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Review: HTC EVO 4G Seidio Spring-Clip Holster (non-cased phone) (MSRP: US$29.95)
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Easy to remove!
Tight, close fit to show off your shiny, new EVO!
High-quality plastic makes this one tough case and holds the EVO nicely!
Felt backing unlike anything that I have seen in a holster to protect the screen!
Introduction:
I would just like to start off by saying that, like many of you, I absolutely could not wait to get my hands on the brand new Sprint HTC EVO 4G. Also like many of you, the thought of scratching, dinging, or cracking my brand new EVO just makes me cringe. Also, the dust issues that the HTC Hero had drove me crazy, and I couldn’t stand having any dust in or on my EVO. This is precisely why I’ve chosen not to carry my EVO in my pocket (as I have done with every phone I’ve owned before) in favor of carrying it on my belt. The Seidio Spring-Clip Holster provides the exact remedy to my situation, and it does its job wonderfully.
Initial Impressions:
The first thing that I noticed when I opened my holster was the fact that, unlike any that I had used or seen before, it had a felt interior to protect the EVO’s large glass screen from any sort of scratches or potential dust build-up that tends to find its way into plastic cases. The plastic is very solid, and it is fairly hard to flex. Both the belt clip and the spring-clip used to hold the EVO in place are very sturdy and snappy.
Daily Use:
The slanted ridge on the spring-clip makes sliding the EVO into place a breeze. It felt very natural to just slide my EVO into place after just a couple minutes of use. The clip locks it firmly into place, and it even features a tiny groove in the plastic to ensure that it does no come into contact with the EVO’s power button (I didn’t even notice this until I became curious as to why it never triggered standby mode off). In order to make sure that nothing would become of my EVO in some high-speed conditions, I even tested some rapid, short movements to make sure there was no chance of the phone slipping out. The belt clip itself is able to be positioned in seven different positions for whatever you prefer. Personally (as a fairly thin person), I prefer to keep the holster in the upright position for the most comfortable feel. The EVO, being the heavy-weight it is, adds a fair amount of weight to your belt, but everything just feels natural. I actually prefer the weight because it lets me know everything is still there.
Conclusion:
I’d definitely recommend this to anyone getting an EVO who is either concerned about damaging their device or just wants a nice, professional way to carry (and show off!) their EVO. I find that it is worth every cent because the craftsmanship and quality of materials of Seidio products is second to none! I’ve never had any issues with one of their cases, and I don’t expect to have any with my belt clip. I would also like to remind everyone that there is also a holster available that is compatible with Seidio’s Innocase so you can protect your phone with a solid case and carry it on your hip to protect it from dust, dirt, and lint in your pocket.
I'm impressed!
I have the holster/case combo for my Nexus and it is awesome. Best holster i've ever owned for a phone the springloaded top clip is the bees knees LOL Plan to get this same one you have for my EVO.
I just ordered my case and holster combo from Amazon (half the price than the Seido site)
I had a holster like this for my Treo and really liked it, especially how it tightly hugged my side rather than sticking out like many other clip/holster cases.
The one question I have is how well it will work if you have one of those full-body super-thin skins (like Inivisible Shield or the cheaper versions from BestSkinsEver).
From past experience I found that the corners of the skins sometimes tend to peel away from the repeated sliding in/out of the holster. But I love those skins because they completely prevent scratches and add almost no bulk (but no drop-protection).
Hoping they get the caseless model of the Seidio holster on Amazon (less expensive and free shipping with Prime).
I can't take the cover off for the life of me lol
Any tips?
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hchavarria said:
I just ordered my case and holster combo from Amazon (half the price than the Seido site)
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Thanks for the tip, ordered my combo for 39.
I just got this earlier today. Took pics, and was going to write a review, but I see a great one is already up. I really like this.
I wanted a Krusell case, but they don't make the style I want, big enough for the evo. http://krusell.se/products/1/?catid=50&productid=2854
I found this on Amazon, and it comes in a close second, for me. Wanted a way to carry the phone, but did not want a snap on case adding to the considerable size of the evo. Frankly, drop a phone with the Seidio snap on case, and your Evo will be just as well off, without the case.
Anyway, really just a bump to the review. I jumped all around, and could not get the phone to fall off
Great review. I had just ordered my Spring Clip and Phantom Skinz Carbon Fiber skin yesterday and can't wait to get them. Thanks for the great review as it seems I made the right choice.
Does anyone know if full body zagg or the like can be used with these holsters?
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Does anyone know if full body zagg or the like can be used with these holsters?
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Yes. I have the Chromatic Carbon Fiber skin and clear screen guard from Phantom Skinz and it fits perfect.
Excellent write up, thank you. Based in large part on this thread I just got the combo set from amazon. I hope I didn't just get evo_rick_rolled.
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Does anyone know if full body zagg or the like can be used with these holsters?
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you should be ok, might be a little tight tho
also, the holster will leave some marks on the screen protector... where the screen touches the holster on the inside. this is the reason i went with a hard plastic screen protector like http://www.clarivue.com/htc-evo-4g-screen-protector.html
over all i love these holsters, i have used them on 3 diff phones so far... i do have one of these for the naked Evo im not using that im willing to sell... im using the active case and holster now and i have the rugged on its way.
Mayonesa said:
you should be ok, might be a little tight tho
also, the holster will leave some marks on the screen protector... where the screen touches the holster on the inside. this is the reason i went with a hard plastic screen protector like http://www.clarivue.com/htc-evo-4g-screen-protector.html
over all i love these holsters, i have used them on 3 diff phones so far... i do have one of these for the naked Evo im not using that im willing to sell... im using the active case and holster now and i have the rugged on its way.
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I haven't had mine make any marks on my naked screen. Given, that may be because there is no extra thickness from the screen protector and the case it just designed that well.
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
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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.
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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?
I am trying to decide between one of these three cases but can't really decide which since most stores don't have them so I haven't had the chance to actually feel and see how they look on my phone. I'm not in an environment where I drop my phone a lot but I still need a little protection so I was wondering if I could get any recomendations
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do not get the impact
the fit is not good
i cannot comment on the commuter because the defender is the same price and i got the defender, and i like it alot
I've owned the incipio feather and just got the commuter in the mail a few minutes ago. I didn't like how fragile the feather was, so I opted for the commuter for better protection.
As far as fit, I'm pretty happy with it, although the silicone parts that cover the ear speaker and the bottom of the phone are a little floppy if you mess with them. The back of the case is a little slicker than I would like, but the silicone parts on the side give adequate grip. The volume buttons are actually easier to use with the case on than without a case, and the port covers seem great too.
I'd give it a 8/10 because the slickness of the plastic and floppy silicone subtract a bit from an otherwise excellent case.
Get the Commuter
I just got it the other day. It really seems to protect the phone quite well and fits snugly. Adds some bulk, but probably less than the impact.
Pros:
Excellent Phone Protection
Easy to install
Doesn't add too much bulk
Cons:
Rubber attracts lint
Included screen protector isn't figerprint / smudge resistant
Does add some bulk
Definately the Commuter.
I love mine!
I bought the Body Glove a couple weeks ago after finding out I can still use my car dock with it on. (Just barely.) I wanted it because my wife has had a Body Glove on her Captivate since July of last year and it's great. The bg for the atrix is styled a little differently but is just as good. Not too much added bulk either. The phone is a lot easier to hang onto now too.
defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
Do yourself a favor and save the time you will be spending if you get something else, then deciding that you don't like it, returning it, ordering what you should have ordered in the first place...... get the commuter case, it rocks balls!
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defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
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Hell yes get the defender case ur gonna love this case, also go to amazon and get it for $30 thats the best deal ever!!!!! and u can use the clip as a kickstand so thats the best case in the world!
I think of the defender case up last night. So far so good. I always always run the on otter box cases is on my phones between the commuter and the defender you can't go wrong
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Since you said you probably wont drop it and just want a little protection, I would go with the BodyGlove (if the Feather is not an option). Good grip, decent protection, and little added bulk.
I happen to have one for sale too
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...fix=rugged+battery+door+for+motorola+atrix+4g
one of those on the first row. it's Motorola, and its a replacement battery door that also goes around the side edges (covers everything but the screen). NO added bulk, seems perfect
I had the Impact which was nice but flimsy didn't feel great and top and bottom unprotected. Just got the Commuter and love it! Feels great looks great much better protection for $22 delivered from Ebay and the ports are covered!
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i have the commuter on order, will write about how i feel about it once i get it!
I've been liking my bodyglove, had it for a few days, like the added grip and its not too bulky
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This review was classic
rucurringintensity said:
defender
- yes the rubber does attract foreign particles. however i think we all can agree that all electronics share that feature...
but you can just rinse it off while it dries your phone is still fully protected.
-screen protector is built into the shell. no squeegee's. NO bubbles. NO glare!
-fully enclosed and port plugs ( commuter has plugs )
-360 swivel belt clip.
personally i really enjoy this clip/case for its dual face design. you can have the screen facing out to monitor calls, msgs, etc. or you can have it face inward to prevent your screen's death due to evil table corners. there are notches to keep it from falling out.
and it wont. the clip has a curve bottom as well, to keep it from involuntary vehicle exit suicide. which is believed to be caused by occupants jumping in and out of there automobiles. but this has never been confirmed due to lack of witnesses.
-spring clip can be fully expanded and it will lock in place to easily attached or removed.
-belt catch is on the bottom so it won't slip. a.k.a. gypsy clip
- camera, phones jack, ports all have a poly carb gaurd that is flush with the rubber sleeve.
i ordered this thing 2 days before i did the phone on amazon prime so i figured surely i would have it first. Nope i actually had to sit on my hand for 2 days waiting for that case before i opened my phone. but i can say that my phone has never really experienced outside air.
i own the impact too. but i have never wanted to use it this is a great accessory. its worth 30 bucks i'd pay double that.
** if you are in any environment that you fear dust, dirt, abuse, water, kids, heat, beanie babies. this is the best protection offered. and it does add security to accidental loss for wearing it on your side. I will always buy these before my mobile gear everytime.
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vin791 said:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...fix=rugged+battery+door+for+motorola+atrix+4g
one of those on the first row. it's Motorola, and its a replacement battery door that also goes around the side edges (covers everything but the screen). NO added bulk, seems perfect
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Do you have these? I wonder how they fit on the vehicle and multimedia docks.
LastQuark said:
Do you have these? I wonder how they fit on the vehicle and multimedia docks.
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Comes with an insert for the std/media docks. From what I have seen the car dock would most likely still work fine.
I tried the Impact case for a week. It's not snug on the phone and has a tendency to slip off the bottom corners. The impact-absorbing aspect of the phone is excellent however. The thick silicone case can absorb shock quite well.
I returned it. I'm waiting on a Seidio Innocase. Was thinking about the Commuter, but I wanted something a bit thinner.
dam. i jsut bought the impact of amazon for 10 bucks. should oof bought a tpu case instead then.
There is nearly only 3 types of cases out at the market.
First the hard plastic cases that are coming in 2 parts. There are the glossy ones and the trubberized ones in a wide variety of colors and styles at ebay or Amazon. The quality is OK but not perfect. What I like is the good protection in combination with the acceptable increase of size. The problem is that you nearly can't remove the front part of the case without breaking the very small bars fixing the case to the device. I like the rubberized ones most. They are looking more stable to me than the glossy ones. With the case it's more difficult to slide out the QWERTY keyboard. But it's acceptable. What I like very much is the protection of the on/off button and then loudness buttons. Because without the case I öfter press these keys withooany will.
Then there are the leather cases. There are horizontal and vertical ones. I tried to use the ones for the Samsung Galaxy S2 also, they fit. But of course not together with the hard plastic case together. For that I will try cases made for the HTC Sensation XL. I will share my experiences as soon as I get the cases.
The third category are cases that are blocking the hardware keyboard. That unacceptable for me. I tried rubber cases for the Samsung Galaxy S2 and it worked for one but the fitting is not not really good. The thickness of the device is quite different from most other smartphones.
Hope I could help a little bit and will share my upcoming experiences.
Thanks for checking out the cases, did they the leather/rubber ones block the camera at the back or did it have the correct position for the opening?
The leather ones I tried are for pulling out the device before use.
The rubber one I tried had a big camera hole on the back. But I forgot to check the other connector holes but if I remember correctly some cutting work has to be done. But this is possible with the right tools. Sharp knives and hole cutters for leather/paper.
Best thing is to try the case at a shop. Surely some fits better than others. But I think the Galaxy S2 category is the best you can get. The Galaxy Note ones could be also work, because it's taller but thinner.
The first category cases are made for the device and aren't blocking anything.
I wonder if anyone has tried the one-piece Speck cases yet (can't post links yet, but a Google search for "speck captivate glide" should bring up the page on Speck's site). They look good, but I'm curious if they restrict the sliding mechanism or block the keyboard at all.
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Just wanted to share my review, got a hard rubberized case on Amazon from ezbuy123. It's a 2-piece, snap-on. In the past, I've used Otterbox on EVERYTHING, but since they dont have an i927 case out yet, I figured I'd take a chance. The build quality is probably a 3.5/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized, that all is true. The edges of the case around the keyboard area are already starting to get chewed up, and the rubberizing doesnt have any real texture to speak of, I feel like I'm going to drop it when I use it. On the plus side, it isnt a weird neon color, and it doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone.... All in all, I'd be pressed to give it 4/5 overall, it will definitely be replaced with an Otterbox if they ever decide to make a case for the i927.
Speck Sureslider Case
So I just received the Sureslider case today. I bought it for 24 dollars (from versiomobile before they charged 35 ).
Here's my review on it:
It's a one piece piece that has a hard plastic back with polycarbonate. On the front, it's made up of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). The TPE gives the case a lip from the screen of the phone. It still slides when you put it on its face but not by much. Only the top part actually clips onto the phone. The back plate just kinda sticks to the phone.. somewhat. There's basically no restriction when you're sliding it, it feels like it's not even there. Regarding the top keys of the qwerty keyboard, it might've moved a nanometer, but not to significant to affect your typing.
Honestly, I don't think the price of $35 is worth it. I'd say it'd be more fair around 13 dollars. It also comes with a one-year warranty, so maybe that's where the high price came from?
The Sureslider case is technically a "one-piece" but when I got it, somehow the connection between the bottom and top part became loose and the top part came out. Needless to say, i thought it was going to be an easy fix. It wasn't . You can't just "slide" it into one piece since there's a hook and a little clip at the bottom to provide stability. After I managed to get the piece together, I went through the packaging, and there was this small instruction slip. It said "If the case becomes separated by mistake, align the two pieces and fit back together."
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I got the rubberized texture case from ebay (shop4phree*). 5 bucks included shipping. Just to get something on the phone quick before I scractched it. I have to say for being so cheap it has help up surprisingly well. I was going to go for a higher end case at a later time but it's now going on 2 months and I haven't felt the need to switch. The only drawbacks I can see is it interferes with the smoothness of the slide out keyboard (requires a little more finger power to push it up) and the extra bulk it adds makes your top row of keys a little tight when typing(especially with big fingers).Ive dropped my phone a couple of times and it has held intact.
Im a cheap bastard so my $5 case works great for me.
Amzer cases
Well i managed to snap the feelers on my first case (the black rubberized one), so I've moved on to an Amzer case from Amazon. It's a 2-piece, snap-together advertised as "one piece". The build quality is probably a 3/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized on the back half, but the front half is clear hard-poly that looks awful (definitely not at all like what the pic on Amazon makes it look). It doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone, but it is slightly bulkier than the previous case I reviewed. Hopefully Otterbox will come up with a case for the i927 soon, I'm quickly tiring of these cases...
L4T
http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=6439
Haven't tried any of them but their stuff is good.
Body Glove Captivate Glide
I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
Does anyone know of a otterbox case from another phone that would fit this one for protection? (commuter or defender)
And what about silicone cases? Soft ones I mean..
There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
Mom is with ATT so she picked the Captivate Glide cuz I have Epic. LoL Basically, she also want a slide-out keyboard.
I ordered this for her on eBay.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=64678
One problem, the sellers posted different quality. Some say hard plastic and some say rubberized. I went with a seller that said rubberized with good reviews. $7 with free shipping. I'm waiting on that to arrive and see how it feels
Just a question, since I'm not a native english speaker:
what does 'rubberized' mean? Does the term refer to a hard case with soft grip or to a flexible silicone-like case that you can even bend and it keeps the shape?
Thanks
clpo13 said:
I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
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I got the same one from AT&T.
I agree with your comments. This case is much better quality than the no-name clear ones I've seen elsewhere. It is a pain to install / remove, but I like it tight, lol. I've had cases for other phones where it comes off easy, and they become a pain in the @ss.
They are the most expensive I've seen, but worth the price if it saves your phone from just one concrete ground fall.
-Am
hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
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hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
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Thank you
just ordered the 3 in 1 combo case/holster for about $18 with free shipping...hoping its worth the money, i like the idea of the holster but i have a feeling the case and holster will be made out of cheap plastic....
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There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
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in their official site i cant find anything about that case, strange.
Just wanted to do a review of some cases I bought and tried recently for my LGOG, hoping the info would be useful to other people. There are some other good and cheap options available online, but these are the ones I tried first-hand. I am really happy with all three of them, so here's the proof that sometimes you get more than you pay for...
First, a generic sleeve picked up at a local dollar store while I was waiting for my Amazon order to arrive. For just $2, it's pretty much as good as free. Simple, but ingenious: two pieces of synthetic leather (it's high quality, smooth, soft, and doesn't stink) stitched together, but with an added pullout ribbon that is surprisingly convenient, and works wonderfully to get the phone out. My wife was quite amused by the way it worked (as was I ). Sized perfectly for my phone, and looks pretty nice and elegant, too. Excellent basic protection sleeve, considering the price. Highly recommended, if you prefer your phone naked, but still want reasonable protection carrying it around. Five stars from me!
Next comes the Diztronic case, ordered from Amazon. It's a low-profile TPU wrap-around skin that looks and works much better than it costs. Very nice soft touch finish, clean design with precise cutouts, sharp looks and enough protection for daily use. The fit is perfect, feels like this phone was born in it. Some people on Amazon complain that it peels the screen protector at the edges due to a tight fit, but I don't use screen protectors, so I don't care. Adds very little bulk, but gives a nice protection around the bezel, so you can safely lay your phone face down. It also levels the protruding camera lens cover on the back, so it doesn't get scratched easily. One thing that seems weird at first is that the design around the volume and power buttons is very different. But then I realized how much it actually helps -- the power is recessed deeply in the cutout, making it much less prone to accidental presses, while still easily reachable with a fingertip. Very convenient. It would be nice to have a better grip on the sides (like a diamond pattern or something), but even as is, this case still makes the phone much less slippery than naked. And I didn't like the prominent logo on the back, as I prefer all my things with as little branding as possible (ideally, none, but that's just wishful thinking). Four stars (minus one for the grip and the logo).
The last one is a cheap dual-layer case pretending to be an OtterBox, also from Amazon. I saw this case there under different brands; mine was Aimo. I used OtterBox cases in the past, and to be honest, this one is quite impressive in comparison. Pretty much the same design features (except the port covers), build quality and the level of protection as Commuter series, but for just a small fraction of a price. And it has a handy folding stand on the back, which works in both portrait and landscape. If you are reeeally nitpicky, you might find the fit between the inner silicone layer and the outer hard shell a tiny bit loose along the top and bottom edges, but hey, it's not exactly an OtterBox, OK? Again, you really have to look hard and close to notice this. All the cutouts are precise, and the buttons are nice and light to the touch. Note that this case is quite bulky, and doesn't match the design style of the phone itself, so some people may not like it for its aesthetics. But as far as protection goes, this is probably the best option for this kind of money. This case is available in different colour combinations. Nothing beats black for me, but you can get yours in neon pink, if you want. Five stars, hands down!
Thanks for these suggestions and pics.
My first case for OG was Nilkins hard plastic case - at first it may look good, but actually is a piece of you know what. The rubber layer on the case started to peel off after 2 weeks first on the corners then the rest, due to this the phone looked ugly. After a while corners just broke off completely. All this happened with regular use without any extremes.
The next one I bought was a bit cheaper also from China - TPU X Type soft silicon I guess. I've been using it for many months now and it havent changed a bit. Good protection, looks nice and I guess it wont change forever unless you cut it with scissors
So yes, cheap can be good, but buyer beware as some cheap cases will be a headache.
I have this one:
aliexpress: /item/Genuine-Brand-New-IMAK-Crystal-series-PC-Ultra-thin-Hard-Skin-Case-Cover-Back-For-LG/1027800082.html
Phone looks nice in it. The plastic is sturdy, but it scratches easily. However it's a cheap one so no risk in trying it.
And the classic one gel case:
aliexpress: /item/Hot-Sale-8Colors-S-Curve-Line-Shape-High-Quality-Soft-TPU-Rubber-Wave-Gel-Soft-Skin/1310173671.html[/url]
This offers complete protection, but it's ugly.
PS: Just copy rest of URL after aliexpress.com to see it. I'm not allowed to post links.
First case I got was this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QuickSan...lePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f25597db6&_uhb=1
It still works great to this day, but peeled the screen protector off.
I have had many E975 cases, flip ones, rubber and hard ones.
Currently I am using the LgOg official bumper and it is a dream, sometimes the holes are tight but I simply file them and they work fine
The bumper: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181246366449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649