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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.

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

LancerV said:
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

brian2220 said:
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.

dLo GSR said:
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

TfzSCVang said:
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.

dLo GSR said:
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

Fishbone Case Question

I have read the reviews on this case for other phones but I was wondering if anyone has one on their SII. I'm mostly worried about how it works with an Invisible Shield screen protector. Many cases bubble it up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-T989-Hercules-Natural-Turquoise-Fishbone-Accessory-Case-Cover-/330646897364?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfc1742d4#ht_2390wt_1139

I got one in my stocking for Christmas.
I really like it. Buttons are very easy to push..feels great in my hands and the case itself is an excellent fit.
Doesn't make my screen protector bubble up or anything.
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Vinsane said:
I got one in my stocking for Christmas.
I really like it. Buttons are very easy to push..feels great in my hands and the case itself is an excellent fit.
Doesn't make my screen protector bubble up or anything.
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Would you say it provides a good amount of protection, especially around the edges?

Yes a fair amount...it covers up the edges nicely... will your phone survive a 15ft fall? Probably not..but a normal out of pocket or off lap it will do just fine.
My only complaint so far is it is a lint magnet... haha
But looks stellar with my theme too
I'm happy with it overall.
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*gasp* That is so cool! Thanks for posting the link, I just ordered a purple one

Ive had my white one for about 3 weeks now and have dropped mine a couple of times from about bathroom sink high i dont have nary a scratch on it! Only thing i would say is get a much better Screen protector for it other than the one that comes with the case. Now All it needs now is replacement shells without having to purchase a hole new case so you can change colors!

To the owners of this case:
What is the quality of the rubber? Is it a cheap flimsy feeling or a harder solid rubber?
Does anyone notice their phone getting unusually warm with this case on when in use?

I got a blue one , i personally love this case i mean for 9 bucks i dont think you can go wrong, the rubber isnt the best grade but thats why i got rid of my D30 case because it was to hard and pushing the buttons was a pain in the ass. I think for price you cant go wrong here....and i havent noticed my phone getting warm with normal use

I have this case and what I have noticed is that it causes your phone to echo. When my friends call me, they always complain that they can hear themselves talking. The echo disappears when I take off the case.

ktan004 said:
I have this case and what I have noticed is that it causes your phone to echo. When my friends call me, they always complain that they can hear themselves talking. The echo disappears when I take off the case.
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Odd, never had this issue myself - I have 3 of these cases. 1 for me, 2 for the G-friend, they work great - the inner rubber is flimsy but the plastic part firms it up enough. Its a daily driver, just dont expect otter box or trident grade here.
I retired my Fishbone for the Seidio I got for Christmas

I have one and love it. Fits great, really seems to protect it well. WELL worth the money.
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Got mine today & while I like it, it seems to suffer from the same flimsy sides-syndrome as the Incipio case. Also, I ordered the purple one but apparently their interpretation of purple is hot pink. I HATE pink. This happens way too often, I'm just gonna start ordering blue from now on >:[

If you actually got the wrong color, contact them. I ordered white and got black, and they refunded like half of money.
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These cases look pretty sweet, i may take a shot at one

I love the way it looks, Only thing that concerns me is the Lint Magnet...I work in a dusty factory.. -_-

I've got this one. I like it. The rubber is really "squishy" which makes buttons easy to push (unlike previous cases I've gotten), while the fishbone keeps the shock absorbing rubber in place and then provides good physical protection. Then there is the aspect of how cool it looks.

Phace said:
Only thing i would say is get a much better Screen protector for it other than the one that comes with the case.
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or don't get something as useless as a screen protector. send me the money you waste on it please. Many thanks. Screen protectors.........sigh.....please.

I got mine two days ago and the next day I ordered a Trident Aegis case. The Fishbone looks cool, no doubt about it. It's also hard to go wrong with a case that you can buy for $3.90 on Amazon. However, the silicone is loose on the sides and I'm disappointed that because the plastic shell doesn't wrap around the sides except for the corners, the middle of the plastic is not securely attached. When I talk on the phone it pulls very easily. I'll keep it as a backup, but I don't want to use it as a daily.

I had a Fishbone Case for my Epic 4g and my Evo 4g. Loved them both. I was always sad there wasn't one for the NS but now I have one for my SGS2 and just as great. I love them because they are freaking cheap (paid $5 shipped from amazon) and they look fantastic. I've never had a problem with protection either since they are soft gel it basically absorbs drops (not huge ones, obviously) very well. Also, given that I have full ghost armor on the phone it still fits perfectly where as my d30 didn't.

So I took Telekinetic's advice & contacted the seller, and they're replacing the pink fishbone with this case. It's not a fishbone, but it looks awesome & the design promises to solve the floppy sides problem.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...675410?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45ffe0f192
This seller is really awesome BTW, very nice, very accomodating, and they're not even making me send the original case back

How do you guys stand phone cases?

Last month I dropped my phone on bricks which cracked the screen badly. I got the screen repaired by Samsung but the sides bordering the bezel still have some scuffs. I put on a case to cover up the scuffs (and protect the phone too) but I really hate it. My phone is bulkier, I have to take off the case to get access to the battery and the case collects a ton of dust. How do you all survive with a case on your phone?

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Last month I dropped my phone on bricks which cracked the screen badly. I got the screen repaired by Samsung but the sides bordering the bezel still have some scuffs. I put on a case to cover up the scuffs (and protect the phone too) but I really hate it. My phone is bulkier, I have to take off the case to get access to the battery and the case collects a ton of dust. How do you all survive with a case on your phone?
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You have to shop around to get the right one. I bought the kickstand version offered by Sprint, it adds very little bulk, offers full access to all ports/buttons, slides easily in and out of pockets (isn't gel) and it has a kickstand (did I mention that already?).
Now, if I drop my phone on pavement from a high enough distance it's probably not going to offer me the same protection those huge, bulky otter box cases offer but I'm willing to take my chance.

easy i like to keep my phone in good shape. sure its slim profile is nice but is it nice all scratched to hell? lol i had/have a ballistics case which makes it really bulky, i got use to it and could slip it in/out of my pocket. Now i have the tpu extended battery case and its fine also.

I use silicon cases. They don't add very much size at all.

I just use the cheapo gel case i mean it slips off when I need to, stays on the rest of the time. It absorbs the impact in ways hard cases can't. But yeah the trade off on those is its about twice as thick as the thinnest hard case which really only helps with scratches.

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I use silicon cases. They don't add very much size at all.
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I agree with this. I have a silicon Tough Case (TC). Bought it from amazon for like $10. It is light and very thin. With the thin profile of my phone, with the case on ts still thinner than most other smartphones without a case. But i here were your coming from it is way better bare back.

Ive had mine since release day. Never once put a case on it. Dropped it pretty good at least 10 times and still no screen cracks or major dents. I will say that "Cheap plastic" helped it a ton. Try that with your glass iphone or metal framed phone, I bet you will get screen cracks and paint chips and large dents. I hate cases. Also I advise anybody and everybody to get their phone from Besy Buy Mobile. Their insurance is deducible free and virtually unlimited (every two weeks you can smash your phone to smithereens if you want) Cant go wrong. Never need to worry about a case or screen protectors.

Honestly the first time you drop it good with a case you just made your money back, so that helps me. Not to mention the Trident Aegis case = a hair thinner than the og evo. Sure, it isn't all sexy and skinny, but it'll still be beautiful years from now

I actually prefer my epic 4g touch with my tpu case over it being naked. But the the case has a very small form factor. On my OG epic I didn't like a case though.
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I use this thing. It takes an extra second to put it back in but I know it's secure.
I'm in construction (electrician) so I need something that won't slip from my hands while perched atop a ladder and won't get scuffed when clipped to my tool belt. I will gladly clean the case on a regular basis rather than lament a dirty, scuffed, and hard to replace rear panel. (Hard in terms of getting a new one.)
If I didn't need it for work, I would probably get one, albeit a thinner, more subtle one.

I look at it as a give and take. Sure I give up a little in terms of looks, but when it comes time to upgrade to another phone I am always able to get top dollar for my old phone.
Give the Sedio Active case a try. It is reasonably thin and you do not lose sensitivity on the volume and power buttons.

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Honestly the first time you drop it good with a case you just made your money back, so that helps me. Not to mention the Trident Aegis case = a hair thinner than the og evo. Sure, it isn't all sexy and skinny, but it'll still be beautiful years from now
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i completely agree .
i actually had my e4gt for 2 days on the second day i dropped it and cracked the internal screen ,and i lost all my new years pics because the screen would not turn on at all .
but i also bought the trident aegis case . It looks quite cool imo . and i have a better hold of the phone as well. ive dropped it several times now and all i get is a bounce

I use a case no, no screen protector.
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I'm always on!

Nine dollars is a much smaller price to pay than $150 or $499.99. That's how I stand it.
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I got my phone in Dec after not having a phone from Feb - Dec last phone was iPhone 4, tried adding a line during black friday's .01 cent cell phone sale and amazon rep told me sale went until Dec 5 when tried to purchase it they said I was wrong, took 3 sup's before one actually said they do record every conversation and then hear the rep tell me the wrong details however thye where good on the .01 sale.
Got the phone and was given a zagg screen for Christmas and when I dropped it in March and it broke the glass I was glad I had the screen because it kept it in tact until I got the replacement for the $100 insurance so now I have extendable battery in order totally use the phone as intended but no extra case fits.
I like the extra weight and size the ext battery adds feels better in hand but totally believe in zagg screen for occasional dropping if there was an otter box for safety that would support ext batt I would totally get it since I've dropped the .01 and had to pay $100 for new.
I will say this about the screen, since it was already broken I tried scratching it with everything from a screwdriver to a chisel point file and it would not scratch makes me wonder why it is so fragile it breaks when dropped. Only reason I would use the zagg screen is to keep the broken glass in place otherwise I wouldn't have a screen cover.

I have a baby and he grabs my phone, bangs it on things, and knocks it off tables. My case and screen protector are a necessity.
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Matte TPU case adds virtually no bulk to the phone at all. It's really a perfect fit and looks great. Twice over the last 2 days I asked friends if they liked my case and they replied, "what case?". That says it all.

I got a cheap ass case from eBay, solely for the purpose of making my phone weigh something. It adds almost nothing, maybe a 1/8 inch. But, I must say I like it a lot. My kids dropped my phone twice, and not a single scratch. The case held like a champ. Well worth the $6 I paid for it.
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I got a cheap ass case from eBay, solely for the purpose of making my phone weigh something. It adds almost nothing, maybe a 1/8 inch. But, I must say I like it a lot. My kids dropped my phone twice, and not a single scratch. The case held like a champ. Well worth the $6 I paid for it.
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Lol
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HHI Clear flexible TPU case for $.99

So, I went on a limb and ordered this:
http://www.handhelditems.com/matte-back-clear-flexible-case-p-201349.html
I would say I hope I don't regret it, but it was $.99 + about $3 for shipping. It hasn't shipped yet, but they provided a tracking number last night.
It's clear, has a cutout for the power button it appears, and I hope it works well. Just worried about it stretching out like the silicone on my current phone did. I'm not that familiar with TPU, so hoping that's not an issue.
Edit: I just got this case. It shipped in about 5 days by ups. It very thin but also makes me unsure if it'll absorb any impact at all. The first thing I noticed I think back is frosted, not completely clear. It's also not curved, but flat all around. I'm curious how well this will fit. The frosted back has a subtle texture to I as well, make it comfortable to hold and not slippery. The power button and all ports are exposed, only the volume buttons are covered and they feel stiff.

gk1984 said:
Just worried about it stretching out like the silicone on my current phone did. I'm not that familiar with TPU, so hoping that's not an issue.
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The TPU case on my Galaxy S Captivate is still fine after almost 3 years. No stretching whatsoever. I don't take it on/off often though, so that may shorten the life. It is certainly not like the silicone I have seen on other cases (specifically a GS3 Defender case that a friend has) which is very loose and has already been replaced once or even twice.

Dazrin said:
The TPU case on my Galaxy S Captivate is still fine after almost 3 years. No stretching whatsoever. I don't take it on/off often though, so that may shorten the life. It is certainly not like the silicone I have seen on other cases (specifically a GS3 Defender case that a friend has) which is very loose and has already been replaced once or even twice.
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This is encouraging. Could be a dollar well spent.

It's definitely not a bad purchase for $1. The only thing you need to be aware of with TPU cases like that is they retain heat, which can be really crappy if you're doing some hardcore gaming or have the phone sitting on your dash. As far as protection goes, my requirement is that the case has a lip that comes out a bit from the face of the phone. That way if I drop it face down my screen (hopefully) won't get scratched.

Does anyone know if AT&T stores have any HTC One cases / screen protectors yet.
OP - thanks for the case link. I picked one up also.

Now they gave me $1 store credit. I bought this case and only paid shipping if I decide to spend my 1 on something else.
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gk1984 said:
Now they gave me $1 store credit. I bought this case and only paid shipping if I decide to spend my 1 on something else.
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Damn...you could have bought mine...LOL.

iFalcon said:
Damn...you could have bought mine...LOL.
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Well... I'm not saying yes, but I looked at the rest of their accessories and don't want/need anything else...

gk1984 said:
Well... I'm not saying yes, but I looked at the rest of their accessories and don't want/need anything else...
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Agree completely...nothing else interests me.

This case came today, but I won't have time for a day or more to show it off or describe it.
But I did want to let everyone know I isn't completely clear. The back I will frosted clear. This is misleading from their page. We'll see how I looks when I get the phone.
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I haven't been using this case much because I preferred my Speck clear case - well, the rubber/silicone trim around the volume buttons and usb port are streatching badly... so I put this $1 tpu case on instead finally. Dropped my phone on the asphalt last night from just below my shoulders. Phone landed on a corner and did a few flips. No damage what-so-ever. Not even a dent on a corner. Also have a Rhino Shield MK II on too, so if there would have been any screen damage, the shield did it's job well too.