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Vibrant Cyclops Case

Trident has cases ready to sell the day after Thanksgiving in Orange, Blue, Green and Gray!!
tridentcase.com
and look on youtube

http://www.tridentcase.com/product_31_19.html
looks pretty sturdy. might pick it up to at least review it

looks like an otterbox defender case (that i've been waiting for). i guess the wait is over. hello cyclops

http://www.youtube.com/tridentcase

Wow, looks like you could fling your phone off the wall and have no damage with that case.

Pre-ordered!!!!

Bought one too... it was $40 with shipping. Still cheaper than Otterbox and Casemate.

Yea, this looks pretty nice. This is the top case on my list so far... but unfortunately I am going to need a case which fits over the extended battery, because I bought two upgraded 3500mah batteries which should be here any day. The extended batteries require a modified backing that will not work with any standard cover.

Yep I will be getting one of these.... Otterbox is taking too long.....
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I have a case that I bought from daydeal.com, its a hybrid case made from hard plastic on the back and soft tpu on the sides, it pretty good.
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I got the Cyclops case yesterday. Overall here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros:
#1: Offers very good protection for the phone, will protect it from typical drops and falls.
#2: Shipping was quick (2 days). Came from California
#3: Has a nice non slip grip. Overall feels solid and not too bulky.
#4: External buttons work well (volume, on/off)
Cons:
#1: The rubber lining collects lint from pockets
#2: The covers for USB port and headphone jack are difficult to lift up.
#3: The built in screen protector has some kind of "haze" (like you see when oil is mixed with water) and I tried cleaning it off but its still there. Not sure if that is something that will dry out over a few days.
#4: It didn't come with an extended headphone jack adapter, the video shows one in the package. I haven't tried my headphones with it so may not need it but somewhat false advertisement with the adapter in the video.
While I am satisfied with the Cyclops I still like my TPU case better. Just my 2 cents.

i also got my cyclops case today(in white) and the headphone jack is extremely accessible i.e. i took a really fat cord from my senheiser's and it fits with tons of room to spare. im not sure why they said they would include an adapter for it and not send one its kinda weird. i also have the oily haze you were talking about but i can only see it if the screen is off
side note: dont touch the part of the plastic that touches the screen...it has a conductive layer and the more you touch it the less responsive it gets (i had an otterbox defender case for my HD2 and i wiped the inside of the screen protector and it was just not responsive anymore
in my opinion it looks nicer than the defender would have and has a better name.
trident cyclops > otterbox defender
as for the lint in your pocket thats the price you pay for having a linty pocket heh heh
only thing i find weird is the double over the micro usb port: it has a cover built into the phone...and one built into the case just remember to open the port before you put it in the case cuz its hard to slide it open with the case on
tl;dr i give it an 9/10 only because it does make the phone kinda thick
trident cyclops > otterbox defender (that they never made heh heh)

How long did it take to ship?

damn i really wish i could get this case but 2 things are keeping me from buying it
1. I don't like that pre-installed screen protector i use zagg and i wanna keep using it
2. I have a front facing camera, yea i know i can drill out a hole so #1 is the main reason

darksandz93 said:
damn i really wish i could get this case but 2 things are keeping me from buying it
1. I don't like that pre-installed screen protector i use zagg and i wanna keep using it
2. I have a front facing camera, yea i know i can drill out a hole so #1 is the main reason
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I took off the pre-installed protector. I have the Zagg screen protector and it looks/works great. The pre-installled protector is held on with a little dab of glue and its easy to pry off with your fingers.

zerosource said:
How long did it take to ship?
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Shipping was real quick-- 2 days

The point of the preinstalled SP is that it covers the biggest hole in the case. Now say you spill a glass of water on the front of your phone, then it will likely just pour right inside the case. Perhaps a light bead of silicon under the edge would replace this feature, but then removing the case would be difficult. Just some thoughts.

just so everyone can get in on it, mertiline.com has these cases for 24.99 right now

meh no belt clip

Anyone else having problem with the home button not working while the phone is in the case?

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.

Norwester said:
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.

ClevelandWheeler said:
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

Cyclops Case for vibrant from Trident. general review.

So fairly recently i purchased the Cyclops case from Trident after watching
bobofosho123 video review and figured i'd make a post about the case and raise awareness of a good case
The case overall is great. It added the bulk and safe to grasp feel to the phone, without the case I always feel like i'll crush it in my bear like grip
Ordered it in White, probably a mistake as the white took on a dirty color to it rather quickly. the white plastic on the back side feels soft and gentle. And the silicon outer ring is great for what it does. I've launched the phone outta my lap a few times getting out of my truck and everything is all stars and sparkles still (good).
Has the built in screen protector which I have not noticed to alter the touch sensitivity at all, (also great at protecting.) And just about 0 picture alteration. The protector also covers the light sensor... which i have noticed causes the phone to not recognize it's not near your face after a call is over.
-so i cut it out- and everything is swell again.
The power and volume buttons on the side work wonderfully with the silicon strip over them.
**Couple other downsides for me, might have been the molding on the silicon for my specific case, but the tabs to pull the plug out of the usb and headphone jack seemed almost non existent making it rather hard to open them up.
And the seperatly purchased holster has been out of stock forever. ((((EDIT)))) finally in stock and ordered
because of this I put the phone in my pocket and like most silicon and gel cases it collects pocket fuzzies of doom rather well.
the closeness of the bezel near the screen does make it hard to bring down the notification slide. ( but i use the swipe down gesture in ADW for that anyways.)
After having quite a few cases, the casemate you can get at the tmobile store, the gel cases, some plasticy snap ons, just a generic belt holster thing, otterboxes case. I will stick with the cyclops.
All in all worth every $$ it cost. I.M.O.

I have to say that I disagree, I originally purchased this case and I was disgusted by the quality.
In my experience the built in screen cover really took away a lot of screen sensitivity. I had to apply a lot more pressure to type any of the letters on the side of the screen, even using when using swype! So I ended up removing the built in screen protector, it was no big deal it popped out with a little pressure.
The next problem I had with this case was the headphone and micro usb port connectors, the phone already has a usb dust shield built in so why protect it? They were just too hard to remove and I use my vibrant daily to listen to music and to transport files between home and school so this was another annoyance.
I used the case for about two weeks before I could not stand the bulk and the cheap feel of this case, I swear the silicone would pop out of place every time I put it in my pocket.
After everything was said and done I went back to my body glove case and used it until it broke because I dropped my phone while riding my bike then I ordered up an otterbox and could not be happier. Best case for the vibrant in my opinion, slim, no frills and plenty of protection.
Don't buy one of these cases it is a waste of $30, trident cases are nothing but poorly designed bs.

I also have the Trident case and am.very happy with it. It provides wonderful protection for me. The only
Issue for me is that it is not pretty to look at lol I'm s girl lol. The black and grey.was the best looking out of the selection and goes quite well with the Trigger rom I love so much. I like the look of the Otterbox and may purchase one in the future. For ultimate protection I would recommend the Cyclops case. No issues with the screen protection at all.
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What case do you use?

What is a good minimal case for the Atrix?
I care more about feel than protection.

If you use or are going to be using any of the docks, don't bother with an actual case. Too much of a pain to deal with every time you dock and undock (I used to think otherwise!).
I took mine off because it now just goes between my desk or pocket and the vehicle dock.
That said, if you are not using a dock, this case from Seido is rock-solid and looks great, Comes in several colors, this one just happens to match my roadster.
(while I really wouldn't characterize this case as "minimal," compared to an Otter Box, it is!)

I've been using a Seidio Surface for about a week:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=mobile&field-keywords=seidio+surface+atrix
Very impressed with the quality of this case which feels good and is very slimline and lightweight yet still sturdy.
You'll find video reviews of the case on Youtube which may be helpful.
The added advantage for you living in the US is you will only have to pay about half the amount I did to get one posted over here to the UK!

I was using an otterbox.. But i find it makes it hard to swipe at the edges of the phone so I'm back to being bare

I had a Speck candy shell case for awhile, but I found it made the screen smudge when I would try to clean it so I took it off.
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incipio feather slim case

ultra slim leather pouch sena cases

I use Body Glove that I got at the at&t store. I've loved it from the start. I don't know how good it is for protection, but I like that iit doesn't feel like it'll slip out of your hand and it's easy to take off (miui ROM makes me have to battery pull sometimes.)
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nunjabusiness said:
If you use or are going to be using any of the docks, don't bother with an actual case. Too much of a pain to deal with every time you dock and undock (I used to think otherwise!).
I took mine off because it now just goes between my desk or pocket and the vehicle dock.
That said, if you are not using a dock, this case from Seido is rock-solid and looks great, Comes in several colors, this one just happens to match my roadster.
(while I really wouldn't characterize this case as "minimal," compared to an Otter Box, it is!)
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This is the exact case I'm using on my Atrix too! I love this case, I even got the same color hahaha. I like that it doesn't hinder the fingerprint scanner in any way. and the grip on it is solid.

Otterbox Impact

this one:
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Motorol..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item415a500388
nothing special but does it's job

Incipio feather, but they keep cracking. Even though the company is great and has already sent me replacements twice.
I have ordered these now

Doesn't really qualify as a "case" as such, but a full body kit from Zagg definitely qualifies as minimal. I take pretty good care of my phones and hate the extra bulk in my pocket so it works for me. Having said that, these don't help much in a fall...

I've used several cases but ended up with just the zagg front. The battery cover completely covers the corners so I didn't feel the extra bulk of a case was really worth the extra protection. Plus they're cheap to replace and cases are a pain when using docks.

quicklyspent said:
I've used several cases but ended up with just the zagg front. The battery cover completely covers the corners so I didn't feel the extra bulk of a case was really worth the extra protection. Plus they're cheap to replace and cases are a pain when using docks.
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First time you drop on one of those corners on concrete - You'll wish you had a case

I have....twice. Both from above waist height. Battery cover is scratched but that's it. I could replace it but, meh.
For all their shortcomings in the software department, Motorola actually makes some well built hardware.

quicklyspent said:
I have....twice. Both from above waist height. Battery cover is scratched but that's it. I could replace it but, meh.
For all their shortcomings in the software department, Motorola actually makes some well built hardware.
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You are amazingly lucky you haven't shattered the screen! You know what they say though, 3rd time's the charm! lol

I, too, have gone caseless. I've got a screen protector on it, but I figure that all the corners and back panel are just a piece of cheap plastic. When it comes time to resell my phone I'll just buy a shiny new backplate for the same price as a nice case. It's worked for almost a year now.

It depends on your taste, but the Otterbox case I bought is actually pretty good protection and slim factor. Only thing is that you lose the ability to use the docks.

I've gone case-less also. Due to the slippery feel, I definitely wanted a case but there wasn't a good, grippy option that could still be used with the cardock. Surprisingly enough, I've trained myself to grip the phone carefully and its only been dropped once but with no damage (from 6 feet high). Moto builds tanks.

Otterbox Defender for Lumia 900 Review

I've recently picked up an otterbox defender for my 900. I dont have pictures but there's a video i watched on youtube before purchasing the case.
First off, for those who don't know, there are two cases for the 900, the communter and defender. The commuter appealed to me more due to the thinner form factor, but upon trying it on, there were several openings where dust/dirt could get in from everyday use, and the inner silicone did not exactly fit like a glove. Also, unlike the defender, the headphone jack is left open and lacks a "built in" screen protector. (you get a typical plastic stick on protector) So i went with the defender.
Like the commuter, it is a 2 part case, except the silicone is on the outside of the hard shell enclosing the phone. Unlike the commuter though, the defender comes with a belt clip/kickstand. Not very useful to me but maybe some of you use a beltclip.
The first thing you'll notice with the defender is it is thick, and by thick i mean it literally doubles the thickness of the phone. It seems cumbersome at first, but i've been using it for about 3 days and im getting used to it. Probably not for those who want to keep the form factor of the phone. It does however fit in my pocket no problem. no Lin issues with the silicone either. Also, you can put your phone facedown now because theres a 2 cm ridge from the screen. (check videos/online photos you'll know what i mean)
I've had otterboxes before (iphone 3GS, dell streak) and the Lumia otterbox is a huge improvement form the older ones. Previous otterboxes i've had slighty scratches the phone when clicked together, but the Lumia version has a layer of foam inside to prevent sliding/abrasion within the case and dirt/dust entry. It's also easier to take apart imo. The bulit in screen protector is excellent (however if you are currently using a stick on protector you need to peel it off or else ur screen sensitivity will become utter crap (you'll have to press really hard).
The outer silicone is also different form other otterboxes, it's stiffer, more difficult to put on but stays in place. switches now have a more "clickier" feeling, probably due to the switches being elevated by the silicone. The whole phone is basically covered, including the chrome at the back which is nice for a change. The only things left unprotected are the mics on the top and bottom (speaker grille)
I only have a couple complaints:
Price - it IS a 60 dollar case with taxes and everything.
The touch buttons at the bottom are a bit hard to press; sometimes my finger doesnt register due to the risen edge surrounding the front of the phone. It is a tad bit annoying but i rather put up with a minor inconvenience than shatter my phone's screen from a drop.
Overall I'd give this case an 8/10.

I have no clue how you can ruin the phone's amazing design with such bulku cases.
I have the original Nokia gel case and this case does justice to the phone's design.

I bought the Commuter but it was a lot bigger than I expected. Well, a lot thicker anyway. I loved the commuter for the iPhone 4 but it's just too big for my taste on the L900. I did end up buying the Speck Fitted for the L900 and it's a great case without too much bulk, however I do still really like the gel case cuz it looks like there isn't even a case on the phone

LordGreylock said:
however I do still really like the gel case cuz it looks like there isn't even a case on the phone
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Yeah the OEM Nokia gel case is unbelievably unobtrusive. People still have a hard time believing me that the phone is actually in a case.

xsever said:
Yeah the OEM Nokia gel case is unbelievably unobtrusive. People still have a hard time believing me that the phone is actually in a case.
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Same here, with the gel case everyone asks me if there is a case on it, and when I tell them there is they comment on how they can't even tell.
I was tempted to buy the Defender just cuz I sometimes I need that on my phone, but it's just insanely huge to me, I couldn't deal with it. I am also a strong advocate against men wearing skinny jeans too so, I don't have problems putting phones in my pocket lol.

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I am also a strong advocate against men wearing skinny jeans too so, I don't have problems putting phones in my pocket lol.
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Hahahaha thumbs up!

I won't buy this, you know.. Its like fitting your sexy Lumia 900 with a garbage bag..
If its smaller and thinner, perhaps I will consider.
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