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
Racer Of All said:
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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This is my first review, so I hope it doesn't suck.
Both my wife and I have the Tilt 2. I decided to go with InvisibleShield while she wanted a case. After looking at all the comments here about cases not fitting, I decided to go with 2 different ones from Amazon. One fit horribly, so i wont even mention it.
She is using the Tilt2 Praetorian Slip and she loves it. Installation was a little tough as the fit is pretty precise. I suggest installing the top (screen) side first and then the bottom (keyboard). Install both with the KB extended. I have attached pics of the fit.
The only complaint I have (she thinks of it as a feature) is that the cover makes it a little more difficult to slide out the keyboard. She like it because it used to slide open in her purse (mostly because of the fact that she keeps it in an inside pocket of her purse which causes it to hit just right against crap she has in another pocket). Overall, this is a pretty nice cover. I am sure you can get it cheaper than amazon, but I had gift certificates to spend
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the review! I bought the same case a few months ago, although it was advertised as for the Verizon Touch Pro 2. I was unaware they made one for the Tilt 2. Now I won't have to worry about it falling off randomly!
thsi case probably wouldnt work with invisible shield on too huh
Doinshots said:
This is my first review, so I hope it doesn't suck.
Both my wife and I have the Tilt 2. I decided to go with InvisibleShield while she wanted a case. After looking at all the comments here about cases not fitting, I decided to go with 2 different ones from Amazon. One fit horribly, so i wont even mention it.
She is using the Tilt2 Praetorian Slip and she loves it. Installation was a little tough as the fit is pretty precise. I suggest installing the top (screen) side first and then the bottom (keyboard). Install both with the KB extended. I have attached pics of the fit.
The only complaint I have (she thinks of it as a feature) is that the cover makes it a little more difficult to slide out the keyboard. She like it because it used to slide open in her purse (mostly because of the fact that she keeps it in an inside pocket of her purse which causes it to hit just right against crap she has in another pocket). Overall, this is a pretty nice cover. I am sure you can get it cheaper than amazon, but I had gift certificates to spend
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Neat.. glad yours fit. I ordered one for the Tilt2 from Amazon as well, and Boxwave sent one labeled 'Touch Pro 2'. I see yours doesn't have a cutout area for the PTT button either, do you have issues with that? My praetorian case would almost always trigger the PTT button whenever I handled the phone.
The top/screen portion of my Praetorian didn't fit right and opening and closing the top was almost impossible - even ended up ripping off the protective plastic along one side of the keyboard. (the protective plastic that is designed to be there, not the temporary stuff it whipped with) I can see just by looking at your pictures that your screen portion fits waay better than mine did.
When I contacted Boxwave about the issues, no questions asked and they sent a postage paid label for the return. I'd love to try this case again, as I did like the feel of it, but nervous about another no-fit. I went with BodyGuardz instead.. not sure I'm happy with those..
Thanks,
I´ll include it on the main thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524059
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Neat.. glad yours fit. I ordered one for the Tilt2 from Amazon as well, and Boxwave sent one labeled 'Touch Pro 2'. I see yours doesn't have a cutout area for the PTT button either, do you have issues with that? My praetorian case would almost always trigger the PTT button whenever I handled the phone.
The top/screen portion of my Praetorian didn't fit right and opening and closing the top was almost impossible - even ended up ripping off the protective plastic along one side of the keyboard. (the protective plastic that is designed to be there, not the temporary stuff it whipped with) I can see just by looking at your pictures that your screen portion fits waay better than mine did.
When I contacted Boxwave about the issues, no questions asked and they sent a postage paid label for the return. I'd love to try this case again, as I did like the feel of it, but nervous about another no-fit. I went with BodyGuardz instead.. not sure I'm happy with those..
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Man, sorry you had so many issues. The PTT button is indeed covered, but she has had no issues with it at all (hers is remapped to toggle bluetooth on and off). The fit on the screen portion is *very* tight. Took some effort to get it installed properly.
Also, mine definitely said "Tilt 2" on the packaging.
It is disappointing that it covers the PTT button. I assume your wife has abandoned that function (easily switching BT on/off)?
Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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It is disappointing that it covers the PTT button. I assume your wife has abandoned that function (easily switching BT on/off)?
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Nope, the PTT button still works perfectly under the cover. Does not get accidentally pressed and is responsive when you push it.
azwildcat98 said:
Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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Sounds like skinning/shielding your phone with GadgetShieldz might be the way to go. The GadgetShieldz does take a little time to install but it works. The protective film on the screen is easy to install and bubble free. It makes the phone non-slippery. It would not protect the phone like a case but it does prevent scratches. When installed, it adds very little weight and dimension to the phone.
Actually, there are other protective films/shields but I only have experience with GadgetShieldZ. It might work for you.
Boxwave Praetorian Crystal Slip for Tilt 2
orb3000 said:
Thanks,
I´ll include it on the main thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524059
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Just to report on this, I got one of these in the mail yesterday. So far I love it. It wasn't terribly difficult to get on. It fits very well too. My only real complaint is that it doesn't accommodate the PTT button that the Tilt 2 has right next to the volume buttons. It's not a big issue since I don't use PTT and the case doesn't prohibit using the key anyway.
Just be careful and make sure you order the one that specifically says it's for the Tilt 2. They make other models. I know they have the Praetorian on eBay but to be safe I opted to get mine directly from Boxwave. I got what I ordered too and could have used they're return policy if I needed.
Oh...I'll be happy to post pics if anyone wants but I think someone already put some up of this one a Tilt2.
azwildcat98 said:
Thanks for posting reviews on this case -- I'm trying to decide what route to take to give my new Tilt 2 some added protection, and more importantly, cut down on the slickness/smudge magnet-ness of the shiny battery cover (which is my #1 gripe with the GSM TP2, both CDMA versions have rubberized covers which won't fit their GSM siblings due to the placement of the 3.5 mm jack).
I really wish someone made a rubberized battery cover to replace the shiny OEM one. These snap on type cases are okay, but they become a major pain as soon as you need to pop off the battery cover in order to flash a new ROM (as I do often), reset the device, or swap out memory cards. I worry trying to snap-in and pry off these cases frequently will damage the phone -- especially when it's a super snug fit. IMHO, a rubberized battery cover, along with perhaps the upper portion of this case to protect the chrome bezel from getting nicked would be an ideal solution! I may just go down to Home Depot this weekend and see if they have a spray that can rubberize plastic, then I might just buy a spare OEM battery cover and see if I can rubberize it.
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I wish I'd seen your post sooner! Home Depot and Lowe's does indeed have something like that. I'm sure lots of hardware stores do. It's called Plasti-Dip. I have a can right here You can buy it as spray-on or dip/brush-on applications. I use it on mountain bike parts and tools for extra grip. I'm not positive how well it will stick to a slick plastic surface but it is an option.
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Just to report on this, I got one of these in the mail yesterday. So far I love it. It wasn't terribly difficult to get on. It fits very well too. My only real complaint is that it doesn't accommodate the PTT button that the Tilt 2 has right next to the volume buttons. It's not a big issue since I don't use PTT and the case doesn't prohibit using the key anyway.
Just be careful and make sure you order the one that specifically says it's for the Tilt 2. They make other models. I know they have the Praetorian on eBay but to be safe I opted to get mine directly from Boxwave. I got what I ordered too and could have used they're return policy if I needed.
Oh...I'll be happy to post pics if anyone wants but I think someone already put some up of this one a Tilt2.
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Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
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Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
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I ordered one from BoxWave and I think I'm still going to shop around for something else. It seems like the Tilt2 has less options than the other variations of the Rhodium so people may just be settling for this due to "Slim Pickin's."
I like the way the gel gives more texture and grip to the phone, but I still feel uneasy because it's definitely not a snug fit. The part that covers the screen section of the phone is very flimsy and after you get it on, you want to keep checking it to make sure that it is attached; it feels like it can easily slip off at any time. This is specifically evident when you slide your screen up and tilt it. Tap the top right, or the middle section that really has no grip around the phone, and it might just pop off...
I still have it on my phone because it is the lesser of two evils, have something vs. not having something, but are there any other options for the Tilt2?
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Hey man, I'm thinking about ordering this case and I wanted to see if you still like it and how it has held up over the past month. Thanks.
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It's held up quiet nice...even with as much flashing I do (have to remove the bottom piece every time). I've figured out a great way to put it back on that's really fast and easy. Some people say it's difficult to get on. I think the top piece is the hard part but I've taken it off a few times and have no issues there either. It still fits good. If I remember, next time I take it off I'll shoot some pics of how I put it on and upload them.
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I ordered one from BoxWave and I think I'm still going to shop around for something else. It seems like the Tilt2 has less options than the other variations of the Rhodium so people may just be settling for this due to "Slim Pickin's."
I like the way the gel gives more texture and grip to the phone, but I still feel uneasy because it's definitely not a snug fit. The part that covers the screen section of the phone is very flimsy and after you get it on, you want to keep checking it to make sure that it is attached; it feels like it can easily slip off at any time. This is specifically evident when you slide your screen up and tilt it. Tap the top right, or the middle section that really has no grip around the phone, and it might just pop off...
I still have it on my phone because it is the lesser of two evils, have something vs. not having something, but are there any other options for the Tilt2?
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I haven't really had any trouble with mine popping off. It took a bit to get the top on right and it was a pretty snug fit too. Getting the corner edges all the way tucked under was the hardest part. I'm guessing it's a manufacturing thing. Some say it's a tight fit and other say it's loose. I will agree that the sides on the top piece are flimsy because they're not attached the the phone but if they were it would probably make matters worse by either rubbing against the bottom piece or creating too big of a gap between the two parts of the phone.
I agree there aren't many options for the Tilt 2 and I hate to say it but there probably won't be.
BluEyedTiger said:
I haven't really had any trouble with mine popping off. It took a bit to get the top on right and it was a pretty snug fit too. Getting the corner edges all the way tucked under was the hardest part. I'm guessing it's a manufacturing thing. Some say it's a tight fit and other say it's loose. I will agree that the sides on the top piece are flimsy because they're not attached the the phone but if they were it would probably make matters worse by either rubbing against the bottom piece or creating too big of a gap between the two parts of the phone.
I agree there aren't many options for the Tilt 2 and I hate to say it but there probably won't be.
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If yours is a snug fit, I wonder if we received the same thing! Did you order from BoxWave? I have a little plastic tool that I used to get the corners onto the top half quickly which was actually made to fit into the creavice of a HTC Dash phone to pop the clips and take the phone apart. It works great and I can see the little flaps around the corner so you can tell the corners of the phone are between the gel lips.. It's still too easy to come off though..
Even though my receipt says "Praetorian Crystal Slip, HTC Tilt2, Smoke Grey - SKU: bw-268-3729-2808", it also says "ITEM: HTC TOUCH PRO2." The Box also has a white sticker in the top right that says "Praetorian Crystal Slip - TOUCH PRO2."
Do you remember if yours said the same? Maybe they somehow shipped me the wrong one?
Learic said:
If yours is a snug fit, I wonder if we received the same thing! Did you order from BoxWave? I have a little plastic tool that I used to get the corners onto the top half quickly which was actually made to fit into the creavice of a HTC Dash phone to pop the clips and take the phone apart. It works great and I can see the little flaps around the corner so you can tell the corners of the phone are between the gel lips.. It's still too easy to come off though..
Even though my receipt says "Praetorian Crystal Slip, HTC Tilt2, Smoke Grey - SKU: bw-268-3729-2808", it also says "ITEM: HTC TOUCH PRO2." The Box also has a white sticker in the top right that says "Praetorian Crystal Slip - TOUCH PRO2."
Do you remember if yours said the same? Maybe they somehow shipped me the wrong one?
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Yeah I got mine directly from boxwave. They have like 3 different models of that slip. Most of the adds I saw on Amazon and eBay claimed it would fit on 3 or 4 different TP2 models which I knew it wouldn't. I emailed boxwave about the pics in their online catalog because it didn't look like a Tilt 2 to me and they admitted it wasn't. They said they didn't have one for the pics. Which made sense I mean why spend that much just to get pics but they promised it would fit so I figured what the hell. The hard covers kinda suck.
Thanks for the replies, I guess I will go ahead and order it and see what happens.
I just got the unbranded version of this case off ebay (the seller's id was e-story).
It's not too bad on my unbranded TP2. It's slightly more difficult to slide out the keyboard, and when the screen is fully tilted, the top row of keys are slightly obscured, but nothing too major in my opinion.
I like that the case improves the grip of the phone, but I'm also rather concerned that the case will eventually melt under hotter conditions since the material feels rather gummy.
I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
Sidmclovin said:
I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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Just pulled mine out of its pocket, and it's the same gorilla glass material as the screen itself. No scratches.
alright thanks. How are you liking it so far? I'm on my 3rd 3d EVO now and for a "flagship" device I should not be on my 3rd one. The first one the 3d switch wouldn't work the second one had 9 dead pixels all in the same area and a tone of dust under the screen. And now this ones speaker is going out.
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Get a case to protect the phone. That is what I did. I feel a bit more safer with the case on than without it despite it making the phone a bit thicker.
I probably will. I'll check out the defender case or something.
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Sidmclovin said:
alright thanks. How are you liking it so far? I'm on my 3rd 3d EVO now and for a "flagship" device I should not be on my 3rd one. The first one the 3d switch wouldn't work the second one had 9 dead pixels all in the same area and a tone of dust under the screen. And now this ones speaker is going out.
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Wow, ouch!
I picked up mine a week ago tonight, and it's been great. First thing I did was flash the MR3 leaked maintenance release, then I rooted it, then installed my standard suite of customizations.
All in all, I've been happy with the P4G vs my Evo 4G. The Pentile screen bothers some, but as I've been posting elsewhere, if you play with the brightness setting, it is negligible. A few colors come across oddly, but given the power efficiency trade-off that comes from Pentile's implementation, that is acceptable to me.
Data speeds have been great. Games & apps have been butter smooth thanks to the gig of RAM and dual core CPU. I had some issues with the battery but that was due some bad settings on my part with two monitoring apps & k9 Mail polling instead of pushing, but I finally diagnosed & resolved those yesterday.
Sidmclovin said:
I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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My 1st Photon developed a dent! I'll try my best to explain this.....on the right side above AND center of the volume rocker where screen meets the side of case....yes....right there.
Another way to say it....the volume rocker has grooves but in the center of the rocker, there are no grooves. Ok...from the no groove area....travel up to the side of the phone where the glass meets.
Now, I hadn't dropped my phone so I'm more than 100% positive I didn't cause the dent so I returned it for another.
Normally I inspect the hell out of my phones before leaving the store- not sure why I didn't that time.
I'm thinking it was packaged that way because the phone showed absolutely no signs of having been dropped down the steps.
On day 1, I bought the Motorola/Sprint hard cover/holster along with the HD dock and Car dock. Now putting on the holster back cover will scratch one of the sides of the Photon since I take it on and off every time I place the Photon in the Car dock.
Although technically one can/is suppose to leave the holster back cover on and snap it into the car dock, I've haven't been able to initialize car dock mod since it doesn't make good contact with the dock pins. So I have to take off the holster back cover and place the photon into the car dock with that adapter strip that comes with the car dock. So I've noticed a tiny scratch on the photon side.
TS
Lol...itll get scratched regardless one day...just be safe
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Sidmclovin said:
I'm looking into taking my 3d back and getting an photon. But when I was looking at it it seemed like the sides around the screen was a plastic that would scratch really easily. Kinda like on the nexus s. I was just wondering if it does scratch really easily or if it just looks like it would. Thanks.
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Hey Sid...give the Otterbox Commuter a try, am lovin mine!
OtterBox Commuter Review
Bandage said:
Hey Sid...give the Otterbox Commuter a try, am lovin mine!
OtterBox Commuter Review
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Will it fit in the car dock while in commuter case?
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Will it fit in the car dock while in commuter case?
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Nope. Won't fit.
Does anyone have experience with this case? I know it covers the mic (I plan to drill a little hole).
I just received mine today and I must say I'm very impressed by the quality of the mold they used. Meterial seems top notch. Love this case so far, they also included the new screen protector which is a plus. Ill get pictures up ASAP. I would definetly recommend this case to anyone with an s2.
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Pictures would be great! I also have a white one on the way, hopefully as I placed an order over the weekend. I intended on modding the thing to get rid/fill in the antenna hole if I ever find the time, too (or find out if it really bothers me that much).
Ok, whats the deal with the corner cutout? I've seen this on several different cases. Does the international version have some sort of pullout antenna?
Case looks nice and classy but for what they are charging they should be offering a case that's specific to the AT&T model.
I recall reading that the corner cutouts are originally for Korean model phones. The antenna was in that area for those phones.
I really like it. It's a nice mix of hard and soft materials. It's flexible, which is nice because it makes removing the case fairly easy (for those of you who want to access the phone's back cover to hot swap batteries).
For the most part, the case feels pretty smooth, which makes getting it out of the pocket an easy process (I previously used the casemate pop case and the rubber sides made it fairly annoying to pull the phone out of the pocket). The case definitely adds more grip to the phone, but overall, it still is a little bit on the slippery side. On the continuum of "slippery vs. grippy" I'd say it's a pretty good balance, but I wouldn't mind it being a little more grippy.
Even though the case is made for the international GS2, it still fits well on the AT&T SG2. The noise-cancelling mic is covered by the case, but I have not had any problems as a result of this. However, you might come into problems if you are trying to use the phone in a noisy environment. I'm a little bothered by the corner cutout for the antennae (for the international SG2) since it really leaves that corner unprotected if the phone happened to fall right on that corner. Then again, i'm just going to take my chances that i'm not going to drop my phone on that exact corner.
The case still keeps the phone very thin and sleek. Also, the case has these tiny sparkle dots that show up on the back of the case, which give off a cool effect when reflecting light. Some may say, they make the case look a little feminine, but I personally don't think they do. In all honesty, you can't even really notice them unless you look close at the case and in the right lighting.
I got the yellow ultra capsule. I've heard one person say that these cases are prone for showing up finger smudges, but at least with my yellow one, finger smudges have not been a problem.
The case covers the volume and power keys. They are still pressable and work fine, but the buttons aren't as sensitive as they are without the case. However, this difference is really negligible for me. Overall, hardware buttons work fine.
I really liked the Body Glove Mirage cases that were made for the Samsung Captivate and the Infuse. In my opinion, this case is just as good as those cases.
can you guys post some pictures? want to see how much it adds to the thickness of the phone.
it does look good from their website though..
Sorry on the delay for the pictures guys, let me know if you need any certain perspectives on some more pictures.
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Sorry on the delay for the pictures guys, let me know if you need any certain perspectives on some more pictures.
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what does the unprotected corner look like with that case?
I haven't seen any info on this case here on XDA yet, so i figured i'd put a quick review out there.
http://www.meritline.com/htc-evo-3d-new-aluminum-metal-hard-case-cover-silver---p-72656.aspx
They have a couple of different colors, black, silver (plain), blue, and pink.
http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=evo+3d+aluminum
I found this case while browsing around on Meritline. I've bought a bunch of stuff from them in the past and everything has always been good quality so i figured i'd try this case. For 4 bucks i figured i couldn't go wrong, and in reality i couldn't be happier! The pictures on the meritline site can be deceiving. The main image of the case shows the "inside" on the left, and the "outside" on the right. The outside of the case is what the back of the phone looks like. There is a machined circle pattern on the backside. The inside of the case shows that it is aluminum all the way through, not just a thin plating on the plastic.
The case is a single piece "snap on" style case. The fit is great, really tight and clean. No issues I have seen over the past week or so of use. I purchased the silver colored on. The back of the case is aluminum, the plastic that clips around the phone looks to be molded to it. The case does not add much to the phones overall dimensions, but does add some weight (which i like). My brother picked up a SGSII and it feels like a cheap plastic phone. The 3VO is heavy, and this makes it feel like a brick **** house without making it feel too large (my biggest pet peeve of most cases).
I opted for the Expedited Ground shipping which was 1.99. Standard shipping is free.
Check it out!
Actually - that case was discussed in the larger evo 3D case thread. It looks great, and people liked the fit - but the concern was that the aluminum consistently reduced phone reception and data transfer speeds.
P0ll0L0c0 said:
Actually - that case was discussed in the larger evo 3D case thread. It looks great, and people liked the fit - but the concern was that the aluminum consistently reduced phone reception and data transfer speeds.
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"My side's fine." No problems at all...
Nice, thanks for the review.
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I bought one and my only complaint was the corners getting scraped every time I put it on or take it off. Thats all.
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I bought one and my only complaint was the corners getting scraped every time I put it on or take it off. Thats all.
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That would be my only complaint. The case is tough to remove.
i found that if you follow my little trick its easy to remove
1.get a credit or store card
2 with the phone on its back screen upwards slide the card between the case and the phones left hand side
3 with the card stuck in there hold the corners of the case amd the topmost black parts of the phone
4 pull!
5 case should move easily and seperate with card falling on floor
easy! no more scraped corners
also when putting it on put the side with the buttons in forst then just gently push the other side into place
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.
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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!