Not a discussion about cases or anything, just wondering how everyone carries their Note 3 since it's such a bigger phone. Coming from the S4 I find the added wight and size almost too big for my pockets. During the week I have to use a belt clip holster as I'm a field tech for copiers and find it too large for my slacks. Feels funny to have such a large phone on belt clip but I have no choice. The S4 fit nicely, with no case, in my slacks front pockets.
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Not a discussion about cases or anything, just wondering how everyone carries their Note 3 since it's such a bigger phone. Coming from the S4 I find the added wight and size almost too big for my pockets. During the week I have to use a belt clip holster as I'm a field tech for copiers and find it too large for my slacks. Feels funny to have such a large phone on belt clip but I have no choice. The S4 fit nicely, with no case, in my slacks front pockets.
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I have the Zerolemon 10k battery & case with holster and it fits in my front pocket with no issue. I will admit when sitting down it is a little uncomfortable but standing up is no issue. When sitting down I usually rotate the clip 90° and clip it to my pocket.
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Otter Box Defender , will be like new for a while.
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Otter Box Defender , will be like new for a while.
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Great case, and I have it also, but how do you carry it on your body? Pant, holster, ect? I just didn;t care for the way you get it out of it's holster, a real PIA.
Levis 501 jeans. Back pocket. Fits perfectly even with a case.
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Defender comes with belt holster. So on My belt
Photon Q. and or Note 3
Otter Box Defender, belt clip, on hip. Don't even know it's there.
Just opened the Otter Box on my retired Evo LTE to recycle the micro SD card...
No surprise, the device is absolutely mint!
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Otter Box Defender, belt clip, on hip. Don't even know it's there.
Just opened the Otter Box on my retired Evo LTE to recycle the micro SD card...
No surprise, the device is absolutely mint!
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Love that case also, nice and secure on the belt clip. But how do you get the case off the holster with one hand? Dose that top clip loosen up a bit after time? One reason I like the Seidio holsters. Currently using the Spigen bounce case and the Seidio holster for the Dilex case, which I also have also but the rubber is too soft.
Still working on the one hand release, get it about every 3rd time.
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Love that case also, nice and secure on the belt clip. But how do you get the case off the holster with one hand? Dose that top clip loosen up a bit after time? One reason I like the Seidio holsters. Currently using the Spigen bounce case and the Seidio holster for the Dilex case, which I also have also but the rubber is too soft.
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That's the one reason I didn't get one. .. Too many reviews with people dating that even with 2 hands, it can be challenging.
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Honestly, I was an HTC fanatic and coming from the EVO 4G LTE to the Note 3 I must say wow!
The Note3 is big, but it feels secure unlike the EVO. The screen hasn't gotten Lil swirly marks like HTC's "gorilla glass". That's with using the Spen just begging to scratch the screen. I've had no trade embargo negative features from pending lawsuits. Also, no dead pixels or Google wallet breaking from factory resets. 3gb of RAM! This is multitasking with no custom tweaks enabled after months of tedious work.
Sorry about the rant. I wanted to see if this phone could hold up to a week or so of no case. I haven't dropped it yet, but despite being in pockets and etc. there are no screen scratches or blemishes of any kind. HTC pushes build quality yet this phone is so much better.
Anyways, I spent too much to get a case atm. Debating on otterbox but naked for now. Thanks for maybe reading my first post in a long while. U get thirsty out there in the desert looking for old jewels.
I use the Triton Kraken Case for mine. Was a HUGE Otterbox fan for a long time...well that's the past now. Best case ever!!
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I use the Triton Kraken Case for mine. Was a HUGE Otterbox fan for a long time...well that's the past now. Best case ever!!
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I've been thinking about getting the Kraken too. I particularly like that they have the window mount that just snaps onto the back and then onto the ball of the window mount. Perfect for in the car either running Nav, or streaming music..etc.
I ordered the i-Blason case from Amazon for my Note 3. It's silicone & a hard shell both at once. Soft silicone wrapped around the phone while the hard outer shell grips around the back like the facehugger from Aliens...from all sides.
It comes with a swivel clip belt holster that faces the screen so only the back is exposed to the world, but since the silicone is very soft & flexible, I don't use it because it's a pain to insert & remove in a hurry when the phone is ringing. I suppose it'd be all right if I had a bluetooth headset. But...no matter!
I carry it in my breast pocket in my jacket, currently. But when it gets warmer, I suppose I'll buy a bluetooth headset & put it in it's belt holster & clip that big 'ol monster to my waist.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Samsung-Holster-Kickstand-Locking/dp/B00F0P2FNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381011065&sr=8-1&keywords=note+3+kickstand
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I've been thinking about getting the Kraken too. I particularly like that they have the window mount that just snaps onto the back and then onto the ball of the window mount. Perfect for in the car either running Nav, or streaming music..etc.
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Being I'm on the road all day, I use it everyday! The window mount is extremely well built too! Only thing that is annoying is you have to unclip the kickstand to use the window mount...but that's it. Otterbox drove me crazy with the rubber always stretching and deforming. They will replace it, but just drove me nuts. The Kraken, the rubber jacket is inside the case. Plus unlike the Otterbox, I really think I could drop my phone off a building and it would still be 100%. SOLID freaking case! It's worth every penny.
I use the Spigen Neo Hybrid case. It fits comfortably in my front suit jacket pocket.
Owned my N3 for a week and I only have it in my pocket which may change upon getting the zerolemon 10k mAh battery and I might use the clip with it. Probably not, but maybe lol. Fits perfectly into my pocket w/ no excess popping out.
I wear mine on a big gold chain ala FLAV O' FLAV!!! BOYYYEEE. Lol. Couldn't resist.
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I wear mine on a big gold chain ala FLAV O' FLAV!!! BOYYYEEE. Lol. Couldn't resist.
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Haha I saw this thread and I was just thinking the same haha. you beat me to it.
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Looks like Otterbox just needs a phone to put in their just posted case.
Can't wait!
Saw one at Radio Shack 2 days ago and bought it. Waiting for the phone to go along with it. Me thinks it will be very soon, brand new Rezounds retail are down $100.00 on Ebay from just a couple of days ago.
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Looks like Otterbox just needs a phone to put in their just posted case.
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I don't know anything about otterbox and haven't heard of it before. Is it a hard shell case that does something special? Seems a little pricy.
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I don't know anything about otterbox and haven't heard of it before. Is it a hard shell case that does something special? Seems a little pricy.
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It's a hard case with a rubber skin around it. It's super durable. Highly recommended.
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I picked up the Commuter with it today and its awesome! Fits perfect and doesn't add much bulk.
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Do you guys find it to big? I've been looking at this or the Ballistic case but they both seem to make the phone in to a brick.
The Commuter seems like the perfect size to me. I'll take some picture in a bit so you can see.
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Here are some pictures of it, and ones comparing it to my mom's Razr with a Case-mate case on it in my previous post.
I've commented on the otterbox defender series case before. I've got one on my Dinc. Yes the defender series will bulk it up, with the outer hardshell and clip but guess it depends on your lifestyle. I'm a mechanic so I need something that can withstand getting dropped or inadvertantly laid on, etc.
The defender is like a brick **** house, it just doesn't get any better protection wise. The nice thing about it, is if I take the phone all the way out to just it's core size without all the protection, and wipe it down, you wouldn't know this phone was not brand new, it's mint condition, thanks to the otterbox, and it has been dropped on the otterbox at least 5 times.
The commuter series would be a lot smaller profile if that's what you are looking for....
I'm glad to see OB has their act together on this and released a case for it, it actually took them a while to release one for the og Dinc..
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I've commented on the otterbox defender series case before. I've got one on my Dinc. Yes the defender series will bulk it up, with the outer hardshell and clip but guess it depends on your lifestyle. I'm a mechanic so I need something that can withstand getting dropped or inadvertantly laid on, etc.
The defender is like a brick **** house, it just doesn't get any better protection wise. The nice thing about it, is if I take the phone all the way out to just it's core size without all the protection, and wipe it down, you wouldn't know this phone was not brand new, it's mint condition, thanks to the otterbox, and it has been dropped on the otterbox at least 5 times.
The commuter series would be a lot smaller profile if that's what you are looking for....
I'm glad to see OB has their act together on this and released a case for it, it actually took them a while to release one for the og Dinc..
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I fele ya ottebox is the best.
.. u dropped ur inc4g 5 times already
I bought the Commuter, and the fit was horrible. The hard plastic outer shell didn't securely clamp to the soft rubber inner cover, and that inner cover did not fit the phone securely. The port covers didn't lay flat either. I bought an incipio silicrylic case and it fits much better.
Wow, I really like that Incipio case, holy cow. You have anything that can take pictures of it on the phone? Would really like to see some real world pics. How soft is the inside layer? Would it be ok sliding in and out of a pocket or would it "grab" or rip over time?
It doesn't look any different than from the website. Slides into and out of pockets just fine, and I don't think it will wear over time. The included screen protector is way better than the one OtterBox packages with their case, it covers the entire front glass panel.
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I bought the Commuter, and the fit was horrible. The hard plastic outer shell didn't securely clamp to the soft rubber inner cover, and that inner cover did not fit the phone securely. The port covers didn't lay flat either. I bought an incipio silicrylic case and it fits much better.
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I agree! I just got my Otterbox case in on Saturday and the fit is really bad. I have a hard time pushing the power and volume button, the rubber over top of the front camera does not lay flat, the bottom end below the soft keys does not hug the phone(kind of protrudes out), the screen protector does not cover the whole screen, and the headphones port cover does fit very well into the hard shell.
I'm very disappointed in this case and will try and return it.
I'm not a big fan of otterbox because it's too big for me. :silly: But, if I don't find that many cases, I might have to buy this one. haha
i just got me an otter box defender, and its awesome, fits perfect, it makes the phone.has it's own screen cover too.
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I agree! I just got my Otterbox case in on Saturday and the fit is really bad. I have a hard time pushing the power and volume button, the rubber over top of the front camera does not lay flat, the bottom end below the soft keys does not hug the phone(kind of protrudes out), the screen protector does not cover the whole screen, and the headphones port cover does fit very well into the hard shell.
I'm very disappointed in this case and will try and return it.
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boy they must have given you the wrong one, mine is nothing like you discribe
I haven't used an otterbox on the Inc4, but we've got a fleet of iPhones for our salesmen at work. Every single one is in an otterbox Defender series, and trust me when i say our salesmen are extremely hard on phones. These cases have probably saved us hundreds of dollars no question.
The point of my post however is if you get one that doesn't fit quite right though i would ask for a replacement. When i was setting up all the phones and putting them into there cases i did run into a few that just didn't sit right. Looked like a manufacturing defect to me, but i was able to get replacements. That might be the issue your running into.
Void4ever
Edit: The Defender series WILL absolutely bulk up the phone though, but if you need the protection you'll find none better. I have no exp with the Commuters personally, but from the pics the size looks good.
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I fele ya ottebox is the best.
.. u dropped ur inc4g 5 times already
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Naaa bud, I don't have the Inc4g yet, I've got my original Dinc sealed up in the defender series.
To the latest posters, as I mentioned in my post earlier as well, I have no experience with the commuter series OB but I did have two defender series OB's that cracked a small portion of the clip/case. I think it's a weak link in the design of the case and the snapping/unsnapping of the phone in/out of the case over time that caused this. But OB themselves, have been absolutely stellar to deal with, they looked up my purchase date, no questions, shipped out new cases to me each time.
I'd call em up tell em, and maybe they sent the wrong case, maybe you got a design flaw on yours, who knows but if some of the folks using the commuter case have posted awesome fit and look, that just don't jibe with what your reaction is to your case...
I went to radio shack to try out the otterbox commuter and the defender.
The commuter was unimpressive. The fit was loose even after much working of the acrylic over the silicone to have it get into the right place. The top part that hangs over the front facing camera is kind of flappy and I can see a lot of dust getting in there. The screen protector doesn't cover up under the loose area either. The bottom part of the case barely hangs on to the bottom of the phone, not tight at all.
The defender was completely opposite, the defender was a great fit. It felt sturdy, durable and overall just comfortable (if you like the additional bulk added). The screen protector was flush with the screen and responsive. Not nearly as nice feeling as a skinomi, but still nice.
I know this is an older post but........ I just got the defender series and it really doesn't bulk up the phone that much - frankly it is pretty small in you hand without a case. Even with this case on it still fits into the side pocket of a pair of carhartts. It is worth the money.
Hi everyone,
Not sure if this is allowed here on XDA but I learn a lot here and I wanted to give back a little. I have been researching for the utmost case for my beloved note and I finally found this case that i love. http://amzn.to/ZzDsJ3 and at $10 it's super inexpensive.
The built quality is excellent.I would say its on par with the best cases out there. The material is mat finish which is very nice.
It stands up like a kickstand to watch movies on etc, that works very well for me on my desk.
It also comes with a belt clip holster. I know it looks old fashion 2005 already but I don't care, It is very functional. The note does not fit properly in my back pocket, it's always falling out or in my other jeans have buttons and may scratch the screen. It does not fit in my front pant pocket without hurting my thigh and I can't drive like that. Placing it in my jacket pocket is also a recepie for it falling very soon, in fact mine has called out of my jacket pocket a few times luckily on carpet. Some jackets have zipper pockets which WILL also scratch the note when trying to place it in and out of the pocket. So finally with this I can put it on my belt using this holster case, , turn it horizontally and that's it, I forget about it and won't even feel the weight when I have a belt on. I can sit down and get up, get in and out of the car, drive and never feel it. I don't have to take it off while driving anymore and that's very convenient I never forget about my phone left behind in my car and it never rolls under the seat when I am driving.
So I found this case and I am very happy with it. I ordered with a few other things to go over $25 and got free shipping from amazon too.
I'm on my ipad now but when I get a chance I will post pictures. I just got this today on Christmas :laugh: :good: very happy with it.
I like the androidified tpu case.
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has anyone seen this Seidio SURFACE Holster at shopandroid. http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-surface-holster/4AA15693.htm
Thanks for the link that's the case holster setup I had on my s4 I'll be buying it for sure
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I've been using the Seido Surface since the HTC PPC6700 lol, though I think it was called something else back then.
I ordered one today, hopefully will get it by Thursday. Simple (and thin), yet effective
Love the setup but I have owned 3 of their holsters, they always break for me. I am buying their active or their version of s-view when it comes out. Love their cases.
sgh-TWEAKED-889©
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has anyone seen this Seidio SURFACE Holster at shopandroid. http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-surface-holster/4AA15693.htm
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Seido was my #1 case for a long time... Until the came out with kickstand only cases for the note 2. And now the same thing with the Note 3.
QUALITY wise you wont be disappointed.
A bummer, I know..
I love the Seidio Surface holsters, and they do work with many cases other that the Surface case. I've used them with several cases on my Galaxy Nexus, from Diztronic up to a case over a Zero Lemon battery (what I'm using now). The only problem I've found with them, and it's a major problem, is that the plastic clip holding the holster to your belt is easy to pop off, ruining the holster. My car, an Evo X, has high side bolsters on the front seats, and if I don't remember to slide the holster toward my middle when I sit down it will pop the plastic clip. Even with this issue I still like this holster better than any other I've found, and especially like the way the holster can be rotated to different angles for comfort.
In a little less than two years with my GNex I'm now on my fourth Surface holster, and I always keep a spare since I know I'll soon break another clip. I still keep buying them!
Same issue with me. So frustrating because I love their cases.
sgh-TWEAKED-889©
I picked up the Platinum branded version of this at my local best buy mobile. See if they have one, I got lucky because they just had the one.
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Got this about a week ago and love it. I've had a belt clip for all of my previous phones except the Note 2. I don't think Seidio made one for the Note 2 for some odd reason, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they did for the Note 3! When the phone is in the holster, none of the buttons or ports are covered. The only thing blocked by the holster is the screen and the S-Pen. I'm glad the S-Pen is covered so that it can't fall out when you're walking around. I doubt that it would fall out anyway unless your phone was jarred fairly hard, but either way, I'm glad that it isn't even a possibility when holstered! Some people say they don't like holsters, but I don’t like my phone being in my pocket where it can collect pocket lint and/or other random debris that mysteriously gets in to pockets. Also, if it's in your pants pocket it's very possible to crack your screen if left in your pocket when you sit down, unless you wear super baggy pants. If you don't like the way a holster looks, then it's very easy to hide it with your shirt. It's actually easier to have it hidden behind your shirt, because you have to go out of your way to tuck your shirt behind the holster to make the holster visible! I've thought an thought about it, but just can't wrap my head around why people say they don't like the way a holster looks. Like I just said, your shirt naturally covers the holster. If you don't like the way it looks, then don't go out of your way to show it!! Lol
Now a question for all of you :
I want to know is if the Seidio Surface holster will work with a standard TPU case, like the Spigen Bounce or Diztronic, just to name the two I have. I wish Best Buy would get in their Platinum branded (which are manufactured by Seidio and re-labeled for Best) cases and holsters so I could see if the Surface holster will work with my other cases, then I could buy just the Surface holster from eBay. If anyone has the Surface holster and could test out other cases, I would really appreciate it! Pics would also be nice! I would like to be able to see exactly how well other cases fit in the holster.
EDIT : I'll try AGAIN to post some pics in a few. XDA Premium and XDA Premium HD apps are both telling me I have to log-in to post pics, or that I don't have permission. I REALLY wish the app developers would work on those issues, as they've been going on for months now! I usually get either one of those messages. When it actually let's me attach pics, I'm only allowed to post 1 pic per post! Sooooooo frustrating!
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I got one of these as soon as I got it
See here
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Love it absolutely
aalupatti said:
I got one of these as soon as I got it
See here
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Love it absolutely
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Well dang, I wouldn't have created this thread if I would have known that there was already a thread about this item! Before I posted, I looked to see if anyone else had created a thread on it. Obviously I just missed it somehow, :facepalm!
I'm right there with you though, I absolutely LOVE having a holster for my naked phones! My opinion is that a holster is just a very simple way to safely carry your phone around with you, let's you get to your phone very quickly and easily, and Seidio's holsters are also very minimal with almost no added bulk! Not to mention it keeps your phone out of your pockets, which is great for eliminating the possibility of potential damage AND also eliminates the possibility of pocket lint getting in to any ports or other openings on your phone!
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Well dang, I wouldn't have created this thread if I would have known that there was already a thread about this item! Before I posted, I looked to see if anyone else had created a thread on it. Obviously I just missed it somehow, :facepalm!
I'm right there with you though, I absolutely LOVE having a holster for my naked phones! My opinion is that a holster is just a very simple way to safely carry your phone around with you, let's you get to your phone very quickly and easily, and Seidio's holsters are also very minimal with almost no added bulk! Not to mention it keeps your phone out of your pockets, which is great for eliminating the possibility of potential damage AND also eliminates the possibility of pocket lint getting in to any ports or other openings on your phone!
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Hi, do you think the Note 3 with the S-View case would be able to fit properly in the Seidio holster? Cheers!
I'm looking for suggestions for a thin case for my Pixel that will fit in a belt holster. I'm currently using this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG4BBX1/
but the case is pretty thick, around 3.5mm. All of the ones in that style have a kickstand on the back, which adds to the thickness.
I see Seidio makes a Surface which they say is 2mm thick, quite a bit thinner. I've never had one, and am not sure about the TPU inner part covering the buttons, wondering if it messes up the feel.
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/google-pixel-surface-case/
Any comments on the Surface for this (or other) phones, or suggestions for a thin case/belt holster set?
I use a Google Live Case with a vertical leather belt pouch like this one. Works well for me.
I thought about the Seidio Surface, but don't like kickstands.
I can recommend the Supcase that comes with a belt clip but it's not the thinnest thing in the world - definitely a thicker heavy duty case. No kickstand though.
On that note, I'd be happy to mail you the belt clip if you wanted it if you paid for shipping, as well as test my various cases first to see if any are compatible with it. Just let me know. (My wife uses the case but not the belt clip.)
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I use a Google Live Case with a vertical leather belt pouch like this one. Works well for me.
I thought about the Seidio Surface, but don't like kickstands.
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I had bad luck with phones sliding out of that type of case (running with the dog or working under a car).
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I can recommend the Supcase that comes with a belt clip but it's not the thinnest thing in the world - definitely a thicker heavy duty case. No kickstand though.
On that note, I'd be happy to mail you the belt clip if you wanted it if you paid for shipping, as well as test my various cases first to see if any are compatible with it. Just let me know. (My wife uses the case but not the belt clip.)
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Thanks, but I have a belt clip for it without a case (think it's encased brand, ironically).
I decided to order a Surface and give it a try. Showed up today. The TPU part is a lot thinner than I was expecting. I'll post some thoughts on it after I've had it a few days.
I have the Surface case with holster and I like it. It's not too think, but still protective. I've dropped my phone a couple times and it didn't break
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I decided to order a Surface and give it a try. Showed up today. The TPU part is a lot thinner than I was expecting. I'll post some thoughts on it after I've had it a few days.
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What's the verdict?
I had one like this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXDYKP7) on my Galaxy S6 and Moto Z, but would like a little protection on the Pixel.
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What's the verdict?
I had one like this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXDYKP7) on my Galaxy S6 and Moto Z, but would like a little protection on the Pixel.
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That's the holster I was using when I didn't have it in a case. I liked it, but decided to stick with a case. Phone was a little too slippery for me without one.
I ended up returning the Seidio case/holster. For one thing, it was more difficult to get in and out of the holster, although it probably would have loosened up over time. Some of the headphones I have didn't fit the jack with it on, and the lip around the front made it more awkward to use. A lot of it came down to I just didn't think it was anywhere near being worth the price. For me anyhow. I see Amazon has a like new one right now for $21 though.
I'm still using the case/holster combo I linked to in the first post, and it's protected the phone from a few fumbles drops just fine.