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Best Evo Case for < $20 USD?

Hi Everyone,
So I just noticed a small scratch on the outer frame of my Evo's back camera frame today. :/ Unfortunately it's over the red paint job so it's quite obvious - and I'm now one day out of my 30 day return policy to boot, go figure. Oh well, another scratch amongst generations of cell phone ownership.
Hoping for a few suggestions of worthwhile cases available. I've seen quite a few options available on Ebay and various retailer websites (Seido, TPU, rubberized snap-ons, decals, etc. to name a few), but I'm hoping to get user input.
Ideally, I want something that won't add excess bulk to the phone, and will protect the back camera and maybe withstand a accidental drop or two without popping off.
I don't really have a need for anything that clips to a belt, but I would like something that supports the kick stand.
Thanks in advance!!

I've had the Best Buy Body Glove style case (bulky, grippy but the logos were raised and so wasn't grippy on a surface, cheap feeling), Sprint silicone case (loose fitting, grippy, covers a lot of the front of the phone, picks up dirt like crazy because of the grippy), and the new TPU case (looks grippy but is smooth, fits very tight on the phone, bottom port cutouts not as generous as the Sprint silicone case). For $6 shipped after the coupon available in the thread the TPU case in my opinion is unbeatable. I posted a ton of pics of the TPU case, they're on page 2 of the thread linked above also.

phobos512 said:
I've had the Best Buy Body Glove style case (bulky, grippy but the logos were raised and so wasn't grippy on a surface, cheap feeling), Sprint silicone case (loose fitting, grippy, covers a lot of the front of the phone, picks up dirt like crazy because of the grippy), and the new TPU case (looks grippy but is smooth, fits very tight on the phone, bottom port cutouts not as generous as the Sprint silicone case). For $6 shipped after the coupon available in the thread the TPU case in my opinion is unbeatable. I posted a ton of pics of the TPU case, they're on page 2 of the thread linked above also.
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Thanks I'll check this out, sounds like it may be exactly what I'm looking for.
Any idea what the turnaround time is on shipping?

I've bought three of these so far, two for me in red and black, and a black one for a friend. They fit tight and have a nice and durable finish. Here is a pic of my red one that I took while installing a mounting disc for a car mount.
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oblivion0 said:
Thanks I'll check this out, sounds like it may be exactly what I'm looking for.
Any idea what the turnaround time is on shipping?
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I ordered my TPU case on tuesday and got it on thursday with the standard first class shipping.

Vinny75 said:
I ordered my TPU case on tuesday and got it on thursday with the standard first class shipping.
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Ordered mine today (Saturday afternoon), hoping for similar fast shipping.

The Body Glove case is absolute junk. Within the first couple of days, the thin piece of plastic by the volume buttons broke off, and two minor drops resulted in pieces of the case breaking off, and both times the case came completely off the phone.
Meritline sells Skytouch cases for $6.99 and they're great. I've had the transparent one for a couple weeks now and am really impressed with the quality, especially for the price. It fits snugs, is easy to put on and take off and is thick enough to be plenty protective but thin enough not to add much bulk. I've dropped it twice since I added the transparent case and it has not cracked, or popped off.
w w w.meritline.com/skytouch-transparent-clear-snap-cover-htc-supersonic-evo-4g---p-45856.aspx
w w w.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?category=Other+Cases&SearchTerm=skytouch+evo+4g

Guys, just to follow up on this thread...I've ordered the TPU case and will post a few pics once I receive it.
After a little digging, I also found these hybrid flex skins via blog Good and Evo that seem like they could be viable contenders.

EVO Hard Cover Case
I got these from eBay, and these are very good. I like the feel and the look. I also got the Body Glove black case from Sprint Store but that was making the phone bulky.
New White Hard Cover Case For Sprint HTC EVO 4G by luxuarycellwireless
I also got these from eBay and received them today. These look like very good case.
Rubberrized Hard Case Cover For HTC Sprint EVO 4G Black by ibuuuy
PS: Giving the seller details as I'm not able to post any links.

i use case mate's barely there case.
http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-EVO-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
it's a snap on case that doesn't protect the front. it protects the back and the camera. its very slim and flexible.

My Seidio Innocase Active Case Limited Edition just shipped from Amazon. It was slightly above your budget at $24.95, but it looks amazing. I'll let ya know when I get it....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TSDJEE/ref=oss_product
Plus there's a bunch of colors for those who like that.....

I ordered the blue one and should get it Wednesday

oblivion0 said:
Guys, just to follow up on this thread...I've ordered the TPU case and will post a few pics once I receive it.
After a little digging, I also found these hybrid flex skins via blog Good and Evo that seem like they could be viable contenders.
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wow! nice find! a little pricey for TPU, but they have some great color options!

oblivion0 said:
Guys, just to follow up on this thread...I've ordered the TPU case and will post a few pics once I receive it.
After a little digging, I also found these hybrid flex skins via blog Good and Evo that seem like they could be viable contenders.
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You will be happy with the TPU case, the only gripe I have is that his tolerances were so tight that the damned thing is a bit hard to get off of the phone.
If there was anything I had to complain about it would be not leaving enough room around the headphone and charging spaces to plug a full sized cord in.
Other than that, perfect cases, even if you do have to make a bandaid for the power and volume buttons.

if you like rubber cases, I love my $9.95 Amzer Silicone case from Amazon. It's fallen a few times several feet and no damage whatsoever, and it's still pocketable, and makes it a lot easier to grip. I prefer them to hard cases for this reason, makes things much more 1 handable

phobos512 said:
. . .new TPU case[/url] (looks grippy but is smooth, fits very tight on the phone, bottom port cutouts not as generous as the Sprint silicone case). For $6 shipped after the coupon available in the thread the TPU case in my opinion is unbeatable.
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All they have now is matte black, I think. I found some TPU cases on handhelditems, they have the cases in clear, black, pink and a few other obnoxious colors. Cost about $8.00 shipped with the coupon code "30htcoff".

Case-Mate Barely There Cases

Just wondering if anyone bought one of the Case-Mate Barely There cases and what's their opinion about them. I ordered a black one yesterday and should receive it sometime this week.
This message EVOlved from my EVO!

looks great, wish they had it in white!

I like it a lot. Protects the camera. Makes it aa little difficult to pull out the kickstand. Great case though.
Sent from my Sense-less HTC Evo 4G via XDA app

illmaticone said:
looks great, wish they had it in white!
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Same here...I would prefer a white one over the black one as well. But oh well....can't have everything in life....lok
This message EVOlved from my EVO!

since i was seeking a similar solution in white,
i just picked this one up here:
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Link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190418982340#ht_3302wt_1137
ill post my thoughts when i get it in, i like it because it looks Slim, its hard plastic, its rubberized.

doesnt look like it has great camera protection

The case is fine for what it is, my friend didn't even notice I had a case on my phone.

I just got my Case-Mate today. Its freakin awesome. When it claims to be barely noticeable - its right. It feels like I'm holding my naked Evo in my hand !
The only downside per say is that its a little more difficult to press the power and the vol up and down due to the design. But its really just a case of me getting used to it. ( pun intended ) I came from an Amzer case that pretty much covered the Evo back including the power and vol buttons.
Overall, this is by far the best case out there IMO and I would love to get my mits on a white one!
Very sturdy, well designed, barely noticeable, highly recommended !

Arsenalfan said:
I just got my Case-Mate today. Its freakin awesome. When it claims to be barely noticeable - its right. It feels like I'm holding my naked Evo in my hand !
The only downside per say is that its a little more difficult to press the power and the vol up and down due to the design. But its really just a case of me getting used to it. ( pun intended ) I came from an Amzer case that pretty much covered the Evo back including the power and vol buttons.
Overall, this is by far the best case out there IMO and I would love to get my mits on a white one!
Very sturdy, well designed, barely noticeable, highly recommended !
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Is it any thinner than many of the ebay hard back shell cases?

jerryparid said:
Is it any thinner than many of the ebay hard back shell cases?
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Absolutely !

Drop it and your done...

you're right..
rahb0sse said:
Drop it and your done...
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lol you're right. depending on how it lands. but i don't use the case for protection from dropping. just about every case breaks when dropped. i just use it to sit the phone on so i don't get scratches and to protect the camera.

brndnwbb said:
lol you're right. depending on how it lands. but i don't use the case for protection from dropping. just about every case breaks when dropped. i just use it to sit the phone on so i don't get scratches and to protect the camera.
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The case I got from Sprint seems great and I've dropped it twice... once getting out of the truck, forgot it was on my lap, lol.
Other time, opening the door, so both about 3-4 feet.

Been rocking my case for about a month and I love it. Sometime I forget I have a case on it.

althis said:
doesnt look like it has great camera protection
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If your referring to the pic of the white case above your post, that's not the case-mate case.

michd43 said:
If your referring to the pic of the white case above your post, that's not the case-mate case.
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Yeah that white case is definitely not the case-mate case. I actually bought one of those white cases off of ebay about two or three weeks ago. Its an ok case but what I noticed about the case is the small amount of table lay that it has is slightly uneven.
This message EVOlved from my EVO!

plmiller0905 said:
Yeah that white case is definitely not the case-mate case. I actually bought one of those white cases off of ebay about two or three weeks ago. Its an ok case but what I noticed about the case is the small amount of table lay that it has is slightly uneven.
This message EVOlved from my EVO!
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Please compare the two when you get it in! i really want the case mate, a name i can trust also helps.. i just want white but if i have to get black so be it.
also the white one you ordered is it the same one i posted? there seems to be a few variants of similar cases.

illmaticone said:
Please compare the two when you get it in! i really want the case mate, a name i can trust also helps.. i just want white but if i have to get black so be it.
also the white one you ordered is it the same one i posted? there seems to be a few variants of similar cases.
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No probelm...consider it done. As soon as the case-mate case arrives, i'll do a review of it. Hopefully the casemate arrives today but if not, I should have tomorrow for sure.
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brndnwbb said:
I like it a lot. Protects the camera. Makes it aa little difficult to pull out the kickstand.
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Press it out. Use your fingernail at the hinge end, starts it right out.

I finally received my case-mate barely there case today. I have to say that I like it. i like it better than the white case pictured that I got off of ebay. Anyways first off, the camera is well protected if you lay the phone on it's back side. As far as the front of the phone and table lay...there is none. The phone sits right on it's screen. But that's why you have to get a screen shield .
The kickstand is really hard to get to get to. It's like it's embedded in there or something. But it's cool. The feel of the case is smooth also. There's no texture to the case to provide any type of grip so you have to be a little careful. If you're prone to dropping your phone then this case may not be for you. On the other hand, it's fits perfect in my pocket with minimum to no bulging. The buttons are easily accessible.
All in all...I like it. It's well wroth the money.
Oh...an it also came with 2 screen protectors and a wipe cloth

Amzer Luxe Argyle TPU case... (pictures)

perfect case for me, as im a big fan of the TPU cases in cases in general, had some for my Blackberry before i bought my Captivate.... the cutouts for the charger port/headphone jack/speaker/camera are all perfect, the case fits snug, volume and power buttons arent restricted at all. the case doesnt add much bulk, and the TPU material adds a sure grip on the device.
only dislike i have is the color, i ordered Blue and i thought itd be more of a royal blue, rather than the almost turquoise-ish color that i received. no bother though, ive already put in an order today for the smoke gray.

Looks great. Waiting for pictures of the smoke grey one when that comes in . Big fan of these type of cases but I'd prefer a simple black/dark grey without patterns.

Are the Power/Volume buttons covered or opened?

cheerup38 said:
Are the Power/Volume buttons covered or opened?
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they're covered, but they're not restricted at all.... they press just as well as if they weren't covered.

Aftashok said:
they're covered, but they're not restricted at all.... they press just as well as if they weren't covered.
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How's the overall fit? Loose? There are reviews on vibrant amzer cases on amazon and they say they fit loose.

Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a great case except I can't get over the pattern... it makes me sad. Is it too much to ask for a plain black or plain clear tpu case without funky patterns?

yeah argyle is so 90s

I just ordered the lime green version of this

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How's the overall fit? Loose? There are reviews on vibrant amzer cases on amazon and they say they fit loose.
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nah, mine isnt loose at all. no real give to it in the least bit.
Ryukeima said:
Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a great case except I can't get over the pattern... it makes me sad. Is it too much to ask for a plain black or plain clear tpu case without funky patterns?
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yeah, i wish there was a clear one, but i was waiting for a tpu case from the time i bought the phone so i went ahead and bought this one. hopefully someone comes with a clear one soon though.

What is tpu? Hard or soft, or both? Just wondering because i have a clear plastic case over the phantomskinz white chromatics carbon fiber skin, and lets just say its a tight squeeze. I just ordered a clear gel case from mr. hit and I don't think its gonna cooperate with my belt pouch very well. Something like this IMO would look great over the white chromatics skin. I know it sounds like overkill but I am a freak about protection as I resell all of my old phones to party for the new ones.
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beazie0885 said:
What is tpu? Hard or soft, or both? Just wondering because i have a clear plastic case over the phantomskinz white chromatics carbon fiber skin, and lets just say its a tight squeeze. I just ordered a clear gel case from mr. hit and I don't think its gonna cooperate with my belt pouch very well. Something like this IMO would look great over the white chromatics skin. I know it sounds like overkill but I am a freak about protection as I resell all of my old phones to party for the new ones.
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TPU is a medium between hard and soft.... its a plastic, a rather firm plastic, but it bends|flexes|gives, but always retains its elasticity - no matter how many times you might put it on and take it off of your phone, itll never get loose and worn, messing up its fit on the device. also does a decent job of shock absorption in the event of drops.

Cool thanks. Wondering now if it will fit well over the chromatics
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i'd like one of those but in a dark purple or black

I love this case because it's different than the usual Body Glove case from AT&T that everybody has. I got the clear one and it is a little grippier than the Body Glove case but I like having that extra grip in the hand.
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Great TPU Case for Captivate
I bought purple, green and hot pink for my Cappy. I love these. They fit the phone perfectly. No loseness. But easy enough to remove to switch out colors. I wasn't that wild about the argyle pattern either but this is the only TPU type case which is what I had and loved on my iPhone. TPU material is good for gripping but slides in and out of your pocket easily unlike silicone.

I bought the purple and it's a real nice shade.

Someone else posted pictures of the smoked grey on androidforums
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/159237-amzer-case.html
Looks like I might have to pick this one up sometime, too.

illestChronicle said:
I love this case because it's different than the usual Body Glove case from AT&T that everybody has. I got the clear one and it is a little grippier than the Body Glove case but I like having that extra grip in the hand.
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Do you have a screen protector of any kind on your Captivate?
P.S: Also, what camera were those photos taken with!?

does anyone have it in red and can share pics?
i'd love to see pics of the other colours like purple or green, etc

OP please cut your nails, I almost lost my soda when I saw that, and there seems to be dirt under them as well, and maybe a small hair.

Black Vent case x Galaxy Note?

Did anybody already find it like the one for the Galaxy S II?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
dunno about the s2 models, but the pictures for the galaxy note looks like it doesnt provide enough corner protection. when you drop a phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so corner protection is important.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bu...ccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163 this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<

Souai
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bubble-Slider-Shell-Hard-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-i9220-N7000-/120828915830?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163[/url] this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
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I have ordered one of these a few days ago....hope I can get it soon and see how good it is

Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
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Exactly what I was talking about.
Apart from not having a 'Galaxy Note' label it takes forever to arrive to Italy.
Did anybody see something similar in Europe?

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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sure, will do.

I got the black mesh yesterday. I really like it. Looks good, feels good. Adds about 2mm to total width. I think it covers corners well enough to protect Pretty well, but it does leave the top and bottom and half of each corner exposed. Sure does squelch the accidental hitting of volume and power buttons, which was a major goal. Fits fine into PU "leather" belt case I got.
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OK it looks like it's available now in Europe too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?LH...1&_ipg=200&_sop=15&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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To my surprise, the bubble case has arrived today...very fast postage, only took about a week
Anyways....here are some pictures and my thoughts about it, comparing to the Nillkin TPU case.
# The black part of the back of the case is actually of hard plastic material, and the grey sides of the case are of TPU. It kind of remind me of the Commuter Series of Otterbox, but instead of being 2 pieces, it's all in one piece. It does feel cheaper than OtterBox though....well...IT IS...
# It fits the phone really well and covers the edges of the screen a bit better than the Nillkin ones.
# I'm not sure if it is because of the hard plastic at the back...but it is actually quite hard to put the case on without feeling that I might somehow scratch the sides of the phone. But if you don't have a habit of taking the case off frequently, it will not be a problem to you. If you do...then...this will definitely cause you some pain.
# I think the dimensions of this case are a bit wider, longer, and thicker than the Nillkin....but NOT that much.
# The unlock and volume buttons are HARDER to press than the Nillkin case
# The glossy back bubble offers great look and also good grip (surprisingly).
All in all...I am very happy with this case...and personally I prefer this one than the Nillkin because of it's cool looks and the mixed of materials of hard plastic and TPU (somehow I think it might provide better protection).
So, anyways...I hope this helps and also hope to hear others opinions soon...
Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any

Here's pics of the black mesh case.
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Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
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Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
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Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!

hi everybody!i received today this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-S-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a1646f046
it's very good,with good protection at the corner and great grip...not i'm not more afraid to lose from my hand the Phone.

Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
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Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
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Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
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Yeah, its quite grippy....nit sure about scratches....
Wow...3.99 is a very good price...i git mine 9.99 from eBay....im pretty sure they are the same

yep mate, sure sounds a great deal.. as the ebay seller wasn't shipping to India, I started searching other sites for thi, and found it at obostore. I have bought stuff from them before, and they are good.
Will upload pics after I get it. Ordered white here so that if quality isnt good, then can order black from the ebay guy if he agrees to ship here.

Best case for Galaxy S II?

Hey guys so I just got my galaxy s2 and I was looking on the web for a case. I want a tpu style case something that's thin but protects the bezel from dirt and scratches. Anyone have any good suggestions?
P.S. I don't like buying from eBay
Thanks for all the help in advance
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A lot of people here have the d30 case which you can get from T-Mobile. Its thin and offers more protection than a standard touch case.
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I got this and it's pretty good.http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...FM8M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327255651&sr=8-2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-T-M...399311?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item256baeabcf
and ordered this, just make a cut at volume and power control http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-T-M...399311?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item256baeabcf

If you want to protect your phone go with the trident. The diztronic and d30 and other thin ebay cases are nice and all for looks but heaven forbid you drop your phone with either of those cases on.
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Got these for $10 and I love them!!! White one is the best!
http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-arg-clr.html
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http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-blk-arg-int.html

The case i have is the Ballistic SG Case and its the best case i have right now for the T989. I have tried the D30 case which i paid $30 at a T-mobile store and i regret buying it because the buttons are hard to press [the power and volume buttons] and the case is pretty slippery when you leave it flat on a table. Check ebay for the "T989 Ballistic Case" thats where i got mine for $15 with free shipping and it came in 3 days. Trust me you wont go wrong.

synergeticink said:
Got these for $10 and I love them!!! White one is the best!
http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-arg-clr.html
http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-blk-arg-int.html
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I have the black one... the only problem with these cases are that the button holes aren't cut out.

D30 flex protective cover.

kvizz said:
D30 flex protective cover.
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That's the same one I have. My phone is black tho.
I don't know why people complain so much about the buttons. The volume buttons are easy to press. Yes the power button is a bit tough but it gets easier to press as the case breaks in.
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I've had the argyle case, the generic clear TPU, and currently the white Body Glove Diamond from T-Mobile.
I like the overall feel and ease of button pressing with the body glove, but after about a week it has gotten quite a few scratches. The generic clear TPU had a really great feel and the buttons were easy to press as well, I just didn't care much for the design. The argyle looked the best, but the buttons were harder to use.

I like the Aegis but I think that one of the best options as per your desired specs would be the D30. Or maybe you want to look at the Incipio "feather" case. That seems to fit the bill as well.

synergeticink said:
Got these for $10 and I love them!!! White one is the best!
http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-arg-clr.html
http://www.cellbatt.com/tmobile-samsung-galaxy-s2-crystal-silicone-case-blk-arg-int.html
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I bought a clear argyle, actually love the look of it through my carbon fiber gunmetal skin. Problem was the buttons, hard to press. I cut mine out with a razor blade but I have been looking for a new clear argyle without the buttons. Have you found one of those? Picture with gunmetal skin is below!

my fav so far(in order)
1.D3o flex case http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-T-M...399311?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item256baeabcf
2.diztronic tpu http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...FM8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327509249&sr=8-1
3.hybrid case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-APEX-...214630?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231884d826

If you use the car and/or desktop dock I say Ditzronic TPU. Pretty painless undressing it to take a trip or put it on the nightstand to charge or be an alarm clock. Looks pretty good. If you're rough on phones and are prone to damaging them with big drops go with the Aegis. I only need scratch prevention so it works for my needs.

I picked up a Ballistic case from the Telus store. Its a monster of a case, but protects my monster of a phone well.

setzer715 said:
I bought a clear argyle, actually love the look of it through my carbon fiber gunmetal skin. Problem was the buttons, hard to press. I cut mine out with a razor blade but I have been looking for a new clear argyle without the buttons. Have you found one of those? Picture with gunmetal skin is below!
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I bought both the white one and the black one and cut out the buttons.

Those Argyle cases fit well but the one I have scratched my phone's outer plastic band, around the power port / USB area. This is the area where the case has a bit of play. So as you put the phone inside your pocket, the case actually rubs against the phone, which might cause scratches. Alternatively, sand or dirt from pockets might have got in through the looser parts of the case and scratched the phone. Either way, this has me looking for a new case.

hmmm....don't really have this problem

1138 said:
Those Argyle cases fit well but the one I have scratched my phone's outer plastic band, around the power port / USB area. This is the area where the case has a bit of play. So as you put the phone inside your pocket, the case actually rubs against the phone, which might cause scratches. Alternatively, sand or dirt from pockets might have got in through the looser parts of the case and scratched the phone. Either way, this has me looking for a new case.
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Had a cheap, all plastic case for my laptop and the same thing happened... lots of scratches.
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elbarto7 said:
my fav so far(in order)
1.D3o flex case http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-T-M...399311?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item256baeabcf
2.diztronic tpu http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...FM8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327509249&sr=8-1
3.hybrid case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-APEX-...214630?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231884d826
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What do you guys think about these:
- clear s-line TPU: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEAR-S-LIN...ccessories&hash=item4ab072b8af#ht_2635wt_1396
- carbon hard: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Hard...ccessories&hash=item1e699a614c#ht_3115wt_1396
- Metal cosmo http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...ccessories&hash=item27c2bc6f4a#ht_1252wt_1163
- silver hard case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILVER-HARD...ccessories&hash=item484358b8ac#ht_2651wt_1167
another factor we should consider here is the impact on reception, does anyone have any experience on that?