Could anyone recommend a case that dosent soak up heat from the sun? I deliver food all day and cant put my phone anywhere but in direct sunlight most of the day. It seems to handle better without the current case on but then its prone to a cracked screen situation.
Sounds like you need a car holder with a cooling fan lol, keep phone out of direct sunlight. The sun cooks phones, not good for them.
Maybe look for some type of case or a holder with a heat sink of some kind, more than likely some form of holder would be available.
I find phone stays cooler out of a case too, it conducts heat via your body or surfaces faster without one.
Most cases, even expensive ones, are either some form of rubber/plastic which don't conduct heat very well and more than likely insulate it if anything.
Edit: Cheapest option would be to use a holder that clips onto your fan/heater grill and just turn on your air conditioning.
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I see lots of threads in here talking about the otterbox cases, but it doesn't look like they are waterproof/resistant. Does anyone know of a case that could be used for snowboarding? Doesn't have to be waterproof but provide some moisture protection and some crush protection.
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I use my seidio rugged case when i snowboard and keep it in my pants pocket, everything's fine...just don't fall. Alternatively, keeping it in the lower leg pockets would keep it out of danger even if you do happen to fall.
I use an otterbox commuter for daily abuse and while it's by no means meant to be water proof, the tight fitting rubber flaps do keep the Evos' various ports protected from light moisture.
Whenever I'm working someplace where I know I'll be using my phone in very wet conditions I'll just throw it in a ziploc snack sized baggie which it fits perfectly in. Cheap and effective protection without adding any extra bulk and it doesn't impair the touchscreen or speaker any.
I'm sure an Otterbox defender would provide superior impact resistance and do a pretty good job of keeping it dry if you've got the cash for it.
Sounds like you need the Ballistic case. Of course, they aren't available yet.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/htc-evo-ballistic-hc-series-case
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I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.
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I thought about a baggie, but I'm using it mainly for music, so I need to get a cable out for that, and still have decent moisture protection.
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BB has a case and headphones that are waterproof. People use them to swim with. There is an armband that you put the phone in and I'm not sure how the rest works, but it does seem to work well for the people using it.
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I used a siedio active limited case in my chest pocket on a recent Colorado snowboarding trip. It was my first time out so I fell A LOT. Took it out a few times to use it, fell every way you could imagine, all was fine.
I dont think you need a crazy tough case. The little bit of water that might reach it (from your hands or gloves) wouldnt hurt it anyway. Assuming you have decent gear that isnt going to be wet.
I went boarding last weekend with my EVO. My Burton jacket has an inner pocket that fits the phone and also comes with a headphone jack that I connected to. Then I just used my old palm pre headset connected to the jacket's audio output and used the headset button to control mixzing. Everything worked great. There are plenty of jackets with "ipod input/controls" that you can look into.
I have a snowboarding pants and jacket (matching set) for anyone who is interested. I bought this last winter from REI. The website stated that I order 1 size bigger than what I would normally wear.....but it's just way too big on me.
It's very warm and is water and wind proof. I wore a t-shirt under the snowsuit in 10 degree weather and was very toasty. I figure there aren't too many snowboarders on this forum but I know there are quite a few ice fisherman.
I went to Copper Mountain a few weeks ago and boarded. No case on the phone. I just put it in the media pocket on my DC coat and it worked fine. Fell a few times but everytime I brought my phone out it was perfectly dry. Also, you usually protect your ribs and stuff when you fall so inner jacket pockets work good for phones and iPods and such.
Sena Cases just released their Ultraslim for the Captivate a couple weeks back, and I ordered one in black today. If you're looking for a high quality leather pouch, this one can't be beat.
It adds minimal bulk to the phone, adds great protection, and makes your phone look damn good. The interior of the case is lined in a velvety cloth that cleans your phone as well (nice for the screen). The cloth does leave some lint on your phone until the case is broken in a bit, but it's not that big of a hassle.
I had two of them for my previous phone, the iPhone 3G, and they were great. Even though the case is super thin, the seams of the leather are on the edges of the phone, so they provide great drop resistance. I dropped my iPhone many times with it on, and not a hint of damage whatsoever. They come fitting snug but loosen up a bit through regular use in about a week so that removal from the case is easy. I'll update once I receive mine, but I already know the quality of it will be outstanding.
I have been waiting for this case for some while now, as I have been using my phone mostly without a case since last August when I bought it. I have the Body Glove Mirage case (hard rubber skin), which is a great case as well, but it just adds too much bulk for my liking, so I don't use it unless I think I'll be doing something that could put my phone at risk. This case is great for those of you that like using your Cappy sans protection, but like having it protected when not in use.
The case comes in 5 colors: Black, Brown, Red, White, and Frappuccino. I had black and beige for my iPhone, and the colors are really durable as well, as the coloring did not wear throughout my use of either case. As with any leather though, the lighter colors are prone to staining if you get it dirty, but that's your fault if that happens. If you don't want to worry about the staining, get black for sure.
I can't post a link as I'm a new user, but just search Sena Cases on google and you can find it on their site easily.
Feel free to ask questions.
i do not like this type of case, it is a case for storage, not for daily usage ...
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i do not like this type of case, it is a case for storage, not for daily usage ...
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not for daily use. i'll have to keep putting in n pulling out atleast a few hundred times each day.
I don't see how taking an extra second to access my phone makes this case bad for 'daily use'. To me, that extra second is well worth the extra screen protection that I get when the phone is in it. For somebody with an active job, I can see where removing it would be a hassle. However, for a student like me, I don't find myself in situations where this case presents a problem, no matter how many times I need to access my phone. I also find that the case acts as a great place to rest my phone on a table, desk, etc.
My logic for using this case is simple. When I'm using my phone, I like the feel of a bare phone. Also, don't see a need for protection while I'm using my phone, as my attention is enough to keep mind not to drop it or let it be damaged. I find that my phone is most prone to damage when I'm not using it, as I don't devote my attention to it, which is where the case excels with protection, and why I personally prefer this type of case.
Some people, including myself, find just the opposite to be true. My phone is the in the least amount of danger sitting on my desk or in my pocket. It's when I'm taking it out of my pocket or actively talking on it that it slips and falls the most. Hence, I use a body glove case that will protect it from the lofty fall from my hand to the ground.
Yep, just like I said. The case obviously isn't for everybody, but is any case really perfect for everybody? For the way I treat my phone, the case is great.
The case just showed up today, and I exchanged my phone on warranty over the weekend for a faulty external speaker, so I have a completely new setup (already rooted and currently running Paragon 5.1). I might post pics of the case and how it looks with the phone (if I can as a new member?) if I get around to it this week, I have a couple of midterms to keep me busy this week.
Again, questions welcome.
hello everyone. i saw the video review of this same case a while back and i found it just a little lacking, so i figured id fill in some details with my own photo review.
First of all, delivery came out of england instead of the usual china or hong kong or whatever, so it was comparatively short (and in royal packaging none the less :victory: )
opening the plastic packaging unveils a fairly nice, faux leather wallet case. it doesn't feel overly cheap to the touch, but you can definitely tell that it isn't real leather.
on the outside, it has Sonivo printed in the lower right hand side and closes with a magnetic flap that does not sit flush with the case. it sticks up from the surface a bit and from what i found, tended to get caught up in my pocket.
the back is plain, with just a cutout for the camera and flash. i have not noticed any distortion in my photos with this case, which was one of the complaints for a few of the other wallet cases out there.
on the inside of the cover, there are two extremely thin credit card holders. i could barely fit one card in each at the same time and they were very hard to pull out, but i suspect that they will break in after a while. there are also two sim card slots on the very front which i can not see a use for unless you are travelling with the phone. behind everything and facing the spine of the case is a pouch for cash. it is an odd shape because of the phone and is still very thin, so i had a hard time fitting any US dollar bills inside of it. because of the weird shape, you have to fold the bills width-wise and either way you slide them in makes them stick out the side. i could also fit only two bills inside the case with my cards before i had trouble closing the case properly. this isn't a deal breaker for me because i usually use my debit card anyway, and nfc payments are getting more popular as well.
on the other side is what i think is a tpu snap cover which is only attached on one side, which allows the whole things to bend into a rudimentary stand. the case fits snugly and allows access to all of the buttons, speakers and the sim tray. no problems here.
nfc and qi charging also work with this case, but i will get to that later. it also has a hall effect sensor, which allows it to turn the screen of the phone on and off. very cool and very useful.
now my main complaints about this case are as follows.
-when the case is folded into its "stand mode," the phone sits at an odd angle, which may make it uncomfortable to see. i wont be using this much anyway, but you might.
-the magnet on the flap is VERY weak. it holds the case closed well, but when it is folded backwards for when you take a call or something, it will not hold itself closed. this does get a little annoying for me, but oh well.
-The flap does not sit flush with the case when it is closed, so it may get hung up on things. this i can understand though, because making it sit flush would make the case much thicker than it already is, which isnt bad for a wallet.
-the small capacity
-the site advertises a white, version, but when i ordered that, they delivered a black one. i dont know if both cases are the same or what, but it doesnt make a difference to me. the black case gives a nice contrast to the white phone.
-finally, qi charging may be problematic for you. this case creates a pretty large space between the qi charger and the phone, which may slow down charging. it may also block the magnets in some of the charging pads that hold the phone in place. most importantly is the odor though. as many of you know, qi charging warms the phone slightly, and with it the case. because of the synthetic leather and the tpu case and whatever the hell they put in it, heating creates a terrible, sweet, plasticy, resinous scent that lingers around the case. if you are using it indoors shortly after charging, you will be able to smell it at texting distance.
overall, even with my many complaints, this is still a very nice case and fits my needs quite well. i do wish it was a little bigger, and that scent can get pretty annoying, but this is probably one of the best wallet cases currently out for the nexus 5. it has a premium feel and is not very expensive.
After I was looking for a bike mount I simply chose this and ordered.
Delivery of course as usual quickly with Amazon Prime.
At first I was a little skeptical when I saw the fastening method with the rubber bands.
This skepticism was gone after the first try immediately. In the pictures, the holder acts huge, so I was pleasantly surprised when I received it.
It is pretty small, well packaged and assembly instruction was also there. The blue areas are all gummed and coated in the supply with a protective film. The lateral mounting arms with feathers on train kept so many devices can be transported with it. The suspension is so strong that my phone (HTC 10) also remained so already in the holder. For safety's sake you do of course still the 4 rubber straps up so that the device is firmly locks in the holder. Of course, the fixing on the bicycle handlebar designed to also easily and is suitable for all kinds of thick rods.
All in all this is a great product at a reasonable price.
I've been using my S7 Edge with the Choetech mount on my mountain bike for a month now. At first I didn't think the silicone band would stretch over my S7 with a Samsung case on it but it does. The design and build quality of the mount is good. The phone isn't going anywhere. It's cool that I can listen to Pandora while riding and still be able to hear any noise around me. I'm thinking on getting a backup phone though just in case I wipe out. *knocks on wood* lol
I also have a few Choetech wireless chargers. Never had a issues with their products and the pricing is good.
One piece of advice if I may: if you are going to actually use it on your bike, please use some glue or some other form of reinforcing the part that is connecting the actual holder to the handlebar grip. Those 4 pins will "unclick" by themselves if the vibrations are strong enough (like when you ride on rough terrain or if you go on and off the sidewalk). It happened to me in the past and I ruined a nice phone back then. Lesson learned.
TomF1979 said:
After I was looking for a bike mount I simply chose this and ordered.
Delivery of course as usual quickly with Amazon Prime.
At first I was a little skeptical when I saw the fastening method with the rubber bands.
This skepticism was gone after the first try immediately. In the pictures, the holder acts huge, so I was pleasantly surprised when I received it.
It is pretty small, well packaged and assembly instruction was also there. The blue areas are all gummed and coated in the supply with a protective film. The lateral mounting arms with feathers on train kept so many devices can be transported with it. The suspension is so strong that my phone (HTC 10) also remained so already in the holder. For safety's sake you do of course still the 4 rubber straps up so that the device is firmly locks in the holder. Of course, the fixing on the bicycle handlebar designed to also easily and is suitable for all kinds of thick rods.
All in all this is a great product at a reasonable price.
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If mounted upright, and set it to record video. Does the mount obstruct the camera at all? Looks like it's close to clearing the mount. I'm looking for something that can record without obstructing the camera.
If you guys are looking for a really solid bike mount, I tested this one for Cheotech and it is pretty secure. I would recommend it.
I use it with my HTC 10 and Neo Hybrid case and it fits great. Just FYI if ppl want more options
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I will say that I received this as a promotion from the manufacturer but the review is my unbiased opinion.
This is a good quality case that will offer outstanding protection
It's a handsome case that fits the phone very nicely. It has a nice size lip around the top and bottom to protect the screen. It's not as bulky as some of the other cases and still fits nicely in your pocket. I really like it and will use it for a while to get a better feel for it.
I have also found that although the metal plate for my Imagnet mount fits nicely inside, the case is too thick to let it work properly. It would be nice if a case manufacturer would embed a metal surround inside the plastic that would still allow wireless charging and work with magnetic mounts.
What I dislike is the little flapper door over the USB port. I know it serves a purpose but it bothers me. I'm also not a fan of the little molded in head bolts.
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I will say that I received this as a promotion from the manufacturer but the review is my unbiased opinion.
This is a good quality case that will offer outstanding protection
It's a handsome case that fits the phone very nicely. It has a nice size lip around the top and bottom to protect the screen. It's not as bulky as some of the other cases and still fits nicely in your pocket. I really like it and will use it for a while to get a better feel for it.
I have also found that although the metal plate for my Imagnet mount fits nicely inside, the case is too thick to let it work properly. It would be nice if a case manufacturer would embed a metal surround inside the plastic that would still allow wireless charging and work with magnetic mounts.
What I dislike is the little flapper door over the USB port. I know it serves a purpose but it bothers me. I'm also not a fan of the little molded in head bolts.
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Got mine yesterday, I don't mind the charging cover at all. You can cut it off if it bothers you
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It's on Amazon.
I also considered this against the Otterbox Defender (Pro), but went with the Otterbox just for the added protection and easy B&M return if it didn't work out. The Armadillo looks better than most for drop protection, though.
What most put me off are those fake hex screws. They scream low-quality in their bad faith attempt to fool you into thinking this is like some screw-down case.. Why did they even try that? They didn't even change the orientation of each screw (not that it would have fooled me much).
I have had mine for about a week and I'm not very happy with it the stand is loose and flops about and it falls open the buttons are lack luster they are very hard to actuate and not raised from the phone far enough to distinguish between the case and the normal side of the phone I'm let down
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I have had mine for about a week and I'm not very happy with it the stand is loose and flops about and it falls open the buttons are lack luster they are very hard to actuate and not raised from the phone far enough to distinguish between the case and the normal side of the phone I'm let down
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Odd about the kick stand. I always found it to be firmly locked in place once it was clicked in properly. I agree on the buttons. It does take some concentration to find them sometimes. But they always seemed to operate properly.