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Sprint HTC Evo 4G Body Glove Case Full Review

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I feel like I should warn everyone that with prolonged use this case will scratch the hell out of the sides of your phone thanks to the wiggle the top half has

063_XOBX said:
I feel like I should warn everyone that with prolonged use this case will scratch the hell out of the sides of your phone thanks to the wiggle the top half has
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I haven't seen any scratching with mine, and have been using since June. The cover fits very tight, maybe you got a bad one or I am just lucky so far.

I picked up a case at Best Buy that reminds me of the old Body Glove case I had for my G1. It's lightweight snaps tight and has kind of a golf glove texture. Love it so far.

I've had mine since June as well and the rubber on the back is peeling away. I would go with a Seido case if I had it to do again. Just my 2 cents.

I'm on my second body glove case and about to return it for my third. It's just cheap, hard plastic with a vinyl sticker on the back, certainly not worth the money. The first one I had lasted a month or so but the second one I got, broke the second time I tried to take it off. The only good thing about it is the fact that Sprint gives you a 1yr warranty on it.
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Is that power button easy to access?

The case is junk. Almost anything else is better. It pops open on the slightest drop and the phone goes flying. I switched to an otterbox and would never go back.
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I haven't seen any scratching with mine, and have been using since June. The cover fits very tight, maybe you got a bad one or I am just lucky so far.
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You must just be lucky. Had mine since June, sides are all scratched. Also, the third time it fell all four clips that hold the corners together broke. Oh, and the back has peeled off from the case itself. Not for the active user.

Had mine since June.......the corner chipped off and the back is peeling off. Not worth the money.

ausch30 said:
I'm on my second body glove case and about to return it for my third. It's just cheap, hard plastic with a vinyl sticker on the back, certainly not worth the money. The first one I had lasted a month or so but the second one I got, broke the second time I tried to take it off. The only good thing about it is the fact that Sprint gives you a 1yr warranty on it.
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i completely agree, it is because of the plastic strip above the volume rocker that i did not like the case, one it's second drop on the ground the case snapped off and broke. I was disapointed with the craftmanship of the case, especially seeing as how it came from body glove. now i use seidio and i haven;t had any problems with the case so far.

Otterbox Defender Kickstand Disintegrated!

I've had my Otterbox Defender EVO case for a week now. I picked it up this morning and noticed the plastic kickstand in the back is broken in 4 places.
I have not dropped my EVO nor have I placed anything heavy on top of it. My only conclusion is that this kickstand is a VERY cheap, paper thin piece of plastic and basically disintegrated under normal use.
Now I get to sit on hold with Otterbox for 1/2 hour to try and get my money back. Disappointing as rest of the case is great.
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I got the commuter and LOVE IT!!! Love it so much that I sacrifice my extended battery just to use it..
But why the defender.. Isn't it much thicker than the commuter??
Whats the big difference

fastfed said:
I got the commuter and LOVE IT!!! Love it so much that I sacrifice my extended battery just to use it..
But why the defender.. Isn't it much thicker than the commuter??
Whats the big difference
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Bought the Defender for the built-in screen protector. The kick-stand is a joke though. It is literally thin as a sheet of paper. Completely shattered. I have now been on hold for 15 minutes waiting to speak to Otterbox. Grrrr.
Will never buy from these people again.

Good news. I finally got through to Otterbox and they are refunding my money. Apparently the kickstand problem is a known issue and they've been getting some blowback on it.
Too bad. I liked the case otherwise.

Are they paying for the return postage or do you have to?

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Are they paying for the return postage or do you have to?
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I don't have to return it at all. I am guessing this has been a HUGE problem and that is why they are being so nice - that or their profit margins are so huge on these things that they are better off just eating a few and maintaining good customer relations than making me return a defective product and having me tell all my friends that they suck.
Their case sucks (the kickstand anyway), but they did right by me.

I called yesterday with a problem of my plastic inner case not snapping closed completely, and they are sending me out a new case nc today...
Yeah, the kickstand is flimsy, but I dont agree its as "thin as a sheet of paper"..
their customer service is top notch, so far....

Yep, I looked at it today and noticed it was cracked so I went ahead and called and they are replacing it for me. I asked if there were any plans on revising it with a metal kickstand and she told me if they get enough complaints then they would but it would take another couple months to do. Great customer service, just wish they would have used metal in the first place.
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They offered me a new one but I figured, what's the point? It will just break again. They credited back my money without even asking for the case back. I ordered the Impact which will provide protection but I can still use the EVO kickstand.

I just looked an my Defender again. Lord, that kickstand is destroyed. The weird part is that to this day, I still have no idea what happened to it. One day it was fine and the next day it was shattered. I never dropped it or dropped anything on it.
Who knows. Weird.
The overall case is excellent but the kickstand and the holster are complete disasters. The holster literally rattles when you wear it due to the VERY loose clip on the back. Also, as big as the Defender is, the holster seems two sizes again larger. You could carry a paperback novel in that thing.
Defender - odd mix of awesomeness and complete sucktitude.

Yeah this thing was/is a massive fail from the day one shipping issues to the case (and holster) itself. 8 days of prodding them to get mine and they finally shipped it Overnight. Screen protector giving me the oilslick look so I pulled it off,didn't need 2 anyway. The phone was way loose in the holster so I had to stick some felt pads in there. Today I took the phone & case out of my pocket to show it to somebody and the kick stand was cracked. I haven't even used it because I've been reading about all the broken ones. They had decided not to charge me for the case so I guess I can say it was worth the money.

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Yeah this thing was/is a massive fail from the day one shipping issues to the case (and holster) itself. 8 days of prodding them to get mine and they finally shipped it Overnight. Screen protector giving me the oilslick look so I pulled it off,didn't need 2 anyway. The phone was way loose in the holster so I had to stick some felt pads in there. Today I took the phone & case out of my pocket to show it to somebody and the kick stand was cracked. I haven't even used it because I've been reading about all the broken ones. They had decided not to charge me for the case so I guess I can say it was worth the money.
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That's the mysterious part in all this. No one seems to know WHY their kickstands are cracking. Like you, there was no event for me that cracked it. It is almost as if there is a fault in the plastic and it just cracked spontaneously?
I have a feeling that the problem is not in the thinness of the kickstand, but that somehow they got a run of VERY brittle plastic; however, when i pick up what remains of the kickstand and try to break it with my fingers it is very tough and won't break.
Odd.
So it seems that for some reason, the area where the kickstand attaches to the phone is VERY brittle whereas the main body of the kickstand is very tough.

Ah, I see the problem now...
The core of the kickstand on the reverse side is hollowed out. While the kickstand itself is thick and sturdy enough to handle the job, the middle has been shaved down to paper-thin. If there is any twisting of the kickstand at all (like it catches on your pocket fabric as you remove it) that twisting motion puts stress on the weakest part of the stand (the paper thin area between the pins that hold it to the case).
If they had just made the kickstand a solid piece of plastic none of us would even be having this conversation. Since the hollowing out of the kickstand adds nothing to it's functionality and makes it easy to break, one has to wonder why they made that design choice?

mitchellvii said:
I just looked an my Defender again. Lord, that kickstand is destroyed. The weird part is that to this day, I still have no idea what happened to it. One day it was fine and the next day it was shattered. I never dropped it or dropped anything on it.
Who knows. Weird.
The overall case is excellent but the kickstand and the holster are complete disasters. The holster literally rattles when you wear it due to the VERY loose clip on the back. Also, as big as the Defender is, the holster seems two sizes again larger. You could carry a paperback novel in that thing.
Defender - odd mix of awesomeness and complete sucktitude.
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After reading what happened to you I won't even try to open the kickstand on mine. As far as the holster is concerned I solved the looseness by small pieces of transparent silicone tape in the inner four corners and it's a snug fit now.

I have done almost everything I could to break mine including bending it pretty good and everything is fine. Doesnt rattle at all and I have opened and closed it over 1000 times.

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I have done almost everything I could to break mine including bending it pretty good and everything is fine. Doesnt rattle at all and I have opened and closed it over 1000 times.
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good idea!

i guess ill be buying the ballistic case

My kickstand is thick i did tape my corners. Good case just big
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They sent me a new case and i received it Dec 24, order was placed just a few days earlier by a csr. Was told it had a redesigned kickstand but it is still very similar in design. It is slightly thicker but now has issues with staying locked in when not in use. Durability is tbd.

W t f just used my kickstand 1 time and it popped off.. and I can't get it back in to the slots
from my phone duh

Ballistic HC case for EVO

I recently ordered my ballistic hc case of off amazon just in time because I got my first scratch today so I can't wait to get it. But to all the owners out there, how does it hold up? How does it feel, do you like it, is it worth it? Because this scratch really opened my eyes but at least its not on the display. And on a semi related note, anybody have any tips on how to maybe buff it out or something?

i could beat somebodies head in with this case on my phone and still make the call to 911 when i was done. love it. if you hate bulk you wont like it. overall one of the best cases i have ever bought.

Mudkip said:
i could beat somebodies head in with this case on my phone and still make the call to 911 when i was done. love it. if you hate bulk you wont like it. overall one of the best cases i have ever bought.
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I'm willing to accept the bulk on the basis that it will definitely protect my phone cause I've been scared of touching my poor phone ever since I scratched it today.

Love it, love it, love it. I grabbed mine for $30 off Amazon, and it was WELL worth it. Quality is definitely there. I usually use mine without it around the house, as it is rather bulky, but I wouldn't go to work without it. I truly feel like my phone is protected when I'm out and about now. And the holster is 100x better than the one that came with my Otterbox from my old iPhone 3GS.

Just a little update on how much i love this. i wont get a phone unless they will make a HC case for it. where i work is bad on phones. from dust to long drops.

I love this case, makes the phone feel huge but its ok cause our phones are huge anyways
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edwards379 said:
I love this case, makes the phone feel huge but its ok cause our phones are huge anyways
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Until you take the case off, then the phone feels tiny and sexy. I personally don't care how big the phone is, as long as I don't have to worry about dropping it.

I got it off amazon for about $30 as well. It kept going up a dollar every day so I was like I have to take the plunge soon before its at full price again. I can't wait to get it.

Well I have had mine about three weeks now, I broke the holster in the first week and a half, customer serv is sending me a replacement. I was reading a few people having issues with the prox sensor using this case then I noticed I was also, after cutting the plastic screen protector that covers the sensor off it is working perfectly now.

$50 is too much!
$30 on Amazon, bravo, $50 from Ballistic, a bit much. I like mine but have one major complaINT.... WHAT'S WITH THE CHEAP PLASTIC KICKSTAND? They should send everyone a better designed replacement, damn thing is like something out of a CrackerJacks box.

I agree with the stand comment, on another note I got my replacement holster and they sent me a new case because of the prox sensor problem.

i got mine in a few days ago off amazon for $27.... its very durable... probably gon sell it tho... its jus too bulk 4 me... they need to create a slim version.. lol

friggidy said:
i got mine in a few days ago off amazon for $27.... its very durable... probably gon sell it tho... its jus too bulk 4 me... they need to create a slim version.. lol
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Without the optional rubber outer layer it's about the same size as the Cyclops. If that's too large for you then you probably will be much happier with something like the Otterbox Commuter.
I personally can't support Otter right now with their poor quality control though.

this is the one!
I just received mine today and all I can say is wow! I have been through so many cases that ended up being junk and I finally have something that delivers the goods!
1st Sprint Body Glove - cracked and broke after 1 week
2nd Zagg screen protection with naked phone. Began to peel after 2 weeks
3rd. Seideo Innocase Active limited edition - 1st one corner cracked and back peeled constantly
4th Second Seido Innocase Active - 2 corners cracked after very minor drop.
5th 5$ ebay rubber/ silicone case. Actually was ok but couldnt use charge port while it was connected.
6th and hopefully final case Ballistic HC! This one feels like a tank! I don't mind the bulk because this one will actually last. I bought it on ebay for $33 here. Don't screw around with other cases like I did (and waste so much $), just get this one and be done with it!

Mine is on the way. $25 off ebay. My seidio rugged really held up great but i just wanted something new ive had that seidio for months. Passed on otterbox for ballistic. Hope its as good as the seidio
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bmoreboy02 said:
Mine is on the way. $25 off ebay. My seidio rugged really held up great but i just wanted something new ive had that seidio for months. Passed on otterbox for ballistic. Hope its as good as the seidio
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This is MUCH better than Seidio. My Seidio is falling apart and unusable, the protection on the Ballistic seems to also be superior.

firemedic1343 said:
This is MUCH better than Seidio. My Seidio is falling apart and unusable, the protection on the Ballistic seems to also be superior.
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My Seidio "Rugged" case also fell apart. The Ballistic case is built 100 times better. I can't see this thing falling apart unless I actually try to destroy it.
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My Seidio "Rugged" case also fell apart. The Ballistic case is built 100 times better. I can't see this thing falling apart unless I actually try to destroy it.
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The design on the Seidio just doesn't make sense, I don't understand why they'd build the exoskeleton that way. Go Ballistic!

This is a great case! We have 4-5 users here that have that case and I borrowed one for a weekend. While I love the protection I just can't get over the bulk, so in the end I kept my Case-Mate Tough Case which has so far protected my phone vs my 2yo.

I have had the Ballistic case for about a week now, I think they made a great case! I have only the one complaint I think everyone does, what the heck were they thinking with the kickstand, it's useless! Though I don't really miss it that much, I wish it were there....

Incipio Feather case broken, be careful!

i've had my feather for about 3 weeks and loved it, but I took a ride on my motorcycle last night and presumably the phone was pressed up hard to my leg while in my pocket. some kind of stress that it went through cracked the part under the speakerphone hole - i had never dropped it before. so beware, that part of the case is a little weak.
luckily, incipio has an amazing warranty policy and will be sending me a replacement.

Similar thing happened to me. How did you go about the warranty process?
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Hmm... I was planning on picking one up but maybe I'll just pick up one of those replacement battery covers.

Same here. I still like the case though. I went through like 4 of them under warranty when I had a Nexus One.

the case doesnt seem very durable, has anyone dropped their phone with this case?

Mine cracked by the volume rocker. They are quite brittle. Even with the good warranty policy, I'm going to look for a different case.

Mine broke in the same place. Never dropped it.
I've yet to try to warranty it though. I just put a little super glue there and it's good as new.

I always keep my phone in either a speck or otterbox, and when I go to sell it a year later since it looks brandnew I'll make more money off than what I bought the phone for which is why I wont use any of those slim cases

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I always keep my phone in either a speck or otterbox, and when I go to sell it a year later since it looks brandnew I'll make more money off than what I bought the phone for which is why I wont use any of those slim cases
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mine still looks brand new. and it doesn't take up 130% of my pocket =P

Wow, mine broke exactly on the same spot. I never dropped it..

The spot it is breaking in looks like the place its broken of the mold at the factory. Case feels a little rough at that part.
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meh ----- not a big deal as long as the atrix doesnt break.

i had the same case until i dropped it of the table and the case dropped and shot off and chipped the corner of the atrix
well days later the case just broke
i paid 30 for it and it just sucks
i just tossed it and got a tpu case off of amazon and i love it and have already dropped it and nothing happened

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i had the same case until i dropped it of the table and the case dropped and shot off and chipped the corner of the atrix
well days later the case just broke
i paid 30 for it and it just sucks
i just tossed it and got a tpu case off of amazon and i love it and have already dropped it and nothing happened
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should have kept it. i just got a replacement for free, all i sent in was a picture of the damage and my order number. it was almost instantaneous and they didn't ask for it back. i also was able to order the new red color instead even if you didn't want it anymore, you could have just sold the replacement.

I was debating whether to get an otterbox case (commuter or impact) or the incipio feather, and I ended up getting the otterbox. It's a lot more durable. I feel like the feather is more decorative then useful...

Mine broke just from removing it from the phone maybe 10 times since I got it....the rubber starts to come off too close to the fingerprint reader and the edges of the case. I really like the lightweight design. Otterbox is too bulky.....I have the Speck case and that is already too much bulk for me.

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should have kept it. i just got a replacement for free, all i sent in was a picture of the damage and my order number. it was almost instantaneous and they didn't ask for it back. i also was able to order the new red color instead even if you didn't want it anymore, you could have just sold the replacement.
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I got mine from radioshack and it cracked in the same place as the creator of this thread. Is it possible to get a replacement on it if i didn't get it online though? I see u mentioned an order number =/ So now im starting to scratch my head and getting ready to cross my fingers.... Its a nice case and the thinnest one so i wouldn't mind getting a replacement considering it was $24. I have never dropped my phone with it in the case, but somehow it just snapped while it was in my pocket

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I got mine from radioshack and it cracked in the same place as the creator of this thread. Is it possible to get a replacement on it if i didn't get it online though? I see u mentioned an order number =/ So now im starting to scratch my head and getting ready to cross my fingers.... Its a nice case and the thinnest one so i wouldn't mind getting a replacement considering it was $24. I have never dropped my phone with it in the case, but somehow it just snapped while it was in my pocket
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Of course you can still get a warranty replacement from Incipio if you bought from RadioShack. I would call Incipio @ 800.733.0088 (US Toll Free) or email them @ [email protected] to find out about a replacement (info taken directly off Incipio's Website).
If you are within 30days of buying it from RadioShack, I would try to see if RS would exchange it for you in store- to avoid shipping and wait time.

you can also talk to online support and they will give you the proper steps. if you have a receipt of the purchase i think it'd be fine; luckily for me since it's online they didn't ask me to send it in, i don't know how that would work out for ones bought from vendors.
anyway, here's the new red one they sent me. the color is amazing; it looks completely different (maroon -> brilliant red) depending on the lighting and angle.

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anyway, here's the new red one they sent me. the color is amazing; it looks completely different (maroon -> brilliant red) depending on the lighting and angle.
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Damn that looks HOT! I want the red!!! I hope incipio makes more colours...like a dark purple

Why I love my otterbox.

sgs3 white 16gb
black case, got the phone on first day, went to best buy every day untill they had the commuter in stock.
so you can figure out when that was, but i think its a few months or so.
that is how long this case has not left my phone.
I work prewiring houses, use tools all day running up and down the stairs.
now and again, ill stick a set of pliers in my back pocket, the same pocket as my phone is in.
i had a friend, she was skateboarding with here evo 3d in a defender, and she was going quick, but hit a rock and fell, and slid on concrete on top of her phone and slid. case had some serious gashes in it, and obviously no damage to the phone. well its the same plastic but less of it. but enough for me not to worry when my phone falls about 4-5ft on concrete, and maybe 10 feet onto plywood. this has happened many times.
yeah, i love it.
buttons are a bit hard to press, it gets a little better after a bit, im used to it by now, but its nowhere near like anything like on my sgs2 bonefish case, which was awesome, not nowhere near the protection.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Titan...48205082&sr=8-1&keywords=epic+touch+bone+fish
well, if anyone cares, after all the abuse of my otterbox commuter, it looks beat up now, and the screen protector that came with it needs to go.(but it held up great, its not glass, but its pretty hard). never looked back. will post pics tomorrow if people care. Defiantly thinking of just getting another otterbox, this one is scratched to hell.
but all that aside, there is not a doubt in my mind, that when i take of the case, the phone will be spotelss.
Cheers.

Waiting on my Otterbox for my S3. Been planning on getting one glad I waited. Two reasons 1, they are super cheap on amazon (lame that have to pay tax now). And recently my otterbox for my G2 broke.. They do not make the case anymore, so the replacement will be for my S3. Just wish it would come. I have the Zagg HD protector on the screen. Most important. Always put it in pocket byitself, so the rest stays good.
Was going to get the defender, but heard that the included screen protector makes the screen look like poo.

I have the green one and love it. I actually like the stiff buttons because I watch a lot of videos and it prevents me from hitting the buttons all the time. And actually in time they get easier to push. I just ordered the seido active for the kickstand.
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Worth every cent you spend on that case, especially in badname's case
Try doing without and ending up buying a new phone... ouch, the wallet won't like it