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I've found a number of Sites selling cases for the Ozone (I assume they'd work on the other devices based on the Maple/Willow)
http://www.wirelessground.com/s511skinsmoke.html
http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=4390
http://www.talkietech.com/vewihtcozxvc.html
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_1_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=htc+ozone+case&sprefix=htc+ozone
Does anyone have any experience with any of these vendors? Know the source? Or have any thoughts on the items?
Thanks.
IMHO i wouldnt buy a case just yet, unless its from ur service provider or from HTC itself.
in alot of cases and reports ive read they are using the Blackberry Curve cases with minimal NOTICEABLE modifications to make them Snap compatible, and well thats no bueno!
Talkie Tech Cases
I just got 2 cases from Talkie Tech and I can say they're made for the HTC Ozone. Definitely *not* a mod of another phone.
Price was $9.95(US) plus flat rate shipping ($4.95 I believe) and I got them in 2 days.
Very satisfied, they're a great product.
http://www.talkietech.com/vewihtcozxvc.html
-Tutivillus
i just bought my case from t-mobile for 16 dollars at the most
i am using a dlo leather palm centro belt holder. fits like a glove and 10 bucks at best buy.
PDAir Cases
I've gotten PDAir aluminum cases for my last three HTC phones and they all fit great. Here's a link to the Dash 3G/Maple case.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000744&products_id=22370
-- Kerne
I'm still waiting for my softcase..after research this softcase will fit for my snap..
will post pic and review here later after my softcase arrived..
im bought from: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160354351925&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I've gotten PDAir aluminum cases for my last three HTC phones and they all fit great. Here's a link to the Dash 3G/Maple case.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000744&products_id=22370
-- Kerne
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nice case,can you say me how much heavy is that?
PDAir case weight
The black case by itself weighs exactly 32.9g. My phone weighs 116.5g.
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nice case,can you say me how much heavy is that?
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I just bought this one on Ebay-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400070510706&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123
I had a hard plastic case for about 2 weeks, took it off to pull battery and noticed pits from rocks/dirt that got under the case... Soft Skins = Win.
Had a silicone case for 3 weeks, easy to clean, no dirt, best buy.
I use the Ozone belt clip / holster available from VZW
Hard Plastic
I bought a hard plastic case, coated in rubber on the outside, for about $20 from verizon corp. store... It makes the phone a little easier to handle, without it I always felt I was going to drop it, def. a good choice for me, it snaps together well, and has a little pit where you need to insert the edge of a coin and pry it apart, not going to pull apart by accident. The thick design also protects the cam lens from scratches as well. I'd recommend something like this, by the way they even gave me my 22% work discount on the accessory, as well as on the monthly bill.
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I've gotten PDAir aluminum cases for my last three HTC phones and they all fit great. Here's a link to the Dash 3G/Maple case.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000744&products_id=22370
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+1...I just got mine today and I love it....fits great!
Found a couple other websites, sell a lot more accessories besides just cases.
http://www.elitextreme.com/xv6175.html?gclid=CPmkk_Gw3p4CFUlo5QodIDUIJA
http://www.handhelditems.com/cell-phone-accessories-ozone-accessories-c-3524_5132_7197.html
Will Ozone cases fit my Sprint Snap, or are there slight differences that wont allow snap cases to work?
Case Mate Barely There for Dash 3G
Here is one on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Case-Mate-Barel...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item19baaafcca
It comes in 5 colors, my choice is black.
This is the FINEST case for the Dash 3G, a little pricey but you get what you pay for. They go for about $17 on most websites. Form fitting case, protects the sides and corners and adds strength. Comes with a clear screen protector. Adds on a couple of millimeters to the size but you can find a leather case that will fit even with the Case Mate installed when you are on the go.
This case also removes easilly in case you want to change the battery or whatever.
I went quite a few cases before i found this one, and I love it. Forget about the cheap snap on cases they break, the expensive snap ons they wont come off without breaking, the aluminum cases block the signal, this is the case you want!
I´ve just buyed the black silicone case posted before, soon as I got it I´ll post some pics
I got 2 Ozone protective plastic/rubberized front case from handhelditems.com along with the mirror screen protector, along with fast USPS shipping - all for under $10 (USD)
The case fit together nicely & tightly, and made it nearly the same size as the classic Motorla Q series - all the factory slots, usb port, camera & side buttons are easily to use. It gives the phone the extra weight, touch & feel and even if it is dropped, should give it good amount of protection.
I then slide mine into one of those Motorola side pouch for extra margin of safety. At other things, I just put it in the pocket as it's so slim and away from keys, coins or items that can scratch.
I had the leather case with rotating belt clip from VZW for a while and that worked too, except the plastic over the screen sometimes do cause problem trying to read it outdoor, plus, dust gather underneath it.
I have a slightly used OEM Verizon Ozone holster if anybody wants to pony up $10.00 you can have it.
Here’s my take on the Ballistic Shell Gel case.
If you’re a klutz like me, this is the best yet minimalistic protection you can get for your Nexus. I have the I9250 International GSM version (stock 1750 mah battery).
It is one quality case. Fits snug (don’t know if it’ll fit the 2100 mah or after-market batteries. The corners offer the best protection there is. That’s what drews me to it in the first place. The corners along with an all-around lip of the case provide protection to the screen in case it falls face down. It feels like solid, strong quality. And isn’t over priced like the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kraken. (the only case I think is better than this & is by a brand name.) The problem with Otter box is its overpriced for my taste & has those annoying flaps that you have to open to use the ports.
Rinke & Capdase Barely There, are slim yes but don’t offer protection from clumsy idiots like me. The rubber bumpers by a trust company did it for me.
The Ballistic wins for me with the combo factors of Price, protection & least bulk.
The only drawbacks I noticed in the Ballistic case were, it makes the phone run a bit hot, since the back (where the heat is generated) is closed by the Gel covering followed by the Hard Shell. But since, ALL such cases like these block them, that’s something I’ll will have to live with I guess. Maybe later I can manage to cut out the back of the case & shell to let heat escape. Keep in mind though, I’m using the phone at Room temperatures in New Delhi in the Middle of July. When the current average temperature ranges at about 42 C.
So. the case is not entirely at fault. I did once or twice have the battery cutoff auto charging due to overheating (Battery Indicator Pro shows, the battery cuts off at 45 C) & the CPU runs at 55C & above on constant usage, going up to 70C at times as well (Checked by TempMonitor). But this is if you site in a regular room with room temperature & little to no ventilation. Otherwise its ok.
Again. This is for information only. Please don’t attribute this to the case, it’s an environment thingy.
I’m running Stock JB repackage by Koushik of CWM with Franco r210, at stock settings.
The second issue I face is while slipping the phone in/out of my trouser /jeans pocket, the corner rubber bumpers provide some resistance. But again, can’t do away with that. That is what the case primarily provides as protection & as advantage over competition. Yes, your phone will get thicker & slightly bulkier over a naked GNex, but this is the best protection & least bulky alternative I could find for someone who wants an all-round solid protection for his phone. Spent weeks searching & going over every decent casing out there for the Nexus.
The third point is it doesn’t have a kickstand like the Trident. But tbh I’ve used the Motorola Photon for a while & I find that outside of you sitting at a desk & placing your phone on an even hard surface, a kickstand is practically useless. But that’s just me. Besides the rubberized sides & corner bumpers of the Ballistic make the case easily prop up against anything & not slide..
All buttons & holes work perfectly & are neatly & exactly cut out.
No screen protector included, but who cares? Besides I have GadgetShieldz installed. Might post that review later..
Additional In-action Youtube videos & reviews are easily available if you Google.
Additional Info: I had the case shipped from Amazon to New Delhi for a total of $24.22 (including shipping). No Security was charged. The cheapest Case listing was for $13.15. Rest was charged as shipping. I placed the order on 18th June. Order was shipped through USPS & tracking provided till it was shipped out of US. As usual India post didn’t provide any tracking (neither did the shipment show up on their site, and still doesn’t :/) But I received the package on the 28th of June.
Bottom line : Completely Satisfied
Hope this helps future buyers.
PS: Can't post any links cos of XDA 10 post regulations..
where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
nice review, thanks
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...58&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_5376wt_905
section8atl said:
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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Thanks. I'm glad
the rubber/rubber corners have a slight matte(rough) finish. Quality finish & standard, but just that type of rubber. So it gathers the standard amount of dust/lint as such type of rubber does. just wiping it against your shirt cleans it for me.
Now that you mention, a dust point is, it gathers near the lips if you get your phone dirty. But I suppose that'll be with all cases of this type (think how dust gathers on the edges of a TFT/LCD panel - where the screen & plastic surround casing meet) While its annoying to get rid of on a Display panel, for the case, just stretch the rubber (I don't do that though) or take it off & clean once in a while?
Oh and another thing I forgot.
Its very low bling (What I like). I.e., the only places of branding you'll notice is a small sober "Ballistic" etched near the bottom on the back hard shell, & two slight " B " 's imprinted on the top two bump corners.
Let me know if you you order the case & the review turns out as per expectation
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where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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I don't have 2100 mah, only the stock GSM 1750 mah one. If you're asking about India, then its not available (since the Gnex has been officially denied a launch in India by Samsung)
If you get the 2100mah, mke sure you only get the Samung sold original one or else it won't be worth it, and as for the other unmarked aftermarket batteries sold. Seido, 3800 mah one etc, I would suggest do some serious research online. cos although I haven't used one, the average of the online impression I got was they don't give you as much battery boost as they should, there are fakes & lower mah sold with a higher mah sticker slapped on etc. I could be wrong as well, Just FYI though.
I'm looking for some kind of tote/micro laptop bag for the N7 in which the clunky wall charger can fit. There are plenty of slim form fitting sleeves with handles, but I haven't seen one with a gusseted exterior pocket. I have seen some pictured with just the usb cord emerging from a slim pocket, but it's obvious the chunky cube won't fit. I don't want a large bag where the Nexus would slosh around a lot. Ideally the bag would fit the N7 in a slim protective case, the big charger, and maybe another small item or two. I may have to rev up my sewing machine. Any ideas?
http://www.amazon.com/Riva-Case-5107-Webtablet-eBook-Reader/dp/B00A6JHL9S
Even cheaper here: http://www.nzgameshop.com/pc-hardware/rivacase-5107-7-inch-tablet-pc-bag-black
Shows it filled with stuff:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ibsYq-XaL._SY450_.jpg
BobjGear for me... http://www.amazon.com/BobjGear-Scre...&qid=1390797764&sr=8-4&keywords=bobjgear+case
This is what I use:
http://www.redoxx.com/Cool-Luggage-Accessories/Lil-Roy/91037/170/Product
Built like a tank. Lifetime warranty. Fits my N7 in a sleeve and lots of room for other stuff,
I'm using this one but in black: I came across it accidentally at my local surplus store for $8.
http://www.everestbag.com/fanny-packs-utility/utility-bag/
i use one of those http://www.deuter.com/DE/en/bags/escape-ii-85113-78.html
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i use one of those http://www.deuter.com/DE/en/bags/escape-ii-85113-78.html
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This is what I use. It sits right next to my xD .40. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57856_757854_757837_ProductDisplayErrorView_N
Here's what I use: http://www.tucanousa.com/shop/one-for-macbook-air-12.html
It might be a bit bigger than you want, though. In the large compartment there is a smaller sleeve that I put the tablet in. Still plenty of room for other things too.
I have been using a Zerolemon Zeroshock case on my s3 for a few years and after saving my phone many times the inner plastic shell has broken ( just the front piece ). Does anyone know where I could get a replacement or have one spare I could buy? Any colour would do thanks.
Amazon is your friend
Tmzdroid said:
I have been using a Zerolemon Zeroshock case on my s3 for a few years and after saving my phone many times the inner plastic shell has broken ( just the front piece ). Does anyone know where I could get a replacement or have one spare I could buy? Any colour would do thanks.
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Have had a similar issue, the inner plastic ring on my Zeroshock developed a crack or two. I ended up ordering a couple of spare Zeroshock cases off of Amazon (they always seem to hover around $19.99, never seen it for much cheaper) and use the parts from various cases as needed since the black outer shell is the same across most of the colors. I've seen them on ebay as well. If you really wanna save $$ you can buy a tube of clear epoxy at Home Depot and try to patch it yourself.
Curious, how's your battery life with the Zerolemon these days?
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Have had a similar issue, the inner plastic ring on my Zeroshock developed a crack or two. I ended up ordering a couple of spare Zeroshock cases off of Amazon (they always seem to hover around $19.99, never seen it for much cheaper) and use the parts from various cases as needed since the black outer shell is the same across most of the colors. I've seen them on ebay as well. If you really wanna save $$ you can buy a tube of clear epoxy at Home Depot and try to patch it yourself.
Curious, how's your battery life with the Zerolemon these days?
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I looked on ebay and amazon all out of stock. The battery is still good I'm getting around 10 hours screen on time which means 2 days usage for me. I'm using the standard zerolemon case which is pretty tough. I also bought an anker 7200mah s3 battery off eBay recently (2nd hand but like new)which performs a little better I just alternate between the 2 every week or so. I couldn't go back to a standard battery now would recommend zerolemon 100%
Some live battery data
When you fly with your V20 and a spare battery for it,
do you keep the spare in your pockets?
in your carry-on?
or in your checked luggage?
Most likely you will need to keep it in your carry on. I was lucky enough to buy charging kits when they were available and they came with the molded battery cases. I have a small bag I keep my tablet, batteries, chargers, and other miscellaneous electronics in...never had an issue.
If you don't have molded cases, I recommend putting any battery on its own small ziplock baggy. One member here had a nice solution also, it involved playing card cases that fit 2 batteries perfectly. I'll dig up the link.
It was @C D
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...ic-hinged-boxes-holders-t3893991/post78768076
If you wanted a case that can hold 2 batteries today, you can buy this packaging with cotton swabs (Walmart, target, etc.). My wife uses this and it holds 2 batteries with a little bit of wiggle room:
Spare batteries are not allowed in checked bags, so they'll have to go in your carry-ons. Like pistacios already said, you'll want to keep them in some sort of secondary container to be clean and safe. I also use a small bag (one of those universal zippered travel cases) to keep small electronic items together.
Those 30-pack Q-tip containers should work for multiple batteries as shown by a Redditor who put 3 of them in there with some extra tape to keep the flap firmly closed:
https://i.imgur.com/CWYLXZS_d.jpg?maxwidth=1200
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Most likely you will need to keep it in your carry on. I was lucky enough to buy charging kits when they were available and they came with the molded battery cases. I have a small bag I keep my tablet, batteries, chargers, and other miscellaneous electronics in...never had an issue.
If you don't have molded cases, I recommend putting any battery on its own small ziplock baggy. One member here had a nice solution also, it involved playing card cases that fit 2 batteries perfectly. I'll dig up the link.
It was @C D
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...ic-hinged-boxes-holders-t3893991/post78768076
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C D said:
Spare batteries are not allowed in checked bags, so they'll have to go in your carry-ons. Like pistacios already said, you'll want to keep them in some sort of secondary container to be clean and safe. I also use a small bag (one of those universal zippered travel cases) to keep small electronic items together.
Those 30-pack Q-tip containers should work for multiple batteries as shown by a Redditor who put 3 of them in there with some extra tape to keep the flap firmly closed:
https://i.imgur.com/CWYLXZS_d.jpg?maxwidth=1200
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So, just putting it in a snack size Zip-lock bag in our carry-on would be okay, you think?
Or do I need something more rigid, like the q-tip case?
Trying to pack small and light.
Thanks!
baldybill said:
So, just putting it in a snack size Zip-lock bag in our carry-on would be okay, you think?
Or do I need something more rigid, like the q-tip case?
Trying to pack small and light.
Thanks!
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That would be OK, but I recommend putting the bagged battery in another more rigid container such as a small case or box (made of paper or cardboard should be enough) before putting it all in your main carry-on bag. That way, you'll have a bit more protection in case your bag gets bumped or dropped.
I gotcha.
i've flown with spare batteries, in carry-on and in my key case. Never had a question or problem. Isn't 10k nimh the limit? I travel with a spare 6600 battery.
I didn't have any issue with this. I had an extra 6Kmah backup to the main 6Kmah I had. I flew every week for two years for work. Mostly US & Canada and had one Asia trip.
ive been flying with spare batteries in my pocket since 2005 with no problems ever. I put them in the bins that get xrayed with my shoes and never had an issue. no carryon or anything
I've been flying with spare batteries for years and NEVER had any issues. I have tiny ziplock bags for the batteries to stop them picking up lint and whatever is bouncing around in my daypack!
Or a bigger perfine battery
Checked in - not allowed.
Carried on - upto 28900mah
Though this is based on information when I bought my battery bank a few years ago
I've put them in carry on like a backpack and never had any issues, flying domestically in the US.