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Want to know if anyone has tried both and which one they picked?
I need to get a case but can't find a local store to test the speck case. My main concern is the size and if I will be able to easily get it out if my jeans pocket?
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Want to know if anyone has tried both and which one they picked?
I need to get a case but can't find a local store to test the speck case. My main concern is the size and if I will be able to easily get it out if my jeans pocket?
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I originally bought the commuter, the day I got my phone(launch day) but after 2 days of use I got so fed up with it that I pulled it off and went with no case for about a week before I picked up the Speck, which has been on ever since.
The Speck is FAR thinner than the Commuter... however, it is still very sturdy and feels like it is protecting my vivid.
The Commuter was simply too bulky and I found the cover over the charging port to be difficult to open. in addition it was hard to put on, which makes popping the battery out a problem(something you will have to do if you buy backup batteries Or do much with custom roms).
Thanks for the info I will look for a speck case then!
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Otterbox all the way.
Just bought the speck case for my white HTC vivid and by far the best case for the money. Love the case so much and trust me when i say it. I have over 5 cases and if you are looking for a thinner case go with the Tpu style.
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I use an otterbox defender. I work in a warehouse environment and have to have a good rugged case. Also like having a beltclip instead of carrying it in my pocket. Would love to see a few different options that offer the same or similar protection though so I can change the look of my phone from time to time and not sacrifice durability.
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I have tried these 3: otterbox commuter (grey/blk), speck and incipio (SILICRYLIC). After 2 weeks of try out, I went with otterbox for the reason of protection. I just feel the quality of otterbox provides a lil more protection that the other 2.
At first, I found putting the case on was a hazzle but now it doesn't bother me anymore. I kinda master the skill and able to put on in 5 sec. hehe
As for style or design, I like the speck case.
Looking for opinions on most protective case. Defender seems like the best but the screen protector....and hearing about dust getting in between it and the screen is a little disconcerning. I used a seidio active case on my thunderbolt and loved it, dropped on concrete several times and faired very well. But after recently breaking few months ago and seidio not wanting to replace it like they used to...kind of left a bad taste in my mouth and I dont know if I want to go back to them. That's what she said. Please let me know your opinion. Thanks!
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Although I don't have the note2. I have an s3 and I have the otter box defender. I couldn't get the oil slick look to go away so I just took the built in screen protector out. It just pops right out. I have my full screen protector on there anyway to its still fully protected.
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Ya that's what im thinking. Just thinking... should I buy it then immediately break the case by ripping out the built in protector. It just feels weird to break something so expensive on purpose lol. Then, does the adhesive that was holding it on cause an issue or removing the protector cause the case rigidinity to be compromised?
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If you can wait 3-4 weeks the uag http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/black-note-ii-case
But if you need it now then go for the otter defender or commuter.
Also, if removing screen protector from defender is there still benefit(s) to using that case versus an otterbox commuter? Being that there is an included screen protector versus built in already.
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Rigidity shouldn't be compromised, and from what I read people use hair dryer to heat up the edge of the screen for a glue to soften, thus doing a clean removal of the screen. Glue supposed to roll off easily when its hot.. But you have to keep in mind, Otterbox gives you 1yr warranty if something happens to the case. If something breaks or gets damaged and you need to replace it, they will ask your original case back (I called them up to verify it) and even if you going to glue the screen back - there is a chance they will see it and might use it against you. I personally didn't want to take my chance, so I'm returning my Defender back.
Ya I was worried about breaking/enhancing this case for this reason. What did you end up going with?
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Pompsdai said:
If you can wait 3-4 weeks the uag http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/products/black-note-ii-case
But if you need it now then go for the otter defender or commuter.
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Yes I have been watching this closely. Wasnt sure about how tough this case was. Looked more about design from what I could see, but I could be very wrong. I actually voted so they would make that case lol. But....not sure whats up with the holes on the back.
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I have two cases for my Note 2: a Seidio Active case, and, as of this morning, an Otterbox Defender. Both have their pros and cons. The Seidio is more comfortable in the hand, and quite a bit slimmer, but the soft rubber inner case peels away from the phone too easily and all sorts of nasty scratchy stuff can get underneath it. It also has a handy little kickstand. The Defender is bloody huge, and for me at least, not as comfortable to hold. But it really does feel bombproof. The inbuilt screen protector isn't wonderful, but it works ok. Just needs an oleophobic coating.
As for which is best, I guess it depends how much you think you're going to throw your phone around
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I have two cases for my Note 2: a Seidio Active case, and, as of this morning, an Otterbox Defender. Both have their pros and cons. The Seidio is more comfortable in the hand, and quite a bit slimmer, but the soft rubber inner case peels away from the phone too easily and all sorts of nasty scratchy stuff can get underneath it. It also has a handy little kickstand. The Defender is bloody huge, and for me at least, not as comfortable to hold. But it really does feel bombproof. The inbuilt screen protector isn't wonderful, but it works ok. Just needs an oleophobic coating.
As for which is best, I guess it depends how much you think you're going to throw your phone around
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Throw? Never, unless onto the bed across the room. Its more of, late night out drinking and drop it from like 5 feet high on to concrete... that kind of scenario. Siedio for tbolt held up well for that did break the case eventually but phone still doesnt have a scratch. But yes, thank you for mentioning comfort, because if it never slips out of your hand... you never drop it. Looking for something grippy if possible, but that is second on my list to overall protection of course.
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Casemate tough case just came out today, just like the Aegis they changed the design so I will have to see, but they have previously (for me) been superior to other rugged style cases
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Rigidity shouldn't be compromised, and from what I read people use hair dryer to heat up the edge of the screen for a glue to soften, thus doing a clean removal of the screen. Glue supposed to roll off easily when its hot.. But you have to keep in mind, Otterbox gives you 1yr warranty if something happens to the case. If something breaks or gets damaged and you need to replace it, they will ask your original case back (I called them up to verify it) and even if you going to glue the screen back - there is a chance they will see it and might use it against you. I personally didn't want to take my chance, so I'm returning my Defender back.
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Just thinking. U could say "oh no, the edge broke and what not...also the screen protector broke out" lol right? ?
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They are both grippy. The Defender is just a bit too big to hold comfortably. I guess that's the joy of better protection. Ironically, the Defender is possibly more likely to be dropped, not because it slips from your hand, but because it's likely to snag when you try to take it out of your pocket.
I'm going to stick to the Defender for now, although I will remove the screen protector. I use Liquid Armour on the screen and this pretty much negates the need for a plastic cover on the screen.
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They are both grippy. The Defender is just a bit too big to hold comfortably. I guess that's the joy of better protection. Ironically, the Defender is possibly more likely to be dropped, not because it slips from your hand, but because it's likely to snag when you try to take it out of your pocket.
I'm going to stick to the Defender for now, although I will remove the screen protector. I use Liquid Armour on the screen and this pretty much negates the need for a plastic cover on the screen.
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Whag was your reasoning for choosing the defender over the commuter? I hear it doesnt snag on pockets and has a regular screen protector. I ask because this case is my backup for the time being
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I had a commuter on my iphone, and it was dreadful. It didn't fit well, and really didn't feel like it would provide any degree of protection at all. And protection was rather important with all that glass! Binned it after a few days and ended up with a Taktik case (kickstarter thing). But I digress.
Apart from my iphone experience, I would say the Seidio case is better than the Commuter. It will give as much protection, and look and fit better.
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I had a commuter on my iphone, and it was dreadful. It didn't fit well, and really didn't feel like it would provide any degree of protection at all. And protection was rather important with all that glass! Binned it after a few days and ended up with a Taktik case (kickstarter thing). But I digress.
Apart from my iphone experience, I would say the Seidio case is better than the Commuter. It will give as much protection, and look and fit better.
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Weird, I've had commuters for multiple phones and never had one fit any way other than perfect
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Weird, I've had commuters for multiple phones and never had one fit any way other than perfect
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This one was definitely not a snug fit. Might have been unlucky, but I'm not willing to chance it!
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My commuter fits perfectly. Love this case. Also bought a 4 $ holster that fits the note 2 with the commuter on perfectly. Perfect combo for me.
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My commuter fits perfectly. Love this case. Also bought a 4 $ holster that fits the note 2 with the commuter on perfectly. Perfect combo for me.
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I definitely need a link for that holster
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My commuter fits perfectly. Love this case. Also bought a 4 $ holster that fits the note 2 with the commuter on perfectly. Perfect combo for me.
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Would love a link for this too.
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I have been searching ebay for a holster that will fit the Commuter (one than can be put both on screen and back) and while there is none of them making a claim like that, I was wondering if maybe I could try a few cheapo ones that come with other cases and get lucky or if maybe others would try their cheapo one and get lucky. We could all report back if one of them worked or not and maybe eventually we would find a decent holster.
Both my Otterbox cases are still travelling via super slow international mail so I don't yet have an idea of what thickness would be required. So can owners of the Commuter report what thickness of the Note 2 with Commuter on are we talking about?
If anyone already has one not working with the Commuter, can you also give info which one it is? Mr Google told me Seidio holsters don't fit, that is as far as I got till now.
+1. I would be curious also. I had a Defender and hated it , picked up a commuter instead. Much better for my needs. I always wondered why Otter box didnt make a holster for the commuter. I don't always holster my phone but the option would be nice.
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What do you think about this one? Not completely cheapo but the look of it seems similar to Commuter to me... http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHITE-BLACK...003714?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416f966dc2
http://ca.shopandroid.com/seidio-active-holster-hlssgt2asa/4A24A12991.htm
Apparently the Seidio Active holster fits the Commuter. These guys offered the Commuter and this holster as a package at one time.
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http://ca.shopandroid.com/seidio-active-holster-hlssgt2asa/4A24A12991.htm
Apparently the Seidio Active holster fits the Commuter. These guys offered the Commuter and this holster as a package at one time.
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It does work no problem with the Incipio dual pro shine case so unless the commuter is quite a bit thicker, it should work too.
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Has anyone verified that the last two post are correct?
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Has anyone verified that the last two post are correct?
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Androidcentral.com used to sell the commuter with holster as a package. I'd say it must work. Send them a mail, they'll confirm it.
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Androidcentral.com used to sell the commuter with holster as a package. I'd say it must work. Send them a mail, they'll confirm it.
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Just found this...http://www.note2forum.com/forum/gal...-choices-what-you-going-use-20.html#post13157
A couple posts down the guys says he's tried it himself and it didn't fit. Too bad, the dimensions are pretty close.
Anybody know of a decent clip type holster that will fit the commuter? Summer is around the corner and I can't stand anything in my pockets let alone this bad boy...
Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/XXL-Leahter...322357?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416dff4db5
They actually state it explicitly they pouch WILL fit Otterbox Commuter.
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Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/XXL-Leahter...322357?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416dff4db5
They actually state it explicitly they pouch WILL fit Otterbox Commuter.
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Thanks for looking, however I should have specified that I was looking for a clip type holster. They are much more convenient and less bulky.
Looking for a clip type also. Got a leather one from amazon that said it fit the commuter but it was to tight on the phone.
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Looking for a clip type also. Got a leather one from amazon that said it fit the commuter but it was to tight on the phone.
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Some people say Seidio Active holster works ok with it, and that one can be purchased directly from Seidio website. Also maybe try this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39690360&postcount=77
Has anyone ever verified whether the Seidio active holster "HLSSGT2ASA" actually fits the commuter?
This works with RedPepper Waterproof case, so should work with Commuter no problem.
Anyone want to buy like new otterbox defender case for note 2, still in box, used for 20 minutes, didn't like. $10 Pm me
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I am looking for something similar to an otterbox defender, but not an otterbox. Don't care for their cases, but as an officer, I really do need protection.
Thanks.
Get a UAG case. Its protective and better looking than an Otterbox
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I am looking for something similar to an otterbox defender, but not an otterbox. Don't care for their cases, but as an officer, I really do need protection.
Thanks.
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If you find something that can fit a duty belt, PLEASE let me know!
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If you find something that can fit a duty belt, PLEASE let me know!
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Maybe the Seidio Convert case is what you'd be looking for? It's kind of expensive, but looks like it provides a ton on protection.
Edit: Looks like this would work if your duty belt was 1 1/2" or smaller.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4ssgt2.htm
I would love to get the UAG, but I need screen protection and from what I see, they do not offer a case like the defender.
It comes with a screen protector.... but also the front lip of the case extends maybe a 1/4 of an inch past the screen to protect from falls, if that's what you mean
I want something with a hard plastic cover for the screen, just like the defender.
I don't have time to look through the patents that they have (76 issues, 70 more pending), but if I recall, having a screen protector built into the case is one of them
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I want something with a hard plastic cover for the screen, just like the defender.
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depending on which region youre from, with the money you save from buying a UAG instead of an otterbox, you can afford to add a tempered glass screen protector as well, which offers better protection. this is the route i went, still waiting for my clearvue glass screen protector though.
Yeah UAG case is better
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Yeah UAG case is better
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Doesn't the UAG hard cardboard in it? What's the deal the with that?
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If you don't mind about knocked off cases. You can try griffin survivor v2 for note 2. It covers all the ports even the camera and stylus. also have built in screen guard. The built just like defender. 3 layers.
The defender is the only one i have found over a month, that has a built in hard plastic protector
Nothing can compare to defender case...its the best!!
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If your from the uk pm me and ill send you a link to where I got my defender case from for £14
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If you don't mind about knocked off cases. You can try griffin survivor v2 for note 2. It covers all the ports even the camera and stylus. also have built in screen guard. The built just like defender. 3 layers.
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Where did you see Survivor for Note 2? They make it only for iPhone and Galaxy S3.
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Maybe the Seidio Convert case is what you'd be looking for? It's kind of expensive, but looks like it provides a ton on protection.
Edit: Looks like this would work if your duty belt was 1 1/2" or smaller.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4ssgt2.htm
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Unfortunately, only the liner on most duty belts is 1.5 inches. The belt itself is 2.5.
But thanks!
wwwdottvc-malldotcom/details/Survivor-Military-Duty-Belt-Clip-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-II-N7100-Black-MHC-N7100-84A/
I cant post link just yet. But thats where I found the survivor case. Just change the dot to actual dot. Like I said if you dpnt mind imitation or knock off cases. Thats a good one other than defender
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wwwdottvc-malldotcom/details/Survivor-Military-Duty-Belt-Clip-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-II-N7100-Black-MHC-N7100-84A/
I cant post link just yet. But thats where I found the survivor case. Just change the dot to actual dot. Like I said if you dpnt mind imitation or knock off cases. Thats a good one other than defender
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Here you go rye:
http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Sur...xy-Note-2-II-N7100-Black-White-MHC-N7100-84B/
Brad.S. said:
http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Survivor-Military-Duty-Belt-Clip-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-II-N7100-Black-White-MHC-N7100-84B/
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That case looks amazing, and it looks like that snap piece that the clip is on could fit onto a large belt.
I have no need for the clip piece, but I may buy one since I am looking for a defender replacement due to the stupid echo. For $20 shipped from China, I might as well get one and put a review up here.
Ordered it, should be here in 6 months or so thanks to china post
I am curious to what cases people are using and recommend. I am currently uaing otterbox case I bought when I got my phone and the corners are starting to peel back a bit, so I feel like I need a new case. In my area they don't have much for good protection cases that aren't to expensive.
I'm using the poetic atmosphere case. It has a little lip that lifts the screen off a table when face down, decent grip, and full back coverage. All while being really slim. I had a problem with my first one coming apart, but poetic sent me a brand new case that was "improved". And I don't think they were lying, the new case holds tight to the phone and is staying together nicely. Plus, they are cheap on Amazon.
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I am curious to what cases people are using and recommend. I am currently uaing otterbox case I bought when I got my phone and the corners are starting to peel back a bit, so I feel like I need a new case. In my area they don't have much for good protection cases that aren't to expensive.
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I've got the Cimo Grip back in frosted clear, and my wife has the amCase with bumper(because it is pink ) I like the Cimo and have heard good things about the Poetics, I will say though that the amCase one doesn't have the power cut out so you cannot use the IR blaster. Altough it is easy to cut out with an exacto knife or the like.
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I am curious to what cases people are using and recommend. I am currently uaing otterbox case I bought when I got my phone and the corners are starting to peel back a bit, so I feel like I need a new case. In my area they don't have much for good protection cases that aren't to expensive.
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Which otterbox? I am using the commuter and haven't had a single problem.
I use Seidio surface cases on any phone I get. Mainly because they don't add much bulk, offer good protection and come with a belt clip. My phones always look brand new when I sell them a year or 2 later.
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Switch between incipio dual pro and incipio tpu, depending on the day
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Which otterbox? I am using the commuter and haven't had a single problem.
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This is the one I am using, don't know name/type so took a pic.
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This is the one I am using, don't know name/type so took a pic.
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That looks like the defender.
This is the one I use http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-One-Com...ne,default,pd.html?start=3&cgid=htc-one-cases
I use the urban armor gear for my daily and the poetic flipbook every now and then.
http://www.shopandroid.com/seidio-surface-case-with-kickstand/4AA14157.htm
Seidio Surface with kickstand. Love it
I'm using the body glove case that I got at the sprint store. Its nice and thin.
poetic atmosphere during the weekends and an otterbox commuter or defender during the work week if im out on jobs with my employees.
Just some cheap case for 3.99 from ebay, works well enough that screen does not touch when facing down and as well as the camera. IR blaster works and volumes buttons are easy to press.
I'm using the two tone original HTC case. Sexy as hell. Protects the phone nicely.
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This is the one I am using, don't know name/type so took a pic.
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I have a commuter, and this happens to all of them, I had 3 different ones for my iPhone and the corners always look like that after a while, specially if you take the phone out of the case too often
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I use the cimo s grip and ditztronic tpu , both great cases
I'm using the Incipio Dual Pro and I love it. The only thing is I got the aluminum brushed one, and the back scratches REALLY easily. Oh well.
Thanks all for the feedback. I will look into all these cases and see if any spark my liking. the corners on my case are kinda starting to bug me, I don't know why, but it does.
I just got this case about a week ago. Pretty solid so far.
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/htc-one
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I use the urban armor gear for my daily and the poetic flipbook every now and then.
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I got the uag also and it's awesome. Cheap on ebay also. Dropped it many times and it held up fine. I don't know about the IR and if it gets blocked because thats not something i use.