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which case do you use?

this has probably been asked before, but would like to see what everyone is carrying their evo in and maybe a little review?
me, I have the seidio innocase active. I do really like it because its deff very durable and built well, the only downside to it is its a little large, like when I take off the case, the phone actually feels too small.
Im waiting for the otterbox one, but that could be forever.
whatelse is everyone carrying?

I'm using the Seidio Innocase Active Case as well (Saphire Blue). I just received it yesterday and I think it's pretty nice. My only complaint is that the power button is much harder to use than without it. Other than that, I'd recommend it to anyone without a case. I've only had it for one night though so we'll see...

Case Mate Barely There case in black
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-EVO-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
Doesn't make the phone bulky but keeps the camera off the table and protects it from scratches and wear. Came with a screen protector as well.

I don't have a case, I just have the leather holster from Sprint. I almost always wear a belt, so it was a good solution for me. My only complaint is that it cost $30.

seidio's rugged ...if you dont want maximum protection, you can just use the innocase II, perfect everyday case.

Seidio Innocase Active - Pearl White
its looks amazing and it works really well

Casemate barely there.

Seidio Innocase Active Sage color

Seidio Innocase surface here , I have the holster that fits this case . Mainly due to the fact I like using the EVO for music when Im at the gym working out . But at work its usually sitting on the desk

case-mate barely there, however i notice it isn't protecting the edges around the screen and i have a dings on it as well. I am pretty much using it primarily to protect the camera, that's all the case is good for.

Amzer Jelly.

Seidio Innocase II Surface

Body Glove snap on
http://www.bodyglovemobile.com/product/glove-snap-on-for-htc-evo-4g,200,19.htm

siedio rugged. matter a fact me and my brother use em. I was using the body glove but biy was that a waste of monies.. those things are junk.
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notown775 said:
siedio rugged. matter a fact me and my brother use em. I was using the body glove but biy was that a waste of monies.. those things are junk.
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not sure what is junk about it.
maybe the other model i did not post in which people are having fall apart...

cabrone1 said:
not sure what is junk about it.
maybe the other model i did not post in which people are having fall apart...
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I've never seen that model before, looks pretty nice. I have the Otterbox now but until yesterday I was using the Body Glove from Sprint. I can tell you that after having that, it would take quite a lot to get me to buy one of their products again.

I'm using one of the ebay tpu cases, frosted one, before I had the sprint body glove and I liked it, but it broke easy, I like this 5 dollar tpu case, except for the power button, but I might go naked soon cause I ordered the kingston car mount and I think the honey moon period if over for me, I'll find a reason sooner or later too get it replaced and get a new one
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ausch30 said:
I've never seen that model before, looks pretty nice. I have the Otterbox now but until yesterday I was using the Body Glove from Sprint. I can tell you that after having that, it would take quite a lot to get me to buy one of their products again.
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gotcha. i have had zero issue with mine. It is rather grippy in the pocket, like a silicone but offers a lot more (IMHO) protection.

I did use the siedo active and it was nice but I'm ocd and that gap bothered me. I just got the otterbox today and love it and I think I'll be sticking with it.

ausch30 said:
I was using the Body Glove from Sprint. I can tell you that after having that, it would take quite a lot to get me to buy one of their products again.
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sorry that's what I meant the BG from sprint.. I had two break on me.. volume rocker and a corner when I dropped it from waist high.
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Do you use a cellphone case?

...and if you do what kind of case do you use?

Akulamenuri said:
...and if you do what kind of case do you use?
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I use the HTC Messenger Pouch, nothing special, but it does the job its supposed to do & its not bulky...
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Messenger..._1_6?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1296662977&sr=1-6

Yea I used to use a standard hip holster until I got tired of pulling the phone out and putting it back in; now I don't use anything but I occasionally use a clear polycarbonate case when im taking the phone somewhere dangerous (or to cut down on heat when planning to lay down and talking the phone.)

i bought a case for my galaxy S off ebay.
thought it would protect my lovely phone. but instead it gave my phone 3 parallel scratches down the back.
now my phone is bare

Picked up an otterbox defender for my Captivate early this week. On sale from 1to3 Shop or 3to1 Shop or something like that. One of them Amazon deals.
I can't believe how perfect it is. When Ipods came out, I became convinced that Body Glove would rule the protective case market forever. Otterbox leaves them in the dust with the smartPhone cases, IMO.
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Always the slimiest soft silicone available

No, no case, but my phones are always mint condition because they get their own pocket. Nothing else is allowed in that pocket. I don't know how people can pay hundreds for a phone and then drop keys and keychains into the same pocket. I put all keys and loose change in a separate pocket and wallet in another.

No, they are bulky. Never have

No case here either, I find most of them to be too bulky. I'm careful enough, and don't mind the occasional scuff on the back. Screen protector is a must though!

I bought a otterbox defender case for my HTC4 evo. Phone is too expensive not to protect it in some way.

I also find them too bulky.

I go bareback on all of my phones.

Not since GorillaGlass...

yes. I use an Omni case that was on markdown it fits perfectly on my phone

I don't feel the need to use one.

Have too, one waterproof bulky case for outdoor use, and the other a soft pouch for around the house
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I have a T-Mobile G2 and I do not use a case for it because it's made of metal, it looks purdy, and it would be a little too bulky for me.

Don't use cases because of the bulk, I do however have an invisibleShield, just to protect me from scratches.

I love my invisibleshield, and I use the Innocase Active on my DI. My husband and a few friends have the Innocase Surface on their DIs. I started out with a cheap (crappy cheap), Verizon case and holster. Next thing I know my DI is on the asphalt shattered! I still don't know how it happened, I think my purse popped it out of the holster. (it still worked! Screen literally shattered, but I put some saran wrap on it and kept using it til I got my replacement!)
Needless to say I have protected it since. And a good thing too, because it has met the asphalt several more times. But the Seidio Innocase has proven its worth time and time again! And its not terribly bulky like an OtterBox. They do have a rugged case you can put on over your everyday case for those times that may be particularly hazardous to your phone.
Sorry didn't mean to write a sales pitch, I'm just very impressed with how well it protects my phone.

i used to use cases when i had an iphone, but now with my galaxy s I prefer not to use them. mostly because i have difficulty finding a good case that doesnt add a ton of bulk.

My take on the otterbox defender.

My brother got me a rooted evo on the local classifieds a week ago to replace my htc hero(Best birthday gift I've ever gotten from him ), so I went into the sprint store and bought an otterbox defender case for $50. I really want to hold on to the evo until something worthy of an upgrade comes out so I figured I couldn't go wrong with the case.
PROS
Build Quality - simply amazing, it makes me want to throw the phone off the 5th floor of my building to test it out
Included belt clip - Lets face it, the case makes the phone bulky and the 4.3 screen adds up to its size. The clip is well made and the case is sturdy in it, doesn't feel like its going to fall off.
CONS
Price - A little steep at $50 but you get what you pay for... which is peace of mind
Plastic Kickstand - The case covers the whole phone, including the metal kickstand. Otterbox designed a second kick stand which is made out of plastic in order for users to keep this feature, the kickstand broke the other day when I gently popped it out in order to show some friends a video during lunch(Hella embarrassing lol).
Heres where customer service comes in, I called them, call got answered almost instantly and I explained the kickstand issue to the rep. I asked him if I could get a new kickstand shipped out so I could use my case again(looks fairly easy to replace). Without asking any questions he asked for my address and shipped out a new case for me. I quickly realized that those $50 I spent really paid off in the end.
Overall the case may have some quality issues with the evo 4g due to the kickstand, but overall great quality and great customer service make me a happy camper
All future cases on my phones will be otterbox cases

I had the same experience with my wife's Nexus One and my HD2 otterbox.
The hard plastic breaks fairly easy but just a phone call to them will get you a brand new replacement in one week.

Otterbox is one of the few companies that still recognizes the importance of excellent customer service. The kickstand issue with the Evo 4G is a fairly common problem, but Otterbox is quick to replace it. Due to their quality and outstanding customer service I have a Defender and a Commuter case for my Evo 3D. The quality of the Defender is even better for the 3D model, AND smaller!! Some of the Commuter cases have an issue with the inner silicone not being tight at the top of the phone. 5 minute phone call with no questions asked and I have a new Commuter case scheduled to arrive this Friday. I had an issue with my Ballistic HC on my Evo 4G and Ballistic acted like the could care less, and told me I would just have to buy another one...... no thanks! These incidents have assured me to be a life-long Otterbox user, an just keeping Ballistic in mind as another option.....if desperate
Big props to Otterbox!!!!

I love otterbox....I have one too. I do have a question tho... If you buy an Otterbox off ebay, and not directly from the company, will they still support the case or do you have to buy it from them directly or an affiliate?

nhoodjr said:
I love otterbox....I have one too. I do have a question tho... If you buy an Otterbox off ebay, and not directly from the company, will they still support the case or do you have to buy it from them directly or an affiliate?
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They will support it, heck! I got the one for my HD2 off Craigslist and they still do.
So feel free to buy them off Fleabay.

Supporting the kickstand?
Do they just replace it with the same thing or is it new and improved? They only thing I absolutely hated about the case was the kickstand.

Also the holster's clip can latched in an "out" position to hold phone in portrait on a table too

They have sent me a couple of commuter cases with zero problems after the silicone near the bottom of the phone became flimsy. I didn't want to get another one when the issue occurred for a third time and asked if I could upgrade to a defender series. I told them I would even foot the bill for the price difference and they told me don't worry, we will send you a defender.
Great customer service, but a rushed build for the Evo. The iphone case looks way better, but then again the curved shape and camera sticking out of the Evo didn't help much in terms of making the case.

I switched cases with my brother today (gave him my defender while his gets replaced)
the rubber got flimsy and came off the plastic, he didn't notice and he clipped it on his belt, when he took it out the rubber got torn.
Called otterbox and they sent me a replacement(waiting for it)
Since he works in construction, I gave him my defender so hes protected while I wait for his replacement.

I agree Otterbox is great. I have a commuter case and wanted a new screen protector film. I couldn't find them anywhere on their site so I called to ask where I could order one. She said "you can't order them because they are a warranty item. Let me get your address and I'll send you a couple". Amazing!

I love my otterbox defender I'm never going with any other case you just cant beat there warranty
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The otter box defender is awesome

Awesome i definitely need to get this case before its to late, im a landscaper and i had a 10 dollar case from a gas station. it got nothing but beat to hell my evo now has 2 scratches in the screen which ticks me off. but i guess thats what you get from a cheap case gonna go buy the defender tonight. thanks

The defender is actually a great case.
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Hello. Sorry if this is considered trolling. But....
I bought the otterbox defender a while back and the silicon rubber outer shell is flabby and its got a big air bubble thing goin on on the back. And it doesnt stay streched tight. Has anyone else had this problem with the defender?

MrWhite1127 said:
Hello. Sorry if this is considered trolling. But....
I bought the otterbox defender a while back and the silicon rubber outer shell is flabby and its got a big air bubble thing goin on on the back. And it doesnt stay streched tight. Has anyone else had this problem with the defender?
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Nope, only issue I notice is when charging the bottom part pulls away from the phone a bit but thats it

Ok. Well I contacted otterbox with an email. Hopefully they can get back to me within the next few days.
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My wife and I have the Otterbox Impact series case for our Evos and love them.
Good impact protection for a silocone case.

The silicone on my defender is flabby and stretched out. So otterbox is sending me some new silicone skins. Will be here in 8 days
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Having personally used this case, I have to say it is pretty good. I bought it from a guy at a sprint store secondhand (he was upgrading to Evo 3D) for 40 dollars give or take. It retails for about 60 or so, (in the store it did that is) so i felt I got a good deal, even though i neglected to look online for better deals. Anyways, it does what it should, and keeps my evo pristine looking. The only thing is that the plastic kickstand is prone to breaking. It's not that big a deal though, since even though I am not the original owner of the case, I am getting a new one shipped to my house for free. You can't beat customer service like that.

which do you prefer: military grade case OR 4400mAh battery+regular case?

I was planning to buy the ballistic MAXX or case mate phantom for my SGS3 9300, since i wanted something to protect my device fully for the next 3 years (contract). then i encountered this thread about batteries, & I'm really tempted to buy the anker 4400mAh+a good case for it from that thread's list. but no matter which case i choose, non of them is as massive as the ballistic or phantom.
I do have an access for power line most of my time outside the house, but the thought i no longer need to think about it at all until bed time sounds very good to me. is there any case as massive as the ones i mentioned for the device which fits the anker battery?
which would you prefer by the way, device fully protected (as much as possibale) or one with regular case but "unlimited" battery use during the day?

What about seidio cover plus seidio active ? Thats the only max protection case for extended battery available right now I think.

Vanquiz said:
What about seidio cover plus seidio active ? Thats the only max protection case for extended battery available right now I think.
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can u provide link
please
r u in the military and what is ur power source in the field
myself being a tanker i rather have a longer battery and only have to bum a charge ever couple of days instead of every 8 hours. i know my machnie power plugs look like a subway charging station JMO

i think you got me wrong, I'm a nursing student not a soldier hehe .
by military grade, i meant some massive a** case which will protect it even if a tank roll over the phone:silly:.
Vanquiz, can you please provide links to both?

666pluto said:
I was planning to buy the ballistic MAXX or case mate phantom for my SGS3 9300, since i wanted something to protect my device fully for the next 3 years (contract). then i encountered this thread about batteries, & I'm really tempted to buy the anker 4400mAh+a good case for it from that thread's list. but no matter which case i choose, non of them is as massive as the ballistic or phantom.
I do have an access for power line most of my time outside the house, but the thought i no longer need to think about it at all until bed time sounds very good to me. is there any case as massive as the ones i mentioned for the device which fits the anker battery?
which would you prefer by the way, device fully protected (as much as possibale) or one with regular case but "unlimited" battery use during the day?
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Depends on how clumsy you think you are. If you drop it at least once a day, go with the case. If you're near a power source most of the time anyway, don't sweat it.
Stock ICS on my S3

Was thinking of getting this http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTMax-Honey...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1351857508&sr=1-10 but could be a load of rubbish as it is very cheap

I have had ALL the hardcore cases and not one stacks up against the Phantom.

if you're a student and have a backpack with you most of the time..this may be an option. i know it's not a case + extended batt but it's another option you can consider. can also use it to charge your tablet or laptop with the right tips.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10000mAh-2-U...ies&hash=item19d50feeef&_uhb=1#ht_4055wt_1186
for me personally i drop my phone a lot, so i need a rugged case and i don't mind carrying an extra standard size battery in my pocket.
you can buy 2 standard size anker batt with charger for 15 bucks on amazon.

666pluto said:
i think you got me wrong, I'm a nursing student not a soldier hehe .
by military grade, i meant some massive a** case which will protect it even if a tank roll over the phone:silly:.
Vanquiz, can you please provide links to both?
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They are both listed on the OP under cases.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843896

I worked recommend the otterbox defender, or the new sedio obex. Both are to your spec the obex is waterproof. I pack charged batteries instead of extended as I get the best protection. I am not in the military but aside my phone drinking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and hunting. My otterbox had taken allot but didn't look it. The obex I will have within a week but expect better protection.
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It's not that i'm clumsy, more of a paranoid instead.. i'm afraid to drop it somehow and break it!
Thanks for everyone who replied here, but i decided full protection will be the best, so will order the case mate phantom. (Ballistic shipment to my country is 39$, defender just become to loose with the rubbrr thats why im going for the phanton)

you should check out trident kraken as well.

This is some mean ass case
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/kraken-ams-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300.aspx

I love my Kraken.
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when i was in ibiza my phone went flying probably a good 5 meters in the air and dropped onto cement, not a scratch anywhere, not even my kraken case.
the case did come apart but ppl said it's meant to do that to disperse the impact.

I have an otterbox defender and it is great at protecting the phone. The only problem is that if you remove it a couple of times the silicon outer layer stretches and never fits right again. Does anybody have any recommendations that include a built in screen saver?

hiloram said:
I have an otterbox defender and it is great at protecting the phone. The only problem is that if you remove it a couple of times the silicon outer layer stretches and never fits right again. Does anybody have any recommendations that include a built in screen saver?
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that's the reason I'm not going for the defender, it seems like a known defect in this series!
same category cases are the case mate phantom & ballistic SG maxx.
also, the Trident Kraken, but i watched a drop test video of it in youtube, and although they say the case is suppose to come apart when falling, I'm not taking any chances!

UPDATE: changed my mind about the phantom case! according to many reviews, there is an issue with the proximity sensor & some are having an issue with sound quality during phone calls.
DEFENDER is out as well, since most of buyers report the silicon to get loose after a month or two!
BALLISTIC SG MAXX seems ok, but eventually it's to bulky like the above.
i thought about it, and while the phone is expensive, it's just a damn phone! I'm not gonna use a pricey smartphone for the next 3 years, but with great discomfort of a bulky case that can't even fit my jeans pockets right!
currently thinking about the UAG Urban Armor Gear, just need to find the huge 74 pages post about it here on the forum, to read the users reviews. should protect the phone nicely, not like the above but i will have to watch out for it and be careful, & it looks pretty good as well.

Stop! U can mod easily trident kraken and fit a 4400 Anker in it. I did this and I have everything in one shot!
About drop test the hard layer is taking apart but I've dropped mine on concrete from 1.5 mt and I'm impressed with results
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Stop! U can mod easily trident kraken and fit a 4400 Anker in it. I did this and I have everything in one shot!
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watching the trident kraken's youtube drop test, its a bit scary! the case just fall apart, leaving the phone with extra 1-2 bounces all alone with the silicon! so I'm not sure about it much.
but out of curiosity, what is this mod? you have an instruction video or something?

[Q] Otterbox Defender?

Has anyone ordered the otterbox defender for the Note 4 yet? It is available in black on their site now. I know the case is bulky but I work construction so I need heavy drop protection. I would appreciate any input from owners of how you like the case, also any recommended alternatives to an Otterbox.

I had the otterbox defender for my old note 3. It was amazing at protecting it from falls, drops, and the oppsies. It does add bulk to an already enormous phone, but there's something majestic about it. I also worked construction, and I mistakenly dropped it on a pile of broken concrete from a second floor. It survived without any issues. The bulk, and a little ugly otterbox has superior protection bar none.

Dude I dropped my note three from my hand holding it looking at it...fell kinda slapped it a couple times and the screen shattered in one of those it all depends on how it hits in what postion the force is on the phone....honestly the best constructed ones for protection so far that I've seen are the eBay ones made out of like tire rubber with treads on it...over a plastic inlay...holding the two side by side you can see that the otter box head of marketing is doing his job well and selling an inferior product to the masses then not most but alot of good competition...
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Otterbox has saved more phones than killed. If you are concerned about damaging your phone and you KNOW HOW FRAGILE IT IS...i have a novel idea for you..
LEAVE IT HOME. LEAVE IT IN THE CAR. LEAVE IT ON THE SHELF. LEAVE IT IN THE OFFICE. WHATEVER.
For the rest of us that would like some extra piece of mind...I ordered the Commuter series in silver/black on day of release. hell the website wasn't even updated yet. It still won't arrive til wednesday however even with 2 day shipping .
Why commuter and not defender? I don't need the stupid belt clip. that's the only difference between them.

The built-in screen protector helps.
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Otterbox has saved more phones than killed. If you are concerned about damaging your phone and you KNOW HOW FRAGILE IT IS...i have a novel idea for you..
LEAVE IT HOME. LEAVE IT IN THE CAR. LEAVE IT ON THE SHELF. LEAVE IT IN THE OFFICE. WHATEVER.
For the rest of us that would like some extra piece of mind...I ordered the Commuter series in silver/black on day of release. hell the website wasn't even updated yet. It still won't arrive til wednesday however even with 2 day shipping .
Why commuter and not defender? I don't need the stupid belt clip. that's the only difference between them.
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lawalty said:
I had the otterbox defender for my old note 3. It was amazing at protecting it from falls, drops, and the oppsies. It does add bulk to an already enormous phone, but there's something majestic about it. I also worked construction, and I mistakenly dropped it on a pile of broken concrete from a second floor. It survived without any issues. The bulk, and a little ugly otterbox has superior protection bar none.
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http://goo.gl/5f5J2s Hard Shell
http://goo.gl/NzfGyp Soft Cover
At At&t they had this as a package. Soft shell comes with a screen protector which is housed in the hard shell. Couldn't find the all-in-one package on either sites but this is what I picked up from there. It's a little bulky but feels safe.