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I having a hard time picking a case I need help willing to spend up to 30 dollars on one
What are you looking for in the case? Drop/shock protection, or just cosmetic protection? There's a lot of cases, but it's really personal preference.
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Also are you using an extended battery or stock battery. That will make a difference too because of the size.
I have tried all three cases from Otterbox for the EVO. They all come with rigid screen protectors (not the flimsy, static ones). The Impact is a silicone case that offers good protection, but like all silicone cases, makes it difficult to get in and out of a pocket or pouch. On the other end, the Defender case offers the best protection, but also doubles the size of the phone. The included snap-in holster/stand only adds to the bulk. Not very practical at all. The middle case, the Commuter, is Best all around case. It is a plastic outer shell and silicone inner providing great protection while making easy to get in and out of pouches and pockets. This case provides the best protection I have seen without adding too much bulk. This case does not fit in the HTC EVO pouch, but it fits nicely in a Droid X pouch.
I use the Innocase from Seidio with a holster. It slides on and protects the phone well. I had one for my Nexus One for a year (I just got my EVO) and never had any quality issues.
I use the Innocase from Seidio with a holster too, but it not worth buying mine already pealling and looks horible
Got my otterbox commuter on eBay for 20 bux the other day after trying out various other cases, couldn't be happier and haven't looked back
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I have the 40 dollar innocase and holster. I rolled my ankle and landed right on my phone that was on my belt. case was pretty scratched up and phone flew out of my holster and landed several feet away. No damage to phone and I am a big guy 275# all on my phone on gravel.
It is time for me to get a new innocase because in places it is cracked, but again I did fall on it. I did notice that the small piece of plastic by the power button cracks. I will buy another case but use my same holster, still in good condition.
case-mate...tough ;D
Ballistic HC, $30 and Uber Tough
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-HA0486-M005-Hard-Case-HTC/dp/B004HM8BZI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1302980879&sr=8-2
I used the Seidio Innocase Rugged for a couple months. Never any issues and good protection, but didn't care for the looks and always removed it as soon as I got home from work.
About 3 weeks ago I bought the Ballistic HC in red/black and absolutely love it! Looks and feels MUCH better than the Seidio. I found my self just removing the outer silicone after work and keeping the case on I like it so much. A co-worker also has the Seidio and is now going to buy the Ballistic after seeing and holding mine. I was originally skeptical of the way the built in screen protector would feel, and/or affect the use of the screen. I was happily surprised at how I don't even know its there, it looks and feels like your touching the actual screen. Plus, what other case can you run over with a car and not damage your phone?!
There is an ebay vendor who has them for under $30 shipped, I received it in 2 days....awesome!!
I just recently not only got an Evo, but I also picked up the Ballistc HC in black and red from Amazon.com. I love this case. It does come with an additional rubber cover that goes over all of it but it's just too big for my pocket at that point.
It comes with an awesome holster if you use phone holsters at all. There is a "oil slick" effect if put the Ballistic on your phone. To get rid of it there is the ballistic baby powder fix (youtube it) or you can do what I did and just install the included screen protector that sticks to the screen.
This thing has some serious heft, you can tell it will withstand a lot of damage.
I paid $26.99 with 2 day shipping because I signed up for Amazon prime for a free month. I ordered it Sunday morning and got it Tuesday morning.
I highly recommend the Ballistic HC.
I currently own the Ballistic, Seido Rugged, Otterbox Defender, Otterbox Commuter, and Trident Cyclops. My two favorites out of all of these cases (yes i know i have alot of cases, hard to decide on which to use), are the Trident Cyclops, and the Otterbox Commuter.
Khilbron said:
I currently own the Ballistic, Seido Rugged, Otterbox Defender, Otterbox Commuter, and Trident Cyclops. My two favorites out of all of these cases (yes i know i have alot of cases, hard to decide on which to use), are the Trident Cyclops, and the Otterbox Commuter.
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Haha same problem here ... have well over hundred dollars in various cases... often switch em out so I feel I get my moneys worth at least haha
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I have the commuter as well and the protection is great but the silicone near the bottom of the case becomes loose and it bothers the hell out of me. They will send a new case with the warranty though.
Edit: Just got my Incipio case and I love it, the Otterbox has been retired.
I'm using the seido innocase active. Works well now but I do want to try the commuter. Reason I didn't buy the commuter is cuz the reviews I read about the the bottom geting loose. But tried it on from the store it looks really good.
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Fendulon said:
I just recently not only got an Evo, but I also picked up the Ballistc HC in black and red from Amazon.com. I love this case. It does come with an additional rubber cover that goes over all of it but it's just too big for my pocket at that point.
It comes with an awesome holster if you use phone holsters at all. There is a "oil slick" effect if put the Ballistic on your phone. To get rid of it there is the ballistic baby powder fix (youtube it) or you can do what I did and just install the included screen protector that sticks to the screen.
This thing has some serious heft, you can tell it will withstand a lot of damage.
I paid $26.99 with 2 day shipping because I signed up for Amazon prime for a free month. I ordered it Sunday morning and got it Tuesday morning.
I highly recommend the Ballistic HC.
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Amazon Prime is free for 1 year for "students". You just need access to a student email account (with a .edu at the end of teh email address) -- either a friend's (or friend's son, etc.) -- for the initial activation email that Amazon sends you.
case mate for 12.99
newegg----search "case mate evo" 1st one =)
i'm ready to purchase a xoom and looking for a good case i know otterbox makes good stuff but i hear it makes the tablet extra bulky is there another good recommendation ?
This one looks pretty good.
Has anyone purchased this Incipio case?
There are a few others on the XDA forum here who said the Incipio case is really good. But as far as non-folio cases go, I really like the Body Glove Phantom. It's sleek, snug, and still gives great access to the ports while still giving the protection.
The otterbox rubber sleeve is fine on its own, its only when you put the shell part on that it becomes too bulky, imho of course, I have since stopped using my otterbox and now just use the motorola folio case.
Staples has the Moto folio case for $10 on clearance but didn't like it. I ended up getting the Moto gel case because I don't have to take it off to fit the desktop dock.
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I tried the Otterbox case but it was too bulky for me. I tried a cheaper CaseLogics case I got from Ebay which worked great with modifications but didn't hold up to well after a few months. I also tried the gel back but was always anxious that I might damage my screen in transit. I finally got the original Moto folio case made for the Xoom and it is the best one I've tried for my needs. Easy access and minimal bulk with built in stand/prop capability. I haven't even taken the Xoom out of it since I put it on a month ago. It is super slim but if you need the extra protection go with the Otterbox.
Same here!
I actually bought mine off refurb at WOOT.
They're having it for 329.99
I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984
ewwww. all 3 of them. tpu or ringke rearth case ftw.
Why do you say that? Do you have the Rearth? How is it? I liked these cases because they look like a colorful otterbox.
thinking about getting a ringke rearth. they look nice. i just think they're ugly because they're so fat and bulky. but you may need the protection so function over form in that case. i don't need that much protection so function and form are equal for me. i had an otterbox once for a nokia e71 and i needed it then, but it was awful big and a pain in the ass sometimes. such a pain that i started carrying in my pocket instead of holster and i lost it somehow. yes, from my pocket. i was pissed.
The 2nd and 3rd resemble the ballistic shell gel cases, but uglier. I have a rearth ringke slim and i like it. I also have a couple diztronic tpu cases and like them as well.
I ended up ordering a Seidio active case for mine $29 after taxes, I looked at other cases that would fit with the extended back but I've always gone with Seidio on my other devices and just couldn't stray away.
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GalaxynexusVZW said:
I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984
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I have the first link case identical. I got it yesterday. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster. Any suggestions are great.
Hmmm, i don't know which to pick. The reason I wanted to buy one off of ebay is because I have $25 ebay bucks. I originally liked the metallic but I heard it was slippery so I'm starting to think I should go with the matte black. Can anyone find one on ebay?
That first one looks sketchy, idk looks cheap. id kinda not get any of those. Just get an Otterbox, thats basically what these are posing. I realize these are cheaper but also these look it. If not then maybe their are other brands that could get you some reliability. I personally dont know because i rocked my D1 naked for two years and im rocking a cruzer on my Nexus. I also have an otterbox as a backup (thats the tough case).
I currently have the otter box but I would like to add some color which is why I am looking at these cases.
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Casemate Pop, $28 ebay multiple colorways
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Whats the thinnest case for gnex besides the ringk rearth case.. $25 beans is to much for a case thats not gonna protect the phone much...
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was just about to start a thread on this!
I bought the Ringke for $25.99, let's see how it goes.
I googled for thin cases and came up with this 0.4mm case (there was another eBay link but seems like the seller's closed his store):
http://www.cell-phone-home.com/tran...ng-galaxy-nexus-i9250-p-876.html#.UFrBufFODJU
$10.99 with free international shipping
Will update on how it fits compared to the Ringke, when it arrives.
SGP Ultra Hybrid. thinnest case.
I've dropped my phone with the ringke on and my phone is completely fine. If you're the extra clumsy type than I don't think you should be looking for the "thinnest case". The ringke protects in all the right areas.
Anybody have an opinion on these cases? I found two I really like but I want some feedback before I purchase.
Ballistic Shell Gel Black
Ballistic Shell Gel White
Thoughts?
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Anybody have an opinion on these cases? I found two I really like but I want some feedback before I purchase.
Ballistic Shell Gel Black
Ballistic Shell Gel White
Thoughts?
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Don't have one but they are cheaper on amazon
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AWESOME case. Built way better than an Otterbox defender (the only thing that isn't as good is probably the warranty policy; they don't advertise it nearly as much as OB about being hassle-free, but perhaps it is- I haven't needed to ever exchange a case.)
It certainly adds lots of bulk so be aware of that...
Here are a few pics-
Buy them! Ballistic protects your phone phenomenally. Personally, I have never dropped my phone yet, but from what I have seen, the Ballistic cases can shield the phone from 7ft+ drops.
I bought the Maxx, which is essentially the same, but comes with a built-in screen protector.
Amazon indeed does have some great deals on these cases. I got the Maxx for $27 (plus shipping) and I saw the standard for around $20.
Be aware of the amount of bulk this case adds to your phone. This case is probably the chunkiest case out there for the Nexus. However, I don't mind because it keeps my phone safe. The case is also a lint magnet, so you would probably have to clean it everyday if you collect tons of dust in your pocket.
Thanks for your input guys!
I see them on sale at PureMobile currently. Might spring for the black Shell Gel one after hearing these great reviews. I am hoping I become an Otterbox convert haha!
I noticed some knock offs out there in the market. Are they made from Ballistic or just ones rejected in production?
Lovin my SG case too btw.