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What case do people recommend to keep their Orbit safe? I'm stuck between the Krussell (which I have protected phones with before) , a silicon case (ebay item number 160068404562) or PDA Leather Flip Case (ebay 160068463414).
I'm tempted for the silicon as you still have easy access to the screen , but welcome any other ideas.
gavinlew said:
I'm tempted for the silicon as you still have easy access to the screen , but welcome any other ideas.
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Before reading your question, I was not aware of the existance of a silicon case for this model. Now I've looked it up at Ebay and am also interested. A couple of months ago I bought a silicon case for my mp3 player (different brand though, ZCover) and am very pleased with it. So far however, the seller seems only to ship within the UK. I have just asked him by email if he is able to ship abroad, no answer yet.
Update: he does sell abroad. Apparently he has more than one item on Ebay, all about this case but with different shipping methods. Anyway, I just ordered a black silicon case, due to arrive later this week. I will let you know.
hi
i have the PDAIR flip case and am very pleased with it. i prefer it to a silicon type as it gives the screen more protection.
I agree that a flip case does give more protection, especially to the screen, but isn't it annoying when actually making a call? I presume you don't take the phone out of the case before calling. To me it looks rather silly. NOFI.
Have a look for the aluminium (on ebay, under artemis/p3300) case for the artemis as I have just ordered one and hope it is a good fit for the orbit?
Not massively protective but the slipcase supplied with the 8oGB ipod is a perfect fit. I'm using it just now to avoid scratches until i find a good screen protector and silicon case.
JC#79 said:
Have a look for the aluminium (on ebay, under artemis/p3300) case for the artemis as I have just ordered one and hope it is a good fit for the orbit?
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has your aluminiun case arrived, How much extra bulk does it add, as I'm thinking of getting one. I already have a black silicone case which is very good, and a very tight snug fit, but no protection for the screen. If the aluminium one is not to big, then I would sell my silicone case.
Yes my aluminium case came through the same day as my last post and it does not add much bulk to the device. The only issue I have had with it is the stylus is covered slightly so to remove it you have to open the case and slide the phone up slightly. Apart from that great case would recommend highly to all those in need of a case. My case came in a Pdair box so I assume it is made by them?
I also have the leather PDAIR flip case and my only criticism is that it extends a little to much toward the sides of the base of the screen so that I must angle the stylus a bit at the edges.
mungosdad said:
I already have a black silicone case which is very good, and a very tight snug fit, but no protection for the screen. If the aluminium one is not to big, then I would sell my silicone case.
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I just had a look at the aluminium cases sold on Ebay but they don't seem to have protection for the screen as well? How is that different then?
Just like you, I ordered a silicon case last week and it arrived a couple of days later. I'm pleased with it, pretty tight fit, better grip, no chance anymore of scratching the camera lens when the phone is on it's back, and all the required openings are exactly on the right spot. Indeed, the only thing left is the absence of protection for the screen, but I don't carry the phone in a pocket together with keys or coins.
The aluminium case has a plastic screen in it to protect the orbit. You have to open the front cover to use the touch screen.
All of which is not a problem as I would advise anyone with a phone of this quality to purchase a screen protector ASAP.
I didn't use my orbit till my protector came through the post.
Hi All
I spoke to the lady in the O2 shop in Swindon about cases, she said that O2 will be releasing some Orbit specific ones in the next couple of weeks.
I have my fingers crossed.
Rich
JC#79 said:
I didn't use my orbit till my protector came through the post.
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The slightly scratched, fingerprint smeared and dusty state of my just-over-a-week-old Orbit screen would probably give you a heart attack then! Screen protectors don't come cheap, £10 for little sheets of sticky plastic... selotape is under £1 a roll! I'll just use some of that!
Has anyone on their internet travels come across a vertical leather pouch/holster for the Artemis that has a belt clip?
Something like this:
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=21740
Just want something that can be attached to a belt and the Artemis slid into and out of - not for use in the actual case.
Must be vertical and minimal size (ie designed for the Artemis and no larger).
Krusell Vertica with Multidapt® - S-Wide
Selotape aside I'll almost certainly be going for http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_productos.asp?id=1685 (mentioned on the other case thread) if I ever bother getting a case... can't beat something made-to-measure!
Just got myself a Piel Farama in black for my Jasjam. Looks very good and high quality but certainly requires getting a bit used to as each time you have to open the flap and fold it all the way back to get a hold of the device to take or make a call.
regards
Thanks Moleshome - that is exactly what I am looking for except my only concern (as with all "multi" cases) is that it will not fit it nicely and/or be the smallest possible case for the dimensions of the p3300. I can't think it fits all of the listed "compatible" models perfectly and I don't know if the Artemis would be in that category.
Anyone bought this particular case? Experiences?
Got my Piel Frama case today - it fits the Orbit well despite being designed for the P3300 (sharper corners).
Overall a beautifully crafted case which I will probably return as it won't let me store a credit card in the flap. My last case for the XDA Mini was a Krusell - hope they bring out an Orbit sepcific case soon....
strongp said:
Overall a beautifully crafted case which I will probably return as it won't let me store a credit card in the flap. My last case for the XDA Mini was a Krusell - hope they bring out an Orbit sepcific case soon....
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No good for spontanous gprs internet shopping on the go then?
I dropped an email to see if I could get one for review, fingers crossed otherwise I'll have to fork over some mulah or see what my birthday holds. (I've been a games/tech journalist for a while, which is nice)
Would be interesting to get a comparison of the Krusell and Piel cases, and maybe something a bit more on the minimalistic size. I'll see what I can do, but neither are contacts I've dealt with before.
I did a search on ebay,
although the sellers claim they fit the Orbit they look like they only fit the P3300 as the edges aren't rounded.
Has anyone tried them?
here's one example: http://cgi.ebay.com.hk/ws/eBayISAPI...hash=item110366026431&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
I bought one just like that one!
Doesn't for properly, its designed for the HTC original version of the orbit with pointed corners and not the rounded corners that the orbit had!
Also the hole for the stylus was the wrong shape/size and I had cut it out to be able to get the stylus out of the phone when its in the case!
My advice is avoid it!
thanks for your reply. I'll make sure I avoid them...
In the mean time, I need to find something else to put the phone in.......Anyone got any suggestions>?
Anyone know if there are any available cases? I think I'd really need one
I was going to grab an invisible shield myself, I've had cases for phones before but I find the HTC Aria is definitely pocket size.
got one
i got a soft gel case from att today when i picked up the phone, however there were no screen protectors available at the store... pity she has such a nice screen...
I grabbed a set of generic screen protectors from the Rat Shack today. I used a hole punch to make a hole for the optical trackpad, and then carefully trimmed the sheet to size. The standard single hole punch is exactly the right size for the trackpad.
robonoob said:
i got a soft gel case from att today when i picked up the phone, however there were no screen protectors available at the store... pity she has such a nice screen...
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any idea of the brand on that gel case. there wasn't any at my store
amzer has a bunch of cases being released 7/13 according to their site
I didn't pickup a case from the AT&T for the outrages price they want for it. In fact, I don't think this phone needs a case since the back is virtually indestructible. However, I need a screen cover fast.
The gel case is decent, but I'm not sure it need it since the only part of the phone it covers is the soft touch part. The AT&T stores got screen protectors, but the package doesn't say Aria on it. It says HTC (model# I can't remember). The only carried protectors for the Fuze, Tilt 2 and the Pure so the other HTC one should be it. It's a 3 pack for $9.99.
The AT&T store I went to had cases and protectors. Case was expensive and didn't look necessary, the back cover feels very solid.
The Screen protectors are labeled as "Compatible with HTC A6366," product code 888063373688
i like the gel type cases(as long as they aren't too thick) for some shock absorption
case and screen protection
ok so it was a branded att case, no specific maker of the case, i did some research and it seems the Aria is basically a droided HD mini with a trackpad, so the measurements are the same as the mini, Zagg makes a full kit with screen and back protection, use a hole punch for the track pad and all is well, i will be getting my kit within a week or so i will keep you guys updated...
robonoob said:
ok so it was a branded att case, no specific maker of the case, i did some research and it seems the Aria is basically a droided HD mini with a trackpad, so the measurements are the same as the mini, Zagg makes a full kit with screen and back protection, use a hole punch for the track pad and all is well, i will be getting my kit within a week or so i will keep you guys updated...
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I almost forgot it's pretty much the same casing as the HD MINI! I just ordered a nice cheapie case on ebay! lol
I'd post the link, but I'm not allowed to yet as a new user =P
wish HTC or other company make some nice case for it.
ok so i have to retract part of my previous statement, the case is actually made by htc, i didn't notice the imprint at the bottom, so HTC does make a case for it, probably the same as the mini's.
http://store.cheapdroids.com/HTC-Aria-Accessories//
engunneer said:
I grabbed a set of generic screen protectors from the Rat Shack today. I used a hole punch to make a hole for the optical trackpad, and then carefully trimmed the sheet to size. The standard single hole punch is exactly the right size for the trackpad.
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I did exactly the same thing 3 days ago.
To make it easier i placed the screen protector on the phone so it overhung the entire thing, then flipped it over and trimmed the excess off with a razor blade. Finished it off by cutting out the protector that was covering the speaker.
PDAir has some decent looking cases for the HD Mini that I think would work GREAT for the Aria:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000908
I'm especially a fan of THIS one:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000908&products_id=28681
Of course, if you're not a cheap bastard like me, and prefer rich, European styling, THESE are some incredibly sweet cases:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-touch-hd-mini-cases.htm
Regards,
Corporate Dog
EDIT: Oh. I also found this cheapie, which strikes me as somewhat similar to the PDAir case I highlighted above:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/flip-case-with-belt-clip-for-htc-hd-mini-htc-photon-p-2672.html
I think this is the case I'll probably be getting, but my IDEAL case would be a rubberized/silicone/plastic, form-fitting shell, with a detachable belt clip on the back. I know the shell cases are a dime-a-dozen, but I have yet to find one with a belt clip. Anyone know of any?
Knifey said:
The AT&T store I went to had cases and protectors. Case was expensive and didn't look necessary, the back cover feels very solid.
The Screen protectors are labeled as "Compatible with HTC A6366," product code 888063373688
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Thanks for the info on that, but my back cover (the top left corner) is loose for some reason, so I'm afraid it'll come off soon. I also realized that the back is the antenna for the phone (two pins in the case that connect to the phone, and no signal when back is off). So, I think I'll get a screen protector and a cheap gel case. Thanks all.
Hi there! This is a fun thread. Don't have to think TOO hard!
If anyone has actually bought and is delighted with a case please let me know!
I am really looking for a black rubberized (non-skip) case that goes all the way around the back, up the sides.
I wish there was like silicon case, but actually out of thicker, less flexy rubber.
Kit is up on Zagg's site.
Just ordered one. May opt for a gel case for the back end instead of the full kit...when they're available. All I'm seeing are "Available 7/27" or "Ships in 1-3 months" or something every time I try to order an actual case. I guess I'm stuck waiting?
according to the amzer site http://www.amzer.com/HTC/HTC-Aria-accessories.htm the jelly silicone cases are available now. i wonder if they show the screws like the argyle ones do.
I mean case as in internal parts casing, I have a couple scuffs on my evo id like to just kind of buy a new housing for it, and throw it in a case
What part do you want to replace? I need to replace my bezel (the plastic piece that goes around the screen) and I found them for $28 but you gotta order 2 minimum. Trying to find someone that would want the other one.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Sprint-HTC-Evo-4G-Front-Housing-p/htc736785.htm
Like written in the topic.
Does anybody know a shop were it is possible to buy LG v20 backcovers?
I found a seller on eBay but only verizon branded. I'd like to have a clean one (LG brand is OK).
My plan is to laseringrave my own personalised theme.
So pleas give me a link.
Best regards from Germany
Nillkin Frosted Shield Matte Plastic Ultra Thin Slim Light Fit Case. Check that out on amazon. It is slim, looks classy and premium.
I think the OP is referring to the original back cover attached to the phone chassis, not a protective cover or case.
Rubiicon is totally right.
I talked about the batterycover that u can take off.
I found one on eBay but it has the verizon logo on it. I'm searching for a blank one or whit LG logo only.
The Real said:
Rubiicon is totally right.
I talked about the batterycover that u can take off.
I found one on eBay but it has the verizon logo on it. I'm searching for a blank one or whit LG logo only.
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For some silly reason, I wanted a pink phone (tired of black or silver). I find the brow and chin. http://www.ebay.com/itm/272609599251 , Does anybody think I can grab a Verizon LG V20 back cover, sand it and painting it a matching pink?
The verizon logo seams to be laser engraved. Don't know how far u have to sand it till its totally gone. And is the texture also the same like the backcover.
Idk how much time you have on your hands. BUT possible anodize the back door.
Thats my current project. I have all 3 main bezel parts soaking in Dye. Hoping in 3 weeks when I pull them out they were able to seep deep enough under the external anodizing seal layer (DOUBTFUL) If not then Im gonna attempt to anodize all three (Will have to replace the NFC ring on the back door). I hesitate because the sealing process requires you to boil the parts for 15 mins after anodizing, and the top and bottom bezel have plastic and I dont know the melting temp of this plastic. But only $40 project that will give me knowledge for the future.
@DarkestSpawn
I like your initiative, that's exactly the kind of thing I would try.
Experimentation is educational and fun. Even better if it's successful.
Be wary of boiling the plastic parts, they probably won't take much more than 60°C before deforming.
Good luck with your project, make sure you update here with your results.
An other user in an older backcoversection found covers without verizon logo. It has the b&o brand but this is much better then verizon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Housing-Rear-Panel-Battery-Cover-for-LG-V20-H990-H918-US996-VS995-F800-With-NFC-/152534885473?var=451908450011&hash=item2383c9a461:g:icgAAOSw~y9ZCbRr
Here's another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262970275414
Well, soaking in dye was a negative. Tried doing a thin layer of spray paint, parts would line up right felt weird, now I have a thin vinyl skin on it. PAIN IN THE ASS to install perfectly(see attachments) in which case I didn't do it perfect. The door is ridiculous to get a good alignment. I'm gonna see with these extra useless spare painted parts if I can remove the plastic without damaging, if yes then I'll attempt the anodizing. Otherwise hoping the v30 will be spec wise way better, still metal, still a removable battery, and anodized blue lol.
Lmao!
At least you tried. The rear cover looks OK, can't really tell much in the 2nd pic.
Good luck getting LG to release a blue V30 :laugh:
After some talk with co-workers, I was very cautious with an exact-o knife to trim a very small hang over portion around the camera ring, finger print power ring and sides, and used the spare bottom bezel skin, Its now done very well and am extremely happy with it.
The link is below if anyone wants to look at options.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SopiGuard-C...hash=item25caaa6ee6:m:m0S8x35cF7l7pEXA9QiabZg
I would have just used a Dbrand skin I have one on my XPS 15 and it works great. Last I checked they make them for the V20.
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Here's another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262970275414
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I bought from this store, cover came scratched and chipped, not recommended!