Anyone want to trade their epic touch for a mint black evo 3d with 2 extra anker batteries, wall battery charger, leather pdair side holster, and a couple of tpu cases?
Where are you located?
green bay Wisconsin
darn, not close enough for me to do an in person trade. I'm not even sure I wanted to do it but you being a little closer to Chicago would have made it harder for me not to trade.
Guess I never thought about the fact that I would be without a phone unless the trade involved overnight shipping on both ends.
That was my exact thinking.
Anyone near Green Bay, WI that would want to do this trade? I am willing to throw some cash in with the deal as well.
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Hi, yes, it seems I'm too cheap to own an EVO. I really don't want to pay $25 for an Seidio Active even though they seem to currently be the best cases available. I'd like something with drop protection, but not sure of what actually offers it. I don't want to spend over $15 since I need two of them (wife and I).
Do the TPU cases offer any drop protection? What about the Amzer Silicone Jelly Skins?
Thanks for any help, I've done quite a bit of searching and haven't found much with regard to drop protection (even for the Active).
Has anyone dropped their phone with no case and had it survive, not that I'm considering no case, but was curious on durability of the phone in general.
I saw this on Amzer's site: http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Simple-Click-On-Case-with-Screen-Protector-Rubberized-White-P88424.htm# but it doesn't seem to cover much of the top or side of the phone, guessing because it's hard and only one piece so there would be no way to get it on otherwise...
my phone definitely didn't survive a good drop.. roughly 5 ft to sidewalk. I turned into the most depressed drunk ever
spanky34 said:
my phone definitely didn't survive a good drop.. roughly 5 ft to sidewalk. I turned into the most depressed drunk ever
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Cracked glass or worse? Did it have a case on it?
I'm using one of the platinum cases from BB and a Clarivue screen protector. I dropped my phone from about 4 feet up, it hit the pavement and slid another 10 feet. The case is nicked a bit, but other than that the phone is great.
i would not say your to cheap to on an evo but its normal when you have a new phone come out for manufactures and retailers to up the price.
Here's a quick testimonial for a TPU case:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/116469-another-style-tpu-case-2.html#post1267659
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Here's a quick testimonial for a TPU case:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/116469-another-style-tpu-case-2.html#post1267659
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I'm strongly considering the TPU, but wish their were more colors available. I want a white one and my wife wants about 2-3 different colors... I saw they had them on DayDeal.com but for $12.95...
fldash said:
I'm strongly considering the TPU, but wish their were more colors available. I want a white one and my wife wants about 2-3 different colors... I saw they had them on DayDeal.com but for $12.95...
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Black only...
http://www.evocases.net/?page_id=140&shopp_pid=1
I went with the Epik TPU cases, I'm sure they are all basically the same, but I had read quite a few posts about those that liked it better than the other TPU cases. Plus was in no hurry since who knows when Sprint is going to have my EVOs available for me so ordering from Hong Kong was really cheap.
On launch day the only case I could get was the gel case from the sprint store. I have dropped my phone getting out of the car, was sitting on my lap and forgot! Seems I always do that... anyway I did survive was only about a 3' drop to the pavement and landed on the corner phone survived without a mark. I'm sure I got lucky though cuz it hit the corner. If it would have fallen on the screen it most likely would have been replaced. So while the gels do offer some protection it really matters how they land! Do yourself a favor and decide for youself how much protection you need so you can't blame someone else for not telling you the right one to get. After all you did spend 200 on the phone! What's another 25 to protect it.
I don't really disagree with you, but my wife is on edge already about us getting them... Originally only I was going to get one, then she played with one at the Sprint store and said she wanted one too... She normally just gets free phones... So we start adding up the accessories we need and she's like 'wow', of course. I already told her to be prepared for the first bill because it's basically 2 months, which is mainly why I think she's so uptight about getting so many accessories at the moment.
I bought the Seidio Innocase II case for my EVO. It's got a pretty good minimal feel to it and I like how it's two slide on pieces.
The only issue with the sliding pieces is now I've gotten scuff marks on the black plastic bezel part of the EVO.
Does anyone know of a buffing solution or something to get rid of or significantly decrease the scuffs?
Unfortunatly, I don't not advise trying to buff them out... You could cause more damage than good...
When I got my EVO I kept it in the box and went straight to the mall and paid 25 dollars to get "invsi-shield" and another 5.99 for my soft rubber case... Not a scratch on it... Look into it at your local mall... Deff. Worth it... Lifetime warranty and all
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Interesting. I had the Seidio Innocase II on my iPhone 3GS and had the same issue...scratches on the chromed plastic bezel. I feared the same would happen with the Evo and it seems I was correct. Glad I didn't buy one. My phone has been naked since launch day and still looks great.
When I bought my HTC Evo I purchased the Otterbox Commuter from Sprint. Being a Premier Customer I received a discount on accessories in addition to the sale they were running on accessories at the time. After getting all set up I gave my HTC Hero to my girlfriend to replace her Palm Pre. She liked her phone, but knew she wanted a case. I gave her the option of the Invisible Shield from Zagg, like she'd had on her Pre, or an Otterbox Commuter like mine. She liked the idea of the larger case because she's hard on phones.
So, I ordered her the Commuter and it arrived at the house when I was on my lunch hour. I placed it on the counter so she'd see it when she arrived home. I figured she'd understand that I was placing it there so she could see it and I would install it when I got home. Boy, howdy, was I wrong. I came home and she'd destroyed the screen protection that comes with the case. I tried as best I could to save it, but it was hopeless. It was completely ruined.
I told her that she could use the case, but to continue babying her phone because there was no screen protection at this point. I emailed Otterbox and explained the situation to them. I requested that they send me a new screen protector and I would pay for it, as well as shipping. I didn't hear from anyone for about a week, but someone did get back to me. They offered to replace it and requested my information.
I sent them my name/address/previous order information and they told me they were sending a replacement out. I thanked them profusely and, again, offered to pay for it. They denied my offer. About a week later I received a package in the mail. They sent a whole new case, not just a screen protector. They replaced the whole order! Otterbox is the best.
tl;dr: My girlfriend destroyed the screen protector to the Otterbox Commuter case I bought her. Otterbox replaced the whole case, not just the screen protector, for free with free shipping.
I used to sell Otterboxes and Body gloves. Otterboxes may not be cheap, but they do a hell of a job protecting your phone. Body Gloves are a bit cheaper, but they're nothing compared to Otters.
Those Blackberry and iPhone 3GS Defender cases were some of the most insane, most durable cases on the market. I had people come get one and intentionally throw or drop their phone just to prove how much it worked. Never saw a broken phone from that situation once. I was always from the camp of have it "in case" that happens but don't tempt fate.
The only issues I ever had with those was the "oil slick" appearance that pretty much mandated an anti glare screen or the baby powder trick.
Now with the new batch they've apparently corrected the "oil slick" but the durability of the cases for the iPhone 4 and EVO are way way down. Not only do they have parts that break (kickstand anyone), but the rubber fits in this little tiny channel and gets stretched just enough where it comes out very easily.
The service from the customer service has always been superb, as long as you call and patiently wait to speak with someone. I realize they have a relatively small CS team, so this is not an issue with me.
The only issue I take out is the quality of the cases they are currently putting out. I broke a kickstand on an EVO defender having never used it, opened it, and never dropped the phone either. Sure they replaced it, but that thing crumbled without any force or abuse.
It's a little plastic clip though, so that part you can't really be too surprised about. I'm surprised with how rough I am on my Evo the kickstand is still there.
Good for you, I know many people that rave about their customer service.
However, the new stuff seems to have taken a nose dive in quality. Buyer Beware. I'm an advocate of Ballistic and Trident now.
My brother got me a rooted evo on the local classifieds a week ago to replace my htc hero(Best birthday gift I've ever gotten from him ), so I went into the sprint store and bought an otterbox defender case for $50. I really want to hold on to the evo until something worthy of an upgrade comes out so I figured I couldn't go wrong with the case.
PROS
Build Quality - simply amazing, it makes me want to throw the phone off the 5th floor of my building to test it out
Included belt clip - Lets face it, the case makes the phone bulky and the 4.3 screen adds up to its size. The clip is well made and the case is sturdy in it, doesn't feel like its going to fall off.
CONS
Price - A little steep at $50 but you get what you pay for... which is peace of mind
Plastic Kickstand - The case covers the whole phone, including the metal kickstand. Otterbox designed a second kick stand which is made out of plastic in order for users to keep this feature, the kickstand broke the other day when I gently popped it out in order to show some friends a video during lunch(Hella embarrassing lol).
Heres where customer service comes in, I called them, call got answered almost instantly and I explained the kickstand issue to the rep. I asked him if I could get a new kickstand shipped out so I could use my case again(looks fairly easy to replace). Without asking any questions he asked for my address and shipped out a new case for me. I quickly realized that those $50 I spent really paid off in the end.
Overall the case may have some quality issues with the evo 4g due to the kickstand, but overall great quality and great customer service make me a happy camper
All future cases on my phones will be otterbox cases
I had the same experience with my wife's Nexus One and my HD2 otterbox.
The hard plastic breaks fairly easy but just a phone call to them will get you a brand new replacement in one week.
Otterbox is one of the few companies that still recognizes the importance of excellent customer service. The kickstand issue with the Evo 4G is a fairly common problem, but Otterbox is quick to replace it. Due to their quality and outstanding customer service I have a Defender and a Commuter case for my Evo 3D. The quality of the Defender is even better for the 3D model, AND smaller!! Some of the Commuter cases have an issue with the inner silicone not being tight at the top of the phone. 5 minute phone call with no questions asked and I have a new Commuter case scheduled to arrive this Friday. I had an issue with my Ballistic HC on my Evo 4G and Ballistic acted like the could care less, and told me I would just have to buy another one...... no thanks! These incidents have assured me to be a life-long Otterbox user, an just keeping Ballistic in mind as another option.....if desperate
Big props to Otterbox!!!!
I love otterbox....I have one too. I do have a question tho... If you buy an Otterbox off ebay, and not directly from the company, will they still support the case or do you have to buy it from them directly or an affiliate?
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I love otterbox....I have one too. I do have a question tho... If you buy an Otterbox off ebay, and not directly from the company, will they still support the case or do you have to buy it from them directly or an affiliate?
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They will support it, heck! I got the one for my HD2 off Craigslist and they still do.
So feel free to buy them off Fleabay.
Supporting the kickstand?
Do they just replace it with the same thing or is it new and improved? They only thing I absolutely hated about the case was the kickstand.
Also the holster's clip can latched in an "out" position to hold phone in portrait on a table too
They have sent me a couple of commuter cases with zero problems after the silicone near the bottom of the phone became flimsy. I didn't want to get another one when the issue occurred for a third time and asked if I could upgrade to a defender series. I told them I would even foot the bill for the price difference and they told me don't worry, we will send you a defender.
Great customer service, but a rushed build for the Evo. The iphone case looks way better, but then again the curved shape and camera sticking out of the Evo didn't help much in terms of making the case.
I switched cases with my brother today (gave him my defender while his gets replaced)
the rubber got flimsy and came off the plastic, he didn't notice and he clipped it on his belt, when he took it out the rubber got torn.
Called otterbox and they sent me a replacement(waiting for it)
Since he works in construction, I gave him my defender so hes protected while I wait for his replacement.
I agree Otterbox is great. I have a commuter case and wanted a new screen protector film. I couldn't find them anywhere on their site so I called to ask where I could order one. She said "you can't order them because they are a warranty item. Let me get your address and I'll send you a couple". Amazing!
I love my otterbox defender I'm never going with any other case you just cant beat there warranty
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The otter box defender is awesome
Awesome i definitely need to get this case before its to late, im a landscaper and i had a 10 dollar case from a gas station. it got nothing but beat to hell my evo now has 2 scratches in the screen which ticks me off. but i guess thats what you get from a cheap case gonna go buy the defender tonight. thanks
The defender is actually a great case.
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Hello. Sorry if this is considered trolling. But....
I bought the otterbox defender a while back and the silicon rubber outer shell is flabby and its got a big air bubble thing goin on on the back. And it doesnt stay streched tight. Has anyone else had this problem with the defender?
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Hello. Sorry if this is considered trolling. But....
I bought the otterbox defender a while back and the silicon rubber outer shell is flabby and its got a big air bubble thing goin on on the back. And it doesnt stay streched tight. Has anyone else had this problem with the defender?
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Nope, only issue I notice is when charging the bottom part pulls away from the phone a bit but thats it
Ok. Well I contacted otterbox with an email. Hopefully they can get back to me within the next few days.
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My wife and I have the Otterbox Impact series case for our Evos and love them.
Good impact protection for a silocone case.
The silicone on my defender is flabby and stretched out. So otterbox is sending me some new silicone skins. Will be here in 8 days
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Having personally used this case, I have to say it is pretty good. I bought it from a guy at a sprint store secondhand (he was upgrading to Evo 3D) for 40 dollars give or take. It retails for about 60 or so, (in the store it did that is) so i felt I got a good deal, even though i neglected to look online for better deals. Anyways, it does what it should, and keeps my evo pristine looking. The only thing is that the plastic kickstand is prone to breaking. It's not that big a deal though, since even though I am not the original owner of the case, I am getting a new one shipped to my house for free. You can't beat customer service like that.
Anyone have experience with this case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Blin...-II-2-Epic-Touch-4G-D710-Sprint-/320812534536
I just upgraded from the Epic to the Touch and I miss my Otterbox. They only make one for AT&T S 2 right now. wtf?
btw - I'm kidding about the ebay case. Might work for your little sis though.
in my experience of seeing these types of cases, the plastic "jewels" fall of often. but for the price, you arent really losing out.