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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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11_fingers said:
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.

Was you mad when you dropped your evo for the first time?

I'm going 2half weeks without dropping it sofar.
When you dropped your evo was it in bad shape? Wanted to get rid of it? Scars very noticeable? Just wondering before I lots of screen pritectors
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i dropped it once from about 1-2 feet. my heart stopped for a sec, but thankfully there was no damage.
after that i went and bought a trident case for it though, heh.

I dropped my last EVO once and one of the corners got scuffed up and some paint chipped. It totally killed my buzz. Haven't dropped my current one yet, knock on wood.
Now, whenever I go drinking I make sure to put a case on BEFORE I take a sip.

who would be happy about dropping their phone? I was pretty chill when I dropped mine though, dropped it on concrete but it was in a case so it was all good!

was you mad should be were you mad
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jmollabi said:
was you mad shoud be were you mad
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shoud should be should

Lol I was mad cause it jumped off the couch...but that's only 1-2 feet with the case haha
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@ms you don't have to be mad, you could of been sad or no effect at all eh
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shoud should be should
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lol owned.

I got my EVO in August. When I was on my way to buy a case for it the ****er slipped out my hands fell on the concrete from about 4feet high and cracked the **** out of my screen. I was pissed.
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caguirr4 said:
I got my EVO in August. When I was on my way to buy a case for it the ****er slipped out my hands fell on the concrete from about 4feet high and cracked the **** out of my screen. I was pissed.
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lmfao! guess ur phone didnt wanna get wrapped up by that case eh. hahhahaa

djtoonjr said:
lmfao! guess ur phone didnt wanna get wrapped up by that case eh. hahhahaa
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You ain't kidding. I had to take it to the Sprint store pay the deductible and get it fixed. I still bought the case when I dropped it and wrapped that phone as soon as I got it fixed
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I've had mine a bit over 4 months now and still not one drop yet...(knock on wood).

sorry that all the posts have typos..nobody can spell..n yes I own all of you
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I've had my evo for about 3 months now and have dropped it 3 times from a standing position, i am 6 feet so lets say i dropped it from about 4 feet (long legs) each time. Not A SINGLE SCRATCH, MARK, OR DENT!!! I got insurance so it doesn't really matter but i expect the phone to be tough since it did cost me a little bit of money and it is as expected since I do and have for a long time work in the restaurant business.

I got mine on launch day and it still hasn't felt the effects of gravity. I have it in a case for when it does take its inevitable tumble.

Got mine in August and dropped it about 5+ times at various heights with a screen protector. Little scars here or there hardly noticeable.
However I found stupid cracks on power and volume buttons plus and extra on the side. Im pissed about that.
Ill see if sprint might fix or not since I have insurance anyways. But they might just consider it cosmetic like dust under a screen.

dropped mine twice so far once without a case n got a big scuff on the bottom then with the body glove case n it broke the case completly. fingers crossed have a new case and no drops yet lol

Right after I got mine, before I had even decided which case and screen protector to buy, it slipped out of my shirt pocket when I bent down to retrieve my dropped car keys. It ended up sliding a couple feet down a concrete driveway on it's screen. I was bummed but the damage was really minor (a couple small nicks on the sides and a barely noticeable scratch on the screen). It's now wearing a Steinheil AF screen protector and a Sedio Innocase Active.

I was shopping for clothes when I dropped mine. Luckily I was standing on carpet, and it's in the HTC silicone case. No damage at all. Have had it a little over a month and still in mint condition, thankfully.
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What a great case!!!

I tried after market cases and they just broke when trying to take them off my phone. So yesterday I went to T-Mobile store and bought the Body Glove hard case for my Vibrant. What a fantastic case. It is a 2 piece case and has the chrome frame which keeps the phone looking sexy. The case is pricey at $29.99 but worth every penny. And yes you can find this case cheaper on Amazon and such. I just hate waiting for things.

i was also thinking of buying this but 29 for case?? dam.

It is a nice looking case, but my friend has one and says its pretty fragile. It has fallen apart when he's dropped it. Id say there's better cases for that price.

thegreatcity said:
It is a nice looking case, but my friend has one and says its pretty fragile. It has fallen apart when he's dropped it. Id say there's better cases for that price.
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Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.

Lethal_NFS said:
Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.
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My friend said the exact same thing. He said the plastic chrome frame was real cheap. he bought it at the TMO store.

Lethal_NFS said:
Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.
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Same case man, Ive seen it plenty of times and was considering it when I first got my Vibrant. I hope that yours wouldnt break (not being sarcastic, wouldnt wish it on anybody), Im just sharing someones experience with it.

too bad you missed my post, i am giving it away for free already have a person interested

thegreatcity said:
Same case man, Ive seen it plenty of times and was considering it when I first got my Vibrant. I hope that yours wouldnt break (not being sarcastic, wouldnt wish it on anybody), Im just sharing someones experience with it.
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Well that sucks. Wonder if he just got a bad one? I have to use a flat head screwdriver just to take this case apart lol. As far as the price goes, $30 is high but the case will really keep your phone from breaking.

I just paid 12 shipped. Shop around. I am on my second one. I won't use anything but this case. My phone fell out of my hands and the case cracked but the phone didn't have a scratch on it.
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I also use this case religiously, even right now. Yes, i need to use either a flashed screw drive or a key to pry it open, but it's a sad day on merryville. just the other day brushing my teeth, my phone slipped from my hand from a standing position and landed on a carpeted floor. It landed in such a way that it just poped off (the plastic chrome front) and i now have a hair line scratch on the lower left of my screen. :-(
I babied my vibrant, and to have this happened saddens me!
Some how in the momentum of it popping off, scratched my screen. This is why i paided $30 so this wouldn't happen. Should i call the company?
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lawalty said:
I also use this case religiously, even right now. Yes, i need to use either a flashed screw drive or a key to pry it open, but it's a sad day on merryville. just the other day brushing my teeth, my phone slipped from my hand from a standing position and landed on a carpeted floor. It landed in such a way that it just poped off (the plastic chrome front) and i now have a hair line scratch on the lower left of my screen. :-(
I babied my vibrant, and to have this happened saddens me!
Some how in the momentum of it popping off, scratched my screen. This is why i paided $30 so this wouldn't happen. Should i call the company?
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Man that sucks! I would call and complain. If that happens to me I will go straight to the T-Mobile store where I purchased the case and complain.

These are the exact issues I was referring to. It seems tight, but it wont hold up under a fall, and when it does pop open, you're phone could easily fall out or get scratched by the case itself.

I own this case, got it shortly after seeing it in the Tmobile store. I got it off ebay not sure what i paid for it exactly. I've dropped my phone 2 or 3 times since i've owned this case and (knock on wood) each time, the case has stayed together. My heart stopped each time as i watched my phone bounce off concrete and tile but the case has never failed me. The kicker for me was i wanted a phone i could attach to my belt as i've become addicted to havin my phone on my belt and i really hate the feel of alot of stuff in my pocket. On the bonus you get a replaceable piece to flip out if you dont want the belt clip portion and rather a smooth pocket case.
As for my only problems with the case id say first and foremost is its rather bulky. It makes the phone feel really protected but almost feels like twice the phone in your hand with the case on. That and as i've dropped my phone i've noticed the chrome is starting to peel on the cases front.
As a tip i've always wondered what the cutout on the right side towards the bottom was for. All the other cutouts go to something... i.e. power buttons/volume buttons/3.5 headphone jacks.... but that cutout goes to nothing!? Well i started shoving stuff in it and found a coin fit perfectly and could get the case off easily with a little twist.

you dont know what your talking about i bought the vibrant in november and i bought that case + a screen protector that case is perfect for the phone your friend is just rough on things... ive dropped the phone from like 5 feet like 30 times still fine

I bought this case offline for 12.99 and free shipping. The flimsy chrome cover (piece 2 of 2) wont clip on in one place. Come that way, factory. Hopefully T-Mobile will trade me out in the store since the box is T-mobile branded.

[Q] Stop screen cracking when dropped

I dropped my phone and it shattered in the corner and a big crack going across the screen. Insurance rang me today and said they will fix it and I'll have it back by next week.
Obviously now I want a case or something that will stop this happening again.
Will most cases protect the screen from drops or are there certain good ones?
I'd rather the cheaper the better since I'm a poor student, but obviously I want it to work!
Thanks

otterbox defender, is what i bought after dropping and smashing my dhd screen. it's very good, does what it says.

lawrence750 said:
otterbox defender, is what i bought after dropping and smashing my dhd screen. it's very good, does what it says.
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Thanks!
Just had a check, bit pricey. Gonna look around more first see if there are cheaper alternatives

yeah for a case, its expensive, but well made (when i first got it my mate kept just picking up my phone and throwing it across the room for fun! the case itself is still like new to be honest.
theres some others i saw, not tried em, but theres ballistic, trident, casemate and more
check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631037

Capdase jacket is sexy
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I have the otterbox commuter.
Got it for around $33 AUD posted.
I don't know how well it would go if you were throwing it around the room but it's rugged enough to withstand the odd drop.

I think a simple neoprene/leather pouch will be all you need. There are plenty in Accessories forum.
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Does anyone not use a case on their S3?

(First of all, I'd like to say I'm not sure if I've posted this in the right section - I know how people here feel about that. So I'd like to apologise first.)
As the title says, I'm just wondering if there are people out there who don't use a case at all on their phone. Also, if you don't, why don't you. To those that don't use a cover, how has your phone fared in the time since you got it?
I've been using a case on mine since the day I got it. Today I took it off and forgot how nice the phone feels without a case. I'm feeling like I'd like to not use a case for a while to see how the phone fares in day-to-day life.
So, yeah, any comments are welcome, and thanks in advance!

pardoned said:
(First of all, I'd like to say I'm not sure if I've posted this in the right section - I know how people here feel about that. So I'd like to apologise first.)
As the title says, I'm just wondering if there are people out there who don't use a case at all on their phone. Also, if you don't, why don't you. To those that don't use a cover, how has your phone fared in the time since you got it?
I've been using a case on mine since the day I got it. Today I took it off and forgot how nice the phone feels without a case. I'm feeling like I'd like to not use a case for a while to see how the phone fares in day-to-day life.
So, yeah, any comments are welcome, and thanks in advance!
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I haven't put a single case on any smartphone i've owned until I got my S3. And I can't remember the last time I've dropped my smartphone on the ground (KNOCK ON WOOD) so that's how careful I am with my phones but I fully respect and appreciate the concept of accidents.
Searching on Youtube for "S3 drop tests" should tell you why. Every single video i've seen has demonstrated how much damage the S3 fares when dropped on the ground. That was enough to convince me to slap a case on it.

I did a weekend with no case recently cause I liked the feel of a naked phone. Then at a family party someone runs into me as I was standing there texting a friend and I drop and scratch the side of my phone. Nothing Broke but the scratch
Made me sad.
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I have never used a case on my s3 since the day I bought it. Sure, there are some scratches here and there, but it's worth it. I hate cases.

Nope, I didn't shell out a couple hundred dollars to slap a thick case on my phone to the point where you can't even see it.

I haven't but Ive ordered the lifeproof for it so it will be dressed finally when the case gets here
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stevenhglee said:
I haven't put a single case on any smartphone i've owned until I got my S3. And I can't remember the last time I've dropped my smartphone on the ground (KNOCK ON WOOD) so that's how careful I am with my phones but I fully respect and appreciate the concept of accidents.
Searching on Youtube for "S3 drop tests" should tell you why. Every single video i've seen has demonstrated how much damage the S3 fares when dropped on the ground. That was enough to convince me to slap a case on it.
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I've never dropped any phone I've had before either. That's why I figured I'd give not wearing a case a go.
I actually used a case on every phone I had. Looking back, it was kinda a waste because I never dropped the things.
The gs3 unfortunately feels like it could snap at a fall of a couple centimetres though.
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pardoned said:
I've never dropped any phone I've had before either. That's why I figured I'd give not wearing a case a go.
I actually used a case on every phone I had. Looking back, it was kinda a waste because I never dropped the things.
The gs3 unfortunately feels like it could snap at a fall of a couple centimetres though.
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You think its more fragile than the iPhone 4/s?

wardoc22 said:
You think its more fragile than the iPhone 4/s?
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I'd say I'd be scared to drop either of them tbh. My old HTC sensation was a different story.
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When i rock my phone naked, i must have the spigen back door on for grip. If not to the floor it goes lol
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1slow4G said:
When i rock my phone naked, i must have the spigen back door on for grip. If not to the floor it goes lol
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You got a link? Sounds like something I'd be interested in. Lol. Does it take anything away from the shape or size of the phone?
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pardoned said:
You got a link? Sounds like something I'd be interested in. Lol. Does it take anything away from the shape or size of the phone?
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It replaces back cover with a rubberized back cover. I got the black one, feels great in hand. The bumper i did not like, its very sleek. So i just use the cover alone, no bumper ?
Ship took aprox 12 business days.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160933927405&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=66253834227
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Matte black. Looks gray with the flash. Feels awesome.
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wardoc22 said:
Nope, I didn't shell out a couple hundred dollars to slap a thick case on my phone to the point where you can't even see it.
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I don't shell out a few hundred and not protect my phone. Reason I always put a case is for resale value. Sold my S3 pretty fast since it was in perfect condition.
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I used to be very protective and used an xtremeguard on the front screen and the back cover, along with a belkin tpu case. But I ended up taking all of it off because my OCD always kicked in when I saw dust caught on the edges of the case, and when the sides my xtremeguard lifted up slightly due to the case. The only protection I have now is that I cut out a small piece of my xtremeguard and carefully applied it to the camera lens so that it doesn't get scratched when I place the phone on the table.
I have been running my S3 this way for almost a month now, and it is still flawless. And I am very careful with my electronics so I expect it to be in pristine condition until it's time for an upgrade.

I just stopped using a case on my phone about a week ago. When its not in a case like super protective of it tho
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Just get your phone insured and go naked !!!
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Naked and proud!
The only thing I have on the phone is the clear shield protection. It is very thin and feels as if you are naked.
I have tried using the Rock case but couldn't go pass more than an hr. I have dropped the phone a couple of times and actually kicked it once trying to catch it in the air. Very minor scratch in the corner.
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For hands like mine, SIII is just too thin to hold without case

If I remember correctly, only one of my phones ever had a screen cover (HTC Compact IV). Apart from that one, every phone has been how the designer(s) intended the phone to be.
I keep my phone in a PDA belt pouch and occassionally in an empty pocket in my trousers.
I treat the £500 phone with the care of a £500 piece of equipment I cannot afford to replace if damaged.