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Cases

I've searched but I couldn't seem to find a thread, I'm wondering what cases do all you guys have? I just got the hero and I want to protect it, especially the screen. So who has what and who likes what?

Here is some good reviews of the most popular cases.
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/49725-bodyglove-vs-otterbox-vs-seido-innocase.html

I use the bodyglove case. I like the way it looks and feels, but do have 2 complaints:
1. When typing in portrait mode, it is hard for my to hit the keys at the edges of the screen (so i normally type in landscape mode, lol!)
2. If you DO happen to drop your phone, sometimes this case pops open. That being said, I've not had my phone damaged when this has happened, but you still should be aware.
I plan on trying the otterbox myself, just to see if it is better, but for the most part I am completely happy with the bodyglove.

I have thew rubber case they sell in the sprint store. i cut the edge's of on the screen part due to not being able to hit the edge of the screen like tejasrichard mentioned with his case

anybody try one of those TPU (thermo plastic) cases they are like silicone ones but i guess way more sturdy and repel dust im interested only one place has em for our heros so im assuming they are pretty new to the market

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030C4IXK/ref=oss_product
A little pricey for a case but I love it. Great fit and function. Fits perfectly, no complaints.

aauussttiinn88 said:
anybody try one of those TPU (thermo plastic) cases they are like silicone ones but i guess way more sturdy and repel dust im interested only one place has em for our heros so im assuming they are pretty new to the market
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A buddy of mine has one for his blackberry. I dont think he liked it.

I have the body glove case, and absolutely love it. i switched from the HTC silicon rubber case to it, and have not looked back. love the integrated belt clip. gives full body protection to the Hero, except it does not protect the screen from scratches... but you should have no worries there since it is glass. hth
linky
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Elements-Snap-removable/dp/B002YLELMG

Has anyone compared the otterbox impact and commuter series? Is the commuter series suppose to be more rugged? I can get the commuter series from newegg for the same price as the impact normally is. Reading their descriptions on the otterbox website aren't very helpful in differentiating the series. The commuter is a hard shell where the impact is a soft one right?

Seidio Innocase II combo. Absolutely love it. Adds almost no bulk to the phone at all.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-hl3csr3hhrs-bk.htm
It comes in other colors too.

Otterbox
It's a little bulky, yeah, but it has a good feel to it. Also, Hero took a trip into the hot tub again (survived once with no case) with the Otterbox on and there was almost no water inside the battery area when I pulled it out. Phone still works!

i dont know if to get the outterbox one or the Seidio Innocase II combo
i have the body glove already but its too fat

magicalan said:
i dont know if to get the outterbox one or the Seidio Innocase II combo
i have the body glove already but its too fat
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Otterbox is easily 2x the size of the bodyglove...

A better question is WHERE ARE THE CUSTOM CAR MOUNTS??!?!?!?!?!!?!?

durandetto said:
Seidio Innocase II combo. Absolutely love it. Adds almost no bulk to the phone at all.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-hl3csr3hhrs-bk.htm
It comes in other colors too.
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This is what I have, in navy blue...

beyondinferno said:
A better question is WHERE ARE THE CUSTOM CAR MOUNTS??!?!?!?!?!!?!?
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I am actually in the process of ordering parts to build a custom windshield mount. I'll post a guide when the parts all come in. (Some are coming from Hong Kong and taking a while... they were supposed to be here late this week or early next week)

wcgbmd said:
Otterbox is easily 2x the size of the bodyglove...
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really so the otterbox is bigger?

beyondinferno said:
A better question is WHERE ARE THE CUSTOM CAR MOUNTS??!?!?!?!?!!?!?
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I'm using a swiveling mount from Proclip.
The pricing is absurd, $45 just for the swivel part, you need to have a base mount to attach it to. I already had a custom base in my Honda S2000 I bought for my Garmin ($15) with the standard mounting holes. The Garmin is going to Ebay with these great new 2.1 ROMs and built in NAV.
The Proclip is well built, very functional and sturdy as hell. It works great vertically and horizontally. It DOES NOT work with a case on your Hero. I am using a no-name hard plastic clear case ($5 from the interwebs) that I snap on and off each time I get in my car.
The whole setup works so well that I am using Home++ so that I can utilize horizontal home screens while driving... Can't wait for Darch's stock build and I will switch to this.
Droid Live is my new car radio, tethered to a Sony deck with A2DP bluetooth.

Waterproof and Fully Functional Case!!!
I will be getting a new case in a couple of weeks that has yet to hit the market. It is 100% waterproof and very functional for those of you that are boaters, beach goers and pool sitters. See pic below. I will have them on eBay for $39.95 but for all of you here on XDA, it will be $30.00 + $3.00 shipping. I can invoice you via paypal or we can do the cashier check and mail thing. My eBay user name is "goulpher36" if you would like to check my feedback. You can reserve one if you send me an email and mention "XDA".

Opppsie! I read the rules after my post. Sorry...

Case inside of Case

I know the title sounds weird but it's exactly what I'm looking for. Right now I have THIS Case. But when I take the phone out of the case on my belt it is no longer protected from drops.
What I am looking for is a belt case similar to the one above that will hold a TMOUS HD2 WITH a hard cover or silicon cover.
Anyone seen anything like this???

your link no worky

Fixed, doesn't really matter what case I have now though. I'm basically looking for a hip case that will hold my HD2 WITH a hard case on it.

Solved...
I am ordering a hip holster for a PPC-6600 which is .10" x .12" x .30" larger than the TMOUS HD2. This should allow me to attach my hard cover to the HD2 and fit it in the hip holster.

Check my post here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6461687&postcount=125

i recentaly switched my wife to my TP2 and got the HD2 and i found a leather case for 5 dollars at the local flea market and it lets me use the silicone case and the body glove case "i switch out cases depending on if im going to be in the office or out on site" and both will slide in the leather case so the phones always protected ...if you realy need this set up im sure i can pick up another case and send it to you
Tech5

Fingerlickin said:
I know the title sounds weird but it's exactly what I'm looking for. Right now I have THIS Case. But when I take the phone out of the case on my belt it is no longer protected from drops.
What I am looking for is a belt case similar to the one above that will hold a TMOUS HD2 WITH a hard cover or silicon cover.
Anyone seen anything like this???
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Not sure if I'm too late to reply, but I have the Body Glove Dual Protector Case and just bought RocketFish Universal Leather Case RF-WR337...perfect fit!
Here is a link from another post with some pics of the case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654013&page=4
I hope this helps.

Otterbox
I have the otterbox defender case with belt clip....the best case on the market

Humongus1 said:
I have the otterbox defender case with belt clip....the best case on the market
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Old thread guy...

I use this TPU case
and put it inside this case
Snug fit at the beginning, but overtime it gets better.

Cheap Leather Cases Recommendation

hi guys..
i am looking for leather cases around 5 - 10$ ones.. there are loads of em for euro version of HD2.. but very hard to find tmobiles ones.. suggest some guys..

I bought this one and it fits
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360260250637

I bought this one and it fits, and it's solid and reliable and convenient.
Most functional case I've ever had for a cell phone. It simply works, and I don't even think about it anymore.
http://www.amazon.com/Fashionable-L..._25?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1275427671&sr=8-25

planetkaren said:
I bought this one and it fits
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360260250637
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Im thinking about buying the same one but can it still fit with a silicone case and is it held together by a velcro or magnet strap?

roboz said:
Im thinking about buying the same one but can it still fit with a silicone case and is it held together by a velcro or magnet strap?
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the silicone case wont fit. it has magnetic clasp. I have no problem with gps even with the magnet.

I found an old Sidekick case that fits the HD2 perfectly. I got mine off Ebay when a seller was selling them for just $1, but they are no longer selling them, I guess they sold out.
But this web site which I've never purchased from has the case for $8.99.

I got this for under $8.00 2 months ago and it fits well. I like it and will buy it again when it breaks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Po...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ada0e61b7

try this one...
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000372_11000947&products_id=30001
this is what i use, and it fits perfectly... i combined it with invisibleshield[full body]

danxtian said:
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000372_11000947&products_id=30001
this is what i use, and it fits perfectly... i combined it with invisibleshield[full body]
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Someone else reported that the plastic clips were so tight it damaged the additional clear skin protection. How tight is it with the invisibleshield? Can the HD2 be removed and replaced without damage to it? Thanks

yes, it is tight. but if you're careful, it can be removed easily.

I am using this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-HTC-LEATHER-CASE-T-MOBILE-HD2-HD-2-PHONE-/160436563313?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item255ac3ad71
OEM case, inexpensive, not bulky

depakjan said:
hi guys..
i am looking for leather cases around 5 - 10$ ones.. there are loads of em for euro version of HD2.. but very hard to find tmobiles ones.. suggest some guys..
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I just received this today for my TMOUS HD2. It fits perfectly, it's snug, yet slides in and out easily. Magnetic flap, and rotating belt clip. Craftmanship is not half bad for the price.

RhinoV said:
I just received this today for my TMOUS HD2. It fits perfectly, it's snug, yet slides in and out easily. Magnetic flap, and rotating belt clip. Craftmanship is not half bad for the price.
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Do you think it would still fit the case you referenced with a tight plastic skin case on it. Thanks

ATLDON said:
I am using this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-HTC-LEATHER-CASE-T-MOBILE-HD2-HD-2-PHONE-/160436563313?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item255ac3ad71
OEM case, inexpensive, not bulky
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Is the snap magnetic? Thanks

grybrd1 said:
Do you think it would still fit the case you referenced with a tight plastic skin case on it. Thanks
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I'm using it with a full body Invisible Shield and it looks like it still has a little bit of room to spare, especially if the phone is facing inward.

is there a case that has a space somewhere that i can store the usb charging cable/headfones?

[Q] Best NS Holster/Pouch (any experience?)

I recently picked up a new 9020a for ATT and need a holster/pouch to carry it in. I will not be using a screen protector or additional case so that is not an issue. I found a lot of reviews here for cases but not much on pouches (unless I missed them). The question is simple, does anyone have a suggestion for a holster/pouch that fits perfectly with the NS.
I found this Samsung holster on BB's website but I am not a fan of the button snap. I prefer magnetic (definitely no velcro). Something similar would be great...+10 internet points if your suggestion comes in brown.
http://mobileaccessories.bestbuy.com/samsung-horizontal-pouch/4A120A6411.htm
Thanks

try this1 Proporta Aluminium Lined Leather Pouch
I have not tested yet but will do a mini review tomorrow or day after
MU-Biomed said:
I recently picked up a new 9020a for ATT and need a holster/pouch to carry it in. I will not be using a screen protector or additional case so that is not an issue. I found a lot of reviews here for cases but not much on pouches (unless I missed them). The question is simple, does anyone have a suggestion for a holster/pouch that fits perfectly with the NS.
I found this Samsung holster on BB's website but I am not a fan of the button snap. I prefer magnetic (definitely no velcro). Something similar would be great...+10 internet points if your suggestion comes in brown.
http://mobileaccessories.bestbuy.com/samsung-horizontal-pouch/4A120A6411.htm
Thanks
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I will look forward to your review. I am not quite sure how this works? Do you put the pouch in your pocket and then pull the whole pouch out when you get a call...then pull the phone out of the pouch? I am always playing with my phone so this would get old imo.
It seems I would want a more traditional one with a belt clip, but thank you for the tip.

So my review is done if u want to have a look
And yes i have the pouch in pocket so when u need the phone 1st pouch out than phone out fro pouch
But I use to have HD2 in original leather pouch for almost 2 years so I use to do it all the time
MU-Biomed said:
I will look forward to your review. I am not quite sure how this works? Do you put the pouch in your pocket and then pull the whole pouch out when you get a call...then pull the phone out of the pouch? I am always playing with my phone so this would get old imo.
It seems I would want a more traditional one with a belt clip, but thank you for the tip.
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Case for use with Quadlock Adapter

Hey there,
i am looking for a protective case to use with my quadlock universal adapter. For those of you who don't know it: It's a mount system that can e.g. be used on bikes.
This is what the adapter looks like (attachement). It basically gets glued on back of the phone (uargh) or on back of a protective casing.
Therefore the case should have:
*a hard plastic back surface (non-rubbery, non-TPU/silicone), so that the adhesive can stick well
*a flat back surface (because the adapter is flat itself, so the contact area is very small when it is glued to a curved surface such as the M8's)
*a tight fit (at least it should not easily come off), as this thing is what holds the M8 on my bike when I go downhill.
Somehow it was really easy to find such a case for my old Galaxy S3, but for the M8 I already bought three different cases and none of them looks trustworthy in combination with this adapter. If you have any ideas, suggestions etc - or have seen a case that meets the criteria above, I would be really thankful. Even better, if it's available somewhere on amazon...
Thanks a lot and best regards!
Hunchi

my seidio dilex is as far as i can tell totally flat on the back. I use it with a tetrax nub superglued to the back and it works great. I like it because when im on out of town trips or when im not gonna be driving when going out with friends, i can easily remove it and swap to a bumper or slim case without much hassle.

Hello,
I wanted to get this but I wanted to know if it has worked for you so far...since the HTC m8 is a bit curved to fit the hands as well. please let me know on your findings!
Cheers,

Hey Ns4n3,
I asked the QuadLock support and they recommended the otterbox commuter series.
However I found it still to be a fair bit curved. I tried it nevertheless - haven't had a problem so far but now on the edges the adhesive starts to delaminate. It's still rocksolid, whatsoever. I would'nt hesitate mounting it to my bike yet.
Cheers,
hunchi

lacrossev said:
my seidio dilex is as far as i can tell totally flat on the back. I use it with a tetrax nub superglued to the back and it works great. I like it because when im on out of town trips or when im not gonna be driving when going out with friends, i can easily remove it and swap to a bumper or slim case without much hassle.
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Hello, do you have pictures?

Quad lock with roxfit gel she'll plus
Works great with roxfit gel she'll plus.
Have a Sony z3 now because of ant+..
But with standard 3m adhesive no issues...
Case has a hard case back.... Did some roughing up... Before
Sticking it but feels extremely solid....
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hunchi said:
I asked the QuadLock support and they recommended the otterbox commuter series.
However I found it still to be a fair bit curved. I tried it nevertheless - haven't had a problem so far but now on the edges the adhesive starts to delaminate. It's still rocksolid, whatsoever. I would'nt hesitate mounting it to my bike yet.
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I was wondering how your Otterbox / Quadlock is going a few months later? Still happy with it or has the delamination continued?
I am considering the same combo but trusting my phone to a strip of adhesive makes me nervous!