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Which is the best case to buy value to my money

I having a hard time picking a case I need help willing to spend up to 30 dollars on one

What are you looking for in the case? Drop/shock protection, or just cosmetic protection? There's a lot of cases, but it's really personal preference.
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Also are you using an extended battery or stock battery. That will make a difference too because of the size.

I have tried all three cases from Otterbox for the EVO. They all come with rigid screen protectors (not the flimsy, static ones). The Impact is a silicone case that offers good protection, but like all silicone cases, makes it difficult to get in and out of a pocket or pouch. On the other end, the Defender case offers the best protection, but also doubles the size of the phone. The included snap-in holster/stand only adds to the bulk. Not very practical at all. The middle case, the Commuter, is Best all around case. It is a plastic outer shell and silicone inner providing great protection while making easy to get in and out of pouches and pockets. This case provides the best protection I have seen without adding too much bulk. This case does not fit in the HTC EVO pouch, but it fits nicely in a Droid X pouch.

I use the Innocase from Seidio with a holster. It slides on and protects the phone well. I had one for my Nexus One for a year (I just got my EVO) and never had any quality issues.

I use the Innocase from Seidio with a holster too, but it not worth buying mine already pealling and looks horible

Got my otterbox commuter on eBay for 20 bux the other day after trying out various other cases, couldn't be happier and haven't looked back
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I have the 40 dollar innocase and holster. I rolled my ankle and landed right on my phone that was on my belt. case was pretty scratched up and phone flew out of my holster and landed several feet away. No damage to phone and I am a big guy 275# all on my phone on gravel.

It is time for me to get a new innocase because in places it is cracked, but again I did fall on it. I did notice that the small piece of plastic by the power button cracks. I will buy another case but use my same holster, still in good condition.

case-mate...tough ;D

Ballistic HC, $30 and Uber Tough
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-HA0486-M005-Hard-Case-HTC/dp/B004HM8BZI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1302980879&sr=8-2

I used the Seidio Innocase Rugged for a couple months. Never any issues and good protection, but didn't care for the looks and always removed it as soon as I got home from work.
About 3 weeks ago I bought the Ballistic HC in red/black and absolutely love it! Looks and feels MUCH better than the Seidio. I found my self just removing the outer silicone after work and keeping the case on I like it so much. A co-worker also has the Seidio and is now going to buy the Ballistic after seeing and holding mine. I was originally skeptical of the way the built in screen protector would feel, and/or affect the use of the screen. I was happily surprised at how I don't even know its there, it looks and feels like your touching the actual screen. Plus, what other case can you run over with a car and not damage your phone?!
There is an ebay vendor who has them for under $30 shipped, I received it in 2 days....awesome!!

I just recently not only got an Evo, but I also picked up the Ballistc HC in black and red from Amazon.com. I love this case. It does come with an additional rubber cover that goes over all of it but it's just too big for my pocket at that point.
It comes with an awesome holster if you use phone holsters at all. There is a "oil slick" effect if put the Ballistic on your phone. To get rid of it there is the ballistic baby powder fix (youtube it) or you can do what I did and just install the included screen protector that sticks to the screen.
This thing has some serious heft, you can tell it will withstand a lot of damage.
I paid $26.99 with 2 day shipping because I signed up for Amazon prime for a free month. I ordered it Sunday morning and got it Tuesday morning.
I highly recommend the Ballistic HC.

I currently own the Ballistic, Seido Rugged, Otterbox Defender, Otterbox Commuter, and Trident Cyclops. My two favorites out of all of these cases (yes i know i have alot of cases, hard to decide on which to use), are the Trident Cyclops, and the Otterbox Commuter.

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I currently own the Ballistic, Seido Rugged, Otterbox Defender, Otterbox Commuter, and Trident Cyclops. My two favorites out of all of these cases (yes i know i have alot of cases, hard to decide on which to use), are the Trident Cyclops, and the Otterbox Commuter.
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Haha same problem here ... have well over hundred dollars in various cases... often switch em out so I feel I get my moneys worth at least haha
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I have the commuter as well and the protection is great but the silicone near the bottom of the case becomes loose and it bothers the hell out of me. They will send a new case with the warranty though.
Edit: Just got my Incipio case and I love it, the Otterbox has been retired.

I'm using the seido innocase active. Works well now but I do want to try the commuter. Reason I didn't buy the commuter is cuz the reviews I read about the the bottom geting loose. But tried it on from the store it looks really good.
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Fendulon said:
I just recently not only got an Evo, but I also picked up the Ballistc HC in black and red from Amazon.com. I love this case. It does come with an additional rubber cover that goes over all of it but it's just too big for my pocket at that point.
It comes with an awesome holster if you use phone holsters at all. There is a "oil slick" effect if put the Ballistic on your phone. To get rid of it there is the ballistic baby powder fix (youtube it) or you can do what I did and just install the included screen protector that sticks to the screen.
This thing has some serious heft, you can tell it will withstand a lot of damage.
I paid $26.99 with 2 day shipping because I signed up for Amazon prime for a free month. I ordered it Sunday morning and got it Tuesday morning.
I highly recommend the Ballistic HC.
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Amazon Prime is free for 1 year for "students". You just need access to a student email account (with a .edu at the end of teh email address) -- either a friend's (or friend's son, etc.) -- for the initial activation email that Amazon sends you.

case mate for 12.99
newegg----search "case mate evo" 1st one =)

Case-Mate Tough vs. Trident Aegis

Can anyone give a pretty good comparison of the two cases? I'm looking to get a nice solid case for my new E4T beyond the TPU case I have for it now.
I have this case for my iPhone 4 (work phone) and LOVE the case (I could leave the phone). http://www.amazon.com/Acase-iPhone-..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324128984&sr=1-1
What are the pros and cons of each case? Right now they seem to be similar size, protection and price so I would be down to picking on appearance right now but function > form in this case.
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I can only vouch for Otterbox at the moment but they don't make a case for the Sprint GS2, which is a bummer.

I have this case for my iPhone 4 (work phone) and LOVE the case (I could leave the phone). http://www.amazon.com/Acase-iPhone-..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324128984&sr=1-1
What are the pros and cons of each case? Right now they seem to be similar size, protection and price so I would be down to picking on appearance right now but function > form in this case.
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I have the case mate tough case. I also have a ballsitic case . I use the case mate more because it is smaller . The ballistic case protects more but is a little bulky. best prices are on daydeal.com. They dont have the case mate tough case

I just got the tough case today.. And have been using it all day.
Seems like a sturdy enough case, feels good in the hand and doesn't have too much bulk. The rubber inner liner near the screen tends to attract dirt and stuff, but not more than any other case would do.
Has a nice textured feel all the way around. Nice and grippy, but not so much that it is impossible to take out of your pocket.
All in all, I paid 22 for out and consider it money well spent
Trying out this E4GT...

Ive got the trident aegis case in the mail so ill chime back in when I receive it.
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So I've got the trident case installed.
This case is very solid. The internal silicone layer is much thicker than an otterbox's silicone. The outside plastic is also a different material than an otterbox. There is no doubt that this phone will survive a fall.
Do you want to know anything specific about this case? I can take pictures if you're interested.
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I was wondering if anyone had both and thought one was better I have an Aegis case in the mail

i have both cases . while Casemate tough is nice the trident aegis for SG2 is is the better case . Otterbox makes a slod case but prices are more expensive with less quality than Trident

I picked OTHER case. with just a few mods its an amazing case!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20795019&postcount=14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
AMAZING case if you like "large" protective cases like I do. Especially on such a slim phone it ends up not being overly large at least if you have large hands like I do.
I ordered 2 so I could get blue on blue. they are $10 a pop on ebay or amazon.
white red pink blue green yellow and pink are available.
it has a few very minor annoyances I was able to fix all of them. check out the pictures and the videos. Absofreakinglutely love this case.
I just ordered 2 more. one that might have an orange skin (probably red but worth $8 for the chance of orange) and another black one with a clearly ORANGE hard shell (so I can do blue on orange)
Very very nice case. I love it so far over a week of usage NO downsides found yet once the minor annoyances are fixed. a pleasure to use.
the built in kickstand also "works" as a flygrip style gadget to make one handed use much easier.
really love this case. just ordered one for my evo and one for my prevail as well.

Wrong section, Don't even know how I got here sorry for reviving an old thread!

Seidio cases are my love.
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I personally bought the Ballistic case when I bought my phone and havent had any issues with it at all. I have dropped my phone numerous times and no scratches or anything, I can drop my phone and not worry about it lol
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Ballistic-Protection-Series-Protective/dp/B006H7US7U
There's a link to it, for way cheaper than I paid at the Sprint store

Found these cases on ebay, which do you think is best?

I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984

ewwww. all 3 of them. tpu or ringke rearth case ftw.

Why do you say that? Do you have the Rearth? How is it? I liked these cases because they look like a colorful otterbox.

thinking about getting a ringke rearth. they look nice. i just think they're ugly because they're so fat and bulky. but you may need the protection so function over form in that case. i don't need that much protection so function and form are equal for me. i had an otterbox once for a nokia e71 and i needed it then, but it was awful big and a pain in the ass sometimes. such a pain that i started carrying in my pocket instead of holster and i lost it somehow. yes, from my pocket. i was pissed.

The 2nd and 3rd resemble the ballistic shell gel cases, but uglier. I have a rearth ringke slim and i like it. I also have a couple diztronic tpu cases and like them as well.

I ended up ordering a Seidio active case for mine $29 after taxes, I looked at other cases that would fit with the extended back but I've always gone with Seidio on my other devices and just couldn't stray away.
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GalaxynexusVZW said:
I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984
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I have the first link case identical. I got it yesterday. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster. Any suggestions are great.

Hmmm, i don't know which to pick. The reason I wanted to buy one off of ebay is because I have $25 ebay bucks. I originally liked the metallic but I heard it was slippery so I'm starting to think I should go with the matte black. Can anyone find one on ebay?

That first one looks sketchy, idk looks cheap. id kinda not get any of those. Just get an Otterbox, thats basically what these are posing. I realize these are cheaper but also these look it. If not then maybe their are other brands that could get you some reliability. I personally dont know because i rocked my D1 naked for two years and im rocking a cruzer on my Nexus. I also have an otterbox as a backup (thats the tough case).

I currently have the otter box but I would like to add some color which is why I am looking at these cases.
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Casemate Pop, $28 ebay multiple colorways
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otterbox defender keep it or sell it?

HI, i recently purchased otterbox defender case and i already have incipio feather and silicrylic case and im still waiting for my rearth slim case and case-mate tough case. what can i say i have case addiction lol i say some review after i purchased defender case and people were saying its a lint magnet. so im wondering if i receive it on 1st of feb should i sell it or keep it? cause im also gonna be buying diztronic case dont know which 1 though. and also the S line case from amazon black color. please share your comments

I have the Diztronic TPU - Matte Black and it is awesome. Make sure you get the version 3 case (the one with the cutout for the volume rocker). Their support and customer service is awesome too. I have it paired with an XO Skin screen protector. It's enough protection for me.

Let us know how the cases are specially the slim case.

I have the Diz 3 and the Otterbox Defender. Both are excellent. I bought the Otterbox for protection when working. When my phone is in it, I feel like its safe. And the thing really isnt that bulky. The added protection outweighs the limited added bulk. Definitely take the Otterbox Screen protector off and use your own. I just popped the thing off but would recommend using a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive first. The only negative is the price. Should have been $39.99 rather than $49.99.
I love the Diz. If I had a holster for it I think I would use it more. The Otterbox stays on just about all the time.
If I had buy one case and use that one forever, there is no doubt in my mind that I would buy the Defender.

Really? I took apart a defender at the Verizon store and its really hard and rough at the connection points inside. I'd be worried about the case scratching the phone up. My old surface case for the nexus s did that. They do make can awesome clip though. For my money, for ultimate protection (other than water) I would hold out for the ballistic sg case that's in the works. I have it for the nexus s and its the best case I've ever used... if you don't mind added bulk.
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Ive seen several people mention the possibility of the Otterbox scratching the phone. I'm rough on mine and cant find any scratch, blemmish, etc.

You can always just give it to me. Got any of those cruzer lite cases that are sold out? I do. We could trade.
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Speck Candyshell vs. Otterbox Commuter

your thoughts? have narrowed it down to these 2 cases for the X - looking for "good enough" protection without adding a lot of bulk. I have heard the button covers on the Speck cases go "bad" after a while and that the Candyshell is super "slick" to hold - offering no grip...But I realize the OB Commuter adds a bit of bulk and Otterbox, as a company, can't be beat...
ideas? suggestions?

I've heard mixed results on the Speck. I wrote to them, asking if they planned to create a matte version of the case, and I was told that they had no plans.
The only case I've purchased (and hated) was the Trident Cyclops. I think I'm probably just going to get the Otterbox Commuter and be done with it. The trouble is, they're sort of hard to come by. Not sure why, exactly.

I don't own these cases for the Moto X but I have used them at least once in the past. I'd say go for the commuter. Otterbox provides excellent customer service and make some quality cases. The candyshell is cool at first but the glossy finish does attract a lot of scratches and won't look that good after a while. It also has a durability issue you mentioned.

Jon C said:
I've heard mixed results on the Speck. I wrote to them, asking if they planned to create a matte version of the case, and I was told that they had no plans.
The only case I've purchased (and hated) was the Trident Cyclops. I think I'm probably just going to get the Otterbox Commuter and be done with it. The trouble is, they're sort of hard to come by. Not sure why, exactly.
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Little local company called Amazon has them in stock.

Yes, finally. It's been a third-party markup item for the past few weeks. Sadly, it's still $1.52 short of free shipping. So silly. :/
Thanks for the heads up, though. I might just order from Otterbox directly to save a few bucks on shipping.

Jon C said:
Yes, finally. It's been a third-party markup item for the past few weeks. Sadly, it's still $1.52 short of free shipping. So silly. :/
Thanks for the heads up, though. I might just order from Otterbox directly to save a few bucks on shipping.
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I forget that Amazon charges for shipping... Prime is the best thing ever.

I could never get the Speck Candyshell I bought to fit right - the power button wouldn't line up and was constantly being held down and rebooting the phone. I also noticed that it attracted everything to it, like static cling or something, and almost immediately looked dirty. The slickness didn't bother me much, though I didn't use it for very long. I ended up getting the Commuter (off eBay, bundled with some knock-off cables I threw straight in the trash), like I should have in the first place, and the fit is wonderful. It's a bit bulkier than the Candyshell, but not obnoxiously so, and you can't beat their warranty and customer service.

Hated the commuter. Slippery, hard to put on and off, buttons are lousy. Ended up with an incipio dual pro (which I love).

I have been using Speck Smartflex Card case for my iPhone 5.
It's good, protection is there considering the fact it's not very bulky, and I love the cards compartment!
I just recently bought a Otterbox Commuter case from mobijoystore.com, have yet to try out, but looks slightly bulkier than speck.

Yeah, the commuter is overly slippery for a case. The rubber is the inside layer, and the plastic outside. The plastic is slippery. I have one...Didn't mind it too bad. Really need a holster at work tho....so got a defender. It's the opposite...plastic on inside, rubber on outside...much better. Unless you want a holster and maximum protection tho, it's pretty bulky.
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Slippery? The commuter is fine. You guys make it sound like it's coated in oil. This case is very well put together and not slippery. Thin too. I use the pro shell case now but that is only cause I wanted a clear back case. Once spring comes that commuter is back on.. Outside activities demand that
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I've used commuter cases on two other phones and was always impressed with the durability they provided. I actually prefer the rubber on the inside. Past rubber cases became too linty and were difficult to place in my pocket. The primary downside with the commuter is how much it will cover such a nice looking phone.

I'll be the asshole who says neither. Get a Cimo case.
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