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I am hoping there are some people here who know about what brands/sites are good ones or trustworthy.
Ok, picking up my Evo 3D on Friday..... and surprise surprise, the phone isn't even out yet, yet there are a million different places with brands nobody has ever heard of with supposed cases for this phone, some of them even having dimensions smaller than the phone itself despite being listed as for the 3D.... (Yes I know, no need to tell me many manufacturers will take existing stock and claim it works for the new device just to sell it).
So the thing is, I have no idea what cases might be designed specifically for the HTC Evo 3D, or even any respectable sites to buy such cases from.
But I am also sorta over-complicating the issue by not being sure if I should first over a back cover for the phone or not. See, I am not a fan of the way the camerapod sticks out, I was wondering if there were any GOOD cases that add enough bulk to essentially make the cameras level with the rest of the phone, even if this will add thickness.
Something like this, but I don't know if this really is an official HTC product or not, and if there aren't better ones (or if that is a trustworthy site):
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28040
And this brings me to my main concern. The main case I want to get is a belt-clip holster, not just a simple little clip that attaches the phone to your belt but basically a whole pouch to hold it, something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Horizontal-Leather-Magnetic-Closing/dp/B0051IGCAI
But on top of the problem I already mentioned of there being a million cases just simply calling themselves a HTC Evo 3D case... there is also the issue of how it will fit. Normally, I don't care if a case is a little too big for a phone since it will hold it anyway, but all of my previous phones didn't have sensitive parts like the camera sticking out so much before, if I were to get a case, id want one designed to hold the pushed-out camera in place too.... but that would only work if I decide not to get a case that ads bulk for the purpose of keeping the cameras flush with the back of the phone.... and if I do decide to go with a back-cover to add bulk, will those pouch-cases then even still hold the phone or will it then be too thick?
Sigh... I'm over-complicating things aren't I? So anyway, any ideas? Its a shame those back-covers that increase the size of the phone can't make use of that size, such as storing a slightly higher capacity battery or something.
That first one's badass. I wonder how much coverage you get on the front. I ordered two slide together ones (like the innocase surface, but a clone), and one super-silicone one. I like buying a bunch of different colored cases to shake things up every now and then.
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retnuh730 said:
That first one's badass. I wonder how much coverage you get on the front. I ordered two slide together ones (like the innocase surface, but a clone), and one super-silicone one. I like buying a bunch of different colored cases to shake things up every now and then.
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post some links so we can see what they look like plz i still need case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053NWDO0
This is the silicone one. Cheap and highly rated for other phones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052TTMXA
This is the snap together (innocase surface-esque) one. Might be sold out now.
where is the case with the kickstand?
I went yesterday to a sprint store and got me a otterbox commuter case. I love it. They had about 4 different kinds but none with a kickstand. They also had the car dock as well.
TPU case for me. Ordered a few weeks ago from ebay, $4 shipped.
picked up a chase from BB this morning belt clip
case 20
screen protector was free
Are there images of any of these cases?
Cyber Akuma said:
Are there images of any of these cases?
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case i have
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...d=1218353393109&viewtype=largeFrontView&h=387
but with out the kickstand
Picked up a Body Glove hard case when I picked my 3vo up this morning. Doesnt add too much bulk
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I got the case that Best Buy sells with a kick stand. It's 2-piece, kickstand, soft-touch, protects well. Very streamline. It costs too much ($40.00) but I had some reward points and ended up getting it for free. Love it!
Hmph, just terrific. To complicate matters, that hardshell case I posted isn't even available until July 13 apparently.... and nobody is showing that it looks like from the front...
I guess I should just at the minimum get a belt-clip pouch for now. Does anyone know of any good horizontal ones that were specifically designed for the Evo 3D instead of just general cases that roughly fit a phone of that shape?
Hi guys,
I never bought a case for my HTC Hero, and regretted it later as it got scratched by my keys when I run or when I have the phone in the pocket. I do not know much about cases, but I want something good that gives good protection, so I decided to ask around.
Ideally, I would like two cases. I used to have a creative Zen for those of you know know it, and it came with an arm band it was awesome for running. I would love to have something similar for my EVO for running. It's a huge phone and carrying it in my pocket while running long distances is not really ideal.. Any suggestions? The Sprint people suggest I will get one of the Ipod cases but I doubt any of them will fit.. anyone with experience? Besides running, a normal case that protects it in the pocket would be nice. This one can be cheaper as long as it does the job.
I do not think I need screen protectors if to judge from the Hero, but let me know what you think. Thanks!
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/hd2armband.html
Here's an armband that would work. I'm going to order one for myself. As far as cases, I usually stick with TPU cases. The hard plastic cases always tend to scratch my phone a bit. In my experience, the TPU cases also absorbed the impact of drops better.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=htc+evo+3d+tpu+case
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I've scoured the forums and a good portion of Google. Basically, I'm looking for a case for my ATT SGS2 that fully encloses it. I work in a factory and screen protectors tend to not hold up very long (chemicals and metal chips tend to pick at and wear them away). I had an iPhone 4 with an Otterbox Defender that worked very well. The case looked a little worse for wear after I took the phone out, but the phone was completely undamaged. Is anyone aware of something like this for the ATT SGS2 that is currently available or coming out?
I wouldn't mind another Otterbox as I know they work, but I would love to see LifeProof make a case for this phone (those cases look very nice).
Thanks.
Id be interested in this also, been looking around and haven't found anything yet.
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Otterbox will probably be coming out with a Defender for this soon.
I wasn't sure if this should go in the Q&A thread, as it's a question about accessories -
I just bought a Note 3 and have a $100 gift card to Best Buy - it seems like the only cases Best Buy has in Canada are either the S-View case or the regular wallet case.
I wanted to know if anybody can suggest one over the other?
Thanks!
TheOneChristo said:
I wasn't sure if this should go in the Q&A thread, as it's a question about accessories -
I just bought a Note 3 and have a $100 gift card to Best Buy - it seems like the only cases Best Buy has in Canada are either the S-View case or the regular wallet case.
I wanted to know if anybody can suggest one over the other?
Thanks!
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Honestly, I would order something online that has a little more protection. I don't know much about the wallet case but when I bought my Note 3 I got the S-view case with it because it was basically the only thing Verizon had at the time. It's not bad, the window is much bigger than the S4 variant. I liked being able to see my notifications without opening the cover and being able to answer and ignore calls is also a cool feature. As soon as Otterboxs became available I ordered one and gave the S-view to my girlfriend. I don't feel like the S-view would do much of anything if you dropped your phone, only thing the cover is decent for is helping prevent your screen from getting scratched. I payed retail price for my device so personally I want a case that is going to keep it from being damaged.
My answer: go for the Flip Wallet!
I bought an S-View case a few days ago with Amazon and I sent it back today. Here is my experience:
+ the S-View looks great and feels great in the hands! The material quality is great and (I believe) cannote yet be found elsewere in the market
+ you see the caller and can take pictures without opening the flip
+ the flip can be torn 360 degrees when lying on a table
- the little window gets easily dirty from touches, and does not have an oleophobic layer. I found myself lots of times cleaning the window front, back, and my Note 3 screen... boring!
- if you sit close to other people and hold the flip at 90 degrees (half open), it is quite annoying that they can see your screen through the window ...
-when you receive a notification other than a call, the screen will keep off, and the notification led cannot be seen.
Why have I ordered the Flip Wallet Case:
1. gives a premium look & feel to this expensive device!
2. allows a bit of privacy when commuting or during meetings at work
3. it is much easier to make a hole for the status led to be visible (in the S-View you have to drill through a delicate plastic layer)
4. I really like how it stays in my hand, and I don't have to take care where I do put my fingers on it
OK, can't take pictures with the flip closed... who cares.
OK, don't see the caller while calling... I will miss this a bit
Cheers,
K
Krakataus said:
My answer: go for the Flip Wallet!
I bought an S-View case a few days ago with Amazon and I sent it back today. Here is my experience:
+ the S-View looks great and feels great in the hands! The material quality is great and (I believe) cannote yet be found elsewere in the market
+ you see the caller and can take pictures without opening the flip
+ the flip can be torn 360 degrees when lying on a table
- the little window gets easily dirty from touches, and does not have an oleophobic layer. I found myself lots of times cleaning the window front, back, and my Note 3 screen... boring!
- if you sit close to other people and hold the flip at 90 degrees (half open), it is quite annoying that they can see your screen through the window ...
-when you receive a notification other than a call, the screen will keep off, and the notification led cannot be seen.
Why have I ordered the Flip Wallet Case:
1. gives a premium look & feel to this expensive device!
2. allows a bit of privacy when commuting or during meetings at work
3. it is much easier to make a hole for the status led to be visible (in the S-View you have to drill through a delicate plastic layer)
4. I really like how it stays in my hand, and I don't have to take care where I do put my fingers on it
OK, can't take pictures with the flip closed... who cares.
OK, don't see the caller while calling... I will miss this a bit
Cheers,
K
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Thanks a lot bud. Never even thought about the privacy part. The fact that it blocks the led is a bit annoying.
TheOneChristo said:
I wasn't sure if this should go in the Q&A thread, as it's a question about accessories -
I just bought a Note 3 and have a $100 gift card to Best Buy - it seems like the only cases Best Buy has in Canada are either the S-View case or the regular wallet case.
I wanted to know if anybody can suggest one over the other?
Thanks!
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If you don't carry a spare battery around then go for the S View.
If your like me that never charges my phone but just changes battery everytime one is almost depleted then go for the Wallet. Because I open the back cover of my note 3 at least once a day to change batteries. And it's cheaper to buy a back case when it gets damaged due to consistent opening and closing.
S-View has one more weird problem - my phone constantly unlocks by itself in the pocket and start making photos. Sometimes I get over 200 black photos in my Cover Camera album after the day. No way to turn it off
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Hakired said:
If you don't carry a spare battery around then go for the S View.
If your like me that never charges my phone but just changes battery everytime one is almost depleted then go for the Wallet. Because I open the back cover of my note 3 at least once a day to change batteries. And it's cheaper to buy a back case when it gets damaged due to consistent opening and closing.
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So you're suggesting that the product, sview case or stock battery door cover, will eventually fail? Coming from a Note 2 where I employed the same approach of never charging, just replacing batties, I think the battery door held up pretty well. Actually I ended up replacing the plastic silver frame before the battery door cover.
On a side note, for all the flak you hear in the media about the plastics used by Samsung on their products they hold up very well, the problem is when they start trying to paint them instead of actually dyeing the plastics.
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That's how they get you to keep upgrading. Though I think the Note 3 is less prone to scratching (silver bezel) in comparison to the Note 2
I have the flip wallet and it does look cool. However trying to answer a call in a hurry is a total pain. I've now bought an Otterbox Commuter and couldn't be happier.
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i have a wallet case and its nice to consolidate the wallet and cell phone in one package. I just started using an s case knock off and if it worked right im sure I would like it more.
I like my S-View case, i've had one since my S4 and it was the first thing I bought when I got my Note 3. I will agree with most of the cons that have been listed, my S-View screen collects lint and such because it has a static charge. The privacy thing doesn't bug me because if I didn't have it my phone would be even more visible and easily seen. Honestly if you feel the wallet case is the better option because you'd like to condense it would be a great buy. I carry a Note 3 and an iPhone 5 (work phone) right now, I love my wallet case on my 5 because it keeps me from junking up a wallet. Either way you go, get what you think will be the best fit for you.
Good luck!
Solrighal said:
I have the flip wallet and it does look cool. However trying to answer a call in a hurry is a total pain. I've now bought an Otterbox Commuter and couldn't be happier.
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was thinking about the otterbox commuter, my friend has one and its a solid case, just on the bulky side.
Got an N6 on the way, looking for a flip case that can easily be removed. I'd like to be able to clip the phone into the case when I'm out and about, but remove it when I'm at home or at the office. Anyone have a case like this? I've done some looking but it seems like most of them are TPU cases attached to the flip cover. For my other phone I found one that clipped around the edges in only a couple of spots. I'm hoping to find something similar or at least one that can stand up to the abuse of many in/out cycles.
Might give this one a shot. It's a bit bigger than some other cases but it feels pretty nice. I will warn you though, while not a huge issue, the edges on the flip cover started to look a little frayed after a few weeks. Probably just wear and tear though.
http://www.case-mate.com/collection...cases/products/black-nexus-6-stand-folio-case
Naked Sam said:
Might give this one a shot. It's a bit bigger than some other cases but it feels pretty nice. I will warn you though, while not a huge issue, the edges on the flip cover started to look a little frayed after a few weeks. Probably just wear and tear though.
http://www.case-mate.com/collection...cases/products/black-nexus-6-stand-folio-case
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Do you experience any of the button issues that the amazon reviewers had?
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Mate-Google-Nexus-Stand-Folio/dp/B00PIOTZ04
Not particularly, no. I will say they are not the best though. Theres a little bit of play to them. If you can get it cheaper than the 30-some odd dollars they charge, I'd go for it. Personally I usually carry my nexus 6 w/o a case just due to how nice it feels, although if you find a thinner, rubberized flip case let me know.
All in all, I'd give the casemate a shot. Does the job just fine.
I know you might have your reasons for wanting a flip case, but because I wanted to do the same as you (protection when out and about but naked when at home) I went with a really nice larger pouch case instead.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015HD74YO/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks for the help guys. I considered the case-mate, especially since it was originally sold on Google play so it's close to "official"/oem but the multitude of bad reviews scared me off. I like the pouch idea too but I like to have some protection when I'm using the phone on the go since that's the most likely time I'd drop it. I only remove the case when I'm home or at the office since I'll be at the table/couch/desk there's less risk of dropping it and I prefer using the phone naked as much as possible.
I ended up finding one of these in eBay for 25 and it seems to work well, although it isn't as easy to remove as the flip case for my last phone. I haven't used the card slots yet as I'm a little concerned they could scratch the screen and I don't want to use a screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Motor..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1448630683&sr=1-2
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bchaney16 said:
Thanks for the help guys. I considered the case-mate, especially since it was originally sold on Google play so it's close to "official"/oem but the multitude of bad reviews scared me off. I like the pouch idea too but I like to have some protection when I'm using the phone on the go since that's the most likely time I'd drop it. I only remove the case when I'm home or at the office since I'll be at the table/couch/desk there's less risk of dropping it and I prefer using the phone naked as much as possible.
I ended up finding one of these in eBay for 25 and it seems to work well, although it isn't as easy to remove as the flip case for my last phone. I haven't used the card slots yet as I'm a little concerned they could scratch the screen and I don't want to use a screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Motor..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1448630683&sr=1-2
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I've been using this inexpensive but very form-fitting case since I bought the n6. Easy to slip it out of the case, and I've used nillkin book-type cases for multiple phones. They usually last the life the phone (for me, that's about 2 years)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RJ..._SL500_SR100,100_&refRID=0G25GYGXGH6EY90F8YAQ
bchaney16 said:
Thanks for the help guys. I considered the case-mate, especially since it was originally sold on Google play so it's close to "official"/oem but the multitude of bad reviews scared me off. I like the pouch idea too but I like to have some protection when I'm using the phone on the go since that's the most likely time I'd drop it. I only remove the case when I'm home or at the office since I'll be at the table/couch/desk there's less risk of dropping it and I prefer using the phone naked as much as possible.
I ended up finding one of these in eBay for 25 and it seems to work well, although it isn't as easy to remove as the flip case for my last phone. I haven't used the card slots yet as I'm a little concerned they could scratch the screen and I don't want to use a screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Motor..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1448630683&sr=1-2
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This is the one I use, and definitely have enjoyed it. I haven't had any problem with cards scratching the screen yet.
If you're still looking for a wallet themed case, you can try out this one by VENA, I have had it for 2 months and it's been great.
http://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-...8&qid=1449112949&sr=1-4&keywords=vena+nexus+6
I like my phones naked or as close as it comes (ultra thin transparent tpu case), but I also like to have something to put it in when out and about. My Nexus 5 was kept in a Mofi Kangaroo pouch case which was great. Unfortunately, they seemed to have stopped making them and only ever made them just about big enough for the N5. There are similar alternatives but none seem as good as the Mofi.
So, finding a removable pouch type case big enough for this beast is a challenge! I ordered a hand made fabric one from etsy which is well made, but at the size of the device, looks more like a small sleeping bag than the home of a sleek Nexus device .
So I took a bit of a gamble and ordered something not designed for the Nexus 6. Its primary advertising is for the Iphone 6+, but also states is suitable for Note 4. Looking at both devices dimensions, I concluded it was almost big enough. The Nexus being little longer, thicker and wider than both devices, but not much.
It seems to have paid off. Its a very nice luxurious pouch wallet case in genuine brown leather from what I gather is a brand owned by tuffluv. You can't tell from the site, but the phone pouch part on the side, top and bottom is elasticated so happily accommodates the Nexus's superior girth!
I can even squeeze it in with tpu case - just, but its a bit tough to pull out. Might have to seek an ultra thin tpu case - any recommendations? Without the TPU, its next to perfect! Fully loaded with cards in the card slots makes it slightly tighter to close fully, but still very acceptable in my book.
Currently its in the sale on Tuffluv site where its claimed to be a £50 case (and going by the other similar cases going for in excess of £50, I believe them!). With the sale price and discount it came to £17.99 delivered.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone else was looking for something similar but hadn't found anything labelled as suitable for the Nexus 6.
Can't paste a link but go to tuff-luv dot coms site and search for "Alston Craig Vintage Genuine Leather Wallet Case Cover Pouch for Apple iPhone 6 Plus / 6s Plus / Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Brown"
Alston Craig have their own site, but there is a discount code for a couple of quid off on tuff-luv
Hope this helps someone.
Oh, ps, there is a small slip of paper in the packaging that states you should have a screen protector fitted to protect the screen before use. Its material lined; not the soft microfibre type, but not something I would be concerned about.
pps. Only issue I've found is the elastic straps are centred, so covers headphone and usb port. Shame, not a deal breaker for me.