So I am looking for the following:
1. Case, the tougher the better, something like Seido or Otterbox, with belt clip. However must work with 2 and 3 without have to taking phone out of case. I prefer built in screen protectors but not a requirement
2. Car dock/holder that allows camera to see the road and must work with case in 1, something like iBolt
3. Desk dock/holder that works with case in 1
Checking with Seido, I have yet to find anywhere, where the dimensions of the cases are published.
Trident Kraken would be perfect for what you need. The back has a clip but can be removed and you can add another accessory to it. Check out their site.
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I use the otter defender and a mivizu brand car cradle. Good setup for me, never looked into a desktop dock after hearing the disappointing user comments about the samsung brand one.
+1 for the Trident Kraken AMS. The accessories are very convenient and nice heavy duty metal kickstand. No built in screen protector though, but I love it without one.
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I am trying to find for a nice hard case, but for me the option to wear the phone on the belt is important. So I am looking for something slimmer than the Otterbox Defender but with more or less the same functionality. I saw a lot of hard cases around and still non offers the combination of a case and a belt clip (other than the Defender - I had it for a couple of days and it is fat to bulky for my taste)
So I am opened for suggestions - please share your information. Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
P.S: After getting some replies (by the way thanks to everyone, who replied) I decided to create a small list with the alternatives. Here it comes:
+Seidio Active with Holster Combo (available also on Ebay):
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
+Seidio Surface with Holster Combo (available also on Ebay):
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-surface-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgs3-bk.htm
+CONVERT Add-on Kit for use with Seidio SURFACE:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-convert-add-on-kit-black-p/bd2-hk4ssgs3.htm
+Samsung Galaxy III S3 Black ARMOR Hard SOFT Holster Case + Belt Clip STAND:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261066747378
+Clip Case Cargo Tall+Samsung Galaxy S III SILICRYLIC DualPro Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core:
http://www.niteize.com/product/Clip-Case-Cargo-Tall.asp
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
+Platinum Series - Case with Holster for Samsung Galaxy S III Mobile Phones - Black
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/b/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5797884&pid=1218695418051
+Shell Holster Combo Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 with Kick-stand (At&t, Verizon, T-mobile, Us Cellular & Sprint)
http://www.amazon.com/Holster-Samsu...qid=1345454586&sr=1-3&keywords=galaxy+s3+clip
I think you can try some metal case. But the finishing of the metal case on the market can be terrible. Don't try those case listed on EBAY. They are cheap but bad. Thick metal layer and poor finishing. Also they are not as hard as the metal you are used to know.
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I think you can try some metal case. But the finishing of the metal case on the market can be terrible. Don't try those case listed on EBAY. They are cheap but bad. Thick metal layer and poor finishing. Also they are not as hard as the metal you are used to know.
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Thanks for the answer - in my opinion the metal cases do not provide the necessary protection - you need a soft plastic part to absorb the shock of a fall and a hard one to take the initial blow
And the hybrid cases provide really nice protection - but most of them are too bulky. And a belt clip is an important part as well
Here is a case that fits your description. Had one on my inspire for a while And liked it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807267
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Here is a case that fits your description. Had one on my inspire for a while And liked it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807267
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Thank you for the reply. Its a nice case, but I don't think it comes with a belt clip
The Seidio cases offer what you're looking for. If you don't like the Surface, the Active series would better suit your needs since has the softer cover and the harder shell as well as a holster. There's also a version that comes with a metal kickstand
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3-bk.htm
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
I've had this one for about a month now. Great combination of hard case with rubber to absorb shock with kickstand am holster.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261066747378
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chavdar said:
Thank you for the reply. Its a nice case, but I don't think it comes with a belt clip
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It does have a holster, if you look around you will find it.
Edit: here check it out....
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/8161.htm
I had the same case for the s2. Ive been through 2 of them in a months time. The clip will snap off if there is any kind of a harder bump while clipped onto your belt. I would pass on it. Spend a little more money for a nicer case that wont break on ya right away.
Thank you all for the suggestions and comments. So I think I will go in the direction of Seidio - does anyone know the dimensions of the active and the surface cases?
How much bigger is the active case?
I was unable to find the dimensions on the web page
I use this holster http://www.niteize.com/product/Clip-Case-Cargo-Tall.asp and this case http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...ualPro-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp. The case is thin but protective and the holster is tough and protects the phone.
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Im using a platinum series case from best buy. Hard case low profile and came with a belt clip holster. Picked it up at Best Buy.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5797884&pid=1218695418051
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i ordered one of these. it has a clip and slim cover which can be used separately. also has some neat features such as kick stand.. best of all it's only $7 and has good reviews.
You canbuse an otterbox commuter woth a seido active case.
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You canbuse an otterbox commuter woth a seido active case.
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You can? A nice tight fit? I've heard that the Commuter case is slippery. Is it?
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Fits perfect with the screen facing inwards. Its a tad too slippery ibdeed.
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I had the Seidio surface from Best Buy but 1) It was very slick and would slip out of your hands 2) Didn't have a kickstand. I went with the Seidio active from Versio Mobile.Com and couldn't be happier. It is a 2 part case, isn't that much bigger, or heavier and has the kickstand. Also the entire phone is covered where as with the surface case it didn't. Additionally the cut out for the MICRO/MHL plug is bigger on the active which will enable you to use more charging cables. The hole on the surface case only allowed me to use the Samsung cable.
http://www.versiomobile.com/active-combo-sam-gs3-blk-w-k.html
I paid 38 shipped... not sure why they want 60 now only 3 weeks later...
Thank you all for the replies - I decided to gather all the alternatives in the firs post,so that i can be helpful to other people, looking for similar combination
so i hear zagg is not way to go....after many forums searches i still cant find what really covers the entire phone and a lot of the threads are dated
anyone have current info on what does? and what is the best? if anyone has pics id appreciate it
also, are all of these thin enough to fit in the car dock? it looks like carbon fiber ones might be too bulky
Seidio offer a two piece solution that I still uses from time to time. I have the plastic kickstand version (before they went with the metal setup). Works well while being as slim as can be.
EDIT. I'm talking about the extended case version.
I'm also using a GNEX right now and I do have a Seidio case with the plastic kickstand. I love the case as well.
I use Platinum Series Deluxe.
Available at Best Buy. It's 3 pieces in the case itself, and then has a holster.
It's a plastic/rubber sleeve, then you put a silicone cover over that, and then you top off the silicone with a hard plastic cover that secures it all down.
Much better than otterbox, in my opinion.
However, a screen protector will be needed.
Covers all buttons, leaves the kick stand available, covers the charging port but has a way to fold it over so your phone can be charged with the case on, covers the headphone jack with a way to fold it over and access it with the case on, even covers the camera lense and also has a built in flap door that you can easily pull back to use your camera.
I recommend this case to anyone.
No more bulky than an otterbox either.
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thanks for the recommendations guys....i didnt realize i left out the part that i was looking for something like ghost armor or bodyskinz, etc...
i have car dock and cant use cases!
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thanks for the recommendations guys....i didnt realize i left out the part that i was looking for something like ghost armor or bodyskinz, etc...
i have car dock and cant use cases!
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Ditto! Any one have any luck on protection without a case? I'm unable to find one that doesn't make the phone bulky.
Only thing about the 3 piece seidio case I didn't Like was that the 2 pieces that slide over the phone causes the screen protector to move too .. letting air bubbles get in.. dirt too
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so i hear zagg is not way to go....after many forums searches i still cant find what really covers the entire phone and a lot of the threads are dated
anyone have current info on what does? and what is the best? if anyone has pics id appreciate it
also, are all of these thin enough to fit in the car dock? it looks like carbon fiber ones might be too bulky
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I have the skinomi carbon one on mine and fits in the car dock, just a little more tight.
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Seidio offer a two piece solution that I still uses from time to time. I have the plastic kickstand version (before they went with the metal setup). Works well while being as slim as can be.
EDIT. I'm talking about the extended case version.
I'm also using a GNEX right now and I do have a Seidio case with the plastic kickstand. I love the case as well.
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+1. I've got a Seidio on both my Thunderbolt and Raze Maxx, and couldn't happier.
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Just carry it naked--mine has survived over two years in a pocket with car keys, and used Tbolts are like fifty bucks on Craigslist.
I'm looking for a belt holster for my Gnex. Nothing very specific so show me your favorite ones and provide a link!
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Holser recommendation
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I'm looking for a belt holster for my Gnex. Nothing very specific so show me your favorite ones and provide a link!
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Seeing as I've read the OtterBox clip breaks easily, I decided to purchase this:
AMAZON: (Do a search for it)
Canvas Vertical Heavy Duty Case with Metal Clip and Velcro Closure Big Enough to Fit the Otterbox Defender Case for Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515. Comes with Antenna booster.
It's cheap and it fits the GNex (even with the OtterBox case!). This plus a case make for a good combo. I personally have the Incipio SA-204 case. Not too thick, and plenty of protection. Though make sure you get a screen protector as well.
Thanks for the reply. Id like one that doesn't require a case though. One that I can put my phone into completely and protect it. A holster type
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Hey all. Does anyone know of a good quality case that clips onto a belt? Preferably one that will last through some physical activity (those fake leather pouches will fall apart). Also huge plus if anyone has experience with a recommended case and knows that it can survive some random bursts of jogging or running (I've had some cheap magnetic ones that would open up and make my phone fly).
Secondly, anyone know of a belt case/pouch that is big enough to fit a protective HTC One case? For example, an Otterbox Commuter? This particular criterion has made my search much harder, but finding one would save me a headache.
I'd love some suggestions. Thanks!
http://www.tekholster.com/phone-holster
Overkill?...maybe
I too would like to find something good for a belt clip while keeping my one in my uag case
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.../phone-holster
Overkill?...maybe
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That's actually pretty interesting, although not sure if that will function in more everyday situations as well.
Also, does anyone know if SEIDO's ACTIVE Holster is compatible with the Otterbox Commuter? I've read that for a few other phone models, for some reason SEIDO's Holster fits the Commuter perfectly, but wasn't able to confirm if it's the same for the HTC One.
I was also suggested fortte and bugatti-mobilecases
Would definitely love more suggestions!
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That's actually pretty interesting, although not sure if that will function in more everyday situations as well.
Also, does anyone know if SEIDO's ACTIVE Holster is compatible with the Otterbox Commuter? I've read that for a few other phone models, for some reason SEIDO's Holster fits the Commuter perfectly, but wasn't able to confirm if it's the same for the HTC One.
I was also suggested fortte and bugatti-mobilecases
Would definitely love more suggestions!
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Nope. Commuter and active holster don't fit. Commuter is a little thicker. I love the commuter, but need a clip from time to time. The active case is very nice though.
I am looking for one as well. I use the commuter. I always had a ppouch for my OG EVO4G w/commuter and had no issues. 2 months of the ONE with the commuter and I now have a scratch in the screen. I really need a good quality pouch.
I ordered the Otterbox Defender for my One today, it supposedly comes with a belt clip. It's about $38 on Amazon.
Does anyone have experience wearing the HTC One on a belt? What would you say is more comfortable/practical for everyday use (including at work), vertical or lateral style? I wore vertical for smaller phones before, but not sure with HTC One since it's pretty big,
On another note, does anyone also have experience with fortte? Seems to offer a lot of custom choices, such as a snap-on closure or Velcro. More importantly, they offer a choice between a fixed metal belt clip (leather), belt loop, or a heavy duty removable ratchet clip (made of plastic). Which belt clip/style would you recommend?
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wanterak said:
Does anyone have experience wearing the HTC One on a belt? What would you say is more comfortable/practical for everyday use (including at work), vertical or lateral style? I wore vertical for smaller phones before, but not sure with HTC One since it's pretty big
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Vertical is OK.
wanterak said:
On another note, does anyone also have experience with fortte? Seems to offer a lot of custom choices, such as a snap-on closure or Velcro. More importantly, they offer a choice between a fixed metal belt clip (leather), belt loop, or a heavy duty removable ratchet clip (made of plastic). Which belt clip/style would you recommend?
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I had some cases from Noreve.
And all I can say: clips - evil!
Belt loop only.
I use the otterbox defender to protect the phone. It works great. How ever the belt clip sucks. I have been looking for any belt clip that will work. Please help.
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Good vertical case from ebay
I recently bought my HTC ONE and I have always used lateral belt pouches. Coming from HTC EVO 4G LTE is about the same size. I purchased a full body protectors like the ones from zagg but also on ebay and I have the vertical belt leather pouch which I was impressed of the quality and for 18 bucks and change it is really worth it. Here is the link to the pouch I got from ebay. I use this belt clip every day regular use and at work. I work in an office and sitting down for 8 hours with this belt pouch on does not bother at all. I guess it all depends where you wear your belt pouch. I usually wear mine just behind the front pockets of my pants. I would not wear anything in front or forward of my pockets because is uncomfortable.:good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310630196317?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Edit: I have bought some other belt clips on ebay that states that are leather and good quality but after 3 months they start to peel off and the clips will start to come out. So far this one looks top notch build.
Giovanny said:
I recently bought my HTC ONE and I have always used lateral belt pouches. Coming from HTC EVO 4G LTE is about the same size. I purchased a full body protectors like the ones from zagg but also on ebay and I have the vertical belt leather pouch which I was impressed of the quality and for 18 bucks and change it is really worth it. Here is the link to the pouch I got from ebay. I use this belt clip every day regular use and at work. I work in an office and sitting down for 8 hours with this belt pouch on does not bother at all. I guess it all depends where you wear your belt pouch. I usually wear mine just behind the front pockets of my pants. I would not wear anything in front or forward of my pockets because is uncomfortable.:good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310630196317?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Edit: I have bought some other belt clips on ebay that states that are leather and good quality but after 3 months they start to peel off and the clips will start to come out. So far this one looks top notch build.
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does the HTC One fit in this pouch with a case on it?
I bought this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CRJDZSQ/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love it, it works both vertical and horizontal I use it on my belt at work and hang it on my pocket on my Jeans on the weekends. It is snug and sturdy and has a decent kickstand.
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does the HTC One fit in this pouch with a case on it?
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I can say that it probably fits with this Seidio case on the link below and it might be a tight squeeze:
http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-one-surface-case-black-p/csr3htm7-bk.htm
Thanks. I do not think it will work with otterbox case.
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coldsteal said:
Thanks. I do not think it will work with otterbox case.
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I have always had vertical cases/pouchs before. I just got a hortizantal one. It is OK but I would prefer to find one that fits vertical.
The one I got was item 251337384318 on Ebay. It is a Rieko brand. The phone fits great with the otterbox Commuter. There is a little extra room in the case but not so much that the phone slides around. The case appears to be of good quality.
I am not affilated with the seller, I just wanted to let people know that this pouch will work.
Here is the ebay description.
"This XXL size case will fit your Samsung Galaxy S4 or S3 with a thick hybrid such as the Otterbox Defender or Armor series,or Ballistic phone cases
High quality PU leather pouch with velvitine interior that will protect your phone from scratches
Durable belt clip with added belt loops for extra security that will attach to belt or purse.
Easily accessible with magnetic closure.
Compatibility: Fits the Samsung Galaxy S4 or S3 (Universal for all carriers) with a thick hybrd case such as the Otterbox Defender, Armor, or Ballistic series. Also fits the Note 1 / Note 2 with a single layer protector.
Inside Dimensions: 6.0" x 3.4" x .65"."
I wear mine horizontally. Vertically is too long when you sit down and makes it awkward to grab at depending on the holster. Mine is from Platinum Series bought at Best Buy. Had the same one for my HTC One X and loved it. Latch is spring loaded so it is secure when it's holding the phone and easy to release/snap back into. Take a look into it, it's only about $40 for the case and holster combo.
Platinum case/holster
Athrun88 said:
Mine is from Platinum Series bought at Best Buy. Had the same one for my HTC One X and loved it. Latch is spring loaded so it is secure when it's holding the phone and easy to release/snap back into. Take a look into it, it's only about $40 for the case and holster combo.
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Platinum case and holster is pretty good, indeed. But if you get the one with a kickstand, your compass won't work (magnet in the kickstand), so beware (there is a case without a kickstand, too).