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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...

Otterbox Defender series now available

OK, another otterbox thread, sorry, but Defender series is now for sale
http://www.otterbox.com/Dell-Streak...trk1-20101025&cid=emu-lch-del2-strk1-20101025
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Sh!t, $50?! WTF is it made of? Don't mind splashing the cash for decent kit, but I think i'll pass on this, shame, I was looking forward to one of these. I'll stick with my o2 insurance instead.
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Yes it looks a bit dear. What I can't work out is that the pictures of both the defender and the commuter look almost exactly the same as the impact case. Puzzling. I was hoping for a triple layered hard case like the defender for the iphone. I notice that he jack socket has a rubber plug but that seems to be the only difference...
Anyone got a link to better pictures?
I must be missing something...

OtterBox said:
Compatibility:
Dell Streak
Features:
Three layers of protection
Complete interaction of the device's functions
Ratcheting belt clip holster included
Material:
Clear protective membrane on touch screen
High-quality polycarbonate shell
Durable silicone skin
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Three layer protection it says there ^

Three layers maybe, the commuter series also has 3 layers, i'll still stick with my 1 layer next-day-replacement insurance. I have otterbox for my gps + other kit for multi-day walks, it's perfect if a little bulky, but $50 for a non-waterproof case for my streak is too steep for me. I've had to get 1 replacement streak already and I don't think this case would have prevented the cracked lcd. Sorry otterbox, I love your stuff but this isn't worth the price to me. I would have paid $35. (free delivery of course! )
Hmm, just realised they're counting the screen protector as one of the 3 layers. My offer is down to $28!
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Three layer protection it says there ^
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It may say three layers but if you look at the pics on the otterbox website the cases look almost identical to the impact case. Defender doesn't look anywhere near as good as the iphone 4 one but will reserve judgement until I see some better pictures.
If it's anywhere near a good as the iphone4 case it will be worth every penny because that case looks superb!

I was hoping it would have removeable front screen/lid like the iPad version seems have. As it is I'm with everyone else, there's much better protection out there for less than $50.

The defender case includes more features than just 3 layers. read on...
"Besides these features, it comes with ratcheting belt clip holster and natch in holster which connects to Dell GPS arm which in turn attaches to car windshield."
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...oductdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A4150936
I'll gladly pay 50 bux for a case that allows me to leave it on when using the car mount or belt clip.
I'm awaiting pictures of this mechanism in action. otherwise, its commuter for me.

Same here...photos of the belt clip, then I'm on board.
How many times have I reached for my streak on my belt in the last week LOL.
jdmnash said:
I'll gladly pay 50 bux for a case that allows me to leave it on when using the car mount or belt clip.
I'm awaiting pictures of this mechanism in action. otherwise, its commuter for me.
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Hi all
Well when i bought my Impact case for $19.95 it was the only one available from them and now that they have these others i would still choose the Impact case over them. I have found the Impact case to be great and does all i want or need and i haven't even bothered fitting the screen protector either as just don't feel the need for it.
Marc

I have the impact also, and also just tossed the screen protector. It's GLASS, which means unless you really try, a diamond is required to scratch it.
I don't think a screen protector would do it any good, if, you hit it hard enough to break the glass
Dogmann said:
Hi all
Well when i bought my Impact case for $19.95 it was the only one available from them and now that they have these others i would still choose the Impact case over them. I have found the Impact case to be great and does all i want or need and i haven't even bothered fitting the screen protector either as just don't feel the need for it.
Marc
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Case or battery door with a kickstand, PLEASE!

Would some enterprising equipment maker PLEASE fabricate either a replacement battery door or a case that has a kickstand incorporated into it???
After being spoiled on my Evo with it integrated, I just do not understand why it doesn't exist for the Streak. The Streak begs for it even more than the Evo would otherwise!
I think every case with a belt clip should double as a kickstand in the mechanism. It is a win-win! I wish I had the capabilities to fab my own stuff sometimes!
Ok, I feel better now...

robroy90 said:
Would some enterprising equipment maker PLEASE fabricate either a replacement battery door or a case that has a kickstand incorporated into it???
After being spoiled on my Evo with it integrated, I just do not understand why it doesn't exist for the Streak. The Streak begs for it even more than the Evo would otherwise!
I think every case with a belt clip should double as a kickstand in the mechanism. It is a win-win! I wish I had the capabilities to fab my own stuff sometimes!
Ok, I feel better now...
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The Otterbox defender comes with a belt clip that doubles as a kickstand. Very handy, you can adjust the angle. Of course, it is quite big, however it offers great protection. I dropped the Streak several times already, not a scratch.

If the worst happens, you can always use a plate stand

Troute said:
If the worst happens, you can always use a plate stand
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I went to the office supply store (Staples here in the USA) and got a couple of cheap business card stands made of clear plastic. They work great as stands!

The Otterbox Defender is a case that has a kickstand. There is a review of all of the Otterbox cases a few threads up with pictures included.
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Have the same trouble. I would like to use the full five inches of my streak for my mobile office work and already got a nice bluetooth keyboard, which works quite well. The efforts to find a suitable case solution are greater though. After some research I found two other ones aside from the Otterbox Defender already mentioned in this thread.
First one is the original wallet case sold by dell. As new member I cannot post the link. Pro in my opinion is the still sleek design and build in kickstand, but reviews criticise poor quality and operability despite the high price.
Second one I like most is the solution from Noreve selling a high quality leather case. Again in comparison to the Defender the design is slim and fits easily into a pocket. But a problem with all these fancy looking alternatives seems to be the protection. I already dropped my streak a while ago carrying it in a leather case. It hit the ground with its edge and got some deep abrasions, because the case did not provide enough protection. I hope some companies out there care about customer feedback and design a nice case, which allows save transport. My favourite would be the commuter case with built in kickstand.
Greets

STraver said:
business card stands
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LOL.........why?

lol why not
i use my Logitech Mx revolution stand for it
and i have found this nice little thingy which fits nicely with my droidpiss bootanimation

That's what I use (business card stand). It was $4.99. I put it upside down landscape and the orientation changes, Then charger from the top. Poor man's desktop cradle.

jsm7483 said:
That's what I use (business card stand). It was $4.99. I put it upside down landscape and the orientation changes, Then charger from the top. Poor man's desktop cradle.
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you could always jimmy it and make a small hole on the bottom to allow the usb cord to go in through the bottom to charge .

Platinum Series Case from Best Buy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...8270209047&skuId=1584221&st=nexus s&cp=1&lp=5
Seems like a Seidio case? Any thoughts of you early shoppers?
EDIT: Added pics I took
EDIT: It is a Seidio case as written on the bottom of the packaging. Looks like a Seidio Innocase Surface combo with Spring-Clip Holster.

I didn't see any accessories at the BB I went too, but then again, I didn't search for it well either.

nxt said:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...8270209047&skuId=1584221&st=nexus s&cp=1&lp=5
Seems like a Seidio case? Any thoughts of you early shoppers?
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apollostees said:
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Works fine for me.

I saw it, and thought it was way too cheap looking. Plus I hate cases with belt clip. I'll wait for a nice case to hit the market. I'm sure it won't take long.

I bought it in store, I love it. This is exactly the Seidio Case. The belt clip is reverse, the phone goes in reverse (screen in).

i almost bought it. gonna buy it after work lol
just got my nexus S and the bestbuy mobile i went too said they didnt have it in stock/

I got it and besides being a tiny bit flimsier than my deodorant case it the same. That and it's a front and back snap case versus' the sliding one on the nexus one.
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seidio makes Platinum cases (look at bottom of packaging)

I also picked up the Platinum Case for my Nexus S but am thinking of returning it within the return policy period should a better case become available.
Doesn't add a lot of bulk to the phone and the holster ain't that bad either. The holster + case ain't as bulky as my Nexus One with the Otterbox Defender.

Can someone take a couple nice pics, front and back on the S, front and back just the case, please?

I have it also and I will be replacing it with something else as soon as I can find something.
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.

csmall said:
I have it also and I will be replacing it with something else as soon as I can find something.
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.
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Yea my girl has it for her NS and it does feel slippery and the sides are not so sturdy

csmall said:
To me it feels loose around the phone and slippery in the hand.
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That's what she said!

BB had one on their display unit in the store i went to, IMHO it does feel loose around the phone, adds too much bulkiness, makes the phone a lot less sexier...

TestaRossaSTi said:
BB had one on their display unit in the store i went to, IMHO it does feel loose around the phone, adds too much bulkiness, makes the phone a lot less sexier...
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The more I look at it the more I can tell it's an overpriced POS. ZAGG has full body shields for order on their site maybe i'll just do that and go naked/sheild. This BB one is going back.

BestBuy charged me and put it in my bag with the phone without me even asking. Had to raise a stink to get it refunded too. Looked like a crappy case that they always try and pawn off on new purchasers

I repeat. Its made by seidio. Its the same you would pay $40-50 for direct from seidio.
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I like Seidio's where they're in 2 halves (top half/bottom half) and it slides onto the phone, and there's felt in the inside of the case, this does not.
The phone sorta bangs around in there, I inserted a piece of paper, now it's tight.
Still a deal for $34, with the price Seidio sells them normally (with belt clip).

I bought it just to get me by until a real case comes out. It doesn't fit tight and feels real cheap.

Opinion - Noreve or Tuff-Luv leather case?

I need to make a decision on which one to get. I really want to figure a way out on putting a belt clip on one of these, but not sure how to or what clip would work. It seems the Noreve was offered with a belt clip which was later no longer issued as it was breaking due to the weight of the case and streak in it. If anyone has one of these and worked out a way, please let me know. Thanks:
Noreve
Tuff-Luv

I have a Tuff Luv case, reviewed on here a while back, great piece of kit and very well made but no belt clip. To be honest I wouldn't trust my streak to a belt clip no matter who made it.

2devnull
Hi,
from what I have read on the forum and the net..
I can say, carrying it on a Belt (clipped) may not be the best idea.
It either goes well in your deep(er) pant pocket, or in your backpack!
from the choice, the Noreve seems much more classy than the later one.
My 2 cents!
care,
Sony

I agree. The device is to big to be trusting it to some cheap plastic belt clip. even tho I ordered the defender by otter box I know for a fact ill never use the belt clip.

The noreve looks better..plus there is a stand on the back , bit more functional

Thanks all for the input. I am surprised that many have stated that a belt clip is not desired. I must say, I have been carrying it around with the cloth pouch that came with it for the last few weeks and I really don't think I would trust not having it on my belt. This may be because I have always had a leather flip type case for all my previous phones for close to 15+ years.
The other thing is that I don't think I would trust to keep it in jeans pocket and other than work, I don't carry any sort of bag with me, so I need something that does not consume one hand.
But this is interesting feedback. I was hoping to get something more like this and not some adhesive thing. Although, they seem to only be selling a minimum quantity of 1500.
Also, Noreve seems to have this clip which I don't know if it was the one they offered before, but it looks like it is a new design. I will need to contact them to see if their streak case has the place to screw in the part that slides into the clip. But, the one with the rivets and backing plate does look a whole lot more secure.

I ordered one of these with belt clip number 01 (scroll down to look at options). They will custom make them to your dimensions if you want to put it in the case with a cover on it. I have not received mine yet, but reviews elsewhere were very good. They offer other configurations. Right now they have no listings because of the Chinese New year.

Well, it looks like the Noreve case + clip + shipping will cost USD $103. Probably twice as much as I was looking at paying.
I guess I'll be back to looking at the Otter Defender or the Tuff-Luv if I can modify it. So strange that most nice accessories for this phone is only available across the pond.

marvin02 said:
I ordered one of these with belt clip number 01 (scroll down to look at options). They will custom make them to your dimensions if you want to put it in the case with a cover on it. I have not received mine yet, but reviews elsewhere were very good. They offer other configurations. Right now they have no listings because of the Chinese New year.
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Yes, I had first look into this. The issue I have with this other than waiting for their New Year to complete is that I am afraid of dropping the streak after taking it out of the case. With the two I was looking at and also the defender, at least they are made to stay in a case and benefit from some protection.
I don't know anymore, it is becoming frustrating. With all these price points and pros and cons, it is hard to just try them all by ordering and no place to go an try them without purchasing.

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Yes, I had first look into this. The issue I have with this other than waiting for their New Year to complete is that I am afraid of dropping the streak after taking it out of the case. With the two I was looking at and also the defender, at least they are made to stay in a case and benefit from some protection.
I don't know anymore, it is becoming frustrating. With all these price points and pros and cons, it is hard to just try them all by ordering and no place to go an try them without purchasing.
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I ordered the easecase large enough so that I can leave the Otterbox Impact case on the phone and carry it in the leather case. My thinking was that I have a carry case and I still have protection when I remove it.
The best way to carry/manage using the Streak as an every day device is still evolving for me. I have spent at least 1/2 the cost of the phone on accessories.

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I ordered the easecase large enough so that I can leave the Otterbox Impact case on the phone and carry it in the leather case. My thinking was that I have a carry case and I still have protection when I remove it.
The best way to carry/manage using the Streak as an every day device is still evolving for me. I have spent at least 1/2 the cost of the phone on accessories.
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hmmm.....this is very interesting.....I know when I had my iPhone, I got this and then put it into a leather belt case, so this may actually be like the same thing. I would probably go for the commuter case however as I read the silicon is a bit different from the Impact and Defender in that it is less susceptible to lint etc.
Thanks for the idea. The cost will run it up there again to approx $70-80 and I'll have to wait about 2-3 weeks for the easecase part

2devnull,
I don't believe that there are any good inexpensive ways to carry the Streak around and protect it. I have seen reports of some people using a Nintendo DS carrying case. I looked at that and just didn't want to go that way.

What about this one?
Just found this one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Zing-571-221-MPEBK1-Medium-Electronic/dp/B000E6S3TK/ref=sr_1_56?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296433970&sr=1-56

Well, I think I'm going the Otterbox Commuter + Easecase route unless something changes by the time Easecase returns.

I too am looking for a belt leather case for my Streak as I don't like caring the device in my pocket too much. I did contact
I contacted Noreve regarding their CLIP and Case combo but here is what I got!
Is the Dell Streak case compatible with the belt clip?
Do you have a case for Dell Streak that can be clipped to a belt?
Dear Rafal,
No I am sorry.
Too heavy.
My best regards,
Michael
Innovacases | Noreve St.Tropez
Haute Couture for Mobile Devices
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The Monaco Leather case has a clip. It will only hold a naked phone, even a TPU case won't let it close. More Pics

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The Monaco Leather case has a clip. It will only hold a naked phone, even a TPU case won't let it close. More Pics
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A lot of money for something that does not close and you risk taking out an unprotected Streak and dropping it. A little modification and internal size would be ideal so that you can put a protected Streak (with Impact or Commuter or even jelly) inside it.

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The Monaco Leather case has a clip. It will only hold a naked phone, even a TPU case won't let it close. More Pics
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A lot of money for something that does not close and you risk taking out an unprotected Streak and dropping it. A little modification and internal size would be ideal so that you can put a protected Streak (with Impact or Commuter or even jelly) inside it.
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The Monaco case is only useful if you use your phone with no cover/case. I had one for one day. I got it in a batch if stuff I bought and sold it the next day. It does look well made and suits someone who carries the Streak naked. It would be great for someone who carries the Streak in a purse or backpack a lot.
I have the Otterbox Defender on my phone and bought a case from eBay seller easecase. They will customize the cases to your dimensions. I will get some pics up of my easecase soon.
I offered the Monaco as a suggestion because everyone uses their phone differently and if you like going light and sleek it would be a good fit.
I stated before that I have not found any good cheap options. I got my Defender for no cost, but had to buy a group of accessories and then sell what I did not want to do that. I have more time than money so that method worked for me.

Agreed, if a purse or bag or someone who is comfortable with a naked Streak, it would be ideal - however I think I read that it does not close correctly.

2devnull said:
Agreed, if a purse or bag or someone who is comfortable with a naked Streak, it would be ideal - however I think I read that it does not close correctly.
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The one that I had was a perfect fit for the phone with no case. The openings were aligned properly for the headphone and charging ports. If I were carrying my Streak with no other case/cover on it I would have kept it.
The Monaco case is such a good fit that even a TPU case makes the phone too big.