Saw this over on the Case-Mate site:
https://www.case-mate.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-EVO-4G-Gelli-Cases.asp
I have the dark smoke Epik TPU case, but ordered the Tomato one for a splash of color.
Are they the rubbery feel that makes it hard to take out of a front jean pocket?
Let us know how this case is compare to the TPU case. I like tight fitting aspect of the TPU case but hate how the side/power button is too hard to press.
These ARE tpu
If you look carefully (also states in the description) there is a pattern on these. Sigh. It is triangles. I don't care for the pattern personally. I just did not want to see someone buy one without noticing this first.
I got mine yesterday and like it alot. It's much more refined and better looking than the Epik case. There are no rough edges or bulge near the volume rocker like on the Epik case, and the finish has a translucent quality to it. The case is also slightly thinner than the Epik case and feels much better in the hand.
At first I was going to return the case because it appears that the camera lens is almost flush with the edge of the case, so I thought there was inadequate protection for the camera. However, I noticed that when you place the case on a flat surface, the back is actually tapered so that the bottom half of the phone is level with the surface, but raises up slightly towards the camera lens. There is a good 1-2 millimeter clearance between the surface and the camera lens. The phone is completely level though and you can't tell unless you are looking at it sideways. Quite brilliant!
The only downsides are the volume buttons are harder to hit than on the Epik case, and the glossy skin is a little bit more slippery than the Epik case. The Epik feels more "grippy". It also came with a screen protector which is about average at best. Anyways, feel free if you have any questions.
Oh and the pattern is actually circles, not triangles.
i've been looking around for a thin case for my new evo.
i just ordered a barely there case b/c it was the thinnest with camera protection. all the cases i've read about or see online do one or the other. either protect the camera or add too much bulk in the front (or doesn't protect the camera lens).
has anyone found a case that has a slight "lip" to protect the lcd when laying it down lcd down AND also covers up the camera "ring" when laying it down camera down?
or is this just too much to ask?
The Incipio Edge is probably the thinnest that provides both protections. I had the Seidio Innocase for a while, it was rather thin and protected both. I just wish the Edge and the Barely There came in colors other than pink and black. I really don't want my phone to look like a Hot Topic fat chick circa 2002.
I don't know if the Ringke Rearth cases add bulk but they definitely have a lip to protect the lcd and also have your camera covered.
I used to use the barely there, but I stopped because I got an extended battery, and will not be going back to it because I don't like that it creates tiny scratches on the sides.
I have an Amzer tpu argyle case. Its very nice, good fit, rubbery bit not sticky, face and camera protection. Found it at amazon for about $10. It looked semi-scuffed when I opened it but I cleaned it with windex amd after a couple days the scuffs dissapeared
metalfan78 said:
I have an Amzer tpu argyle case. Its very nice, good fit, rubbery bit not sticky, face and camera protection. Found it at amazon for about $10. It looked semi-scuffed when I opened it but I cleaned it with windex amd after a couple days the scuffs dissapeared
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You can also grab them on ebay too. I have a TPU case on my EVO, it is perfect.
Mindspin_311 said:
You can also grab them on ebay too. I have a TPU case on my EVO, it is perfect.
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Can you please share with a url to ebay to what your case looks like? I'm interested, thanks!
ro_bro said:
Can you please share with a url to ebay to what your case looks like? I'm interested, thanks!
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Anything on this page will suffice
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...kw=htc+evo+tpu+case&_sacat=See-All-Categories
I personally have this one, it fits great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-TPU-Rubbe...957108?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2eb4271a34
+1 Seidio Innocase II Suface
Double....
I used this case for a while before getting a hard one. I thought it protected the phone pretty well.
Mindspin_311 said:
Anything on this page will suffice
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...kw=htc+evo+tpu+case&_sacat=See-All-Categories
I personally have this one, it fits great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Smoke-TPU-Rubbe...957108?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2eb4271a34
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Nice case. Thanks
has anyone found a case that has a slight "lip" to protect the lcd when laying it down lcd down AND also covers up the camera "ring" when laying it down camera down?
The Rearth Rinke case is what you're looking for. Protects both the camera and lcd. Only adds about 2mm to the width of the phone. Fit, finish and attention to detail are perfect. Even a cutout for the HTC logo on the back. Not flimsy on the sides like the Otterbox Impact.
has anyone found a case that has a slight "lip" to protect the lcd when laying it down lcd down AND also covers up the camera "ring" when laying it down camera down?
The Rearth Rinke case is what you're looking for. Protects both the camera and lcd. Only adds about 2mm to the width of the phone. Fit, finish and attention to detail are perfect. Even a cutout for the HTC logo on the back. Not flimsy on the sides like the Otterbox Impact.
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has anyone found a case that has a slight "lip" to protect the lcd when laying it down lcd down AND also covers up the camera "ring" when laying it down camera down?
The Rearth Rinke case is what you're looking for. Protects both the camera and lcd. Only adds about 2mm to the width of the phone. Fit, finish and attention to detail are perfect. Even a cutout for the HTC logo on the back. Not flimsy on the sides like the Otterbox Impact.
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Check out the ebay cases I posted
I am looking for a minimalistic case for my galaxy nexus except that the case covers the side bezel of the screen.
Diztronic. Will "lip" over the sides and the bottom plastic. This case is ideal for those with screen protectors that lift at the ends, so that the case covers it.
This is the one I have. Covers the sides and lips over as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Samsung-...2&sr=8-6&keywords=gloss+tpu+case+galaxy+nexus
Not sure if they'd deliver to where you're located though.
The speck case also has a lip around it that will cover the ends of a screen protector.
looks pretty thick
I got this one on Ebay, covers the side bezel but not the top. I also have a Diztronic, and it's a bit too bulky. This designcraft one is very slim.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Design-Craf...506097?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ccb56e031
Hi I hate the way most cases feel in my hand, even my very thin TPU case makes my hand cramp up a bit when I'm using it where using the phone naked feels much more natural and comfortable. So my goal is to reduce the risk of damage without having an actual case. For example I just ordered the iloome glass protector to protect my screen but my other main area of concern is the rear camera lens can someone recommend a replacement back cover that keeps protects that a bit better. Sort of like the verizon induction cover does http://i.imgur.com/YqMVn.jpg but I'm not interested in the induction cover or spending $40 for it, hoping to find a back cover that has a similar fit to the induction cover but without the induction or high price tag. Thanks.
how about the rearth slimlite or the anymode case..
Received my Spigen Hybrid case today. Hated it at first, but after some modifications I think it's a keeper.
My issue with the case was twofold:
1. It wouldn't stay on securely, even with the adhesive tabs Spigen put here and there around the inner frames.
2. The lefthand plastic border on front screen moves around, as it is not attached in any manner.
So, I got creative...
I used some clear window insulator tape (Scotch brand) and cut it in strips to add along the inner frame of both front and back of case. Also added one long strip to the front case left edge to keep it from moving around.
It's nice and snug now. You can notice the tape underneath the front frame border...I think I may try putting my dbrand skin over it, or perhaps I'll finagle something else along those lines so it can't be seen. (updated: yes vinyl worked to hide it)
The case is pretty light, definitely durable. Makes the phone chunkier for sure. I can live with it though.
**I also received my CaseMate (the T-Mobile one) today. Hated it. First of all, that rubber hinge cover drove me nuts! All floppy and bunched up while Fold is open. The screen protector on front case had paint overlap from the bezel that I needed to literally scrape off. I did MacGyver that one too...cut the hinge cover right the eff off. It's mediocre at best regardless.
***Added Pics of modified CaseMate Case - removed hinge cover, removed cheapo included screen protector, added same adhesive tape to make it snug and secure. I may actually prefer the feel of this case over the Spigen Hybrid!
****OK, added some vinyl to the Spigen. It covers up the tape perfectly...also covered the metal plate on back that I use for magnetic mounts at home and in car.