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Otterbox Defender Pre-Order $26.99 with FSSS

NOT SUCH A HOT DEAL. When you consider all the complaints on the kickstand breaking and the flimsy soft plastic that often tears at the port covers. BUYER BEWARE!!!
The following quote is from the Facebook Otterbox page. This comment was made on 11-17-2010 at 10:30 AM
Alden KuldipOtterBox
When do you think 3rd parties like Amazon, Best Buy and Sprint will carry the Defender for EVO?
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OtterBox Amazon and other online retailers should have them within a week or so. Best Buy will be carrying online initially at BestBuy.com.
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YMMV - Available on Otterbox website, Amazon has not changed their page, but the price has changed to $33.94 This item is full price on Otterbox at $49.95 with a $5 coupon code for those of you that had signed up for notification on availability.
YMMV - Pre-Order the Otterbox Defender for $26.99 shipped.
It has been "Coming Soon" for months now, so Pre-Order at your own risk.
Free shipping with FSSS or Prime.
This price is current as of 10:30 PM EST 11/7/2010. Amazon prices change rapidly.
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
NOTE: IT LISTS SHIPPING TIME AS 1-2 MONTHS!!! But it may take longer or shorter. Rumors say it will ship this month.
NOTE: Under Product Description it lists the name as Impact: "Product Description
The OtterBox Impact Series is a durable silicone skin...]"
...however, on the invoice it only lists DEFENDER and makes no mention on Impact Series. Due to this discrepancy, I am adding YMMV to this deal. However, this does not really concern me as the title says Defender and the Impact has no current wait, therefore, there is more than enough reason to believe it is the Defender. I have never had issues with Amazon with similar description issues in the past.
From the Otterbox Facebook page, Otterbox reminds us that all coupon codes are case sensitive.
Jay E Hey guys, I just got my Evo defender for 40$ with free shipping! Use these 2 codes tb1010y (10% off/free shipping) & MEMUEVO5 (5$ off) (coupon is case sensitive) . They both stack. Enjoy 15$ off!
SilverStone641 said:
That is not entirely true. you get 10% off which EQUALS free shipping. NOT 10% PLUS free shipping. the total savings is $10. still a great deal though
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If you order through Otterbox, you may have to call in, their servers have been crashing.

If you need a case soon or now you may be better off going with the Trident Cyclops or Seidio Rugged. However, I do not suggest the Seidio Rugged as I have 2 and they're both falling apart. The upgraded/seperate screen protector is necessary on the Cyclops. The Ballistic cases may be released this month as well.

Defender on sale at Amazon confirmed as of 11/7/10 11 pm
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.

I see $49.95
nevermind. Previous link was to a different seller at $49.95. Amazon is selling for $29.95
Note that it says Usually Ships in 1 or 2 MONTHS

robnelle said:
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.
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Thanks for posting the link! I can't believe I forgot that.
For everyone who doesn't frequent Amazon...on the right side there is an area that says "More Buying Choices", this box may have Amazon.com as a seller or it may be the default seller, I'm not sure how they program their code to decide which you see as default.
1-2 months is possible. Rumors say this month, but rumors have been saying that for months!!!
I'm in for 2 because my Seidio Rugged's are falling apart, but they'll hold up until the Otterbox Defender is released.......................................................................unless the Trident Kraken beats them to the market

bacdoliljo said:
I see $49.95
nevermind. Previous link was to a different seller at $49.95. Amazon is selling for $29.95
Note that it says Usually Ships in 1 or 2 MONTHS
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That's weird. From my point of view, the link I gave does go to the 26.99 version. I'll just chalk it up to some crazy property about Amazon's site. As long as you found it. Actually..I believe Amazon moved it to a different page just that quick.
Here's a screenie of what I initially saw before Amazon changed it:

Just ordered mine, $26.99. Thanks for the heads up OP

Just ordered one also! Crossing my fingers that it comes out in a reasonable time. On facebook otterbox did say that it is in the manufacturing process a few days ago.

Ordered mine as well OP. $26.99 with free super saver shipping. awesome! great find.

From a discussion page on Facebook:
Random Person: NOV 17 DEFENDER CASE FOR EVO SHIPS!!!!!!!!
OtterBox: Fingers crossed, cause it isn't too much longer now. The date didn't come from us, but we are working hard to get them out asap!​

Awesome!!
I already have a Commuter case, good for interim was waiting on this one!!
Just scored it for 28.61 with tax, shipped!
Even if it takes a few weeks more than Otterbox I can deal with wait for the price.
Thanks OP!

mmcrrc said:
I already have a Commuter case, good for interim was waiting on this one!!
Just scored it for 28.61 with tax, shipped!
Even if it takes a few weeks more than Otterbox I can deal with wait for the price.
Thanks OP!
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No problem, I am using the crappy Seidio Rugged, can't wait for the Defender, hopefully the build quality is good. Sorry you live somewhere you have to pay Amazon tax, I buy way too much from Amazon...

I buy way too much from Amazon...
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You and me both. Both Amazon and EBay make it way too easy to buy something. Just click this button and it's mine? Don't mind if I do...

im just waiting to see how the holster works with this case... i know people with the iphone version and they didnt speak very well about the holster.

Mayonesa said:
im just waiting to see how the holster works with this case... i know people with the iphone version and they didnt speak very well about the holster.
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I wasn't happy with my Seidio Rugged holster, but I don't use the holster much anyhow...but I would like a good one, it would be nice to carry at work.

firemedic1343 said:
I wasn't happy with my Seidio Rugged case, but I don't use the case much anyhow...but I would like a good one, it would be nice to carry at work.
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the only thing i didnt like about the rugged was the opening for the usb port. i did cut it and it works well.. of course it doesnt look like it came that way since i did cut it and its not smooth but it works well..
i have the rugged away but im using the active now... out of all thats out there now with a holster, i think sedio is the best ( IMO)
like i said, i would like to see the otter box before i get it. i just wish it had a clip on the top like the sedio holster has. just feels more secure

Mayonesa said:
the only thing i didnt like about the rugged was the opening for the usb port. i did cut it and it works well.. of course it doesnt look like it came that way since i did cut it and its not smooth but it works well..
i have the rugged away but im using the active now... out of all thats out there now with a holster, i think sedio is the best ( IMO)
like i said, i would like to see the otter box before i get it. i just wish it had a clip on the top like the sedio holster has. just feels more secure
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I accidentally ripped off that usb port, my wife also accidentally ripped the headset jack area off. That plastic on the Seidio Rugged is just way too thin.
I snapped the top of my holster off, the design didn't work for me...but take that with a grain of salt, cause if it's breakable, I'll break it.

robnelle said:
Confirming OP. Defender on sale through Amazon direct. Must be coming out soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Defender-Shield-HTC-Black/dp/B0043GWDZ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
Edit: then again..maybe not..says ships in 1 to 2 months. Does anyone know if Amazon charges when you order or when your item ships? I know for unreleased video games, your card is charged when the item ships but I don't know about non game items.
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I still haven t been charged yet and I think it's been 48 hours, so I'm guessing they don't charge until it ships. I went ahead and got the 30 day Prime trial so I'm getting mine overnighted for $30 shipped, not too bad!

Ordered off Amazon. For the price you can't beat it. Hopefully it comes sooner than later.

$33.94 now. Listed as in stock on Otterbox.com.
sent from my Warmed Up HTC Evo

Any cheap rubber cases?

Just wondering if someone know where to buy a cheap rubber case for this device. Most cases ive seen are leather or the smart cover type.

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-GraphG...keywords=poetic+graphgrip+silicone+case+nexus
Planning on buying a bobjgear for the fhd but this will work for the meantime.

Frankdw said:
Search the rubber case at Amazon or EBay, such cases are available now. Nexus 7 2nd is a new device and there will be various rubber cases 2 weeks later at B2B Website. If you want to get one rubber case for Nexus 7 2nd with a good look, suggest you to wait one or 2 weeks.
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Yeah good point, plus those poetic case cost an extra $18 to ship to canada... wut?!? Lol hopefully some nice cheap rubber case come available soon.

Is any more cases cheaper 19$ ?

djdan8080 said:
Is any more cases cheaper 19$ ?
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Look on ebay for TPU cases. Most of them are around $5 with free shipping (to the US at least) but they're coming from China so it will take a week or two.

detonation said:
Look on ebay for TPU cases. Most of them are around $5 with free shipping (to the US at least) but they're coming from China so it will take a week or two.
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Exactly! Ebay has LOTS of TPU cases for the N7 FHD!! I found a US seller (California to be exact) who has the S line TPU case for $5.58 with free shipping. Cost me a few more dollars than ordering from Shenzen, but this way I'll have it 4 days after ordering instead of 2 weeks(I live just outside Atlanta, Georgia). Ordered it yesterday (Monday) and tracking number has it scheduled for delivery Thursday. Can't wait!! Sucks being so impatient!
SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD

Anyone buy eBay Cases??

There are so many good cases sadly not available in Canada and if they are they are overly priced with shipping. So I have to resort to ebay.
So I'm wondering if anyone has bought the below cases?
Case One - For the price its seems like a good deal, but it has an extra flap that wraps around the back and I think thats going to come in the way when using the tablet.
Case Two - Seems like a copy of the MoKo slim case but it looks good.

The first case looks pretty good and only $1.95 CDN shipped. Might pick one up to try it.

Genol said:
The first case looks pretty good and only $1.95 CDN shipped. Might pick one up to try it.
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hehe that's what I thought as well, but that $1.95 is for the screen protector. Sneaky guys they is

nother canuck here....I ordered the poetic slim line from amazon but I'm highly interested in how these cases turn out! link two totally looks like the moko man
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I got the new N7 two weeks ago from EEUU, and now, just few days left to spanish release, where I'm from, there's still no portfolio cases available in my country.
I'd like to buy Poetic Slim because I don't feel comfy with leather frame ones at all, I'm touching it every moment when I slide my fingers on the tablet corners, and the MoKo is too expensive now (about 25$ now, I saw days ago at 0.99$.. lol).
I am looking for a folio case at 20 bucks or less shipped which have wake/sleep, slim finish and no frame... and all ebayers wants to cheat me about 15-20$ for 14-21 days shipping plus 15$ for 10$ amazon case (yeah I know stock problems but what a way to speculate), while DBrand "robots" sent the decal I bought from Canada for 3$ and arrived in ONLY 4 DAYS by ordinary mail :silly:
What do you recommend me? Wait till spanish release or try the second 7$'s one which seems like MoKo?
Thanks.

I got a couple cases from eBay. I've already received the S Line TPU case, which I paid less than $4 shipped for. I also won an auction for a white folio case which was around $1.50 with free shipping from China! Not expecting much, but I'll update when I receive it. Today was day 16, an the seller told me 10-20 days. I'm expecting it Tuesday, since Monday is a holiday.
SwiftKey'ed from my '13 Nexus 7 FHD using XDA Premium HD

I got my eBaY TPU s-line case today..Purchased it last Aug.29 for $4.99 shipped. its pretty snug and fit very well with all the ports all cut clean.
I like the matte finish with glossy on the back and the textured side of this case. i choose a solid white color than the transparent one. but i hope that this case stay clean and white.
after installing my extremeguard screen protector here it is.

I will always suggest Poetic Slimline. It has 3 year warranty!

Nillkin Frosted Case + Wriol G Pro+ 0.3mm Tempered Glass 2.5D = USD 10.00 SHIPPED

www.tvc-mall.com/details/Brown-Nill...s-One-A0001-w-Screen-Protector-MHC-A0001-01E/
www.tvc-mall.com/details/Wriol-G-Pr...ctor-Film-for-Oneplus-One-A0001-MPS-A0001-04/
Best combo, best price. Enjoy!
P.S. I did test this shop - it is 100% legit and provides tracking with all orders.

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www.tvc-mall.com/details/Brown-Nill...s-One-A0001-w-Screen-Protector-MHC-A0001-01E/
www.tvc-mall.com/details/Wriol-G-Pr...ctor-Film-for-Oneplus-One-A0001-MPS-A0001-04/
Best combo, best price. Enjoy!
P.S. I did test this shop - it is 100% legit and provides tracking with all orders.
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If only it would take so long to ship from china to the US. I would order but to shorten that by using dhl or ups its to high.

$3+ for shipping though for one case

Just placed an order. (Shipped to Thailand). Hope to get it by this week.

Aegyo said:
$3+ for shipping though for one case
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nillkin...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ed4572a68 Cheaper on eBay but no screen protector but cheaper anyways
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00L2D3O0W/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new more expensive but amazon prime option is there.
OP: did u receive the case? Pictures, mini review?

Yeah, ordered one from Amazon but it won't get to me until the 30th since it's not in stock yet

zephiK said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nillkin...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item2ed4572a68 Cheaper on eBay but no screen protector but cheaper anyways
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00L2D3O0W/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new more expensive but amazon prime option is there.
OP: did u receive the case? Pictures, mini review?
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I myself placed an order for a noname chinese 2.5 glass protector and couple of cases via mistertao.com.
Mini-Review of one of those cases - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54379252&postcount=1
Other one is Nillkin - the best protection choice to the date, I'll try to post some pics later.
p.s. But I've tested this site - ordered some parts for Nexus 5 - everything went ok.

2015 - Best Budget Case

hi guys, title says it all really, got the fire phone on the way, any case recommendations..
you can grab a shockproof case for £4 off the bay, any good do you think, what about an amzer case, are they good cases,
cheers guys

russy23 said:
hi guys, title says it all really, got the fire phone on the way, any case recommendations..
you can grab a shockproof case for £4 off the bay, any good do you think, what about an amzer case, are they good cases,
cheers guys
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I picked up the Spigen case from Amazon. It's built well and fitment is great. It came with the screen protector. Like many others report, it has a lot of issues. Their customer service is a joke regarding the known issue as they request photos and vidoes. Really? All they had to do was read the Amazon reviews to see the first run was faulty.
Either way, the case is solid. Just don't get their screen protectors.

i ended up getting a tpu case for £1.90, its pretty darn good, also a tempered glass screen protector ive put on, im pretty confident its well protected now..

russy23 said:
i ended up getting a tpu case for £1.90, its pretty darn good, also a tempered glass screen protector ive put on, im pretty confident its well protected now..
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I bought this case it fits great all buttons are easy to use with it on. The only issue one might have is the cut out on the bottom for the USB port may not be big enough for some third party USB cord ends.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hybrid-Rugged-Rubber-Hard-Case-LCD-Screen-Guard-for-Amazon-Fire-Phone-Gray-/221617132563?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3399691413

I splurged and got the leather case for the Fire Phone. $16 is pricey but it's the only phone case that has impressed me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWHPOE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

mike_ekim said:
I splurged and got the leather case for the Fire Phone. $16 is pricey but it's the only phone case that has impressed me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWHPOE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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You can't get any better than this.
http://www.att.com/global-search/search.jsp?App_ID=HOME&autoSuggest=FALSE&tabPressed=FALSE&q=fire%20phone#!/All/
ATT is having a "FIRE" sale on Amazon Fire Phone accessories.
10 bucks for the 100 dollar battery case by incipio. Check it out.:laugh:

Thanks for the heads up. I snatched one of these. And the screen protector thing.

therinwhitten said:
You can't get any better than this.
http://www.att.com/global-search/search.jsp?App_ID=HOME&autoSuggest=FALSE&tabPressed=FALSE&q=fire%20phone#!/All/
ATT is having a "FIRE" sale on Amazon Fire Phone accessories.
10 bucks for the 100 dollar battery case by incipio. Check it out.:laugh:
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Thanks for this heads up! I picked up this battery case for $10 and the folio case for $10. Getting my phone tomorrow!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NIRGS44/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1437426655&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=fire+phone+case+with+tempered+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=61gWcgPMGhL&ref=plSrch
You've probably come across this. Its a little bulkier than I hoped but its growing on me. I love the tempered glass but wish I hadn't been so eager to stick it on--no bubbles, just the tiniest piece of lint inside. Its hardly noticeable, and undetectable unless the screen is lighter background, but those things bother me. Next time I'll use latex gloves to apply it.
I like the glass back to but not crazy about the amazon logo being in full view. What do people think about a nice android logo or cyanogenmod decal?
Also...the headphone cut out doesn't leave room for larger audio jacks. It doesn't affect me but Some peoples car jacks won't connect.
Overall excellent buy for the money.

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NIRGS44/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1437426655&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=fire+phone+case+with+tempered+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=61gWcgPMGhL&ref=plSrch
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Thanks for the tip. For $9, it's like buying the tempered glass and getting the case for free. Definitely worth a try with no real downside if it turns out to be too bulky.

Plonko said:
Thanks for the tip. For $9, it's like buying the tempered glass and getting the case for free. Definitely worth a try with no real downside if it turns out to be too bulky.
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It was a great deal. To be honest, only reason its bulkier than I thought was because one of the reviews said it was "less bulky than expected..." But the pic in the ad doesn't really mislead. It'll probably be the same size as you imagine--about a half inch thick.
And take my advice applying the glass. Its super easy but read it through first and keep it as clean as possible.

$2.95 case
Minisuit TPU Case, $2.95. Free Shipping. I had to pay tax in CA.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/frost-tpu-case-for-amazon-fire-phone-black/269166762.html?sku=269166762
Quick shipping - 1st Class Mail from NY. Fits fine and protects the phone.

davekaye said:
Minisuit TPU Case, $2.95. Free Shipping. I had to pay tax in CA.
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/frost-tpu-case-for-amazon-fire-phone-black/269166762.html?sku=269166762
Quick shipping - 1st Class Mail from NY. Fits fine and protects the phone.
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Thanks for posting this. Is the back of this case glossy like the sides/edges, or is frosted/dull? It looks frosted from the photos, but I'm not a 100% sure. I'm looking for a similar case that's glossy all over.

Minisuit case
HKSpeed said:
Thanks for posting this. Is the back of this case glossy like the sides/edges, or is frosted/dull? It looks frosted from the photos, but I'm not a 100% sure. I'm looking for a similar case that's glossy all over.
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Back is frosted/dull. Sides are glossy. Nice fit though.

AT&T store case sale
Local AT&T stores seem to be having a fire sale on Fire Phone cases. I picked up a nice Speck case, retail $35 for $5. They had several other cases there too. This has also been mentioned on Slickdeals re the eBay Fire Phone/Amazon Prime deal (the price of the eBay deal seems to change from $139 to $189 depending on the sellers mood).

davekaye said:
Local AT&T stores seem to be having a fire sale on Fire Phone cases. I picked up a nice Speck case, retail $35 for $5. They had several other cases there too. This has also been mentioned on Slickdeals re the eBay Fire Phone/Amazon Prime deal (the price of the eBay deal seems to change from $139 to $189 depending on the sellers mood).
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What colors did you see at the AT&T store? Their website has the black and pink colors.

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HKSpeed said:
What colors did you see at the AT&T store? Their website has the black and pink colors.
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I got a white case from Speck with the CandyShell design.
http://www.speckproducts.com/amazon.html
They had the Blue and the Pink. They also had a leather case that said 50% off of $35, but when they rung it up it was $5. Leather was nice and small but offered little protection...no raised lip around the display.
There might have been some others...don't remember them all. They were on a clearance rack.

davekaye said:
Local AT&T stores seem to be having a fire sale on Fire Phone cases. I picked up a nice Speck case, retail $35 for $5. They had several other cases there too.
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I found the Incipio extended battery case at my local ATT store marked down from 90 to 10. You pretty much just have to go ask and someone will go dig around in the back and find what they have. I also picked up a regular incipio case with the aluminum back, but is kind of warped already and doesn't stay on that well. For 5 bucks, it's not even worth taking back to exchange!

I just bought the Amazon Polyurethane Case for Fire Phone, Blue when I purchased the phone they had them for $10. It works great, doesn't get in the way of the buttons/ports while still protecting the corners, and has a nice texture that isn't too slick but cleans up well. It barely adds anything to the phones dimensions as well.

I bought the Incipio Dual Shine case from an AT&T store for $10 and it has been pretty good. A little heavy, but the brushed metal back looks slick. I've dropped it a few times and it has held up.