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Hey guys - does anyone know of any after-market battery covers for the HD that would be metal - specifically for the purpose of attaching to a magnet? I purchased one of those magnetic "cradle" kits that is basically just a big magnet you stick onto whereever, with a little metal slab that you stick onto the back of your phone. Then - you can just stick the phone up close to the magnet and it sticks - a perfect low-profile car cradle. The metal slab that sticks to the back of the phone is thin - it doesn't really stick out any further than the camera housing - but it still isn't as sleek as just the phone by itself. I thought a replacement battery cover that sticks to the magnet would be perfect. So... does anyone know of any? Or perhaps a vendor that could custom-machine one?
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Hey guys - does anyone know of any after-market battery covers for the HD that would be metal - specifically for the purpose of attaching to a magnet? I purchased one of those magnetic "cradle" kits that is basically just a big magnet you stick onto whereever, with a little metal slab that you stick onto the back of your phone. Then - you can just stick the phone up close to the magnet and it sticks - a perfect low-profile car cradle. The metal slab that sticks to the back of the phone is thin - it doesn't really stick out any further than the camera housing - but it still isn't as sleek as just the phone by itself. I thought a replacement battery cover that sticks to the magnet would be perfect. So... does anyone know of any? Or perhaps a vendor that could custom-machine one?
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I made my own magnetic car holder solution. Didn't cost much and can't imagine it work better than this...
I can't see what you've done there... It looks like some sort of metal on the battery itself, so that the regular cover works fine... What is that? How is it affixed?
Jouh has placed 2 razor blades on the battery.
Cool! I'm going to try that...
just don't take ur phone to the airport...... they might think ur going to use the razorblades for other non magnetic purposes.
Ohh! Good point! I would have completely forgotten about them and then been really screwed - I actually have to run my mobile through an X-ray every day at work... That could be an issue. Oh well - back to the drawing board...
just do the same with any thin metal i.e. sheet steel.
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just do the same with any thin metal i.e. sheet steel.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I used the same razors and the same magnet (This one) with my SE P1i for 1½ year without any issues.
And the phone doesn't move 1 mm even driving over the biggest speed bump in Sweden.
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I really wouldn't recommend directly attaching the phone to strong magnetic sources. It may impede the functionality, reduce or affect the battery operation, interfere with the many antennas in the phone, not to mention run the risk of corrupting memory sticks etc?
The phone itself isnt that heavy so probably wouldnt need a strong magnet, but you'd want to use something quite strong just to hold it in place. Imagine driving over a speed bump or pot hole which dislodges the phone and makes it go sliding across your dash board and out of an open window. (worst case scenario..)
If youre looking for a quick release holder I would recommend something that you clip the phone into like those hip holsters and then find one that has a socket connection to a window mount.
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I honestly couldn't think of one thing that a magnet could have an effect on in the phone, certainly not the memory. The only type of memory that is affected by magnets are HDD (because the data on the disks is stored magnetically) and credit cards (once again, data stored magnetically). However, RAM/ROM is completely different and relies on gates and latches to store data, neither affected by magnet. Not to mention even if it did have an HDD (like old school mp3 players/iPod) it would take a strong magnet (mainly electromagnet) to corrupt the memory. Likewise, I can't foresee it having any affect on the battery or interfering with the antenas (unless you're using some super strong magnet....which you're likely not)
One of the only build quality problems i have with the Touch HD is that the battery cover creaks when pressed in certain spots.
To revive this topic, does anybody know of an actual aftermarket battery cover for this phone, preferably metal?
I searched google to find no results. It seems like it would be a good idea to make these
You can also shave the inside of the battery cover with a small sander. Than add ANY kind of magnet that will than fit inside the cover. The plastic cover is THICK so you can shave enough for some type of magnet.
I would also like a metal/rubber etc back cover. The quality of the orginal cover is driving me nuts..
Has anyone found this kinda aftermarket item?
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I would also like a metal/rubber etc back cover. The quality of the orginal cover is driving me nuts..
Has anyone found this kinda aftermarket item?
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Any news on that topic?
So I am looking at getting a leater hip holster. I know the style I want, but I see there are ones that have snap closures and magnetic closures. The magnetic seem better from the idea of not having to put pressure on the phone to close it, but on the other hand it seems like I'd rather have have the snap in terms of security (meaning, the snaps are theoretically less likely to pop open when shaken, bumped, or caught. I am sort of active and in a little more rough setting than your normal office.
Anyone have any comments/thoughts? Is this even a worry with magnetic closures?
The magnets will most likely cause the 'keyboard open' and 'stylus out' switches in the phone to read incorrectly when it is removed from a case with a magnetic closure. It doesn't do any harm, and the keyboard switch can be remedied by a registry edit.
See this thread for more details.
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So I am looking at getting a leater hip holster. I know the style I want, but I see there are ones that have snap closures and magnetic closures. The magnetic seem better from the idea of not having to put pressure on the phone to close it, but on the other hand it seems like I'd rather have have the snap in terms of security (meaning, the snaps are theoretically less likely to pop open when shaken, bumped, or caught. I am sort of active and in a little more rough setting than your normal office.
Anyone have any comments/thoughts? Is this even a worry with magnetic closures?
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I have magnetic closure, and it works fine for me. The last several cases have used this technology. I have never had the case open unless I did it.
Right now I am using a holster case with a magnetic snap. the magnet can make the phone behave as the other poster described but I simply face the front of the phone to the back of the case. Just put it in backwards, all works the same anyway.
I would like a case though that might flap over to protect the front but allow the keyboard to slide out etc so the phone can stay in the holster if that makes any sense. Dont know if such a thing exists.
im using a magnetic case and have no problems with any odd behavior (i also put it in screen inwards)
i used to use a snap, but i didnt like putting the pressure on the phone either, and oddly the snap case was the one that was constantly popping open, probably because the snap has a larger profile than the magnetic clasp, and also once the snap pops open its open, with the magnet it usually settles back in closed position even when it does pop open
I've seen that odd behavior with the case I have now. Sometimes my phone just unlocks itself just by placing the phone into the case or taking t out. It has a very strong magnet though. The original HTC that comes with the T7373 has a much milder magnet which doesn't cause any of the problems.
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I've seen that odd behavior with the case I have now. Sometimes my phone just unlocks itself just by placing the phone into the case or taking t out. It has a very strong magnet though. The original HTC that comes with the T7373 has a much milder magnet which doesn't cause any of the problems.
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the case im using is the OEM that came with the sprint mogul, since its also from HTC its probably got the same kind of magnet the OEM case from the rhodium had
I bought one of these for my dad: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KK9C7C
Terrible case. It was nearly 40 dollars, and it's just about the worst way to spend that much money. I wrote a review (only review) on amazon:
I ordered this case a week ago. It just came in today due to some difficulty with USPS, not Amazon's fault. I opened the packaging, and it was clear that it was a cheap product. It comes in a simple small box, something you would expect from a Chinese ripoff. The leather material is of ok quality. It doesn't scratch, and it is a nice color. However, the actual plastic which holds the phone is cheap, and mine came with a few chips on the edges. It feels like the phone could fall out any minute. The hold is not secure at all. The design of the case is overall terrible. The credit card slots won't expand, so putting more than one card in each slot is nearly impossible. The extendable flap is too loose, and often extends while in my pocket, allowing my pocket contents to come in contact with the phone's screen. Finally, the worst draw back is charging. I have to open the case entirely (flip it open) to charge the phone. The charging slot is at the bottom of the phone, and the case is made so the credit card holding section flips from the bottom to the top. This means there is a strip of leather blocking the charging port. Un-doing the button flap won't fix it, you have to completely expose the screen the charge the phone.
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So if anyone was thinking of buying this case: don't.
My dad still needs a new case. He insists on one of these types of cases. I've never used one, and I've looked at the normal companies, haven't found anything good. Does anyone know of one?
Bought this case from amazon recently and I just wanted to share that it's amazing.
I always hated a wallet AND phone in my pocket. I always combined them (phone into wallet, or credit cards in case for phone) and this is the perfect combination for me. Allows for a great protective case, while also carrying 4 cards and a few bills for when cash is needed.
I highly reccomend this case.
Only downside: magnet is a little weak. If i ever get ambitious enough I may go in and put in a stronger magnet to really make the latch 'CLICK'. It doesn't come undone on a regular basis, but I would prefer it to snap into place when it gets close.
Enjoy!
I'm interested, but how does it function as a phone/camera? It has cutouts in the back for phone and speaker, but I don't see how you could open the case and use it comfortably without folding the front cover over the back - which would muffle the speaker or block the camera. How do you handle that?
Generally I fold it, or use it like a book. Both work well, just depends on what exactly I am doing. I set it on a table like a book usually. Or fold it to make a phone call. I honestly haven't taken many pictures since the case, but it's really easy to hold like a book and isn't really an issue.
Folding the flap around the back doesn't actually muffle the speaker, there's a gap so the sound gets out. I actually find that the speaker is a little louder than before if I fold the flap over and point the end towards me as it makes the sound waves a bit more directional.
A few pictures would be helpful. Try to take some, with your phone in if possible. I'm intrigued, but the site you linked doesn't show what it looks like opned or in use.
Thanks in advance.
Took these with my camera. Not the best quality, but should show the important views.
Album here:
http://imgur.com/a/wdJh0
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Took these with my camera. Not the best quality, but should show the important views.
Album here:
http://imgur.com/a/wdJh0
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Thanks for answers and pics - based on the location of the card slots and the magnet(s), I'd be concerned about damaging any cards (unless it's shielded, which I don't see listed). But I'll keep an eye on it (when the dark brown is available again, it's out of stock ).
I thought cell phones were not good to place next to cards with magnet strips? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Thanks for answers and pics - based on the location of the card slots and the magnet(s), I'd be concerned about damaging any cards (unless it's shielded, which I don't see listed). But I'll keep an eye on it (when the dark brown is available again, it's out of stock ).
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The magnet is pretty weak. I considered this as well, but I have been using the SD card and haven't had any issues. Only used it for a week, but no problems so far.
It was pretty cheap (>10$ i believe) so it's worth a check if it comes back in stock
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I thought cell phones were not good to place next to cards with magnet strips? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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This has been debated. Tested on Mythbusters and found that you needed an incredibly strong magnet to wipe the data off the creditcard strip.
I don't believe that your phone could produce strong enough magnetic fields that it'd wipe the data from a card, but it could be possible if something was going wrong.
I have stored my CC's in my phone (modified various cases) for >1 year and never had an issue. This is the first case that I have used designed for this, and keeps the cards further from the phone than my hacked together ones, so I am not too worried.
Cool case man, I have a case like that for my legacy zune, i got a golla pouch for under $2 on ebay. Loops on to my belt and has slots where you can put some cards and rear 2nd pouch for even usb drives or other gizmos. Stays slim too!
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I have a Ringke slim. I usually keep my phone naked but when I go mountain biking, I've been putting this case on and putting my n6 in my backpack, however I have some scratches on the glass that I'd prefer don't get any worse.
I'm wondering if any of you have come across what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
Don't wants:
- flimsy or magnet closing mechanism
- not bothered about waking the screen on opening
- slots for credit cards
Does anything like this exist?
I never take my phone with me on the bike, mountain or road. I don't crash often but when I do...
I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
edit: if I were to take my N6 along, I'd opt for a thick neoprene sleeve. also, my current leather flip case is from tetded.com. no credit card slots and the flip cover has a little friction tab that keeps it closed. maybe not quite crash proof but it is a nice case.
edit: here's the link http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...nexus-6-xt1100-xt1103-dijon-iii-lc-black.html
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I never take my phone with me on the bike, mountain or road. I don't crash often but when I do...
I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
edit: if I were to take my N6 along, I'd opt for a thick neoprene sleeve. also, my current leather flip case is from tetded.com. no credit card slots and the flip cover has a little friction tab that keeps it closed. maybe not quite crash proof but it is a nice case.
edit: here's the link http://www.tetded.com/home/en/nexus...nexus-6-xt1100-xt1103-dijon-iii-lc-black.html
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Cool, cheers. Thats a start.
I thought about the neoprene sleeve. I could maybe fit my ringke in there too. The concern there was that i have 2 pieces (phone and cover) that I could easily drop in a puddle...
Hello rootSU, I am looking for this kind of bag/sleeve/pouch thingy.
I was looking for a horizontal keep-safe-pouch, like it was the original ASUS nexus 7 accessory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqJErYwIoM
So my options are limited to a pouch only for carrying that should have an insert hole on the side of the device. I do not want to use my phone with any kind of rugged/rubber/plastic protection that actually impairs the feeling the actual phone surface gives.
So far had zero luck.
The closest hits were:
PDAir Leather Wallet Pouch for Motorola Google Nexus 6 XT1103 (Black/Red Stitch)
Artwizz Universal Wallet Case für Smartphone, schwarz
The problem is that I do not need this wallet pockets at all.
If you find anything keep us posted please.
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I do take my old galaxy nexus with me though, use it for Strava and access to 911 (no SIM). I keep it in a neoprene sleeve just in case. and that's a 4 year old phone
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Are you sure you can dial 911 without SIM, please double check that. Law here say the phone without SIM should not be able to dial emergency services. This was due to high percentage of false reports and makes sense when you think about it.
You can have any SIM, even deactivated one to call 911, or in our case also 112.
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Are you sure you can dial 911 without SIM, please double check that. Law here say the phone without SIM should not be able to dial emergency services. This was due to high percentage of false reports and makes sense when you think about it.
You can have any SIM, even deactivated one to call 911, or in our case also 112.
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I never actually tested it. when it boots up there is a little message saying there's no SIM and it can only be used for emergency calls. how would I test it without actually calling 911? I will put my old deactivated SIM card in just in case, thanks
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@rootSU
here's a couple ideas, not exactly what your looking for but may be of interest...
I have this neoprene case, you can put a TPU style case or a flip case on the N6 and it will still fit in here with a little room to spare, you could even add a piece of hard plastic on the inside for added screen protection (the hard plastic dividers they make for paper binders works great):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZ2GB4E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is another case I have, same idea as above but it's a pretty snug fit with my flip case on:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NKA4NQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I never actually tested it. when it boots up there is a little message saying there's no SIM and it can only be used for emergency calls. how would I test it without actually calling 911? I will put my old deactivated SIM card in just in case, thanks
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You can try dialing 911 without a SIM. I am 99% sure it won't work, so you have almost nothing to feel scared about. You can let it ring once and hang up if you achieve a connection.
The message emergency calls appears every time, with or without SIM, but here in EU it does not work, I have tried it
I used this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28156183942...49&var=580579034603&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
plus add this and its going to look sweet.
https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6 Black carbon fiber with orange M, and the ring around the camera will be orange
still waiting on the skin
the_rooter said:
I used this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281561839424?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&var=580579034603&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
plus add this and its going to look sweet.
https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-6 Black carbon fiber with orange M, and the ring around the camera will be orange
still waiting on the skin
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"They see me trollin, they hatin"
joshm.1219 said:
"They see me trollin, they hatin"
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im trolling?
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im trolling?
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Did you read the op
rootSU said:
I have a Ringke slim. I usually keep my phone naked but when I go mountain biking, I've been putting this case on and putting my n6 in my backpack, however I have some scratches on the glass that I'd prefer don't get any worse.
I'm wondering if any of you have come across what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
Don't wants:
- flimsy or magnet closing mechanism
- not bothered about waking the screen on opening
- slots for credit cards
Does anything like this exist?
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Did you read the op
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I need all of the "wants" in a single case. So rugged like uag but with a flip / cover for the screen.
rootSU said:
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I need all of the "wants" in a single case. So rugged like uag but with a flip / cover for the screen.
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Sorry didnt see that you wanted all the wants. Didnt state. Wasnt sure if its atleast some of them. I apologize.
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Sorry didnt see that you wanted all the wants. Didnt state. Wasnt sure if its atleast some of them. I apologize.
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No probs.
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Actually I did and if u go to the beginning which I will underline for u. This case protects from falls, and its just about similar to the uag case but without the back. I dropped by device a few times with this case on and no damage to the device. I even had the phone in my back pocket with case on it and landed on it when falling with no issues. No need to be rude. I read the op and even underline the parts your looking for that matches this case.
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I own the bumper too, it's actually the least protective one I own. It has an open back and almost no front lip. Almost every case for this device covers more of the device. The title of the thread is" rugged flip case'. A bumper is not a case and certainly not a rugged case. It obviously doesn't have a front flap either. He specifically requested a case with a hard back, the bumper has no back. That's why it seemed like you were trolling to me, because it seems to be the exact opposite of the op. My bad I guess.
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I own the bumper too, it's actually the least protective one I own. It has an open back and almost no front lip. Almost every case for this device covers more of the device. The title of the thread is" rugged flip case'. A bumper is not a case and certainly not a rugged case. It obviously doesn't have a front flap either. He specifically requested a case with a hard back, the bumper has no back. That's why it seemed like you were trolling to me, because it seems to be the exact opposite of the op. My bad I guess.
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That a matter of opinion. But that's why I commented the op stated what he wanted he never stated he wanted them all, until after he corrected me
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the op stated what he wanted he never stated he wanted them all
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I did, both in the title of the thread and the first post.
I stated:
Rugged flip case for all round protection?
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what I think I want out of a case and whether you can recommend me something please...
Wants:
- Rugged, hard back otter box / UAG rugged (perhaps not so extreme )... Basically if I fall off and land on my backpack i want as much protection against crushing as I could expect
- flip cover or something similar that can securely cover the screen
- potentially still able to use the camera
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Anyway, I'm a case freak and I have found nothing like this, I want the same thing. I'm pretty sure I've looked at every case on amazon, amazon Japan, and alibaba. Plus the obvious places like casefanatic, etc.
I think your best bet is a dual layer case with a built in screen protector and an armband so it doesn't fall.
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Anyway, I'm a case freak and I have found nothing like this, I want the same thing. I'm pretty sure I've looked at every case on amazon, amazon Japan, and alibaba. Plus the obvious places like casefanatic, etc.
I think your best bet is a dual layer case with a built in screen protector and an armband so it doesn't fall.
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Well another thing I have considered is some kind of waterproof mount for the handlebars but if I did that I would definitely want to use teh camera and they don't look like they want to provide that.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Navitech-Bicycle-Motorbike-Waterproof-Motorola/dp/B00R7SWNCG