed is that the head phone jack opening feels a little rough and of course I am more conscious of the speakers and take more care not to grab it from the bottom edge.
As for a stand, I love the http://twelvesouth.com/products/compass/. A little pricey but compact and low profile with rubber bumpers in all the right places.
Acase
I have used this model from Acase since I bought my TP. It provides some degree of protection from drops/etc., and is functional for reading/using at a desk, in a chair or in bed --- lots of viewing options. Pretty slim case, given other options out there. Holds up good (I've had it for over 8 months). Overall, I'd buy it again.
Acase(TM) HP TouchPad High Quality Premium Slim Leather Case Folio with built-in Stand for HP TouchPad 9.7-inch WebOS Tablet Wi-Fi 16GB, 32GB (Black)
I just did a search on Amazon and you can find it there.
Good luck.
So, it seems from the replies here that the back is, not surprisingly, more vulnerable to scratches, much like the iPhone 3G was. But it is great to know that some of you, like me have thrown away the case (or never used one) and the world didn't end. Just a few scuffs . . .
I read somewhere that Steve Jobs thought that all the covers and cases for the original iPad disguised the original intention and design of the iPad too much. Whether you like Steve Jobs or not, he kind of had a point. So much thought goes into the design of these incredible pieces of technology and yet we tend to hide them with a big case.
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Definitely doesn't help that the touch pad is one of the heaviest 10 inch tablets either.
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Tell me about it, I don't tend to like light devices as I feel there clumsy but, this is on the other end of the spectrum though, its just that bit heavier than simply 'sturdy'
With regards to scratches the same appiles to my Nexus S, it'll get scratched for sure, how much it gets scratched is up to you ha ha
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Mine had a couple of serious drops onto a hard floor just after I got it, but no ill effects. Now has the HP "world's-ugliest-case-ever" on it.
I got a cheapo silicone case and mine has held up well, even with two young kids. Matte screen protector is crap though.
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I have a screen protector on the front and carbon fiber skin on the back and that's it. No scratches or cracks.
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I've had two touchpads to date, the first I received with no working sound; took it to a shop the next day and they agreed to replace, thankfully they had some remaining stock. The first did have a small crack from the speaker (If I recall correctly it was the left, if that makes any difference) to the front, it was their upon opening.
The replacement I received had no visible defect, but has since developed a crack on the speaker (very similar placement, but on the other side) along with a crack from the headphone jack to the front. I am incredibly careful with my devices, and this is the first of anything I've ever cracked let alone scratched. It's been in the official case since day one. I do wonder whether the touchstone could be to blame? I have noticed on occasion, in both WebOS and CM9, that it can heat up to an intolerable-to-hold level, to the extent that the device beings to smell (suspect that's the plastic casing?). As it's within the official case, this took me by surprise-- possibly the expanding and contracting of parts has caused the cracks? I wonder if that's a common trend amongst those with cracks and those without?
I'm still happy with the device, the cracks don't bother me as much as they should (primarily because I managed to get one in the firesale) and this is coming from someone whom is particularly anal regarding damages to devices.
I think I am eventually going to get a skin for my TouchPad and then get one of these for when Im not using it:
http://shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-o...aoid=20715&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=FB493AA#AC3
After my most recent warranty replacement started to have cracking speakers in the official case, I super glued the affected areas and threw a skinomi 'carbon fiber' vinyl skin on t and for the last 2 months, I've enjoyed my TP more than ever. I use a $3 Verizon tablet sleeve and wish I had done this from the start rather than using the official case or a tpu case I was using. Also, screen protectors definitely aren't necessary. I have yet to drop the TP without the case on but this skin provides excellent grip and scratch protection as well as keeping the back clean-looking.
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I got my hands on the tp late .. been using one since last 2 months .. i enjoy both the webos and android on it ... started using it without any case/cover and the back got scratched pretty quickly (in about 2-3 weeks) ...as for the screen it is a finger print magnet like ipad2 but i just wipe it with cloth when necessary ... did not get any cracks on it as yet but a lot of scratches on back ...i finally ordered the official hp custom fit case and i find it good value for money ...
Same story, glass looks great, back looks like someone took a belt-sander to it. Alright, maybe just an orbital sander.
jhaz said:
Same story, glass looks great, back looks like someone took a belt-sander to it. Alright, maybe just an orbital sander.
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Even though this is a how-to on restoring an old iPhone 3G back, it would probably work for the touchpad as well.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-an-Iphone-Front-and-Back/
Or take it one step further and spray paint it!
Just found this and I reckon it might just fit. Anyone try it? I may be the guinea pig if not.
http://www.shopandroid.com/belkin-easefit-plus-armband/4A150A11838.htm
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Might work. Good find.
Won't work, I clicked through and saw messaging that it doesn't work with EVO LTE.
I didnt see any comments like that. I ordered it anyway, the dimensions of both phones are close. Well see.
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They look awesome but be aware that if you're trying to also use them to listen to music, you'll have to do your own adjustments to the case. The headphone jack is slightly in a different spot between the two phones. Then again, that case might just work, it doesn't show a top view so it's hard to say if it has just a small circle cutout for headphone jack or if it has the whole top exposed.
This case supports phones up to 4.7" screen size and will definitely work with our phones headphone jack. Check out the top cutout
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They look awesome but be aware that if you're trying to also use them to listen to music, you'll have to do your own adjustments to the case. The headphone jack is slightly in a different spot between the two phones. Then again, that case might just work, it doesn't show a top view so it's hard to say if it has just a small circle cutout for headphone jack or if it has the whole top exposed.
This case supports phones up to 4.7" screen size and will definitely work with our phones headphone jack. Check out the top cutout
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This is what I'll be ordering when school starts and I start going back to the gym! Seems to be the best armband I've found (haven't tried it, just looking around).
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I had an armband like that for my og evo and i didnt like it. It was hard to interact with the screen and didnt protect from moisture well. Dont remember the manufacturer but I had a belkin for an ipod nano years ago and trust in there product as a result. Worst case scenario I can return it.
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Should be arriving today. I'll post my findings after.
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Its fits perfect. Kinda late so I'll so a full review and post since pics when i get time
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This video was JUST posted on Youtube... They sell it at HTCpedia.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idHh0XO5Jrs
Any updates? How's the fit and does it keep sweat out? Can it be used with a case?
My dogs ate my headphones so waiting to pick up a new set to give a a detailed review. I have an Androidafied tpu case from cruzerlite and doesn't fit with it on. I probably could force it in without too much hasle but i prefer not to.
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Okay finally decided on a pair of headphones so as soon as they arrive from Amazon I will post pics and a review.
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I've used this arkon armband with the One X and it works pretty good. Fits it perfectly naked.
http://www.arkon.com/sports_armband/smart-phone-xxl-arm-band.html
Anyone know of any armbands that would work with a heavy duty case on the phone, such as the Defender?
Been following this thread. Has anyone that fits with the Otterbox Commuter? Thanks
Sorry for the long delay. So here it is. First impressions on the band are good. I had a belkin strap for an iPod nano years ago so I trusted the brand. The material is stretchy and form fitting. No worries of the Evo sliding out. Headphone jack is unobstructed. Plastic face is sturdy but pliable so it can bend and flex without suffering those white creases and marks plastic can get. I've gone running with this several times and found that its comfortable and not cumbersome. The plastic face doesn't hinder use of the touch screen although there is some play so you have to press a little firmer to touch the screen. The one thing that does take getting used to is the use of the volume keys. There aren't any cut outs or what have you for the volume keys and the face around the touch screen adds some material to get through so you have to "find" them but once you get comfortable with there position its not that big of a deal. When I was finished running I took a look inside the pocket. It did feel moist from sweat but not damp. The phone back remained dry with no visible traces of water but your milage may vary. I use this with my phone naked but I took pictures to show that my androidified cruzerlite case fits without too much hassle however I haven't tried using it with the case so no word on how it changes functionality. All around I'm extremely happy with it especially since its for the Galaxy S3. Theres a key holder, looks good. So there you have it.
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So far Ive been using an otterbox commuter, however there is no otterbox that matches a pink device, the "berry" option and "lily" option are both pukishly horrid looking
The thing with that kind of case, and those of you who work in the kitchen know what Im talking about is the residue build up from heat/humidity that forms alongside the edges of the front of the phone no matter where you place it on you (at least with the commuters), making port covers very important.... as my N2 survived 6 weeks before having a faulty charge port without a port-covering case.
However, Ive had no such luck finding a conventional case that has port covers....thats not otterbox, I've seen some nice cases around these threads but its all up to port covering & drop protection because well....thats entire point of a case.
Hmm a girl who likes heavy duty and rugged cases.....
Pink is hard to match up with....but this is another case that is rugged, have a look!
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...uty-3-layer-metal-anti-shock-drop-protection/
It's a mix of metal and plastic, with your port covers as well.
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Or you could have a try spray painting your case, it could work
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Hmm a girl who likes heavy duty and rugged cases.....
Pink is hard to match up with....but this is another case that is rugged, have a look!
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...uty-3-layer-metal-anti-shock-drop-protection/
It's a mix of metal and plastic, with your port covers as well.
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That was one option I was looking at but shape isnt so....alluring.
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So far Ive been using an otterbox commuter, however there is no otterbox that matches a pink device, the "berry" option and "lily" option are both pukishly horrid looking
The thing with that kind of case, and those of you who work in the kitchen know what Im talking about is the residue build up from heat/humidity that forms alongside the edges of the front of the phone no matter where you place it on you (at least with the commuters), making port covers very important.... as my N2 survived 6 weeks before having a faulty charge port without a port-covering case.
However, Ive had no such luck finding a conventional case that has port covers....thats not otterbox, I've seen some nice cases around these threads but its all up to port covering & drop protection because well....thats entire point of a case.
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No offense, but if I saw anyone in a kitchen with their phone out I would tell the manager that there was no way I was going to eat there.
#1. You are bringing glass on the line. Your phone breaks, you just screwed the entire line.
#2. Your phone is a bacteria magnet. If you touch your phone while you are cooking and you do not stop to wash your hands, you are potentially putting diners at risk.
#3. You are at work. Act like it. Leave your phone in the break room.
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No offense, but if I saw anyone in a kitchen with their phone out I would tell the manager that there was no way I was going to eat there.
#1. You are bringing glass on the line. Your phone breaks, you just screwed the entire line.
#2. Your phone is a bacteria magnet. If you touch your phone while you are cooking and you do not stop to wash your hands, you are potentially putting diners at risk.
#3. You are at work. Act like it. Leave your phone in the break room.
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Thats silly, but obvious. I would never want to get flour or butter etc on the phone it never comes out of back pocket, theres already a no phones out except while on break rule anyways plus who has time when theyre making batches of desserts and breads, But humidity build up in kitchen is why im looking for such a case. There is no lockers in the bakery which I find odd but thats how it is.
Its just about protecting it from the added variables in a kitchen environment
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Thats silly, but obvious. I would never want to get flour or butter etc on the phone it never comes out of back pocket, theres already a no phones out except while on break rule anyways plus who has time when theyre making batches of desserts and breads, But humidity build up in kitchen is why im looking for such a case. There is no lockers in the bakery which I find odd but thats how it is.
Its just about protecting it from the added variables in a kitchen environment
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It may be silly, but you definitely asked for an opinion from those of us who have worked in kitchens. I gave you mine.
Your phone should never be in the kitchen anyway. Leave it in your purse and problem solved. Beyond that, the Zerolemon rugged case offers decent protection (but is huge) or you can look on ebay for port plugs.
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It may be silly, but you definitely asked for an opinion from those of us who have worked in kitchens. I gave you mine.
Your phone should never be in the kitchen anyway. Leave it in your purse and problem solved. Beyond that, the Zerolemon rugged case offers decent protection (but is huge) or you can look on ebay for port plugs.
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Cant bring purse.... I wish I could. There would be no place to keep it away from food or supplies. I was actually looking into that case but worried over bulk. It has to go in pocket behind chefs jacket behind apron at best.
I had emailed ZL over a purple case they had with the battery and they blew me off with a reply so ive been thinking twice
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I may have stumbled onto something regarding your kinked phone. Please post which case you are or were using when you noticed your phone was kinked/bent. Here is my post from the bent phone thread:
So here are my observations and theory..
I haven't actually had a 6p until about 5 minutes ago. I have, however, read many posts about bending and build quality. I saw a few similarities and one important post that kind of put it all together. Of course there is a good chance I'm wrong but here's my theory:
I noticed most of the posts mentioned having it in a case the entire time. I also noticed many users were using the Spigen Rugged Armor or the Google Adopted case.
The most telling post of them all was the user that pushed the metal with their thumb between the power and volume buttons and saw it kink very easily.
I happen to have a Spigen Rugged Armor case (that I won't be using!). I also have a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case to compare it with. But first, the theory..
I believe the case is causing the kink/bend when using the volume and power buttons. Specifically, I believe the phone will kink/bend the very first time you take a screenshot using the Spigen Rugged Armor case.
There is a difference between the two cases I have. The Rugged Armor case has a divider or bumper between the volume and power buttons that the Ultra Hybrid does not have. This little bumper would rest against the exact place we're seeing the kinks. Since the power and volume buttons are not "active", meaning they are not functioning just a flexible part of the case, if you were to press both the power button and volume up/down button at the same time there would be a good amount of pressure between the two buttons. If it was easy to kink it with a thumb, I bet there would be enough pressure to kink it with the bumper/divider. Take a look at the divider between those two buttons. You can't tell very well but that divider is protruded outwards towards the phone not inwards away from it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8njSxDff8WsZy1KX2o0QzEzbmc/view?usp=sharing
Again, I may be wrong but I believe that's the only explanation of why some are bent/kinked and others are fine. Still, it's sad that the phone is this weak but if I'm right at least it's preventable.
Guess a hard plastic back (Speck / Ringke etc) is important for a case - on this phone. The soft bendable TPU ones (Adopted / Spigen ) may not add to the structural integrity of the already weak frame.
Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
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Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
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How did your post help anything? Thanks anyway for your time..
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How did your post help anything? Thanks anyway for your time..
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Lol but everyone forgots about the much larger majority are happy with this phone with no dents or kink..I'm not saying your wrong but we fotgrt that these couple threads are very small percentage of the devices sold . any phone you will find threads like this.
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What is there to help? It doesn't matter what case someone uses. The weak construction of the phone is to blame in every instance...
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What is there to help? It doesn't matter what case someone uses. The weak construction of the phone is to blame in every instance...
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If it is proven that certain cases cause the kink, then users do not use said case meaning users do not get kink. Bad phone design is irrelevant at this point since none of us can change the design but all of us can change the case. Get it?
This will be my last response to you.
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@cryppie
I've had the Spigen Rugged Armor from day one on my phone for over a month now. My phone has no bends or dents whatsoever. Maybe I'm more careful with my phones than most, but I don't treat this phone any more carefully than I have all other phones I have owned.
I don't think that bump between the volume keys and the power button would cause the bend you are referring to. You can easily trim that bump away if you are really worried about it, but I think it's pointless since I don't see that little plastic bump on the case causing any issues.
spigen rugged armor on mine for over a month as well and no issues of bending or anything at all on my phone
I'm using the Spigen case. I have been using it for a couple months now without any issues. I think it's more of a quality control thing where some devices are defective honestly.
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If it is proven that certain cases cause the kink, then users do not use said case meaning users do not get kink. Bad phone design is irrelevant at this point since none of us can change the design but all of us can change the case. Get it?
This will be my last response to you.
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I get what you're trying to say but it makes no logical sense. Not only is it impossible for a case to cause a protruding kink but people are getting identical failures regardless of if/what case they are using. Likewise, others have not had any issues with the spigen rugged armour you claim is causing the problem. The only thing you might get out of this thread is what the most popular cases are. Such a weak correlation cannot "prove" anything especially not causality.
I started with the Verus HighPro Shield case, and kept it on for a while. Recently I switched to a Spigen Neo Hybrid EX. Both are TPU cases with an additional rigid polycarbonate bumper frame around the edge. My phone has no bends or kinks of any kind.
P.S. - I had never used this type of a case before, but it is my favorite kind now. I also have a MoKo Holo, which is a hard polycarbonate back plate molded to a TPU bumper. I absolutely hate how that feels. I suspect I will also dislike other similar cases (Spigen Ultra Hybrid, Supcase Slim, and Ringke Fusion). The TPU bumpers always make the buttons feel very mushy to me, and the hard back just lets too much lint in right away, as it can't hug the phone like a TPU back does.
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Of those that have seen a kink appear near the power or volume buttons - Are your buttons tight and give firm click, or do they have some movement (sideways/wobble) or maybe rattle slightly?
Maybe loose buttons could allow the thin aluminium frame the space to kink when flexed - When buttons are tight there is no space/air gap for the frame to bend, the buttons might be providing the extra rigidity.
Personally my buttons are tight with zero movement. They give a nice click when pressed. Ive not seen any issues with kinks or bending on my phone. It sits in my front jean pockets most of the time, bending down, getting in cars etc. Not a single problem. I only have a Nillkin Nature soft case on it which adds no protection against bending.
My phone is just as flawless as the day I got it. Nothing that has been reported is affecting mine... no bending, no scratching of the paint (Graphite), and no pink hue on the screen. Absolutely none of that stuff is happening so I personally think that these people just got a bad batch or something because I'm not handling this phone any different than any of my previous phones. Case in point, if you look at all the videos where people try to bend their phones none of them are the same. There's videos of people who tried as hard as they could to bend the phone and were unsuccessful and even those that did manage to bend it there was some serious white-knuckle work needed to get it to do so.
I used the Ultra clear hybrid case for $13.99 on Amazon but sent it back. I removed it several times times in the week I used it. No bend gate here. I just prefer the phones the way that were intended. I didn't buy a metal phone to cover it with plastic etc. ...
Ii have a leather pouch that I use to carry device but I'm pure naked, cases add and disrupt the natural algorithm. My Note 4 has no case and it looks perfect still
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Your assumption is wrong regarding the Spigen and Adopted causing a 'kink' or damage to the phone. We all should be familiar with the phrase correlation != causation I own both causes along with 15 others, and the case is not the issus. I've used my Spigen Rugged Armor extensively on 3 different 6P's and non of them had an damage, issues, or defects around the area in question. The same can be said for the Google Adopted case which I used for over a week until my other cases arrived. My wife had her Adopted case on longer, yet her phone is perfectly fine too.
I haven't seen a single cause damage the phone even with how tight/hard to remove some of them are. This OP uses a logical fallacy which should be obvious to people st first sight. I am not saying my experiences are a tell tale for everyone, but if the issue was that common, it should have been reproducible via on of the 6Ps I've used with the cases mentioned.
Been using the Spigen Rugged Armor case for the past 2 weeks. No kinks yet or blemishes yet. Sometimes I remove the case to clean up some accumulated dust and lint but nothing much. The case itself isn't on too tight either. Fits well though.
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Been using the Spigen Rugged Armor case for the past 2 weeks. No kinks yet or blemishes yet. Sometimes I remove the case to clean up some accumulated dust and lint but nothing much. The case itself isn't on too tight either. Fits well though.
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Do you really think your theory is clever enough to warrant a new thread to the already numerous discussions about bent phones? Just to be clear, you're saying that a case is causing the phone to bend/kink right?
If anything, a rigid or even semi rigid case can only add structural integrity. Would it have helped if the case had more reinforcement by the buttons? Probably. But it shouldn't matter in the first place - a (seemingly) high end phone like this shouldn't have a major problem like this. I, along with most people on this forum, remember laughing at the iphone 6 bendgate and how it was such a weak phone. Jokes on us - the iphone was built like a tank compared to the 6p. Did you hear about an iphone 6 bending because of the type of case it had? NO.
The 6p is VERY poorly designed and made with poor materials. It's not an option, it's a fact. This thread, along with hundreds of anecdotal posts with dozen of pictures wouldn't exist otherwise. Unless you handle your phone like a newborn, it WILL eventually bend/kink - maybe not tomorrow or next week but within a years time the vast majority will be completely ****** regardless of what case was used - sad but true.
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Nice rant.
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