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Anyone know if there are any available cases? I think I'd really need one
I was going to grab an invisible shield myself, I've had cases for phones before but I find the HTC Aria is definitely pocket size.
got one
i got a soft gel case from att today when i picked up the phone, however there were no screen protectors available at the store... pity she has such a nice screen...
I grabbed a set of generic screen protectors from the Rat Shack today. I used a hole punch to make a hole for the optical trackpad, and then carefully trimmed the sheet to size. The standard single hole punch is exactly the right size for the trackpad.
robonoob said:
i got a soft gel case from att today when i picked up the phone, however there were no screen protectors available at the store... pity she has such a nice screen...
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any idea of the brand on that gel case. there wasn't any at my store
amzer has a bunch of cases being released 7/13 according to their site
I didn't pickup a case from the AT&T for the outrages price they want for it. In fact, I don't think this phone needs a case since the back is virtually indestructible. However, I need a screen cover fast.
The gel case is decent, but I'm not sure it need it since the only part of the phone it covers is the soft touch part. The AT&T stores got screen protectors, but the package doesn't say Aria on it. It says HTC (model# I can't remember). The only carried protectors for the Fuze, Tilt 2 and the Pure so the other HTC one should be it. It's a 3 pack for $9.99.
The AT&T store I went to had cases and protectors. Case was expensive and didn't look necessary, the back cover feels very solid.
The Screen protectors are labeled as "Compatible with HTC A6366," product code 888063373688
i like the gel type cases(as long as they aren't too thick) for some shock absorption
case and screen protection
ok so it was a branded att case, no specific maker of the case, i did some research and it seems the Aria is basically a droided HD mini with a trackpad, so the measurements are the same as the mini, Zagg makes a full kit with screen and back protection, use a hole punch for the track pad and all is well, i will be getting my kit within a week or so i will keep you guys updated...
robonoob said:
ok so it was a branded att case, no specific maker of the case, i did some research and it seems the Aria is basically a droided HD mini with a trackpad, so the measurements are the same as the mini, Zagg makes a full kit with screen and back protection, use a hole punch for the track pad and all is well, i will be getting my kit within a week or so i will keep you guys updated...
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I almost forgot it's pretty much the same casing as the HD MINI! I just ordered a nice cheapie case on ebay! lol
I'd post the link, but I'm not allowed to yet as a new user =P
wish HTC or other company make some nice case for it.
ok so i have to retract part of my previous statement, the case is actually made by htc, i didn't notice the imprint at the bottom, so HTC does make a case for it, probably the same as the mini's.
http://store.cheapdroids.com/HTC-Aria-Accessories//
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I grabbed a set of generic screen protectors from the Rat Shack today. I used a hole punch to make a hole for the optical trackpad, and then carefully trimmed the sheet to size. The standard single hole punch is exactly the right size for the trackpad.
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I did exactly the same thing 3 days ago.
To make it easier i placed the screen protector on the phone so it overhung the entire thing, then flipped it over and trimmed the excess off with a razor blade. Finished it off by cutting out the protector that was covering the speaker.
PDAir has some decent looking cases for the HD Mini that I think would work GREAT for the Aria:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000908
I'm especially a fan of THIS one:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000908&products_id=28681
Of course, if you're not a cheap bastard like me, and prefer rich, European styling, THESE are some incredibly sweet cases:
http://www.pielframa.com/htc-touch-hd-mini-cases.htm
Regards,
Corporate Dog
EDIT: Oh. I also found this cheapie, which strikes me as somewhat similar to the PDAir case I highlighted above:
http://www.netimes.com/shop/flip-case-with-belt-clip-for-htc-hd-mini-htc-photon-p-2672.html
I think this is the case I'll probably be getting, but my IDEAL case would be a rubberized/silicone/plastic, form-fitting shell, with a detachable belt clip on the back. I know the shell cases are a dime-a-dozen, but I have yet to find one with a belt clip. Anyone know of any?
Knifey said:
The AT&T store I went to had cases and protectors. Case was expensive and didn't look necessary, the back cover feels very solid.
The Screen protectors are labeled as "Compatible with HTC A6366," product code 888063373688
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Thanks for the info on that, but my back cover (the top left corner) is loose for some reason, so I'm afraid it'll come off soon. I also realized that the back is the antenna for the phone (two pins in the case that connect to the phone, and no signal when back is off). So, I think I'll get a screen protector and a cheap gel case. Thanks all.
Hi there! This is a fun thread. Don't have to think TOO hard!
If anyone has actually bought and is delighted with a case please let me know!
I am really looking for a black rubberized (non-skip) case that goes all the way around the back, up the sides.
I wish there was like silicon case, but actually out of thicker, less flexy rubber.
Kit is up on Zagg's site.
Just ordered one. May opt for a gel case for the back end instead of the full kit...when they're available. All I'm seeing are "Available 7/27" or "Ships in 1-3 months" or something every time I try to order an actual case. I guess I'm stuck waiting?
according to the amzer site http://www.amzer.com/HTC/HTC-Aria-accessories.htm the jelly silicone cases are available now. i wonder if they show the screws like the argyle ones do.
So it looks like Case-Mate does not make a Barely There type case for the Samsung Captivate. Are there any other good similar options out there?
incipio feather is similar...but its less flexible
For a truly "barely-there" experience, I've just installed a screen protector. Voila!
I used to use what noma_pride mentioned above and was quite happy until recently. The full body skins tend to peel up from the edges and eventually dull overtime requiring replacements which can become quite annoying.
IMO I found no case/skins best. I found these jackets made from microsuede from sfbags.com and they are awesome! Check them out http://www.sfbags.com/products/cellphonecases/cell-phone-cases.php
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incipio feather is similar...but its less flexible
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Picked that up for my wife. She loves it. Thanks.
I personally like the flexible cases that body glove makes. The AT&T store sells this one, but I would not recommend getting it from them. Much cheaper through ebay. I had a hard case that snapped on, but found it covered up the sides and bottom too much. It affected dragging apps from main screen to other screens because you couldn't get your finger far enough to the side for the screens to scroll. Also I purchased a spare battery with battery charger and it was a pain to unsnap the case and swap batteries when I needed to. I have dropped mine with the body glove and phone still looked perfect. I am sure a hard enough drop would still be able to damage it though. The only thing about the body gloves that I think suck is only comes in black or pink.
I have a silicon case I bought in the mall (don't recommend that but I needed one as the lady one broke), and it's awesome. It's a harder silicon that still moved, and grips the phone like a condom. Our was made by an off brand, but I'm sure you can find it easily in any mall or online shop
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I think TPU cases are the best. They aren't "barely there" cases but the closest providing all the proctection you need. Price is a plus too. Try searching tpu in ebay
There is nearly only 3 types of cases out at the market.
First the hard plastic cases that are coming in 2 parts. There are the glossy ones and the trubberized ones in a wide variety of colors and styles at ebay or Amazon. The quality is OK but not perfect. What I like is the good protection in combination with the acceptable increase of size. The problem is that you nearly can't remove the front part of the case without breaking the very small bars fixing the case to the device. I like the rubberized ones most. They are looking more stable to me than the glossy ones. With the case it's more difficult to slide out the QWERTY keyboard. But it's acceptable. What I like very much is the protection of the on/off button and then loudness buttons. Because without the case I öfter press these keys withooany will.
Then there are the leather cases. There are horizontal and vertical ones. I tried to use the ones for the Samsung Galaxy S2 also, they fit. But of course not together with the hard plastic case together. For that I will try cases made for the HTC Sensation XL. I will share my experiences as soon as I get the cases.
The third category are cases that are blocking the hardware keyboard. That unacceptable for me. I tried rubber cases for the Samsung Galaxy S2 and it worked for one but the fitting is not not really good. The thickness of the device is quite different from most other smartphones.
Hope I could help a little bit and will share my upcoming experiences.
Thanks for checking out the cases, did they the leather/rubber ones block the camera at the back or did it have the correct position for the opening?
The leather ones I tried are for pulling out the device before use.
The rubber one I tried had a big camera hole on the back. But I forgot to check the other connector holes but if I remember correctly some cutting work has to be done. But this is possible with the right tools. Sharp knives and hole cutters for leather/paper.
Best thing is to try the case at a shop. Surely some fits better than others. But I think the Galaxy S2 category is the best you can get. The Galaxy Note ones could be also work, because it's taller but thinner.
The first category cases are made for the device and aren't blocking anything.
I wonder if anyone has tried the one-piece Speck cases yet (can't post links yet, but a Google search for "speck captivate glide" should bring up the page on Speck's site). They look good, but I'm curious if they restrict the sliding mechanism or block the keyboard at all.
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Just wanted to share my review, got a hard rubberized case on Amazon from ezbuy123. It's a 2-piece, snap-on. In the past, I've used Otterbox on EVERYTHING, but since they dont have an i927 case out yet, I figured I'd take a chance. The build quality is probably a 3.5/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized, that all is true. The edges of the case around the keyboard area are already starting to get chewed up, and the rubberizing doesnt have any real texture to speak of, I feel like I'm going to drop it when I use it. On the plus side, it isnt a weird neon color, and it doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone.... All in all, I'd be pressed to give it 4/5 overall, it will definitely be replaced with an Otterbox if they ever decide to make a case for the i927.
Speck Sureslider Case
So I just received the Sureslider case today. I bought it for 24 dollars (from versiomobile before they charged 35 ).
Here's my review on it:
It's a one piece piece that has a hard plastic back with polycarbonate. On the front, it's made up of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). The TPE gives the case a lip from the screen of the phone. It still slides when you put it on its face but not by much. Only the top part actually clips onto the phone. The back plate just kinda sticks to the phone.. somewhat. There's basically no restriction when you're sliding it, it feels like it's not even there. Regarding the top keys of the qwerty keyboard, it might've moved a nanometer, but not to significant to affect your typing.
Honestly, I don't think the price of $35 is worth it. I'd say it'd be more fair around 13 dollars. It also comes with a one-year warranty, so maybe that's where the high price came from?
The Sureslider case is technically a "one-piece" but when I got it, somehow the connection between the bottom and top part became loose and the top part came out. Needless to say, i thought it was going to be an easy fix. It wasn't . You can't just "slide" it into one piece since there's a hook and a little clip at the bottom to provide stability. After I managed to get the piece together, I went through the packaging, and there was this small instruction slip. It said "If the case becomes separated by mistake, align the two pieces and fit back together."
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
I got the rubberized texture case from ebay (shop4phree*). 5 bucks included shipping. Just to get something on the phone quick before I scractched it. I have to say for being so cheap it has help up surprisingly well. I was going to go for a higher end case at a later time but it's now going on 2 months and I haven't felt the need to switch. The only drawbacks I can see is it interferes with the smoothness of the slide out keyboard (requires a little more finger power to push it up) and the extra bulk it adds makes your top row of keys a little tight when typing(especially with big fingers).Ive dropped my phone a couple of times and it has held intact.
Im a cheap bastard so my $5 case works great for me.
Amzer cases
Well i managed to snap the feelers on my first case (the black rubberized one), so I've moved on to an Amzer case from Amazon. It's a 2-piece, snap-together advertised as "one piece". The build quality is probably a 3/5 - it's hard, it's plastic, it's rubberized on the back half, but the front half is clear hard-poly that looks awful (definitely not at all like what the pic on Amazon makes it look). It doesnt add much bulk or weight to the phone, but it is slightly bulkier than the previous case I reviewed. Hopefully Otterbox will come up with a case for the i927 soon, I'm quickly tiring of these cases...
L4T
http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=6439
Haven't tried any of them but their stuff is good.
Body Glove Captivate Glide
I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
Does anyone know of a otterbox case from another phone that would fit this one for protection? (commuter or defender)
And what about silicone cases? Soft ones I mean..
There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
Mom is with ATT so she picked the Captivate Glide cuz I have Epic. LoL Basically, she also want a slide-out keyboard.
I ordered this for her on eBay.
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=64678
One problem, the sellers posted different quality. Some say hard plastic and some say rubberized. I went with a seller that said rubberized with good reviews. $7 with free shipping. I'm waiting on that to arrive and see how it feels
Just a question, since I'm not a native english speaker:
what does 'rubberized' mean? Does the term refer to a hard case with soft grip or to a flexible silicone-like case that you can even bend and it keeps the shape?
Thanks
clpo13 said:
I just received the Body Glove two-piece case for the Glide. It's $30 from AT&T, but I got it from All4Cellular for less (it's also on Amazon for even cheaper, which is a bit annoying as it was out of stock when I last looked there). It's pricey, but highly reviewed on AT&T's site.
It looks high-quality (none of that gummy rubber sort of stuff) and fits snugly. A bit too snugly, actually, as it was fairly difficult to get on and (according to other owners) nigh impossible to get off. On the plus side, that means it's not going to just pop off in your pocket.
The case fully covers the back of the phone (except for holes for the camera, flash, microphone, speaker, and buttons), and on the front, it covers the bezel. It doesn't interfere with the sliding at all, though the front cover does stick out enough to potentially cause problems with the top row of physical keyboard keys. That said, the keyboard side of the front cover has a little cutout at the bottom that may alleviate that problem a bit. I haven't noticed any major difficulties typing so far.
As with any two-piece case, there's a gap between the pieces where the phone slides, so it's not going to protect from anything getting between the phone halves. Also, it only comes in one color--a metallic blue sort of look--so if that's not your thing, you're out of luck.
I'd give it four out of five stars, knocking off a star for the difficulty in getting it off, though I'd recommend it for the build quality.
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I got the same one from AT&T.
I agree with your comments. This case is much better quality than the no-name clear ones I've seen elsewhere. It is a pain to install / remove, but I like it tight, lol. I've had cases for other phones where it comes off easy, and they become a pain in the @ss.
They are the most expensive I've seen, but worth the price if it saves your phone from just one concrete ground fall.
-Am
hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
rafeee2 said:
hard case with soft grip
or you can call it a "grippy" hard case
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Thank you
just ordered the 3 in 1 combo case/holster for about $18 with free shipping...hoping its worth the money, i like the idea of the holster but i have a feeling the case and holster will be made out of cheap plastic....
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There's a Case Mate Barely There case now available for the Glide, you can find it on Amazon. Did anyone try it?
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in their official site i cant find anything about that case, strange.
Just wanted to do a review of some cases I bought and tried recently for my LGOG, hoping the info would be useful to other people. There are some other good and cheap options available online, but these are the ones I tried first-hand. I am really happy with all three of them, so here's the proof that sometimes you get more than you pay for...
First, a generic sleeve picked up at a local dollar store while I was waiting for my Amazon order to arrive. For just $2, it's pretty much as good as free. Simple, but ingenious: two pieces of synthetic leather (it's high quality, smooth, soft, and doesn't stink) stitched together, but with an added pullout ribbon that is surprisingly convenient, and works wonderfully to get the phone out. My wife was quite amused by the way it worked (as was I ). Sized perfectly for my phone, and looks pretty nice and elegant, too. Excellent basic protection sleeve, considering the price. Highly recommended, if you prefer your phone naked, but still want reasonable protection carrying it around. Five stars from me!
Next comes the Diztronic case, ordered from Amazon. It's a low-profile TPU wrap-around skin that looks and works much better than it costs. Very nice soft touch finish, clean design with precise cutouts, sharp looks and enough protection for daily use. The fit is perfect, feels like this phone was born in it. Some people on Amazon complain that it peels the screen protector at the edges due to a tight fit, but I don't use screen protectors, so I don't care. Adds very little bulk, but gives a nice protection around the bezel, so you can safely lay your phone face down. It also levels the protruding camera lens cover on the back, so it doesn't get scratched easily. One thing that seems weird at first is that the design around the volume and power buttons is very different. But then I realized how much it actually helps -- the power is recessed deeply in the cutout, making it much less prone to accidental presses, while still easily reachable with a fingertip. Very convenient. It would be nice to have a better grip on the sides (like a diamond pattern or something), but even as is, this case still makes the phone much less slippery than naked. And I didn't like the prominent logo on the back, as I prefer all my things with as little branding as possible (ideally, none, but that's just wishful thinking). Four stars (minus one for the grip and the logo).
The last one is a cheap dual-layer case pretending to be an OtterBox, also from Amazon. I saw this case there under different brands; mine was Aimo. I used OtterBox cases in the past, and to be honest, this one is quite impressive in comparison. Pretty much the same design features (except the port covers), build quality and the level of protection as Commuter series, but for just a small fraction of a price. And it has a handy folding stand on the back, which works in both portrait and landscape. If you are reeeally nitpicky, you might find the fit between the inner silicone layer and the outer hard shell a tiny bit loose along the top and bottom edges, but hey, it's not exactly an OtterBox, OK? Again, you really have to look hard and close to notice this. All the cutouts are precise, and the buttons are nice and light to the touch. Note that this case is quite bulky, and doesn't match the design style of the phone itself, so some people may not like it for its aesthetics. But as far as protection goes, this is probably the best option for this kind of money. This case is available in different colour combinations. Nothing beats black for me, but you can get yours in neon pink, if you want. Five stars, hands down!
Thanks for these suggestions and pics.
My first case for OG was Nilkins hard plastic case - at first it may look good, but actually is a piece of you know what. The rubber layer on the case started to peel off after 2 weeks first on the corners then the rest, due to this the phone looked ugly. After a while corners just broke off completely. All this happened with regular use without any extremes.
The next one I bought was a bit cheaper also from China - TPU X Type soft silicon I guess. I've been using it for many months now and it havent changed a bit. Good protection, looks nice and I guess it wont change forever unless you cut it with scissors
So yes, cheap can be good, but buyer beware as some cheap cases will be a headache.
I have this one:
aliexpress: /item/Genuine-Brand-New-IMAK-Crystal-series-PC-Ultra-thin-Hard-Skin-Case-Cover-Back-For-LG/1027800082.html
Phone looks nice in it. The plastic is sturdy, but it scratches easily. However it's a cheap one so no risk in trying it.
And the classic one gel case:
aliexpress: /item/Hot-Sale-8Colors-S-Curve-Line-Shape-High-Quality-Soft-TPU-Rubber-Wave-Gel-Soft-Skin/1310173671.html[/url]
This offers complete protection, but it's ugly.
PS: Just copy rest of URL after aliexpress.com to see it. I'm not allowed to post links.
First case I got was this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QuickSan...lePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f25597db6&_uhb=1
It still works great to this day, but peeled the screen protector off.
I have had many E975 cases, flip ones, rubber and hard ones.
Currently I am using the LgOg official bumper and it is a dream, sometimes the holes are tight but I simply file them and they work fine
The bumper: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181246366449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
This case was actually pretty surprising to me. First of all, it has a very nice soft silicone feel to it. For me, this is great because it sort of causes some traction when you are holding the phone in your hand. Phones slipping is always a concern for me. Secondly, this case is super, ultra thin. It’s probably the best case I’ve had my hands on that makes the iPhone 6 feel like there is no case on it. Even though it’s thin, I feels solid and protective. This case comes packaged with a glass screen protector and is very easy to install. The case does come in two pieces that snap together. I’ve honestly never had a case come together so easily that was split design. All of the ports are completely accessible. The only critism I have is that the home button feels to be quite recessed. The TouchID still works fine, but it just feels a bit odd until you get used to it.
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