Hello all.I am looking into maybe doing some hiking and wondering if anyone can recommend a water proof case for the one x? Preferably not one of those arm band ones. Ideally looking for a rugged ish case that I can use when it's hammering down with rain without fear of the phone getting wet or me dropping it on some rocks. Doesn't have to be a permanently attached case .
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bring an umbrella.
1* Case Mate Tough
2* Put the Case Mate in a long ziplock bag and wrap the bag around the phone.
3* Put the ziplock bag with the phone in it, in a gymsock and wrap that to.
4* Put it in a waterproof hiking backpack.
That's pretty safe if you ask me.
Offcourse, you can't pull the phone out in 3 seconds to take a photo, but when it's raining like bat**** crazy, you're not going to do that anyway.
Come to think of it, why would you go hiking when it is raining like hell?
lol, i wouldnt.. its more of a case of, if i happen to get caught short but still need my phone for maps etc.
Then an umbrella, your normal case and a waterproof ziplock bag would do.
Discovered touch works through a zip lock bag.
I motorcycle and swim (not at the same time lol)... Needed protection for my G note... And the zip lock bash is perfect.
I'm worrying this post with it in a bag.
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/overboard-waterproof-phone-case-black-p26494.htm
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Face it, why do we need screen protectors? To protect the screen from our pointy fingers? No. To protect it when we drop heavy objects on our EVO's? Lol, if you are doing that a screen protector wont help. To protect the screen if we drop the phone? That's what the case is for.
So why? The #1 reason we use screen protectors is to prevent scratching the glass when we put the phone in our pockets.
If you are like me and use a silicone case, that screen protector gets pretty scuffed up coming in and out of your pocket and lint sticks like crazy to the case.
Walking through the mall today I stopped by the sunglasses vestibule. There for $4 there were selling these little soft sunglass pouches made of microfiber. I thought hmmmm, pulled out my EVO, dropped it in and put it in my pocket.
No scratches, no lint and I can polish finger marks off the screen just by rubbing the inside of the pouch against it. Also, instead of struggling to grasp the phone, I just grab the top of the pouch and pull it out.
Anyway, now I can have my phone in my pocket without worrying about lint or scratches and I have a carry-along polishing cloth right there.
You can probably buy one of these at any mall. Give it a try.
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Sweet... an EVO purse.
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Sweet... an EVO purse.
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Lol, gay yet effective
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reedsw said:
Sweet... an EVO purse.
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It's a European EVO bag!!!!
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It's a European EVO bag!!!!
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I knew when I posted this people would rag on me, but seriously, it really does work.
of course it would...wrapping your phone in plastic wrap would probably yield the same results..
my girlfriend has been doing it this way the whole time she's had her evo. her hero just rolled around in her purse and got all scratched up. so for two days I didn't let her purse it. then we found this method works awesome.
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mitchellvii said:
I knew when I posted this people would rag on me, but seriously, it really does work.
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At least you knew...
phistyle said:
of course it would...wrapping your phone in plastic wrap would probably yield the same results..
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Except for the fact that it would be incredibly impractical and look like hell. On the other hand this method is EXTREMELY practical and looks great. lol, can you imagine removing your phone from plastic wrap every time you wanted to use it? ** Fail **
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my girlfriend has been doing it this way the whole time she's had her evo. her hero just rolled around in her purse and got all scratched up. so for two days I didn't let her purse it. then we found this method works awesome.
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Yep, I only wish those who are making fun of my idea would actually try it:
1) No more scratches on your screen, screen protector or phone body.
2) No pocket lint stuck all over your case.
3) Much easier to take out of your pocket (even in skinny jeans).
4) Super easy way to wipe the oil slick off your screen.
5) Much easier to remove from the pouch than from a snug fitting leather case.
6) Slimmest possible pocket solution.
Oh well, if they enjoy having their phones beat to hell that's not my problem.
Yeah I've known folks to put their phones in their glasses bag / pouch / sack. Not a bad idea and you do get a little touchscreen wipe as well. I usually use my shirt, soft material, to give it a quick clean.
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(even in skinny jeans).
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Pete
The N1 came with a microfiber lined pouch. Worked just like the pouch you described. One of my favorite accessories for my N1. Wish the EVO had come with one.
I am using the little pouch that came with my MyTouch that is made of microfiber. The Evo fits(barely) and it does protect it like the OP says. I just got this EVO 2 days ago and am waiting for my invisableshield to come in the mail and am using this method until it arrives. It is a little inconvenient and the phone still could get scratched from the plastic thingy used to close the case if you are not careful, but all in all it works. By the way I got a full body invisible protector for free. I just paid something like $2.85USD for shipping. Great Deal!
Thanks for the positive replies. Since I have gotten my EVO purse (I feel like George Castanza) it is the first time I have been able to put my phone in my pocket and absolutely not worry for a second about scratching the screen.
Like Occam's Razor Theory says, "The simplest solution is usually the best".
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Thanks op. Does anyone know who makes the N1 pouches? Maybe they have different ones for sale that say "HTC" on them.
via EVO.
Just go to your local mall and check out the carts where they sell sunglasses. They usually have lots of them to choose from for a few bucks.
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Where I live, it is usually cold enough that you can wear a jacket. I always buy jackets with an inside pocket by my chest. As a result, I have a similar built in pouch in my jacket where the phone stays safe with nothing else touching it but material.
However, those 40 days where it's hot (in the 70's and low 80's), I have to find other ways...
I like to circumvent the entire dust issue by just using a holster.
Good idea, I've been doing this intermittently for months... Only bummer is that when the phone rings, you have to pull out from your pocket AND then out of the bag. The extra step has resulted in missed phone calls
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I see lots of threads in here talking about the otterbox cases, but it doesn't look like they are waterproof/resistant. Does anyone know of a case that could be used for snowboarding? Doesn't have to be waterproof but provide some moisture protection and some crush protection.
Thanks
I use my seidio rugged case when i snowboard and keep it in my pants pocket, everything's fine...just don't fall. Alternatively, keeping it in the lower leg pockets would keep it out of danger even if you do happen to fall.
I use an otterbox commuter for daily abuse and while it's by no means meant to be water proof, the tight fitting rubber flaps do keep the Evos' various ports protected from light moisture.
Whenever I'm working someplace where I know I'll be using my phone in very wet conditions I'll just throw it in a ziploc snack sized baggie which it fits perfectly in. Cheap and effective protection without adding any extra bulk and it doesn't impair the touchscreen or speaker any.
I'm sure an Otterbox defender would provide superior impact resistance and do a pretty good job of keeping it dry if you've got the cash for it.
Sounds like you need the Ballistic case. Of course, they aren't available yet.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-evo-ballistic-hc-series-case
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I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.
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I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.
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BB has a case and headphones that are waterproof. People use them to swim with. There is an armband that you put the phone in and I'm not sure how the rest works, but it does seem to work well for the people using it.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=8231667903159885445&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=h2o&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq68326f%7E%7Encabcat0200000%23%232%23%239&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n
I used a siedio active limited case in my chest pocket on a recent Colorado snowboarding trip. It was my first time out so I fell A LOT. Took it out a few times to use it, fell every way you could imagine, all was fine.
I dont think you need a crazy tough case. The little bit of water that might reach it (from your hands or gloves) wouldnt hurt it anyway. Assuming you have decent gear that isnt going to be wet.
I went boarding last weekend with my EVO. My Burton jacket has an inner pocket that fits the phone and also comes with a headphone jack that I connected to. Then I just used my old palm pre headset connected to the jacket's audio output and used the headset button to control mixzing. Everything worked great. There are plenty of jackets with "ipod input/controls" that you can look into.
I have a snowboarding pants and jacket (matching set) for anyone who is interested. I bought this last winter from REI. The website stated that I order 1 size bigger than what I would normally wear.....but it's just way too big on me.
It's very warm and is water and wind proof. I wore a t-shirt under the snowsuit in 10 degree weather and was very toasty. I figure there aren't too many snowboarders on this forum but I know there are quite a few ice fisherman.
I went to Copper Mountain a few weeks ago and boarded. No case on the phone. I just put it in the media pocket on my DC coat and it worked fine. Fell a few times but everytime I brought my phone out it was perfectly dry. Also, you usually protect your ribs and stuff when you fall so inner jacket pockets work good for phones and iPods and such.
Just wondering if anyone bought one of the Droid x waterproof cases from pocket solutions. and can tell me if I should get one or not. Here's the link
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/PSI-64001/Motorola+Droid+X+Waterproof+Case.html
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i wouldnt buy from that site but thats just me lol
Going to have to agree with this one. I put my phone in a ziploc bag when I go on water rides, but I wouldn't trust a bag to keep my phone save while under water.
Can anyone reccomend a good waterproof case that will allow to take pics and video?
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thats like a rip off from dry pak. search around for the right size dry pak on ebay.
I can tell you as a photographer, any time you buy a waterproof case, no matter how much you spend and where it comes from, test it first. Learn the quirks about the opening/closing. I know that should be a given, but people overlook it. easiest check is get some colored construction paper, place it into the sealed case and dunk it into the bathtub, sink, pool, bucket. Something a little deep. if holds up, then take it to the pool bottom and let it float to the top.
Dry it off completely, as with your hands. Open and inspect.
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I can tell you as a photographer, any time you buy a waterproof case, no matter how much you spend and where it comes from, test it first. Learn the quirks about the opening/closing. I know that should be a given, but people overlook it. easiest check is get some colored construction paper, place it into the sealed case and dunk it into the bathtub, sink, pool, bucket. Something a little deep. if holds up, then take it to the pool bottom and let it float to the top.
Dry it off completely, as with your hands. Open and inspect.
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Thanks
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I didn't think that people made a waterproof case for the X
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Hey does anyone know of a reliable waterproof case for our phone?
I like to go fishing salmon in the fall and would like to be able to have my phone with me in my waders and not have to worry if it gets a little wet. I know the Iphone has some water proof cases. but do we?
I have not seen a dedicated waterproof case for this phone. Last weekend we went to the football game and it was raining hard so I used a quart sized freezer ziploc bag. Kept phone in my casemate tough case and touchscreen still worked thru the bag. Ghetto, hell yeah but phone stayed dry.
I actually seen one it was at the bait store/ marina i go to... Ill get the name of it... I dont think you can call with it but you can do everything else with it text surf web so on
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I actually seen one it was at the bait store/ marina i go to... Ill get the name of it... I dont think you can call with it but you can do everything else with it text surf web so on
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Let me know if you find a name for the case! I would really like one
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I have not seen a dedicated waterproof case for this phone. Last weekend we went to the football game and it was raining hard so I used a quart sized freezer ziploc bag. Kept phone in my casemate tough case and touchscreen still worked thru the bag. Ghetto, hell yeah but phone stayed dry.
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+1 on the ziplock bag, saved my phone during a canoe trip once. Just leave a bit of air in it also not too much and it floats when it falls in the water. I'm sure a waterproof case wouldn't mean much if my phone had sunk the the bottom.
I'm always out in the rain with my phone (field training in the Army). I use snack size zip lock bags every time. It rubs a lot because of sand that get in my pouches or pockets but even if there are a few holes, there won't be too much moisture that gets in. Sometimes the bag comes unzipped, to fix it just tape the opening. Trust me, this phone has been through a lot! I have a zag (or zagg?) shield screen protector so the plastic bag actually sticks to the screen like a second screen protector
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Hey does anyone know of a reliable waterproof case for our phone?
I like to go fishing salmon in the fall and would like to be able to have my phone with me in my waders and not have to worry if it gets a little wet. I know the Iphone has some water proof cases. but do we?
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ive used a diver bag until i lost it, i would love to know if there is one out there though..
Go to otterbox and look under dry box. Or I'm sure you can find stuff at a sporting goods store. Or their is a option on amazon just type waterproof epic 4g touch case it costs a few dollars.
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I got a email from Seidio saying they were coming out with one but I think it was for the GSIII only.
http://www.amazon.com/Moto-2015-Case-Technology-Protection/dp/B00VAV86JK
I just got this case for the moto e 2015. for $10 its not bad, seems very well made, and its very slim. even came with a screen protector (which i ruined, and have now thrown away... who needs screen protectors with gorilla glass)
I bought this one and it fit very well: http://www.ebay.de/itm/351048617227...49&var=620479314402&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I bought this one and it fit very well: http://www.ebay.de/itm/351048617227...49&var=620479314402&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Yeah i think thats the cimo case on amazon US.
I will try this, thanks, i was looking for a good case
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For $10 is really nice , plus it does look good . i would totally buy one
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It's slim in person, and the phone didn't fall out when I dropped it on the floor.
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I have one and it's decent. Doesn't add any bulk or interfere with any touch points on the sides like some cases do.
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Wanted to order one but all they have left is black. Want white with my white moto e
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I considered a case but i don't want to lug around a brick..
I put a screen protector on it.. which is delectably useful. LOL
I figure it could save some scratches potentially.
But i got a black-leather belt clip phone holder from Wallmart that fits perfectly.
Good for listening to music when roaming around on a bike etc
I also just pulled mine out and for the first time in 1 year of owning it i dropped it
It bounced super mega hard on the concrete 3 times and landed face down.
I must have hit the sides then it rested face down.
I picked it up and the band around it started to separate..
So i blew any dirt off it then clicked it back in place and plugged my headphones back in..
Worked fine still ..music did not stop playing
Later i looked at it and i had no scratches at all anywhere but two micro pin prick gouges into the outer replaceable rubber band thing that comes off.
I have a spare too in case i need it ever.
So i was impressed.. she is a trooper of a machine !
I played basketball with it on Concrete and it did nothing
..with no case.
I also had debated before on pulling off my protector film on the glass.
But i just feel better having it on there.. maybe a security thing in my head.
It would suck to have the glass scratched.
There is other options though people.
When i go around town i see 99.99% of all people doing the same thing.
Everyone has their phones in cases which add to the bulky size of it.
Especially those iPhone users.. looks like they have massive thick huge bricks in their hand.
Then i pull mine out and it's like half the width LOL
And far faaaaaaaar cheaper.
I just wanted to offers some other ideas.
Also i looked at the picture and the case does seem sort of thin, so that is cool.
And i was just being careless when i dropped my phone.
Where do you put your phone people ? In your pocket ?
That to me seems like a far bigger risk than anything else.
Easier to sit on it or get crap in the holes or put your keys / change in there to scratch it up etc.
My belt-clip has it kept safe & secure and clean and accessible.
Just some thoughts
i need this, is perfect for my moto e :3